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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1957
Page
11
A four engine Viscount en route from La Guardia to Knoxville loses a baggage door and several bags at about 12 000 to 13 000 feet over Branchville New Jersey. The aircraft returns to New York and lands safely with 38 aboard. Pilot Captain J J Marten and copilot T E Griffith reported no injuries.
The Class of 1957 at Handley High organizes the senior banquet and prom with Sheila Fries as general chairman. Rotary luncheon for the class and signing parties precede Commencement Week as plans unfold for the yearbook and graduation exercises directed by Dr. Quarles.
Twenty girls report for archery with each aiming for five practices. The season starts with a focus on skill building and drills as play-offs approach later this week.
A historical TV guide page lists Channel 4 programs from 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm including Behind Badge, The Deadly Silence, The Lady Consents, and Tonight. Channel 7 features Clown Corner through The Power of the Whistler with wrestling and DuPont Theater. Channel 98 presents Cisco Kid to The Late Show. Channel listings mention actors such as Ann Harding, Clint Walker, Richard Dix and Dane Clark in various programs.
A dense listing of daytime and prime time programs across multiple channels. Notable entries include Liberace performances, The Big Payoff, guiding light soap, children's cartoons, and a mix of drama and comedy titles with various host and star names.
Mary Bruce-Rhodes editor and Cora Helen Frye assistant editor lead a long roster of reporters including Barbara Lewis Spozzie Glaze Susie Butler Liz Riley Betty Petrie Dorothy Daugherty AJnew Stanley Ann Keller Kitty Swisher Mary Dickinson Ann Sullivan Helen Sullivan Susan Crisman Gayle Crabill Sally Dunn Joan Miller Ann Sirsaugh Genevieve McConey Pat Pugh Susan Bierer and Betty Jo Johnson listed in the article page masthead.
Editorial urges students to focus in class and begin regular study now to boost grades. It warns against last minute cramming and stresses that teachers will review and hint at exam content, while students on the border line should show initiative and seek help early.
Miss Boxleys sewing classes will present their annual fashion show this Friday at 2 30. One hundred twelve eighth grade girls will model broomstick skirts and cotton dresses they made in class along with 30 advanced students showing suits coats and evening gowns. Parents and friends may attend with reserved seating in the center auditorium section.
A committee selected students for the Honor Court for the coming year. Members include Judge Roland Fletcher as judge, Clerk Virginia Athey, and members Richard Comer Carolen Hughs Patricia Mills Dudley Pierce Ned Browning and Donald Giuino.
A special appointed committee chose students to serve on the Monitor Commission next year. The slate includes Donald Jones as chairman, Virginia Athey as secretary, and Sara Yeakley, Rodner Tinsman, Amiee Gibson, Sandra Carper, and Paul Halderman as members.
The Executive Council selects the Chapel Committee members for the coming year. Lora Bowman is recognized among the appointees.
The committee announces its chairman and lists members Tommy Flenner Larry Boppe Richard Lewis Verle Stickley Darlene Youngblood Michael Pierce and Judy Sisler as part of the group.
Girls out for softball have selected captains for the grade teams. Peggy McMullan 12th grade Pat Pugh 11th grade Anne Largent 9th grade Susan Custer 8th grade and Marsha Fretwell 8th grade named as captains.
The Thespian initiation took place Wednesday at Helen Sullivan's Route 522 home. New officers elected for next year include Robert Button as president Paul Rhodes as secretary and Terry Jones as historian. Also listed are upcoming events and theater group personnel.
A fragment hints at C representing our cheerleaders and their spirited role. The piece begins to describe how chatter or communication embodies team energy and support for the squad.
A spirited school cheer honors Handley and its acapella group Vivace. It praises teachers, students, and staff for hard work in the year, with hopes for summer days ahead and completion of the three R's.
Atlantic Fleet headquarters announced France will send six warships to the International Naval Review in Norfolk on June 12. The group includes the 9,000-ton cruiser De Grasse the carrier Bois Belleau and destroyers Chevalier Paul Dupetit Thouars with escorts Le Gascon and Le Lorraine.
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