The Hope of the World Editorial
The editorial argues the United States stands as the sole powerful nation untouched by war where the Christian Church remains influential. It urges every American to attend church weekly to uphold Christian ideals and prevent propaganda from eroding civilization, declaring the nation as the world s hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Christ
Hitler
Stalin
God
Napoleon
Caesar
Congratulations to Rock Falls Arrow Staff
Sterlng High students extend congratulations to the Rock Falls Arrow staff for the first issue of outstanding quality. They wish the team luck and success for the 1939 40 school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterlng High
Rock Falls Arrow
Arrow
Shield of Liberty Honors by Marine Band at Sterling Coliseum
The Marine Band played Bandmaster J. J. Richards' original march Shield of Liberty during a Sterling Coliseum concert on October 13. The venue was crowded for both afternoon and evening performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Band
J. J. Richards
Shield of Liberty
Sterling Coliseum
School Spirit at S H S Delinquent in Student Attitudes
Readers question whether teachers belong to the school community and why few attend games or dances. They urge teachers to participate more in outside activities to boost school spirit and imply advisers miss meetings.
Thanksgiving reflection on true purpose and gratitude
The passage urges focusing on giving thanks to God during Thanksgiving rather than feasting or social events. It notes the holiday’s Pilgrim origins and calls for making the day genuinely thankful, prioritizing gratitude over excess.
First Book Review At Rock Falls Methodist Church
Rev. James Uhlinger led the first of four book reviews at the S H S gym on Halloween night. He discussed Watch For the Dawn by Stuart Cloete, noting brutal Boer customs and eerie themes, with a dramatic interpretation that entertained attendees. The next review is scheduled for November 14, sponsored by the junior class under Miss Ludens and A. R. DeVoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Uhlinger
Rock Falls Methodist Church
Uhlinger
Stuart Cloete
Hallowe'en
Teachers Attend Institute as Students Take Vacation
On October 19 and 20 S. H. S. students enjoyed a break while teachers studied under Whiteside County Superintendent Robertson at Morrison. The Vera Pearl Kemp String Ensemble performed for the group and Dr. Gellerman of Southern State Teachers College spoke. a Dixon meeting Friday featured Senator Josh Lee as principal speaker and Illinois Education Association officers led a business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Whiteside County
Robertson
Vera Pearl Kemp
Gellerman
Southern State Teachers College
Carbondale
Illinois
Dixon
Josh Lee
Illinois Education Association
Latin Department Sees Substitute Teachership
Mrs Frances Graves Hart of Dixon has been substituting for Miss Echternach in the Latin Department. Miss Echternach remains ill and confined to her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Graves Hart of
Dixon
Miss Echternach
Not Peace but a Sword book review at S H S Tuesday
Reverend Uhlinger previews Vincent Sheean's Not Peace but a Sword in the S H S assembly on Tuesday November 14. The work examines little known origins of the current European conflict and is described as timely and appropriate for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reverend Uhlinger
Assembly of
Faculty Members Tell Summer Experiences
Faculty members recount summer travels and pursuits across states parks and cities. Roscoe Eades visits his mother and fished at Rice Lake while Brandau logged 10 000 miles through fourteen states and nine national parks.
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Roscoe Eades
Rice Lake
Eades
Brandau
We Can’t Imagine Bob Griesser Without a Dime Novel
A lighthearted roster of local personalities is described with playful quips about their current moods and social mischiefs. The piece uses nickname style and neighborhood flavor to sketch a lively town portrait.
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Bob Griesser
Philips
Don Church
Bill Benson
Billy the Kid
Crosley
Jason Hopkins
Fern Allen
Betty
Helen Lea
Clarice Hey
Dale Musselman
Johnny Platt
Romeo
Smitty
School Activities Calendar Highlights
The list outlines a series of upcoming events including football on Nov. 10 at Dixon, a Latin Club meeting on Nov. 14, a Junior Dance on Nov. 17, a Corn and Poultry Show at the Coliseum on Nov. 18, a Science Club with George Morris on Nov. 23, and Thanksgiving recess starting then. Additional items include an Assembly on Nov. 27, Agriculture Classes trip to Chicago on Nov. 28, a Livestock Exposition, and basketball games at Clinton on Dec. 5 and at Rockford on Dec. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Coliseum
George Morris
Chicago
Tattletale S H S Gossip Sparks Dixon Theatrics
A frenzied round of high school romance and social intrigue at S H S spins rumors about betrothals breakups and new couples. Names include Betty Ague Ward Dillon Sanford Mitchell Fran Burkett Ruth Ann Castendyck Lee Jenkins Mary McGava and many others with subtle digs and gossip.
Alumni Doings From Script 1939 Graduates At Work
The last Script lists 1939 graduates and their jobs at Northwestern Steel and Wire Don Fehrenbach Naomi Beuters Bob Salm Jim Wiggins Grace Radcliff and Keith Hasey Ruth Wilger Gene Long and Paul Hubbard at Frantz Manufacturing Charlotte Carns Scott Store Shirley Jenkins Johnsons Tea Room Helen Kelsey Dr Palmer's office Dean Geer Milledgeville Cheese Factory Lyle Hall Wahl Clipper Chester Long Kathrine Janssen Tom Coats Robert Bartel and Doug Cassens staying at home for now Elvin Shaw 07 Freeport judge in Supreme Court Bernice Brown 11 chemist and Mr Burkholder of Charlotte doctor of engineering Largest class ever from S H S was class of 39 with 126 members.
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Northwestern Steel and Wire Company
Don Fehrenbach
Naomi Beuters
Bob Salm
Jim Wiggins
Grace Radcliff
Keith Heasey
Ruth Wilger
Gene Long
Paul Hubbard
Frantz Manufacturing Company
Charlotte Carns
Scott
Shirley Jenkins
Johnson’s Tea Room
Helen Kelsey
Dr. Palmer
Dean Geer
Milledgeville Cheese Factory
Lyle Hall Wahl
Chester Long
Kathrine Janssen
Tom Coats
Robert Bartel
Doug Cassens
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Sterling
Sterling Township High School
Sterling, Illinois
Ray Pettit
Esneennseeesscees
Bill Haglund
Rey City
Gordon Behrens
Helen Lea Hansen
Mary McGava
Ruth Ann Castendyck
Sveereseessees
Betty Gehring
Bob Jamison
John Platt
Deena Seeueeeeee
Seseese Finance
Doris Overholser
Paul Hermann
Richard Smith
Mene
Eee
Ett
Terete Errr
Art Marion Palmer
Janie Bartel
Paul Harshman
Betty Darnell
Wees
Albert Macklowsky
Paul Young
Ed Ohnen
Bill Smith
Melvin Betts
Mr. Small
University of Illinois
Miss Joiner
Miss Turnell
Havana
Miss Good
Virginia
Miss Ludens
Betty Ague
Ward Dillon
Sanford Mitchell
Fran Burkett
Lee Jenkins
Wayne Eldred
Ray Babel
Betty McNinch
Charlotte Goetz
Ward
Mark” Reitzel
Phyllis Shannon
Larry
Lois Schueler
Gene
Lois Walters
Janet Olinger
Red” Welker
Johnny Reigle
Doris Brittain
Juanita Woodyatt
Bob Shaffer
Virginia Ague
Dick Rohrer
Duhm
Daulton
Powell
Ridge
Cassens
Wolf
Ernie Hubbart
Rock Falls
Bernice Henderson
Rock Falls High
Don Gould
Janet Cross
Bogett
Welton
Jim Brown
Olinger
Earl Howard
Elvin Shaw
Freeport
Supreme Court
Bernice Brown
Mr. Burkholder
Charlotte
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