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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1933

Page

5

Rural School Students Shine In Contests And News

Agnes Kiesey reports a busy period with four six week tests showing Raymond Garrett top in all subjects in fifth grade. Myra Jones won primary declamatory first with Mary Ann's Luncheon, Raymond Carrollrell placed third for Mas tah Johnsons Defense, and Merle Dickinson won second for Jimmy First Recitation. Valentine party February 14 with a best valentine chosen by Raymond Garrett. Spelling and declamatory contests held with several winners and a noted eight pupil count after two families move away. New scholars Ruth and Paul Johnson join, and Loyd McCrack joins.

Agnes Kiesey Raymond Garrett Thhe Myra Jones Mary Ann Raymond Carrrell Mastah Johnsons Merle Dickinson Jimmy Clifford Payee Languwire Mriam Stannard Harry McCreedy Roger Stannard Miriam Stannard Janice Herr Joyce — Robinson Phyllis Pringle Ernestine Herr Jack McCreedy Rubio Janice Herr Lane Morgan Raymond Dickinson Tommy Richards White Hawk Black Hawk Joyce Robinson Isabelle Ash Roger Stannard Eloise Ash

Phyllis Pringle Passes Away After Move to New Home

The Richland community notes the loss of Phyllis Pringle who moved March 1. Her passing prompted tributes from neighbors and local acquaintances.

Richland Phyllis Pringle

Senators Look Ready To Challenge Yankees In 1933

In a glowing outlook, Washington owner Clark Griffith reshapes the Senators around Joe Cronin. Goslin and Schulte bolster the outfield while Stewart and Whitehill balance the mound. Cronin, 26, aims to lead a veteran group toward a close race with New York, with Cronin the youngest major league manager and a .346 season in 1930.

Washington Senators Senagi Senators Clark Griffith Joe Cronin Yankees Joseph Griffith Goose” Goslin Fred Schulte West Reynolds Walter Stewart Earl Whitehill Luke Sewell Cleveland Fred Spencer Cronin Ucky Harris San Francisco Pirates Bluege Myer Washington Washin Wing Peatures Syndicate

School News Brief from Hetty Redlinger 5th Grade

The report covers six weeks tests, Valentine party, and visitors Mrs. Mary Colbert and her sons Frances and Richard. Eileen McGuigan visited February 9. Fourth six weeks tests, report cards, and weather closures noted. Suet for birds, library reading John and Jean, spelling contest prizes, health charts and perfect health buttons listed. Birthdays Lincoln and Washington readings, attendance and tardiness notes. Activities include Betty’s Ball ball incident, oyster supper by P T A, Noel family farewell, and plans for next P T A program with declamatory readings and music.

Mary Colbert Frances Richard Eileen McGuigan

Iowa Twee Selogl Patricia Mougin Teachers Notes

A list named several students who were not absent this six weeks and announced new officers for the citizenship club with Dorothy Colbert as president and Esther Hardy as secretary. The report mentions second grade booklets, Esther Hardy's dental card, a health chart, and a reward system with stars for perfect attendance.

Patricia Mougin Lois Burlingham Ida Dorothy Skuba Dorothy Marshall Dorothy Colbert Angeline Swenka Robert Colbert Helen Colbert Wiloma Swenka Hetty Jean Spencer Johnny Swenka Johanna Colbert Hr Our Citizenship Club Esther Hardy

Declamatory Contest At Valley Church Neighborhood School

Six weeks tests were held last week. Pupils entered the declamatory contest on February 15 at Valley church with nearly all students participating. Miss Carris brought pussy willows for display as the month ended. A valentine exchange occurred on February 17 with candy hearts shared. New library books arrived from the superintendent's office, six titles for the class.

Winifred Carris Valley Church Pussy Willows Miss Carris Valentine Exchange

Six Weeks Tests Highlight Betsy and Duane Dawson Wins

In the six weeks tests Duane Dawson had the highest average with Betty Dawson second and Arthur Beranek third. Arthur Beranek, Hubert Malichky, Duane Dawson, Hubert Beranek and Dale Horak achieved 100 percent in spelling. Visitors included Frankie Sojka Dickie Beranek Christa Malecky Charles Dawson and others. The group made Lincoln posters valentines snowball men and a blackboard border of hearts. Arthur Beranek Hubert Malichky Duane Dawson Betty Dawson Ethel Darlene Sojka and Donald Beranek attended a spelling contest at Jackson Center on February 24. We gained experience though we did not place. A good behavior contest is under way with close scores.

Duane Dawson Betty Dawson Arthur Beranek Hubert Malichky Hubert Beranek Dale Horak Frankie Sojka Dickie Beranek Christa Malecky Charles Dawson George Washington Holland Ethel Darlene Sojka Donald Beranek Jackson Center

Fourth six weeks close for Margaret Applegate class

Margaret Applegate reports the fourth six weeks ended February 17 with several absences but no tardies. Joap Gerdes was the only student noted as tardy.

Margaret Applegate Joap Gerdes

School Notes on Declamatory Contest Absence

Our school avoided lateness and absence incidents as Margaret Lemley and June Lemley represented us in a township declamatory contest. Bad roads prevented most contestants from attending the township spelling contest, though June Lemley Joan Gerdés Margaret Lemley and Mariel Lemley were listed as attendees. We studied Lincoln and Washington in general lessons and covered Safety First in citizenship. We used booklets colored maps of our county and state for seat work and continued spelling attendance booklets and graphs. Four days of vacation due to cold weather. February 14 Valentine party with Why we celebrate valentines day talk and valentine box. Joan Gerde brought Valentine cookies and candy suckers. rest of time spent on games. Fridays we make Sunberet pillow tops.

June Lemley Joan Gerdés Vargaret Lemley Mariel Lemley Lincoln Washington Joan Gerde

Valentines Day School Party Report

Visitor Helen Kauffman waited to school this period as Edward Weeffmen writes about a Valentine party. The event featured contests and refreshments including candy bars heart cookies and popcorn balls served by Misa Iatti son Viola and Mae Cannon. Blackboard decorations included a white fence with red heart toppers. Viola Cannon notes.

Helen Kauffman Edward Weeffmen Misa Iattison Viola Mae Cannon Viola Cannon

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