Journalism Class Editorial Staff
Editor Jim Gallagher features Jean Mathers Lincoln Terry Anderson Stewart Bob Gates Junior High Jim Gallagher. Sports Herbie Huber. Reporters Jean Applegate Merle Booth Marilyn Green Helen Havel Norma Hotle Charles Lemley Viasta Mu sil John Rothlisberger Phyllis Sisk Raymond Weeks. Typist Vlasta Music Junior College Maxine Logan Headlines Journalism Class Editorial Staff.
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Jim Gallagher
Jean Mathers
Lincoln
Terry Anderson
Stewart
Bob Gates
Herbie Huber
Jean Applegate
Merle Booth
Marilyn Green
Helen Havel
Norma Hotle
Charles Lemley
Viasta Musil
John Rothlisberger
Phyllis Sisk
Raymond Weeks
Vlasta Music Junior College
Maxine Logan
We Need a New Gym At Washington High
Editorial argues Washington high school needs a larger gym to improve practice time and game quality. It notes cramped space, unsafe floor conditions, and scheduling conflicts with G A A tournaments while comparing to Kalona and Wellman gyms. It questions funding priorities and urges civic support for a new facility.
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Washington High School
Kalona
Wellman
Washington High weighs spring track plan and training hurdles
Locker Room notes say track may replace basketball next month but WHS has not decided if track will run this spring. Students signed up are eager yet many may drop. The big issue is lack of training by boys and crowded indoor facilities. If warmer weather arrives outdoor meets or duals may be possible.
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Washington High School
What would you do if you got a thousand dollars
A set of journal-like reactions from individuals including Marilyn Green, Johnnie Rothlisberger, Joan Scott, Raymond Weeks, Marie Sojka, Merle Booth, Helen Havel, Herbert Huber, Bonnie West, Wilma Snyder. They propose actions from travel and schooling to investments and car purchases.
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Marilyn Green
Johnnie Rothlisberger
Hawaii
Joan Scott
Raymond Weeks
Marie Sojka
Merle Booth
Helen Havel
Herbert Huber
Bonnie West
Arizona
Wilma Snyder
Illinois
Ohio
Pari Mutuel Betting Legalized in Twenty Two States
The system of pari mutuel betting has been legalized in 22 states, expanding legal wagering options. Officials cite potential tax revenue and regulated gambling controls as key benefits while opponents raise concerns about social impact and oversight.
Contest Is a Trial of Nerves
Opinion piece encourages district schools to hold their own music festival for student soloists. A movie critic could guide performers and provide constructive feedback to reduce stage nerves. The author advocates festivals next school year and presses for smooth execution without obstructions.
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Washington
Weekly calendar highlights week of meetings and talks
Monday 8:45 Briggs Presents Assembly 4:00 Homemaking Club 4:00 Mixed Quartet. Tuesday through Friday list and times include G A A Meeting 8:00 Male Quartet 4:00 Sextet 8:00 Trio 4:00 Madrigal. Friday features all day conference for juniors and seniors with A Draper speaking on personal and vocational guidance.
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Briggs
Art Assembly
A. J. Draper
Local seniors tease spring fever amid high school gossip
A stream of campus chatter covers dating scenes at area high schools, with references to seniors planning picnics, dances, and outings. The notes mention Vlasta and Paul, Vlasta’s choice to stay, and various couples at Kalona and Oskaloosa with social happenings and locker-room talk.
Draper to Speak Here for Seniors
On Friday March 21 A J Draper sponsored by the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers will present a youth service program for juniors and seniors. He will counsel juniors on senior year plans and give seniors vocational guidance. Topics include relationships with teachers and pupils and family matters.
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A. J. Draper
Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers
Draper
Local Twin Students Impress Washington High
The Lowry twins Lois and Thelma, new sophomores from West Chester, share schedules and classrooms at Washington High School. Lois, 5'8 with blue green eyes, loves world history and basketball. Thelma, 5'9, blond, favors English and croquet. Both aim to be country school teachers after graduation.
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Lowry Twins
West Chester
Lois
Sunshine
Washington High School
O. K
Thelma
Two Senior Students Profiled In Local Yearbook
Phyllis Sisk stands five foot three with auburn hair and brown eyes. She excels in journalism homemaking chemistry economics and aims to be a nurse while serving Rainbow Girls and G R G A A. Merle Booth stands five foot seven with brown hair and blue green eyes and pursues commercial law art journalism and salesmanship while active in Hi Y Theta Mu and choir.
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Phyllis
Rebecca
Judy Garland
Charles Boyer
Jan Garber
G. R
Rainbow Girls
Phyllis Sisk
Merle
Mickey Rooney
Hi-Y
Theta Mu
Windy Hill
Gene Krupa
Merle Booth
Seniors Break Early for Week of Glorious Activity
The noon hour marks a shift as Huber and the Irish participate Tuesday night events. Seniors head out early for a week of planned activities and celebration.
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Huber
College Votes on Help for Britain
Washington Junior College is among 254 junior colleges in a national defense poll of 235000 students and administrators. They favor aid to Britain and lend lease, oppose US entry into war, and want labor strikes banned and deferment for students.
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Britain
Washington, D. C
Washington
American Association of Junior Colleges
Walter C. Eells
Association
Chicago
United States
Eells
Brittain
Fourth graders study Norway with school wide unit
Stewart teachers integrate Norway across subjects. Fourth graders present a mothers party with lunch served by Betty Lou Shushart and Betty Nelson. Students perform a Norwegian program including songs and a Grieg piece narrated by Phyllis McKeown. Teddy Stewart hosts the event.
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Norway
Stewart
Betty Lou Shushart
Betty Nelson
Dante Wayne Brock
Betty Shushirt
Jim Dawson
Iona Crone
Gene Gray
Barbara Gray
Paul and His Chickens
Vikings
Winter Bird
Griegs
Phyllis McKeown
Teddy Stewart
Lemley
Asia
Chicago Tribune
Shannon Speaker at Jr High Assembly
Ralph Shannon spoke at the February 28 assembly to share observations from his travels in most U S states Canada and Mexico. He argued Iowa offers special advantages in schools sports and climate, illustrating points with travel experiences.
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Ralph Shannon
Towa
Shannon
Canada
Mexico
Iowa
Play Production class stages two one act plays
Ruth Flood leads junior college students in two upcoming one act productions. Alls Fair features four actresses and is set for Kalona on March 31. The Lords Prayer features six performers and heads to Iowa City for a March 29 festival. Both plays will be shown at a high school and college assembly on March 25.
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Ruth Flood
Margaret Hennon
Ruth Martin
Helen Kehoe
Edith Magdelson
Washington high senior Ruth Schantz shares hobbies
Ruth Schantz of Washington high school collects movie star pictures for five years, has five full scrapbooks and four color enlargements of stars like Jerry Smith Gene Autry Lew Ayres and Loraine Day. She goes to movies loves Dr Kildare and enjoys taking photos, horse riding with her pony Dollie and training it.
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Washington High School
Ruth Schantz
Ruth
Loraine Doe
Lew Ayres
Jerry Smith
Gene Autry
Loraine Dae
Agai
Dr. Kildaire
Dollie
Mid-Semester Here Exams Looming Up
Mid-semesters arrive as the ninth week marks the end of the first half of the second semester. Difficult tests loom with schedules posted on college bulletin boards for students to view.
Artist Biggs to Demonstrate Caricatures in Special March 18 Assembly
A special paid assembly on March 18 features artist Biggs demonstrating caricature drawing and other scenes at 8:45. Prompt attendance is requested to enjoy this unusual program.
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Biggs
Weekly Gym and Library Schedule for Girls
On Tuesdays and Thursdays the girls attend gym class. Fridays are set for a one hour visit to the library.
Pittsburgh Biggest City on the Ohio River
The city of Pittsburgh is described as the largest urban center along the Ohio River, highlighting its prominence among river towns and its role in regional commerce and transport.
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Ohio River
Pittsburgh
The Palimpsest Profiles Henry County Scientist George Miller
The February issue of The Palimpsest, by Dr. Melvin Gingerich, details George Miller born October 30 1797 in Delaware County Pennsylvania. It chronicles his six hundred mile walk to Ohio, founding the Henry County Institute of Science, building a $6000 institute, and amassing a library of 1800 volumes with mineral and geological specimens.
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the Palimpsest
Melvin Gingerich
State Historical Society of
Iowa
Gingerich
Henry Country Institute of Science
Trenton
Geogre Miller
Institute
Institute Museum
George Miller
Delaware County
Pennsylvania
New York City
Hudson River
Niagara River
Erie
Ohio
Henry County Institute of Science
1941 College Class Elect Officers and Plans
Charles Murphy was elected president of the 1941 college graduating class at an assembly Tuesday. Martha Wylie was elected vice president, and Bob Masson secretary and treasurer. Colors blue and silver chosen, and American Beauty Rose named class flower. Committees formed for motto, class picture, and cap and gown with listed chairs and members.
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Charles Murphy
Martha Wylie
Bob Masson
Paul Fry
Beverly Niffenegger
Frances Sartor
Ellis Finke
Marion Griffin
William Phillips
Fae Schoonover
Vel
Washington Lodge Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No. 26 announces a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Lee Holland W M and A W Yard secretary are listed as contacts.
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Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Lee Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Rail and Bus Schedules and Ticketing Notes
East and westbound train services list stops and departure times for the Golden State Limited Calfornian and Davenport to Kansas City routes, Knoxvile branch, plus Burlington Trailways bus departures from Washington with notes on ticket purchases at the local depot and offices.
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Golden State Limited
Washington
GRU
California
Knoxville
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
Modrtie
Burlington
Traveling Library Visits High School
The Follett Book company traveling library visits W H S each year for about half a day. The mobile unit carries about 2500 books and uses samples approved by the state educational department. A librarian selects titles on site and checks nothing out. The tour covers elementary schools, public libraries, and high schools across the state.
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Follett Book Company
W.H.S
Newcomer
State
Record of Large Graduation Class Season
Jarrard and Frank Numan note a total of 22 graduates this year, the largest since 1936 when 24 students graduated. Meanwhile upperclassmen held a meeting as undergraduates planned social events for the rest of the year and the coming year.
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Ma Jarrard
Frank Numan
English Children Carry Gas Masks In School Letters
Sixth grade students in Lincoln exchange letters with peers in England about daily life and wartime conditions. Marjorie Wilton describes wearing gas masks at school for half an hour each day, making study difficult. Sheila hopes for American newspapers and maintains global connection through correspondence.
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Lincoln
Sheila Ross
Marjorie Wilton
England
Sheila
Marjorie
Shiela
Essay Contest for Washington Students
The Fortnightly club of Washington sponsors an essay contest for students from Lincoln Elementary, Washington Junior High, and Stuart High. Eligible entrants must be in fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth grade. Essays on What Democracy Means to Me. Three winners, one from each school, will be chosen by a panel of three judges. Contest ends March 28.
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Wasington
Three Elementry
Lincoln
Stuart
Meet the Faculty at Local High School
Principal W. A. Erbe leads the faculty. Raised near McGregor Iowa he studied at Sta Teacher's college Cedar Falls and earned a master's from the University of Iowa. He previously led Maquoketa and Manson schools and favors social science courses. He praises the school yet seeks improvements and plans to act. He is married with a son Richard.
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Facus
W. A. Erbe
Erbe
McGregor
Iowa
Sta Teacher's College
Cedar
University of Iowa
Beto
Pricipal
Maquoketa
Manson
Richard
Contest Ends With Sighs At Thursday Night Music Meet
The vocal music contest ended Thursday night with mixed ratings and hopeful spirits. On Saturday the fifteenth member of the band and chorus travels to Des Moines for a three day All State Chor and Band festival with hundreds of students, a training valued for understanding foreign affairs.
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Des Moines
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Ageng
Official
Washington Directory
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Glassey
Co. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
Fast Side Square
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Attorney At Law Loan & Trust
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Stan Kiesey
R. R. Nooran
W. P. Rawn
Stephen B. Jones
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Marion S. George
Lester B. Krabill
W. S
Kvie County Supervisors
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Fred Bauer
Chiropractors
Chas. C. Brown
Court House
Washington Independent School District
E. A. Ralaton
Harland W. Meadrincipal
Jw. A. Erbe
Ethel McCreedy
Harry Bowles
Richard A. Stewart
Ralph W. Thompson
Harry Ramseyer
A. C. Peterson
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George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
City Health O
Lloyd
W. H. Fultomo
Henry Barle
P. L. Joréa
George Bak
Ae Pr
Lemmon
Lester H. Orr
F. Roller
R. F. McFarlan
Will Duow
Clarence Joan
Fred Rei
City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Librari
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Jones Funeral Home
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Sherman's Funeral Home
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