Senior Interviews Highlight Handley High Notables
In this 1946 Handley High School junior yearbook snapshot the seniors Ato, Doris Laign, Reynolds Legge, and Theodore Legge are profiled. Ato excels in football basketball and track and stars in theater while eyeing college. Doris Laign earns top grades and monogram honors as a versatile stenographer. Reynolds Legge serves as photographic and stage crew lead and favors Chemistry. Teddy Legge shines in the band and contemplates music or Navy service after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monogram Club
Shamrock
Doris
Handiian
Jimmie
Jim
Bennett
Reynolds Legge
Reynolds
Theodore Legge
Handley
Teddy
Navy
Virginia Avenue School
Gippy Chooses a Good Looking Girl After Long Consideration
The speaker recalls that after much consideration he decided the priority was finding a good looking girl. The line reflects a casual, personal decision and emphasizes appearance as a key factor.
Town Gossip and Rambling Alley Encounters
A string of locals mingles in a late Sunday night scene with names like Diane Johnny Golden Helen Coble Bobby McKee Maxine Ann Adams and Charlotte L. Inquiries about new relationships arise as whispers about flames and romance circulate among townsfolk including Betty Miller Jane Ronnie and Janella while others tease about new boyfriends and seaside banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane
Johnny Golden
Helen Coble
Bobby McKee
Maxine
Ann Adams
Charlotte L
Finus D
Betty Miller
Donald Seabright
Jane’ Ronnie
Inez
Bob
Joan Ppatten
Eugene Dicks
Janella
Marjorine
Bobby
Phil
Christmas Weekend Buzz Roundup From Town Letters
A lively note lists local names and events for a festive weekend. Mentions include Anne Whiting Betsy Susan Westy, Dee Hink Swish Pat Bugs Jo Chug Lus, Eddie Mary Jane, Jilly Godfrey Lake, Wanda Borror, Marianne Macintyre, Johnny home for holidays, exams due a month off, and Old Soldier's Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
New York
Whiting
Bette Stuart
Bootsie
Bullis Betsy
Susan
Westy Mercensburg
Dee and Hink
Swish
Pat
Bugs
Chug
Lus
Doe
Mary Jane
Eddie
Mac and
Bucky
Jilly
Godfrey
Lake
Lucky
Jane Grove
Marianne
Macintyre
Wanda Borror
Verde
Stupd
Lee Bryant
June Grubbs
Johnny
Old Soldier's
Basketball Interviews George Garber and Hink Lewis
The article profiles George Garber and William Hink Lewis as standout basketball players. Garber, a four year varsity forward at 5'11" and 160 pounds, is highlighted as a top scorer and a rising star. Lewis, known for high scoring and agility at 5'9" and 163 pounds, is noted for his backhand shots and varsity experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garber
George
William ‘Hink” Lewis
Hink
Twas The Night Before Christmas In School Hall
A festive scene of Santa visits, a Hale class concert, and generous stockings. Miss Haynes draws crowds with a five hundred pull while Mrs Peery offers Latin music. Miss Coulter decorates a cedar scented tree as boosters fill the main hall with shoe boxes for Perry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Browning
Miss Haynes
Perry Point
Schedule of games for local teams with multiple away and home dates
The document lists a sequence of basketball or baseball matchups with locations and dates. Opponents include Lexington Harrisonburg Charlestown Waynesboro Martinsburg Warren County Staunton Hagerstown Charles Town and venues marked as home or away across January and February. Each entry specifies whether the game is at home or away and the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Warren County
Staunton
Lexington
Harrisonburg
Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Charles Town
Hospital Gifts and Handlian Sign at Christmas
A holiday note recounts a hospital scene with baskets for a fellowship and a Christmas misread sign. The writer jokes about ink, stockings, and staying away from mistletoe while wishing readers a merry season.
Inquiring Reporter Christmas Wish List
A retro reader survey lists desires from various individuals including Barbara Gee wanting a ticket to the Rose Bowl and Opal Jane noting a gift arrived three weeks early. Other responses mention a fuzzy teddy bear and a maroon 1947 Buick convertible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie
Betty Cather
Pee Wee
Barbara S
Donald Garber
Hilda Taylor
VPI
Anne Copenhaver
Bill
Mary Jane
Miss Jones
Santa Claus
Opal Jane
Margit McKee
Robert Manuel
Jimmie Rose
Ona Lee
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Junior Evening Star
Handley High Scchool
Adrian LaRue
Ato
Glee Club
Huw
Charlestown
Doris Laign
Miss Coulter
Teddy Legge
Grimm’s Radio Sales & Service
Hitle
Thrift
P.S
Mr Maddex
Corrigan
Merry Christmas
Peter
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pingley
Carper
Christ
Shenandoah Motor CO
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Ste
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