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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1938
Page
3
In a humorous sketch a resident ignores conservation advice, volunteers plant wild flowers in his yard, and the town council frets over vanishing picnic grounds. A satirical piece notes the clash between urban meddling and nature’s gifts.
The text urges readers to stop making alibis for failure and to do their best in all tasks. It cites the Alibi Ike character from a past show to illustrate constant excuses and argues honesty and self assessment lead to reliability and progress in life.
Vernon Beenblossom favors assemblies that combine humor and music as more enjoyable than others. Students like speakers, singing programs, and plays, with Julia Harvey praising student song performances and Evelyn Humston noting satisfaction with musical groups and plays.
A letter from Linz describes Austria joining Germany and Adolf Hitler as leader. The writer recalls the March events, radio reports, and celebrations with tears in Hitler's eyes as Linz welcomed him. She notes the high Yes vote and that German money will replace Austrian currency.
Residents discuss preferred assemblies noting interest in musical programs and talks. Clinton Stewart and Harold Wolf favor long day events with good speakers and music. Mildred Anderson praises the Misner Players as a standout act.
Lincoln school selects Marian Cover to teach second and third grades next fall. She is a Iowa State Teachers College graduate Cedar Falls with five years experience at Wapello. BE A Ralston to address Girl Reserves Thursday after school on place of the girl in present day civilization. Washington high school commencement set for June 3 at the Methodist church with Dr. E E Harper of Simpson College delivering the address.
Anna Plummer, a Washington writer and artist, is known for poetry and stage work. Born in 1930 and educated at a local junior college since 1994, she paints with linoleum blocks for an upcoming annual.
Our library announces SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND by F W Tickner and THE FAR EAST by Payson J Treat as new purchases. Also GARIBALDI AND THE MAKING OF ITALY by G M Trevelyan is now available, with emphasis on Italy under Garibaldi and European history for students.
The junior high marble tournament begins this week with all boys paired alphabetically. Winners advance round by round, losers are eliminated. A sun gold loving cup, about seven inches high with a gold base, will be awarded by Assistant Principal Guy Carlton near year’s end. The winner’s name will be inscribed and the trophy kept by the champion.
Twenty five seniors tried out for parts in the senior class play Dulcy Miss Opal Keeney made the final selections The cast includes Dor othy Livesay Martha Ann Mace Gordon Smith Wendell Baker John Killian Roger Forbes David Pearson Mrs Forbes Margaret Flenn er Ruth Smith Angela Forbes Virginia Stuta Man Darlene Van Meter Blair Patterson Richard Hotle Donald Marek Shanley Chabal Yuley portrays a witty young woman married to Gordon a businessman In a weekend visit to Dulys home a planned business proposition leads to entanglements.
A group of young aspirants led by Dean Mead plan a golf match against Muscatine Junior College in Muscatine. Gifford Morrison heads the W. J. C. lineup with Arthur Bishop Dale Carstensen and Gene Tucker in support as practice continues for a potential Wednesday trip and possible victory.
A Iowa public junior college conference will be held May 24 at Carnegie Hall on Drake University campus under the Department of Public Instruction. Chairman Russel F E Jones will lead discussions on The Future of the Junior College in Iowa and sessions on terminal courses enrollment public relations and needs of junior college students. Attending listed participants include Supt FE A Ralston Dean Harland Mead and several faculty and staff members.
A Wallace first grade class enjoyed a library book titled The Little Boy and His House. Students drew houses from various countries and produced 1 booklet each. The room also reads Bible stories with The Sower and The Gleaners shown, and lists the Dental Honor Roll names.
Hadley Edmondson sues Dick Hotle after borrowing and not returning a pocket knife valued as a costly gift. The case arises from a fifteen cent prior loan and a mystery about ownership. Lawyers for both sides are appointed and a school courthouse procedure is anticipated.
In the Washington high school auditorium on Tuesday junior high students attended an assembly. Miss Imogene Warder spoke on her travels in Europe with emphasis on the Spanish Revolution. Students enjoyed the program and gained appreciation for schooling relative to their Spanish cousins.
Marion Timmins, six feet two with brown hair and blue eyes, pursues physics, speech, civics and leads in music with glee club mixed chorus quintet and drum major roles. He plans Ames animal husbandry after graduation. Wendell Baker, five seven with blue eyes and brown hair, takes chemistry typing and civics, serves as secretary, stars in operetta and senior play, and aims for Washington Junior College.
The excerpt urges reading a book as useful reference material on the topic. It discusses drawing parallels between the Red Shirts and Hitler's Black Shirts of today and emphasizes the value of the book for good reading.
Senior class officers held a meeting to form committees for the class will and prophecy. The will chair is lawyer Bill Rawn. the prophecy chair is Bill Walker, chosen for a twentieth century imagination.
First graders at Lincoln study nature alongside the three R's. A class cocoon produced a Cecropia moth, observed emerging from the chrysalis and released at recess. Students wrote a brief tale detailing the life cycle from caterpillar to moth.
Hollywood reporter Miss Imogene Warder spoke to Washington high school students about world events. She recalled traveling through California during an earthquake and Ohio after floods, and described Spain during the revolution and Haile Selassie’s escape. She contrasted conditions abroad with American living standards and discussed the civil war’s high costs, concluding Americans are fortunate to live in the United States.
The department plans an exhibit with oak dining chairs walnut corner cupboard vanity dressers and seven to eight walnut cedar lined chests among other projects. English classes write short stories and prepare talks on vocations while history class studies World War I.
Spring interlude at junior high follows marble tournament as boys prepare for the track meet. Medals awarded to top three scorers feature a bow in relief. Coach Joseph Duea leads. Guy Carlton referees and starts. George Mobr handles score and time keeping.
A psychology class from Washington junior college visited the Psychopathic Hospital in Iowa City. About 12 students toured workshops, sleeping quarters, and recreation areas, and observed lectures, stuttering demonstrations, a sound proof room, and a thought recording setup. The trip included a psychology class in Fast hall and ended with gratitude to organizers.
The piece highlights May social activities at Washington Junior College including a faculty men's quartet appearing at the assembly on May 2 and a junior college basketball win over high school girls. It notes the Archery class entry by Rex Hazen and exit details, a Chemistry club ice cream sale precedent, and a Public Service conference display with G Men equipment. Dean Mead is credited for promoting the Vocational Guidance conference.
The event will take place at Case Field Track on May 19. Organizers hint at a potential standout athlete who could emulate Glen Cunningham.
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