This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1938
Page
6
The Washington schools thank the Evening Journal for allowing weekly publication of their school news. They acknowledge the added expense and express deep gratitude to Elder and Shannon and the staff for generous cooperation in making the service possible.
The piece bids farewell to Miss Stone and Mr. Jurgens as they depart for marriage and new posts. It notes Stone's sisterly teaching in admiration and Jurgens as a popular German class instructor and violinist. The editorial ends with humorous sleep tips and a light warning about exams.
Awards were given to band members including Dave Pearson Don Beenblos som Richard Birney Everette rham Herman Matueha Milo eele Stewart Bell Mary Snid Betty Kolosick Esther Mas Ruth Turner. The Junior high school band of 56 pieces sponsors a concert Wednesday at 6:45.
An editorial notes pen pal exchanges between high school students raise concerns about legality and safety. It cites rare plant leaf fines, potential elopements, and cross cultural ambitions while listing several international correspondents from Austria to Chile. The piece argues such wide contact could foster peace despite dangers.
Two weeks ago the Wallace school third graders staged Hansel and Gretel with home made scenery and a gingerbread house. Cast included Paul Yearlan Marg ret Ralston Charles Griffin Clara Ann Falk and others with Virginia Reenblossom Jack Dempsey as ushers and Richard Vacha Charles Vatruba as stage committee. Donald Hunt served as announcer.
Third graders read Geography For Beginners focusing on homes and building materials such as lumber stones clay brick cement and concrete. They explore clothing fibers including cotton silk flax linen leather fur and rubber along with foods like corn wheat oats rice fruits sugar cattle meat poultry fish milk butter and cheese.
The G A A baseball tournament features five girls teams from 8th grade through freshmen. Freshmen beat sophomores 14 13 and juniors 19 7 after extra innings, while freshmen also edge juniors 19 18 and freshmen top eighth grade 15 8. Dorothy Connor leads as games are scheduled around 7 30 am and after school.
The Junior High annual track meet held May 23 featured top points by Marion Turnipseed Arlo Burham and Bob Lowe. Turnipseed led with 19 points across multiple events followed by Burham 18 and Lowe 24, with placings listed for each race and field event.
Dale Carnegie argues youth has time on its side and questions if a college education is necessary. He cites Franklin, outlines virtues, stresses enthusiasm and determination, and offers job-finding and self-improvement guidance. The pamphlet can be read in an hour.
Examination timetable lists periods and subjects from May 31 to June 2. Locations include Room 201 202 291 112 103 115 106 and rooms for World History American History English Bible General Science Biology Sociology Latin Speech Physics Music Shorthand Journalism Solid Geometry Cicero with multiple time slots and room assignments.
Clinton Stewart, a junior at six feet two and 170 pounds, plays basketball and track while participating in band Hi-Y and letter club. June Arlene Knotek, also a junior, is noted for charm, poise, collections, and outside activities including glee club and chorus. she plans junior college and enjoys stamps, postcards, antiques, and pets.
Wayne Wilson, a popular high school junior, serves as junior class president and enjoys photography, outdoor activities, and music. He favors Some Day My Prince Will Come and follows a life of outdoor leisure, with plans for summer camping and fishing. He formerly lived in Washington, IA.
Aged fourth and sixth graders in literature write short poems to explore poetry. Readable pieces include Flowers of Spring by Marilyn Stewart and My Pony by Jean Gault, reflecting simple themes, playful imagery, and gentle observations.
The finals on May 20 saw Hubert Wilson defeat last year’s champion Faulkner in a close five-match series. Ninety participants competed, with Wilson crowned and carried by fellow students as Guy Carlton prepared to present the loving cup.
Mary Elizabeth Atchison valedictorian of the class of 1938 at Washington High School received a one year Readers Digest subscription beginning with the July 1938 issue. The award recognizes past achievement and anticipates future success.
New officers were installed May 17 in the high school auditorium. Frances Sartor is president with June Knotek as vice president and Mary Donaldson as secretary. Other roles include Helen Rhodebeck treasurer Clara Huber program Maurita Daniel social Tone Steele music Shiney Peterson finance Betty Kiefer social service Gayle Davis publicity and advisers Miss Grace Randall Miss Letla Anderson and Miss Marjorie Stivers.
An observer notes the Demons show strong potential for next season with two squads planned and six players over six feet tall. Key prospects include Myron White, Charles Snyder, Clinton Stewart, Captain Lewis, Red Little, Bill Kiesey, Jordon Carstensen, Bob Anderson, Ellis Finke, and Donald Mitchell as spring practice focuses on fundamentals and a new offense.
Wayne pursues engineering as a major goal, despite reference to a North Pole feat. The article highlights his ambition and notes plans for future study and career path in engineering.
The Commercial club held its final party of the year indoors at the high school due to weather. Wieners chips marshmallows and a beverage were served before attending Start Cheering at the State Theater. Committee members were Ruth Boller Ruth Smith Mae Rita Ragan and Ben Moore. Others helped include Cloud Willits Duane Griggs and Marsh Atkinson.
A lighthearted column recalls local barroom chatter about Billy Walk er and other students. It cites notes of affection, a bombarded halls incident, and a theater misstep with the star of Daley caught asleep on stage during rehearsal.
University of Iowa Campus Camera club displays state contest entries at W. H. S. in Iowa City February 1938. Twenty enlargements from Iowa subjects, selected for artistic and photographic quality, travel for a statewide exhibition.
Centennial students presented a program on decoration day with a flag salute and songs. Fourth and fifth graders performed while Sara Lou Miller spoke on the pledge and Miss Mary Voorhees described the flag company, followed by remarks from Douglas Morrison and others. The event ended with an invitation to Memorial day services and a science lesson on petits amphibians in the second grade.
Dorthea Snyder signs off from Touch and Go thanking contributors for notes and scribbles. She explains stepping back as vacation calls and credits journalism peers for boosting effort, ending with cheerful well wishes and cheerio.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.