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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1969

Page

7

Junior Daze Variety Show Set for February 7

The Junior Class presents the comedy variety show Junior Daze on February 7 with Jay Lucas and Gayle Larrick as chairmen. Committees include Costumes Becky Duncan Stage and Lighting June Bush Tom Bell Scenery Mary Troester Tickets Debbie McAboy Programs Lynn Sullivan Make-up Robbie Manuel Choreography Ann Stewart Jane Butler.

Jay Lucas Gayle Larrick June Bush Tom Bell Mary Troester

Handley Creative Writing Contest Seeks Student Submissions

Ninth to twelfth grade students are urged to enter the Handley Creative Writing contest by February 15. Essays up to 3000 words, short stories up to 4000 words, and poems of any length are welcome. Prizes include five dollars for top entries, with awards guided by Booster Club and possible inclusion in the Images literary magazine.

Handley Images Booster Club

One Hour Go and Stop Dress Pattern 4619 Ad

Short on time pattern ad offers Printed Pattern 4619 in new half sizes from 10 1/2 to 22 1/2 with bust 37 inches. Includes two main pattern parts plus binding and mail order to Anne Adams in New York for 65 cents plus 15 cents postage. Also promotes pattern catalog with over 100 new fashions and a sewing book offer.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star West 17Th St New York N.Y

Forensics Plans At Handley School With Numerous Coaches

Forensics events are scheduled with phase selections and student preparations. Coaches announced include Prose Reading led by Mrs. Mason with assistants Streit and Ritter. Poetry by Mrs. Jenkins. Public Speaking co-chaired by Mrs. McMullan and Mr. Wilson with Schmeller and Walker. Spelling chaired by Miss Finkelstein with Becraft and Wheeler assisting.

Handley Virginia Mason Streit Ritter Jenkins Buzzard Siddall Underwood

Leadership Conference Planned at Handley for Spring

Lee Johnson announces a Spring Leadership Conference at Handley featuring a student led seminar with leaders from nearby colleges and a banquet. Honor Week activities include signing the Honor Book and receiving a pledge card on Jan 9 and 10.

Lee Johnson Executive Council Handley Lee Sarah Schroth Sarah

Chrisman to Play Russian Nobleman in Chekhov One Act

Gary Chrisman a senior portrays a Russian nobleman in Handley Drama Class production of The Boor by Anton Chekhov. Claudia Sloat and Robert Creamer co star as widow and servant on a late nineteenth century Russian estate. Patrick Siddall directs. show in the auditorium January 29.

Gary Chrisman Handley Anton Chekhov Claudia Sloat Robert Creamer Patrick Siddall

Chess Club Holds First Meeting At Handley

The newly formed Chess Club held its first meeting last Tuesday night at Handley. Sponsor Mr. McGuigan said twelve boys and girls attended and were greatly enthused with the club and looked forward to future competition.

Handley McGuigan

DECA Club Aids March of Dimes Campaign

The Handley DECA Club spent January supporting the March of Dimes. Members run a Saturday coffee and doughnut stand in front of Mc Crory's and call for donations. Last Saturday a roadblock on Handley Boulevard and Washington Street collected contributions with balloons for drivers and passengers.

Deca Club of Handley McCrory’s Deca Club Handley Boulevard Washington Street

Jr Star Staff Names Editor In Chief And Staff List

Donna DeLoatche named editor in chief of Jr Star with Susanne Brown Emily Cone and nine reporters listed including Cynthia McAboy Care el Gore Jean Hammer Barbara Lyons Laurie McKeown Patricia Rinker Sarah Schroth Susan Sullivan Elizabeth Tulow and Robin Wolfe along with assistant editor.

Susanne Brown Emily Cone Careel Gore Jean Hammer Barbara, Lyons Laurie McKeown Patericia Rinker Sarah Schroth Susan Sullivan Elizabeth Tulow Robin Wolfe

Handley Emphasizes Honor System During Honor Week

Editorial praises Handley High School's Honor System as a self discipline tradition. It urges students to sign the pledge not to cheat or lie and to uphold honor inside and outside school amid exam pressure.

Handley William Shakespeare

Examination Time Is Here for Handley Students

Examination time has arrived for Handley students in grades 8 through 12. The first exam occurred today on January 14 and the final exam is scheduled for Friday January 19.

Handley

India Refuses to Back Britain on Nuclear Treaty

India opposes a Commonwealth endorsement of the nuclear nonproliferation pact at the 28 nation summit. Indian officials argue the treaty favors existing nuclear powers and would perpetuate a monopoly, while Australia Canada back Britain and Tanzania Zambia support India’s stance amid concerns over South Africa’s nuclear capabilities.

London India Britain Australia Canada Tanzania Zambia South Africa

Jayvees Hit 5-1 Mark After Early Schedule

The Junior Varsity basketball team of 35 freshmen and sophomores stands five wins and one loss after six of 18 games. Coached by William Isherwood they beat George Mason twice, Warren County, Loudoun Valley, and Clarke County. They lost to Robert E. Lee. Next game is Friday at 6:30 in Handley Gym against arch rival James Wood, followed by the varsity.

William Isherwood George Mason Warren County Loudoun Valley Clarke County Robert E. Lee James Wood Handley Gymnasium

Robinson Addresses Student Body on Honor System

State Sen J Kenneth Robinson an Handley High alumnus spoke to Handley students about upholding personal honor. He urged honesty and reporting violations to protect the weak during Honor Week January 6 10.

J. Kenneth Robinson Handley High School Robinson Robinon Mr. Robinson Handley

Grass Fire Extinguished at Lockhart's Turkey Farm

Firefighters from Clearbrook and Shawnee quickly put out a grass fire at Lockhart's Turkey Farm off Berryville Ave in about 15 minutes after being called around 1 15 p.m. The cause remains undetermined and only a small area was burned.

Clearbrook Shawnee Lockhart Turkey Farm Berryville Ave

No Junior Evening Star on January 21

The Junior Evening Star will not publish on January 21 due to exam week and teacher work days. The next issue will be released on January 28.

Evening Star

Birth of Capehart's son announced in December

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Capehart on the birth of their son on December 19. Virginia reports about 2.1 million licensed drivers in the state.

Mrs. Capehart Virginia

Navy shipyard christening marks Blue Ridge launch

Capt. Floyd W. Gooch Jr. and Mrs. Harry F. Byrd Jr. joined crowds at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for the christening of the USS Blue Ridge. Mrs. Byrd broke the champagne bottle on the bow as the ceremony opened the vessel’s history.

Floyd W. Gooch, Jr Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Harry F. Byrd, Jr Winchester Byrd U.S.S. Blue Ridge

Shenandoah Honors 14 Fall Semester Students

Fourteen Shenandoah College students are named Fall Semester Honor Students for 1968. Each carried at least 14 credit hours and posted a quality point average above 3.25 with no grade below C. The list includes students from Winchester Berryville Strasburg Front Royal and other towns with varied credits and GPA figures.

Shenandoah College Winchester Berryville Strasburg Front Royal Shenandoah Madelyn Elizabeth Altevogt Towson Linda Belle Hodson Rt. 2 Jean Elaine Schaeffer Wheaton James Albert Loach St. Augustine Fla Laura LaFonatine White Laura Ellen Beeler Judith Ann Kipps Sunnyside Station Stephen Michael Rhodes Broadway Bradford Craig Grassmoon

Bottled Water Boom Expands Across United States

Bottled water becomes a $65 million industry as pollution fluoride pesticides and chlorine drive demand. Mountain Valley Water Co president John C. Scott predicts $100 million in sales by 1970. Currently about one in 600 U S homes use bottled water with higher adoption in Southern California where one in seven homes do.

Hot Springs Ark John C. Scott Mountain Valley Water Co Scott United States California

Capiases Ordered for Four Indicted in Corporation Court

Judge El liott D. Marshall issued capiases for four men in separate indictments by a special grand jury. Lynn Allen Williams and Lewis Lindberg Boles face charges of missile throwing and Boles for breaking into Winchester Lodge 1283. Rex W. Turner and John Stephen Burcham were indicted for false pretenses and breaking into a storehouse on Cork Street.

Corporation Court Elliott D. Marshall Capiases Lynn Allen Williams Lewis Lindberg Boles Lewis Lindberg Preston Boles Winchester Lodge Loyal Order of the Moose E. Cork St Williams Rex W. Turner John Stephen Burcham Turner Carolyn Barber Burcham W. Cork St E.E. Bayliss Jr Seven- Eleven Stores, Inc

Mrs Byrd Christens Navy Ship Blue Ridge at Philadelphia Yard

Mrs. Byrd Christens U S S Blue Ridge LCC 19 in Philadelphia with Sen Gaylord Nelson as speaker. The amphibious command ship, first of its kind, costs over 50 million dollars and aims to coordinate ships and troops in amphibious assaults. Keel laid February 27 1967. completion slated July 17 1970. Virginia DMV announces 117 contract agencies selling license tags statewide.

Harry F. Byrd, Jr Winchester U.S.S. Blue Ridge Philadelphia Naval Shipyard U.S. Navy Blue Ridge Mountains U.S Gaylord A. Nelson Wisconsin Manitowoc Blue Ridge Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Junior Evening Star Sara Schroth Lynette Dellinger Anne Warner School Register of Honor Becky Duncan Debbie McAboy Lynn Sullivan Make Robbie Manuel Ann Stewart Jane Butler College of William and Mary Chrisman Chess Club Aids Campaign Miller’s Hardware Loudoun St Cynthia McAboy Editorial Jayvees Holiday Drive Patricia Ann Pyne Jamestown Road Charles William Galloway Susan Elaine Penn Alexandria Wayne Ashby Vowell Apt Strand Bobby Gene Kerns Rt. 4 Mrs. Byrd Christens Navy Ship Life Insurance Great Lakes Insurance Company Elgin SVNB Shenan Ndoah Bank Vrginia F.D.I.C
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