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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1966
Page
5
The editorial notes Judge John Handley funded a well equipped school and library for Winchester children. It also honors Dr. Gareland R. Quarles for guiding Handley’s traditions and influence, wishing him a happy birthday from students and faculty.
The Handley Memorial Committee plans a chapel service on Monday January 31 honoring Judge John Handley birthday. Dr Garland R Quarles former superintendent of Winchester Public Schools will be the guest speaker. The committee seeks student donations for a memorial wreath fund with collection containers in the main hall and cafeteria.
Local activities list upcoming events from Thursday January 27 to Wednesday February 2. Judge John speaks Thursday and Handley hosts basketball games against Loudoun County Clarke County and Valley with 6 30 PM tipoffs. Special chapel Monday features Judge Handley birthday speaker Dr. Quarles and pianist Carol Gore.
A Library of Congress edition of the Lord's Prayer is described as the smallest book in the world. The English copy measures about one twentieth of an inch square with full cover.
A retrospective on Judge John Handley born 1835 in Ireland, who moved to America in 1854 and became a Lackawanna County judge. He funded education, sent many youths to school, supported a public library and public schools in Winchester, died February 15, 1895, buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Students are told Handlians for 1966 go back on sale February 1 with limited copies. Money for representation is collected after February 1 and the project aims to finish by February end. Handlians will be shipped shortly after May 1 according to the publishing schedule.
The All Regional Band will be held at Amherst County High School on February 4 5 and 6. Handley sends 14 students selected by tryouts and a committee including Steven Shrader Tympani Clark Haley Richard Stoteler Harriet Williams Linda Ford Joann Baden Linda Jones David Wright Michael Hurst Herman Jackson Charles Butler Fred Brumback Harry Rippeon Trombone Dennis Compton. They will audition February 4 then rehearse until a public concert Sunday afternoon. Major Gilbert Mitchell directs Concert Band with William Johnson directing the Workshop Band.
A chapel program on January 19 honored Robert E. Lee's birthday with a flag salute, hymn singing led by Margaret, and the Male Chorus under Mrs. Ella Nash Jarrell singing How Firm a Foundation. Mr. Sherrard read Matthew, praised Lee's willingness to take full responsibility for actions, including Gettysburg. The service ended with Show Pity Lord and the Lord's Prayer.
A compiled roster presents Gary Bohen Donald Bowman Doris Bowman Ann Kern Boyd Marilyn Braithwaite Terry Braithwaite Charles Brown detailing birthplaces states courses subjects songs pastimes and ambitions. The collection notes aims such as armed forces dentistry beautician director of Christian education and military service among Winchester Cumberland Natchez Baltimore Alexandria and other locales.
The Junior Play committee chairs and members are listed for the February 16 production. Included areas are Costumes, Publicity and Program, Lighting, Make-up, Scenery and Props, and Tickets with named chairmen and volunteers.
In 1B district games only four cheerleaders may cheer at a time to keep uniformity. Handley has six leaders. Barbara Dunn schedules rotations to give each girl equal turns, substituting when illness or travel disrupts the cycle. Loyal supporters will still back the team at games. Monticello Illinois AP Robert McNabb and son James showcase a spinning wheel to demonstrate old crafts authentically across central Illinois.
The Executive Council held its regular meeting in the upstairs study hall during Advisory Period. Edward Lee urged representatives to stress honor during exam week and to remind students in their home rooms of the Honor Pledge oath. Margaret Smith asked seniors to be quieter after chapel services. Benjamin Dick, president of the General Organization, adjourned the meeting wishing the council luck on exams.
Enthusiastic crowd packed the gym on Wednesday January 19 as a nose injury sparked a tense contest that ended in a tie and went to overtime. The crowd welcomed three former faculty members Dr Quarles Mr Foreman and Mr Sargent hoping they visit again.
The Capital Nuku alofa on Tongatapu Island shows neat white frame houses among palm thatched cottages suggesting a tranquil American style resort at the turn of the century.
The drama class presented its second production Impromtu on a self built stage in the auditorium. An invited audience attended as Carolyn Watts Sheri Gaines Linda Davis and Megan Ebert performed in a short improvisation play. The piece marked a departure from typical one act works.
The Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation at 35 North Braddock Street Winchester Virginia reports assets totaling 1 171 285 98 at December 31 1965 and shows items including loans and discounts cash and balances with banks home office building furniture and fixtures and other assets. Liquid reserves and prepaid expenses are listed with valuation reserves and totals for assets amounting to 1 156 558 86 and 173 97 respectively.
Treasurer W E Edwards swears the financial statement is true listing liabilities such as installment certificates Reflected totals show 1 334 820 04 as both a liability and total capital accounts Attestation by three directors Paul M Haldeman Hoyes Riley Donal U Stewart and notary Ebner S Mercer dated January 21 1966 in Frederick Virginia
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