Confederate Memorial Observances Draw Veterans and Dignitaries
Confed era commemorations drew attendees from Atlanta and Marshall Virginia. Mrs C Bruce Harlee led a Virginia division UDC session after wreaths were laid at Mt Hebron cemetery. Legion Color Guard and local officials attended a service at city hall and cemetery with Rev C N Ty dell delivering the invocation and benediction.
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Atlanta
Jesse Richards
Marshall
Virginia
UDC
Legion Color Guard
C. N. Ty
Dell
Christ Episcopal Church
Taps
Strasburg
C. Bruce Harlee
Main Street
Mt. Hebron
Handley High Honors Class of ’49 and Farewell to Mr Knee
The graduating class of 1949 at Handley High celebrates 54 girls with outstanding group achievements in General Organization, Junior Red Cross, T B Tag sale and March of Dimes. Several seniors win state contests in poetry writing languages and oratory, with notable club leadership and near-perfect attendance. The piece also notes the resignation of Edward W. Knee, a long-time carpenter and helper to students and staff since 1925, who will be missed by the Handley community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Red Cross
T. B
Fellowship Club
General Oroganisation
Honor Court
Handlian
Vivace Club
Virginia State Bankers
Booster Club
Handley
Edward W. Knee
Knee
Katherine Panni
Mr. Knee
Thespian Players conclude first year with Sparkin show
The Thespian Players wrapped up their inaugural year with the production Sparkin beloved by students. Officers for next year begin duties in September with Marilyn Hamberger as president Sally Pratt as vice president and Jean Davis as secretary.
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Sparkin
Marilyn Hamberger
Sally Pratt
Jean Davis
Miss Caravasos
Miss Simms
Handley
Incoming editor Jane Sowers named Junior Evening Star chief
Miss Jane Sowers selected by Booster club as incoming editor in chief of the Junior Evening Star. A Handley student and senior‑to‑be she leads in church work drama honor court and cheerleading. Assistant will be Miss Fritzy Emmerth a class leader and rising senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Sowers
Mildred Sowers
W. Cork St
Booster Club
Evening Star
Jane
Handley
Dramatic Club
Mentin
Fritzy Emmerth
Fritzy
Senior banquet set for Thursday at 6 PM in the school cafeteria
Graduation week highlights include the senior banquet at 6 PM Thursday in the school cafeteria. Attendees include Mr. Quarles Mr. Browning Miss Corkey Mrs Garrabandt to whom this year’s annual is dedicated and sponsors Mr. Gray Mrs Hallard Mr. Fry and Miss Carravosas along with Betty Jo Halterman and Virginia Wertz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Quarles
Browning
Corkey
Garrabandt
Hallard
Gray
Fry
Miss Carravosas
Betty Jo Halterman
Virginia Wertz
Handley Junior Star closes 1948 49 year with thanks
Randolph Marshall thanks Winchester Evening Star for cooperation in covering Handley school life. He reflects on successes and regrets, praising contributors Mrs Garrabrandt Kitty Grant and others and wishes Jane Sowers and her staff future growth and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Evening Star
Booster Club
Winchester Evening Star
Handley
Awards Highlight School Activities Assembly
A special assembly awarded students from both grades for participation and achievements. Hilda Taylor announced $5 prizes for first place in creative writing with winners Roberta Browning Susan Nixdorff and Nancy Hurst. Elizabeth Browning received the booster cup for best homeroom program.
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Browning
Hilda Taylor
Hilda
Roberta Browning
Susan Nixdorff
Nancy Hurst
Preniih Bartley
Ann Arthur
Sally Pratt
Booster Club
Elizabeth Browning
Garrabrandt
Miss Bentley
Maroons
Miss Pulley
Shamrocks
Senior class officers set for banquet and prom night
Genevieve Baker serves as general banquet chair with Colleen Ryan inviting chair Colleen Ryan Nancy Hurst table decor chair Titty Grant decoration chair and Bobby Dale program chair. Anooloietician Louie Ebert will toast. Jack Fretwell provides music for both dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernan
Anooloietician
Louie Ebert
Lizz Halvosa
Bert Browning
Donald Duffey
Genevieve Baker
Colleen Ryan
Nancy Hurst
Titty Grant
Bobby Dale
Jack Fretwell
Senate alarm over AEC budget in the dark
Senate appropriations subcommittee members protested funding for the AEC as Lilienthal and commissioners urged restoration of 76.9 million trimmed from a 1.167 billion request. Chairman O Mahoney and Senator Ferguson questioned knowledge of atomic bomb production rates and budget needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of North Carol
Graham
Institute
Senate
Broughton
Senate Appropriations
AEC
O'Mahoney
Dwye
Ferguson
Rmich
Lilienthal
Commission
House
Congress
Closed door session on Hickenlooper proceeding in atomic committee
The atomic committee held a private meeting to decide how Hickenlooper may proceed with the nation in stockpiling numbers and proper allocation. No public hearing was scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atomic Committee
Hickenlooper
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Confederata
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Jones Funeral Home
REAL
Bara Qo
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TV Ireas
U.S
Uncle Sam
Star
Babe Ruth
Joe DiMaggio
W. Boscawen St
J. C. Penney Co
Winchester, Virginia
Kem Glo
WOODO
Kem
America
Xom
Sherwin - Williams Paints
Miller’s Hardware and Household Supplies
N. Main St
Westinghouse
Broiler Pan & Rack
COROX
Fiberglas
N. Braddock Sr
Anderson
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