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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1970
Page
11
G.O. officers for next year have been elected and begun work ahead of sponsor elections. President Gary Nichols emphasizes cooperation and student body help to achieve another productive year.
The General Organization staged a major fundraising concert featuring Plant and See from Fayetteville and the Boxtops from Memphis. Plant and See opened with several rock numbers and a drum solo while Boxtops closed the program with hits like Cry Like a Baby and The Letter. Ronnie Jordan urged spiritual focus between songs, and profits benefited the G O treasury.
Handley track team travels to Blacksburg Saturday for the State I-B meet after capturing the Northwestern District title last weekend. The Handley golf team also heads to New Market for the State Golf Tournament Monday and Tuesday at Shen Valee Country Club, aiming for more titles.
May schedule lists events at Handley and Woodbridge with tennis matches against Martinsburg and unknowns, a library tea, and a spring concert. State track meet at VPI is noted with a state golf tourney at Shenvalee New Market on May 18 and 19.
Handley high and prep students excel in the Classical Association of Virginia Latin Tournament and Essay Contests. Elizabeth Austin wins first in Latin IV prose with 95, earns a state cap. Handley ranks second among schools. instructors Mr. Landis and Miss Barr credited.
Inger Stevens estate of 162000 in probate after a Negro businessman Isaac L Jones 40 seeks to be administrator claiming they wed in Tijuana in 1961. Los Angeles public administrator disputes evidence of the marriage as the actress 36 died April 30 from barbiturate overdose. Jones says the marriage was kept secret to protect her career.
Mary Dickson was elected president of the Senior Class of 1970 71 by the Junior Class. Mike Lineburg will be vice president and Liz Butler secretary. Diana Nola was chosen Editor in Chief of the 1971 Handican with Debbie Lebo as assistant editor. Harry Smith named Business Manager with Bill Eaton as assistant.
Senior reporters include Barbara Buncutter Karen Cain Susie Cooper Becky Duncan Mary J Gregory Pam Kern Mimi Koontz Gail Lake Gayle Larrick Becky Martin Debbie Snapp Stephany Snyder Ann Stewart Susie Sudduth. Junior reporters listed are Beth Austin Mary Dickson Mary King Phyliss Kline Elizabeth Tsatstos Brenda Willingham.
The Handley student body sends best wishes to Edith Garrabrandt who is hospitalized recovering from an operation. The note expresses hope for a speedy return to health.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi told Parliament that India will manufacture two television satellites in the early 1970s, signaling a push to expand space and communications capability.
President Nixon remains firm on a June 30 deadline for U S forces to withdraw from Cambodia and for all allied units to exit. Officials note pressure from field commanders and potential counteractions by North Vietnam, while limits on territory penetration remain flexible yet precise.
Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. marries Altavisa Gore the dancer in a City Hall ceremony while a small group attends. The 44 year old groom and 20 year old bride planned a Chicago opening for Davis at Mill Run Playhouse.
A collection of Abby Van Buren's syndicated letters covers personal ethics and everyday dilemmas. Readers seek guidance on sensitive issues from pregnancy to social behavior and marital disputes, with responses offering blunt, practical advice and humorous asides.
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