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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
2
Freshmen Wayne Moore Sophomores Anne Twardock Joel Rice Juniors Dean Eshelman Harry Blaisdell Joanne Kunde Seniors Peggy Beach Carol Chall Polly Jewell Bertha Peterson earn all A grades in a school honor roll salute.
Valda Nailor vows to be a good girl in gym class while Marion Parker aims for plenty of sleep unless something pleasant intervenes. Mimi Sterenberg pledges studiousness and avoiding the male species, and Mies Larson promises bigger play productions and strait jackets. Jeannette Over desires more sleep, and Mies Harris wants to read more and speak less as Allan Boone vows to pay less attention to the girls.
A Hi Tri group travels to Chicago with a 7 am depot meeting and 5 pm return. They ride the Greyhound, visit the Palmer House, shop and see a show, then rush to Sterling for a basketball game with East Moline, ending with a memorable trip full of singing and fun.
The author critiques fan heckling at a basketball game urging school spirit and fair support. They note one referee oversees many players and highlight the loud crowd reaction when calls go against their team. They call for better conduct to back the team honorably.
A warm Christmas scene unfolds as children gaze at a tree lit with festive lights and tinsel. Santa, a magical bag of toys, and morning gifts bring happiness. After dinner, sleepy children dream of new games while parents reflect on the Bethlehem gift.
A small local meet featured 30 word typing pins by Leone Hammelman and Mwen Turnroth, 40 word pins by Bob Anspach and Joan Keiser, and 80 word shorthand pins by Evelyn Hemminger and Susan Hoffman.
A young woman Pam worries about finishing Christmas shopping when a tiny red man appears in her room. He shows a vision of a sad future where family remains unhappy due to Pam’s focus on receiving. Realizing the lesson, Pam vows to shop and spread happiness by giving to others.
Lillian Wagner is seen with a Milledgeville boy, prompting speculation. In Mr Robbins sixth period history class students nap and dream of history. Rumors swirl about two boys wandering 12th street and two pairs seen together around town. Pairings include Barb DeZuba with Roger Puterbaugh and Marilyn Bawden with Willie Ebersole. Goshert's reports banana splits circulating. Kala and a partner reconcile, while Helen Miller dates Kenny Dirks and Dorothy Dettman dates Harold Adama.
Inquiries for the season ask residents what they want for Christmas. Answers range from a million dollars and a baby boy to a passing grade and a portable radio, with wry and humorous twists from several respondents.
A 1920 poem cycle contrasts a timid suitor for a Grandma’s caller and a bashful mother’s boy friend with gentle hints of affection. The piece depicts distant seating, then close conversation and a kiss as a steady daughter answers.
On Friday afternoon December 17 the Robed Choir and S H S Band will present a Christmas concert for students and faculty. The program of carols will close the school term in the Christmas spirit.
A cheeky prompt encourages early Christmas shopping to avoid crowds and last minute rushes. It suggests planning, budgeting, and starting gifts ahead of time to enjoy a smoother holiday season.
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