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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
2
An encouraging guide on study habits before finals. It urges choosing a quiet study spot, avoiding radio distractions, and using skimming to absorb material. It recommends reading the first and last sentences, taking notes when teachers review, and getting rest rather than cramming.
A student laments endless practice and doubt before trying again to whistle. He imagines proving himself to peers, shadows his lack of talent, but resolves to persevere and master the skill despite months of failure. The piece contrasts self doubt with a determined push to belong.
Mimi Sterenberg, Vera Kraft, and Mary Ann Hull were selected to attend Rotary events this month. They modeled jewelry for Mr. George Gerdes at the last Rotary meeting.
A quirky verse complains of failed sprig care and allergy chaos. The speaker sez flowers misbehave, clothes stain red, and a big dose worsens trouble. If catastrophe occurs, alert a parent. urging caution amid whims of garden mishaps.
Poem describing twilight fading as night falls over a river. Poppies close their eyes and the moon rises. The gold moonlight glints on slender trees as frogs sing. Stars wink as night arrives, creating a tranquil nocturnal mood.
A vivid reminiscence in Anne Twardock's voice recounting a tense scene with bristly uniforms, steady handling, and a relieved moment when the author realizes she was there. The piece touches on emotion, family presence, and a burst of chaotic sounds amid a charged setting.
The Sterling FFA Chapter completed many events including demonstrations for the State Soil Progress Program at the farms of Frank Geeting and O C Beatty. They are building a retaining wall at the stadium for the upcoming baseball season and plan a spring softball team with Chuck Pippert earning fifth place at the Lee Center sectional Public Speaking Contest.
A listing of names tied to award pins at various word counts including Gloria Weaver Bob Twardock John Bowman Dolly Poston Joanne Dummett Phyllis Coakley Joyce Carter Carlanne Ruck Roger Puterbaugh Loren Burger Don Scharfenberg Jean Sonneman Deloris Ohris Fern Allison Barbara Finkle Wenda Michels Helen Itkin Donna Bowman Bonita Bolling Bertha Peterson Lorraine Heilener Leona Stern Leona Buhrow.
A playful column riffs on the paradox of having nothing by exploring wordplay about nothing and something. The piece whimsically notes how lacking one thing requires another to avoid having nothing and ends with a tongue in cheek observation about knowledge and nothingness.
Radio Mirror lists last year’s radio awards with stars like Bing Crosby George Denny Lucille Wall Skelton Garry Moore Bill Stern Lowell Thomas Ozzie and Harriet Joe Kelly Eve Arden Linkletter Jack Benny Milton Berle Vaughn Monroe Horace Heidt and Basil Laughrame. The item notes more names exist but omits details.
Billy the Kid is described as a famous rider who faced a fatal shot in the desert. The poem notes his horse, a desert setting, and his death as he lies six feet down.
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