Creation revealed by Hubble telescope at Davis observatory
Dr. Edwin Hubble presented unpublished evidence to the International Astronomical Conference at McDonald Observatory Davis Texas May 8. He described 800 nebulae photographed by the 100 inch telescope showing a sequence from globular masses to spirals, hinting that new stars form from primeval matter across seven to ten million light years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Observatory
Davis
Tex
Crea
Edwin Hubble
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Calif
Hubble
Earth
Public Sale of Antique Furniture in Winchester VA
Public sale of Adams chairs and related items begins at 10 A M on Monday May 8th 1939 at 330 North Cameron Street Winchester Virginia building open for inspection until sale.
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Adams
Cameron Street
Winchester
Virginia
Handley High seniors and notable graduates honored
A local yearbook section lists Handley High students and alumni with nicknames and future plans. Melvin Estes and Cyrus Greenawalt shine as athletic and musical talents while Jimmie Brown and Charles Herrell receive honors for study and sports. Joe Butler plans VMI tenure, and others are noted for leadership and promise.
Seniors Aim to Clear Last Hurdle at Handley
The piece urges seniors to focus on study as exams and graduation near. It uses a cartoon of a hurdler to compare late-year effort with success or failure and calls on all seniors to rise to the challenge and finish strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Chatter and Festival Reflections With Master Keys Hint
A fragmented note mentions returning chatter about school life after a festival. It references Ulysses and witches, a master key cry, Theodore Yokem signing off, and awards for Louise Baler who found one set of the famous lost Master Keys while noting another remains missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses
Seren
Mark Twain
Theodore Yokem
Louise Baler
Plans For Next Year Discussed In Assembly
At the assembly Mr. Quarles thanked staff and Mrs. Barr for the pageant success. He urged students to plan next year’s schedule with future goals in mind and consider course changes. The track team is undefeated after three meets and an Honor Roll recognition was announced. Fourth grade programs celebrated National Music Week directed by Miss Haynes as seven selections were performed. Registration for next year was announced to begin Monday.
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Quarles
Barr
Haynes
Seniors Attend Free Dance and Miss Weakland Address
Three years ago seniors enjoyed a year end reward with a free dance for all seniors. An assembly featured Betty Weakland who preached at the Methodist Church and also sang one of her new songs.
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Betty Weakland
Three Tiresome Things A Fiddle With One String
A fragmented note lists three minor irritations: a fiddle with a missing string, a phonograph stuck on a single record, and an incomplete item. The brief hints at a playful lament or catalog of trivial woes.
School Club Schedule Looks Ahead to Week
The calendar lists Booster Club meeting at 3 10 with green and maroon softball practice. On Tuesday at 2 40 Boys Glee Club and 3 10 Boys softball practice. Wednesday features A Capella Choir at 2 40 and Assembly. Thursday includes Girls Glee Club at 2 40. Friday remains empty.
John Knight Elected Vice President of State Student Govt Assoc
At the Manassas Student Government Convention reports praised the event as helpful and educational. John Knight was chosen vice-president of the Virginia Student Government Association for the coming year. Mr Bennett was elected to the board of advisors. An amendment to the Executive Council By-Laws was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Manassas
Dot Hawthorne
Farley Massey
Dick Sutton
John Knight
Pete Himelright
Mr. Bennett
Handley
Virginia
Virginia Student Government Association
Bennett
Quarles
Matthews
Johnson
Handley track stars shine at rambling meet
Pete tops the high jump with a near record leap while Warde Handley the Bolt from the Blue leads the mile and Willie rushes the track with swift speed. Seniors like Pete and Handley loom large as the season promises bigger achievements.
Prank Yeakle Jr A Star Leaving Handley After Outstanding Year
Prank Yeakle Jr stands out as a top performer and one of Handley’s best. His remarkable year has fans anxious as he prepares to depart, likened to a daring flyers tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeakle, Jr
Yeakle
Handley
Handley Enters Interscholastic State Golf Tournament
Handley will debut at the Interscholastic State Golf Tournament on May 6 in Richmond at Westhampton. The 36 hole medal event features four classes with Handley in class B, represented by Melvin Estes Watve Whitham Elmer Whitlock and Kenneth Lineburg. Sponsors Nelson Page J J Warner and Otis Sargent helped fund the entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
West Hampton
Richmond
Melvin Estes
Watve Whitham
Elmer Whitlock
Kenneth Lineburg
Greens And Maroons Out To Win Another Championship
In an interview Mrs. Barr outlines Green's and Maroon's intramural softball plans. Six practices start Monday May 8 with captains chosen that week. Three practices earn a monogram credit and new team shorts have arrived.
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Barr
Bart
Man Reflects On Unimportant Ideals In Brief Remarks
A man offers a short meditation on three trivial ideas, remarking that they are among the most tiresome topics, with no further context or details provided.
Two Famous Brothers Mentions Spark Curious Gossips
The note hints at two well known brothers turning into regulars with two sisters at Apple Blossom. The column teases Nancy Gano reneging on a promise and references Christy, Eleanor Leatherman and Willie Mae in playful, social chatter. Charlottesville plans and a lively crowd are hinted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Gano
Christy
Eleanor Leatherman
Charlottesville
Best Dressed Senior Boys Shine In School Acknowledgments
Kenneth Clevenger named Best Dressed and best behaved in the senior class. Lohr Dunlap is recognized as No 1 heart-throb and Best Looking Boy, while Eugene Dunn highlights with a nose dive high jump yet always earns passing marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Clevenger
Lohr Dunlap
Handley
Eugene Dunn
Honor Roll Fifth Report Names
A list of students and participants named in the fifth report section. Names include Dorothy Anderson Aloise Brill Geraldine Carpenter Ollie Cline Anne Hatcher Lillian Hodgson Gertrude Jones Helen Lillis Mary Virginia Loy Martha Millner Betty Pierce Mary Virginia Carson Ann Wagner Kalla Yeatras Margaret Owens Edna Sibert Carolyn Hoffman Hope Richard Jacquelin Womack Margaret Smith Edith Clayton Morris Cather M Jean Forriey Molly Ann Grimm Isabelle Larrick Ann Robinson Juanita Steele Jeanne Armel Courtney Fauver Betty Hengeveld Gwen Lindstrom Pavey Lupton Lenora Rusk Thelma Edwards Dixis Fugit Marion Johnson Colleen Shine Susan Shryock Mary M. Bond Ellen Butler Colleen Crowser Nancy Gano Sara Moling Dotty Ann Robinson James Brown Wilfred Cather Thomas Meade Philip Barnhart John Carson Virgil Strader Daniel Stickley Tevious Bailey Robert Bridges Billy Taylor Carlyle Ak E Dowell Howard Donald Tinsnan Vanetta Brown Catherine Campbell Colleen Orndorff Betsy Porter Anne C Rittenour Isabel Simpson Shirley Williams
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Dorothy Anderson
Aloise Brill
Geraldine Carpenter
Ollie Cline
Anne Hatcher
Lillian Hodgson
Gertrude Jones
Helen Lillis
Mary Virginia Loy
Martha Millner
Betty Pierce
Lanier Cause Seeks Support for Hall of Fame Bid
Efforts by the Maryland division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy promote Sidney Lanier for Hall of Fame induction. An hour of remembrance at the Baltimore Museum features exhibits of Lanieriana, a closing program with speakers from Johns Hopkins, Goucher College, and St. Michael and All Angels Church, plus a rare performance of Danse des Moucherons.
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Sidney Lanier
South
Maryland
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Baltimore Museum
Lanier
Georgia
Baltimore
Greenmount Cemetery
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Ephraim Keyser
Johns Hopkins
John Collinson
U. D.C
N. Bryllion Fagin
Johns Hopkins University
Folger McKinsey
Bentztown
Ola E. Winslow
Goucher College
Mary Day Lanier
Robin Lanier
Maria Briscoe Croker
Mocking Bird
Edwin Litchfield Turnull
Arthur B. Kinsolving
St. Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church
John C. French
The
Hopkins
Protestant Episcopal Church of
St. Michael and All Angels
Bickers Sells and Trades Used Cars in Virginia
Bickers has sold over 4000 used cars in this Virginia area. They insure any turned in car is fixed before resale and offer a protection process. Inventory runs 50 to 75 late model cars and trucks. They trade all makes, pay cash for used cars, and will trade for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickers
Virginia
Five baby squirrels invade tavern in Omaha
In Omaha five baby squirrels moved into Bill O'Neill's tavern after their mother was killed by a car. The playful trio scamper from behind radiators and leap onto the bar as customers watch. The man named the five youngsters Emile Yvonne Annette Marie and Cecile.
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Omaha
Bill O'Neill
O'Neill
Emile
Yvonne
Annette
Marie
Cecile
Estate of Elizabeth C Graichen claim notice
Anyone indebted to or holding a claim against the estate of Elizabeth C Graichen, deceased, may settle with Shenandoah Valley National Bank as Executor. Notice dated April 26, 1931.
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Elizabeth C. Graichen
Shenandoah Valley National. Bank
Homemakers Plan Week of Demos in Frederick County
Miss Madeline Blair outlines a week of home demonstration programs for Frederick county clubs. Tuesday features meat substitute demos at J W Newcombe’s Armel area site. Wednesday covers cottage cheese and strawberry preserves. Thursday includes meat substitutes and a 4 H movie at Gore and Gainesboro high schools. Friday offers meat substitute demos at Gravel Springs and business and project work for Friendly Grove 4 H members.
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Madeline Blair
Frederick County
Armel
J. W. Newcombe
East Germain Street
Frederick H. D. C
Effie Braithwaite
Round Hill
Gainesboro
L. O. Dick
Stonewall H.D. C
Grace Cooper
Friendly Grove Club
Chick Hatch Shows Extra Leg At Lamp Farm
A Rhode Island Red chick belonging to Clarence Lamp of Handley High School hatched with three legs. Lamp, a 2nd year F F A student, says the extra limb is normal in size and the bird appears healthy and sometimes happier. The chick hatched last week on Woodstock lane east of Winchester.
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Clarence Lamp
Handley High School
Mr. Lamp
Star Office
Rhode Island
Lamp
Winchester
Woodstock Lane
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Shenandoah Motor CO
Cor
Valley Ave
Brad. St
Crenina
Billy Forney
Cyrus Greenawalt
Ft Pat
Handly
Holmes Grimm
Paul Hanna
Basil Hayley
Hayley
Boyd Headley
Harold Adams
Hunter Barley
James Brooks
Brooks
Jimmie Brown
Richard Buncutter
Richard
Joe Butler
Wilfred Cather
Chatter
Ort
Cinders
MEN OF the Meet
Himelrighs
Pete
Snyder
Warde
Willie Cather
Willie
Buncutter Tire Coo
Braddock & Germain
Iblys
Main & Monmouth Sts
Amazing Values
Pine Motor Company
Dodge
Mary Virginia Carson
Ann Wagner
Kalla Yeatras
Margaret Owens
Edna Sibert
Laughton
Carolyn Hoffman
Hope Richard
Jacquelin Womack
Margaret Smith
Larrick
Edith Clayton
Maddex
Morris Cather, M
Jean Forriey
Molly Ann Grimm
Isabelle Larrick
Ann Robinson
and Juanita Steele
Jeanne Armel
Courtney Fauver
Betty Hengeveld
Gwen Lindstrome
Pavey Lupton
Lenora Rusk
Beckwith
Thelma Edwards
Dixis Fugit
Marion Johnson
Colleen Shine
Susan Shryock
Martin
Mary M. Bond
Ellen Butler
Colleen Crowser
Sara Moling
Dotty Ann Robinson
Browning
James Brown
Thomas Meade
Philip Barnhart
John
Carson
Virgil Strader
Daniel Stickley
Sybert Tevious Bailey
Joy Robert Bridges
Billy Taylor
Carlyle Ak E Dowell Howard
Donald Tinsnan
Solenberger
Vanetta Brown
Catherine Campbell
Colleen Orndorff
Betsy Porter
Anne C. Rittenour
Isabelle Simpson
Shirley Williams
Ickers
Mercury
Squirrelley
Western Auto
Western Auto Supply Company
Western Auto Associate
Western Auto Supply Co
Central Ave
Newark
N. J
Chapman Motor CO
S. Loudoun St
Malette
Rand
Stephano
Brothers Phila
Penna
Featuring
Umcheong
Home Service Hall
Northern Virginia Power CO
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