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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
2
Monthly school publication from Sterling High School in Sterling Illinois lists editors and staff. Names include Editor Margaret Macklowsky News Editor Joyce Goldberg and Feature Editor Lea Kelley with numerous assistants in departments for circulation sports typing and advisory Miss Mildred Krughoff.
A reflective piece urges embracing Christmas cheer and goodwill, noting how the holiday motivates kindness and giving. It contrasts December 25 with January 1 as a time for resolutions and self improvement, urging perseverance for a virtuous 1947.
Juicy notes from the campus halls reveal rumors about couples, drive lessons, and social choices. Gossip links Irene Babel, Lloyd Dettman, Mimi, Jean Hoeam, Alvin Thome, and others to crushes and driving tales while hallway chatter covers study hall complaints and flirtatious exchanges.
A humorous note details a plan to buy gifts for family members with a $40 budget and a $7.35 ready amount, predicting a $32.65 deficit and joking that the solution is at the First National Bank. The list includes candy for a special someone, shirts for Dad, a glove and scarf set for Mom, a sweater for Bill, a plaid shirt and jeans for a sister, and keeping Uncle Charlie's tie to avoid it being returned.
January birthday list from ANU featuring Jo Anne Andrews Iona Mae Buhrow Jack Duis Betty Fenner Joyce Long Marilyn Thielen Lucille Stockton Gretchen Luebbens Genevieve Frank Fern Allison Bob Cuprynski Florence Pratt Rita McGuire Bob Lyons Wilkard Hhersole Ed Carl Jim Stouffer Neil Eshleman Bill Jurkens Mauro Marrulfo Florence Russell Barbara Black Carol Challand Irene Buckingham George Then II Solamae Geiger Leadelle Shippee Elwin Thielen Jack Andrews Billie Jeanne Brooks Rachael Smith Ted Aggen Irwin Tretteen Verla Burger Wallace Hartman Lanna Welton Dorothy Dettman Wayne Geeting Warren Thummer Edna Byvick Ruth Eades Jim Glenn Don Huntley Annabelle Howard Bernice Wolf Patricia Anne Dwyer Avis Landheer LaVonne Thompson Patrick Bill Marshall Manual Care Lorraine Harrowell Mary Seluover.
A holiday style roundup offers color and garment ideas for festive looks. The piece highlights plaid slacks, red and green ski pants, black formals, pastel dresses, and new footwear like silver ballet shoes and gold sandals amid talk of chatelaines belts and scarves to spiff up outfits.
An array of Christmas scenes is described from lights on a tree to church choirs and festive store crowds. The piece ends with a humorous exchange about dishes between Pat Wick and Mr. Goshert, capturing holiday warmth and humor.
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