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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1950
Page
4
An essay on Christmas its meaning for readers and society. It links the holiday to generosity and neighborly love quoting the biblical maxim to love others as oneself. It notes school life topics and student activities at the end.
This year’s seniors at the new SHS are a lively group finishing their fourth year of high school. They are inventive, always seeking to outdo previous classes, as shown by the new Senior Recognition Day with dress clothes and notable appeal.
A January birthday list celebrates numerous community members including Mildred Krughoff Deloris Knulsen David Knowles Adele Najor Thomas Weidel Kay Elsesser Jon Surratt Ronald Walker Marv Kaiser Shirley Putman Susan Thome Carol Sue Taft Glen Aldefer Lesta DeLaney Charlotte Meiners Margie Wessels Marjorie Nelson Delores Scheler Patsy Orton Donald Stewart Barbara Faubel Bob Barther June Bellars Pat Seloover te Steinhagen Bob Feldman Maurice Reitzel Raymond Ricklefs Juanita Porter JoAnne Reins Lawrence Stutzheld Ruck Marilyn Cassens Arthur Magen Richard Kohl Betty Panscik Mae Swanson June Swanson Larry Meiners Arlene Deets Billie Huenger Janet Oltmanns Frances Roger Audrey Hurley Pat Meenen Lois Muetzel Mary Lou Horwedel Susan Snavely Robert Nesbitt Soa May Clarence Davis Joan Bellmar Ronald Ricklefs.
On Christmas morning the paper notes many joyous gifts among local residents. Couples and friends celebrate with diamonds and smiles while humorous asides on debate team songs and holiday misplacements add festive flavor to the scene.
A jumble of quirky requests and sales notes from a high school page. Items include seniors seeking themes and photos, vacation desires, oversized portraits, a handsome suitor, basketball player, saddle shoes never cleaning, a broken heart, babysitting bids, and tall blonde applicants. Also entries for three blini mice, two pianos, and various contact numbers.
Commercial pins were awarded to students for typing and shorthand. Typing pins went to Bettie Winn Nancy Rosewdiler and Sally Bickford. Shorthand pins were awarded to Luella Bushman.
A humorous look at imaginary holiday wishes from various people. Mary Ann Snyder wants a TV, Gayle Hood a Hawaii trip, Bill Penley the Alaska deed, and others request Studebaker cars, mink coats, yachts, a piano, or even an entire mink or skunk farm. The piece playfully notes not everyone is a millionaire.
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