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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1944
Page
4
Since school began, counseling periods featured varied topics. Sophomores answered a Yes or No test on manners while juniors and seniors debated parliamentary law, football rules, and political issues with candidate speeches and ads.
The mock election in S H S 8 on November 7 shows Republicans leading by over two to one, matching Whiteside County results. Names of university trustees omitted. a peg vote went to the Socialist candidate.
The Junior Senior and Rural Hi Y s sponsor milk sales this year. Profits from about 200 bottles daily are used for worthy enterprises. Students are paid but can do better as stray bottles and caps clutter the building. Junior Hi Y on second floor, Senior Hi Y on main floor, Rural Hi Y in shop.
The three boys attending Beatry for this month are Roger Rice, Jack Cassens, and Wallace Feldman. Irvin Nelson was to attend these meetings, but was called into the Navy. The meetings start at 12 o'clock when dinner is served. After dinner a business discussion is carried on, and after the business meeting there is a guest speaker who is on some subject of current interest. The last three boys to attend were Kenn Duhm, Donald Behrens, and Milton Ward.
Miss Eva Hunt, a commercial teacher, spoke to the second year Spanish class on October 18 about her travels in Mexico and Mexican customs. She displayed souvenirs she collected and noted the class subscribes to El Eco, a Spanish newspaper used in lessons.
The Robed Choir meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday under Mr. Stryker to rehearse Fred Waring pieces and selections from The Messiah. They will sing at Christmas events for the Sterling Woman's Club and united Methodist circles, with prior service for Rock Falls teachers and local church groups. The roster lists Doris Boehmen Bull through Herb Tavenner, including Audrey Pabst and Benita Pabst with Pat Marquis.
Sue Williams Sally Willson and Bill Robinson led a round table at the October 31 Speech Club meeting on voting in other countries. The group decided the next meeting would be at noon with members giving two minute talks on this year’s resolution that the legal voting age should be lowered to 18.
The article notes a Thanksgiving break starting at noon November 22 lasting four and a half days. Classes resume noon December 21 followed by a Christmas vacation of 13 days ending January 3.
Sterling Girl Scouts launch grease collection as a war project with house to house canvassing starting Saturday December 2 under council supervision. Funds support scout work and households receive red points if requested.
The Sterling Rock Falls Youth Center schedules a November 24 banquet during Thanke a vacation. Lloyd A Gustafson of Clinton Iowa will speak after a harvest themed reception. A Rock Falls student will act as toastmaster and Jerry ae and his Orchestra will perform following the address.
The Blue and Gold Annual of 1945 will include a colored insert of wolfing and ca eye. Copy for the first sixteen pages will be in by Testinder 8. The staff held a general business meeting at noon and has accomplished much. Editors are Connie Doermann and Roger ice.
Five new pictures will adorn Highland Park High School halls and classrooms this year. Reproductions of Milo Winter paintings join the existing collection. Subjects include Queen Elizabeth St Francis of Assisi Johannes Gutenberg Galileo and Leif Ericsson.
Skip Remington of the Sterling fire department spoke at the Senior Hi V meeting on November 15 sharing insights on the department history and his firefighting experiences. He noted Sterling firemen receive the same specialized training as crews in Chicago and New York. During the business portion members received tickets to sell for the Youth Center banquet.
A large group of seniors met during the counseling period on October 31 to join the Campus Club. Under Miss Harriet Schick they filled out college interest cards and plan college visits and interviews for prospective freshmen later this year.
This brief piece highlights the significant role of chemistry in advancing science and daily life, noting key breakthroughs and the impact on industry and health through historical achievements.
A dated quip about routine life and romance. A man laments losing his girlfriend to other men while joking about job loss due to laziness and a boss tiring of him.
The Laubins, famed interpreters of American Indian dances, performed before a student body on Thursday November 16. Chief One Bull of the Sioux invited them to dance and adopted them into the tribe. He gave Reginald Laubin his own name and honored Mrs Laubin by naming her after Sitting Bull’s sister.
The Sterling High School orchestra performed at the senior play on November 16 and 17 under director J. J. Richards. Selections included Meadowlands Lustspiel Overture and Hutchinson Field. Officers for 1944 1945 were elected: Shirley Giffrow president Jerry Jones vice president Marion Deets secretary.
Hi-Tri members heard a lively talk on stage makeup last night November 21. Helen Peterson demonstrated application on two girls and showed party makeup tips. Jean Hart led the business meeting urging ticket sales for the Youth Center banquet. The group packs a Thanksgiving box for a 13 member family after devotions by Lillian Jacobs and a pot-luck supper.
Coach Chester Sherman led the Junior Warrior team this season as 15 frosh sophomores earned minor letter awards. Recipients include Dave DeWind DuWayne Dietz Don Girton Jim Glenn Sam Galloway Phil Hey Lyle Hammelman Don Huntley Ed Hussing George Iben Ted Janssen Clarence Lucas Ronnie Landis Tom Stokes and Dick Rice.
The remark contemplates how individuals often hinder their own chances by choices and mindset. It suggests personal responsibility in shaping career paths and access to options.
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