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Newspaper

Sterling Script

Location

Sterling, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1949

Page

2

Script staff and editorship roster listed

The staff and faculty adviser for the script department are named including Shirley Humphrey and Carlanne Buck as team, Mimi Miller as news editor, Pat Forquer as business manager, Joan Elmendorf as feature editor, Dean Zellar as sports editor, and listed staff Bill Scott John Michel Jim Wilkens Chuck Deets Paul Small Orville Kimball Ann Farrer with Herbert Parsley as faculty adviser.

Dean Zellar Bill Scott John Michel Jim Wilkens Chuck Deets Paul Small Orville Kimball Ann Farrer

Thanksgiving Meaning Beyond Food and Fanfare

A reflection urging Americans to treat Thanksgiving as a solemn time to thank God for past gifts and future hope. It contrasts abundance with global hardship and calls readers to express gratitude, stewardship, and a sense of national pride through action.

Honor Roll Names by Class Across Batchellor School

The honor roll lists seniors Marilyn Miller Clark Prentiss and Harry Blaisdell, junior Joel Rice, sophomores Nancy Kunde, and freshman Roger Eshleman Valeria Johnson.

Marilyn Miller Clark Prentiss Harry Blaisdell Joel Rice Nancy Kunde Roger Eshleman Valeria Johnson

Wishing Won’t Make It Come True

This piece urges immediate action over idle wishing. It notes people do what they want and warns against excuses, urging readers to start now, take initiative, and build willpower to pursue goals like studying chemistry.

Thiatlan

December Birthdays List With Names by Day

Community birthday roster lists dozens of residents with dates ranging from December 1 to December 31. Notable names include Judy Mangler Paul Lund Otto Null Raymond Anderson and many others across the month.

Judy Mangler Paul Lund Otto Null Raymond Anderson Ramon Gonzales Carol Donovan Charles Conchola Mildred Mellett Donald Adams Wilmer Schwank Bob Peugh Lyle Dirks Glenna Gould Bob Heath Ruth Janssen Laverne Johnson Ralah Wesner Pat Elgie Shirley Aldrich Alice Freas Joanne Geer Alice Hall Bob Wa

Basements, Chemistry Labs, and Classroom Anecdotes

In a school setting several students and teachers are mentioned with quirky anecdotes. Miss Larson buys a tiny coffee pot for the basement annex kitchen. Miss Krughoff jokes about the Electron Assembly during economics. A chemistry mishap leads to water from a misconnected burner. Several students, including Vada Meyer and Jean Torrance, are noted with personal quirks and interactions.

Miss Larson Annex Vada Meyer Aes Jean Torrance Ed Wells Mary Jane Bellows Red Owens Marilyu Dummit Dick Widdows Carol Benson Dick C2uprynski Ann Lahman Lowell Hunsberger Leone Wolker Bob Smith Delores Seldon Don Howlett Marilyn Huffman Jack Watson Dolly Bell Lester Thielen Catherine Wolf Lauren Frazer Pat Woods Lee Keiser Sylvia Bawden Kenny Etckison Sally Fraser Bob Bruns Pat Batcheller Bill Arnold Mrs. Davis Bill Scott Roger Laible

Going Steady Opinions From Local Students

Inquiring Reporter asks students about going steady. Max Schmaling says it depends on the girl and their feelings. Chuck Cole notes not with every girl and not too steady in high school. Barry Musgrove approves if there is something to go steady with. Lyle Walker says it’s a personal choice but there are many others to meet.

Max Schmaling Chuck Cole Barry Musgrove O.K Lyle Walker

Here Are The Seniors

Mrs Ramseyer's fourth period room features Marge Paulson in the second row, second seat. She stands five feet one inch with brown hair blue eyes and dimples. Green is her favorite color and steak with french fries is her preferred meal.

Ideal senior class boy described by girls at S H S

The piece outlines the ideal date for senior girls with traits like good grooming humor and manners. It emphasizes opening doors, helping with coats, walking on the street side, and making a favorable impression on the girl’s family. It warns against smoking profane language and "lady killer" behavior and invites boys to improve to become a BMAS.

Joe Peter Lawford S.H.S Moonlight and Roses Parkin

Excited I Ran Up the Door and Prayers

A playful poem excerpt describes a child’s excited actions at night as they prepare for bed. The speaker recalls rushing, closing doors, pulling up the light, and sharing a kiss with a guardian or loved one in a tender bedtime moment.

Widening the Path by Walking On It

A brief note suggests widening the straight and narrow by encouraging more people to walk on it. The idea emphasizes practical exploration of alternatives and community involvement.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shirley Humphrey Carlanne Buck Mimi Miller Maxine Wallis Nancy Forquer Marlene Metzner I'n Howe Marlene Bucher Sally Mosher Lettie Harden Margie Wessels Joyce Hall Marilyn Miller Carol Taft Kay Sullivan Phyllis Kosier Shirley Buckingham Jeanie Sterenberg Leola Clark Jannis Cunningham Janice Scott Jeanne Marshang Eva Fulton Correnia Bolling Janice Wagner JoAnn Andrews Deloris Seldon Donna Bowman Pat Walters Kay Eshelman Joyce Nusbaum Pat Steadman Jo Ann Landheer Sue Bucher Jean Sonneman Ronnette Shanger Joan Leisner Micky Mel Jot Luella Bushman Lois Ann Wade Shirley Ladenberger Verna Oltmans Pat Meenen Pat Forquer Lucy Manzano Bonita Bolling Marilyn Bawden Lola Nelson Mary Brandt Luelin Bushman Beth Myers Vera Harshman Marilyn Pyse LaVonne Buhrow Janis Cunningham Jeannie Sterenberg Micky Moeller Joan Elmendorf Betty Scott Joan Bogott Barbara Thomas David Clark Herbert Parsley America Marge Paulson Teen Time
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