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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
5
A chaotic evening describes seniors rushing to a reserved bowling night. They struggle with equipment, wrong shoes, and crowded lanes while a lively student crowd enjoys the chaotic fun and a future banquet at the hotel.
The Debate club will hold its annual banquet on Monday evening May 12 at the Lincoln Hotel. Rabbi Bergman of Dixon will give a book review and debate coach Mr Robbins hopes letters will arrive to be presented at the event.
The Hi-Tri group gathered at the YWCA on April 15 for a monthly meeting. They enjoyed a potluck supper, followed by devotionals led by Joyce Long and memory work as they worked toward earning pins.
A fashion column reports on bow tied blouses with plaid and solid colors worn by several girls on S H 8. Marion Ague and Jo Corey are noted for standout pieces while Arlita Murray and Margaret Saillard wear chic blouses. Shoulder bags, notably Polly Jewell’s fire truck red, are rising in popularity.
At a recent assembly the 1946-47 season was capped with letter awards. Varsity letters went to Bill Stevens captain and teammates Don Girton Phil Hey Manuel Garcia Sam Calloway Ed Hussing Irvin Mellinger DuWayne Dietz. Fresh-Soph letters were given to Clark Prentiss John Bowman Palmer Miller Jim Kachler Jim Wright Ed Wells Larry Wooster Bob Czuprynski Leo Prophet Jack Bowman John Hall Warren Sonneman. The article also includes unrelated quotes about women and criticism.
The schedule lists meets from April 14 to June 23 including Inter-Class on April 14 16 and 22 Open meets on April 22 Kewanee Relays April 25 Freeport April 20 Gateway Classis at Clinton May 2 Rock Island Geneseo at Sterling May 6 East Rockford Relays May 10 Twin City Triangular May 17 District Meet at Rock Island May 20 Dixon at Sterling May 23 Geneseo Night Relays and State Meet at Champaign May 22 23 with Conference Meet at Sterling noted for late May.
The article hints at a Freshman Sophomore Relays meet with teams including J-Rock Falls Community A Sterling Princeton Mendoza and Dixon. It notes preparations for a forthcoming conference meet at Thamombhorag with expectations of strong performances.
The annual inter-class meet at the stadium began April 21 with juniors leading and freshmen trailing as seniors in third. Individual winners include Dietz in 100 yd dash, Behrens in 70 yd high hurdles, and Hussing in high jump with ties for first, while team totals favor Juniors 27 15 to 21 for Sophomores and Seniors.
Publicity chair Bob Giffrow lists organizers Ed One Alyce Lambrecht Kathleen Leonard Herb Miller Jim McCormick Don Poston Jean Stanley Coleta. Invitations chaired by Mary Hess with Betty Fortune Arlene Haak Mary Vaughn Norma Moreland. Program chaired by Labelle Flynn with Jona Mae Buhrow Phyllis Frank Joan Keiser June Meyer Lois Pfundstein Beverly Sulpouf Mary Marquis Joyce Cole. Come one Come all to the Junior Prom.
G A A highlights show Sterling G A A winning first in District Telegraphic Basketball Tour nament with Dundee first, Downers Grove second, Geneva Kinmundy tied for third in state competition. Team members list includes McBride Geer Berger Long Beach Stouffer Iley Propheter Hey. Eileen Stouffer eight baskets of nine. team rose from 22nd to fourth among 143 schools. Ping pong winner Janna Hey runner-up Kay Hoogeveen. Club forms for sharp shooters with eight spots. Stunts and volleyball tours planned. after school gym stunts aid awards.
On Tuesday April 22 the Dixon Dukes tamed Sterling in a tennis meet despite limited practice. Singles results show Russell 6-1 5-2 over J Lawrence Leer 6-2 6-2 Angell 6-2 6-3 Schmide 6-3 6-3 Dick Ward 7-5 6-2 while doubles saw Russell.Leer beat Lawrence.DeWeerd 7-5 6-1 and Angell Schmide 6-3 6-1 over Young Prentiss.
An irritable old sportsman woke at 3 o'clock to a seedy drunk at his door. The man, slurring, asked if the sportsman was the one who advertised for a partner to go lion hunting in Africa. He declared he would not accompany him on any conditions, then left.
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