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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1937
Page
7
Local page gossip notes Louie Kornman and editor sighted escorting freshmen Welton and Fox home after a debate initiation. Rumors swirl about school dances, romances and mischief among seniors and juniors at Bev’s and DeKalb games, with multiple couples and letters drawing attention.
Dancer Charles Eagle Plume of the Pikuni Blackfeet, noted for authentic cultural portrayal and humor, will appear before the assembly on March 12. A University of Colorado graduate, he offers interpretive dances including the Prairie Chicken, reflecting Plains life and gender roles in Indigenous culture.
The Same Senior defends free speech in a commentary urging the Script to publish blunt school items. He argues the paper should tell the truth and asks readers whether they want harsher material or gentler slams.
A fragmentary lines piece references dice, a hole in the floor, and a rat hole. It evokes a dark, surreal mood with imagery of gambling and hidden spaces. No named persons or organizations are identifiable in the readable text.
Coach Curtis Brandau speaks on life in Sterling comparing it to Iowa. He notes students and people here resemble those east of the Mississippi, countering stereotypes. He praises Sterling students and hopes for continued growth as familiarity deepens.
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