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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1948
Page
6
On May 17 the annuals were given to students. The Streamliner yearbook carried a theme of appreciation for Miss Burritt and her kindness to the seniors. Congratulations to all who contributed to this cherished annual.
The Robed Choir delivered a successful Spring concert with about 1300 in attendance. The program featured the Girls Chorus Joyce Carter solos, the Boys Ensemble led by Mr. Tonkin, and piano accompaniment by Joel Rice and Wilma Linton. A second May 18 program at the High School gymnasium included pieces from Rigoletto and Showboat with additional solos by Joyce Carter and Glenna Gould.
Bill Welch staying at home. Toney Williams staying at home. Donald Woessner of Carthage College. Dorothy Woods of Chester's Store. Joan Wright of Illinois State Normal. James Young of University of Illinois.
Dave DeWind recalls a nerve wracking eighteenth hole where the final match tied until the last moments. The narrator drives close to the pin while his opponent sinks a short chip, leaving a clutch putt to decide the contest.
A local awards event presents pins for multiple honorees including Kay Hoogeveen Virginia Wolf Jeanine Huntley pin recipients and additional SHORTHAND pins awarded to Darlene Long Wenda Michels Peggy Beach Bertha Peterson and others.
Sterling reserves dominated the Geneseo Relays on May 15 winning the meet by a wide margin showing strong track teams for at least the next two years.
The senior class reflects on leaving high school as diplomas are handed on June 1 1948. They recall last games, dances, plays, and annual yearbook work, while warning freshmen that graduation marks real responsibilities and new paths beyond the familiar school life.
A Saturday night party plan collapses as the narrator struggles to enter a locked house. After failed doors and a coal bin attempt, the arrival of guests prompts jokes about the ordeal and a relieved ending. The tale blends anxiety with dry humor about timing and misfortune.
The F F A chapter conducted a Pasture Renovation Demonstration on April 22 at Henry Geiger farm west of Sterling with William Briggs explaining steps and benefits Wayne Geeting handling seed weighing and inoculation. The chapter filed for State Farmers Degrees for Willard Ebersole and entered a Program of Work Contest. The May 13 meeting elected next year’s officers and two delegates to the Illinois State F F A Convention in Champaign on June 14-16 with travel expenses covered. Officers to attend three day officer school at Camp Sha-Wae-Na-Su on July 29-31 or August 2-4.
A worn old car ran out of gas near Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue after a coughing spell. The incident drew loud bus and horn noise from onlookers while Jim Stouffer helped prevent a panic and kept the situation from worsening.
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