Library Adds 35 New Books to Collection
The library unveils 35 fresh titles including Knight without Armour by James Hilton and Why Keep Them Alive by Paul DeKruif. Other new entries are Lincoln Grows Up by Carlie, Marian Martha by Lucille Fargo, two Lloyd Douglas novels White Banners and Home for Christmas, and Last Flight by Amelia Earhart published posthumously by George Palmer Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hilton
Paul DeKruif
Carlie
Lincoln
Marian Martha
Lucille Fargo
Lloyd Douglas
Douglas
Amelia Earhart
George Palmer Putnam
Christmas Typing Contest Sees Red and Green Teams
Typists in a holiday contest divide into Red and Green teams represented by colored lights climbing a Christmas tree to light a star. Each day the winner is the side with the fewest errors in a ten minute test. Eleanor John Betty Coonradt Opal Andrews win forty word pins. Alvera Gantzert Beverly Wolf win thirty word awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnin
Eleanor John
Betty Coonradt
Opal Andrews
Alvera Gantzert
Beverly Wolf
Freshmen Lead Pencil Sale Among G A A Members
The freshman G A A sold 308 of the 1000 pencils in the annual drive. Juniors sold 264. Top seller was Helen Dimond with 45 pencils. Sale organized by Marjorie John with helpers Barbara Shaffer, Se Daulton, Marian Allabaugh, Mariann Birch, Darda Lubben, and Betty Darnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dimond
Marjorie John
Barbara Shaffer
Se Daulton
Marian Allabaugh
Mariann Birch
Darda Lubben
Betty Darnell
Table Setting Demonstration At Home Economics Club Meeting
At the November 22 meeting Helen Kelsey and Bethel Loos spoke about attending the Illinois Home Economics Clubs state convention in Peoria as group representatives. Elizabeth Darnell Edith Cassens and Jean Hoffman dramatized planning a breakfast menu. Betty Martin and Marian Palmer demonstrated proper breakfast table setting and served light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Club
Helen Kelsey
Bethel Loos
Illinois Home Economics Clubs
Peoria
Elizabeth Darnell
Edith Cassens
Jean Hoffman
Betty Martin
Marian Palmer
Notable Tales of Men and Lands Across History
The text mentions Julius and Augustus as great men, a reference to General Custer encamped near the Little Bighorn with fords and Native American tension, and geysers in Yellowstone and New Zealand with a historical note about one in Germany and abdication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius
Augustus
Custer
Big Horn
Yellowstone Park
New Zealand
Germany
Orchestra Adds Three Double Basses To String Section
The orchestra expanded its bass section with three new double basses played by Doris Brittain Donald Thome and Phyllis Shannon enhancing ensemble depth and tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Brittain
Donald Thome
Phyllis Shannon
Secret of the Month Bets on Christmas Dance Earnings
In a lurid high school column the senior class official bets Miss Echternach that the Christmas Dance will earn less than 40 dollars for the seniors. The piece promises forthcoming judge decisions and more school gossip next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian
Don Fehrenbach
Miss Lovrien
Virginia Miller
Virginia
Eades
Silas Jones
Mary Andrews
Mary
Echternach
Hi Tri Collects Christmas Toys For Needy Children
Hi-Tri girls organize the Santa Claus Shop at the YWCA to aid needy children. Volunteers repair toys and prepare clothing and money donations brought in by all Girl Reserves divisions. A December 16 silver tea will show contributions, followed by carols and toy delivery on December 19. Dr Johnson of Dixon State Hospital spoke on psychiatry during the Hi-Y program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-Tri
Y. W. CA
Twin Cities
Johnson
Dixon State Hospital
Price for annual debated by S H S students
Comments flow on whether to set the annual price at $2.00 with plans cited for future class needs. An array of students from freshmen to seniors support or question the raise, arguing it could fund trips and save money later while acknowledging some may struggle to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Gehring
George
Buster
Miss Lovrien
Annamae Hussing
Jean Maier
Washington, D. C
Ronald Rank
Keith Hammett
Betty McCombs
Concert by string trio in Madame fn R Reine series
A string trio featuring violin, soprano, and piano performed before the assembly on November 23. The musicians were well received by students who attended the concert.
Basketball Tickets On Sale In Office For 75 Cents
Tickets for the basketball game go on sale at the office for 75 cents each. The note implies a local sales point and price for supporters seeking entry to the event.
December headlines recall Panay to 1923 theater tales
Script Reporter reviews past Gazette headlines from December decades ago. Notable items include the Panay disaster coverage, 1933 athletic field upgrades, 1928 Hoover prophecy of a new era, local sports wins, flu declines, theatre lineups, and national events shaping Sterling and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panay
Hoover
Gazette
Sterling
China
Boots
Pittsburg
John Dillinger
State of Washington
Sherman Idwin
Sam
King George
Prof
Austin
Last pep meeting closes football season on eve of Thanksgiving
On the eve of Thanksgiving Day time, the final pep meeting of the football season was held. Captains Frey and Reitzel spoke, joined by several alumni with brief addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footall
Frey
Reitzel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Salm
The
Illini
Harry Langdon
Dolores del Rio
Felix the Cat
Coolidge
Radio
Rees and
Maxwells
Lincoln Theatre
Law
Edward G. Robinoe
I Am
the Law
Wilson
League of Nations
Rhine
N. Y
Congress
League
Rock Falls
Grant Theatre
Charlie Chaplin
Academy of Music
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