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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1945

Page

5

Third Cover Spray Is Due Next Week

W. Hough of the Winchester Research Laboratory advises the third cover spray for apples during the week of May 28 to prevent codling moth injury. If last spray lacked a sulfur fungicide use lead arsenate 3 lb per 100 gal, summer oil 3 qt, nicotine sulphate 0.75 pt. if sulfur used, skip oil and use lead arsenate 3–6 lb, zinc sulfate 0.5 lb, lime 2 lb. Complete by June 2. trees without fruit need not be sprayed. a fourth spray may begin June 11 with Bordeaux mixture, not used in the third spray.

Revival to Open at White Post Methodist Church

Beginning May 27 at 8 pm a series of services will be held at White Post Methodist Church conducted by Pastor O. W. Lynch. Everyone is invited to attend.

White Post Methodist Church O. W. Lynch

Latin study valued by students and scholars comenta

The piece collects quotes from students and public figures praising Latin for utility in law medicine science language and culture. It cites Mr Quarles Mr Browning Miss Saulsbury and others including Dorothy Thompson Walter Lippman J Edgar Hoover and Charles Boyer, reflecting 1945 views on classical education.

Mr. Quarles Mr. Browning Harry Benham Miss Saulsbury Mr. Gaunt John Kieran Dorothy Thompson Walter Lippman J. Edgar Hoover Charles Boyer

Latin Week Promotes Value of Latin Language

This issue explains Handley LAT Latin Week aims to show students and community the value of studying Latin. It notes Latin is not dead, influences language, architecture, and professions, and strengthens vocabulary and mental training. Massie Hawthorne Vergil Class.

Handley Massie Hawthorne Vergil

Latin Exhibit Showcases Wide Range of Roman Themed Works

The main hall hosts a student led exhibit featuring Roman houses gods chariot races gladiatorial imagery and modern language posters. Handcrafted items include a stylus wax tablet and soap carvings with a large tapestry by two tenth grade students under Miss Pannill. Six students earned honors in Latin State Tournament and the Honor Roll lists all who earned at least a B in Latin.

Pannill Imogene Minton

Senior memories fill a lively campus day

Scene shows students arriving at nine with anticipation for Handiians. Massie and Flash banter about future roles while Barbara and Al relax under the maple. Carnival woes, a busy library, and seafaring seniors frame a day of play and study.

Massie Barbara Garrabrandat

Seniors Roy White and Helen Williams Shown as Grads

Roy White, graduating in June with a General diploma, has studied mathematics and works with theater projections at the Palace. Helen Williams, also graduating in June with a Stenographic diploma, participated in the Shamrock soccer team and Senior play committee and plans an office job and marriage after graduation.

Roy White Roy Palace Theater Helen Williams Stephens City Helen Shamrock

Calendar of Senior Events and Exams Schedule

The notice lists dates for exams and graduation related events. May 28 exams begin. June 8 baccalaureate at 8 00 PM. June 5 re school day. June 6 holiday. June 6 junior and senior prom at 8 30 PM. June 7 half day of school. June 7 senior banquet at 6 00 PM. June 7 senior prom at 8 30 PM. June 8 commencement exercises at 8 00 PM.

Latin Contests At Handley Highlight Winners And Defeats

Handley students in the Latin contests display teams under class captains. Captains pair opponents, with events including translation and sentence writing, plus games devised by Mrs Peery. Winners wear green palm fronds as the tally tallies point toward team victory. losers host a party.

Handley Imogene Minton David MacLaughlin Shirley Christiohn George Eagle Lulu Glascock Barbara Hough Charlie Robinson Jimmy McCoy Verg Dan Saxe Mary Glascock Helen MacLaughlin

Surprising Roots of Christmas Customs in Roman Times

The piece traces how many Christmas practices stem from Roman festivals in December, including masquerading, evergreen decor, and candle exchanges. It notes early laws on dice and mentions historical anecdotes about women’s rights and ancient trials, ending with a closing remark about Bette Sullivan-Latin IT.

Julius Caesar Brutus Bette Sullivan

Latin Nite Life Celebrates Latin Club Dance and Bingo Night

About 75 Latin students abandoned robes and vocab lists for a gym party featuring bingo, cards, and checkers. Dan Saxe served as MC with "Joan Edwards" and Ralph Harry performing. Mr. Quarles gave a speech praising a crooner, and the night ended with music, doughnuts, and a toast to Latin.

Ronny Cicero Dan Saxe Joan Edwards Onile Ralph Harry Lowden- Harry-Willey Jimmy Miller Jimmy Mr. Quarles Crosby Mr. X Crosby Caruso P. S

Latin Department Assembly Stars in Colorful Program

A school assembly organized by the Latin department featured master of ceremonies Professor Harry and Queen Latin as judges of a lively performance. Students led the show with a two-Latin-chant choir set, opening with America the Beautiful and including Ave Maria and Always in Latin.

Harry Imogene Mary Howe Glascock Mary Arnold Nell Bryant Cullen Grim Ralph Harry Barbara Hough

Word Origins and Misused Etymology Notes

A list explains etymologies for Biscuit Gland Infant Clara Mabel Amanda Mandy Patricia Valedictory Carnical Isolation and notes errors and historical meanings. It highlights misconstruals and shifts in sense from Latin roots to modern usage and a misrendered farewell term.

Clara Mabel Amanda Mandy Patricia Patricius Valedictory Vaie Dictus

DAILY CROSSWORD ACRO

Crossword puzzle clues with missing letters and typos list across and down entries for a daily puzzle. The readable items include definitions for child’s carriage hoisting device shore recess and other partial phrases indicating common crossword themes.

Language of common Latin roots explained by Elizabeth Carr Anderson

A compact note explains origins of terms Chester Bib Ceiling Salary AM PM Et Ux Et Vir Vulcanize Laud and their historical meanings. Chester derives from castras meaning camp. Bib from bibo drink. ceiling from cae lum sky. salary from sal salt. AM PM from ante meridiem post meridiem. Et Ux and Et Vir from Latin for wife and husband. Vulcanize from Vulcan. Laud from laudo.

Chester Winchester Castra England Vulcan Fire Laud Elizabeth Carr Anderson

Six seniors honored for Latin with JCL key

Six seniors who completed four years of Latin were honored in assembly. Mrs. Peery presented a sterling silver key featuring a Latin emblem and a Junior Classical League membership. Nominees: Dorothy Chrismore, Mary Howe Glascock, Margaret Haymaker, Mary Rogers, and Dan Saxe.

Greetings Gargoyles and a V E Day echo

A garbled column title notes V E Day last Tuesday and a bustling week. Mentions Newton Baker Janet Nixon and a senior play with reviewers contrasting stage and film. Carnival atmosphere and social chatter thread through the piece with a playful warning about Snooper’s future.

No Man’s Land Newton Baker Charlie Ellen Janet Nixon Misery Janet George Terry

Handley Latin Team Stakes High at State Tourney

The Handley Latin Term earned a strong showing at the State Tournament held April 1. Betty June Hurst and Betty Ann Grim tied for first place in State Class B Latin I and B respectively. Luray High won the district plaque for highest team average while Handley finished second with a bronze plaque that has hung on its wall for eight years. The team members were Betty June Hurst, Betty Ann Grim, Mary Howe Glascock, Barbara Hough, Nell BE Bryant and Sara Sencindiver.

Betty June Hust Betty Ann Grim Luray High School Handley Betty June Hurst Mary Howe Glascock Barbara Hough Nell BE. Bryant Sara Sencindiver

Students with All B Grades This Year in Latin I and II

The following students have earned no grade below B during the current school year in Latin I: Nell Bryant Sara Sencindiver Roberta Rinker Weswtood Wright Barbara Darlington Juanita Fletcher Charlotte Jolliffe Ruth Lovett Margit McKee Imogene Minton Shirley Christjohn Dorothy Fleming Mary Lou Rogers James Miller Tommy Cooper Alan Dulaney George Eagle. In Latin II: Betty June Hurst Barbara Hough Elizabeth Baker Barbara Sprenkle Betty Cather.

Nell Bryant Sara Sencindiver Roberta Rinker Weswtood Wright Barbara Darlington Juanita Fletcher Charlotte Jolliffe Ruth Lovett Margit McKee Imogene Minton Shirley Christjohn Dorothy Fleming Mary Lou Rogers James Miller Tommy Cooper Alan Dulaney George Eagle Betty June Hurst Barbara Hough Elizabeth Baker Barbara Sprenkle Betty Cather

Local names list appears in fragmented OCR

A garbled sequence of personal names and surnames including Lulu Glascock Jane Grove Marg it McFarland Helen MacLaugh lin Florence Robinson Beety Grim Cullen Grim Ruth Rich Jimmy McCoy Charles Inson and others. The text shows multiple family and given names with possible surnames such as Grim Haymaker Glascock Danley Hawthorne and Haymaker.

Lulu Glascock Jane Grove Margit McFarland Helen MacLaughlin Florence Robinson Beety J. Grim Cullen Grim Ruth Rich Jimmy McCoy Charles Inson Vergil Betty Ann Grim Mary Howe Glascock Martha Arnold Ibba Danley Massie Hawthorne Leigh Ressseeres Margaret Haymaker Mary Gers Marjorie Haymaker Dan Saxe

Homeward Bound Victory Song May 22 1945

The piece proclaims a homeward journey after victory across the sea. It celebrates triumphs over the enemy, freeing invaded nations, and returning home aboard a deep blue ocean voyage.

U.S Europe Nola I. Chapman

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