Staff reporters list readers by name and bylines
A roster of staff reporters is named including Betty Falkner Dorothy Pearson Doris Marie Scott Arden Daehler Jason Hopkins Dick Smith Marian Benson Mary Claire Heaton Paul Harshman George Griffith Helen Lea Hansen Fern Allen Mariann Birch Barbara Flinn Ruth Ann Castendyck Charlotte Goetz Harrison Stone Bob Fields Dean Geer Bob Castendyck Wanda Wharfield Marjorie Rorick Marlene Schuldt Bethel Loos Lloyd Behrens Wayne Shore Mary C Andrews Pat Donahue Leola Hunsberger Eleanor John Bob Jones Lyle Geeting Gordon Behrens Fay Ewbank Barbara Shaffer Leta Houseman Helen Myers Rose Daulton June Olson Ellen Jane Wallick Harlan Ralston Ruth Welton Ruth Wilger Dale Schumacher Mary Andrews Jacques Sterenberg Phyllis Shannon Gene Harshman Albert Maclovsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Falkner
Dorothy Pearson
Doris Marie Scott
Arden Daehler
Jason Hopkins
Dick Smith
Marian Benson
Mary Claire Heaton
Paul Harshman
George Griffith
Helen Lea Hansen
Fern Allen
Mariann Birch
Barbara Flinn
Ruth Ann Castendyck
Charlotte Goetz
Harrison Stone
Bob Fields
Dean Geer
Bob Castendyck
Wanda Wharfield
Marjorie Rorick
Marlene Schuldt
Bethel Loos
Lloyd Behrens
Wayne Shore
Mary C. Andrews
Pat Dona
Freedom of the seas and its costs in U S history
The piece weighs freedom of the seas against wartime risks and postwar shocks. It traces how wartime trade expansion boosted industry and agriculture, then collapsed after Armistice as Europe cut purchases, leaving farmers hurt and the nation in a difficult readjustment. It argues the era's false prosperity harmed many.
Morality of Trade With Belligerents Reflected
The piece argues freedom of the seas offers little benefit during distress and asserts that aiding combatant nations prolongs war. It states there is no moral support for trade with belligerents and emphasizes refusing trade to avoid entangling the nation in war. Foreign commerce in peace benefits all participants and should be fostered.
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United States
Assembly Conduct Praised at S H S Amid Minor Disruptions
Students at S H S are commended for good conduct during assemblies. Artists like Mary McCormick note the warm reception. Aside from a few grandstanders, the school has behaved proudly and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McCormic
Abbreviated Observations on War Mindset and Media
The text questions labeling Hitler as madman and urges recognizing his calculating mind. It critiques reactions to Orson Welles style thrillers and mocks those who believed a fraudulent tale. It condemns Nazi Germany and antisemitic ideology describing a baby born to Jewish parents as a heinous crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Tampico Magnet quotes on word use and effort
The Tampico Magnet cites O. O. McIntyre praising invention of swing and asks readers to consider if words are worth the effort. The item reflects a humorous or editorial aside in a Magnet column.
Definitions Riddle: Gas Escape Plan and Student’s Answer
A chemistry teacher warns that the gas is a deadly poison and asks for steps if it escapes. The student responds with long, thorough procedures.
Senior Lyle “Kayo” brings steady leadership and sports
Lyle, known as Kayo, is treasurer of the senior class and plays football and basketball while excelling academically with frequent A and B grades. Popular and active, he has held a class office three times and stands out on the cinder path. Mary, also a senior and editor of the Blue and Gold, is an active leader in the senior play and debate, turning seventeen this December with a 92 average through three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Kayo
Mary
Whispers Of Romance At Sterling High Social Roundup
A playful high school gossip column notes multiple pairings among Sterling High students including Jack Phelps with a post graduate and Bob Wolf with a senior. Several couples are seen at dances and events while others flirt at the lunchroom and football games.
Fourteen New Members Initiated by Sterling FFA Chapter
The Sterling chapter of the Future Farmers of America initiated 14 new members at its November 7 meeting. Cider and doughnuts were served. Plans call for December Morrison initiation and a jamboree with Sterling, Rock Falls, Morrison, and Tampico chapters featuring contests games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
The
Future Farmers of America
Morrison
Rock Falls
Tampico
LITTERCHURE Reflections On Ballots And Ballads
A compact set of lines compares cardboard ballot boxes with poetic forms. It muses on elections last week and questions whether song writers filled the ballot box, noting that ballot color matters little while the essence lies in the verse itself.
Script's Fashion Critic Reviews Lady's Styles
The column surveys school clothes with wild sport jackets and bright plaids, stripes, and checks. It notes longer jackets, possible skirt length drops, various sweaters and shirts, matchmaker suits, pleated or bias-cut skirts, and the cardigan trend with plaid linings. Accessories include scarves pins clips and pearls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Posters Demonstrate Value Of The Latin Language
Posters in Miss Echternach's room highlight Latin's daily role. One shows Latin words in English, another Latin's use in specialized subjects, and a third outlines gains from studying Latin. An acrostic spells out EDUCATION from Latin roots.
S H S Vocalists In Chorus With Statewide Talent
Mr. Howens reports the all state chorus was the best he has heard with 500 students from 190 Illinois schools. Directors included Olaf Christiansen of Oberlin Conservatory Ohio Harry Kaufman and Kitchell of the University of Illinois. S H S representatives left Wednesday and returned Saturday for Homecoming. Sterling travelers were Mr and Mrs Howens Patricia Donahue Bob Fields Dale Schumacher with Geraldine Pierce and Lowell Deitz of Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howens
Illinois
Olaf Christiansen
Oberlin Conservatory
Oberlin
Ohio
Harry Kaufman
Kitchell
University of Illinois
Sterling
Patricia Donahue
Bob Fields
Dale Schumacher
Geraldine Pierce
Lowell Deitz
Tampico
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Press Club
Sterling Township High School
Sterling, Illinois
Naomi Benters
Don Fehrenbach
Fred Brauer
Eune
John Platt
Bob Salm
Lanita Bendewald
Charles Geyer
Charles Gasso
Leola Hunsberger
Mary Wilbern
Betty Gehring
Marian Beaver
Beverly Wolfe
Lillian Bauer
Grace Ratzlaff
Ween Eee
Dee
Ween
Hitler
Orson Welles
O. O. McIntyre
Rock Island Watch Tower
Nellie
Jack Phelps
Bob Wolf
Sterling High
Pat Donahue
Beloit College
Mary Anna Turnroth
Naval Academy
Charles Eckel
Johnny Eades
Helen Lanner
Betty Coonrad
Pat Thomas
Honey
Freshie Don Thome
Berniece Morley
Freddie Brauer
Lucille Burr
Mary Rorick
Mary Ruth Sears
Lee Jenkins
Como
Douglas Cassens
Paul Hubbard
Mary Jane Crump
Paul
Elaine Dewey
Elaine
Lantie McCandless
Elmer
Pat Donaue
Schumacher
Bob Jones
Ruth
Charles
Sanford Mitchell
Doc Rank
Viola Nesters
Claude Bley
Barb Shaffer
Bob Prophetor
Ruthie Robinson
Hubbart
F.F.A
Litterchure
Ruth Welton
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