Top Tunes Yule Waxings From Your Local Jukebox
Rundown of new records from Guy Mitchell Patti Page Joni James Nat King Cole Eddie Fisher Kay Starr and others. Highlights include She Wears Red Feathers Doggie in the Window Till I Waltz Again With You Why Dont You Believe Me Hello Bluebird Purple Shades Anywhere I Wander Pretend Strange Even Now Down Hearted Youll Never Know Side by Side and more.
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Guy Mitchell
Rusty Draper
Patti Page
Joni James
Julius
LaRosa
Ralph Marterie
Nat “King
Cole
the King
Eddie Fisher
Kay Starr
Noah
Calendar of School Events and Activities
March to April events list regional tournaments sections and district solos. Activities include GAA variety show assembly lecturer Dr Schacht FFA parent and son banquet HLA meeting end of third quarter GA A dance and robed choir at St John’s Lutheran Church men’s chorus at Illinois State Normal University Easter break noted.
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Schacht
St. John's Lutheran Church
Illinois State Normal University
Seniors Sweep Class Tournament In Big Win
In front of staff and students the senior girls beat the juniors 21 to 12 to capture the class tournament trophy. Key players included Lettie Harden and Sue Hey along with a full senior lineup and coach. Juniors edged freshmen 18 17 in a tight prelim, sophomores fell to seniors 22 6, and sophomores topped freshmen 29 18 for third.
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Lettie Harden
Sue Hey
Ann Eshleman
Carol Benson
Mary Saillard
Leola Clark
Nancy Forquer
Marilyn Matz
Sophs
Freshies
P. E
State Department
P. E. Demonstration Planned for Public March 17
Our monthly meeting will feature a P. E. demonstration showcasing girls gym class skills and work. The event aims to be engaging and invites public attendance on March 17.
Levi Leap Sponsored by G A A Set for March 28
On March 28 the G A A sponsors a dance called Levi Leap from 8 30 to 11 30 in the girls gym. Work has barely begun on the event and details are scarce but organizers promise hard work to make the dance a success. Watch for further news on this affair.
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Levi
Badminton Tournament Promises Tight, Exciting Matchups
The badminton tournament draws strong local interest with many couples entered. Organizers anticipate a competitive event as evenly matched pairs compete for top honors.
Bowling Winners in Ladies Choice and Sadie Hawkins Tourney
Winners in the Ladies Choice Sadie Hawkins Tourney were Nancy Forquer and Al Hunsberger first, Sylvia Scham and John DeWind second, Leone Wolker and Jon Milier third. The Men's Choice Tourney occurred on March 4 and 5.
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Nancy Forquer
al Hunsberger
Sylvia Scham
John DeWind
Leone Wolker
Jon Milier
The Annual Staff Behind the Blue and Gold Book
A behind the scenes look at producing the annual yearbook. It explains staff organization, four monthly sections, deadlines, and steps from copy to layout and art. The piece invites readers to peek in at six o clock to see the work.
Beta Hi Y Club Seeks Talks Meets At Eight Tonight
Nancy Hecht invites Beta Hi Y boys to a cracker barrel session on religion at the next meeting. Officers will be elected and a Latvian speaker touted as tops will address the group. If more snow falls a tobogganing party is planned. Plans to help with a basketball game with Princeton’s club are proposed. Meetings are at the Y tonight at 8.
Welcome back teachers after three strenuous months
An advertisement in a western newspaper greets teachers returning from a term, expressing relief that the young steers are now under their expert care after a demanding period.
Junior Rotarians for January February and March
The following seniors were chosen as Junior Rotarians for the months of January February and March. January Doris Woessner Marge Meyer Marilyn Matznick Pete Dillon Larry McCoy Wallie Giffrow. February Sylvia Bawden Phyllis McFalls John Marquis Larry Letcher Kreider Woods Leone Wolker. March Joan Bellmar Carol Benson Margaret Lair Chuck Mitchell Terry Powell Dick Ohnen.
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Doris Woessner
Marge Meyer
Marilyn Matznick
Pete Dillon
Larry McCoy
Wallie Giffrow
Sylvia Bawden
Phyllis McFalls
John Marquis
Larry Letcher
Kreider Woods
Leone Wolker
Joan Bellmar
Carol Benson
Margaret Lair
Chuck Mitchell
Terry Powell
Dick Ohnen
Librarians Elect Officers for Library Board
The 36 librarians met February 19 with Miss Fadden to elect officers. Jo Bellmar becomes head librarian and David Siex, Shirley Hippon, and Kent Robison take desks, shelving, and magazine room roles respectively. A decoration committee chaired by Marilyn Matznick will monthly decorate the library.
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Miss Fadden
Jo Bellmar
David Siex
Shirley Hippon
Kent Robison
Marilyn Matznick
Dramatic Club Prepares for District Contest at Freeport
Georgia Wadsworth reports Sterling High's Dramatic Club works long hours for the District Dramatic Contest on March 14 in Freeport. At DeKalb NCIC, the group earned a fair rating in February, with new actors gaining guidance from judges. Cast for Now Is the Time includes Dave Clark Dave Swehla Judy Penley Joyce Cameron and Barbara Coe under coach Cloa per. assistants are Julie Findley and Carol Swartley with Nancy Apple Ruth Williams and Ruth Lobaugh as promoters.
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Freeport
NCIC
DeKalb
Cloaper
Sterling High
Dave Clark
Joanne Whitaker
Joyce Cameron
Judy Penley
Dave Swehla
Barbara Coe
Julie Findley
Carol Swartley
Nancy Apple
Ruth Williams
Ruth Lobaugh
Seven seniors inducted into National Honor Society
Seven seniors Marilyn Matzynick Margaret Engelkens Ann Lahman Lauren Frazier Ray Ricklefs Billie Huenger and Larry McCoy were inducted in late December. The faculty will select one fourth of the members to take tests for scholarships, with tests scheduled for March.
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National Honor Society
Marilyn Matzynick
Margaret Engelkens
Ann Lahman
Lauren Frazier
Ray Ricklefs
Billie Huenger
Larry McCoy
Tragic Willow Train Collision Ends Life
A sudden collision between a fast train and a cow causes a fatality and sorrowful parting beneath the willow. The event underscores the dangers at rural crossings and the quiet grief that follows.
Marooned by Storm Sends Humor to Office
A traveling salesman stranded in the Orkney Islands by a fierce storm telegraphed his firm for instruction. The company replied with dry wit telling him to start summer vacation, effective as of yesterday.
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Orkney Islands
Scotchman Lived Better To Skip Paying for Sins
A concise remark recalls a Scotchman who led a virtuous life to avoid penalty for his sins, framed as a wry moral anecdote about prudence and fate.
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Maerch
F.F.A
Parent and Son Ban
Quet
F.hla
F.h.a.ffla
Nancy Hecht
Princeton
Rotarians
Dramatic Club News
Georgia Wadsworth
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