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Newspaper

Sterling Script

Location

Sterling, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1953

Page

3

Fashions at School Week Highlight Autumn Wardrobe

A school fashion column notes upcoming fall looks with Dana Johnson and Joan Bowers modeling tan leather collars and angora accents. Cliff Dettman shows a pale blue slipover as Harold Hussing wears a bright aqua rayon shirt.

Dana Johnson Joan Bowers Dana Joan Cliff Dettman Cliff Harold Hussing Harold Billie Speer Nancy Kosier

S Club Announces Officers and Homecoming Plans

The 1953 54 S Club opens activities with President Lyle Zimmerman and advisor Mr Hunsberger. Officers include Ray Gebhardt secretary John Carrillo treasurer and Don Small chairs the Homecoming float decoration and cleanup committees.

S’” Club Lyle Zimmerman Ray Gebhardt John Carrillo John DeWind Hunsberger S” Club Don Small

Good Turn Neighbor Boy Joke Exchange

A short dialogue scene centers on a neighbor and a small boy sharing a playful exchange about candy and sportsmanship. A pun lands when a napkin is offered, and a joke about a firefly ends with the punchline that it felt delighted.

Science Club elects officers and plans Chicago trip

The Science Club held a meeting on September 22 and elected Tom Faudree as president, Joe Burkholder as vice president, Colin Stewart as reporter, and Lee Tyne as treasurer. The first field trip will be to Chicago on October 23, with emphasis on individual and group science projects.

Tom Faudree Joe Burkholder Colin Stewart Lee Tyne Chicago

The Spanish Club Weinie Roast and Election

The Spanish Club held a Weinie roast and picnic at Sinnissippi Park on 1 to help students meet. A business meeting on October 8 elected Jim Schueler president David Swehla vice president Phyllis Holloway secretary and Diane Roden treasurer.

Sinnissippi Park Jim Schueler David Swehla Phyllis Holloway Diane Roden

Quill and Scroll to Induct New Members

The Quill and Scroll will add two new members, Les Weinstine and Dana Johnson, joining the group of five. They will be formally initiated before the Script staff on November 9.

Les Weinstine Dana Johnson

Student Council Elects Officers and Reopens Bookstore

The Student Council met on September 29 and elected Tusi Tauli as president and Neta Bowman as secretary treasurer. The council will operate the bookstore again this year.

Tusi Tauali Neta Bowman

Junior Rotarians October lineup includes six members

October junior Rotarians are Mary Saunders Margo Dillon Jo ann Dettman Tusi Tauvalii Don Kilberg and John DeWind.

Mary Saunders Margo Dillon Joann Dettman Tusi Tauvalii Don Kilberg John DeWind

Deer Maw Text Letter From Hill Holler

An elderly speaker writes to Deer Maw and kin from Hill Holler about life in the city. He notes Cousin Elda June’s poverty and roof living, questions her move from relatives, and praises her strength as a worker. He asks Paw to ensure Lemuel feeds their mule Sur Hugo hay.

Paw Ezekiel Sally Belle Lemuel Hugo Sitty Elda June Monney Hill

Traffic Club Organizes First Meeting and Plans Talks

The Traffic Club held its first meeting on October 15 during homeroom. Members with driver licenses may join and a State Police Department guest speaker is planned for an upcoming session. Future meetings will feature film screenings.

State Police Department

Favorite Class 7 by Pat Hudson

A humorous diary style piece by Ellen Exercise recounts her dread of high school gym class. The student describes chaotic locker room moments, crowded sign in, and the dreaded 30 minutes of exercise before a cold shower.

Ellen Exercise

Future Teachers Club Expands With New Officers

The Future Teachers Club reports twenty members with Frances Royer as president and Cynthia Grennan as vice president. Donna Wha ley serves as secretary and treasurer, Carol Swartley as historian, and Judy Pen ley in Student Council. Initiation occurred October 9 with a Morrison trip under discussion. Potential new members invited to contact Miss author or officers.

Future Teachers Club Frances Royer Cynthia Grennan Donna Whaley Carol Swartley Judy Penley Morrison Teachers Institute Miss Auth

Long dachshund joke and witty baseball quip

A playful verse about a dachshund with a long tail and a sad dog wagging from past joy. The exchange includes Janice Ohnen joking about a baseball game with a playful line about a player on every base and a reply that the other team has one too.

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S Hopper Ss” Club Rotarians Traffic Club Pat Hudson Janice Ohnen
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