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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
3
The Cardinal is a student publication from Washington Junior College. Published every second Wednesday during the school year in the Evening Journal.
The newspaper lists William Shannon as editor in chief with Duane Peterson as assistant editor and Edsall Brown and Richard McCutchen in sports. Helen Schoonager and Dacyl Crawford handle activities while Mary Mickey and Jean Smith contribute to the literary section. The Shadow column is credited to an unknown writer.
The Washington Junior College group aired from station WSUI last evening between 9 10 and 10 00 PM after a postponed schedule. The program featured male quartet members William Stewart Milan Thompson Earl Kindig and Harvey Coulter a contralto Vernette Johnson a piano Duane Peterson a tenor William Stewart a soprano Velda Parcell and a women s trio Velda Parcell Helen Alcorn and Vernette Johnson.
Washington Junior College Little Theatre presents a three act Chinese mystery play The Green Dragon Emerald on April 4 and 5 set in a wealthy Peking household It follows Corinne Ashley's disappearance with hero Robert Valentine Harvard professor Doctor Willis a scheming villain Sang Wu Mammy and a cast including Harvey Coulter Helen Alcorn Joe Duane Peterson Milford Ashley Harry Montgomery Elizabeth Ragan Mary Pauls and more in a dramatic tale of love and intrigue with an unexpected ending.
The Cardinals of Washington opened the state tournament with a commanding win over Waldorf college, led by Walt Wells and Curt Wells. In the second game on Saturday they beat Ellsworth college of Iowa Falls 20 to 26 with Jack Lytle and Walt Wells top scorers. The box score follows.
In a tight final, Albia defeated Washington Junior College 26 to 25 to end Washington’s state run. Albia led 9-5 after the first quarter, trailed at halftime 16-15, and Parisho's late field goal with 20 seconds left sealed the win. The loss costs Washington the championship and the traveling cup.
The Spanish Club members gathered at Helen Alcorn's home for a pot luck supper on Wednesday evening March 15. All but two attended and the event highlighted new member Leon Cortissoz's interest in spoken Spanish as heard in Washington Iowa. The next meeting is set for Thursday afternoon March 39 with a program.
Washington junior college ends a strong season with a one point loss to Iowa City in the final of the junior college tournament. Stars Kiesey Wells Lytle and Raymond led a veteran squad as Rollie Williams and Bill Boehner officiated.
Washington De Molay basketball team travels to Webster City for a three day event to defend its state title. Coach George Freshwaters aims for a fifth championship in three years with players like Walter Wells Harold Ahrens and Dale Kiesey leading the effort.
Fayette Mallory celebrated his 86th birthday by walking from his farm to Alma and back, a 14 mile round trip completed in five hours.
Junior college debate teams held a series of practice sessions with Burlington Musecat ine and Washington partners from March 14 to March 20. The schedule includes a March 28 debate with University of Iowa Freshmen and a planned March 28 match with Iowa Wesleyan at the local high school. Admission is free.
Sophomore French students study Notre Dame de Paris with translations and quotes from classmates. The discussion highlights reactions to scenes including a love scene and a controversial line as the psychology class reviews intelligence tests. Bally Anne remarks finish the fragment.
Players trade quips after a game with Leagues’ chatter about basketball and track. Dale Kiesey taunts Peek Geneva as Albia junior college coach. Dec Watson hopes for many white horses on the road to Webster City and De Molay championship.
Mrs Williams took cast members to Iowa City for the Little Theatres performance of The Taming of the Shrew. Dorothy Roubsam returned after an appendectomy recovery and Don Welsh had a bone splinter removed from his leg. Vera Stutsman impressed the college assembly with her reading. A brass quartet and two vocal groups performed at local events and meetings.
Hubert Turner emerged as the junior college ping pong champion by defeating Jack Lytle in the finals after a 1 6 6 3 comeback. Turner reached the final by beating Bill Mason, Eddy Brown, Curtis Wells and Waldo Wells, while Lytle defeated June Cuddy, Ed Griffith, Bo Shannon and Hank Carris. His defensive play and upset of the favorite Lytle earned him the gold medal for local college ping pong supremacy.
Drake Y M C A introduces a university pingpong tournament for men as the first step in a minor sports program. Twenty entrants are listed with matches at the Drake fieldhouse, first round notices by phone, and finals slated for the University lounge under Richard Cubbage supervision.
Quotes from Max Staymond, Bob Stutsman and others capture postgame chatter about a tough loss, a surprising run, and lingering pride. Players like 6 foot 5 Ellsworth center and Walter Wells are named along with a De Molay reference and a celebratory hoop moment in the tournament atmosphere.
Students active in stage show off a project with sliding doors and glow effects. Joan Fleming, staff artist, works behind doors on embryo pieces praised by observers. Ver Nette Johnson leads costume efforts with authentic Chinese outfits amid tuxedo fit troubles and a joking reelpet search.
The waters of Puerto Rico boast 162 crab species across varied habitats. Researchers highlight diversity in coastal zones, estuaries, and reefs, noting ecological roles and conservation needs.
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