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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1956
Page
1
Next Friday features a homecoming parade with 23 cars and floats from all classes and clubs. The Homecoming Dance with the Modernaires runs 9 30 to 12 30 after the game against DeKalb, with queen coronation at the dance and halftime parade presentations.
Credit The Script expresses gratitude to Mr Gordon Speer for his generous assistance in taking and preparing the many pictures used in this issue.
The Script invites two winners in an essay contest on the topic Why I Would Vote Eisenhower or Why I Would Vote For Stevenson. Entries must reach Mr Roley by October 26 and be between 500 and 1000 words. Winners announced November 9 with prize of 5 dollars each.
Six candidates were named as finalists for the 1956 Homecoming Queen after Monday voting. The six are Phyllis Woessner Bev Deets Marilyn Warren Sandra Bragg Mary Lou Wenger and Judy Powell. The winner will be crowned at the Homecoming Dance Oct. 5 following halftime presentation at the football game.
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