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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1938
Page
4
An editorial urges students to curb daydreaming and distractions in class. It argues memory lapses harm study, insists on attentive listening, polite responses to teachers, and making the most of education despite occasional faculty pressure and human faults.
Dr. Harry Newburn of the State University of Iowa opened the Junior College Guidance Conference last Friday. He urged students to ask three questions to choose a vocation and stressed using democracy to select a meaningful career. Conference speakers covered medicine nursing commerce journalism law and agriculture and urged preparation, initiative, and lifelong learning for success.
The school board will hold its regular meeting on May 4, a Wednesday, following the monthly pattern of first Wednesdays. The agenda covers routine business and discussions on career preparation education with speakers from Iowa State College and local extensions.
The senior class originally chose Spring Dance but due to Spring Fever its selection was changed to Dulcy a three act comedy. The script by an author remains to be identified.
Journalism students visited the Journal office to see printing stages. They watched linotype setting, intermtype and larger letters, hand type for ads, the big press with multiple rollers, job presses, lead molding for pictures, and the new dark room housing photographic equipment.
Heights students with perfect attendance are listed by grade. Kindergarten names include John Blodgett Keith Dawson James Davidson Neil Shaw Robert Stewart Richard Wallace Margaret Brown Treva Lou Lyelen Neill Gertrude Payne Betty Jane McGill. First grade names include Ruth Bartow Donna Garrett Peggy Christner Peggy Ann Mann Kathryn Doran John Edward Aherns Lawrence Dewees Phillip Dusenbery Pete Hamilton Gene Vinton Robert Waggoner Bobby Havel. Second grade lists Joanna Brock Betty Lou Gallagher Carol Greidian Catharine Little Marie Ellen Lee Jimmie Breitenbach Billy Bob Grerian John Kelly Robert Munn Teddy Woods LeRoy Havel Marion Raymond Charles McGill. Third grade includes Dean Garrett Robert Kelley Eugene Stewart George Cowan Marquita Boyd Ardella Goodwin Phyllis Guenther Peggy Waggoner. Fourth grade names Calvin Little Dale Palmer Kenneth Palmer Otis Kelley Herman Doran Jean Gault Dorothy Hotle Elaine Shaw. Fifth grade lists Joe Goodlander Eugene Hotle Charles Kelly Billy Waggoner Geraldine Bartow Naida Breitenbach Lena Davidson Ina Gault.
Honor roll lists ninth through twelfth grades with multiple A and B grades. Students named include Jean Mathers Shirley Peterson Douglas Dowell Raymond Weeks Gailen Brown Jack Dankwardt Gayle Davis Joan Gerdes Lafe Hamill Dorothy Saul George Swift Roberta Wheelan Alberta Godfrey Richard Weeks Dorothy Darnell William Brown Claranne Huber Maxine Logan Evelyn Miller Ruth Anderson Phyllis Crayne Marjorie Faulkner Esther Hayes Mary Hessel tine Richard Knupp Dorthea Snyder Jane Steele Esther Swift Raymond Whisler Carol Gray Evelyn Nebergall Ramona Riley Fae Schoonover Ruth Wead Helen Rhodebeck Maxine Baxter Maurita Darnell Faye Holland Robert Anderson Phyllis Ahrens June Knotek Frances Sartor Carolyn Carbee Helen Hobbs Ralph Schoonover Mary Atchison Mary Westphl Margaret Flenner William Rawn Wilma Richards Fern Durst Virginia Wiley Muriel Dunbar Donald Marek Margaret Snider Martha Mace Thelina Benson.
George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly present a notably different play, featuring an eight member cast and an innovative structure that sets it apart from prior stage works. The project signals a bold departure in contemporary theater.
Charles Bear, Grinnell College sophomore and Washington high school alumnus, selected as one of 57 student leaders for the freshman orientation program next fall. Leaders supervise small groups during the first week and assist social activities. Bear serves as hall officer and on the International Relations Conference committee and Tanager staff.
Fifty five Hi-Y members attended the last annual meeting at the Y M C A. An officer slate was elected and a Mothers Night banquet committee named for May 11. New officers include Dale Voorhees president Everette Burham vice president Harold Wolf secretary Glen Mace treasurer Ed McCutchen membership Bob Anderson social secretary and Ray Whisler sergeant at arms. Meal was prepared by Mrs Dodds Mrs Plum and Mrs Stephens.
Medals were awarded to seventh and eighth grade pupils on Wednesday April 27 for the Daughters of the American Revolution annual essay contest. The eighth grade chose A Biography of Robert E Lee and the seventh grade Amusements and Sports in Colonial Days.
A light note column reflects on three weeks of school and three weeks of print time for seniors. It teases classmates about social happenings with names like Stew Bell June Knotek and Phyllis Crane while hinting at a farewell tone and last year notices.
The production plans to feature three female performers and male players with the girls double cast to cover roles. The decision aims to balance on stage dynamics and ensure full participation across performances.
The National Scholastic association awarded the Public Se Journal First Honor in 1938 with 1117 schools entered. Judges from the University of Minnesota praised writing by students for English extra credit, but noted lack of variety and timely story tips while commending room news coverage and a notable photograph.
Last Wednesday Superintendent E. A. Ralston and four elementary principals toured Cedar Rapids grade schools. The visitors included Mrs. Ruth Lemley Miss Carol Forgey Miss Helen Levis and Miss Helen Thompes from the Lincoln and Washington systems. They studied team problem methods and examined facilities and equipment.
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