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Newspaper

Sterling Script

Location

Sterling, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1939

Page

6

Miss Marian Lovrien Boys Sports Report

Reporters list names of students and contributors for the boys sports page under Miss Marian Lovrien. Names include 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 House man June Olson Ellen Jane Wallick Harlan Ralston Ruth Wilger Dale Schumacher Mary Andrews Phyllis Shannon Jacques Sterenberg Rose Daulton Ruth Sears Virginia Miller Dickmith.

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 Ook Ruth Sears Virginia Miller Dick Mith

Censorship Is The Greater Threat To Liberty

A reader argues that censorship of un American groups harms democracy. Suppression fuels support for Nazism Fascism and Communism and public intolerance in Jersey City by Mayor Frank Hague backfires by boosting radicalism. The piece warns against silencing dissent as it undercuts the Bill of Rights.

Germany America Socialist Party Eugene Debs Frank Hague Jersey City

Free speech and safety in a heated public debate

The piece argues that allowing all to vent may hinder progress while insisting free expression must be protected for all. It warns against slander and foreign directed military drills, asserting the Bill of Rights should shield everyone, not just compliant voices.

United States Earl Browder

Miss Peterson Loses Father in Unexpected Death

Miss Peterson was summoned to Moline two weeks ago by the death of her father, Sanford Peterson. The passing was unexpected and many faculty members joined the funeral procession. Students and faculty extend heartfelt sympathy to Miss Peterson.

Miss Peterson Moline Sanford Peterson

Alphabet shelves reveal library disarray at S H S

A library shelf at S H S shows books alphabetized unusually with authors Hosmer Morley Adams Rourke Antin DePew Roosevelt Lud wig DeKruif Bok White Liep Randal Morley Worth Barton and Abbot. The piece jokes that Romeo and Juliet might hide between Life magazines and urges returning books to their proper place or asking staff.

S.H.S Hosmer Morley Adams Rourke Antin DePew Roosevelt Ludwig DeKruif Bok White Liep Randal Worth Barton Abbot

Made in USA irony taints Japan’s pride

A quirky note mocks Japan renaming a city Usa and stamps many products Made in USA while referencing Mussolini Darwin and Dewey. The piece parries with radio novelty and geopolitics from France Tunisia and Ickes while hinting at Allied meddling and press influence.

Wordplay and chalkboard quips in a school page

A quirky collection of puns and cartoon captions from a student humor page. Jokes reference rust and iron oxide, fashion of palm oil jokes, and a farmer’s tip about cows. A playful exchange ends with a cat versus bullfrog riddle and a note on a permanent wave.

Whispers From Sterling High Gossip Sheet

Nellie the spy reports on Sterling High social life at Rock Falls with pairs seen at basketball games and dances. Names include Irvie Wolf Marie Jones Leola Hunsberger Burton Hart John Frey Charlotte Carns Lillian Bauer Doug Cassens and more as rumors about dates, meetings, and crushes circulate.

Nellie Sterling High Rock Falls Irvie Wolf Marie Jones Leola 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 Coden Fay Ewbank Don Thome Mildred Kenny Melvin Keith Healey Dewey Keith Aed Dick Rohrer West End Sterling Broadway al Hesher Cork Conrad Marion Boone Don Marshang Mary Andrews Bob Fields Helen Lanner John Griffith Bob Greisser Mary Ruth Sears

Shannon Designs Cornellian Cover For Christmas Issue

Lyle Shannon of the class of 1938 drew the cover for the Christmas issue of the Cornellian, the alumni publication.

Shannon Cornellian Lyle Shannon

Masculine fashion tips for school days and dances

A fashion column urges neatness and polish for boys, recommending pressed shirts, knotted ties, bright sweaters, and odd pants. It highlights accessories like white shirts, detachable collars, colored socks, combed hair, hats, mufflers, and Tyrolean hats, plus gloves to match Balmadhan overcoats for upcoming dances.

Balmadhan

Literature Quiz Challenge Answers and Clues

A quiz offering five extra copies of Script for the first fully correct set of author and source matches. Questions cover famous quotes from Barkis to Carthage and personalities like Franklin, Twain, and Churchill, asking who said or wrote each line.

Barkis Benjamin Franklin Zenda Carthage

Library staff changes add two assistants and new oak truck

Helen Lea Hansen replaces Barbara Flinn in the library during fourth period for the second semester. Florence Swanson will assist 2% hours weekly. A new oak book truck was added to the library furniture from the shop.

Helen Lea Hansen Barbara Flinn Florence Swanson

Students Earn Typing Pins for Speed Milestones

Three students earned 50 word typing pins: Bob Salm Jeanne Longabaugh Marian Beaver and Grace Ratzlaff. Several others received 46 word awards: Mary Andrews Donna Slansen Alethia Neitzke Arland 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 take with only two errors.

Bob Salm Jeanne Longabaugh Marian Beaver Grace Ratzlaff Mary Andrews Donna Slansen Alethia Neitzke Arland Gould Irene Gerdes Lillian Bauer Donna Little Bernice Schultz Naomi Reuters Beverly Wolf Bob Fields Jean Longabaugh

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Press Club Sterling Township High School Sterling, Illinois Miss Marian Lovrien Naomi Benters Ruth Welton Mibd Ssadase Iene Fred Brauei John Platt Seeneees Ass’t Lanita Bendewald Don Fehrenbach Helen S.ea Hanser Bob Castendyck Charles Gasso Charles Geyer Bob Jones Eugene Long Mary Wilbern Betty Gehring Marian Benson Marjorie Rorick Beverly Wolfe June Frysinge Advise de Des Deieceses Tocess Eoeseses Give Japan USA Mussolini Darwin Benito Manila France Tunisia Ickes Lux J. High Journal
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