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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1934

Page

3

Modern Art Emerges at Iowa with Grant Wood Lead

A new school of modern American art grows at the University of Iowa under Professor Grant Wood. Critics split, some deeming Woodian art as lacking art, others praising its fresh view of Iowa and its people, highlighted by his widely discussed American Gothic.

University of Iowa Iowa City Grant Wood Graphic University Wood Towa Iowa Margus W. Childs

Doctor links nervous disorders to patient patterns

Dr W P Houston of Augusia Georgia notes over six percent of clinic patients suffer nervous and mental disorders. He warns physicians face choices between denying relief or misattributing symptoms and urges acceptance of psychological treatment for psychological troubles rather than seeking unnecessary operations.

W. P. Houston Augusia University of Georgia Medical School Psychology Clinic University of Georgia

Dinner Dance for J C Graduates at Country Club

The Junior College graduation week includes a reception and dinner Friday May 25 at 7 00 p m at the Country Club. Committees and advisors list members for General Decoration Program Dinner and Reception with music by the Rhythm Rascals.

J. C Country Club

Washington Junior College Second Semester Exam Schedule

The list shows second semester exam times for Washington Junior College in Washington Iowa. Courses include Psychology English English II and IV French European History Chemistry Mathematics American Government American History and more with dates in May and room numbers such as 209 123 113 211 and 300.

Washington Junior College Washington Iowa Tueday

Graduates' Plans for the Future

Graduates share varied futures with many undecided hopes. Marie Hay plans to work while Henrietta Hull will attend the University of Minnesota and Jean Smith aims for the University of Iowa. Others discuss road to higher learning, teaching contracts, or poultry studies, with some unsure about next steps.

Beth Crow Marie Hay Henrietta Hull University of Minnesota Helen Jungbluth Lucile Nicola Marjorie Robertson Jean Smith University of Iowa William Stewart Hubert Turner William Wells Jack Lytle Edsath Brown Stanley Dayton Ames Daryl Crawford Iowa Wendell Shaffer Maurice Mayo Robert McFarlane Pariers

Denison University Regulation on Illness and Death

A Denison University regulation states that the student may be affected by long continued illness or death. The wording appears garbled, implying allowances or considerations for students facing prolonged illness or bereavement.

Denison University

Iowa University Faculty Veterans Reach Two-Decade Mark

Fifty four instructors at the University of Iowa have served on the faculty for more than twenty years, reflecting long tenure and commitment to teaching and research.

University of Iowa

Cards Reach Second in Muscatine Tennis Meet

Six Cardin als scored enough points to finish second among three teams in the Muscatine meet. Singles contenders Hup Turner and Dave Boyer led with strong play while doubles team Homer Jackson Jacek Lytle Wendell Shafer and Gene Trask faced stiff competition from Muscatine and Burlington players. Muskies won the title.

Cardinals Muscatine Hup" Turner Dave Boyer Homer Jackson Jacek Lytle Wendell Shafer Gene Trask Burlington Muskies

Chicago Woman Earns Master’s Degree for Dishwashing Thesis

A University of Chicago co ed was awarded a master’s degree after submitting a thesis titled Four Ways to Wash Dishes. Columbia University granted a Ph D to the author of The Duties of a School Janitor.

University of Chicago Columbia University

Radio venture to begin from Admiral Byrd flagship

A pioneering radio program launches Saturday night November 18 from Admiral Byrd’s flagship off Chile. The show will air on the Columbia network from 10 to 14 30 p m EST.

Admiral Byrd Chile Columbia

Cardinal staff congratulated on fine progress by N S P A

The J C Spanish Club enjoyed a banquet at the Congress Hotel with Wilma Palmer singing two songs. Burke Gillespie spoke about Cervantes and Junior Cuddy gave a biography of a modern Spanish writer. Mrs Williams talked about South American schools. Guests included Dean and Mrs Mead and Miss Melinski. A year end picnic is planned for June 7 at Sunset Park.

Congress Hotel Wilma Palmer Brownell Lusan Burke Gillespie Cervantes Junior Cuddy

Minnesota students found guilty of selling stolen books

Three University of Minnesota students were found guilty of selling stolen books and placed on probation after they had replaced the volumes. The decision favors lenient penalties as restitution was made by the students.

University of Minnesota

DePauw Professor Calculates College Cost Shift

A DePauw University professor develops a model showing how tuition and other expenses rise differently from income. The study highlights rising debt loads for students and potential policy implications for funding, financial aid, and access to higher education.

College Cardinal News Progress in National Scholastic Press

The College Cardinal, a year member of the National Scholastic Press Association, shows improved ratings from Third Class Fair to Second Class Good this year. The Journalism Department at the University of Minnesota sponsors the NSPA groups and scoring.

College Cardinal National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Department University of Minnesota Cardinal

Five artists present musical program at junior college assembly

The student association hosted a Wednesday May 16 junior college assembly. The program featured Willis Witmer on piano, a trombone ensemble led by Maurer Mayo, Karl Bevins with marimba solos, and Helen Melins at the piano.

Willis Witmer Maurer Mayo Willis Wittmer Karl Bevins Helen Melins

Byrd Antarctic Progress Report Broadcast Timed

A weekly progress update from Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s second Antarctic expedition will be transmitted live from the Antarctic via radio each Saturday night.

Richard F. Byrd Antarctic

Junior College Commencement and Baccalaureate Schedule

The Baccalaureate Service for the junior college graduates will be at the Methodist church May 27 at 7 30 p m with Dr Eastwood delivering the sermon. Commencement will be at the same church Thursday night May 31 at 8 00 p m with Dr W W Bowers of Waterloo giving the address and William Stewart singing a solo.

Methodist Church Eastwood W. W. Bowers Waterloo William Stewart

Detective Leaves Washington Junior College With Observations

A departing alert detective at Washington Junior College praises the Janitors Corp for a long record of efficiency and notes Barker and Masson for steady service. He mentions the mysterious "300 club" looming toward oblivion and notes alumnus Arthur A. Zuhn of the Pyrd expedition from the State University of Iowa.

Washington Junior College Janitors Corp Barker Masson 300 Club Arthur A. Zuhn The State University of Iowa

Washington teeth display now owned by Maryland dental school

The famous false teeth once shown at the Century of Progress are identified as property of the University of Maryland dental school. The note also mentions that pictures with themes must be submitted at Northwestern University to let the professor recognize the owner of the work.

George Washington University of Maryland Dental School Northwestern University

J C Weiner Roast at Fern Cliff

The Junior College picnic occurred Friday evening May 11 at Fern Cliff. Students met at the high school at 4 00 p m and traveled by car to the spot. Some boys including Mr Mead and Mr Gingerich practiced shooting while others climbed cliffs or gathered flowers. A fire formed around 6 39 p m and weiners and marshmallows were toasted and eaten with enthusiasm.

Fern Cliff Mead Gingerich

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