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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
1
The Sterling Script from Sterling Illinois lists subscription rates and staff roles for The Press Club of Sterling High School. It includes editor positions, business and circulation managers, and a roster of news and feature editors along with the faculty and student staff members.
The request urges Chicago Tribune and The Sterling Gazette to adopt a firm editorial policy. Proposals cover temperance, labor hours, social dating trends, school routines, and school life culture.
A humorous column reminds readers to focus on the season's meaning rather than material excess. It suggests decorating with popcorn and candy canes to protect ornaments and hints at festive misdirection with mistletoe and romance.
A teacher's history class prank ends with Mrs. Marsh entering the hall instead of Clyde Wentling after pupils block a door and pull, the class roaring at the mischief. The piece closes with a jab at folks who should be more self possessed, echoing Eddie Cantor's holiday humor.
A humorous list shows Mrs. Marsh and several teachers pledging New Year resolutions. Includes H. R. E. signing to clip articles for freshmen and sophomores, DeVoe promising A’s and no detention, and others urging diligence, courtesy, timely dues, and staff meeting reminders.
Our S. H. 8S. debaters from Newton High School, Newton Iowa, practiced with two Sterling speakers December in Rockford. Six of our team plus two alternates debated two Rockford High teams on Friday December 15. Debaters Arden Ewbank Lois Musgrave Ruth Weyrauch Bill Black L. T. Mortensen Everett Myers spoke for Sterling with other members Robert Pottnger Anna Marie Young Harriet Ports Fred Hardy Bea Kreider Lloyd Casey Earl King Paul Lippelt. More practice debates are planned before the February official season opens.
A December Christmas luncheon hosted by the seniors filled the gym with trees, decorations, and festive notes. Santa Claus, played by Carl Witmer, handed out popcorn balls as Lois Wah offered a piano solo, Earl Folkers sang trombone, and Frances Kier performed marimba pieces. Dancing followed, with Sue Hendricks and advisor Miss Echternach cited for running the event efficiently.
A columnist argues candy sales at basketball games are brightened by dressing performers as candy. Proposes themed stunts between halves to boost appeal. Notes lighting and crowd noise hinder pianist Sue Hendricks and music visibility during performances.
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