Sterling Script Newsroom Lines and Editors
The fragment lists names including Ruth Ann Castendyck Clarence Strock and editors John Platt Bill Haglund Gordon Behrens plus several reporters and staff. It mentions sports by Paul Weyrauch and Jean Hoffman with a cryptic e Features reference. The passage resembles a masthead or staff roster from a local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Castendyck
Clarence Strock
Steuthlestbanes
John Platt
Bill Haglund
Errr
Gordon Behrens
Helen Lea Hansen
Tom Bogaard
Evan Barraclough
Keith Swartley
Betty Benard
Betty Gehring
Paul Hermann
Janie Bartel
Keith Brown
Jason Hopkins
Dick Smith
Beet
Paul Weyrauch
Jean Hoffman
Trophies Speak: School Honors in the Hall
An editorial reflects on sixty nine football and athletic trophies in the main hall of the high school. The piece urges students to recognize the stories behind each award, thanking past athletes and honoring the school's traditions of effort and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dixon High School
Sterling
What’s A Christmas For Christmas 1940
In 1940 a family gathers for Christmas as war clouds loom abroad. The editorial reflects on peace at home versus turmoil overseas, noting nations in conflict deny or obscure Christmas meaning. It contrasts America’s tranquility with hardships elsewhere and vows gratitude for a peaceful nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Christ
Various Excuses Give Mr. DeVoe A Headache
Students at S H S reveal a cache of tardy and absent excuses gathered by assistant principal Mr DeVoe. Reasons range from rescuing goldfish to oversleeping with humorous notes about ink saved, a bone in the throat and a water heater failure. Some absences reference Illinois license exams and cemetery work. A few students offered no excuse at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVoe
State of Illinois
Faces red as fans seek autograph from stranger
Jean Davis and LeVonne McNeil rushed to the office for Maurice Leahy's autograph, only to discover the famed poet was a traveling salesman. The mix up left them surprised as they met a man they mistook for the celebrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Davis
LeVonne McNeil
Maurice Leahy
Robed Choir Performs for Sterling Woman's Club
The Robed Choir sang at the D A R annual banquet last Saturday and will perform at the Y W C A this afternoon for the Sterling Woman's Club with Christmas carols and solos by Julia Heida and Mariann Birch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Woman's Club
Julia Heida
Mariann Birch
Slipper-Outer Escape Arts in School Assembly
An article humorously surveys senior attempts to slip out of study hall. It describes failed exits, the study hall supervisor, and three time tested leaving systems, including bold, shy, and theatrical tactics, ending with a plug for the high school dance after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Bert's Bargain Basement looks at high school romances
Dear Students report from sunny California on S. H. S. romances and steady dating rumors. Pilot Bob Carleton dates Ruth D Wolfe while Kurt Granzow asks Janie Stonesifer. Several pairs are said to be going steady or exchanging letters with classmates and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Carleton
Ruth D Wolfe
Kurt
Guita Granzow
Janie Stonesifer
Dixon
Bobby Griesser
Elwin Duhm
Tommy Bogaard
Marge Andrews
Old Flames
Janet Wilger
Barbara Bell
Arlene Eldred
Bob Jamison
Marion Palmer
Mr. Robbins
Johnny Platt
Debating
Marion
Shop Classes Turn Out Novel Christmas Gifts
Christmas driven shop class production speeds to meet the holiday deadline. Clarence Stoudt nears a bedroom suite, while Charley Eckel finishes a bed. Others craft garment hangers, wall shelves, candle sconces, and doll cradles. New gun racks appeal to outdoor men. cedar chests and small tables also feature. Items cost much less locally than in Chicago and show high craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Shop
Clarence Stoudt
P. G. Charley Eckel
Chamberlain
Smith
Bob Hague
Bob Woodyait
al Pansect
Chicago
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S.H.S
Roscoe Eades
Mr. DeVoe
Scheid
Europe
McAndrews
Bert
Sunny
California
Gert
Jerry Shore
Beverly Friesen
Rock Falls
Neil Puckett
Paul
Dick Hill
Phyllis Shannon
Irene Royer
Betty Jane Ague
Sarajane Scott
B. G
Shirley Gates
Miss Gates
Bud” Cassens
Irene Melvin
Jimmy Jones
Norm Bogott
Norm Bogotti
Dick Rohrer
Fern Allen
Dec
Fern
June Desmond
Jimmy
Julius
Janet Cassensy
Jean Beatty
Mr. Ridge
Virginia
Dick Jurgens
Dick Ulm
Brown
Platt
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