Holiday gossip and high school intrigue in the town
A long column of schoolyard rumors and social mischief unfolds with names like Charles Geyer Ruth Welton Ward Dillon Glenys Cullen Shirley Jenkins and Bobby Fairfax. It notes holiday time intrigue including car troubles, pranks, crushes, rivalries and a scavenger hunt at the police station. Ed Hay serves as advisor for the love-lorn as gossip twists through dozens of students and social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Santa
Charles Geyer
Ruth Welton
Ward Dillon
Glenys Cullen
Shirley “Puggy” Jenkins
Snoop
Bobby” Fairfax
Lanita Bendewald
KE Shear Houseman
Pat” Thomas
Shirley Walker
Irene Simkus
R. F
J. Becker
Rubright
C .Hawkins
D. Clark
Jones-Longabaugh
Ed Hay
Galvantin
Mary Jane Geyer
Lewis Kornman
Eugene Long
Helen Kelsey
Viola Nester
Eddie” Ohnen
Town Hall
Norma Behler
Kenny” Thompson
Ox Road
Emily Griffith
John “Arch” Butt
Hulse
Twila Oswald
Ida Jayne Blanchard
Dixon
Doug Cassens
Robert Taylor
Paul Puckett
Dixonite
Paulie
Hollywood
John Wild
Helen Pough
Eureka
Doris
Gracie” Vanderhoof
Marilyn
Bob Coakley
Chet” Smith
Ray Kelly
Bob Andrews
Bev” Anderson
DeKalb and Dixon
Bob Thomas
Senior group stages Milne satire The Romantic Age
A large crowd applaud two night showings as Miss Rawson earns praise for coaching. Mrs Marsh and Mr Timmons receive comments on stage effects. John Albers delivers strong Ern and Mr Knowle, with Delores Clark as Jane and Doris Van Derhoof as Mrs Knowle. The backstage crew earns credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Milne
Miss Rawson
Melisande
Mrs. Knowle
Doris van Derhoof
John Albers
Ern
Mr. Knowle
John Wild
Gervase
Jane
Delores Clark
Jack Metzger
Bobby Coote
Drusilla Mitchell
Elmer Keefer
Susan
Timmons
Evelyn Marsh
Lyle Shannon
Edna Neff
DeVoe
Ecdancers
Bailey. T
Concert Series Opens in Sterling with Charles Wagener Inc
Harold Recital Attended by St2% Helen chairwoman John Charles Thomas, renowned Metropolitan Opera baritone, headlines the Sterling concert under Charles Wagener Inc. The eight o'clock show at the Coliseum sold out as Thomas performed French German and English songs ending with Home on the Range. Glee club and orchestra tickets were covered by the high school athletic fund. The series continues January 14 1937 with Ericka Morini and February 11 with Sigrid Onegin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neral
Harold
Helen
John Charles Thomas
Sterling
Charles Wagener, Inc
Metropolitan Opera Company
Carroll Hollister
Thomas
Glee Club
High School Athletic Fund
Ericka Morini
Sigrid Onegin
Freshman note titled L A P P in Forum joke
A notebook of freshman girls names blonds and brunettes was found and is available at the office for claim. The piece mentions Edith as a future basketball captain and asks who has what the office lacks. A rumor says L A P P stands for The League Against Puny Puns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
League Against
Student Forum votes for new puns in class
Letter to the editor reports a 46 to 2 vote to have E. A. Bowers deliver fresh puns to the sixth period American history class. Signatures include L. A. P. P. and Marilyn Bogott notes a residence gripe about Dixon versus Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Bowers
Dixon
Sterling
Christmas Week Gripes and Schoolroom Puns
Fragmented verse and student humor mix in a Christmas week column. The piece lampoons ear muffs, cafeteria rush, and class discipline while promoting a mock political battle between the L P P and L A P P factions. An official election spoof dates fake locales Timbuctoo and February 31.
Armistice Celebration Held at Sterling Township High School
Sterling Township High School held an Armistice commemorative assembly with flags on display and a short program by sons of Legionnaires. Edward Hay Lyle Shannon and Don Church gave brief inspirational talks and Mr DeVoe led patriotic songs as taps were sounded by Ray Mackaman and Al Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Township High School
Sons of Legionnaires
Edward Hay
Lyle Shannon
Don Church
DeVoe
Ray Mackaman
al Davis
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Uncle Billy
SR. Dramatic Group
Marilyn Bogott
Helen Wade
Bob Salm
Merrill
Ox Heart
Taber
Lyle Swartley
WE. A
Brother Bowers
Society For the Protection
Maine
Vermont
Timbuctoo
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