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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1941

Page

3

Bible Society urged in Handley High School publication

The Tunior Cvenina Star from Handley High School will present to the Assembly a report praising the American Bible Society. It notes global Bible distribution, cites 3,772,559 Bibles and portions distributed in 1940, and mentions growing use in CCC camps and military encampments.

The Tunior Cvenina Star Studenta of Handley High School Bible Societies American Bible Society United States Latin America Asia Africa Europe CCC

Good Citizenship Theme 1941 Handinian Dedication

The feature highlights the 1941 Handinian theme emphasizing patriotism and active citizenship. It notes dedication to Browning and Legge, two World War I veterans, and praises staff efforts. Also includes student poems by Brenda Carter and Virginia Rittenour with reflections on daily life and writing.

Legge Browning Chstraliig Gerrabrandt

Flying Colors Mark Handley Track Team’s State Championship

The Handley track team finished undefeated this season under coach Snag Sargent, dominating meets and winning the Class State Championship for several years. It highlights the skill and effort of the team and individuals who faced exertion at the State Meet.

Handley Snag Sargent

Phyllis Fowle hailed as top senior girl in class

Phyllis Fowle, noted for sparkle and top popularity in the senior class, is praised as a standout in softball likened to Babe Ruth. She appears in Who's Who and Booster Club references with hopes to attend Washington next winter for higher learning.

Phyllis Fowle Nan Phyllis Babe Ruth Handlian Booster Club Fowle Washington

Yehudis Diary Reveals School Day Fragments and Feelings

Diary entry from Yehudis recalls a chaotic school day with a baseball game, yelling, and exhaustion. She notes buying cap and gown for $1.50 and comments on pajama-like attire for boys, girls wearing gowns, a hot study hall, a nurse sending her home, and tired eyes after Latin class.

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Yehudi Jr Diary Notes on Loud Fight and Attentive Crowd

Fragmentary diary style entry describes a big fight and crowd reaction. Mentions Yehudi Jr and a person licking his jaw. Sparse details include a light being turned off and a tense scene in a theater or event.

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Ehudi's Cutie In Spree On Baseball Field Tomorrow

Fragmentary line mentions a spree on the baseball field tomorrow with references to Ehudi's cutie and casual youth event. No clear entities or details beyond vague future activity.

Woolfolk and Kern Named Captains for Maroons and Shamrocks

Anne Woolfolk and Garnetta Kern were elected captains of the Maroons and Shamrocks for the new season. The piece notes strengths in pitching, batting, and fielding, and asks whether the Maroons or Shamrocks will win three sports titles, with current leads in soccer and softball for the Maroons and basketball for the Shamrocks. It mentions team rosters and urges fans to support their players. The article also references a Bible Society endorsement plan by the General Assembly in North Carolina.

Anne Woolfolk Garnetta Kern Cepkanne Maroons Shamrocks Tively Baske Shanholtzer Gano Kern G. Burchell Nichelson Is. Carpenter J. Barb Wilson W. Rainsberger Smith Everhart Cooper A. J. ‘Hendrie Hannum M. A Amos A. ' Woolfolk ‘Dravers Aon Brown

Universal Bible Day on December 7 Aims for One Percent

Camp chaplains report that the American Bible Society plans emphasis on Universal Bible Day December 7. The committee will ask the Assembly to observe the day and contribute one percent of the church’s benevolences and missionary budget to the society.

American Bible Society

Executive Council Awards Medal for Outstanding Senior Girl

The Executive Council will continue awarding a medal to the most outstanding senior girl to match the boys’ recognition. The American Legion medal for boys is given yearly for character scholarship and leadership, and the girls’ medal will be awarded on the same basis.

Executive Council American Legion

Increase in Unemployed in Winchester Noted in April

Winchester March to April shows rising jobseekers with 879 registered by month end including 285 men and 594 women. In April 653 benefit checks totaling 4362 dollars were issued and 108 new jobs were found, bringing 1940 openings to 1392.

Winchester Employment Service Winchester Virginia State Employment Service Walter M. Shade Shade

Ernest Funkhouser Attacked by Hog Receives Treatment

Ernest Funkhouser of the Lebanon Church section was admitted to the hospital this afternoon with several gashes on the left side. He was given tetanus antitoxin as a safeguard.

Ernest Funkhouser Lebanon Church

Community Church Sermon Draws Large Collection

A Trent Oregon church sermon collection attracted coins including a $100 bill. If found, the claimant must swear an oath that it was his money.

Trent, Ore

Counties urged to control relief under Virginia act

At the Seven District zone meeting of the League of Virginia Counties in Harrisonburg on May 19, county supervisors from Augusta Amherst Shenandoah Page Bath and Rockingham joined Paul V. Cole and Charles W. Crush to press for amending the Virginia Public Assistance Act. They urged local control of relief expenditures and opposed new burdens on counties without consulting local officials.

Harrisonburg League of Virginia Court House Augusta Amherst Shenandoah Page Bath Rockingham Paul V. Cole Selma League of Counties Charles W. Crush Friddle Virginia Protective VPF Cole Crush Richmond Charles N. Loving League

Big Scale Drills Begin At Meade With 7000 Soldiers

Fort George G. Meade Md May 20 The largest scale maneuvers since arrival of the Twenty-ninth Division began today as about 7 000 soldiers trained in a daylong tactical problem The unit comprises the 58th brigade combat team the 115th and 175th infantry regiments the 110th field artillery and companies from the 1211th engineers and 104th medical regiment.

Fort George G. Meade Twenty-ninth 58Th Brigade 110Th Field Artillery 1211St Engineers 104Th Medical Regiment

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J. A. MacLean D. D Bible Societies of America Brenda Carter Virginia Rittenour Yehudis Yehudi Jr.’S George W. Kurtz Troners Baker & Anderson Dial General Assembly of the Somon Assemblie Entreat N. C Permanent Committee On Bible Cause Mc-Dees Akaswa Mecca Ernest Funkhouser Hog Walter H Neca Ironssqis Isa Fire Restone Auto Supply & Service Stores Braddock New York Central Park WPA G. D. Hodges Theodore Alphin W. N. Rogers Henry A. Funkhouser Darius C. Hottel J. W. Garber J. N. Fadeley R. R. Renalds Dr. E. M. Sandridge W. D. Burford James Weir Commonwealth Walter H. Carter Lynn A. Beck J.M. McLaughlin Loving William A. Hite Meade Auto Loan Service Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Lamp Motor Co Smithfield Ave H. M. Lamp Willys Zoins Willys American F.O.B Toledo Ohi
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