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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1952

Page

11

Handley Thinclads Turn District Meet Into Rout

The Handley track team dominated the District Five Meet at the local high school. Coach Paul Barr guided Handley to 83 points, with Wilson Memorial second, followed by Waynesboro Warren County and James Wood. Jimmy Robertson set a meet record by pole vaulting 9 feet 2 inches. The Handley contingent to Charlottesville on May 10 includes Melvin Frye Willard Barer Bill Minor Burr Grim Bob Solenberger Wilbur Kersey Denny Wingfield Bob Kendall Wesley Diebler Jim Blackburn Jim Robertson Gene Adams Irvin Cather Paul Hillyard and Jim Carroll.

Handley Paul Barr Wilson Memorial Waynesboro Warren County James Wool Jimmy Robertson Charlottesville Melvin Frye Willard Barer Bill Minor Burr Grim Bob Solenberger Wilbur Kersey Denny Wingfield Bob Kendall Wesley Diebler Jim Blackburn Jim Robertson Gene Adams Irvin Cather Paul Hillyard Jim Carroll

Behind the Scenes At Pageant Rehearsal

A fragmented account describes pageant practice with high school boys assisting at Maypole scenes and senior girls milking a cow. It mentions sad moments as dancing partners depart and teachers rushing to ensure a grand production under a distinct director in a blue sailor hat.

No Junior Star Next Week Amid Busy Apple Blossom Week

The newspaper will skip the Junior Star publication next week May six due to the Apple Blossom Festival activities. Readers are advised to note the calendar shift and plan accordingly.

Newspaper Staff Roster Including Editors and Reporters

Margaret Duckwall is editor with Leslie Miller as assistant editor. Reporters listed include Freda Seldon Helen Boyd Bessie Smalts and Jimmy Omps.

Margaret Duckwall Leslie Miller Freda Seldon Helen Boyd Bessie Smalts Jimmy Omps

Apple Blossom Festival Brings City Together for Fun

Winchester prepares for two days of pageants parades and rides as students and staff from Handley contribute costumes dances and music under Mr Quarles guidance. The Apple Blossom Festival showcases community cooperation and shared celebration.

Winchester Miss Boxley Pannill Handley Carter Brooks Maddox Barr Teac Us Haines Mr. Windle

Two Handley Seniors Visit Longwood College

Two Handley High seniors Ann Weatherholtz and Janice Haines visited Longwood College in Farmville Virginia this weekend as they plan to enroll next year. Despite rain the pair enjoyed the trip and look forward to starting as freshmen this fall.

Handley Ann Weatherholtz Janice Haines Longwood Farmville Virginia

Daily Crossword Clues 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Across and Down

Crossword puzzle with clues spanning across and down terms including geographies plants and objects. Entries reference Grove of trees fruit order capital netherland river New York wind cushion and isthmus among others plus clues for down entries like bounders odd marshy meadow fortifying embankments and Polynesian drink.

Grove of Trees Fruit Order Capital Netherlan River New York

Senior Interviews Feature Weatherholtz and Fletcher Leaders

Handley High School seniors Ann Weatherholtz and Betty Jean Fletcher are profiled for their leadership and varied activities. Weatherholtz served as secretary in multiple groups and led production efforts for the Senior Play, while Fletcher contributed to art, sports, class committees, and senior events, aiming for interior decorating and possible marriage plans.

Ann Weatherholtz Ann Handlian Library Club Handley Longwood Betty Jean Fletcher Betty Fletcher Betty

Handley High Students Make Fifth Honor Roll

Handley School reports 153 students on the fifth semester honor roll including 83 from Handley High and 70 from elementary grades. The list features named students from Handley High and Virginia Avenue and the Virginia Avenue honor roll.

Handley High Virginia Avenue

Handley student Patsy Wheeler wins state public speaking title

The Handley student body congratulates Patsy Wheeler a Junior for first place in the State Girls Public Speaking Contest held at Charlottesville last Saturday April 26. Her speech titled Our debt to the Past. Ann Arthur Jack Carr and Nancy Quarles earned unofficial ratings with placements in prose reading and debate.

Handley Patsy Wheeler Charlottesville Patsy Ann Arthur Jack Carr Nancy Quarles Ann Jack Nancy

Drunk and Disorderly and Traffic Violations Reported

Clark Smith, 58, of 12028 Main St., cited for drunk and disorderly conduct with $35.25 fine. M. J. Meade, 18, of Gore, cited for speeding with $14.25 fine. Leonard S. Fentress, 32, of Front Royal, cited for passing on left of a double lane with $9.25 fine.

Clark Smith Main St Bready M. J. Meade Gore Leonard S. Fentress Front Royal

Seven Tie In Feed Company Guessing Game

Seven contestants share a tie in guessing the number of rabbit pellets in a gallon jar as part of Winchester Milling promotional day. Original prize set at 100 pounds of feed, but seven top guessers will submit new answers with three cash prizes of 10 5 and 2 50 for first second and third.

Winchester Milling Corporation F. E. Mazura Noti

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