Children’s Theatre To Present Rip Van Winkle
On February 9 at 2 pm in Hamiley School Auditorium Tree Major’s Children will perform Rip Van Winkle with the original New York cast. Sponsored by the Century Clubs and supported by the local school board. Admission 25 cents for children and 40 cents for adults. Proceeds aid a good production in Winchester.
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New York
Century Clubs
Hamiley School
Tree Major
van Winkle
New York 1
Wo Century Clubs
Bny
Chilten
Duits
Winchester
Virginia Compensation Act reports gains in twenty years
The Industrial Commission released a biennial report on the Found Working Well Compensation Act noting twenty years of operation shows the Virginia law generally satisfactory. 1937 and 1938 figures show 51 205 and 46 105 workers injured with 141 and 173 fatalities, and total compensation payments of 1 140 481 in 1937 vs 1 146 631 in 1938.
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Richmond
Ja Industrial Commission
Commission On Parke P. Deans
Commission
Music Box and Local Music News Recap
The Music Box reports votes for favorite band and musician with over six hundred tallied in one week. Ed die Branner performed at John Marshall, noted for piano ad libs and guitar-like vocal inflections. Poll standings show George Washington Band leading with 306 points and Bob Riley close at 294 while Otie Kibler and Jimmy Doman vie for top musician honors.
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Music Box
Moore
George Washington
Yorks
Riley
John Marshall
Hal Kemp
Kansas City
Harry James
Obama
Ted Lewis
Omaha
Dusty Roades
Iowa
Ork
Eddie Branner
Branner
Eddie
G. W. Band
Bob Riley
Otie Kibler
Jimmy Doman
Buddy Lloyd
Taber to Be On Grange's Broadcast
Louis J. Taber head of the National Grange and the executive committee will discuss steps for a sound farm program on the next regular radio program. The United States Army Band under Captain Thomas F. Darcy will provide musical features.
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Louis J. Taber
National Grange
United States Army Band
Thomas F. Darcy
Banks Close Friday January 19 1940 Holiday Notice
Friday January 19 1940 was a legal holiday so banks will close that day. Paper maturing on the date can be paid on Saturday January 20 1940. Signatories include J H Yost cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John I Sloat cashier Commercial and Savings Bank Geo B Bushnell cashier Union Bank of Winchester and Harold G Brown cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank.
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J. H. Yost
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Geo. B. Bushnell
Union Bank of Winchester
Priday
Harold G. Brown
Shenandoah Valley
Nat'l Bank
Exam Prep Plea Against Cramming and Cheating
A school message urges students to study ahead for exams and prepare supplies to avoid borrowing. It condemns cramming and cheating, stressing honesty and consideration for teachers and peers. The piece advocates responsible conduct and fair play by all students.
Gum curb appeal at Handley School draws editor’s eye
Open Forum letters complain about gum on walls rails and the fountain and urge strict enforcement of Rule 1 in the student handbook. Readers propose a gossip column in the Junior Evening Star and Booster Club urged to publish news, editor notes agree to publish any received items.
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Handley
Och
Charles Town
Booster Club
Susan Shryock
Susan
A Cappella Choir Sings at Episcopal Church
The A Cappella Choir performed three numbers at the Episcopal Church morning service on Sunday January 7. Jean Whitam led with Holy Ghost With Light Devine as the choir hummed, praised by members who hope for another performance.
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Episcopal Church
Bortniansky
Gottschalk
Jean Whitam
J. Ebert
H. Gatewood
L. Gatewood
B. Hammill
A. Lake
W. Sargent
E. Leatherman
L. Newlin
J. Whitman
P. Barnhart
P. Bourjailey
R. Bridgers
E. Frye
H. Hannum
W. Kern
H. Kerr
R. Renner
Monitor committee thanks 103 student monitors
The first semester monitor committee will end this week and thanks 103 students who served as monitors. Members include Parley Massey Nina Ramacciotti Jean Ebert Jacquel ine Womack Duell Glover and Margaret Dick. The group asks for greater cooperation from students next semester.
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Parley Massey
Nina Ramacciotti
Jean Ebert
Jacqueline Womack
Duell Glover
Margaret Dick
Should the Freshmen Organize Debate Highlights Student Opinion
A ninth grade voting debate weighs pro and con on creating class officers this year. Proponents say organizing builds leadership and visibility. opponents argue students lack familiarity and edge to pick strong officers. The piece urges breaking tradition and making activity happen this year rather than waiting until sophomores.
Dear Exams Prompt The Frown Fades With Study
A student poem urges peers to face exams with steady study. The speaker assures that effort brings reward and urges classmates not to fear the coming test period. Winifred Wilsori signs the hopeful verse.
Handley Plays Two Games Away
Tonight the judges will meet Staunton at Staunton. Friday night Handley will play Martinsburg there, a fierce rival. The team has many new players and Coach Maddox is testing combinations to find the right five.
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Staunton
Martinsburg
Maddox
In Our World of Sports In Door Basketball Notes
Reported sports column notes varsity has played two games Harrisonburg 37 Charles Town 17 and 32 12 intramural highlights Tuesday and Friday 3 10 pm with pep talks and possible junior varsity plans Girls volley ball to start after exams cross corridor used as gym for after school gymnastics outdoor sports mention ice skating skiing golf sled riding and walking urges safety watching cars and participation from all ages
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Harrisonburg
Charles Town
Wosie
Ochs
Cross Corridor
Bartonville
Leap Year Prompts Gossip in School Scoop
A lively school column recalls a holiday, teases Burgess and Bee Catcher romance, and hints at Max Sargent and Miss Smith. Whispers swirl about a dark haired boy and a Leap Year bet while students nag about hallway chases and leg ache from roaming during lunch.
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Mac
Wosie
Max Sargent
Miss Smith
Charlie
Janey Henry
Hurst
Klimes
Snag’s
Jefferson Avenue
Will the Freshmen Organize Campaign Calls
A Freshman urges freshmen to organize for upcoming elections with excitement and some opposition from a few girls. He notes competition between Mr Maddoxs and Mr Coes rooms over who wins offices and reminds voters that scholastic average must be C or higher and conduct average B or higher.
New Vicks A-Q Nasal Remedy Promises Long Relief
Advert describes Vicks A-Q as an aqueous, pectinized medication with antiseptic and Ephedrine that clings to nasal membranes for longer relief. Claims include painless application and rapid relief from stuffiness and dis comfort. Describe asking your doctor or pharmacist for the new product.
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Makers of
Vicks Vapor
Othello the Critic Answers Junior Evening Star
A reader offers brief commentary on several Junior Evening Star articles. Highlights praise for Did You Know and Hints To Girls On Boy Catching while noting suggested improvements for Eleanor Leatherman and Miss Laughton’s pieces.
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Evening Star
Eleanor Leatherman
Open Forum
Handley
Miss Leatherman
Miss Laughton
Library Club Receives Long Yearned Monograms
Members of the library club display two letter monograms L and C in old English style. The girls work to keep Miss Payne's library neat and orderly, facing discouragement with their helpful effort and dedication.
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Miss Payne
Boosters Apologize for Omission and School Gossip
The Boosters beg Mr. Brown to forgive the omission of his name from the last issue, calling it a grave error and hoping for forgiveness. Mrs. Perry's Chatterboxes claim song contest victory over Mrs. Solenberger's Brats, who allegedly lacked visible preparation. The Maroon and White Quill returns February 2 and readers are reminded to save a nickel.
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Mr. Browning
Mrs
Among Our Dignified Seniors Spotlight Names
Readable fragments list four seniors with nicknames hobbies and ambitions. Robert Bridgers known as Thug Hobbie photography, Nelson Buhl called Bu, Helen Clemn goes by Gee Willigers, Margaret Dick aka Margie. Each shows activities from glee club to booster committees and Red Cross work.
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Robert Bridgers
Thug
Condang
Hobbie
Gene Kru
Nelson Buhl
Nelson
Tommy Dorsey
Helen Clemn
Helen
Gee Willigers Hobbie
Kay Kayser
Maryland
Sixth Grade Elects Officers in 1940 Class
On January 4 pupils in Miss Dunlaps advisory room elected class officers for the first semester. Massie Hawthorne was president with Nancy Butler as vice president, Jacqueline Eagle as secretary, Ellen Largent as treasurer. The first semester officers included Elizabeth Lichliter as vice president, Ellen Largent as secretary, and Barbara Bond as treasurer. Helen Karnis reports for the sixth grade.
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Miss Dunlaps
Massie Hawthorne
Nancy Butler
Jacqueline Eagles
Ellen Largent
Elizabeth Lichliter
Barbara Bond
Helen Karnis
Enlistments Rise in Army Service At Local Recruiting Office
Sergeant Frank Likar reports six enlistments this week including Robert L. Smith from Hume and Albert A. Kuser of Front Royal for units at Fort Myer and Panama. Others include Benjamin F. Smith from Front Royal for coast artillery, Adrian D. Sargent of Middle Town and Floyd Ballenger of Purcellville for various corps, plus Wilton F. Kerns of Winchester for Sixth Field Artillery at Fort Hoyle. More vacancies exist. enlistment hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. Applicants may visit the post office building or write to him.
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Frank Likar
Army
Robert L. Smith
Hume
Albert A. Kuser
Front Royal
Third Cavalry
Fort Myer
Benjamin F. Smith
Coast Artillery
Panama
Adrian D. Sargent
Middletown
Floyd Ballenger
Purcellville
Quartermaster Corps
Wilton F. Kerns
RFC No. 3
Winchester
Sixth Field Artillery
Fort Hoyle
Likar
Last Rites For Mrs. John Sagle
Funeral services were held in Charles Town West Virginia for Annie Catherine Sagle 66 wife of John Sagle who died at home on Leetown road after a long illness Surviving family includes two sons Ray and Howard a sister Mrs Benton Blue and several half siblings Winchester attendees included Mrs Ramey Mrs Benner Miss Mary Ramey and John Ramey Jr
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Charles Town
W. Va
Annie Catherine Sagle
John Sagle
Leetown Road
Ray
Howard Sagle
Benton Blue
Berkeley County
John Ramey
James Benner
Winchester
Answers to Today's Quiz Clues and Names
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 list items including a respiration restoration mechanism, saltpeter, retirement baited undefeated, Wes, the Himalayas, a three year old race rule, Wes again, Robert Wachholtz, Ku-rik'-u-lum, and Peru.
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Himalayas
Wes
Robert Wachholtz
Peru
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