JWHS Variety Show Roaring Twenties Theme Draws Cast
James Wood High School presents a Roaring Twenties themed variety show sponsored by the journalism class. Faculty portray gangsters while students imitate Al Capone Dillinger Legs Diamond and other era figures with Melvin Fawcett and Gordon Bayles in key roles. Friday at 8 p.m. in the James Wood auditorium.
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James Wood
George Turner
al Capone
John Dillinger
Diamond
Robert Harper
James Hut
Melvin Fawcett
Gordon Bayles
Nelson
Montreal soprano Mme Jeanne Desjardins dies at 57
Mrs Willicon 57, a gross soprano who was known professionally as Mme Jeanne Desjardins, died Monday in Montreal. The obituary notes her career and public performances.
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Montreal
Willic
United Man Oo
Mme
Jeanne Desjardins
Argenbright Named CVVFA Committee Head for Convention
E. W. Argenbright was named chairman of the CVVFA committee to arrange the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention set for August 24 to 26. He succeeds Ray Turner who resigned due to a schedule change. Alson Smith of the Junior Chamber of Commerce offered full support for the booster meeting on June 24. Linda Adams will ride in the Firemen’s Parade to represent Next meting. all city next to the send companies representatives will be May 16 at the Rouss Fire Hall.
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E. W.argenbright
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Assa
Friend Companies Ship
Argenbright
CVWFA
Ray Turner
Alson. Smith
Junior Chamber of Commerce
JCC
Linda Adams
Rouss
William B Given Jr Scholarships Established by American Brake Shoe
New four year college scholarships will honor William B Given Jr for fifty years of service. Awards for sons and daughters of American Brake Shoe employees will be administered by the American Brake Shoe Foundation and National Merit Scholarship Corporation selection based on character leadership and breadth of interest.
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New York
William B. Given Jr
American Brake Shoe Company
American Eee Sera Foundation
Coo Ot National Meritship Corporation
Ot Cbs
American Brake Shoe
Judith Hewitt Attending National DECA Conference in Chicago
Judith Hewitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hewitt of Kernstown travels to Chicago for the 15th annual National Leadership Conference of DECA of the Distributive Education Clubs of America through Saturday. She is James Wood Chapter president and Virginia DECA vice president among Virginia delegates in a 650 attendee event with workgroups and industry leaders.
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Judith Hewitt
Arthur Hewitt
Kernstown
Chicago
Distributive Scation Clubs of America
DECA
Miss Hewitt
James Wood
Virginia Association of Deca
Virginia
Lems
Pre School Registration Date Set in Berryville Area
Berryville elementary school will hold pre school registration next Tuesday for children turning six on or before October 1. Parents should bring the child’s birth certificate and attend between 9 and 11 a.m. at the school.
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Clarke
Berryville
Police Report Shows 83 March Arrests in Winchester
The Winchester Police Department reported 83 arrests in March with 38 traffic violations 283 parking offenses 71 complaints and 72 lights out. Juveniles aged 9 to 17 accounted for eight arrests including delinquency and offenses such as purse snatching no operator's license and leaving the scene of an accident.
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Winchester Police Department
Virginia Last in Public School Support Among Southern States
The Virginia Education Association states Virginia ranks last among 12 Southern states in school support. It reports 1959 state and local revenues as a share of personal income at 9.0 percent, tying with Kentucky for last. Virginia per capita income stood at $1,816 in 1959, second only to Florida.
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Richmond
Virginia Education Association
Old Dominion
Association
Virginia
Kentucky
Third Negro Seeks Admission to White Blacksburg High
Montgomery County school officials report a third Black student has applied for entry to Blacksburg High School. The application will be considered by the school board at the May 4 meeting.
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Blacksburg
Montgomery County
Blacksburg. High
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