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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1942
Page
2
Students at S H S celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with the motto In unity there is strength. They are urged to unite for victory by promoting cooperation in classes clubs activities and athletics and by applying personal will power and focus to improve school and country preparedness.
High school students are urged to support the war effort by buying defense stamps and bonds, exchanging stamps for bonds, and cutting waste. Encouraging self sacrifice, the piece notes saving money and resources, with a call to keep aircraft production funded to sustain morale and victory.
A playful college newspaper montage from Sterling features witty quips about exams, student life, and campus figures. It teases classmates like Jacque and Bob Broscovak, notes fundraising quirks, and mocks sports antics, with punchlines about sophomores, seniors, and a penny mint warning.
A teacher writes about new year energy and improved spelling from encouragement. They note humorous anxieties about peers and the social reception of suggesting a Valentines party in grad school. The writer asks for understanding and consistency from the teacher they respect.
The article depicts Dean Dahlgren as an embarrassed jitterbug on his first dance floor appearance. It notes his awkward display and contrasts it with others reactions while referencing Mr. DeVoe and Mr. Eades in humorous schoolroom and social moments. Daniels Beatty and Jean Beatty are mentioned in relation to Mr. Eades.
The Goldmen beat Community 28 to 24 in a rough game with boxing and rough play noted. Bogaard led with seven points and a knockout as a 12-point fourth quarter rally sealed the win. Sterling frosh-sophs followed with a 24 to 19 victory.
Tonight’s schedule lists Dixon at Mendota and De Kalb at Belvidere with a non conference match Princeton at Sterling on Monday. The team spent a night in Waterloo at the Ellis Hotel during a Waverly Iowa trip, two in a room. Rumors say Harry Woodyatt corresponded with a waitress bringing gossip about his affairs.
The Monday league in the gym shows Chicago led by Charlie Miller with five wins and Illinois close behind. Miller tops scoring with 72 points. Hermann is second. Bud Terhune leaves Sterling high after seven frosh soph games. his seven seasons produced 47 wins 35 losses and 3 ties for .744. He moves to Polo.
The Chicago Daily Tribune notes Sterling High School will host the 1942 North Central Illinois conference track meet at its stadium. The event is a highlight on the S H S athletic schedule, bringing top northern Illinois athletes together in one arena.
Erv Ridge, a standout at Sterling High, was temporarily sidelined at the University of Illinois after breaking a knee bone during January freshman basketball. He played regular end on the freshman football team and was expected to excel in basketball and track, a handicap for his sophomore year.
Irvin Wolf, a former S. H. S. athlete, was named co captain of the University of Iowa varsity track squad for 1942. The honor follows his strong work in Big Ten and national competition under coach George Bresnahan, a former Sterling man.
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