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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1950

Page

3

Handley High School Announces 1951 Handlian Yearbook

Handley High School students announce the 1951 Handlian yearbook with advice to buy now for $3.50. The piece highlights senior pictures Last Will and Testament class songs peer portraits and a photo of Handley versus Martinsburg with pages on student life and activities. Bill Daughtrey urges purchase protections and delivery timing.

Anthony Handley Grey Hatre Handlian Saance Jane Barry Chuck” Robertson Bobby Larrick Goose’ Hart Joan Patton Maxine Butler

Chest X-ray Clinic Visits Local High School

A mobile X-ray unit parked near the District Nurse's Office drew 280 sophomores to the ABC Store area last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Organ explained the benefits of chest X rays for detecting tuberculosis heart disease and spine curvature, with results sent to each pupil’s family physician.

ABC

Study: Why should we study Philosophers Through the Ages

The page lists editors and a group of school reporters including Dot Lichliter Mary Martha Eisenberg Carolyn Stanley Margaret Ducknall Virginia Marco Sally Pratt Ann Adams Mary Frantz Sue Sowers Donna Lou Anderson Maxine Butler Edna Richmond Helen Boyd. The study prompt asks why we should study through the ages and mentions great philosophers.

Dot Lichliter Mary Martha Eisenberg Carolyn Stanley Margaret Ducknall Virginia Marco Sally Pratt Ann Adams Mary Frantz Sue Sowers Donna Lou Anderson Maxiné Butler Edna Richmond Helen Boyd Bill Daughtrey

Bacon on Study: Delight Ornament and Ability

The piece explains Francis Bacon's three reasons for studying Delight, Ornament, and Ability. Delight is personal satisfaction to cultivate as a habit, Ornament builds security and confidence, and Ability grows with cultivated mind power through accumulated knowledge. Crafty men condemn studies simple men admire wise men use them.

Cicero Francis Bacon Anaen Bacon Mr. Bacon

Local Class Names 1951 Who's Who Winners

The senior class elected 1951 Who's Who honorees with Marjorie Grim Manuel Semples Most Athletic and Mack Carper Best Looking among others. The Senior Play Committee will choose a March production after tryouts planned before Christmas holidays. The senior dance, postponed from December 15, is rescheduled for March 16.

Marjorie Grim Manuel Semples Junella Shade Mack Carper Mary Martha Eisenberg John Feeley Diane Hunt Chuck Robertson Jim Lawrence Inez Miller Donald Good Maxine Butler Harry Shendon Marilyn Hamburger Ronny Wilson

Freshman Sophomore Party Buoys with Winter Themed Dance

The Freshman and Sophomore party featured a multiplication dance to start the evening followed by several dances. Pat Carper sang Winter Wonderland while Suzanne Barr performed a ballet and Helen Edmonds sang At Sundown with Marie Rush at the piano. Cokes and decorated cookies were served as guests enjoyed planned and free dancing.

Pat Carper Suzanne Barr Helen Edmonds Marie Rush Cokes

Former Handley Graduate Speaks to Gardening Class

Wendell Seldon, Handley alumnus and City Manager aide, gave an educational talk to the Gardening Class last Wednesday. He covered city administration and described the modern Sewage Treatment Plant, then answered students questions about municipal affairs.

Wendell Seldon Handley Mr. Seldon United States

Scene Reconstructed Of Plymouth Landing In Class Exhibit

Miss McCartney's Fourth Grade class recreated the 1620 landing of the Mayflower. Students built a shore scene with pipe cleaner figures in black robes and white collars disembarking, a wooded area, a fort, and log cabins, arranged as a realistic display.

Miss. McCartney Plymouth Rock Massachusetts

Alumni serving and in college news in Booster Club notes

Donald Garber serves with the 28th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson South Carolina. Robert Kellas a sergeant in the 11th Airborne Division has disembarked for Germany. Katherine Solenberger a Boston University senior majors in Physical Therapy and belongs to Alpha Phi. John Solenberger attends the University of Pennsylvania as a sophomore in Sigma Nu. Edwin Bridgeforth heads to Miami to attend the University of Miami where he pledges Pi Kappa. Dorothy Eisenberg a Springfield Ohio Whittenberg sophomore leads Alpha Xi Delta pledge class and sits on the Student Government Executive Board.

Donald Garber 28Th Infantry Fort Jackson South Carolina Robert Kellas 11Th Airborne Division Germany Boston University Katherine Solenberger Alpha Phi Sorority John Solenberger University of Pennsylvania Sigma Nu Fraternity Edwin Bridgeforth Miami University of Miami Pi Kappa Fraternity Dorothy Eisenberg Whittenberg College Springfield Ohio Alpha Si Delta

Chapel Services Recap with Student Singers

The chapel week featured Jane Barry reader and Patsy Wheeler leading singing. June Spring and Lynn Cooper played piano on different days. New song books aided chapel services, with homerooms contributing music. Overall singing needs improvement as students are urged to learn unfamiliar songs and participate.

Jane Barry Patsy Wheeler Lynn Cooper

First Game of the 1950 Basketball Season at School Gym

Announcement invites students to attend the Friday night season opener at the gym and join a cheer session after moving advisory to after school. It urges everyone to bring their best cheering voice.

Housework Not A Chore For This Lady Now

Mrs. Laura Norris of St. Louis says family washing and housework are easy after using HADACOL. She cites vitamin deficiencies corrected by the product and notes improved sleep and well being after two bottles.

Laura Norris South 6Th St St. Louis Hadacol

Cheerleaders Rally Support For Friday Wilson Memorial Game

The report invites fans to meet the team and cheerleaders at Friday night’s game against Wilson Memorial. It highlights joint junior varsity and varsity participation and calls for strong community support.

Wilson Memorial

Handley Opens Season vs Wilson Memorial In Gym

Handley High School starts basketball season Friday December 8 hosting Wilson Memorial. Tryouts for the Judges starting lineup feature Bobby Royston Harry Shendon Eugene Dearing Jimmy Blackburn Alan Oates David Rickard Bobby Gipe Jack Dunn Melvin Aikens Buzzy Smith Wilbur Kersey Manuel Semples Roxy Hockman Jimmy Robertson Mack Carper. Coaches Billy Higgs and George Quarles lead the team as students rally support.

Handley Wilson Memorial High School Bobby Royston Harry Shendon Eugene Dearing Jimmy Blackburn Alan Oates David Rickard Bobby Gipe Jack Dunn Melvin Aikens Buzzy Smith Wilbur Kersey Manuel Semples Roxy Hockman Jimmy Robertson Mack Carper

Harp Recital By Elsa Moegle Delights Local Audience

The program opened with background on the harp and its strings and pedals. Miss Moegle demonstrated tones and sound effects such as wind and bells. She invited the audience to imagine a warm summer night as selections like Now Is The Hour and Clair de Lune were played.

Gs 1 Iss Elsa Moegle Miss Moegle Miss Moogle

Tribute to Army Highlight Played Behind Pie Barrack

A performance titled Behind Pie Barrack was staged as a tribute to soldiers in the army. The airing honored service members and linked entertainment with military remembrance.

Program Staged During Pavionty Period With Helen Page

Fragmentary notice describes a Friday program staged during the pavionty period. Helen Page serves as Master of Ceremonies while seated by senior girls. The text references a continuation on Page 5, Col. 1.

Alge Bye Sen Helen Page

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