Winchester House project and county high school needs urged
A letter urges buying a historic Winchester house as a community hub named Winchester House to serve scouts clubs and visitors with a museum craft space and vice rooms. It also notes Northern Frederick County residents lack a local high school and advocates funding a new school with county tax dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Oureby
Community House
Charity
Winchester House
Museum
City of New York
Edgar M. Whiting
W. Clifford St
Frederick County Seeks New High School in North
The statement urges building an additional high school in the northern part of Frederick County to benefit students in Stonewall and neighboring districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Stonewall
A Wonderful Discovery For Quick Positive Action
A noted specialist prescribes a remedy named ANE sold by Miller's Drug Store in Winchester Virginia. The advertisement claims it tunes the system to improve liver flow and digestion and relieve constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller’s Drug Store
Winchester
State Troopers To Be Recalled
Richmond May 22 Governor Price announced plans to recall state troopers from the Clinch County coal area once assured local officers will fully cooperate. Superintendent B Nicholas of the state police says troops are stationed there to guard against trouble in coal mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
West Virginia
Virginia
Opequon Creek
Shenandoah River
C. A. Plummer
N. Eutaw Place
Baltimore, Md
Richmond
Price
B. Nicholas
Clinchco
Reynolds Store Notes
Reynolds Store Virginia May 22. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Place of Martineburg Mac and others. Several local families gathered at the store with visits from Winchester and Gainesboro residents. A report notes Harley Place improving after illness and Noah Shade’s injury incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
Near
Tom Whitacre
Trovellis Clark
Winchester
E. D. Shenk
Bud Farmer
Gainesboro
Earl Farmer
Harley S
Buck Point
Ward Rupple
Harry Sargent
Noah Shade
Rights and responsibilities of high school drivers
A columnist contrasts two high school groups those who feel grown up and those who act older. The piece cautions teens about driving privileges urging mature handling of responsibilities and warning that reckless driving harms others and oneself.
School Week Schedule Highlights
The week lists activities from Monday to Friday with assemblies and various student groups. Events include softball, glee clubs, and choir activities across afternoons and early evenings.
Senior Girls Reach for Wide World Careers
Readouts list senior girls by name with playful nicknames and futures. Each entry hints at talents from bookkeeping to secretary work and athletic aims, reflecting school life and ambitions for next year.
A Cappella Choir Sings for Churches
The A Cappella Choir, part of the Glee Club, sang at the Episcopal Church for the 11 o clock service on Sunday May 14. Selections included Gloria Patri and Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord with high praise for Miss Haynes and the choir's fine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Haynes
Millwood
Handley Band Seeks Charter At Executive Council Meeting
At a regular Executive Council meeting on Monday May 15 Courtney Jones band president asked for a charter for the Handley Band The council stalled the decision awaiting a ruling from the Student Court A committee was formed to design an award for the literary team and other officers for next year were elected including Philip Barnhart as vice president and Jean Forney as secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jane Athey
Mary Lois Bean
Willie Mae
Frances Burchell
Burchell
Geraldine Carpenter
Anna Gano
Kila Hottle
Geraldine
Ernestine Carper
Mrs. Hodges
Helen Carper
Margaret Clowe
Allie Cooper
Allie
Edna Courtney
Margie
Ruth Cuthbert
Jane Dick
Virginia Dick
Virginia
Gertrude Dicks
Gertrude
Jean Duvall
Fa Fogle
Saulsbury
Alma Garber
Lilian Gatewood
Hester Glynn
Gisters
Mary Glynn
Nancy Groff
Ann Hatcher
Hatcher
Jillian Hodgson
Lillian
Courtney Jones
Dick Sutton
Shirley Williams
Mr. Browning
Farley Massie
Pete Himelright
Robert Bridges
Philip Barnhart
Jean Forney
Handley Wins State Track Meet at Charlottesville
Handly High School dominates the Virginia High School Class B meet in Charlottesville winning multiple events. Sutton and Himelright set school records in field events, Stewart and Smith lead in sprints, and the debating team secures state honors with Boyd Bridges and Hatcher on the winning affirmative.
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Good Ole Handley
Charlottesville
Sutton
Perry
Dunlap
Himelright
Dunn
Stewart
Smith
Fowle
Smith Cather
Cather
Bobby Boyd
Robert Bridgers
Ann Hatcher
Willie May Brumback
Lillian Gatewood
Vance Bourjaily
Paul Bourjaily Named Editor In Chief Of 1940 Handlian
At the Junior Class meeting, Paul Bourjaily was elected editor in chief of next year’s Handlian and Bill Sullivan became business manager. Steve Spanos reported on his impressions from 1939 staff meetings. Lege and John Knight were tasked to form the Junior-Senior prom committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bourjaily
Hanndlian
Bill Sullivan
Steve Spanos
Handlian
Mr. Lege
John Knight
Edith Dunn
W. Triplett
Tom Ritter
Jean Hammon
Dorothy Hawthorne
Charles Cook
Comic Exchange Sparks Laughs About Rome
A playful dialogue features Mr Joyce and R Bridges on Rome's construction. Melvin Estes jokes about a sad library and tiers of books. Grandpa weds unexpectedly, reflecting humor about lasting partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Estes
Elmer Whitlock
Melvin
Handley Students Trollery Noted in Hallway Skit
A Handley High scene recounts a Wednesday hallway prank where students parody uniforms and grooming. The piece lists several boys by nickname, highlights hair styles and backward dress, and ends with congratulations for earning Monogram Club letters.
Senior class handbooks available with autograph hours
School officials announce the senior handbooks are released and prompt payment secures autograph opportunities. A recent meeting formed two committees for year end events. The dance committee, chaired by Bobby Boyd, includes Vance Bourjaily, Pete Himelright, Percy Stewart, Shirley Williams, and Wini Largent. The banquet committee, chaired by Alison Cooper, includes Billie Pappas, Ann Hatcher, Jane Joliffe, Dick Sutton, and Jimmy Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Boyd
Vance Bourjaily
Pete Himelright
Percy Stewart
Shirley Williams
Wini Largent
Alison Cooper
Billie Pappas
Ann Hatcher
Jane Joliffe
Dick Sutton
Jimmy Brooks
Track Stars Named On Local Team Roster
Coaches praise Oscar, Edgar Smoke, Mickey Perry, Gene Dunn, Bras sie, and Harry Fowle as key athletes. Oscar eyed to fill Tarzan shoes. Edgar handles 440 or relay. Mickey excels in javelin, discus and long jump. Dunn notes high jump and quarter mile success. Fowle shines in sprints and front-running relays as a season highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Waters
Edgar Smoke
Edgar
Mickey Perry
Mickey
Gene Dunn
Brassie
Harry Fowle
Handley Spring Honors Reward High Achievers
Mr. Quarles recognizes Handley students for eleven years of dues payment in the general organization. Richard Sutton Richard Himelright receive a banner for consistent dues. Jacqueline Womack Margaret Smith John Mowery honored for French Latin rankings. Debating team winners from Charlottesville and state contests noted. Track team earns fifth straight State meet title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Quarles
Shirley Williams
Solenberger
Richard Sutton
Richard Himelright
Mr. Browning
Miss Williams
Quarles
Jacqueline Womack
Margaret Smith
John Mowery
Harrisburg
Jean Ebert
Maurice Cather
Charlottesville
Ann Hatcher
Robert Bridges
Robert Boyd
Vance Bourjaily
Handley
Bee Cather Rumors Stir Martinsburg Flirt Scene
Gossip notes claim Bee Cather has a Martinsburg flame while questions swirl about Peggy. Wayne and Burgess are teased about family ties as rumors spread of romances involving Miss Winchester and Harry S. in the community. Hawthorne Farley are sighted trackside, and Hubert Kerr is linked to the girls, sparking chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Cather
Martinsburg
Bee
Peggy
Wayne
Gus
Burgess
Duke
Strasburg
Eleanor
Angles Banner Greeting Amid School Chatter
Chatter in Mr Brownings room about a new banner for the Angels with dirty faces. A Capella Choir sang at Millwood Church while Miss Haynes traveling choir made appointments day and night. Initiation of Boys Monogram Club and smeared lipstick on the girls noted. Handiians celebrate success in year books. Theodore Yokem, D. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Browning
Tafters
Millwood Church
Haynes
Ie Handiians
Igen
Theodore Yokem
D. D
Cedar Grove County News Brevities
Local notes from Cedar Grove Virginia dated May 22 report illnesses and visits. Mentions O C Dix serious, various family gatherings, Grange meeting at Gravel Springs, and several social calls. Also notes measles, chicken pox, pinkeye outbreaks and a Mothers Day program at the school. A measuring party at the schoolhouse May 23 invites all.
Preaching Services and Local Social Visits in High View
In High View West Virginia on May 22 several church services were held at Timber Ridge Christian Church at 11 a m and 3 p m. Local families visited relatives including the Seldon and Hodgson households as well as Buck Booker and Mrs Effie Johnson with various family members mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highview
W. Va
Timber Ridge Christian Church
F. J. Seldon
E. O. Seldon
Ruby
Harley Swisher
W. R. Seldon
W. H. Seldon
C. R. Hodgson
Buck Booker
L. S. Triplett
Omer Eliott
Charles Elliott
Effie Johnson
Jonah Smeltzer
Lebanon Church News A Busy Spree of Visits and Illness
Lebanon Church Virginia May 22 reports Mr Joe Pence visiting Winchester for a month with friends. Miss Hazel Palmer ended war time visit with Miss Margaret Mil. Miss Carrie Orndorff was guest of Miss Virginia Lindamood. Miss Charlotte Hottel and Mr Maynard Estep stopped by Mr and Mrs J D Hottel. Miss Ida Keller returned home after six months illness. Miss McDonald has.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Snarr
Arlington
Thelma Nitterhouse
Virginia Lindamood
Beatrice Snarr
Frank Snarr
Betty Everett
Edith Line
Clara Keller
Ellen Keller
Carrie Orndorff
Charlotte Hottel
Maynard Estep
J. D. Hottel
Ida Keller
Miss McDonald
Palace Theatre screens Jane Withers in Boy Friend
Jane Withers stars in Boy Friend at the Palace Theatre today and Tuesday with Aileen Whalen Richard Bond and George Ernest. She teases a beau who dodges bullets as she jokes about a man who can help her fight. Also on bill Fox News Reel and a colored cartoon.
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Jane Withers
Aileen Whalen
Richard Bond
George Ernest
Palace Theatre
Jane
Fox News
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Winchester Evening Star
Handley High School
West Vira
Stephens City High School
Prederick County
Edgar F. Gordon
Prederick Co
N. Loudoun St
Goodrich Safety
Silvertown
Goodrich Silvertown
Braddock & Boscawen
The
Junior Evening Star
Glee Club
Cappela Choir
Handley Band
Handey
Vint Aa
Northern
Mr. Joyce
Rome
R. Bridges
Boys’ Monogram Club
Handley Boys
Yeakle
J. H
Cookie
Executive Council
Jimmie Brooks
Boyd Headley
Hayley
James Taylor
Monogram Club
Handlians
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main St
Handley’s Spring
Cedar Grove
O. C. Dx
John Smith
O. Dix
Joel DeHaven
Mervil DeHaven
Albert DeHaven
Boyd Fries
H.K. Dick
Gravel Springs
C. H. Pries
U. S. Fries
Bruce Sheard
Lebanon Church News
Union Bank
F Union Bank
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