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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
3
The list lists graduates from Washington Junior College and High School for 1930, naming hundreds of students across classes. Included are both junior college and high school recipients with multiple named individuals and an honor student designation.
A spring themed valedictory speech portrays the class of 1980 as seeds nurtured in a garden, ready for transplant into the world. It uses farmer imagery to express growth, resilience, and the coming challenges of post graduation life for each senior.
Ber Nadine Jones delivers the salutatory for the class of 1930 at Washington High School. The address reflects on 83 graduates, lifelong memories, parental and community support, and the transition from high school to alumna life with a hopeful challenge to embrace the future. The speech honors teachers, officials, and friends who aided the students’ journey.
Governor Hammill served as commencement speaker for the high school ceremony. Attorney E D Morrison announced a junior college scholarship funded by an anonymous donor, awarded to Burdette Westermark for integrity and industry. Diplomas were presented by President A B Atchison as seniors sang their class song.
Dutch Creek Play Day held at Hardscrabble school on May 17 featured morning races with girls and boys in grades 1 through 7 and a later dramatic contest. Winners included Wilma Snyder and Daryl Hotle, with awards for Best Talent and Posture. Judges were David Fulton, Lawrence McKune, and Edwin Griffith. New Haven school earned 45 points for top overall.
In Columbia Missouri May 29 1930 Miss Baja Roller of Stephens College will host her parents Dr and Mrs C F Roller and Ruth Roller Washington Town attending commencememt week events June 1 2 and 3 honoring E W Stephens and family. Miss Roller a 1930 graduate will receive her degree June 3.
Xenia notes report Mrs. R. L. Stephens as correspondent. One Stephens underwent appendicitis surgery at County hospital Monday morning and is recovering well. Everette Sewart owns a new Ford coach. John Jeffrey slowly improves from recent illness. Viola Hers is at her daughter’s home helping care for a new granddaughter. Olive Clegg of Soul Falls visited the uncles James Clegg, Robert, Duncan.
News notes visitors and local happenings from Washington and surrounding towns. Mrs Sam Evang Wyman visits Williamsburg relatives. several families and shoppers are listed. William Dunn suffers arm and shoulder injuries in a grinding accident and is treated locally before returning home. Juliet Cannon and Juanita Rees visit family. Elm Grove township farms bureau plans June 3 picnic at R M Buffington.
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