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Newspaper

Sterling Script

Location

Sterling, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1938

Page

1

Local newspaper Staff and Editorial Board List Fragment

A readable fragment lists staff roles and many names including Lyle Shannon editor Naomi Bentersa city editor Mary Beth Harrison business manager John Platt and a long roster of reporters and department heads. The page shows school administration and sports sections with numerous contributors and editors in a typical yearbook style display.

Lyle Shannon Naomi Bentersa Mary Beth Harrison John Platt Ass't John Havener Artadene Main Mary Andrews Soi Elmer Acereero Don Creataeh Weet Weetures Jean Brown Bob Salm Lawton McCandless DeVere Tarvin Sanita Bendewald Sporta Alice Mae Richards Bob Haag Dorothy Ewbank Lora Mae McCaslin Hermina Vogel Thoris Hoak Kathryn Cornelius

Reader Says Students Prefer No-Date Dances Over Formal Affairs

A Dear Editor letter argues that the majority of students do not want to rule dances. It notes three of four evening dances required dates or formals, and that a student council was rejected. The piece suggests the majority is undecided or outmaneuvered by an organized minority.

Marjorie Moulton Bill Houseman Charles Mangan Rose Daulton Bob Jurkens Marge Jones Carl Brewer Janet Ewbank al Davis Margie Porky” Johnson C. Paul Hack” Harshman Mary Jane Geyer Ruth Anne Castendyck Lillian Whitford June Frysinger Naomi Renters

Springfield Trip Funds Cause Senior Class Debate

Senior class members doubt a planned Springfield trip due to insufficient funds. Proposes setting aside a designated emergency fund, with any remainder to be used for annual events and dances, limiting free rein for committees to manage finances.

Springfield

Harrison Oil Painting Adopted by School Library

A handsome original oil work titled Beyond Sight of Land by Harrison was purchased by the school and hung in the library, featuring a marine scene.

Harrison

Hobbies and hearts in the high school scene

A lively column surveys the social whirl of S H S students and staff as hobbies spark romance, rivalries, and humor during spring. Names like Irvie Wolf, Fern Allen, Helen Lea Hansen, Bob Thomas, Zilma Sears, and Mary Anna appear amid tales of running, bird study, butterfly collecting, and mischief.

Irvie Wolf Fern Allen John Frey Helen Lea Hansen Frances Keraten Phyllis Shannon Frances Joe Mary Anna Skip Leta Bob Flynn Charles Mason Bob Thomas Thomas Charlie Mason Roy Beck Jean Frankenfield Prophetstown Timmons Mr. Hoogeveen Virginia Miller R. F Bob Puckett Community Bey Sanford Mitchell Harley Nelson Claude Bley Elmer Koster F.F.A Margaret White Flash Irine Wolf Fern

Havener and Allen Host Valet Club Tonight

Hosts Don Allen and Jack Havener entertain their boys' Valet Club with games and refreshments at the homemaking house to impress the girls. Chaperoned by faculty and club advisors, the event features dainty sandwiches and a receiving line of attendees and hosts.

Havener and Allen Don Allen Jack Havener Home Economics Mary Carol Warner Marilyn Perry Evelyn Wendel Donna Little Eleanor John Helen Drury Betty Over Lorraine Dugan Roberta Card Marjorie Moulton

George Reitzel Wins FFA Seed Selling Contest

The FFA seed selling contest results place George Reitzel first, Clarence Duden second, and Dale Musselman third. Currently, state farmer’s degrees are held by Russell Wagenknecht Fred Bauer Warren Friedrichs and Quinten Harms with others planning to pursue the honor. The group prepares for livestock and dairy judging tryouts for sectional contest at Mt Morris.

Russell Wagenknecht Fred Bauer Warren Friedrichs Quinten Harms Roy Beck Kenneth Manon Claude Bley George Reitzel Clarence Duden Dale Musselman Mt. Morris

What to Wear Boys Find Fashion Advice From Girls

Girls critique boys fashions in a playful column listing bow ties watch chains colored shirts and plaid trousers. Comments praise subdued sports wear and white collared shirts while warning against gaudy colors heavy watches and loud socks.

Ruth Wilger Bev Anderson Pat Donahue Lucille Burr Mary Jane Geyer Lillian Whitford Ida Jayne Blanchard Ruth Welton

Blue and Gold Yearbook Promises New Style and May Release

Final preparations for the yearbook were completed on Friday April 9 as printing edges toward readiness. A new style and many new features are introduced with hard work to make it the best yet. The book will likely be released after mid May and should be a great publication.

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Sterling Press Club Sterling Township High School Sterling, Winois Lucille Ohnen Dick Smith Betty Gehring Viola Nester Helen Cassens Arden Daehler Bill Haglund Helen Meyers Ellen Jane Wallick Margery Kohl Alvera Gantzert Ruth Robinson Gertrude Adams Pat Thomas John Griffith Virginia Miler Leola Hunsberger Ethel Hoover Doris Brittain Clara Behrens Valine Stutzke Betty Northington Jean Bennett Kathryn Cassens Elaine Dewey Dean Geer Bob Castendyck Leta Houseman Patricia Donahue Lyle Hall Lyle Geeting Lorraine Ohnen Dale Schumacher Dale Harshman Barbara Flynn Marian Lovrien U. R. DeVoe Reader Springfield Trip S.H.S Wolf Allen—Frey Hansen Sears Flynn— Miller Puckett—Nelson Bley—Koster White—Moulton Houseman -Mangan Doulton Brewer Ewbank Davis Johnson Harshman By Hatter Pinchwell Mary Warner Miss Forbes Mrs. Marsh Bridge Wentworth Military Academy Naomi Reuters
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