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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1962

Page

3

Newspaper Editorial Staff Roster Listing

The lineup lists Rosalind Butler as Editor in Chief Anne Clare Dick as Assistant Editor and a corps of reporters including Patricia Brumback Karen Cowsert Jayanne Haines Susan Harper Shirley Miller Ann Milton Patricia Strosnider Nancy Gordon Anne Locke Barbara Pickeral Donna Pless Mary Sarandria Patricia Wilkins Betsy Baker Salley Bell Joyce Gano Linda Garber and Julie Glass.

Rosalind Butler Anne Clare Dick Patricia Brumback Karen Cowsert Jayanne Haines Susan Harper Shirley Miller Ann Milton Patricia Strosnider Nancy Gordon Anne Locke Barbara Pickeral Donna Pless Mary Sarandria Patricia Wilkins Betsy Baker Salley Bell Joyce Gano Linda Garber Julie Glass

Honor Week at Handley urges pledge reflection

The Handley High School editorial urges Observance Week January 15 19 to renew commitment to the school honor pledge. It warns against cheating and calls new students to sign the pledge and uphold its words, stressing personal responsibility and weekly honor.

Handley Handley High School

Where Has Competitive Spirit Gone

Mid term exams close a half year as homeroom assemblies fade. The piece laments lost dramatic student energy and urges talk with classmates and advisers. It suggests engraving the homeroom number on the loving cup awarded to the best assembly.

Christmas Play Our Lady's Juggler Presented by Thespian Club

The Thespian Club presented its annual Christmas play Our Lady's Juggler on December 20 1961. The serious production fit the Christmas season and was well received by the student body.

The Thespian Club Thespians

Miss Flanagan In Hospital

The Junior Evening Star staff and student body regret Miss Flanagan's absence from teaching. She has been hospitalized for about three weeks and is expected to return soon. The note extends wishes for a full recovery and a speedy return.

Evening Star Miss Flanagan

Mr. Fry Marks Birthday Celebration Noted

Last Friday January fifth the assistant principal celebrated his birthday as the student body faculty and administration extend wishes for many happy returns.

Mr. Fry

Handley Band Concert Tomorrow Afternoon

The Handley Concert Band directed by Mr. Gaylen Strance performs at 2 40 featuring Leroy Anderson pieces. Selections include Theme from The Apartment Sleigh Ride Ides of March The Girl in Latin The Piano Tuner The Typewriter Sandpiper Ballet The Minstrel Boy and Bugler's Holiday. Faculty and students anticipate an enjoyable concert.

Handley Gaylen Strance Ride

Junior Class Selects Play for February 7 Performance

The Junior Class Play Reading Committee has chosen foot falls adapted from Wilbur Daniel Steele for this year’s production. The February 7 show features a cast including Don Lutz Boaz Portuguez Gary Streit Manuel Sirbaugh Bruce Camps Sam Hetzel Walter Rugg Doug Fisher Asa Whitelaw Linda Richter Nita Domingo Alice Carpenter Minnie Coffin Judy Wolfe Hester Wade Barbara Eavis Florinzella Mike Kruger Sylvanus Snow.

Wilbur Daniel Steele Barbara Eavis Julie Glass Carrol Bentzel Meredith Bowers Doug Killian Turner Trice Don Lutz Boaz Portuguez Gary Streit Manuel Jim Sirbaugh Bruce Camps Sam Hetzel Walter Rugg Doug Fisher Asa Whitelaw Linda Richter Nita Domingo Alice Carpenter Minnie Coffin Judy Wolfe Hester Wade Florinzella Mike Kruger Sylvanus Snow

Honor Week at Handley School Promotes Honor Pledge

Honor Week runs January 15 to 19 at Handley School. The Honor Court urges seventh graders and new students to sign the Honor Pledge. Representatives will visit homerooms and a main hall table for signing. The pledge commits students not to give or receive unauthorized help and to use only their own property unless allowed.

Handley School Handley

Teams Practice During Holiday

During the holiday period both junior varsity and varsity basketball teams kept up morning practices despite the school break.

Prize photos from Kodak High School Contest on display

A selection of prize winning photographs from the 15th Annual Kodak High School Photo Contest is exhibited in the main hall. The display runs until January 12 with viewing hours from nine to five for the public.

Down Payment to Reserve 1962 Handian Yearbook

Students may reserve the 1962 Handi an yearbook with a $2 down payment. The full price is $4, and the book will be held until May. Purchases begin after Monday, January 29.

Chapel and basketball notices for week schedule

Wednesday and Monday chapels list readers leaders and pianists including Sherry Cain Mary Stubbs Carolyn Crisman Ann Simpson Diane Carper Ann Fuller Douglas Killian David Bowers Joyce Anne Gano. Basketball games at Herndon and versus Strasburg at home.

Reader Sherry Cain Mary Stubbs Carolyn Crisman Ann Simpson Diane Carper Ann Fuller Herndon Douglas Killian David Bowers Joyce Anne Gano

Wave of Colds Influenza Sweeps Britain

London AP reports a broad wave of colds and influenza sweeping Britain after a cold spell. Absenteeism rises as an auto plant shuts lines and a hospital closes its casualty department due to staff illness. Health ministry says outbreak not epidemic and virus is mild.

London Britain Ministry of Health

Virginia road toll reaches 23 with two new fatalities

The Virginia road toll rose to 23 after two fatal accidents. Bernard A. Malone, 18, of Newport News, died from injuries from a crash on U S 60. Bobby Hewitt, 16, of Lyndhurst, died after a two truck collision on U S 340 near Waynesboro. Coffey, a Lyndhurst passenger, is in critical condition. Trooper J L Slater III suffered burns helping a crash victim.

Virginia Bernard A. Malone Newport News Malone U. S Bobby Hewitt Lyndhurst King’s Daughters Hospital Staunton U.S. 340 Waynesboro Augusta County Billy June Coffey University Hospital Charlottesville Irvin Hoffman Brooklyn N. Y Hoffman Petersburg General Hospital U. S. 301 Stoney Creek Sussex County J. L. Slater III Norwood Drive Alexandria Daniel E. Thayer Springfield Alexandria Hospital Slater

Morgantown Man Ousted as West Virginia Aeronautics Chief

James A. Downs of Morgantown was removed as director of the West Virginia State Aeronautics Commission by a 3-2 vote. He will leave the $600 monthly post January 15, with Gloria White to run the office until a successor is chosen. A Feb 18 special meeting is set amid a bitter five‑commissioner dispute.

Charleston W. Va James A. Downs Morgantown State Aeronautics Commission Downs Gloria White Commission CC. V. Swisher Clarksburg David P. Williams St. Albans Ray C. Epperly Parkersburg Oscar Tate White Sulphur Springs Burl A. Sawyers Swisher James Blackburn Ravenswood West Virginia Aeronautics Society

Katz Drug Stores pioneer Michael Katz dies at 74

Michael H. Katz, founder of a Kansas City chain and former candy stand operator, rose to board chairman of Katz Drug Stores before dying Monday from a heart ailment.

Kansas City, Mo Michael H. Katz Super Katz Drug Stores

Not Pro Castro Dip in Tourist Dollars Spurs Action in Mexico

Mexico relies on tourism alongside exports to drive its economy with tourism revenues near 700 million dollars annually. The piece notes Mexico’s pro American stance amid anti US sentiment and highlights the role of American tourist dollars, especially in relation to Joe Blake of Goose Creek and potential diplomatic influence in 1962.

Mexico Mexico City Joe Blake Goose Creek Washington State Department United States Latin America

Big Arkie Invited for Florida Vacation

A frost bitten Arkansas alligator named Big Arkie is invited to Florida sunshine for a vacation with chicken daily and alligators to play with. Dania Seminole Reservation council member Laura Mae Osceola reportedly extended the invite to Little Rock Zoo. Raymond A. Squires of the Little Rock Zoo says Big Arkie cannot be sent, citing his value and lack of playful nature among the zoo’s 11 other alligators. He notes the 13 foot long, 600 pound reptile suffers vitamin deficiency and mouth fungus likely from reduced sunlight after a skylight was removed from his indoor pen.

Fort Lauderdale Fila Arkansas Laura Mae Osceola Big Arkie Little Rock Ark Florida Raymond A. Squires Little Rock Zoo Mrs. Osceola Squires

Relics of Israelite Settlement Found Near Sea of Galilee

Excavations at Ein Gev across from Tiberias uncover religious articles believed to be relics from a King David era Israelite settlement about 1000 years before Christ, AP reports via Israeli Radio.

Jerusalem David Ein Gev Sea of Galilee Tiberias

Soviet Union Tests Crewless Tanker Voyages

At the Caspian Sea, the Soviet Union showcases a crewless tanker project. Marine Administrator W Alexander told the Marine Society of New York that the Inzhener An Pustoshkin will undergo fully automated operations with shore control over long distances. The USSR is also building two of 45,000 ton automated tankers with a single crewman handling turbines and boilers from the bridge.

New York Ee Union Caspian W. Alexander Alexander Marine Society of New York Soviet Union

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