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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1949
Page
2
The piece questions why anyone would ruin others possessions and reports damage in the school library including torn pages and a Gene Autry image cut from a Who's Who book. The author urges students to keep materials neat and intact for everyone to use.
The nineteen forty eight basketball squad remained unbeaten in nineteen games then lost the twentieth to DeKalb. The team vows continued effort through the conference and toward state, with Wells highlighted and a fighting mindset to keep the year intact.
A college prank involved tying Johnny to a tombstone used in a prior hazing death. As night fell the scene grew eerie and cold then morning brought pneumonia and illness. The friends concluded the joke would not be repeated.
Marmaduke Morris dates Suzabelle Simpson in a humorous cautionary tale about dating etiquette. Marmaduke bungles timing and manners, from arriving late and horn errands to awkward dancing and ill fated punch bowl mishaps, ending with Suzabelle retiring inside unimpressed.
A light verse about a student troubled by chemistry assignments and low grades, fixed on one teacher Mr Sherman. The narrator jokes about acids bases salts and metals while confessing the love or distraction of thoughts toward Mr Sherman. The piece reads as a humorous, personal reflection with playful wordplay.
Herb Marschang wins a 30 word typing event as Laverne Oetzel and Darlene Long place in a separate 50 word typing contest at the local fair bringing junior winners to the stage.
Leona Buhrow earned an 80 word score in shorthhand, placing high in the Nonis Snow meet. The event highlighted the skill of reporters and stenographers as Buhrow demonstrated rapid note taking and precision. Organizers praised her mastery of abbreviations and clarity under timed conditions. The competition drew participants from several schools and featured a series of speed drills and accuracy tests. Buhrow’s performance showcased the growing respect for shorthand talent in journalism circles.
A local notice lists numerous individuals whose birthdays occur in March. Names include Wayne Moore Wayne Bruns Shirley Humphrey Robert Hicks Jim Nuttall Warren Sonneman Frederick Courtwright John Sunday Donna Bowman and many others across families and communities.
The poem salutes the Sterling Warriors of forty-nine with nineteen wins and a hard fought twentieth game. Players McCormick Puterbaugh Kenaga Baumgardner Ohda are cited as stalwarts. It celebrates courage, sportsmanship, and a cheers filled tribute to the Warri ors brave. Missouri
Journal entries reveal several students seen together in Dixon with hints of new couples Mimi Miller and Chuck Deets a frequent pairing. Vera Kraft reports Valentines Day luck with candy and Mary Huntley teased for a biology class mystery.
A group of seniors offers varied gift ideas for the school. Marion Parker suggests little iron bars for windows, Vera Kraft a new curtain for the stage, Don Wink a picture of himself, Neil Hall bleachers for baseball, Janna Hey unsure, Phyllis Coakley jokes about leaving nothing, Curt Benson about leaving Max for next year, Kent Jacobs about leaving the annual debt, Larry Wooster a new scoreboard, Jerry Robbins targeting the teachers.
The honor roll features freshmen Nancy Kunde Marjorie Nelson. juniors Harry Blaisdell John E Bowman Dean Eshleman Marilyn Miller. sophomores Joel Rice Anne Twardock. seniors Peggy Beach Carol Chall Janna Hey Polly Jewell Bob Twardock.
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