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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1950
Page
9
Handley observes Honor Week urging non signers to join the pledge while returning signers are not asked to sign again. Posters in halls spread the message and Chapel morning talks reinforce the honor system. Also reported is a gym game where the Girls Monogram Club edged the feminine teachers 31 to 29 after trailing 26 20 at three quarters.
On Thursday January 10 Handley hosted about 30 Shepherd College students planning to teach. Fifteen observed primary and elementary classes at Virginia Avenue and John Kerr, while the rest viewed elementary and secondary classes at Handley Elementary and Handley Junior and Senior High. Dr I O Ash of Shepherd College led the group, most of whom were seniors.
Handley lost to Charles Town High 37 to 31 in a tough gym game. Loring Burkhert scored 9 for Handley as a large Handley crowd watched. J V squad won 43 to 32 with Smith scoring 15 points.
Last Friday night a large crowd jammed the gym for the season opener. The Judges fell to the Waynesboro Little Giants 47 to 38 in a fast paced contest. Glenn LeCecchia led with 12 points as the new score board donated by the Class of 1949 drew praise. Seven junior high boys spelled HANDLEY and JUDGES on cards while cheerleaders urged more scoring.
The Tri-state Band meeting will be held in Martinsburg on January 20 and 21. Participants from Hanaley include Virginia Marco flute Bruce Mc Fadden flute and piccolo Peggy Long clarinet Anne Fleming and Donald Good French horn Ray mond Dick trumpet Betty Jo Halterman alto saxophone Lee Rathman bass clarinet Phil Slaughter baritone.
A haunting one act play titled Good-Bye Ghosts was staged Wednesday afternoon in Miss Strader's room. Participants included Connie Mason Patsy Steele Charlotte Campbell Louise Grandstaff Jeanette Lester and Lilly Mc Daniel.
National Girl Scouter Miss Betty D Clark will visit Winchester January 26 and 27 to meet council committees and plan for the coming year. A longtime Girl Scout leader and former Red Cross recreation worker, she serves as community adviser to councils in northeastern and central Pennsylvania and parts of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
Contestants baked all day Friday in Handley room for the Cherry Pie Baking Contest. After trials the beau tious pies were devoured by hungry students and teachers. Nancy Slonaker of the Junior Class won and will go to Chicago on February 20 to compete nationally.
In Hamburg a legal battle tests whether ice cream is a drink or a food under a beverage tax. Courts earlier ruled it a food, but a 1,000,000 mark dispute prompts city lawmakers to reconsider old and new statutes and seek higher court review.
Capt. O. A. Davis, history and English instructor at The Augusta Military Academy of Ft. Defiance, Va., will be guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. Officials hope full attendance.
Weather permitting Bantam Ben Hogan and Slammin Sam Snead will decide tomorrow who wins the 24th Los Angeles open after finishing 72 holes tied at 280 four under par. Their 18 hole playoff was rained out the following day.
Public safety notice urges cautious driving and adherence to speed limits to cut traffic crashes. Officials emphasize vigilance, especially in urban zones, schools, and evenings. Campaign highlights risk factors and promotes defensive driving practices.
Baltimore officials study council debate over restricting zoot pants at city recreation centers. Teens face removal for cuffs under 17 inches and other extreme styles. Mrs. M. J. Greeley urged action, citing incidents of barred youths. Harold C. Callowhill said centers enforce rules at youths’ request. The council reviewed the measure.
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