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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1945

Page

5

FBI recaptures eighth World War II prisoner escapee at Camp Peary

Norfolk reports Byronorth Tompson, one of eight military prisoners who fled Camp Peary on November 9, was recaptured yesterday by FBI agents. The other seven escapees had been seized within four days, two in Cincinnati and five in Michigan. A separate plea urges Victory Bond drives to aid hospitalized veterans, noting a December 7 school term end and rewards for top sellers.

Norfolk PF. Trost FBI Byronorth Tompson Camp Peary Iowa Cininnati

Library Club History Highlights at Handley

A compact timeline notes events from the past decade including the Handley Library Club origins seven years ago and a ten year scoreline where Cumberlanders were defeated 7 to 0. It also lists past Red Cross Comedy shows and junior play cast selections from earlier years.

Red Cross Library Club Maroon and White Quill Off Press Handley Humble Cumberlanders

Undefeated season win celebrated by all alumni

Despite the cold, a great team wins its ninth game to finish the season undefeated. Alumni names like Betty Henrie Margaret Ann Cammer Betty Heneveld Charlie Robinson John Hepfer Dick Rhodes and others are mentioned along with cheer praise and booster congratulations to the team.

Betty Henrie Margaret Ann Cammer Betty Heneveld Charlie Robinson John Hepfer Dick Rhodes Gee Nora Daisy Nelle Jane Schneider Jane Mary Sencindiver Barbara Darlington Johnny Dick H Rhodes Izzy Hubba Huba Colleen Grim Booster

Handley’s Campbell Powers a Lightning 53 Score Play

Johnny Campbell known as Mr. 53 weighs 145 pounds and starred in the Romney game with a crucial touchdown He’s a two year varsity player at 16 and set to return next season Mack McIntyre a red haired sophomore left end at 158 pounds six feet tall contributed early in the win and looks to stay undefeated for several years as a team member

Johnny Campbell Johnny Good Ole Handley Chickadees Campbell Richard McIntyre Mack McIntyre Mack Chilun Snooper Patsy Betty Freshlgin Whitacre Hotchkiss Jilly Fifer Betty Stuart Washington Marty Bill Dunn Jack Jean Virgil

Five Weeks of Prep For Sham Rocks And Maroons

Two girls basketball squads, Sham rocks and Maroons, practice hard for upcoming games. The listed rosters include forwards Patsy Ritter captain Barbara Hough Massie Hawthorne and guards Marty Send Ser with substitutes Jane Schneider Jane Grove Virginia Yates Jo Beth Lichliter Ellen Largent Ann Copenhaver. for Shull Hammer Whitlire and guards Sue Stickley Captain Orndorff Rosalie town with substitutes Elinor Hutchinson Granis Nelson Joan Butler Thelma Weakley Massie Bfgh cope.

Patsy Ritter Barbara Hough Massie Hawthorne Marty Send Jane Schneider Jane Grove Virginia Yates Joe Beth Lichliter Ellen Largent Ann Copenhaver Ann Shull Alta Fay Hammer Marie Whitlire Sue Stickley A Orndorff Rosalie Town Elinor Hutchinson Granis Nelson Joan Butler Onameee Thelma Weakley Massiebgfh Cope

Passing Parade of Painters Displayed by Richmond

Five to thirteen year old children contributed a colorful mural in the main corridor. The works show crude but original, with bold color splashes and dark accents, reflecting strong talent. The exhibit is titled Passing Parade of Painters and is owned by Richmond Virginia.

Dali Richmond Virginia Handley

Senior interviews highlight Handley High seniors

Handley High School features senior profiles from Helen Garrette Fahnestock Sylvia Ford Virginia Lee Grant Patsy and others. The piece notes college plans future courses at Handley and social life including dances and clubs revealing ambitions friendships and school spirit.

Helen Garrette Fahnestock Winchester Virginia Avenue Ole Handley Library Club Helen William and Mary Sylvia Ford Handley High Sylvia Handley John Kerr Stephens City Virginia Lee Grant Virginia Lee Glee Club Handley's Handleyites

War Memorial Building Endorsed by Local Residents

Several residents voice support for the proposed War Memorial Building in Winchester. They praise its community value from recreation to welfare benefits and urge public contributions and savings to realize the project.

Baby Edwards Winchester Donald Sartelle Dick Owens Betty Ann Grim Jane Grove Jimmy Taylor

Interned Germans in Shanghai Kiangwan camp

War correspondent notes the Kiangwan internment camp in Shanghai holds about 122 Germans with about 600 more expected. Internees, led by Edgar Von Randow, adapt with routine while awaiting orders and possible repatriation. Notable figures include Mehnert, Kuether, Lahrmann, Fricke and Flick-Steger.

Eren Berlin Tinan W. Loo St. John’s University Kiangwan Shanghai von Randow Germany Kauy Mehnert Xxth Century U. S. Army Far East Mehnert University of California University of Hawaii Klaus Kuether Kueth

Ten Overcome By Escaping Gas at Roanoke Church

In Roanoke Virginia six of ten people including two women and eight children were overcome by gas from a radiator in the Tabernacle Baptist Church nursery yesterday. Lifesaving crews revived two women and four children after parents went to the nursery following worship. Victims were hospitalized overnight with some in unconscious condition. the radiator was shut off as the room warmed and attempts to relight it led to exposure.

Roanoke Tabernacle Baptist Arch Roanoke County Edwin M. Vaughn

Bowel Cleaning Power Of ERB-HELP Medicine

A man touts ERB HELP three days of use and reports major health changes including relief from headaches pimples rheumatic knee pain and a general transformation. The ad claims twelve herbs cleanse bowels relieve gas and aid liver and kidneys and urges purchase at Winchester drug stores.

Erbhelp All Drug Winchester

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