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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1928
Page
6
The passage reflects graduates recalling four years at Washington High School and facing new responsibilities. It expresses gratitude, asks for worthy citizenship, and welcomes attendees as graduates receive the final reward of their high school efforts.
Mrs Stella Shockley and granddaughter Ula Chambers of Keota visit in town while Mrs Shockley visits her son Carl Hardin in Missouri. John Coulter escorts Miss Alice Klippel to Britt Iowa for the summer on the farm. V Belfel and J H Warren build new homes on West Main. Fred and Burdette Duncan of Columbus Junction and R C Wells of Crawfordsville shop locally. Pinafore at the High School promises a great production Tuesday.
Averille Leffler arrived this morning from Audubon Iowa where she has been teaching and will spend the summer at home. Mrs Margaret Brown went to Centerville this morning to visit at the home of her son FP W Brown over the weekend.
Change in arrangements for Rebecca Ellen Moore who died in Portland Oregon. Her funeral moves to the local Christian church at 2:30 Sunday with burial at Elm Grove cemetery. Rev Mr Nalley of Keota to conduct the service. Miss Moore belonged to the Rebekah lodge.
The address frames graduates as cargo of quality ready to sail into industry and profession. It urges each senior to pursue destiny with resolve, influence peers, avoid sordidness, and anchor in the heavenly harbor after life's voyage.
Harold Montgomery will assume the Washington county farm bureau agent post on Friday June 1. He has a background teaching vocational agriculture at Washington High School and recently completed a year as agent in Maquoketa. He and Mrs. Montgomery are house hunting in town.
Glass was used as early as 2500 B C though no blown glass appeared before the Christian era. The note traces ancient use and development of glassmaking techniques across civilizations and eras.
Mrs F E Young of Crawfordsville attended the high school class of 1923 graduation where her granddaughter Thelma Long was a member. Mrs Mary Goolander of Keota visited Drakeville. Mrs E J Whistler of Omaha arrived to see Mrs Ida Cavander and was formerly Pearl Stephens of this city. Mrs R J McFarlan returned to West Burlington after a visit with her sister Mrs L B Johnson. County home ladies were guests at Fox Theatre. John Wehr drove to Waterloo for the weekend. Walter Barnett, ex Journal employee, heads to California for months. Alfred Johnsons report a new Otumwa restaurant business. Mr and Mrs TI Jack and Velva of Vinton visit. Jack once managed the A P store here. Jean Johnson from Cedar Rapids visits tonight. Town teachers head home for vacation. Miss Mary Welch leaves for Paxton Illinois and Miss Alice Klippel for Britt, Iowa before trip abroad. Jean Carrott leaves for Rockford and Lorena Cooner for Springville.
Mrs S A Stephens and children of Ainsworth shop today. Mrs Will Wheelan of Perry attends graduation. The Journal offers 5c for copies of April 16 issue. Decoration Day closings noted. Various locals and visitors mentioned with brief activities and travel updates.
A lively evening Tuesday features Pinafore as a powerful entertainment with plenty of action. The production showcases a splendid cast delivering engaging, enjoyable performances.
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