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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1949
Page
4
A playful survey of Christmas customs in France Germany Holland and the United States. The trip notes how gift customs differ by country and how Americans borrow from Europe while celebrating locally.
The FFA held its December 14 session with President Bob Forward presiding. Ronnie Ricklefs was appointed chairman of the Farm Fire Preventers, and his committee includes Alfred Schwitters Ray Habben and Don Shantz. After the meeting basketball was played in the gym.
Freshmen held two meetings to answer questions about dating and related concerns. Many freshmen participated in the December 6 Christmas Parade.
A festive note lists numerous local businesses and patrons from the 1949 50 era including Dr Gray Dr Readel and many shops. The compilation highlights a broad network of merchants from jewelry stores to motor sales and bakeries supporting the community during the holiday period.
A reflective poem describes a solitary writer at a lonely desk on Christmas Eve. The speaker contemplates future days, recalls trouble vanished for the night, and finds peace as stars glitter and snow shines on a quiet Christmas night.
A Brooklyn born reindeer recounts life with Santa, from failed gigs to government jobs, then learning to fly. He describes the one yearly workday, the dangers of igloos, icy roofs, and dodging hunters, all for oats and a home aloft the fireplace.
Sterling Warriors toppled Community 33 29 as Marv Kaiser scored seven free throws and three baskets. Jack Reed led Community with 14 points, but Sterling led by as many as five and held on with eight seconds remaining after Zitkus scored a basket.
The S Club again takes over duties at basketball games with seventeen members handling tickets, ushering, and door supervision. Students are invited to cooperate in recognizing their work.
Sterling defeated Morrison 68 to 33 in a heads up game. Sterling led early and used reserves for most of the second half.
I remember the nerves before the three act plays and the final performance. Miss Larson directed the eager actors while we faced doubt and then found confidence as I became Mary on stage. The production went beautifully and the director’s guidance earned our smiles.
Freeport defeated Sterling 60 to 51 as a taller Freeport squad built a lead after the third quarter. Cliff Garriott led Sterling with 15 points while Fritz scored 18 for Freeport.
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