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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1943
Page
5
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hours ending 8 a.m. none. May to date 1.65 inches, year to date 18.27 inches. Average annual rainfall over 30 years is 36.11 inches. Monthly readings include January 2.49 inches, February 1.98, March 2.89, May 7.0, June 3.83.
A fragmented diary style note covers rumors about Redfern preserving contact with friends via phone, Lenora’s travel plan, Snoopie and Mrs Peery’s class heat, a Latin Day success, Scott and Shepardstown, Skip’s Saturday fatigue, Juanita’s yawning, Grimmie’s visit, and a looming job loss for Jane Barnhart.
The Booster Club places a stamp booth in the main hall for students who forget money on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Purchases are charged to the home-room record, with two members on duty at lunch to meet the quota.
The Handley High School message invites 9th to 12th grade girls to join the Handley Corps with a meeting Thursday at 3 10 in the play court. Returning members praise the corps and encourage peers to spot a corps member walking with head up shoulders back.
Radio highlights profile varied youth interview and assorted programs across stations WRC WITOP WMAL WRO and WC. Entries include a 17 year old seaman interview and diverse shows from The Spider Lights Out This Nation at War and The Johnny Presents block with musicians and news updates.
Mrs Sallie Kines daughter of the late David and Matilda Kines of White Post Virginia died Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter Harriet Johnson 542 North Kent street after a period of ill health. She had lived in Winchester for 18 years and is survived by two children Charles Kines in the United States Army and Harriet Johnson of Winchester four grandchildren and one great grandchild two sisters Matilda Peyton of Winchester and Nannie Wedlock of White Post and one brother Henry Wedlock of Winchester.
The Virginia Writers Club of Richmond announces two state wide contests this summer for residents of Virginia. One prize of 50 dollars for best short story and another 50 dollars for best poem. Rules require 1500 to 3000 words for stories, typed double spaced with word count and fictitious name on first page, sealed envelope with real name. Poems up to 42 lines with fictitious name on each sheet and real name in envelope. Submissions postmarked by October 1, 1943 to Mrs. Frank S Johns, Richmond. Manuscripts not returned.
A call invites youths to join the Girls Cadet Corps highlighting companionship and benefits. The message promotes the program as offering enjoyment and valuable experience for members.
A series of social and school snippets mentions a Capella Choir performance on Sunday with names like Rosemary Evelyn and Boyd possibly traveling to Martinsburg. Clarke County students are noted and exams loom with reminders to buy stamps at the stand in the main hall. A girl’s physical education class faced an obstacle course as Don and Faye plan their first anniversary, and Blosser heads to the army. A light animal anecdote ends with a cat and Oscar hiding behind a bush. Very truly yours Yehudi Sr.
Handley track team wins the state meet for the seventh consecutive year. The one act play Antic Spring features An Williams Betty Gearing Dot ty Moore Ben Dutton Sam Rhoades and Duell Glover. Three years ago the Executive Council awarded a medal to the most out- standing student.
A fragment notes a boy and a club entering media exposure with plans for a June event and a movie screening. The readable text is inconsistent and lacks clear names or dates.
Inquiring Reporter gathers student opinions on a June graduation legacy. Peyton Marshall suggests war bonds for Handley statue funds. Dottie Barnes offers unclear idea. Mary Miller favors money for Mr Hale's lab equipment. Miss Hyatt wants funds for a school newspaper.
The Maroons defeated the Shamrocks in a three set series with scores 15 7 in the first, then 15 14 15 to 5 15 10 across the second and third sets. Captain Mary led Shamrocks and Hilda Armel captained the Maroons.
Army chaplain in New Caledonia praises shared Christian faith bridging diverse troops. Articles by J Edgar Hoover and others urge home life, unity, and missions to resist Nazi threats. Western New York Congregational Christian Churches join a historic association. leaders foresee a shift from non denominational trends. Civilian Public Service camps foster agrarian research aiding wartime food production.
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