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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1977
Page
2
The Future Nurses Club has formed with two meetings held. It plans visits to local hospitals and schools, interviews with nurses, social events, and fundraisers. Open to all interested in nursing, meetings are the second Monday each month at 3:45 p.m. in room 223 with 50 cents dues. Officers include Becky Slifer president and Nancy Hollis vice president.
Teachers held a tomorrow schedule for a Teachers Institute starting Oct 21 at 8 30 a.m. with Dr Frank Dayne to report on services and programs from the Illinois Office of Education. Dr Ed Griffith of Peoria Public Schools will present the Peoria progress report. Afternoon departmental sessions begin with WAVC and elementary physical education. A secretaries meeting is noted for that time.
Unidad Latina has been chosen as the official name for the club formerly known as Latin American Club. The change reflects the discontinuation of the Latin American history class that led to the club’s formation, with new members selecting the updated title.
The Jaycees Haunted House in Sterling at 1805 West Fourth Street announces a family friendly event titled Starlinge Rock Falla featuring a witch character. Admission is 1 dollar with all proceeds aiding the annual Jaycees children’s shopping tour in December.
Kristie Cann, a senior and four year Latin club member, is chosen by Mrs Tinkey for the Golden Gift Award. She says Latin appealed for its structure and culture, noting translation challenges and learning English grammar through Latin. She believes Latin’s practical use may be limited since it is a dead language, but derivatives aid vocabulary in literature and classes. Her future remains uncertain about using Latin beyond study unless she resumes speaking it.
A fragmented OCR style note lists Halloween icons from pumpkins and bats to witches and goblins. It references costumes, folklore figures, jack o lanterns, and seasonal themes, creating a puzzle or word association vibe without full sentences or clear context.
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