Exchange Papers Highlight School Activities Across States
A summary of various school papers shows Rockford contests for Christmas theme essays, a sculpture class, Aledo and the junior class stage productions, Spring Valley's monthly paper with world news, and Belvidere and Joliet school hobbies. Hyde Park reports a noise meter in classes, a weekly paper with a 1939 All American superior rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Hall ‘Pimes
Joliet High
Hyde Park
National Scholastic Press
French Club Begins Post Holiday First Meeting Set
The French club, advised by Miss Schich, has not held regular meetings this year. It comprises students taking French and engages in only French conversation, French-card games, singing of carols, and French films. The first regular meeting is scheduled after Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Schich
Whch
Latin Club Christmas Party Keeps Freshmen Entertained
Freshman students attended a Latin Club meeting for the first time last Wednesday evening at the high school as the club hosted its annual Christmas party. Gifts exchanged in a circle with music featured unwrapped sacks and a round of carols by Faye Ewbank Gordon Behrens and Jack Chapman. Proceedings included talks on Saturnalia modern customs and Rome’s Christmas story, a brief play by four freshmen girls, and cookies and punch. Kandy Moore, Sterling Township graduate, was noted in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, while Emory, slated to graduate from Phillips University, is Haden Moore’s brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Ewbank
Gordon Behrens
Jack Chapman
LaVonne McNeil
Martin Doorman
Rame
Betty McNeil
Marion Hoover
Joan Bressler
Margaret Reg
Kandy Moore
Sterling Township High School
Emory
Phillip’s University
Mnnd
Oklahoma
Haden Moore
Sterling
Future Farmers Jamboree Hosts Neighboring Clubs
The Sterling Future Farmers of America hosted its fourth annual jamboree on Monday night November 9 with about 150 ag boys, the largest crowd yet. Events included a pop drinking contest won by Francis Anderson of Tampico, a pie eating contest, a cracker-eating relay won by Rock Falls, and a tug of war where Tampico beat Sterling. Morrison placed third in several contests as Wayne Friedrichs introduced visiting chapter presidents and advisers before ice cream and cake. A December 16 Christmas party is planned, with a dance after the game at the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Tampico
Rock Falls
Sterling Future
Sterling F. F. A
Francis Anderson
Daffy” Sterenberg
Sterling Iron Men
Wayne Friedrichs
Holiday greetings from Sterling area patrons list
A long list of local businesses and professionals extends holiday greetings. The compilation names Sterling merchants, shops, services, banks, doctors, and officials, reflecting a broad community card from area merchants and institutions.
Senior Play Acclaimed Success By Audiences
The senior class staged Clifford Goldsmith's What a Life at Central High School on November 28 and 29. Johnny Flatt played Henry Aldrich in a lively performance with strong leads from Johnny Plate and Mary Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Goldsmith
Johnny Flatt
Henry Aldrich
Henry
Central High School
Homer
Johnny Plate
Mary Andrews
Paris Burritt
Elizabeth Joiner
First After-Game Dance Draws Large Attendance
The first of a series of basketball dances was held in the high school gym on December 6 under senior class sponsorship. Several more are planned after future Friday games, run by students and named for the jitters. Admission is ten cents per hour and music is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyi
Sutiors
Jam Session Rivals Band Numbers at Senior Dance
Music by Mel Elliot and his band entertained dancers at the Senior Coail dtron on November 20. A neatly decorated gym drew a small crowd but all enjoyed themselves. David Stryker played piano with three DeKalb musicians. Ruth Ann Custendyck sang several numbers. Fern Alben and Herb Carlton co chaired the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Elliot
Gyn
David Stryker
DeKalb
Ruth Ann Custendyck
Naval Officer Tales From Halifax Visit and Oddities
Mr Logsdon recounts a Halifax visit during WWI where British officers treated him with courtesy. He recalls a British officer with four eyes after losses and replacements, a curious ritual pairing his real eye with a kiss eye based on drinks. Logs don’s laundry costs and uniform duties show thin pay and wardrobe limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Logsdon
Halifax
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Steadman
Wolf
United States
Rockford
Aledo High School
Belvidere
Latin Club
Future Farmers
Jean Knox
Jim Wink
Bill Buckingham
Sterling Implement Co
Prince Lee Cream Castles
L. E. Long
Irv and
Leo
Dougherty and Jackel
Sterling Federal Savings and Loan Association
AL & S. Dairy
Leo A. Ridge
Chase
Doherst Motor Sales
Walgreen's
I. A. Gehring
Willis S. Burr DeHaven Ieauty Shop
Prophets Confectionary
Cameron's Bakery
Crystal Barber
Eberly’s
Grebner’s
National ‘Tea
Wyne Deaver's
Gaukapp and Flock Manfield
H Wallett
Davis Soda Grill
Middleton's Bottling Co
Sterling Recreation Center
F. W. Woolworth and Company Devine
Michel's
Rockford Consolidated News Agency
Scheler Sporting Goods Store
Cramberg and Son Barber Shop
Super Market
A & P Haldeman Motor Co
Bogett Welding Works
Brown, Lynch and Scott and Co
the Central National Bank
The
First National Bank
Carl Sheldon
John
Ludens
L. Steeker
Lyle Wilcox
John M. Stager
Elt
Janssen
A.W. Wheeler
W. L. Hendricks Carl BK. Griesser
Fern Alben
Herb Carlton
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