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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1928
Page
5
The Puddler editor Edna James 28 Grade reporter Mary Anderson 30 B. B. reporter Virgil Bugbee 20 H. S. reporter Edna Wehling 30 club reporter Marcela Sampson 31
Monday morning two agriculture classes debated if the hog industry grew from corn. The Freshmen supported the affirmative, Juniors the negative. Judges Edna James Lucille Taylor Roy Fisher rendered a two to one verdict for the negative. Attendance notes and a roundup of school events follow with sports upcoming basketball tournament details.
The following pupils were excused from Miss Kuper's room Friday afternoon for good behavior Marcus Cassell Loyd Hart grave Eliza Goldsberry Reva Hansen Dorthea Kasparak Harold Martin Maxine Earhart Patty Shultz Eila Silkett Russell Staley Harry Weber Marvin Drake
All but three pupils in the Intermediate Room were dismissed Friday afternoon for earning citizenship points. The fifth and sixth grades observed Washington's Birthday with a short program. Six graders, Edward Cassel, Stewart Earhart, Helen Sampson, Elna Arner, Dwight Lowe and Luther Sampson, were present. Sixth grade studies Switzerland in Geography while the fifth grade studies the United States.
The list names Albert Hance Jr Nola Fern Hance Elsie Schultz Evinor Pethoud and Ruth Gretzinger as students with perfect attendance and no tardies earning certificates. Elsie Schultz and Doyle Godden scored 100 in their final six weeks arithmetic test. Albert Hance Jr and Elsie Schultz are noted for the top marks.
Louis Drake was absent Friday due to illness. Mary Andersen records week ending February 24, 1928, in school notes. Ardine Arner and Doyle Godden achieved 95 or higher on the geography test.
A jumble of overheard remarks from Worth Space Lyle Cassell to Melton about reading in cold weather. Fragments show John D and Geneveive D banter about utensils with soup and salad, a poker bridge hand exchange, and a construction company relation.
The six weeks plan on citizenship succeeded with 55 pupils, only four excused for half days. Next six weeks may raise requirements. Chapel program featured patriotic songs by Mrs. Meserve, poems by Nettie Godden and Naomi Wilfley, and an engaging talk on famous American history by Mr. Caster.
The S. C. debate team traveled to Bruning on Monday and lost by unanimous decision. They argued well on both constructive and rebuttal, supporting the negative side and meeting each point of the opposition. Judges were two Hebron gentlemen and a Carleton business man. A second debate against Geneva High School in their auditorium also featured strong constructive work and an especially engaging rebuttal.
The Steele City debating team will meet the Geneva squad on Friday March 2 at the church. Both teams have shown strong work and the event invites a good crowd to support both sides and boost Steele City.
Sampson led scoring with five field goals as Alexandria edged Steele City by 18 to 5 in the second game. Alexandria's Walerrath topped the scoring with six field goals and two fouls. Andrews added two field goals and one foul for Alexandria in the earlier game, which finished 13 to 5.
Geneva secures a 2 to 1 victory in a neck and neck debate against Hastings. Three Hastings professors judged the contest while Casla, the debate coach, and Naomi Wilfley accompanied the team on the trip.
A testimonial ad claims stomach gas forced a man from bed and relief came after using Adlerika. The copy asserts the first spoonful relieves gas and removes waste, promising better meals and sleep, with Arner's Drug Store as the seller.
A playful snippet asks where Bill spends his week end and answers that he goes to the barber shop. The brief relies on a punny exchange and implies a light, local humor tone.
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