This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1945
Page
4
A Sophomore civics essay argues for embracing high school life and responsibility. It urges participation, strong study habits, and emotional growth, urging students to engage in activities and uphold school traditions while adjusting from grade school mindset.
S. H. S. students from Sterling High contributed to war effort by working in factories and local businesses this summer. Names cited include twenty four at Frants Manufacturing Co and seven at Larson's, with others at National Manufacturing Co Foundry downtown stores and the Y as a secretary.
The French Club led by Miss Harriet Schick met September 20 to elect officers. Gilbert Fidalgo, Sue Behrens as vice president, Margaret Norton as secretary-treasurer chosen. A picnic in October will welcome the first year French class.
The Future Farmers elected Joe Davis president Charles Matsnick vice president DuWayne Delts secretary and Ronny Landis treasurer for 1945 46. Plans for the year include several hayrack parties and dances.
Barbara Swain was elected president of Dramatic Club at the first meeting of the year. Other officers are Bob Black vice president and Lillian Jacobs secretary. The club plans three one act plays as in prior years with Doris Burritt as adviser.
A list of 1945 graduates and trainees across multiple colleges and services. Names include Wallace Feldman Army, Mary Lou Foulds Lindenwood College, Swood Foy Farm, Kendall Freeman Drake University, Elaine training, Ruth Goodnight at Simpson and Powelson, Neil Janssen Navy, Pat Hirons University of Illinois, Betty Rae John Wire Mill, Jean Hart Wittenberg College, Vera Miller Sterling Theater, Roger Rice Coast Guard, Stan Ridge Navy, Shirley Schmitt Colorado Woman’s College, Bob Stouffer Army, and others in nursing, factory work, office roles, and military service.
Miss Alice Derick formerly of Highland Park Illinois joins the school as a new math teacher this year. Her hobbies include knitting drawing and dancing on desserts traveling appeals to her with trips to Washington D C Virginia and New Orleans. Her music taste leans classical with Tschaikovsky and the popular song Till The End of Time. Her favorite stars are Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis. She finds Sterling a friendly town and enjoys teaching there.
Miss Ruth Rockwell shows strong interests in theater, travel, and classical music. Her favorite color is yellow and she aspires to own a record machine to enjoy her collection. She once acted in a play with Orson Welles after his European tour. Her outdoorsy sports taste highlights a vibrant personality.
Miss Harris, originally from Charles Town Indiana, now lives in Illinois. She taught English, economics, sociology and history in Genoa and Sterling, enjoys dancing and all sports, and favors semi classical and popular music. She admires Betty Davis and Greer Garson and once worked as a submarine painter, with Sterling’s greenery drawing her eye.
Gifford Weaver, a Rock Falls High School sophomore, shows a strong interest in football this year. He notes a dislike for freshmen and prefers focusing on his sport and goals.
Carmen Grewe belongs to the Beaumont High School senior class in St. Louis Missouri. She enjoys all sports and has steak as a favorite food if available. Her preferred movie stars are Kathryn Coburn and Van Johnson and she swoons at Johnny Mercer singing On The Atchison and Topeka and The Santa Fe.
Betty Faulkner is a Chicago area junior who attends Gage Park High School. She lists Boogie Woogie as her favorite dance and names Betty rable and Van Johnson as her favorite film stars. She likes beans and agrees with the army as her favorite food.
Dolores Mangan, a junior at Emma High School, enjoys dancing to Boogie Woogie with music by Harry James. Her favorite film stars are Cornel Wilde and Van Johnson. A quart of ice cream makes her happy.
South Haven junior Marilyn Statzer shares a love for hamburgers and lilies of the valley while sniping literature, navy-blue favorites, and a crush rumor about someone wearing that color. Her upbeat diary note praises peers and a new song topping her personal hit parade.
The Hi-Tri Club announces Jane Stager as president, Marion Wolf as vice president, Jerry Svenksen as secretary, and Ally Winn as treasurer. No meetings or programs are scheduled yet for the year.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.