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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1945
Page
2
Monthly school publication listing the 1945 46 script staff editors circulation and business personnel and typing crew. It names the News Editor Feature Editor sports editor and the publication adviser Miss Mildred Krughoff among staff members.
Two Breed brothers and Lt Russell Schneider from Sterling area served in World War II. Dale Breed trained as a machinist mate in Wahpeton then served Atlantic and Pacific duties, home port Manila, expected home December 1. Second Lt Royal Breed entered service in 1942 with cadet and bombardier training, stationed in France. Lt Russell Schneider, co pilot of a B 24, is officially presumed dead from a mission over Austria. he graduated from Sterling Township High School in 1939 and is survived by parents wife and infant son.
The 8. H. 8. Golden Warriors complete a perfect season by routing Community high 52 to 7. Veterans and experienced players led the offense while sophomores and juniors filled key roles. Coach Bernie Mitchell received a birthday win gift as Sterling Township High School capped one of its most successful football campaigns in 1945.
A message urges gratitude for American freedoms on Thanksgiving. It contrasts families abroad lacking tables of food with Americans who enjoy abundance. Readers are reminded of the four freedoms and to thank God for a free United States.
The piece highlights retro styles like stocking caps and knitted ts, notes blue and gold boy caps, mentions turtle-neck sweaters and a kelly green piece, and suggests plaid taffeta skirts with black taffeta tops for outings.
The community recalls an eventful Halloween with haunted houses and pranks. Injuries include Donna Battles and Jerry Svenksen from hockey and Play Day at the coliseum. G A A participants seek recognition while teens discuss school rumors and youth center conduct.
The fragment lists Miss Brown a study hall presence and teacher absent substitute with hobbies golf and blue, music classical and contemporary, and seafood food preference. It also notes Mrs Marquis a member of English department and seniors English teacher in charge of fifth period study hall with traits hobbies flowers blue symphonic music and seafood food tastes.
Mrs Eades embraces her role as vocal director at 8 H 8 and expresses enthusiasm for the position. She lists education at Knox College Oberlin College Christiansen Choral School and Northwestern University reflecting a broad musical background. Her preferences include the color brown music in both classical and popular genres dislike gum chewing vanilla ice cream and admire the orchestra of Fred Warig.
Mr. Eades encounters a street weighing machine that announces weights aloud after a penny is inserted. The device then quips with a voice saying One at a time please. The humorous moment captures a playful interaction between pedestrian and quirky street gadget.
A tribute to George Thomas Bresnahan born 1891 Ida Grove Iowa and longtime Iowa Hawkeyes track coach. From Sterling High School to University of Wisconsin Iowa and Olympic influence he built elite programs, produced multiple champions and set records. His teams earned several national and conference titles while he held leadership roles in major track organizations. The piece ends with a broad cheer for Bresnahan and his lasting impact.
The Debate Club met at noon on Thursday October 25 to discuss the homecoming parade float. Members brought sandwiches while chocolate milk and doughnuts were provided by Mr. Robbins and the club. Debates are in full swing and this year’s topic is a hot one.
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