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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1945
Page
2
February issue notes Kenny Duhm and Manuel leaving for the Navy and Dolores Weigle along with friends greeting returning sailors. It mentions the Sinatra Club led by Frankie Musgrove and student sports at the skating rink with top skaters listed among the roll.
The Sterling Township High School Robed Choir directed by David Stryker performed at a Sunday gathering sponsored by the Council of Churches committee for social action. They sang As Torrents in Summer and Onward, Christian Soldiers.
An editorial summarizes a February poll of 549 students on the local Youth Center. Results show 61 percent want the center to continue, with varied support for weekly events, open-house nights, and governance. Students propose a permanent committee, better door security, more entertainment, and a snack bar to sustain the project.
A fragmented listing outlines a series of課題 topics across science and social studies. It mentions biology focused items such as Reproduction Among Mammals, Breeding biology, and Nervous System, plus civics and agriculture notes and numbered dates.
A lighthearted list recalls students and faculty faces in humorous what ifs. Names include Gene Zeller Dick Eikenberry Audrey Pabst Marion Deets Bobbie Brown Ken Freeman Mrs. Timmons John McCormick and Joan Heller.
The article surveys several individuals on their ideal date. Larry Deusch favors a blonde with green eyes and a good personality, while Jim Myn agrees on personality and adds charm. Others cite traits like good time, not too forward, blue eyes, tall, skater ability, and being a good sport.
A lively classroom exchange features students answering rapid questions on taxes Latin pronouns Cubic language and famous poems. The dialogue includes jokes about a blood test and a quiz on Key’s Star Spangled Banner with students and Mrs Davis Miss Burritt and Mr Farris participating.
Spike Jones Freddy Martin Artie Shaw and others top the season with smooth renditions of Cocktails for Two and Leave the Dishes in the Sink Ma. Freddy Martin records Strange Music and I Dream of You with Victor. The stage hit Bloomer Girl yields Evelina When the Boys Come Home and The Eagle and Me. Andrews Sisters' Rum and Coca Cola popular on juke boxes.
The document lists numerous staff members across roles such as Assistant Editor Martha Whaley News Editor Wallace Feldman and distribution editors. It names editors, reporters, sports staff, business manager, photographers and advisers including Marilyn Eckhardt Bob Barnett Jean Hart Bud Maynard and David Stryke among others.
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