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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1932

Page

5

Commencement Plans Include Senior Play In May

Crawfordsville lists next year’s school staff and the junior and senior events. Plans include the senior class play Once in a Lifetime on May 13, a May 15 baccalaureate and May 19 commencement with Ray H Bracewell as speaker, plus May 20 grade exercises and a community dinner.

Crawfordsville Eli White Ralph Rees S. F. Wenger Pearl Byers Oneida Iowa Juanita Rees Dennis Jones Geraldine Stratton Grace Holmes Walter Rauscher Howard Peterson Lucille Carper Gladys Fitch Fern Johnson Elizabeth G. Jones E. S. Hebner Ray H. Bracewell Russel Jones Carol Hinton Dale Jones John McNeill Trevor Davies Irene Blankenhorn Lucille Jones Kenneth Lemon Irvan Hesseltine Helen Stewart Emma Lou Bullers Bruce Hanna David White Frances Mast Maxine Lowe Howard Stewart Jeff Ross the Vagabond Emily Maxine Pies Konrad Laurie York Mrs. Ross Emma Lou Bullers Rodney Stela Helenr Stewart Halsted Dinsmore the Daya Daro Katinka Carmona Zara Carol Hin

Junior senior banquet in United Presbyterian church

The Junior class under Miss Forsythe hosted a banquet April 29 in the United Presbyterian church parlor. An Alaskan scene with ice cave decor, snow effects, and northern lights created a festive setting. Toastmistress Virginia Scranton introduced speakers Annetta Coppock and Opal Craig, with a program of songs and performances.

Raymond Gerdes Carl Koehler Virginia Lcranton Walter Jenkins Laird Hawkins Olive Warren Frances Frey Marguerite Warren Margaret Acheson Charles Simpson Roger McJunkin Howard Pearson Agnes Lopshire Geneva Jolly Keith Lord Evelyn McGraw Murphy Delbert Swans Grace Fitzgerald Pauline Clegg Myrna Sands Jean White Opal Craig Leo McCaleb State Theater Washington M. FE E. J. Shook Ainsworth M. FE United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth Miss Forsythe Virginia Scranton Annetta Coppock Speas Northern Wight Kathleen Coffey Supt Butterworth Pant Mahin Lyle McCale John Shook Annetta Cowpock Lale Coppock Leta Reiner Cloves Keiper Lee Denkins Mildred Rev. Orwin Evens Maurice Reenblossom Martha Edamendson Helen Amlong Irene Gerdes

Columbus Junction Presbyterians Elect Officers

In Columbus Junction on May 5, the Presbyterian Sunday school elected officers: Ida Howell superintendent, E B Tucker assistant, Dorothy Peters secretary, Cc E Lavery treasurer, Irene McRoberts librarian, Anna Duncan cradle roll, Nevada Atchison junior department, H S May home department, Effie Kelly missions.

Columbus Junction Presbyterian Sunday School Ida Howell E. B. Tucker Dorothy Peters Cc. E. Lavery J. Fred Moore Irene McRoberts Anna Duncan Mimi Nevada Atchison H. S. May Effie Kelly W. G. Robertson Columbus Randall Bebb Cecil Bliven Gerald Breneman Floyd Chamberlain Clement Davis Kenneth Duggean Edward Gentzler Eugene Gookin Burdette Johnston John Howard Johnston John Letts Ralph Lukins Paul Masonholder Leonard Philips James Pierce Keith Robertson Kenneth Rodruck Wayne Simons Ralph Wilson Helen Grim Marie Curtis Barbara Hall Creta Knauss Mildred Latta Gladys Letts Clara Lynn Nellie Olinger Cornelia Peters Juanita Woodruff Lester Hafner Letts Chicago Wilmot Hendrix Fredonia West Side Columbus Chautauqua Park May Quin Merry Mixer Club M. R. Wilson Sioux City Anna Outhamp L. Votroubek Guy F. Lewis Charles BR. Lambert Hhe PF. N. G. Circle Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall The Reformed Sunday School Howard Wright Washington M. R. Edmondson Harry Tucker

Books from the Henry Ford library catalog list

A catalog listing multiple historical works and authors including In Search of Ireland by H. C. V. Morton, Germany's Road to Ruin by Karl EF. Nowak, Who Are These French by Friedrich Sieburg, Russia My Home by Emma Ponalidine, Only Yesterday by F. P. L. Allen, True Tales of Iowa, Emerson Today by Bliss Perry, Franklin Pierce by R. K. F. Nichols, Portraits of Washington by Co. M. Garland, Early American Textiles by Frances Little, and related commentary.

Ireland H. C. V. Morton Karl EF. Nowak Germany William II BE. W. Dickes Friedrich Sieburg France Emma Ponalidine Russia Bliss Perry Emerson Princeton R. K F. Nichols Franklin Pierce Hickory Granite Hills U.S University of Pennsylvania Pierce Washington Tl. Ford George Washington Co. M. Garland Frances Little America

Champions wear glasses prove aids can boost athletic success

The article notes champions in various sports who wear glasses and still excel, from Hafey and others in baseball to golfers like Ouimet and athletes in the 1932 Olympics. It argues weak eyesight need not hinder performance and may even spur greater effort and skill.

Hafey San Francisco Danny McFayden Specs” Torpercer Lee Meadows George Sisler Ouimet Willie MacFarlane Bobby Jones Philip Perkins America Eddie Tolan Michigan Flash Harold Osborne Ben Fastman Monty Wells Russell Chapman King Features Syndicate Lue

New Books at Public Library Offer Economic and Social Works

The Public Library adds numerous new titles on economic and social topics. Notable works include Denham’s Business Adrift and a Plan to Anchor It, Chase’s collection on American business, and Collins Rural Banking Reforms. Also featured are Rogers America Weighs Her Geld, Thomas Americas Way Out, Keynes Essays in Persuasion, and Hodgson Planning to Economic Stability. Additional titles cover psychical research, advertising, White House Conference Child Health, science and religion, and biographies of artists and printers.

Public Library Wallace B. Denham Stuart Chase America Jas. H. Rogers Norman M. Thomas J M. Keynes I. G. Hodgson Hereward Carrington Bruce Barton Paul England White House Hirnest Gordon Ef. H. Cotton Wilson Davis Science U. S L. K. Sadler

Honey Storage Tips From A Refrigerator Preference

A note suggests refrigerating honey prevents granulation and maintains quality. It contrasts with warm dry storage, which some deem more satisfactory for preserving texture and usability.

Crawford Marie G and others visit and graduate

Marie G Crawford and family members visit in Washington for a group photo. The piece notes a May 19 graduation and lists numerous relatives and neighbors visiting, hosting, and calling at various homes including Payne, Wittmer, Johnson, and Sandburg households.

Crawford Loren West Harry Hoskins Joseph Hook Washington Gathers Florian Sanberge Doris Mae Dean Marilyn Homer Payne Noah Richard Olds Chriss Biedelberger John Graber Amos, Wilbert and Allen Evelyn Lavina Lyman Johnson Marie Velma Edgar Payne Robert Bernard Glennie Miles Payne Effie Wittmer Pauline Wittmer Wayland Velma Johnson Doris Mae Sandburg Carl Sandburg H. L. Johnson Noble

Elephant Memory Joke Reminds on Borrowers

A London humorist quips that while elephants never forget memory is scarce among people who borrow money, highlighting a joke about recall and debt in playful tone.

London

Wisdom and Tongues in Human Character

The passage argues that language reflects both virtue and vice in people. It stresses that wisely used speech brings usefulness, while misused words lead to mischief and harm, highlighting the power of wise expression.

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