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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
4
Reverend Wittmer of Bluffton Ohio addressed Wayland High School on Thursday morning, illustrating loyalty and heroism in the railroad industry and their relevance to student life. He recounted a teacher crossing a frozen bay in an ice boat with two dependable boys to reach a distant point in record time.
The Wayland Mennonite church hosted a mixed chorus event. Seniors attended a Washington Junior College guidance conference with about thirty peers from nearby schools. Otto Sommer secured a promising Chicago finance office role. Wayland teams played kittenball and won five four over Kicher. The Henry county music festival featured the brass sextet. Hazel Burge was reelected principal with a higher salary. Hillsboro defeated Winfield to clinch county representation in the state baseball tournament. The Finley Methodist church dedication was held near Wayland.
Landscape notes indicate remodeling plans for the house where Verne Moss lives are complete and work will commence shortly. Social items include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ritten hosting dinner, several local couples visiting and calling on neighbors, and Shirley Ann Bowser recovering from an appendectomy.
Dr. George E. MacLean, who led the State University of Iowa from 1899 to 1911, died in Washington, DC after a long illness. The former president's career spanned academia and public service, leaving a lasting impact on the university and educational initiatives.
Iowa Taxpayers Association announces seven conferences from May 19 to June 3 in Ottumwa Davenport Marshalltown Independence Mason City Storm Lake and Atlantic. Each starts at 10 a.m. with informal morning sessions and two afternoon topics on budget appeal law and taxpayer control of local taxes and government efficiency.
Clergyman born in Roeckvill Connecticut, Dr. MacLean a Yale and Williams alumnus, led university through a peak in physical education and helped build liberal arts, medical, engineering, natural science and law facilities across several foreign schools.
The report notes that 40 counties have formed taxpayer groups while many more are expected to organize before upcoming meetings. The gatherings are timed to allow about 30 days of study followed by action as taxpayer interest grows.
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