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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1944
Page
2
The editorial urges every visitor, teacher, and student at 38 H. Eight to be courteous. A friendly greeting and guidance to strangers reflect the Golden Rule and leave a lasting, favorable impression, even in rationing times.
A note from a classroom shows Miss Coles allowing pupils to leave ten minutes early for quiet departure. Mr Robbins asks if students can hear him, while Bill Robinson jokes about a date he found. Herb Tavenner responds with a negative remark. Mr Mitchell writes please wash on the board and Neal Wick is noted to have bathed before Saturday night.
A fragmentary verse dash contrasts bitter cold with feverish passion as Jim Haskell declares love to his sweetheart while a girl cautions against over warming herself, reflecting a dated era tone.
A collection of quips and cartoon captions poking fun at students and everyday mockery. Nods to Mr Robbins Give and Pat Harrison are cited in a playful, era voice. Witty exchanges include a conceited boy, a patriotic student, and a waiter spilling beans.
A lively autumn column notes students and locals like Johnny Hey and Marvin Bernstein joining the Navy and youths such as Louie Kelso falling behind in school. It blends light social updates, whispered crushes, minor injuries, and playful quips from Miss Adams to Coach Mitchell, ending with a poetic bow to new light on the road.
Several 8 H students from the summer class joined the navy. Bob Burke was inducted June 21 and serves Seaman Second Class in an 18 week signal corps course after Blue Jacket choir duty. Ed Reigel entered July 13 and awaits deployment from Great Lakes. Glenn Gaumer also trained at Great Lakes leading boot bands and drum corps which won a regimental contest. Myron Shannon and Ted Scheid began navy boot training August 10 at Great Lakes.
After the last bell on Wednesday, students rush from school for a four day break. Freshmen grimly prepare for study while others plan sleep, trips, or social events like slumber parties and bike hikes, with some aiming for Windy City trains and others to work.
Fashion advice for football season features outfits for women and men. Women are advised to wear sweaters skirts suits with blouses and warm outerwear and accessorize with ribbons or a chrysanthemum. men get tweed pants wool shirts coats and loafers with wool socks.
Students at 8. H. 8. weigh Sinatra and Crosby with mixed votes. Many favor Crosby for originality and appeal while others back Sinatra for charm and swoon-worthy songs. The tally leans Bing, with some confusion and a plug for War Bonds.
The document lists the 1944 45 editorial team with roles including editor Randall Barnett News Editor Wallace Feldman and numerous staffers. It also notes business manager composing editor humor sports editor circulation editor and publication adviser among a wide roster of names.
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