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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1932

Page

5

Notable Students Honored in Local School Column

Ilelea Schoonover, a bright freshman from the Cardinal Staff, is praised for her friendly smile and helpful nature. The piece notes graduation photos, English class rubber band demonstrations, and a summer work interview with Mr Stronks of Iowa City.

Ilelea Schoonover Helen Montgomery Layton Stronks Iowa City Standard Publication Company Tommy” Ryan

Four Folk Plays to Be Presented by Little Theatre

The junior college Little Theatre will present four one act plays March 10 featuring In Dixons Kitchen On Vengeance Heights The Minuet and The Old Miser. Stage scenery is by junior college students under Bickel and Enslin with cast members Mary Pauls George Jones Berne Enslin and Henry Carri. Audience judging of best acted and most pleasing play will be invited.

Channing Pollock McDaniels Mr. Bickel Stanley Simpson Berne Enslin Dixon's Kitchen Vengeance Heights Lucie Knox Ruth Cunningham Milton Smith Columbia University Junior College Little Theatre Lucille Knox Junior College Assembly Mary Pauls George Jones Berne Enslin Henry Carri

Dr. James Craik Washingtons Lifelong Physician

The Washington Society of Alexandria Virginia plans a December 13 birthday tribute to Dr James Craik lifelong friend and physician to George Washington Craik helped expose the Conway Cabal served throughout the Revolution and became the Armys first surgeon general He died February 6 and rests in Alexandrias old Presbyterian churchyard with Washingtons warm correspondence attesting to their close bond.

James Craik George Washington Washington Society Alexandria Virginia Dr. Craik General Washington State Department United States Great Meadows Washington Monogahela Craik General Braddock Princetown Hugh Mercer Lafayette Brandywine Jackie Custis John Paul Jones Arbigland John Pain Scotland America Ward Vauclause Old Presbyterian Meeting-House

Town clock helps students stay on time for class

The town clock, once silent, kept students punctual for an eight o'clock history class. The piece notes plans for the state junior college basketball tournament with Walter Wells and Cline contributing in a healthy team form. A one act play The Old Miser showcased Berne Enslin with a capable cast and strong direction. The Washington bicentennial pageant drew a full house with vivid army scenes and orchestral music.

Journal Cornell Walter Wells Cline Berne Enslin Miser Mary Pauls George Jones Henry Carris Ruth Cunningham Lucille Knox Washington

Centerville to Host Dual Debates With Local Teams

Centerville Junior College will host dual debates with Centerville high school’s auditorium as the venue. Washington affirmative team includes Grant McKune and William Sartor, while Berne Enslin and William Masson form the negative. A preliminary debate with Muscatine Junior College precedes the Blackhawk Conference tournament planned for Washington late March, with two teams advancing to the State Forensic Meet in Iowa City May 13.

Centerville Washington Grant McKune William Sartor Berne Enslin William Masson Muscatine Blackhawk Burlington Iowa City State University of Iowa

Finalists predicted for Chariton tournament

Interview excerpts hint at finals teams with Mason City and Albia as probable opponents. George Jones and Jeona West give cautious bets while Maurice Meyer suggests Albia may face Washington in the final.

Washington Chariton George Jones Mason City Jeona West Maurice Meyer Albia

Cardinals Roll Through Junior College Season to 1069 Point Total

The Washington Junior College Cardinals finish with 1069 points scored to 573 for opponents, averaging 46.7 to 24.9 per game. They beat Burlington J C 69 with Big Chief Freshwaters guiding the squad and defeated Bloomfield 44 38. They rallied to a 52 26 win over Cornell Freshmen and face Chariton for the state tournament.

Big Chief Freshwaters Burlington Bloomfield Centerville Cornell Tipton J. C Monmouth Gem City Business Abe Soucaer Washington Gem City Business College J. C Bloomfield J. C J.C Cardinals Washington Junior College Chariton

Bloomfield J C Dominates With Strong Cage Schedule

Jan 15 Bloomfield J C 65 20. Jan 18 Albia J C 41 24. Jan 22 Burlington J C 35 16. Jan 26 Muscatine J C 32 2. Feb 4 Centerville J C 64 14. Feb 11 Albia J C 45 24. Feb 16 Muscatine J C ? . Feb 22 Burlington J C 69 3. Feb 25 Bloomfield J C 44 21. Feb 26 Centerville J C 44 36. total 491 points. average 49.124. Non conference games list includes Iowa Success and Emmetsburg among others with varied scores.

Bloomfield J. C Albbia J. C Burlington J. C Muscentine J. C Centerville J. C Albia J. C Muscatine J. C Eho Centerville Iowa Lrat Ak Obscene Eee Gem City Busiene CG Ol. Eesti Hac Tinton J.C

Cards dominant in season basketball run to date

The Cards, on Fourth Street, report a 23 game season with 20 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie. Results include wins over Town Success School and Parsons College and losses to Muscatine J C and Monmouth Freshmen, reflecting a strong conference showing.

Ww. J. C Town ‘Success School Gem City Business College Wre Parsons College

Little Histories Interview With Josephine That 1

Josephine That 1 recalls being born in Washington Iowa on September 7 and reflects on schooling. She notes junior college instructors show more personal interest in individual work than those at the State University of Iowa, with similar teaching methods overall.

Josephine Washington Iowa State University of Iown

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