Lindenberger Preaches on Steering a Straight Course
On March fourth the Chester League youth led First Congregational Church service with Betty Stevens Miriam Dyson Harriet Ports and Ellen Hall performing. Don Gerdes read scripture Marijane Huber led readings Ruth Mary Northington told a children's story and Bill McCandless offered the prayer. Bill Lindenberger president of Chester League delivered a sermon urging definite objectives confidence in self and in the eternal Pilot and calling for support of democratic principles amid a new era and uncertain times.
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First Congregational Church
Chester League
Young People’s Organization
Betty Stevens
Miriam Dyson
Harriet Ports
Ellen Hall
Don Gerdes
Marijane Huber
Ruth Mary Northington
Bill McCandless
Bill Lindenberger
Bill
Senator Mason Talks Tax for Illinois Schools
Senator Mason of the 58th General Assembly spoke at Municipal Coliseum on March 19 about tax reform to fund public schools. Sponsored by the Rock River Division ISATE Public Relations Committee, he notes 600 percent enrollment growth, real estate bears 85 percent of the tax load, intangible property is exempt, and proposes new revenue such as liquor and sales tax for schools. He cites Governor Horner backing diverting gas taxes for education and calls for strong leadership.
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Mason
58Th General Assembly
Ilinois
Municipal Coliseum
Rock River Division
Illinois State Teachers Association
Illinois
Horner
End of Tournament Week Poem
A school poem laments tiredness after a week of tournament events. The speaker admits low motivation and poor grades but vows not to give up the tournament, hoping rest will renew vigor for next year.
The Old School's Growing Up
Everett Myers reflects on S H S growth from 29 graduates in 1899 to 101 in 1933, with enrollment rising from 217 to 646 and teacher numbers from nine to twenty four. He notes 1918 expansion, later reorganization, CWA renovations, and calls for prudent spending amid rising demand for higher education and caution against fads.
Girl Reserves Meet and Activities Update
The freshman sophomores led by Dorothy Ann Kidd stay active at the YWCA. Monday meetings after school include bowling at the YMCA where Dorothy Lambert and Betty Meyer top the lanes. Thursday swims occur at the YMCA pool and a March 27 overnight hike to Camp Merrill Benson is planned.
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Dorothy Ann Kidd
Dorothy Lambert
Betty Meyer
Merrill Benson
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Lindenberger
Senator Mason
O. L. Miller
Austin
Jin Sterling
Everett Myers
Sterling
Rock Falls
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