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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1939

Page

8

Wallace Grade School Entertainment and Frog Eggs

Friday April 22 the second grade hosted the first, third and fourth grades with a movie titled Little Black Sambo. The program by the Iowans reading group featured Marion Den Hartog and songs What I Like and The Swing Song. Miss Kammueller brought frog eggs as pupils await hatching and study frog life cycles with several cited stories.

The Iowans Marion den Hartog Bolenuis Reader Billy Alice Science Stories Miss Kam

Mueller Reads Peter and the Frog's Eye

Mueller reads a children's tale titled Peter and the Frog's Eye, presenting the story aloud for an audience. The scene centers on the narrator engaging listeners with a playful amphibian themed narrative.

Mueller Peter and the Frog’s Eye

Lincoln Students Build Colorful Mexico Mural

Miss Thompson's fifth grade class at Lincoln crafted a vibrant chalk mural depicting Mexico. They planned and executed it themselves, learning Mexican designs, songs, dances, and reading about the country from library books.

Leroy Pratt Mexico Lincoln Jack Simmons Jack Pauls Roger McKeown Carlton Mangold Jane Pauls Helen Falk Janet Martin Margaret McCall Dorothy Tanner Beverly Brown Shirley McDole Ellen Gray Stewart School South Fourth Street

Library Invoicing Shows Many Books Missing

School librarian and assistants tally materials as a new year approaches. Invoices reveal numerous books missing from the library stock.

Missing Library Volumes Prompt Return Appeal

A notice describes gum wrappers and books moved or misplaced from shelves. Several valuable titles are missing including The American Revolution by Fiske in two volumes and The Discovery of America by Fiske. Other works include a music study by Clara Josephine McCauley and Marconi by Orrin E B Dunlap. The appeal asks for returns within days and urges open stacks at free libraries over restricted ones for easier access and accountability.

Fiske America Clara Josephine McCauley Anne Shannon Monroe Marconi Orrin EB Dunlap

Bits of Nothing Can You Imagine Irene Lane Without Johnny

Fragmentary lines reference Irene Lane Clara Huber Velma Jarrard and Charles Maas with hints of contact methods and personal changes. The text abandons clear events, yielding a fragmentary, namelist style illustration of figures from a community. The piece reads as speculative dialogue or a diary-like refrain.

Irene Lane Johnny Clara Huber Velma Jarrard Charles Maas Raymond Bell Everett Burham

Williams Formula advertised for gas relief from Minnesota woman

A Minnesota woman touts Williams Formula as the best relief for gas bloating and stomach discomfort. She claims quick action on irritated kidneys and lazy colon with a liquid, full strength remedy offered at Phillips and Hebney Drug Store.

Williams Phillips & Hebney Drug Store

Don't Take It Seriously Gadabouts Report

A playful miscellany of names and small incidents from a school setting. Mentions include Lyle Edmondson on string bass Bob Crone without his Donald Duck voice Marjorie Faulkner Norene McFarland Elsie Amlong Wayne Wilson Louise Moothart Milo Steele Ellis Stoops Richard Weeks and Bill Brown Bernard Swift Ruth Wead Carolyn Strong and Brewer with Benson Maas and others in casual weekend events.

Toy Lyle Edmondson Bob Crone Donald Duck Marjorie Stills Faulkner Norene Ocean McFarland Elsie Amlong Wayne Wilson Louise Moothart Milo Steele Ellis Stoops Richard Weeks Bill Brown Bernard Swift Maas Ruth Wead Des Moines Harvey Holden Carolyns Benson Bob Charles Maas Carolyn Strong Brewer Gadabouts

W H S Seniors Hold Important Meeting

A Wednesday meeting of the WAH High School senior class featured Dean Mead discussing the Vocational Guidance Conference and four scholarships for graduates. The George W. and Ella Griffith Scholarship funds one year of tuition at Washington Junior College based on character and progress. the Legion Auxiliary provides 100 dollars split over two years. the American Legion awards fifty dollars annually to a worthy student. applications are from Dean Mead. A DeMolay scholarship of fifty dollars was announced for a DeMolay member.

Ellis Finke Dean Mead Ella Griffith George W. and Washington The Legion Auxiliary American Legion de- Molay DeMolay

Junior High Pupils Take State Tests

Metropolitan Achievements Tests Form B are administered to all junior high students on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Form A of the same tests remains associated with the schedule.

Fifth Grade Progress Reports Highlight Student Achievements

Profiles show each student's scores across tests and will be updated after Form B exams to track yearly progress. Perfect attendance winners listed include Robert Beaman, Jack James, Jim Kaster, Calvin Little, and others. fifth graders present science geography reports on topics such as Sugar Cane and Ocelots with South America themes including coffee and rubber production.

Robert Beaman Jack James Jim Kaster Calvin Little Duayne Miller Wayne Pratt Rhea’ Buck Marjorie Buwer Edith Godwin Doris Knott Evelyn Krabill Elizabeth Meek Dorothy Nichols Susanne Richards Elaine Shaw Marjorie Winn Norman Simmering Otis Kelley Suzanne Richards South America

Fingerprints Sent From Here in Washington D C

Washington police forwarded 31 criminal fingerprint sets to the FBI last year, with J Edgar Hoover praising cooperation. The FBI's total on file exceeds 10 million sets, the highest among world agencies, aiding criminal detection and missing persons.

Washington, D. C Washington Iowa FBI J. Edgar Hoover Washington Law Enforcement Agency Hoover United States White House

Mrs Noel 78 Dies in Iowa City Ill in long illness

Mrs C S Noel of Iowa City dies at 329 South Dodge after months of illness She was bedfast since Thanksgiving Funeral services set for 2 PM tomorrow at Beckman funeral home Iowa City conducted by Dr Edwin K Voight Interment in family lot She is survived by eight children twenty grandchildren and several siblings born June 11 1861 in Pilotboro community the daughter of Rev Henry Noel and Mary Rickey Noel.

C. S. Noel Iowa City Harold Hayes Washington South Dodge Street Noel Beckman Edwin K. Voight Mary Ella Nicola Noel Pilotbore Henry Mary Rickey Noel New Sharon Charlie S. Noel Union Dale Church Ruth Vinall Davenport Horace Noel Grinnell Harley Noel Esther Hayes LeRoy T. Nicola Battle Creek Mich Sarah Hodges Pierce Denver Colo Susie Janet Henning Norfolk Nebr

Veishea Preparations Under Way at Iowa State College

Three Washington students at Iowa State College assist Veishea eight day festival set for May 11 12 13. Helen Finney Home Economics junior glee club singer and cherry pie maker and Earl McCut-

Washington Iowa State College Helen Finney H. C. Finney Girle Glee Club Earl McCut

Health Infant Care Classes at YMCA Stress Child Health Program

The health service runs infant care sessions in the YMCA community room on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 pm as part of National Child Health programs. So far six sessions have occurred with two more remaining focusing on infant care, baths, habits and habit training essential for growth.

United States Washington County

Snyder Purchases Fine Saddle Horse for Daughter

Cliff Snyder bought a five gaited sorrel saddle horse with white legs and feet. He praises its disposition and judges call it the best for style and conformation seen recently. The piece also notes Khen McCutchen as whitewares display chairman and Tom Stewart as a science senior in the Vetshea Vodvil.

Cliff Snyder Dorothy Cliff Khen C. R. McCutchen Ceramic Engineering Tom Stewart W. G. Stewart Vetshea

Expect Crowd at Y Dinner

The annual Y M C A dinner will be held at 6 30 tomorrow evening. S D Miller, a leading youth worker and program director for five states, will speak on Youth Work. Tickets sold well. call the Y at 238 to reserve. A music program and swimming demonstration supplement the dinner. An exhibit of twenty prize winning pictures from the International exhibit will be set up. The event aims to match past years in scope and quality and will adjourn between 8 00 and 8 15.

D. Miller Miller Logan

Visiting Relatives Across Towns

A note reflects a traveler’s recent movements visiting relatives in multiple towns including West Chester over the past few days, highlighting family connections and short journeys.

West Chester

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