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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1931

Page

3

The Staff Roll of Hometown Times

The Staff editor is Charles G. Johnson with Assistant Editor Maurice Meyer and department heads Gladys Edwards Winifred Carris and Kenneth Cline in charge of UOTS a Time Literature. Hal Williams serves as Humor editor and Miss Montgomery as Faculty Representative.

Charles G. Johnson Maurice Meyer Gladys Edwards Winifred Carris Kenneth Cline Hal Williams Miss Montgomery

Four One-Act Plays To Be Presented By College Y Club

The College Y Club sponsors a four play contest on Thursday May 7 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Sham by Frank G Tomkins directed by Miss Alice Wolfe features Hervey Coulter as a thief with Charles and Clara and a clever reporter. Where But in America by Oscar M Wolfe directed by Miss Everstine Daniels shows the Espenhaynes and their maid Hilda in a house purchase plot. Joint-Owners In Spain directed by Miss Hilda Brown follows two old ladies in an Old Ladies' Home sharing a room and a comic solution. The Drum of Dude by Austin Strong directed by Donald Benz Charles Rademaker and John Westphal presents an uprising in an Indian village with Hindustani servants and a mysterious warning. Admission 25c 50c benefits the drama program.

College Frank G. Tomkins Student Association Alice Wolfe Hervey Coulter Orval Kort Verna Palmer Charles Clara George Jones Alice McDaniels Howard Benn Winifred Carris YY. W America Oscar M. Wolfe Hilda Dorothy Booth Spain Y. W Hilda Brown Leona West Fullerton Ruth Cunningham Mitchell McGregor Wendell Booth Hartley Gale [Isher Dougal Raymond Minick George Zeek Charles Johnson Clayton Lawrence McKune India

Senior Y W Girls Dinner Honors Senior Girl Reserves

The graduating Y W girls were treated to a 6:30 dinner in the community room hosted by the Y W C A honoring the Senior Girl Reserves. Representatives from four related organizations attended the event including the Y W C A, the B P W C A, the J P P W, and the Girl Reserves. Mrs Roberts gave a welcome and brief history, with greetings from Evaline Lemley of the B P W C A and Hilda Marcucci of the J C Y W, and Ruth Fost-

Y. W Girt Reserves Roberts Evaline Lemley Hilda Marcucci Ruth Fost

Program Highlights Washington County History Talk

A program featured several musical numbers and a history talk by Miss Carol Forgey on the early days of Washington County. The event offered local lore alongside performances, engaging residents with regional heritage and culture.

Washington County Carol Forgey

Annual College Broadcast By Washington Jr College May 12 In Iowa City

Washington Junior College musical groups and two soloists will broadcast from W. 8. U. S. Iowa City on May 12 at 8 P. M. The program features Mixed Chorus, Men's Quartet, Ladies Trio, and soloists Dorothy Masson cellist and Wilma Walker soprano, with listed pieces across nine numbered selections.

Washington Junior College U. S. Iowa City Lucille Knox Wilma Walker Marguerite Scranton Ruth Enos Charolett Campbell Everstine Daniels Donald Benz Maurice Meyer Paul Yoder Walter Reaney Hal Williams Everette Simpson David Fulton Harvey Coulter Mary L. Harwood Alice Wolfe Jane Fulton Dorothy Masson Bullard Bartholomew Parks Til Lohr Herbert Garrish- Jones Srawley Campbell-Tipton Morning Speaks Tschaikowsky Gavotte Pepper Old Virginny Gland Rissland Foster Nevin Caroline Bells of St. Mary's Adams

Graduating Class Chooses Colors Flowers and Souvenir

Several meetings of the graduating class in the last two weeks select lavender and pink as class colors. Sweet pea chosen as the flower. Bracelets with engraved plates to supplement rings or pins as souvenirs. Dinner at the Country Club on May 15 hosted by the freshmen in honor of the graduates.

The Chemistry Laboratory Described By A Student

A vivid description of a chemistry lab catalogues its layout desks shelves and bottle racks south wall with reagents and a large hazardous gas source in the northwest corner. The piece notes strong odors air currents from fans running burners and occasional accidents as students work in the busy room.

Tennis Team Wins From At Muscatine and Track Meet Friday

Washington Junior College opened the season with a 4 0 tennis win over Muscatine JC. Kenneth Cline won at number one singles 7 5 7 5 while Henry Little rallied for a 6 3 3 6 6 4 win. Doubles saw Little Turner 7 5 4 6 9 7 and Cline Little 6 0 6 2. Track entries forecast a triangular at Muscatine with Burlington, Muscatine, and Washington JC plus Hawkeye Conference meet at Burlington May 22.

Muscatine Washington Junior College Muscatine Junior College Kenneth Cline Weise Henry Little Orstatler Little Turner Poig Redding Alba Cline Weis Huber Albia George Freshwaters Burlington Washington

Local Girl Second in Oratory Contest

Miss Lucille Knox won second place in the oratory at the Town junior college forensic meet held in the Old Capitol senate chamber Iowa City. The local winner receives a bronze medal and will represent Washington junior college in the state meet. First place went to Elkader.

Lucille Knox Senate Old Capitol Iowa City Rotary Club Washington Junior College Elkader

Y Club Observes Ladies Night at Apr 24 Banquet

The College Club held a ladies night banquet at the Y on April 24 with a full program and a fine meal. Thirty eight members attended though only twenty five signed up, stretching kitchen staff to serve all. The entertainment featured two junior college instructors who helped with dishes after the program. Mrs Will Anwyl of Crawfordsville shopped here yesterday.

College Government Rene

Livingston Delivers Assembly Talk on Common and Equity Law

Mr. Schuyler Livingston, morning speaker, explains the difference between common law and law of equity. He notes common law as case law by custom and contrasts statutory law enacted by the legislature. Livingston has been elected for life to The American Law Institute, a body of judges and lawyers.

Livingston United States American Law Institute Washington, D. C Supreme Court

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