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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1951
Page
2
The editorial urges juniors and seniors to act promptly in planning for higher education. It notes college reps visit S. H. S. to explain options and encourages applying early to secure opportunities and fit budgets. The message stresses timely action and follow through to shape the future.
A noisy disturbance at a barber college escalated as a shouted chant turned violent. Nick sustained facial injuries during the incident as bystanders restrained the aggressor and police were summoned for crowd control.
A list of Valentine couples and friendships at the high school includes Lois Smith with Roy Davies Carol Benson with John Williame Florence Geil with Tom Pyse Elaine Siex with Dick Ohnen Marilyn Sampson with Jim Vary Pat Hanson with Skippy Buck Merle Meiners with Lou May Bob Anderson with Marilyn Bawden Jim De Zuba with Sheila Musgrove Barry Musgrove with Nancy Graham Virgil Teagler with Vivian Karr John Wolf with Pat Hudson Ned Ryerson with Mary Snavely Jean Allen with DuWayne Olson Pat Elmendorf with Herb Marshang Joyce Sulcuff with Boob Bruns and notes on class social life and upcoming service assignments.
A playful literary column recounts a morning routine led by a lively nephew. He awakens the household with bang and crash, enacts farm work, bus driving, and token transfers, and ends the day as a boxer with his sister as a punching bag, then rests as an angel.
A Ladies Home Journal survey of U S high school students explores what makes someone popular. Belonging emerges as key, built on friendliness poise and being fun to be with. Girls emphasize good grades clubs and social presence while boys prize loyalty humor and modesty plus a job for extra cash.
A lighthearted piece contrasts a tiring night of study with the allure of beauty at the semester. The narrator recalls cramming late into the morning, feeling exhausted yet educated, and encourages a good night’s sleep as part of self care.
A Scholastic poem notes how freshmen appear eager while sophomores carry fewer books and juniors show dash, but seniors resist change and perhaps advice. The light verse captures campus stereotypes with playful precision.
A student laments missing a television and wishes for a clever, brainy girl to help with Latin tests. The piece contrasts rebellion with polite study and portrays teachers as disappointed by rough behavior.
Two little kittens in a wicker basket ask who they belong to and who their mistress might be. The playful verse wonders about farm or city life and their habits. The speaker imagines raising them and enjoying frolics and cuddles together.
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