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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1934
Page
6
The Sterling Script lists The Press Club of Sterling High School Illinois staff roles including editor assistant editor business manager and editors for news features athletics and society with a roster of adviser and reporter names and a 10 cent single copy price.
The article urges greater student interest in debate citing notable debaters including Arden Ewbank Pete Kreider Everett Myers and Bill Snowball It notes debaters sacrifice evenings and early rises for radio practice and asks readers to consider letters of support for debaters.
The piece reflects on Abraham Lincoln’s hardships and urges February study of his character. It contrasts past trials with present schooling, suggesting students have greater opportunity and should strive for high achievement.
Mr Fred Schulte renowned Washi Senators hitter spoke to S H S students about sportsmanship. He advised playing hard and striving to win while being a good loser. he stressed fair play and keeping integrity at all times.
The item lists local happenings including organ recital at the Presbyterian church by Miss Morehouse, a dance and baseball exhibition by the G A A during a Sterling Dixon game, and a Lincoln's birthday tea with the Eastern Star. It notes alumni visits, Mary Hallett’s return to college in Virginia after appendicitis, and birthdays for Marguerite Hoffman and Virginia Grandon.
A playful poem recounts a boy named George chopping a tree his father watches over The tale imagines George as a boy inspired by Washington and his birthday The boy claims ownership of the act when confronted by his father and ends with a note on truthfulness
Harry Reasoner appeared as a humorous lecturer on the lyceum course sponsored by the juniors on February 12, providing entertainment and commentary to a student audience.
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