Christmas Cantata and Handley School News
The Handley Glee Club presents the Christmas cantata An Other Wise Man with cast members Peter Luther Thomas and Mary Scully among others. The senior class discusses elections and theater plans, while the Oranges beat the Shamrocks 21 to 11 in basketball. Stockings are prepared for Perry Point veterans, and library and club activities are noted with several new book arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Glee Club
Dramati Club
Peter—Luther Thomas
Callahan
Rachael Jennings
Allegretti
Betty Wilkens
Martin
Joe Ritter
Mary
Mary Scully
David
Mary Ben Dutton
Sonsie” Hollis
Everyon
Handley
Santa Claus
United States Veteran Hospital
Perry Point
Maryland
Oranges
Shamrocks
Oranges Shamrocks
Curry E
Rudolph A. Scrivener
F. Grove M
Fauver
M. Baker J
Beery &. Carper
Shamrocks Name Basketball Captain and Team Leaders
One year ago Louise Largent captains the Shamrocks with Lucille Whitacre leading the Oranges. Two years ago Mr Boitnot's advisor group practiced for a singing contest against Mr Browning's Angels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrocks
Louise Largent
Shamrock
Lucille Whitacre
Oranges
Mr. Boitnot
Mr. Browning
Luxurious twin liner plan seeks U S aid
Paul W. Chapman claims federal support for building two 100000 ton luxury liners, the Yankee Clippers, costing 50000000 each. The ships would carry up to 10000 passengers in 34 knot service, dock to dock in four days, with 5000 cabins and 60 passenger fares. Possible construction at Newport News or Quincy, hope to float in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul W. Chapman
United States Lines
Washington
Chapman
Secretary of Commerce
Roper
England
France
Manhattan
Honor Roll Echoes Across School Halls
Teachers praise student effort as eight members of Miss Robinson and Mrs Hale led the second six weeks honor roll. Anna Creswell Isabelle Simpson Edwin Clevenger DeKalb Russell Howard Grove Jack Haines Mary Bean Elethis Jones Meta Whiting Mary Babb Pauline Grant Dorothy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evey
Miss Robinson
Miss Murdough
Anna Margaret Creswell
Isabelle Simpson
Stickel
Edwin Clevenger
Mr. Bennett
DeKalb Russell
Mr. Browning
Howard Grove
Jack Haines
Miss. Allegree
Mary Bell Bean
Mrs. Joyce
Elethis Jones
Meta Whiting
Mary Babb
Pauline Grant
Dorothy
I Know Legs When I See Them in a Crawfish Debate
A lively classroom scene features a boy declaring I know legs when I see them amid a discussion on crawfish legs. Teachers like Mr Browning and Mr Joyce assign writing topics and history papers that spark student dates and dramatic exchanges about romance and discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Joyce
Duane Hughes
Mr. Bennett
America
Miss Cornwell
Joe
Horse and Buggy Days Envisioned By a Taxpayer
The Star editor argues for transparency in city budgeting and questions $270 806 for the operation of a path of 12 000 and $35 000 for street improvements. He calls for itemized public reports before approval and notes unspent bond items and neglected police wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Onn Roel
Ester
Evening Star
Winchester
Handley High School
The
Star
Field
Winchester Police Efficiency Praised by State and Federal Officials
A fragment from Winchester Virginia dated December 16 1935 notes that state and federal authorities value the police department more highly than the average citizen. The brief indicates external appreciation of local law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J. H. JR
Coast-to-Coast Tourist Service Opens New Branch
The Coast-to-Coast Tourist Service opens a branch in the local Chamber of Commerce office. A mahogany newsrack nine by seven feet will hold about 1,500 booklets detailing points of interest from New York to Florida and west to California. Visitors may obtain free historical booklets at the rack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Neas Chamber Ofommerce
Florida
California
Chamber of Commerce
Travel and historic cave guides from va and beyond
A fragmented catalog lists travel maps and historical booklets from Virginia and other states. Items include Winchester fire companies history, preservation maps, Caverns guides such as Luray and Grand Cavern, regional hotel notes, and highway maps from Standard Oil and Gulf refining companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookout Mountain Cave
Chattanooga
Jess Gardens
Charleston
South Carolina
Wormsloe Gardens
Savannah
Georgia
McKee's
Steamship Service and Newcastle Ferry Map Guide
Official United States Mid West Map Company presents steamship service details and the Newcastle Ferry route information. The State Chamber of Virginia Tourist Information Service offers tourism guidance alongside a historical map rack from the State Conservation and Development Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Ber of Commerce
Y. Roll of Honor
Winchester
Four Fire Company
Mid West
Conoco
State Chamber of Commerce Commonwealth Magazine
State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
State Ae
Univer of Virginia
State Highwayment
Endless Caverns
Caverns
Virginia Caverns
Luray Caverns
Mansanutten Caverns
Grand Cavern
Battlefield Crystal Caverns
New Castle-Pennsville
United States
Mid West Map Company
State Chamber of Virginia
State Conservation and Development Commission
Short Changers Sought in Cumberland
Cumberland police seek a two person team described as a man feigning intoxication and a woman accomplice. They enter a business create confusion to distract clerks and steal several dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Junior Evening Star
Glee Club Ue Gia
Flowers
Beal
Executive Council
David Headley
Miriam Curry
Cottee
Lula Vollner
Little Theatre
Angels
Huliet
Ralph Schafer
Loring Himelright
Charles Dick
Miss Laughton
Thelma Courtney
Marie Punk
Hilma Hottel
Doris Shade
Mildred Snyder
Mr. Joyce
Ralph Dunn
Andrew Grove
Miss_ Light
Courtney Jones
Meredith Shumaker
Mr. Coe
Jimmie Brown
Mr. Sargent
John Knight
Everett Jones
Miss Barr
Frances Bickers
Mary Maxwell Bond
Jean Ebert
Carol Lindstrom
Sara Moling
Dorothy Ann Robinson
Jean Whitehurst
Miss Finkelstein
Billy Earnhardt
Ryland Perry
Mrs. Hale
Jean Forney
Jean Hamnan
Genevieve Harmon
Marion Hurst
Mildred Lind
Nina Ramacciotti
Mary Ruth Rutledge
Katherine Slaughter
Katherine Slaughter. Mrs. Peery’s room—Ada Bayliss, Evva May Gough
Anna Jane Swiger
Helen Willis
Library Notes
American Association of University Women
Book of the Month Club
Library Club
U. S
Newport News
Seal
Star Office
Nat Oonen
Conrnenerene
Northern
VA. Power CO
Amergan
Moling & Cather
Geo. Wash. Garage
BNY
Boscawen
Timberlake
Gordon Hosiery
T. F. Timberlake
Chrithlias
Ehred
Jan Tek
Saya Practical Pet Ial
John S. Miller & Company
Sherwin-Williams Panta
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