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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1968

Page

11

Honor Society Elects Officers at May Meeting

The newly formed National Honor Society chapter held its first meeting on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Handley cafeteria. Officers for the next term were elected: President Betty Tulou, Vice President Susan Sullivan, Secretary Treasurer Jeanne Hammer. Sponsors for next year are Mr. Foreman and Mrs. McMullan.

National Honor Society Handley Cafeteria Betty Tulou Susan Sullivan Jeanne Hammer Foreman McMullan

Knit jacket and shell pattern with lace panels

Pattern describes a knit jacket with lacy feather panels and scalloped banding to pair with dresses or a matching shell. Uses rayon-wool or 3 ply fingering yarns. Pattern 7264 includes sizes 32 to 46 in pattern 7091.

Needlecraft Catalogs and Books Offer Patterns

An advertisement offers patterns and craft books with prices. It lists patterns for knit and crochet, plus quilt and afghan designs. Orders should be sent to Alice Brooks at Winchester Evening Star in New York with pattern numbers and prices.

Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Jumbo Needlecraft

Lee Johnson Elected G O President for 1968 69

Lee Johnson wins a runoff to become president of the General Organization for 1968 69 as a write in candidate defeating Bob Setzer. He has served as homeroom president and participates in varsity football track bands and church youth activities.

Lee Johnson General Organization Lee Bob Setzer Red Cross Fellowship of Christian

Handley Students Win Honors at Virginia Science Meet

Two Handley students earned Honorable Mentions at the Virginia Junior Academy of Science meeting in Roanoke. Randolph Powers received for The Effect of amphetamines and Barbiturates on the Diet of Mice in Organismic Biology. James Rhodes for The Polarograph in Chemistry. Joan Lovett for Virginia Science Talent Search. Jeannett Piccard spoke on balloon flights with her husband. Harley L. Holloway lectured on Antarites Parasites and Zoogeography. Handley students were accompanied by Miss Carson and Mr. Wilson.

Handley Virginia Junior Academy of Science Roanoke Randolph Powers James Rhodes Joan Lovett Virginia Science

Committees Named for Prom Selections Set for June Event

The Junior Senior Prom committee list is announced with co chairs Rick Kern and Roxanne Lineburg. Kris Zuckerman leads Wall and Ceiling, Mary Felicia chairs Decorations, Laura Fernandez heads Tickets, Walter Erwin runs Clean up.

Rick Kern Roxanne Lineburg Kris Zuckerman Mary Felicia Laura Fernandez Walter Erwin

FBLA Hosts John Lewis On Inner Space Program

A regular FBLA meeting on May 9 featured John Lewis of WINC radio and Winchester TV Cable. He presented The Many Worlds of Inner Space with assistant Charles Helmick, explaining how radio works and impacts daily life to enthusiastic members.

John Lewis Lewis WINC Winchester T. V. Cable Company Charles Helmick F.B.L. A

Representatives Named For State Track Meet

Despite a cold rainy District Track Meet Handley will send representatives to the State Track Meet at VMI on Saturday. Selected Handley athletes include T W Massie and Robert Scully in pole vault Tommy Thompson and Kermit Slonaker in the hundred yard dash James Rhodes in the low hurdles Don Ratliff in the 440 yard dash Tommy Thompson in the 220 yard dash and the 880 relay team of Kermit Slonaker Brian Kelly Harry Thompson and Tommy Thompson. About 15 percent of America's air cargo originates in Chicago.

Handley VMI T.W. Massie Robert Scully Tommy Thompson Kermit Slonaker James Rhodes Don Ratliff

Junior Red Cross Co-Chairmen Named for 1968 69

Dennis Clevenger and Kenny Yost were named co chairmen of the Junior Red Cross for 1968 69. They will lead the year’s activities. appointment was made by Miss Dorothy Overcash and approved by the General Organization.

Dennis Clevenger Kenny Yost Red Cross Dorothy Overcash

Jr Star Staff Roster Names Editorial Leadership

The Jr Star staff lists Joan Lovett as editor in chief and Carolyn Austin as assistant editor with a team of reporters led by Joanne Baden Susan Fernandes Linda Jones Rhonda Lineburg Barbara Pope Sandra Royston Sharon Snarr Mary Carolynn Anderson Ann Dunlap Lindsay Huntsberry Ruth Ohl Suzanne Brown Emily Cone Donna Debatcha Carol Gore Barbara Lyons Cynthia McAboy Laurie McKeown Patricia Rinker and Robin Wolfe.

Joanne Baden Susan Fernandes Linda Jones Rhonda Lineburg Barbara Pope Sandra Royston Sharon Snarr Mary Carolynn Anderson Ann Dunlap Lindsay Huntsberry Ruth Ohl Suzanne Brown Emily Cone Donna Debatcha Carol Gore Barbara Lyons Cynthia McAboy Laurie McKeown Patricia Rinker Robin Wolfe

Handley Band and Glee Club Spring Concert Highlight

Handley High will stage its annual Spring Concert Friday featuring the Handley Band and Handley Chorus and Handley Glee Club. The year has seen record achievements with superior ratings at the District Festival and strong participation in Apple Blossom events and chapel services.

Handley Band Glee Club Handley Bandit Handley Chorus Handley Glee Club Gleelub

Senior Banquet Set for June 4 at Handley High

The Class of 1968 holds its Senior Banquet on Tuesday June 4 in the Handley High School Cafeteria. James Rhodes president will serve as toastmaster. Bonnie O Hara Doug Shapiro Rhonda Lineburg read class documents to the seniors. It will be one of the last activities for the class.

Handley High School James Rhodes Bonnie O’hara Doug Shapiro Rhonda Lineburg

Honolulu to Build Downtown Fort Street Pedestrian Mall

Honolulu City Council approves converting Fort Street into a $2.4 million landscaped pedestrian mall in the downtown core. Construction slated for completion by Thanksgiving Day, 1968.

Honolulu Fort Street

Handley Spring Concert Led by Strance and Quigley

Handley High School presents a joint spring concert Friday May 17 at 8 pm in Handley Auditorium directed by Gaylen H Strance and Mary H Quigley with Sue Marston assisting. Tickets are one dollar for adults and 50 cents for students. The program features pieces by Mueller Lewandowski Bernstein Reed Elvey Carter and others with soloists Rhonda Lineburg Wayne Whitham Pam Kern and more.

Handley Gaylen H. Strance Handley Chorus Mary H. Quigley Sue Marston Glee Club Gilead

Calendar of Events May schedule for school activities

May events include reader and pianist performances in Chapel rooms on May 15 16 and 17 with leaders Petra Bland Sandra Rowe and Pamela Gibbs. May 18 features the State Track Meet at VMI Lexington VA. May 20 Chapel Committee hosts readings with Bill Harper Tom Bell and Marilyn Keyton. May 21 Library Club meets in the Library.

Suzy Bryarly Becky Ritter Eileen Kern Louise Baker Thespian Club Petra Bland Sandra Rowe Pamela Gibbs V.M.I Lexington Bill Harper Tom Bell Marilyn Keyton Library Club Library

Brown Attends Leadership Conference in Houston

James Brown a Hand ley senior attended the Distributive Education National Leadership Conference in Houston Texas from April 30 to May 6 He earned top state honors in Studies in Marketing and won a place at the national event with 46 Virginians and about 3000 attendees nationwide The conference was described as thrilling and worthwhile The article notes the U S Supreme Court first met on February 1 1790.

James Brown Handley Houston Texas Jim Virginia U.S

Robin Wolfe Heads Booster Club

At a Hooster Club meeting on April 29 officers for 1968 69 were elected Robin Wolfe named president Barbara Lyons secretary treasurer Donna DeLoutche editor of the Junior Evening Star Cynthia McAboy assistant editor and booster vice president.

Hooster Club Robin Wolfe Barbara Lyons Donna DeLoutche Junior Evening Star Cynthia McAboy Booster Club

Tournaments Begin For Girls Badminton And Table Tennis

Tournaments for girls intra mural badminton and table tennis began Monday afternoon. This is the first inclusion of these activities in the individual and dual sports program. Students with special instruction will serve as scorekeepers and referees.

Ohio Historical Society Receives Zane Grey Collection

Zanesville Ohio AP reports the Ohio Historical Society received a Zane Grey collection including personal memorabilia photographs manuscripts and first editions. The society plans to display the items in a proposed museum in Zanesville.

Zanesville, Ohio Zane Grey Ohio Historical Society

King Left Virtually No Estate According to Attorneys

In Atlanta AP reports Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left almost no estate after his four book royalties and a $50 000 Nobel Prize share. Attorneys said he did not leave a will and his house was nearly paid off, with mortgage insurance covering the balance.

Atlanta, Ga Martin Luther King Jr Nobel Pearce Teene Chauncey Eskridge Chicago Southern Christian Leadership Conference King Eskridge

Brain Power Best Weapon at Virginia Tech Center Dedication

Gov Mills E Godwin Jr frames brain power as the nation’s best new weapon for solving problems. Addressing dedication ceremonies for Virginia Tech’s Donaldson Brown Center for Continuing Education he cites urban issues and calls continuing education centers essential for linking learning with economy and society.

Blacksburg Mills E. Godwin Jr Virginia Tech

Dandelion Nectar Reaches Fifty-One Percent

A brief note states that the nectar of the dandelion is measured at fifty-one percent. The source emphasizes the surprising level of sweetness in common weeds.

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Marshall The Honor Society Prettygirl Wgce Brooks G.O Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts of America First Presbyterian Church Winchester Christian Youth Harry Thompson Mary Dickson America Junior Red Cross Carolyn Austin MALL God - Mueller Lewandowski Glee Club Lonesome Valley Hallstrom Chorus Thompson Lane More Ortolani and Oliviero Bernstein Bernstein - Glee Club Segusia Homer la Gassey Don Black John Barry Charles Carter John Warrington Mary Quigley Gaylen Strance Mrs. van Orsdel Mr.Gore Jay Lucas Ricky Yeakle Touchstone God of Our Pathers Joseph Maddy Brown United States Supreme Court Ohio Historical Society Godwin B.C.A Reymond E Finn Winchester, Virginia
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