Lindenberger Preaches at First Congregational Church
On March 4 the Chester League youth group led a Sunday service at First Congregational Church. Betty Stevens and others performed a musical number while Bill Lindenberger preached about steering a straight course and supporting democratic principles amid national uncertainty.
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First Congregational Church
Chester League
Young People
Betty Stevens
Miriam Dyson
Harriet Ports
Ellen Hall
Don Gerdes
Marijane Huber
Ruth Mary Northington
Bill McCandless
Bill Lindenberger
Bill
Senator Mason Lectures on Illinois School Funding
Senator Mason spoke at the Municipal Coliseum on March 19 detailing Illinois tax burdens for public schools. He notes 600 percent growth in high school enrollment, 85 percent real estate tax load, 15 percent tangible personal property, and zero intangible tax, urging new revenue like surplus liquor and sales taxes and gas tax shares for schools.
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Mason
58Th General Assembly
Illinois
Municipal Coliseum
Rock River Division
Illinois State Teachers Association
Horner
End of Tournament Week Brings Student Fatigue
A weary student laments the toll of last week's tournament on schoolwork and pep. He vows not to give up the annual event, insisting he will sleep until next year and return ready for the tournament again.
The Old School's Growing Up
A retrospective on S. H. S. growth from 1899 to 1933 shows graduates rising from 29 to 101 and enrollment from 217 to 546. Faculty expanded from nine to twenty four as facilities expanded with an 1919 addition and basement remodelling under CWA funding. The piece argues against cutting education to avoid fads, urging continued investment in students for future society.
Freshman Sophomore Girl Reserves Activities Report
The Girl Reserves under President Dorothy Ann Kidd meet Mondays at the YWCA after school. Members show sports interest with bowling at the YMCAs, Dorothy Lambert and Betty Meyer leading in bowling. Pool time on Thursdays and a March 27 overnight hike to Camp Merrill Benson are noted. Sterling and Rock Falls clubs shared picnics and a chili supper recently.
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Dorothy Ann Kidd
Dorothy Lambert
Betty Meyer
Merrill Benson
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Lindenberger
Senator Mason
O. L. Miller
Austin
Sterling
Rock Falls
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