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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
2
Editorial praises Sterling fans for loyalty and sportsmanship at the Dixon basketball game. Despite Dixon benefiting from refereeing, Sterling backers showed spirited support and cheered in rivalry with Dixon. The piece notes smaller Sterling crowd but stronger school spirit and a cheerleader battle.
A lighthearted campus piece depicts freshmen anxiously seeking dates as shortages of eligible men allegedly affect social life. The verse urging male students to come forward frames the issue as a practical need for escorts and social balance.
The University of Life kicks off its second year at First Christian Church on January 9 with Sterling and Zocke Falls youth. Rev. Albion J. Tavenner leads as dean, supported by cooperating pastors and parents. Activities run Sundays 5 to 7 30 with games, lunch, worship, and discussion groups on world problems, vocation, church living, and life meaning.
Sterling high school students honor relatives serving in the armed forces. Tom Welton of class 42 earned wings as a second lieutenant and pilot after training in California and Texas. Ruth Welton of 1940 enlisted in the Waves and trained at Hunter College and Willow Grove. Roland Kelsey, a Pearl Harbor anniversary enlistee, is in the Marines at boot camp in San Diego. Marvin Brewer, class of 42, began basic training at Fort McClellan and now attends clerical school at Fort Ord. Verla Mae Brewer is his sister.
A humorous campus vignette follows Gertie Senior as she hawks war stamps and bonds in a school booth. Students crowd the hall, one buys 25 cent stamps, another breaks one, leaving Gertie tired yet dutiful in her gilded cage.
About 30 students led by Don Dewey attend the club under directorhh Robbins with meetings scheduled for February 2 S and March 27. Definite plans for futivities will be made at the close of debate season.
A school notes piece from S H S praising outgoing Bonds and Stamps chair Donna Yeek and acknowledging the debate team under Mr Robbins. It comments on exams ending and sophomore dance committees while joking about office staff and library wait lists and popular novels.
A playful diary style tribute extols Alexander Sylvester Jones VII known as Joe a standout S H S senior. It highlights his leadership in sports music debate drama and school activities including the Senior Play Luncheon Hallowe en Frolic and role in the Junior Senior prom while noting senior privileges and the impact of his presence on underclassmen. The piece ends with a hopeful note that all seniors will someday share his life of Riley.
Sterling Township High School will soon display a Service Flag honoring all alumni who served. The flag, purchased with proceeds from the December 18 Sterling Rock Falls dance, is three by five feet with a large blue star and a central number for those in service, plus smaller gold stars for the fallen.
A Galesburg council discusses the new budget plan detailing allocations for public services and staff. Officials review projected receipts and potential cuts as residents await final approval.
A humorous lost and found notice collection appeals to students to reclaim school supplies. Items mentioned include notebooks, tablets, books, envelopes, purses, pencil cases, handkerchiefs, compacts, and clothing, with playful personifications urging owners to claim them.
A long roster of editors and staff including Bob Bulmer and Joanne Stager led by a group of assistant editors and a large team of business managers and reporters. The list names many individuals across roles and departments.
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