Staff Adviser Miss Marian Lovrien Reporters
The page lists staff adviser Miss Marian Lovrien and a long roster of reporters including Arden Daehler, Mary Claire Heaton, Helen Myers, Paul Harshman, Mariann Birch, Leola Hunsberger, Ruth Ann Castendyck, Charlotte Goetz, Harrison Stone, Dean Geer, Wanda Wharfield, Pat Donahue, Eleanor John, Gordon Behrens, Barbara Shaffer, Leta Houseman, June Olson, Ellen Jane Wallick, Harlan Ralston, Ruth Wilger, Dale Schumacher, Mary Andrews, Phyllis Shannon, Jacques Sterenberg, Rose Daulton, Mary Ruth Sears, Virginia Miller, Dick Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden Daehler
Mary Claire Heaton
Helen Myers
Paul Harshman
Mariann Birch
Leola Hunsberger
Ruth Ann Castendyck
Charlotte Goetz
Harrison Stone
Dean Geer
Wanda Wharfield
Pat Donahue
Eleanor John
Gordon Behrens
Barbara Shaffer
Leta Houseman
June Olson
Ellen Jane Wallick
Harlan Ralston
Ruth Wilger
Dale Schumacher
Mary Andrews
Phyllis Shannon
Jacques Sterenberg
Rose Daulton
Mary Ruth Sears
Virginia Miller
Dick Smith
Censorship Is a Greater Threat to Free Speech
The piece argues that suppressing un American activities fuels radicalism. It cites congressional probes showing Nazis fascists and communists plot against American life and warns that censoring meetings and jailings backfire. Mayor Hague’s Jersey City censorship is cited as counterproductive.
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Germany
America
Socialist Party
Eugene Debs
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Debate on free speech and radicalism in the United States
The essay argues for broad freedom of expression while condemning slander and foreign-minded military actions. It cites Earl Browder’s 1936 presidential bid as an example of limited electoral impact and defends preserving rights for all voices, not only conforming ones.
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United States
Earl Browder
Miss Peterson's Father Dies in Moline
Miss Peterson travels to Moline after the sudden death of her father, Sanford Peterson. Faculty members joined the funeral trip, and students along with faculty expressed sympathy to Miss Peterson.
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Miss Peterson
Moline
Sanford Peterson
Alphabetized shelves at S H S hint at book mix
A reader notes the library shelves at S H S display a quirky alphabetical order. Authors Hosmer Morley Adams Rourke Antin DePew Roosevelt Ludwig DeKruif Bok White Liep Randal Mortey Worth Barton Abbot. If Romeo and Juliet is not found, search between Life magazines. Moral: don’t disrupt the shelves. ask the attendant for help.
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S.H.S
Hosmer
Morley
Adams
Rourke
Antin
DePew
Roosevelt
Ludwig
DeKruif
Bok
White
Liep
Randal
Mortey
Worth
Barton
Abbot
Renamed Japanese City Sparks Made in USA Note
A brief, wry observation notes Japan renaming a manufacturing city as USA and dispatching stamps reading Made in USA to many experts. The writer fringe remarks on Mussolini Darwin Dewey Tunisia France and Ickes, hinting at international tensions and political maneuvering.
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Japan
USA
France
Tunisia
Cryptic Costumed Glosses and Wordplay Notes
A playful collection of puns and wordplay snippets mixing color names and animal phrases. The piece features dialogue lines about rust versus iron oxide, a coach and student exchange on posture, and a joke comparing a cat to a bullfrog, all presented in a whimsical, fragmented style.
Whispers From Sterling High Gossip Night at Rock Falls
Nellie reports on Sterling High gossip from a Rock Falls basketball night. Couples mingle including Irvie Wolf with Marie Jones and Leela Hunsberger with Burton Hart, plus other students seen with various partners and rumored romances around the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Sterling High
Rock Falls
Irvie Wolf
Marie Jones
Leela Hunsberger
Hers
Burton Hart
John Frey
Charlotte Carns
Lillian Bauer
Doug Cassens
Warren Reitzel
Ed Gebhardt
Pollack Sisters
Gloria Waters
Wayne Andreas
Jim Beatty
Norma Behler
Don Kyger
Velda Dingman
Don
Rock Falls High
Charlie Gasso
Charlie
Bob Mathias
Marion Welker
Merrill Deden
Fay Ewbank
Don Thome
Mildred
Kenny Melvin
Keith Healey
Dewey
Keith
Dick Rohrer
West End
Sterling
Broadway
al Hesher
Cork Conrad
Marion Boone
Don Marshang
Shannon Designs Cornellian Cover by Lyle Shannon
Lyle Shannon from the Class of 1988 drew the cover for the Christmas issue of the Cornellian, the alumni publication. The honor highlights his connection to Cornell and his recognition by the alumni community.
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Shannon
Cornellian
Lyle Shannon
Masculine style tips for school fashion trends
A columnist advises boys to keep clothes neat and pressed, wear a clean shirt and knotted tie, pair bright sweaters with odd pants, and choose light gloves with Balmadian overcoats. Emphasizes polished shoes, white shirts or detachable collars, and coordinating ties and hats for dances and daily wear.
Test Your Wits Literature Quiz Answers
A reader challenge asks to name authors and sources for a set of literary quotes. Authors include Shakespeare for Barkis is willing, and the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Other lines reference poets and classic writers, with a mix of historical quotes and fiction works across eras.
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Barkis
New Library Assistants Take Positions at School
Helen Lea Hansen replaces Barbara Flinn as library assistant in fourth period for the second semester. Florence Swanson will assist 2% hours weekly. A new oak book truck, crafted in the shop, adds to library furniture.
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Helen Lea Hansen
Barbara Flinn
Florence Swanson
Students Win Typing Pins and 100 Word Shorthand Award
Three students earned 60 word typing pins, including Bob Salm, Jeanne Longabaugh, Marian Reaver, and Grace Ratzlaff. Several received 40 word awards: Mary Andrews, Donna Hlansen, Alethia Neitzke, Artand Gould, Irene Gerdes, Lillian Bauer, Donna Little, Bernice Schultz, Naomi Reuters, Beverly Wolf, and Bob Fields. Jean Longabaugh won a 100 word shorthand pin for a five minute transcription with two errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Salm
Jeanne Longabaugh
Marian Reaver
Grace Ratzlaff
Mary Andrews
Donna Hlansen
Alethia Neitzke
Artand Gould
Irene Gerdes
Lillian Bauer
Donna Little
Bernice Schultz
Naomi Reuters
Beverly Wolf
Bob Fields
Also Mentioned on This Page
Press Club of
Sterling Township High School
Miss Marian Lovrien
Naom
Benters
Ruth Welton
Fred Brauer
John Pratt
Bob Salm If
Give
Mussolini
Darwin
Benito
Manila
Ickes
Lux
Crimson Crier
J. High Journal
Verle Yarbrough
Bob Lubben
Milford Shuman
Freshie
Helen Sanner
Assembly
John Griffith
Bob Greisser
Benjamin Franklin
Citadel
Zenda
Carthage
Jean Longabaugh
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