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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1941

Page

3

Waynesboro Girls Manage Basketball Team Details

The note mentions Waynesboro's girls basketball team with two girl managers and references uniforms and dances at the Naval Academy. It notes student life and spring events, with lines about Jean Shryock and others, plus school diary style remarks on seniors tryouts and festival plans.

Paul York Jean Shryock Reba Snarr Jane Cather Frances Bickers Eulaes Waynesboro Took Jonedith Henry Naval Academy Ae Yost Washington Gil

Uncle Sam's Sons and Character in Great Leaders

The text ponders whether two of Uncle Sam's finest sons would be impressive and cautions against overreaching. It suggests that through actions we can develop character similar to George Sie and Abraham Lincoln, aiming to imitate their virtues.

Sam Uncle Sam George Sie Abraham Lincoln

Student Profiles Show Future Plans and Activities

REE Ann Brown Ann plans to study piano and become a history teacher while weighing college options for next fall. She participates in sports and joins the General Organization, balancing academics with campus life. Natalie Brockenborough Browne graduates this June with a stenographic diploma and aims to college to teach kindergarten after college. She is active in Boost-4 Sy and Girls Monogram.

Ann Natalie Brockenborough Browne Natalie Boost- 4 Monogram U

A Capella Choir Hosts Candlelit Vesper Service

The Handley A Capella Choir held a Sunday vesper at the Episcopal Church for British aid. Two hundred candles lit the church while familiar songs were sung and a silver offering was collected as a large crowd attended.

Handley A Capella Choir Episcopal Church British Aid

Weekend gala noted by Senior girls and friends

Weekend events described as a gala by senior girls including Jack English Dotty Moore and Phyllis Fowle who left dear Ole Handley Friday to explore university life and consider prospects with Virginia men. Light sisters are praised for their lively weekend.

Snoopy Jack English Dotty Moore Phyllis Fowle Ole” Handley Ince Virginia

Traffic Light Installed Last Week

A new traffic light was installed last week to improve safety. Officials say the installation will help regulate traffic flow and reduce accidents in the area.

Spelling Test Correction Mention at Miss Laughton’s Class

A note requests correcting a spelling test led by Miss Laughton and mentions Donald in connection with the exercise. The fragment suggests a classroom activity or correction request within a school setting.

Ventilation Lessons for Dairy Barns and Ring Etiquette

A shaky note outlines dairy barn ventilation stressing cool, circulating air to keep milk flow steady, with suggestions of maintaining barn temperatures around 45 degrees when possible. It mentions frequent window adjustments and cautions against overcooling, alongside a Q&A about when a widow should wear or change a wedding ring after a second engagement.

Notice to towns on cedar bushes near commerce county fruit

An official notice calls attention to all concerned in towns and counties regarding cedar bushes or trees within three miles of a commercial fruit operation. The fragmented text lists coded references likely for internal tracking or dates.

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Our Basketball Team Practice Day and Night at School

A fragmentary verse praising the basketball team and their daily practice at school. It mentions dedication, golden frame recognition, and long sessions of running, spinning, and shooting. Names and coherent details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Motoring Couple Report Decidedly Novel Experience

Ogden Utah February 18 State Patrolmen Swarthwaite and Ward investigated a highway incident on Riverdale road. Dr William D Pace of Ogden drove into a guard fence tearing a wooden rail aside and passing between Pace and Miss Kathryn Hobie of Malad Idaho in a car body ripped along the radiator and engine. Miss Noble suffered minor cuts and bruises while Pace was uninjured.

Ogden Utah R. Swarthwaite W. K. Ward William D. Pace Riverdale Road Horiontal Crawbredge Dr. Pace

New Chairman Named for Monitor and Corridor Commission

Nancy Gano appointed chairwoman of the Monitor and Corridor Commission with Betty Jane Gearing as chair. Committee members include Ruby Landacre Jack English and Jim, who has begun work on commitments signaling a promising initiative.

Nancy Gano Monitor and Corridor Commission Betty Jane Gearing Ruby Landacre Jack English Jim

Intramural Basketball Scores and Standings Update

Last week results show aS nw waite 22 over Boston College 16 and Navy 34 over Duke 22 while Yale 16 beat California 10. Team standings list Duke and California with 1 win, while Boston College and others show 0 or 2 wins and losses in a garbled update.

Nw Waite Boston College Weidaew Navy Duke Yale California

Maroon and White Quill January issue review

The January issue of the Maroon and White Quill highlights a staff columnist on Richard the pointed staff council and Katherine Buchanan’s fourteen years in Japan. Katherine recently arrived in Handley and fits in well as the Cub Reporter story meets junior high standards.

Ress Tne Rede Richard Cocoune Eee Ey Japan Katherine Buchanan Katherine Handley Cub Reporter

Open Forum Praises Team Effort and School Spirit

The article notes disappointment with final scores but hails the team’s fighting spirit and teamwork. It credits all players for the effort and highlights Martha Bebe for notable school spirit and leadership.

Martha Bebe

Station MSB Presents Amusing Assembly Program

Station MSB staged a Wednesday program featuring a skit The World is Pull of Crooks and piano solos by Martha Ann and Massie Hawthorne. Detective Hem lock Shones presented the day’s scoops in a light finale.

MSB Miss Shiley Martha Ann Hemlock Shones Massie Hawthorne

Harrisburg Telegraph Staff Enlisted for Federal Service

Harrisburg telegraph staff members including president Brig General Edward J. Stockpole Jr publisher Col Albert H. Stockpole and editor Bion C Welker joined the army for a year of federal service as seven men left the paper.

Harrisburg Harrisburg Telegraph Army Today Edward J. Stockpole, Jr Albert H. Stockpole Bion C. Welker

70 000 Veterans Expected To Sign To Serve State

Richmond reports that about 70 000 World War veterans in Virginia are to register before Saturday in a Legion drive. Questionnaires listing 67 occupations will classify veterans for emergency service roles, with Roanoke posts requesting 1 000 more forms. Registration is extended beyond February 22 as outreach continues statewide.

Richmond Eee Cers Virginia Department of the American Legion Virginia Legion Roanoke Legion’ 1940

Kansas City dog killed in hit and run offer

Howard Oots offers a $10 reward for the driver who deliberately ran over his fox terrier pup. He posts the address 7736 Mission Road and vows the reward with no questions asked, saying it is worth that much to him and may also "take care" of the driver.

Kansas City Bingo Howard Oots Mission Road Oots

Titmouse And Oak Triumph In West Virginia State Tree Vote

Charleston February scene as Senate debates state symbol status for the oak and the Titmouse. Senator Reed pushes Stark's Golden Delicious as state tree while Fleming counters the name is commercial and not suitable. Majority Leader Paul notes Grimes Golden tied to Brooke county as a loyalty issue.

Charleston West Vires Senate West Virginia Brooke County Reed Paul Tom Sweeney Ohio Senate

Price Qualifies To Practice Law In Fredericksburg

Governor Price became the first attorney admitted to practice in the Fredericksburg circuit court at its opening ceremony. He issued a proclamation elevating the city to first class status after the 1940 census counted 10 066 residents. Judge William P Woolls of Alexandria sat with him as the moving from corporation to circuit court marked the 15th Virginia judicial circuit transition.

Fredericksburg Price Virginia William P. Woolls Alexandria Corporation Court Circuit Court 15Th Virginia Judicial Circuit

Wood cited for award of distinguished service cross

Baltimore February 18. William E. Wood receives the distinguished service cross. The ceremony honors his wartime service and legacy.

Baltimore William E. Wood

Bravery Awarded for Marine Action in France Event

The report honors an individual who showed extraordinary bravery while fighting alongside a United States Marine in France twenty three years ago, with the announcement highlighting the episode and the wartime collaboration.

United States Marine France

Third Corps Area officers report ownership to May Wood widow

Officers reported in the Third Corps Area that ownership passes to May Wood widow as part of the estate settled after the death. The record notes the transfer occurred by May and identifies the parties involved in the settlement.

Third Corps Wood

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