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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1933

Page

7

Rural School News Citizenship Booklets For Lincoln Holiday

Rural School News reports students prepared booklets on Lincoln and Iowa history for Lincoln's birthday week. Mae Cannon authored a health and hygiene booklet with contributions from Edward Kauffman Viola Cannon Raymond Rep art Leslie Pow and Bernard Kephart.

Lincoln Viola Cannon Iowa Edward Kauffman Mae Cannon Raymond Repart Leslie Powis Bernard Kephart

Jackson TV and School Attendance Notes

Bernadine Jones reports a six week period of attendance data for pupils Norman Sial a Viola Marek Leona Nevy Edwin Horn Dorothy Nevy and Lenore Foreman notes bad weather reduced attendance to nine of fifteen events. Percent attendance leaders include Roy Johnson Claude Denison Carl Denison Jasper Wasson Kathryn Moffit and Harriet Moffit with Thanksgiving lunch and Christmas stories judged by mothers. Winners were Roy Johnson Ada Denison and Kathryn Moffit. John Samuel Blum.

Norman Siiala Viola Marek Leona = Nevy Dwin Horn Dorothy Nevy Buddy Ovy Norman Sojka Lenore Foreman Roy Johnson Claude Carl Denison Jasper Leonard Wasson Kthryn Harriet Moffit Jasper Wasson Ada Denison Kathryn Moffit John Samuel Blum

Township Declamatory Contest Passes State Geography Test

Both eighth graders from the township pleased with passing the state geography examination, marking a notable achievement in their declamatory contest participation.

Washington Township Havre School News and Awards

The primary to upper grades explore three low mood flowers in science, plus Pathway in Science books. Attendance dipped in bad February weather, with seven of twenty two pupils present. Samuel Wittmer won advanced humorous at a January declamatory contest. Seventh and eighth graders took standard tests on Feb 4. eighth grade did geography. Valentine exchange on Feb 14 with stories read aloud and drawing activity. Samuel Wittmer has seven health points. seven pupils on dental honor roll. Bernice Zieglowsky visited Baker and Chalupa homes. tunnels built in snow. Valentines exchanged. Students work on history outlines. primary read Dutch Twins and discuss geography. Reading tests show improved speed and comprehension.

Fdna Witting Washington Township Samuel Wittmer Washington Marjorie Chalupa Bernice Zieglowsky Baker Chalupa Louise

Wolfe Seeks Quiet Return From Moor Farm Run

In a rain soaked village Wolfe packs gear and bids farewell, mounting Turpin in the stable yard behind the White House at Eve's Corner. He travels toward Navestock, passes Moor Farm, and recalls a past meeting with Mary Mascall as he seeks shelter and warmth back home.

Wolfe Turpin White House Eve's Corner Therrow John Wolfe Wraith Navestock Sandier Sture Moor Farm John Munday

A Mother and Son Plot Over Past and Future

Ursula Brandon writes to John from Navestock about a fresh start and a hidden loan. Mary Mascall warns against the bourgeois mob while urging forgiveness and strength for Jess, with reflections on class, pride, and big ideas.

Jess Mery Mascall John Mary Mascall Navestock Mary Mascal

Letter from Ursula Brandon to John Wolfe in Navestock

A Florence dated December 23 18 or 19th century account recounts Ursula Brandon writing to John Wolfe about the actions of the local Navestock poor. She expresses disappointment in their loyalty and gratitude and remarks on disliking the English poor.

Ursula Brandon John Wolfe Florence Mr. Wolfe Navestock

Pleasant Hill Students Shine In Spelling and Contests

Pleasant Hill students showcase spelling and declamatory wins as Edward Miller Patricia Smith and Martha Hines clock top spots in group contests. Helen Simmering earns county-level spelling opportunity while several students achieve firsts and high marks in district and township events.

Pleasant Plain School Notes Show Classroom Activities

A Jackson Township Pleasant Plain School page lists attendance by Miss Alice Wolfe with Patricia Smith as only student not absent or tardy in six weeks. It covers reading speed tests, Lincoln and Washington heritage pictures, history lessons on Columbus and the Indians, and various art crafts and calendars made by the lower grades. Declamation contests and local train schedules are also noted with train numbers and times.

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln George Washington Wolfe Junior Fellendorf Mos Carol J. Hines

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