Staff Editorial Board and Reporters Listed in Newspaper Page
A readable roster lists staff positions editors reporters and advisers for the paper. Names include Lyle Shannon Naomi Renters Mary Beth Harrison John Platt and many others across sections such as features sports and administration with a long reporter list and typists advisers.
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Lyle Shannon
Naomi
Mary Beth Harrison
John Platt
Ass’t
John Havener
Ariadene Main
Mary. Andrews
Bob Fields
Elmer Barraclough
Don Fehrenbach
Jean Brown
Boviety Bob Salm
Lawton McCandless
DeVere Tarvin
Veesenes Cee
Shaniin
Bendewald
Alice Mae Richards
Van
Bob Haag
Lora Mae McCaslin
Wendell Vallee
Hermina Vogel
Thoris Hoak
Kathryn Cornelius
Lucille Ohnen
John Pratt
Dick Smith
Betty Gehring
Viola Nester
Helen Cassens
Arden Daehler
Lillian Whitford
Bill Haglund
Helen Meyers
Ellen Jane Wallick
Lucille Burr
Helen Lea Hansen
Margery Kohl
Alvera Gantzert
Ruth Robinson
Gertrude Adams
Pat Thomas
John Griffith
Virginia Miller
Marilyn Perry
Leola Hunsberger
Ethel Hoover
Doris Brittain
June Turner
Clara Behrens
Valine Stutzke
Betty Northington
Jean Bennett
Dale Musselman
Kathryn Causens
Elaine Dewey
Dean Geer
Bob Castendyck
Leta Houseman
Patricia Donahue
Lyle Hall
Editorial: Cool and careful response to war rumors
World wide war fears test restraint and judgment. The piece urges calm, critical thinking, and rejection of sensational propaganda while noting past wars were avoided through prudence. It highlights the danger of emotional manipulation before a skating party note on December 23 by Jr. and Sr. Hi Y at the Y.
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Jr. and
Sr. Hi-Y
The
D L Miller Life Example Of Service To Youth
The Sterling Township High School community mourns D L Miller who died after a long tenure on the school board from 1897 to 1936. He served as secretary since the school’s founding and shaped the district’s youth programs and visual education.
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D. L. Miller
Miller
Hollywood plans and silver screen routines
This month’s notes mention taking nieces and nephews to Hollywood, actors rehearsing emotional scenes before filming, and stars like Joan Crawford and Robert Taylor preparing in mirrors and with tea. It also notes Bert Wheeler's cuckoo clock, George Wilburn Jr. appearing as an extra, and Tyrone Power film buzz.
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Hollywood
Ay Francia
Joan Crawford
Robert Taylor
Bert Wheeler
George Wilburn, Jr
Tyrone Power
Will Not Organize A Real Pep Club
A reader urges transforming the existing Pep Club into a full rooting section in the bleachers. The proposal asks for space for eager members, possible future formation drills, and two colored cards to spell the school name. The piece stresses student interest and team support as key to better game outcomes.
Community Agricultural Meetings and Debates Schedule
The item lists upcoming events including Evening Agriculture Meetings on Jan 17 Jan 21 Jan 24 Jan 28 Jan 29 Feb 4 Feb 14. It notes Here-BB There-BB and a Feb 4-5 Augustana College Debate Tournament plus various dates for Mississippian Singers and Brayton Eddy engagements across Rochelle Geneseo DeKalb Belvidere Rock Falls.
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Rochelle
Geneseo
DeKalb
Augustana College
Rock Falls
Brayton Eddy
Belvidere
Rector Scholarships at DePauw for 1938 Enroll in September
Greencastle Indiana January 3 1938 the twentieth class of Rector Scholars will enroll at DePauw University in September 1938 Edward Rector of Chicago created the Rector Foundation in 1919 to recognize and stimulate high scholastic attainment Among over two thousand recipients each award covers one thousand dollars toward tuition at DePauw 100 new scholarships for 1938 are available to high school boys who excel academically and show leadership Applications must be sent in February and no candidate may apply after March 15 1938 Applicants should confer with their high school principal.
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Greencastle
Indiana
DePauw University
Edward Rector
Chicago
Rector Foundation
Abbreviated Observations and Social Quips
A satirical critique notes the link between drunken driving and taverns and jokes about radio singers. It compares American tastes with Germany and ends with a jab at lengthy movie ads boring audiences. The piece reflects midcentury newsroom opinion style.
Turnroth and peers lead school orchestra officers conferred
Mary Anna Turnroth elected president of the orchestra directed by M Bailey. Dean Geer new secretary, Lorraine Wolf vice president and acqueline Vertrees treasurer. The group numbers about thirty and has new music purchased. They performed at the senior play and may plan a joint concert with the glee clubs in spring. Mr Howens reports exceptional glee club sessions and offers extra morning sessions for singers without fourth period. Mary Jane Geyer Beverly Anderson and Dorothy Bissell named outstanding in scholarship leadership dependability patriotism and service by the senior class as DAR stipulates. A trip to Washington, D C will be funded for a representative of an Illinois school.
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Mary Anna Turnroth
M. Bailey
Mary Anna
Dean Geer
Lorraine Wolf
Acqueline Vertrees
Howens
Mr. Howens
Mary Jane Geyer
Beverly Anderson
Dorothy Bissell
Illinois
Washington, C
S H S Machine and Wood Shop One of Best in Illinois
Sterling Township High School boasts a top equipped shop department, split into wood and machine shops with mechanical drawing. It features lathes drill presses and a welding room, enabling students to produce varied items while preparing for local apprenticeships and factory employment.
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S.H.S. Machine and Wood Shop
Illinois
Sterling Township High School
Pennington
Whaley
Moore
Timmons
Hoak wins annual for top senior play ticket sales
Thoris Hoak tops the contest by selling fifty five tickets for the senior play. Elizabeth Hurless sold twenty four tickets earning seventy five cents toward an annual. Jack Havener Elizabeth Hurless Dorothy Ewbank and Thoris Hoak receive free tickets for selling more than ten adult tickets.
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Thoris Hoak
Elizabeth Hurless
Jack Havener
Dorothy Ewbank
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Press Club
Sterling, Illinois
Globe
Atudenta
Uncle Bob
Charley McCarthy
Germany
Adolf Hitler
America
Turnroth
Wolf
Vertrees
Geer
By Jack Havener
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