Directory of City Editors and Reporters
City paper lists editorial leadership and a large roster of reporters including Arden Daehler Mary Claire Heaton Helen Myers Paul Harshman Mariann Birch Leola Hunsberger Ruth Ann Castendyck Charlotte Goetz Harrison Stone and others, detailing staff names and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden Daehler
Mary Claire Heaton
Helen Myers
Paul Harshman
Mariann Birch
Leola Hunsberger
Ruth Ann Castendyck
Charlotte Goetz
Harrison Stone
Dean Geer
Wanda Wharfield
Pat Donahue
Eleanor John
Gordon Behrens
Barbara Shaffer
Leta Houseman
June Olson
Ellen Jane Wallick
Eugene Long
Ruth Wilger
Dale Schumacher
Mary Andrews
Phyllis Shannon
Jacques Sterenberg
Rose Daulton
Mary Ruth Sears
Virginia Miller
Dick Smith
Bob Fields
Dry night club idea gains youth support in Twin Cities
The concept of a liquor free dance venue is popular with local youths in the Twin Cities. The Sterling Gazette and Rock Falls Arrow reprinted Script editorials on the topic last month. No local ordinance blocks such a business, presenting a potential opportunity for an entrepreneur.
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Twin Cities
Sterling Gazette
The
Rock Falls
A New Building For S. H. S
Sterling Township faces a coming need for a new high school. The school board will choose a time least burdensome to taxpayers, while the district makes the best use of current inadequate facilities.
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Sterling Township
Student Government Day Sparks Civic Interest in Towns
High school students elect a student mayor and commissioners to govern for a day in Prophetstown Dixon and other towns. The program provides a valuable experience and awakens youth interest in local government, a trend hoped to spread to Sterling and beyond.
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Prophetstown
Dixon
Sterling
Freshmen Demand More School Spirit and Social Life
In a grim tone students lament dull school life from January to March. They accuse upperclassmen of gatekeeping and say the only big event was the sophomore dance. They push for action and social events like the spring formal, noting freshmen feel excluded.
Library Seeks Return Of Missing New Books
Library reports two copies of Be ing Born and two of So Youth May Know missing among new purchases. Three books appear to have been carried off. Librarians offer overnight checkouts for returned items and request their return. Two furniture books are also missing.
Abbreviated Observations on War Time Theatre
The piece mocks Nazi troops for avoiding the Lambeth Walk as undignified and notes goose stepping soldiers prefer cruel acts. It then jokes about Chamberlain losing influence after leaving Birmingham for London. It praises a surge in prestige for Western style horse operas and lists frontier and western titles with big billing.
Sterling High School Seniors Shine In Arts Athletics
Hangnail Sketches Patricia Pat earns top district ranking as a standout vocalist and actor in Growing Pains while leading drama and property committees. Bob, a sophomore athlete, emerges as a major basketball scorer and letter winner. Lanita, graduating senior, dominates in academics and in bowling with a high score of 234 and holds G A A presidency.
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Patricia
Pat
Bob
Sterling
Brother Irvin
Lanita
Nonsensical Vocabs and Odd Phrasing Noted
A fragmentary list of odd terms and misused phrases appears. It mentions viniger for acid, extrovert, hypochondriac regions, physiognomy, objurgate, vernacular organ, and immaculated dog for rabies without coherent context.
Whispers In The Dark Society News Briefs
Alethia Neitzke and Charles Ebersole exchange notes in a budding romance set during fourth period. Marvin Mundorff and Charlotte Carl begin a new romance while Ruth Wilger returns to Lantie McCandless. Dale Schumacher escorts Mary Wilbern. Helen Proprietor rumored to date Ron Adair. Kaye Hall with Elaine Dewey. Charles Geyer visits Virginia Powell. Ruthie Welton dates Irvie Wolf. Betty Truedson praised by James Bates. Janice Little and Betty Hicks vie for Jim. Gene Long dates teased. two Sterling girls pick two Scovill heroes. Don Fehrenbach stumps a mystery. Bob Wolf and Butch Woodyatt join the farm. Nona Olinger’s new theme song unsettles. Mary Anna Turnroth and Mary Ruth Sears drift apart. Fred Brauer praised for quieting Nona. Tiny Hill dance bringing new couples. Wayne Friedrichs and Donald Thome attend show with two S H S daughters then dance. Patty Donahue defends dating conduct saying it’s been exceptional.
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Ruth Wilger
Lantie McCandless
Dale Schumacher
Mary Wilbern
Helen Proprietor
Ron Adair
Kaye Hall
Elaine Dewey
Charles Geyer
Virginia Powell
Ruthie Welton
Charlie
Irvie Wolf
Betty Truedson
James Bates
Janice Little
Betty Hicks
Jim
Gene Long
Elwin Duhm
Scovill
Sterling
June Frysinger
Norma Landis
Charlie van Drew
Tampico
Bob Haag
Don Fehrenbach
Bob Wolf
Howdy
Nona
Mary Anna Turnroth
Mary Ruth Sears
Mary Anna
Clint Taber
Mary Ruth
Bob Phillips
Viola Nester
Fred Brauer
Coliseum
Tiny Hill
Marion Boone
Warren Friedrichs
Susan Dieterle
Russell Schneider
Ellen Jayne Wallick
Wayne Friedrichs
Donald Thome
Patty Donahue
Manon Aims for State Farmer Degree at F F A Convention
Kenneth Manon aspires to earn the State Farmer Degree at the state F F A convention in Champaign. The degree honors scholarship earnings, chapter leadership, and cooperative actives. Sterling chapter plans a July Lake Decatur camp from July 9 to 15 with self supplied meals and local side trips to Decatur and Springfield.
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Manon
F. F. A. Convention
Kenneth Manon
Champaign
Sterling
Lake Decatur
Decatur
Springfield
Chester Long Chosen To Captain F F A Soft Ball Team
At last Monday's F F A meeting Chet Long was elected captain of the club's softball team. A discussion was held on emblems for active members and a higher yearly award for the outstanding member. Art Koster and his seed contest winners were treated to a pot luck supper by the losers.
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Chet Long
Art Koster
Kiss the English Connection in Eight Simple Steps
A humorous piece surveys how a kiss can be tied to English parts of speech in eight points. Interspersed dialogue fragments from Kewanee K Clerk and others parody linguistic quirks and everyday banter.
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Kewanee K
Unlikely Pairings Viewed In Chester League Social
Bob Phillips and Betty Gehring along with Dick Rohrer and Barbara Flinn are seen climbing wind mills in an odd social moment. Loren Andreas junior enjoyed his first date with Marie Andrews, while Donnaecu praises Miss Hunt the typing teacher after a 15 minute speed test where Donna nearly naps. Barbara Flinn gifts "Bud" Terhune a large red apple as a peace token.
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Bob Phillips
Betty Gehring
Dick Rohrer
Barbara Flinn
Loren Andreas
Marie Andrews
Donna Ecu
Miss Hunt
Donna
Also Mentioned on This Page
Press Club of
Sterling Township High School
Sterling, Ilinois
City
Miss Marian Lovrien
Flember
Naomi Benters
Ruth Welton
John Platt
Bob Salm
Lanita Bendewal
Helen Lea Hans, Bob Castendyck
Charles Gasso
Bob Jones
Keith Healey
Barbara Flinn Bett Gehring
Marian Benson
Marian Beaver
Marjorie Rorick
Beverly Wolfe
Lillian Bauer
Grace Ratzlaff
Ae Ee Ereensreseets Typists
Chamberlain
Birmingham
London
Wells Fargo
Bowers
Nellie
Alethia Neitzke
Charles Ebersole
Alethia
Charles
Marvin Mundorff
Charlotte Carl
Scheid
Eagle Eye
Bob Mathias
Chester Long
Old Mother Hubbard
Aurora
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