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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1932
Page
7
A look at Lookout and Jackson Center schools shows students wrapping up the term with field outings and a Weiner roast. Students earned awards for perfect attendance and high averages, while others prepared for exams and high school next fall.
Dorothy Eyestone reports the end of the fifth six weeks with many perfect attenders and spellers. Several pupils earned perfect attendance and spelling, with a few students hitting hundred percent marks. New pupils joined. classes work on projects in manual training and geography. The Indian Creek notes cover attendance, grade activities, poetry readings, and upcoming vacation period.
Red Brick May 4 report notes Raymond Coffin shearing sheep for Jacob Wenger and wool sales with Wagner and Wenger. A sick list includes Mrs. O BE, Bobb, Mrs. John Caldwell, Wilma ill. A new grandson arrives at Vincent Bekiel home named for grandpa Boyd. Various visits from Taylor Dayton and Caldwell households amid a heavy rain and busy chores.
A Homestead Farm column notes the large pool of attractive candidates for Miss Washington. It praises the entrants, acknowledges the public exposure through photos, and jokes about travel rewards while urging grace and resilience among hopefuls.
Students study spring flowers and create May baskets while spelling and reading progress are noted. A list of classroom events mentions field trips, dramatizations, and travel stories. The region reports several local residents recovering from illness, moving homes, or visiting, with several families listed in daily neighbor notes.
In a Centennetal School roundup, Miss Welch and teachers describe May basket making and garden projects across kindergarten to fifth grade. Students observe birds, plant seeds, build sand tables, and create flower bouquets while planning home gardens and learning plant parts.
Miss Mary Welch and Mary Baldrige with Virginia Gibson started a green and white quilt for a doll bed. Dean Hinkle brought a chrysalis to school and it was studied. We buried it in earth and had fun. Tom Moore transferred to another kindergarten. A chick hatched early morning, surprising everyone. Snowball looked happy as we watch our flower gardens grow.
The column reflects on 1932 office vacancies and voter duties, urging consideration of quality and capability in candidates. It notes the trend of incumbents staying in and outsiders entering, then shifts to a personal notice about Frank Neydley’s serious illness with slim chances of recovery. Mushroom hunters anticipate success after rain. no corn planted yet and early potato prospects asked.
Mrs Mary Owen of East Highland improves slightly as she rests at home under care of husband Henry Owen and daughter-in law Mrs Walter Owen. Mr Jesse Coon remains largely bedridden and unable to speak. community hopes for his recovery.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 regular meetings on the first Friday monthly. Glenn Mace W M and A W Yard secretary listed. Damascus Shrine No 10 holds regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday at Masonic Temple rooms with Grace B K Twihkhm W H P and J W Bidwell W Scribe noted.
Train listings show No. 93 Morning Pass at 10:15 am and No. 21 Evening Pass at 6:00 pm with No. 22 Evening Pass at 6:19 pm. Freight No. 94 at 10:55 am. All trains run daily except Sunday. Agent J. C. McKAY notes local Washington departures and Southwest Limit services with multiple regional trains listed and fixed weekly patterns.
Mrs. Murphy in Little York Illinois helps care for ill father Mr. Carson. George Carnett and family visit for birthday. Sidney Coon returns from Iowa City hospital after nose operation. Various Coon family members visit Washington and Grandview areas.
A concise definition states allowance is what a husband must provide to his wife while a wife does not owe the same obligation to her husband. The remark contrasts reciprocal duties within marriage.
Normal training class held an after school program featuring a one act psychology play by Omar Meeks Mariella Scott and Ethel Wagner Martha Mathers performed a piano solo To a Wild Rose C FP Woodruff led classes for two periods and spoke on farming methods The Girl Reserves held a candy sale and the track team placed fourth at Case Field with West Chester 52 2 3 points and Washington 18 3 4 points The state music contest saw a Des Moines school win with Karl Bevins and Milan Thompson among competitors
Dr. Kelley of biology and zoology at Cornell spoke on Yellowstone National Park at Tuesday’s assembly. Slides accompanied the talk and faculty attendees included Mr. Peet Mr. Mead Miss Clemons Miss Stahl Miss McCleery and Miss Mercer who also invited Miss Patton. Frederick complains about a stuck locker in the gym dressing room.
Lily Lou Lansing an aspiring singer gives up an opera career to marry Ken Sargent. After annulment threats from Ken's parents and his later loss of work, she moves to New York, endures a harsh landlady and growing poverty, discovers a piano job with a chance to begin anew, and learns of a dubious companion in the city as she ponders her future.
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