Editorial staff and newsroom roster listing names
Editorial staff and newsroom roster listing editors reporters and support roles at the Junior College in a period newspaper item. Names include Evelyn Miller Marjorie Faulkner Ellen Gidley Julia Harvey Mary Hesseltine Nyla Reinier Marge Walker Richard Van erus Bill Brown Maxine Logan Joe Pease Shirley Peterson Dorthea Snyder Helen Patterson Keith Gillespie Florence Godwin and Mary Atchison Headlines Journalism class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Miller
Marjorie Faulkner
Bu- Ellen Gidley
Julia Harvey
Mary Hesseltine
Nyla Reinier
Marge Walker
Richard Vanerus
Bill Brown
Maxine Logan
Joe Pease
Shirley Peterson
Dorthea Snyder
Helen Patterson
Keith Gillespie
Florence Godwin Junior College
Mary Atchison
Editorial on Courtesy and Promptness for School Parties
The piece urges students to show courtesy, promptness, and cooperation in school life and during end of term parties. It emphasizes paying fees, respecting chaperones, and avoiding last minute absences to ensure all organizers and peers enjoy the event.
Students plan paths after graduation in a stream of goals
The group lists plans ranging from more schooling to immediate work. Several express intent for junior college, nursing training, or business studies, with others aiming for Drake University, Parsons College, or engineering at Iowa. Some still undecided or leaning toward work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yon Batterson
Phyllis Crone
Voris Jew Voip
Hurlington
Twila Mangold
Lwila Jarvis
Martha Shockey
Mildred Meyer
Phin
State Teachers College
Underclassmen Farewell Message To Seniors At Graduation
In a graduation themed reflection underclassmen address the senior class at our school with wishes for opportunity and wisdom. They acknowledge the emotional moment, note changes ahead, and urge seniors to prepare for the hard world while valuing old ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Mater
Mumps Rumors and Prom Night Puzzles at School
The note reads like a gossip column from a high school crowd. Measles and mumps rumors swirl while students discuss dates for a class picnic with Ned Barden and Mr. Kford. The message hints at crushes, farewells, and social plans amid uncertain health news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara
Ned
Romeo) Barden
Paul Kford
Timeworn phrases in a school day chaos
A muddled classroom scene shows a teacher frustrated by discipline and loud chatter. The narrator recalls strict phrases, exits to the office, and the looming test tomorrow as students endure a tense, noisy day.
Tucker to Play at Theta Mu Formal
Gene Tucker and his orchestra will furnish music for the Theta Mu Formal in the gymnasium. The event titled A May Party features many formals and colorful attire. Betty Stewart chairs refreshments and Marge Walker handles decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Theta Mu
Gene Tucker
Betty Stewart
Marge Walker
Who's Who Senior Students Share Clash Across Arts
Two seniors featured in Who's Who entries describe studies in English chemistry sociology and homemaking. They list activities from Glee Club to Forensic Club and note hobbies scrapbooking dancing and cinema while naming peers and favorite pieces in a period tone.
Pupils Visit United Mattress Company in Stew art School Trip
First grade pupils from Stew art School visited the United Mattress Company on May 10. They toured the factory with Mr. Jeter, learned about mattress making, received candy bars, and later wrote thank you notes and drew pictures of their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart School
Miss Ferne
United Mattress Company
Scuowi
Gidtble
Betty Jeter
Luiten
Mr. Jeter
US land use proportions in a 100 acre field
Department of Agriculture estimates land use in the United States would be 19 acres tilled fields 37 acres pasture 32 acres woodland and about 12 acres waste land housing roads and other uses if all land aligned to a 100 acre field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
High School Clubs Vote for Officers
The Commercial Club elected Bob Gray president Neva Jean Robertson vice president and Virginia Holden secretary treasurer for the coming year. Roberta Wheelan became president with Margaret Ragan as vice president and Neva Jean Robertson as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Bob Gray
Neva Jean Robertson
Virginia Holden
Sunset Park
Art Club
Penn Clit
Maasdam
Miss Wood
Roberta Wheelan
Margaret Ragan
Theta Mu
Busy final days for Cedar Rapids seniors
Last days of school bring a flurry of activity for senior home rooms. Students arrange voting for the senior picnic and party, buy tickets for the banquet on the twenty third, form committees for baccalaureate and commencement, and plan transportation to Ellis Park. Cap and gown fittings are arranged and class announcements prepared. Some juniors and seniors seek dates for the party while Miss Mercer plans a party for the 28th. Underclassmen focus on reading work as committees form for the Junior Senior Banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids
Miss Mercer
Senior class presents Almost Eighteen at high school May 24
The senior class play Almost Eighteen a three act comedy directed by Miss Flood will be staged in the high school auditorium May 24 at 8 o clock. Cast includes Borthea Snyder Eddie's young love Jack Mace Eddie Barry with supporting roles Marge Faulkner and others. The play has been praised by schools and papers as a strong high school production offering carefree entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Flood
Borthea Snyder
Eddie
Jack Mace
Eddie Barry
Bing Crosby
Leonard Widtchott
George
Hayes
William Barry
Ray Whisler
Beatrice
Mary Walker
Mabel Warren
Junie Richer
Mrs. Granville
Womans Club
Jtte Warrett
Tommy
Iddie
Carl Klemm
Salty
Margaret Hennon
Mr. Merritt
Richard Weeks
Miss Dalrymple
Marge Faulkner
United States
Breckinridge
Minn
Velegram
Butler
de. Democrat
Tom Blewitt
Denefield High School
Duluth
Senior Class of 1940 Bids Adieu to Washington High
The Senior Class of 1940 bids farewell to life at Washington High School two days before graduation. They recall friendships, teachers, and activities with mixed pride and regret, noting life will be harder after school and wishing the 1941 class worthy successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Old Washington High School
W. H
Washington High School
Dear Old High School
High School
High School Band Plans Lawn Concert May 27
A sixty piece high school concert band will perform a varied program of semi classical and popular selections on Monday evening May 27 in place of the originally planned date. It will be the final appearance for ten seniors led by Jane Steele and Milo Steele. A complete selections list will be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Steele
Carolyn Strong
Clara Anne Huber
Mildred Hughes
Martha Shockey
Norene McParland
Charles Sutton
Kenton Kurts
Bob McLaughlin
Milo Steele
UC Advises Thoroughly Cook Bear Meat for Safety
The University of California urges American housewives to cook bear meat thoroughly to prevent trichinosis infection, stating that properly cooked bear meat is a safe source.
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The
University of California
University
May Calendar Highlights for Senior Activities
The May schedule lists Theta My Spring Formal on May 20, Junior Senior Banquet and Prom Rendezvous at the Methodist Church on May 23, and Class Day activities plus an 8:00 Senior Class Play on May 24. Students should note dates and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta
Methodist Church
Wintry Weather Doesn’t Stop Picnic At Sunset Park
The Commercial Club held a Wednesday picnic despite cold winds with themes of Wiener roast fare. Ruth Miner and Ralph Le Moine, commercial teachers, served as chaperones while Old Man Winter stirred up trouble but did not spoil the event.
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Commercial Club
Witter
Sunset Park
Weiners
Ruth Miner
Ralph le Moine
Homemaking Girls Elect Candidates for Ames Conference
May 14 in the library elected representatives to attend the Homemaking conference in Ames. Candidates from Homemaking: Elizabeth Cndwell Ira Daniel Joan Michels Laura Stout Betty Ward Dorothy Watson. From Homemaking II: Mary Smensing Ruth Hotle Viola Marek Dorothy Turner. Two girls chosen from each class with alternates named. Dorothy Watson chosen from Homemaking with Ila Daniel as alternate. Viola Marek chosen from Homemaking II with Dorothy Turner as alternate.
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Ames
Elizabeth Cndwell
Ira Daniel
Joan Michels
Laura Stout
Betty Ward
Dorothy Watson
Mary Smensing
Ruth Hotle
Viola Marek
Dorothy Turner
Ila Daniel
Final examination schedule for junior college classes
The second semester final exams are set to begin Thursday May 23 and run through Wednesday May 24 with room by room times for courses such as Secretarial Science Biology German American History English Chemistry Psychology Mathematics English German Government Play Production and European History.
Sawmill Moves From Riverside to New Site in Iowa
Dave Kusmell of Montpelier Iowa moves his Russell mill about 20 miles east of Riverside along the Swenka timber tract. The mill operated near Riverside at the Swenka tract and then the Y junction, remaining active through fall and winter before relocating.
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Riverside
Dave Kusmell
Montpelier
Iowa
Muscatine
Russell
Swenka
Tri- Cities
Hilda Olds
Fourth Avenue
Washington
Cummings
Loras Swift
Marengo
Clair Swift
Clair Freund
Richmond
Rose
Raymond Dautremont
Glenn Gringer
Rionald
Hills
Russell Denison
Glenn Rummelhart
Clement Rummelhart
Clementine
Iowa City
L. G. Rummelhart
Roseby Pitts
Omaha
Kluwer Dautremont
Cedar
Possible replacement of Allied Army chief in France
French Premier Paul Reynaud hints at replacing Gen Maurice Gamelin with Gen Alphonse Georges who leads French field forces and is regarded as the brains of the French general staff amid the war against Germany.
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Maurice Gamelin
France
Germany
Paul Reynaud
Alphonse Georges
Prom Dates and Graduation Week Activities For Class of 1940
Seniors prepare for Class Day speeches awards and Hi-Life dedication. Juniors plan May 23 banquet at the Methodist Church with a secret theme. May 24 Rendezvous dance and May 26 Bacculaureate services at the Methodist Church. May 28 Cedar Rapids picnic at Ellis Park and May 29 diplomas for about 120 high school and 14 college graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Ralston
Lucy
Cedar Rapids
Methodist Church
Miss Flood
Rev. Klein
Ellis Park
Bob Macon
Weeks Is Valedictorian for Senior Class
Richard Weeks chosen valedictorian after seven semesters of grades averaging mostly A and B. Alberta Godfrey named salutatorian with an average of 16 A’s and 13 B’s.
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Richard Weeks
Alberta Godfrey
Lincoln School Woodworking Class In Riverside County
Lincoln School in Riverside hosts a third grade woodworking program led by Miss Landau three times weekly. Students design personal patterns and color schemes, craft items like door stops and book ends, and finish them with two coats of paint. The school provides tools and benches while students supply wood.
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Lincoln School
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William Steele
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Swill
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Maintainence Corps
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Donald Morrison
Ellen Gidley
Gayle Lhoberteen
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Harol Flynn
Rosalind Rassel
Mattress Factory
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Tern Sentors
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Paradise
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Georges
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Oakdale Sanitarium
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Grace Tremmel
Gertrude Heitzman
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