Senior Interviews Highlight Susan Fansler at Handley High
Susan Fansler, a Handley High senior, has attended Winchester schools since first grade and graduates with a Stenographic-Commercial diploma. She strives to become a stenographer or physical education instructor, active in General Organization, Handlian staff, Girls Monogram Club, and multiple sports, and serves as Senior Class President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Fansler
Sue
Winchester
Handleyite
Handlian
Girls Monogram Club
Courtney Mae Fauver
Courtney
Fauver
Booster Club
Executive Council
G. O
American Legion
Navy
Walter Fries
Mr. Browning
Angels
Walter
Handley
Pearl Harbor Spirit Rallies War Bond Support Across Nation
An editorial-style piece urges Americans to boost war efforts after Pearl Harbor. It likens Pearl Harbor to a gem rising in defiance and calls readers to buy War Stamps weekly, praising production gains and thanking servicemen like Walter entering Army Air Corps Reserve.
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Pearl Harbor
America
SNOOPER JUNIOR Gossip Row
The column teases gossip about Alten Cooper visiting Mary Jane Royston while ill and mentions Wendell Seldom Ned Racey Jimmy Miller Kitty 5S Bill L Wayne D June Racey John Campbell Donnie Morton Peggy Study Hall Bill Harty Dicky and Virginia. It hints at romantic entanglements and social flings without specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alten Cooper
Mary Jane Royston
Wendell
Ned Racey
Jimmy Miller
Kitty 5S
Bill L
Wayne D
June Racey
John Campbell
Kitty
Alton
Morton
Wayne
Donnie
Peggy
Sniff
Bill Harty
Dicky
Virginia
Kitty Lou
First Maroon And Shamrock Basketball Game To Be Played Wednesday
Shamrocks and Maroons wrap up practice with a season opener set for tomorrow. Team rosters list captains Mary Everhart and Alice Amos among players including Evelyn Curl Sara Daugherty Sall Jones and Hilda Orndorff plus guards Susan Fansler Kath Ryan and Jeanne Robinson. Both squads show strong form and the public is urged to attend and cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrocks
Maroons
Ards
Mary M. Everhart
Martha Bowers
Evelyn Preston
Nancy Bond
Adelene Shull
Evelyn Curl
Sara Daugherty
Judy Light
Susan Fansler
Hilda Orndorff
Frances Barb
Kath Ryan
Shamrock
Sally Jones
Alice Amos
Jeanne Armel
Adelaide Omar Aspacia Semples
Helena‘crown
Paulette Pifer
Jeanne Robinson
Ellen Largent
Mary Glascock
Virginia
Big Government Here To Stay After World War II
Washington report argues that postwar federal staffing will grow as many agencies remain. It notes overtime and longer weeks for federal workers and predicts expansion in the Post Office and Veterans Administration. It also foresees a surge in housing and infrastructure agencies and rising federal spending.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
Pentagon
Post Office Department
Veterans’ Administration
National Housing Agency
Federal Works Agency
Civil Aeronautics
Thme
SNOOPER SENIOR Hears of Weekend Romance Roundup
The note recounts social chatter among girls and boys with mentions of Evelyn and Bill Medary, Betty Patton, Betty Bickers, and Omble exchanging letters. It notes Betty’s camp Butler intrigue, Dan’s weekend absence, and a busy shopping scene ahead of Christmas with a Defense Stamps push.
Dr. E. T. Clark Elected Winchester Ministerium President
Dr. E. T. Clark was elevated to president of the Winchester Ministerial Association at the regular meeting in Handley Library. The Rev. W. R. Vanderberry became vice president, succeeding Clark. The group outlined Week of Prayer plans aligned with Universal Week of Prayer and visitation evangelism led by Rev. Olliver Black, with a preliminary December 14 briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Clark
Winchester Ministerial Association
Handley Library
Clark
Carl A. Honeycutt
W. R. Vanderberry
Winchester
Episcopal Church
Oes F. Adams
First Baptist Church
Richmond
Teresita of the Valley
A Spanish‑interest story set in Col orado and New Mexico follows Teresita Martinez as she starts a new life in a crowded city, forming American friendships and adopting the name Teddy Jones. The narrative centers on Teresita's family, friends, and a climactic, clear‑minded decision.
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Teresita of
Colorado
New Mexico
Teresita Martinez
Teddy Jones
Are You a Squanderbug War Stamp Message
A wartime appeal urges gifting war stamps and bonds during Christmas instead of useless nicknacks. The piece targets social groups to promote patriot savings and designate purchases with stamps after the war.
1944 Handican Offered By Local Promoters
Promoters Gladstone Crim George Boyd Courtney Fauver Virginia Goss and Helen Blosser market the 1944 Handican for 300 dollars with a 1 dollar deposit and 2 dollar balance due when yearbooks are issued. Deadline is January 17, with a December 15 purchase push urging prompt action.
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Gladstone Crim
George Boyd
Courtney Fauver
Virginia Goss
Helen Blosser
Royal Crown Cola Five sweep in lanes and doubles matches
Gordon McIlwee rolled a 363 set and Ralph Gore a 361 as the Royal Crown Cola Five posted three game totals of 1802 to defeat Leesburg on their home alleys. Gore and others contributed in doubles while Lake set a season high 387 asva. Eddie Burch led Dyers with 130 game and Bill Anderson added 127 and 125 in a Spinners victory.
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Gordon McKilwee
Lando White
Ralph Gore
Lee Ressiguie
DR. Allen Hawthorne
Royal Crown Cola
Leesburg
McIlwee
Hiwtiorne
Smoky Ridgeway
OK Bs
Royal Crown Boys
Gore
Bill Lanaham
Phil Weinberg
Rollin
Lake
Dyers
Eddie Burch
Bill Anderson
Spinners
Comets
Prices Cut on Swiss Watches by U S Price Office
Washington December saw drastic cuts in ceiling prices for lower priced Swiss watches. The new maxima set prices from 8.50 dollars for basic men's watches to 18.50 dollars for four or more jewel ladies pin lever models, reflecting changes after prior bans and abuse of the old ceiling.
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Washington
Dec
P— Ae
Price Steintatcee
U. S
Butter Shortage Alarm From Rep. Andresen
Rep. Andresen of Minnesota charges the OPA with bungling national butter policy and butter shortages while opposing repeal of a 10 cent a pound tax on oleomargarine. He blames OPA misdirection for milk and cream being diverted from butter and warns of falling butter production this year and in 1944.
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Washington
Andresen
R-Minn
Senate Finance Committee
Weavers Tie for Top in Virginia Wooka League
In a bowling night the Weavers set the pace with a 525 high team game and 1516 high team set while Andy Lake led individuals with 148 in a game and 387 in a set. Hugh Patton 132 and Ed Burch 130 followed, with Anderson at 127.
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Andy Lake
Hugh Patton
Ed Burch
Anderson
Bill Anderson
Tom Bly
Weavers
Bombadiers
News Behind The News On Page 4 By Mallon
Paul Mallon presents a daily page four column of insider notes and commentary. The item surveys media coverage and political currents shaping the week with sharp observations and anonymous anecdotes.
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Paul Mallon
Local Man Opens Shady Rest in Gore Virginia
Albert DeMazzon announces a long term lease to operate Shady Rest in Gore Virginia. He also runs York Inn, the Trance and Southern Inn in the area.
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Albert DeMazzon
Gore
DeMazzon
York Inn
Chinese Hopeful of Axis Defeat After Pearl Harbor
Chungking reports mounting confidence in Allied victory as Cairo and Teheran conferences push toward collapse of Japanese offensive across occupied territories. Sao Tang Pao notes Japan shifting from offense to defensive disarray in invaded regions.
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Chungking
Ching
Pearl Harbor
Cairo
Teheran
Sao Tang Pao
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Army Air Corp Reserve
Snooper Junior
Howdy Chilluns
Maroon and Shamrock
E. Boscawen St
Whitacre, Va
United Brethren
Whitacre
George Washington Garage
Snooper
Pee Wee
Evelyn
Bill Medary
Betty
Betty Patton
Camp Butler
Billy Vowell
Betty Bickers
Omble
Bill
Usy
Dan
Danny
Snoopie P
Ministerium
Teresita
Tenshun
Virginia Wooka League
Steeeessbeevese
O Globe Brewing Co., Beltimoré
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