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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1938
Page
6
Editorial praises Mr Brayton for training sixty marching band members bound for a national contest in Minneapolis. It notes the double schedule from morning to night and the student drive to raise trip funds. The piece credits the community and staff for achieving a possible state superiority in band.
The piece argues America nears a cultural rebirth with stronger arts as colleges move away from jazz toward classical works. It praises Mozart through Haydn, notes opera and symphonies as challenging yet rewarding, and contrasts true genius with popular but shallow tunes.
The Washington track squad prepared for the district meet at Keota training all week. Events are limited to four to level the field, aiding smaller schools where athletes may run six to eight races. Don Bealer improved in shot put and discus while the relay team reduced times. the team is in good condition and expected to show well.
A senior class play titled Duley is to be staged on May 27 and 28 with double cast for female roles. Martha Anne Mace and Dorothy Live say will alternate as Duley, set in a suburban Westchester home near New York City. Miss Opal Keeney directs with Anna Plummer and Donald Marek handling scenery and junior college support.
In November 1931 D Van Nostrand Company releases Pathways To Print by G F Harrington and Lawrence Martin a practical amateur handbook on writing. The book covers every writing type from sports reviews to poetry and children stories while offering pro and con guidance for aspiring authors.
A short poem reflects on God's presence in nature. It notes sky clouds stars willows sparrows and flowers as evidence that God is near in every place and space. The piece centers on spiritual consolation.
A reflective verse fragment contrasts Julius Caesar with Latin culture and a famed Latin book. The speaker muses on inspiration seizing the author and driving him to write of bold dares and historic notions.
President Wayne Wilson led the junior class meeting after school last Wednesday to choose class colors. The colors selected are dark red and ivory. Miss Patton outlined dinner tickets required for the junior senior banquet.
Room one at Heights school conducted an extensive bears theme across classes. Students read stories after The Three Bears, did arithmetic on bear ideas, memorized poems, sang Teddy Bear and The Big Brown Bear, created bear art, and presented songs, poems, and The Three Bears to parents and peers.
Educator and author Earl E. Harper will address the 1956 commencement. Harper, a former Boston University and Lasell faculty member, has led Simpson College and was named head of the State University of Iowa School of Fine Arts, taking his duties next year.
The Centennial school children plan to listen to the 18 May peace broadcast from Wales as part of the 17th World Friendship initiative. They will send suitcases of clothing and basics to Spanish children labeled Por a child in Spain, coordinated by the World Friendship Among the Children committee in New York.
Sixth grade pupils at the junior high prepare travel booklets as home room projects. They study an atlas and obtain U S maps to plan a tour marked on a map showing train plane or car travel. The rest contains write ups and illustrations of interesting places on the tour.
A quirky fragment mentions Caesar and a forgiving stance, with a playful aside about Hirs Hhamesake being a cat, attributed to Maxine Baxter. The passage reads as whimsical musings on fame, fate, and a pet interjecting into grand adventures.
Washington High School Marching Band presents an hour long program at Case Field tonight featuring a 15 minute figure march and a full concert under artificial lighting. Maurice Brayton directs a varied set including Entry of the Gladiators and National Emblem with works by Mendelssohn Fillmore and Bagley.
Class day moved from Friday May 20 to Tuesday May 24 due to the marching band’s trip to Minneapolis. The vocal groups planned a concert but the band will host an exhibition at Casefield tonight to raise trip funds. Letters and high school annuals will be distributed May 24.
Lincoln grade school third graders toured a Lincoln produce store led by Charles Randall. They learned about cream testing for sediment and butter fat, observed Silkies chickens kept for show, and watched egg candling and packing with grade distinctions from one to three.
The HY club hosted its Mother and Son banquet last Wednesday with attendees and program details continued on page 8. Local participants and sponsors were recognized as part of the event in the community’s ongoing celebration of mothers and families.
Johnny Yousling opened with LOCH LOMOND on piano accordion for the Girl Reserve meeting. Speaker E A Ralston discussed The American Home and the role of women, urging mental and physical health and listing seven steps for preserving mental health including facing reality and avoiding worry.
A week of rest fuels a new journey as dances and class plays reveal budding romances among seniors Peg and David shine in the senior play and whispers of Mr and Mrs Forbes arise. Freshman troubles brew while notes expose a mix of confessions and petty quarrels.
Whispers speak of two weeks left in school and the忙 schedules as students rush to finish back work. Debate questions 1 location 2 time 8 transportation 4 Kats 65 finance spark wrangling but delay final decisions as a bell rings.
Washington high school band aims to attend the national contest in Minneapolis marking a first for a large group. Students, siblings, and staff including Maurice Brayton and Major Saul led early practice, with two new twirlers boosting morale and support from the community.
In Be Kind to Animals Week the Wallace fifth graders performed radio style talks as animals to illustrate needs for food, homes and kindness. Names include Frederick Pehler Gwendolyn Ramseyer Barbara Etter John Gamble Paul Maxwell Lester R Ballew Shirley Brown Ellen Caldwell Doyle Gray Margaret Stoops Mary Justine George and Harry Donaldson. Fourth grade reported perfect attendance. A flock of about fifty goldfinches halted in a school elm during a rainstorm, noted from a field guide as likely migrants from Mexico.
The mixed chorus performed at the local Methodist church last Sunday concluding their church tour. Marion Timmins sang a solo as they offered The Hearens Are Telling by Beethoven and Come Ye Blessed by Scott.
The piece mentions a Friday night J. C. format, a plea to Don’s employer for time off, and a jest about Mr Jurgens’ past in German sass. Norman Schoonover is suggested to start a dating bureau, amid talk of double ticket sales benefiting him and others.
The high school band holds extra drills for a Minnesota contest in Minneapolis with sessions on Tuesday to Thursday 7 30 to 10 00 Friday 8 to 10 and Monday 8 to 10.
A survey of graduates reveals varied paths from junior college and Iowa City moves to Des Moines beauty culture school and Drake University for journalism. Several plan farm work, nursing training, or staying local for additional schooling in Washington Iowa and Ames.
Washington junior college golfers traveled to Muscatine for an inter school match. Gifford Morrison beat Barnard 4 up and Gene Tucker defeated Tucker 3 up. Carstensen and Rininsland won their matches while Bishop and Howe also faced close results. A rematch is set for next Wednesday at the Washington country club.
Readable excerpts show Washington High School seniors and juniors debating how they would spend one hour left to live. Students such as Milo Steele and Martha Anne Mace reveal humor and thought, balancing farewells, wills, and moments with friends while others express varied reactions and age influences.
The YWCA entertained senior graduates at a banquet with table decor ofwire candles and floral bonquets. Tomat o juice cocktails and chicken a la king featured a formal menu while Mrs. A E Atchison welcomed guests and Mary Angie Westphal and Kitty Mae Maddock spoke. Mr Arnold addressed the group on the origins of the YMCA in China and the education of Chinese youth, with Gingerich in charge of the program.
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