Popular songs and albums highlighted in a music roundup
A nostalgic tour of chart toppers and classic albums. Johnnie Ray’s Cry tops the hits, Eddie Fisher’s Anytime climbs, and Bermuda by the Bell Sisters gains momentum. Movie soundtracks include An American in Paris with Gene Kelly, South Pacific with Mary Martin and Ezio Pinza, and classical highlights like Madame Butterfly and La Traviata.
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Johnnie Ray
Eddie Fisher
Bermuda
Bell Sisters
R.C.A
Paris
Gene Kelly
George Guetary
Mary Martin
Ezio Pinza
Pacini
Verdi
Wanted ads seek boxing space and romance
WANTED a cage or brick wall for boxing class by Jack Reiske. WANTED a little less love by Farl Bailey.
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Jack Reiske
Farl Bailey
Pep and Pals Stir Freshman Yearbook Gossip
In this lively page, Mary Bauman is praised for pep while Joyce Cameron and Pauline Woessner draw attention. Mentions of Ed Olson, Shirley Michel, and track rumors swirl around Debutants Doris Doty and Sharon McBean. Campus chatter covers dances, basketball efforts, and class rings, with names like Bill Murphy, Barbara Faubel, and Kenny Summers highlighted.
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Mary Bauman
Don MacLennan
Joyce Cameron
Cupid
Pauline Woessner
Ronny Newell
Ann Burkholder
Lois Ann Good
Ed Olson
Sharon McBean
Sharon
Terry Sippel
East Lincolnway
West Sixth Street
Doris Doty
Valentine
Shirley Michel
Bill Murphy
CHS
John Marshall
It’s Fun to Be Editor Poem Parade on a Paper
A humorous verse critiques editorials and printing flaws. Readers complain about rot and stale jokes. The piece notes class tensions and pride in publishing though deadlines spark loud reactions when copies miss their mark.
Student Overwhelms Syllabus With Rapid Lectures
A literature seminar student speaks at length to cover extensive readings in a single term. The instructor notes the pace grants breadth but risks depth as the class struggles to keep up with the volume of material discussed.
J V S Make Terrific Record Stealing Game
Sterling jv defeats East Moline jv 38 to 36 to extend its winning streak to seven. Ohnen led Sterling with 15 points while Williams of East Moline topped scoring with 18.
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J-V
Mitchell
Sterling
East Moline
Ohnen
Williams
Fist Moline
Sterling J V Squelch East Rockford J V Narrow Win
Sterling J V's defeated Rockford J V 51 to 48 on Rockford's court. Sterling led most of the game until Rockford tied late, then Sterling rallied to win. Carrillo scored 14 and Marquis 12 for Sterling.
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Sterling J-V'S
Rockford
Sterling
Carrillo
Marquis
Warriors Fall to Rock Falls in January Rivalry Game
On January 25 Sterling students traveled to Rock Falls High School Gym to watch the Golden Warriors attempt an upset against the Rockets. Sterling fell 69 to 49 as Rock Falls started strong and preserved a comfortable lead. Larry Letcher showed steady progress while B led the team with limited support from teammates Danny and Freddy Bogott and Cliff Sands for Rock Falls.
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Sterling
Rock Falls High School
Golden Warriors
Rockets
Rock Falls
Larry Letcher
Danny
Freddy Bogott
Cliff Sands
Kurns
Duhm
Woman Invented High Heels Says Christopher Morley
Morley states high heels were invented by a woman who was kissed on the forehead, presenting a curious anecdote about the origin of women's footwear.
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Christopher Morley
Doris Woessner Feature and Sportsist Briefs Highlight Local Names
Doris Woessner profiles Judy Swain and Don Estabrook in a feature alongside sports updates. The page lists numerous local staff and contributors including Ann Gartner Theresa Barajas and Wayne Moore with a community business exchange and circulation notes.
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Doris Woessner
S—I
Judy Swain
Don Estabrook
Ann Gartner
Theresa Barajas
Pata Elmendorf
Wayne Moore
Sterling J V's Roll Over Clinton J V's 34 to 20
Sterling J V's beat Clinton J V's 34 20 to extend their win streak. Letcher and Marquis led Sterling with 9 points each while Foster of Clinton also scored 9. The game featured strong floor play and precise shooting.
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Sterling J-V
Clinton J
Mitchell
Clinton
Letcher
Marquis
Sterling
Foster
Sterling J Vs Pound Dixon J Vs 42 to 24
Sterling Junior Varsity defeated Dixon J V 42 to 24 on January 29. Sterling led 37 to 7 at halftime thanks to strong shooting, then used bench depth in the second half. Dillon led Sterling with 7 points while Sage, Dixon top scorer, had 12.
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Sterling
DIXON
Mitchell
Sterling J Vs Take Rock Falls J V S 41 to 28
Sterling J Vs beat Rock Falls J Vs 41 to 28 for their fifth win. Gonzales led Sterling with 16 points while Jackley top scored for Rock Falls with 7. The game opened tied 8 8 before Sterling pulled away.
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Sterling
Rock Falls
Michell
Gonzales
Jackley
Sterling J V Beats Freeport In Home Opener
Sterling High J V defeated Freeport J V 38 to 33 in the Fieldhouse on December 8. Sterling led throughout though Freeport mounted a late rally in the fourth quarter. Letcher scored 11 for Sterling and Rubendall had 9 for Freeport.
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Sterling J-V
Freeport
Sterling High
Sterling
Letcher
Rubendall
Blonde Jokes Highlight Chemistry Class Moment
A chemistry professor asked students for the top contribution of chemistry to the world. The first student quipped that the most outstanding contribution was blondes, triggering a notable classroom moment.
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Dean Gray
Don Stewart
Marlene Metzner
Nancy Rothstein Editors
Pete Dillon
Pat Howe
Sylvia Scham
Mary Jo Mercer
Kenny Etchison
Norma Miller
Mary Saunders
Sylvia Bawden
Jean Bloomquist
Carol Taft
Ann Farrer
Art Magon
Phyllis Kosier
Carol Benson
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