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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1966

Page

11

Coming Events and Games for February Schedule

Wednesday February 9 in Chapel Room 52 reader Susan Lillis leader Virginia Stine pianist Linda Ford. Friday February 11 in Chapel Room 52 reader Karen Killian leader Harvesta Williams pianist Linda Ford. Basketball Handley vs Herndon at Home 6:30 p.m. Saturday February 12 Junior High Band Workshop Handley vs Albemarle at Home 6:30 p.m. Monday February 14 Chapel Room 401.

Reader Susan Lillis Virginia Stine Linda Ford Karen Killian Harvesta Williams Handley

Unknown Explosive Cause at Historic War Wreck

Army engineers raised the wreckage from a historic conflict in 1911 but found no secrets of the explosion. Experts theorize the blast was internal with no proof from the site.

Knit cardigan pattern 7243 for year round wear

Classic cardigan knit in one piece from neck down with baby cables for style. Sizes 32 34 and 36 38 incl. Pattern 7243. Price 35 cents plus 15 cents for first class mailing. Send NAME ADDRESS ZIP PATTERN NUMBER GIANT 1966 Needlecraft P O Box 163 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 10011.

P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Needlecraft

Dr Quarles Speaks at Handley Memorial Chapel Service

Dr Garland R Quarles was guest speaker at a special chapel service honoring Judge Handley's birthday. Faye Whitmore welcomed the crowd and noted Handley’s gifts to Winchester city and his example as a man.

Garland R. Quarles Judge Handley Faye Whitmore Handley Memorial Dr. Quarles Winchester

Snow Changes Chapel Plans

Snow last week forced schedule changes for chapel. Friday the chapel committee led the program with Elizabeth Wine reading the scripture, David Strance directing the song, and Carol Gore at the piano.

Elizabeth Wine David Strance Carol Gore

Handley Basketball Schedule Updates for February

Handley fans are informed of the revised February basketball schedule with two makeup games set against Loudoun Valley on February 14 and Clarke County on February 16. The February 18 George Mason match remains as planned. If Handley gym is not ready by February 24, finals and semifinals move to Frederick County Junior High Gymnasium.

Handley Evening Star Loudoun Valley Clarke County George Mason Frederick County Junior High

Handley Band Members Selected for All District Concert

Four Handley High School musicians Steven Shrader Richard Stotler Harriett Williams and Herman Jackson earned spots in the All District Concert Band at Amherst Virginia. The Handley contingent also supplied ten Workshop Band members. A 5 am Friday bus carried the group to Amherst for weekend rehearsals and a Sunday concert. reps returned Sunday night.

Steven Shrader Richard Stotler Harriett Williams Herman Jackson Handley Amherst Virginia

Helicopter Visits Handley School During Snowbound Day

On a snowy Handley School afternoon last Tuesday an Army helicopter landed in the Handley bowl drawing startled spectators. The craft delivered medicine and supplies to county residents stranded by knee deep snow while a few Handley basketball players watched.

Handley School Handley Bowl Winchester Handley Basketball

Haley Named to All-Student Band Tour

Clark Haley, Handley High oboeist, was chosen for the All-Student Band of the United States of America tour of nine European countries. He will travel thirty days starting in late June, with the International Band Festival in Holland as a highlight. Haley is a junior who plays concert and marching bands and recently attended the All-District Band Festival in Amherst, Virginia.

Clark Haley Handley High United States of America Paul Nobel Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Clark Holland Amherst Virginia

Senior Class Picks The Matchmaker as Play Reading Choice

The Senior Class play reading committee selected The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder as the four act farce. The cast includes eight men and seven women with readers James Stotler Wilmer Davis Gretchen Shrader Anne Moore and Julie Bowen.

Matchmaker Thornton Wilder James Stotler Wilmer Davis Gretchen Shrader Anne Moore Julie Bowen

Jud Rides Out Snow Stoppage With Exams Closed

Jud endures a snowbound week as Winchester and Handley schools close for days. Seventeen inches blanket the area delaying tests until Handley reopens Thursday and Jud faces his final exam with relief as city schools reopen.

Jud Winchester Handley

Mary Williamson Names Assistants and Reporters

Assistant Editor Mary Williamson lists reporters for the paper including Nancy Aikens Martha Bennett Mary Jane Clement Lonna Dick Anns Dunlap Barbara Easter Kathie Eavis Cynthia Flowers Linda Kla fehn Anne Moore Joyce Newlin Margaret Smith as the staff roster.

Nancy Aikens Martha Bennett Mary Jane Clement Lonna Dick Ann Dunlap Barbara Easter Kathie Eavis Cynthia Flowers Linda Klafehn Anne Moore Joyce Newlin Margaret Smith

Handley Band Members Attend Fort DeFiance Clinic

Seven Handley junior high musicians will travel to Fort DeFiance on February 12 for a one day junior high band clinic for seventh and eighth graders. Attendees include Randy Powers David Spurling Gregory Smallwood Ronald Partlow David Kern Charles Harless and Suzanne Maxey under a guest director.

Handley Band Fort Defiance Clinc Randy Powers David Spurling Gregory Smallwood Ronald Partlow David Kern Charles Harless Suzanne Maxey

Fresh Start for Semester Purity and Progress

Editorial urges students to view the new semester as a clean slate like fresh snow. It encourages maintaining a positive mental attitude, correcting past failures, and improving through effort to overcome difficulties ahead.

Dear Abby readers debate fashion trends across eras

Readers weigh in on styles from wigs in Jefferson era to modern tight pants. Absenders complain about current teens and attire while Abby is urged to respond with guidance and wedding booklet offers.

Abby Tell Sycr- Ation Army

Junior Play Cast Rehearses In Bad Weather

The Junior Play Cast resumes rehearsal for The Necklace by Robert Brome with strong effort from all committees. The presentation is postponed from February 16 to February 23 amid adverse conditions, with juniors predicting an excellent performance.

Robert Brome

SBA Visit For Disaster Loans To Virginia Firms

The Small Business Administration offers economic injury disaster loans to Frederick and Clarke county small businesses. SBA reps will attend Winchester on February 15 for local level counseling as the Chamber of Commerce notes 3 percent long term loans for working capital inventories or debt payments due to drought losses. Eligible counties include Shenandoah Warren Loudoun Fauquier Rappahannock and Page. Appointments may be arranged by calling 662 4119.

Frederick Clarke County Richmond SBA Winchester The Winchester-Frederick Shenandoah Warren Loudoun Fauquier Rappachannock Page

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