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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1941

Page

7

Cancer Quis Is Answered By An Expert

Dr. Edwin P. Lehman of the Virginia Cancer Foundation explains that cancer is a disordered growth of cells, not caused by bacteria. Early symptoms include changes in moles, bleeding, lumps, indigestion, and persistent cough. biopsy remains the most accurate test. Time is critical, with early cases often curable and many patients having long-term remission.

Edwin P. Lehman Virginia Cancer Foundation Commonwealth Virginia Chamber of yamMabmen University of Virginia Virgins Paige Virginis Cancer Virginis Women’s Field Army The American Society For the Control of Cancer Lehman

Prohibition on Hiring Relatives on Virginia Boards

Lieut. Col. Mills F. Neal sent a rules amendment to 153 Virginia local boards banning employment of anyone related to a board member as close as a first cousin. The rule affects board clerks and prohibits employment or continued service by blood or marriage within that degree.

Richmond Mills F. Neal Selective Service Virginia

Seitz Clears Snow From Pier 11 In Coastal Patrol

Bob Seitz backed a five ton truck to Pier 11 to dump snow as Coast Guard cutters were piled high. He then spent hours under boatswain's mate Thomas J. Grants orders scrubbing down the decks.

Elphia Bob Seitz Pier 11 Seitz Coast Guard Thomas J. Grant

Disputed Exit At Private Residence Reported

A confusing report describes a man leaving a private residence after a meal. The householder confronted him at the rear door before he departed, with references to a delayed delivery and an inquiry ongoing.

Rome

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People Advice Piece

A school column warns against boastful behavior and nuisance ticket selling. It cautions that constant bragging and pestering peers erode respect, and highlights girls' feelings about rivalries.

Minstrel Show Delights F F A Assembly Audience

At the Wednesday assembly the F F A presented their annual minstrel show to a tremendous success. The program featured jokes songs and blackface acts by Handley boys including Bill Mil by Lee Harland Hannum Hubert Kerr Everett Conor and others with musical numbers and a magic violin interlude.

Handley Boys Bill Milby Lee Harland Hannum Hubert Kerr Everett Conor Jeanie Gerald DeHaven Harley DeHaven Robert Butler Mr. Legge Bill McIntyre Jimmy Huyett

Spring Dance prompts at Handley School senior class play

The Senior Class at Handley School presents a humorous production titled Spring Dance with Dotty Moore and Phyllis Fowle in key roles. Frances FRAlias, Rus sia bound plot twists headline the show as Phyllis shines as prom trotter. Bill Miller and Charles Mudd also appear, with rehearsals led by Mrs Garrabrandt. Tickets, 50 cents, will go on sale soon.

Handley School Fondec Frances FR Alias Russia Dotty Moore Phyllis Fowle Little Theatre Phyllis Bill Miller Charles Mudd

Well Friends Farewell Newsnote At School

Student chatter recalls changes at a junior high as Jean Whitham mourns Bill Shewan’s move. The message notes a lack of eligible male peers for senior girls and mentions Trene Aoe and Huy partner in polka styles amid campus rumors.

Trene Aoe Huy Cobbe Jean Whitham Bill Shewan

Monogram Clubs Host Dance With Door Prize

The Boy's and Girl's Monogram Clubs announce a formal dance in the gym this Friday night. Doors open to all classes with tickets at fifty cents for stag or drag. A one dollar door prize will be given to the ticket holder. The event precedes the Junior-Senior Prom.

Monogram Clubs

Apple Blossom Pageant Under Way Despite Snow

Students rehearse for the Apple Blossom Pageant with 368 participants expected to form flags and emblems including the American flag the Confederate flag the thirteen stars and stripes and the British flag on gym steps. The article urges timely practice and teamwork for a successful event.

Monogram Dance March 14 With 50 Cent Admission

Public notices mention March 14 Monogram Dance and a 50 cent admission for attendees. A 4th grade announcement is noted and references to lunch period activities and local store offerings appear.

Ellen Butler Plans College Path After Graduation

Ellen Butler, set to graduate this June, will enter Randolph-Macon College. She has not decided her exact career, and plans to join campus clubs and choirs, including the Capella Choir, during college.

Ellen Butler Ellen Randolph-Maomens College

Senior pageant prep fuels school talent push

Mr Browning assigns seniors to write essay story or one act play as six new students join easing into practice. A basketball game between the men teachers and the varsity team was played yesterday drawing campus activity and traffic hums from the library and bulletin end.

Browning

Open Forum Letter Praises Assembly Program Effort

A reader defends an assembly show, noting the event was one of the year's best and urging readers to consider others' feelings before laughing. The letter laments a few disruptive students and emphasizes time and energy invested by presenters.

Song Parade and era tunes list from Handley’s program

A catalog of songs and performers including Colleen Cather with Oh Johnny and Wayne Whitham on I Get Along Without You Very Well, George Craig and Jane on Frenesi, plus titles High on a Windy Hill and A Stones Throw From Heaven by Irene Johnson. Other entries include Spring Will Not Be So Happy This Year by Issie Larrick and Jeannie Shewan with With the Light Brown Hair, plus The Faculty basketball team tune Practice Makes Perfect.

Johnny Colleen Cather Wayne Whitham Love Only George Craig Jane Windy Hill

Unclear fragment unsourced record

The readable text shows a fire incident and a presidential reference from 1940 41 but lacks coherent context. No identifiable individuals or organizations are clearly documented.

Inquiring Ayes Reporter Q

Colleen Cather Put the Lead in the waste basket instead of on the floor. Phyllis Fowle Maeke ail the re pick the paper up some time. Shryock Monitors should report pupils who throw paper on the floor. Ealit ale t and we make candy without wrappers. Philip Barnhart Don t let any one bring candy wrappers up stairs. Jeanne Shade If everyone were on a diet like I am they wouldn t have to worry about their candy wrappers.

Colleen Cather Phyllis Fowle Maeke Philip Barnhart Jeanne Shade

Contest of ity and wit nears final round

Eight contestants remain in the public speakers contest with a ten minute limit. The winner will represent Handiey at Fredericksburg amid strong competition. Good luck and remember we are all betting on you.

Ity Wit Substantial Ag Fredericksburg

Solenberg to Direct State One-Act Play

Mrs Solenberg, longtime adviser to senior classes, attended summer school at Harvard and the University of Virginia. Although math is her favorite, she actively guides dramatic and literary achievements and will direct the state competition one-act play this year.

Thimore Colleg Harvard University of Vira

Warns Against Private Schools Promising Defense Jobs

Richmond March 11 Dr Sidney B Hall state superintendent of public instruction relayed a warning from the national defense advisory council against private schools offering to train the unemployed for defense jobs. The council says many such commercial schools are unlicensed inadequately equipped and purely profit driven with high fees and job guarantees. Congress funds vocational training for defense work and Virginia participates through public schools and a National Youth Administration.

Richmond Sidney B. Hall National Defense Advisory Council Paul V. McNutt Federal Security Administrator Frank Bane Division of State and Local Cooperation The Defense Council Bane Congress Virginia

Crump Sent To Assist Waller In Virginia

Richmond March 11 Lieutenant Colonel Shepperd Crump World War veteran and of the Rich appointed eras of Virginia by Governor Price on the recommendation of General S Gardner Waller. The office had been unfilled. Crump formerly held U S property and officer of the Virginia National Guard.

Richmond Shepperd Crump Virginia Price S. Gardner Waller Crump United States Virginia National Guard D. Newbill

Tuberculosis Association Convention Set At Hotel Richmond

Dr. P. P. McCain will speak at the Virginia Tuberculosis Association meeting in Richmond. He will present papers on care for patients and education in tuberculosis control. The program includes remarks by Prof. L. F. Palmer and Miss Leslie Foster, with a luncheon address by Dr. E. W. Lacy Jr. The event covers annual reports, youth programs, and upcoming board plans.

P. P. McCain N. C Virginia Culosis Association Richmond McCasn L. F. Palmer News Virginia State Teachers Association J. Gary B. Breed New York National Tuberculosis Association Elwood Street Fifth Street Baptist Church

Act of office of a cardinal defined

Cardinals are elected by the pope and hold office for life, according to church practice.

J. B.C A

War News Censored Readers Advised

The Star warns readers that European news is censored before reaching the United States. The quiz notes Edgar Guest was born in Birmingham England, confirming his birth in abroad rather than in the United States.

the Star Europe United States Edgar Guest Birmingham England

One For All Club Members In Draft Era Cabinet History

Seven youths formed a living club near New York three years before the draft. Three were drafted while four volunteered. The earliest Jewish member to serve in a President's Cabinet was Q. C T M Yorke, a New York businessman who led Commerce and Labor from 1906 to 1909 under President Theodore Roosevelt.

Los Angeles Yi Yorke Businessa New Commerce and Labor More Roosevelt

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