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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1942
Page
3
Hampden-Sydney May 27 Governor Colgate W. Darden Jr at the 166th commencement urged the class of 1942 to carry the war to a successful conclusion and to seek a peace that reflects concerted action and preserves Anglo Saxon culture. He warned there is no peace halfway down the road and warned of months or years of struggle ahead.
An Eastern Canadian port reported the arrival of another Canadian troop convoy and a detachment of German internees. The prisoners, once in Britain and then sent to Canada, protested they were allies friends. They will join labor corps to repair air raid damage in Britain along with Canadian airmen, Poles, Czechs and a few Americans.
Winifred Wilach and Julie De Haven were elected captains of the Maroons softball team. The selection wraps up girls athletics for the year as teams competed across soccer basketball badminton volleyball with Shamrocks also posting strong showings.
Teens chat about latest fads and gossip at a local Friday gathering. The group mentions skate, hockey plans, Latin class, and a party looming after exams with Betsey and Pat noted as friends and former flames.
A batch of Handley students received letters in reply to Christmas cards sent to Winchester schoolchildren in England. The letters, written around January 26, include pictures from the writers and aim to bring pleasure to Winchester children through reciprocated correspondence from America.
A fragmented list of names and brief phrases includes Betty Jo Hildebrand Alice Amos John Peggy Louie Students Jeannie Whitham Anne Martha Susan Lee Doris Kitty Arnold Susie Beatrice and various song titles. The readable items resemble a scrapbook or yearbook style collection of lines and names with musical titles.
Colleen, a June graduate, is a member of the Booster and Library Clubs the band and the General Organization. She serves as Historian for the Class of 42 and plans to work as a secretary or stenographer after leaving school.
Cia will graduate this June with a commercial diploma and hopes to become a secretary. She enjoys dancing and playing the mandolin, collects photographs, and is a member of the Brats group in the G.O. organization.
Friday afternoon the Latin choir staged an all Latin program under Mrs Haynes and Miss Haynes direction. Marie Garber sang a solo while several boys presented a skit on Latin class benefits. Cast includes Marie Garber and many named students and teachers.
A playful list compares local residents and figures using vivid similes. The item catalogs traits from Aaron Zuckerman to Mary Miller, naming individuals such as Doris Register, Izzie, Maxine Grubbs, Mr. Joyce, Bigelow, Edgar Whiting, Ann Robinson, Billy Har, Janie Over, Lou, Slick, Alta, and others in a lighthearted, gossip style.
A stream of overheard notes mentions Reggie walking home in the rain, Edgar Whiting blushing during poetry, Susie and Mr Hale's chemistry wine mishap, Irene hosting a house party with Judy and Agnes, upcoming exams, Helen Kibler contemplating engagement, Libby Linkous and Jane Lanahan marrying after school, Peewee's antics, and Anna Lee Easter becoming a history teacher.
Gossip filled column from Charlestown notes social life at the high school. Mentions date with Billy Kerfoot at a station wagon and a dance invite for Vivian. References to Bill Butler Harty and others, trips to Martinsburg, and a playful tease about exams and Snoopie closing.
Joe Harry, incoming president of the Executive Council, spoke Wednesday in the assembly about plans for next year. He outlined goals for governance, student engagement, and campus initiatives.
The monitor system stays with the seniors this year as Joe gains approval. He proposes extending the lunch period by ten minutes at the expense of advisory time. Friday dances may start monthly, then bi monthly if successful, and new clubs such as camera, literary, and language are planned.
A list of residents with brief future plans including Nancy Lee Coble pursuing vocal practice, Helen Kibler visiting Maine, Jim Hayette leaving town next year, Hog Genius resting, Edna Sibert moving away, Brenda Carter swimming, Colleen Shine sleeping, and Julia DeHaven enjoying moonlight nights.
The passage questions whether seniors skipped exams and if boys asked girls for dates ahead of dances. It notes Mr. Quarles allowed Steve to take a certain person to dances and mentions reactions by Susan Alta and Mary. Exams began Monday and Housekeeping details are debated.
The letter urges continuing defense stamp purchases during summer vacations and asks students to aid apple picking in October due to labor shortages. It notes the need for patriotic student work as part of the war effort and mentions farm labor demands for apple harvest.
Janet Lovett in 1944 reflects on students feeling unable to complete school work yet willing to consider disbanding high school during the period. She notes the need to work things out later, emphasizes student compensation, and frames sacrifice as minimal compared to servicemen and servicewomen on the front. Decision to think seriously and resolve to do their best.
Middleway Virginia notes sheep shearing and good lambs with fair prices. Pasture and hay crop prospects look strong. Local health generally good. visitors include Howell Young of Washington DC. Social mentions include visits by Mrs. Evelyn Parish and others, with improving residents Paul Jennings and R L Macnight.
German high command says bombers sank an 8000 ton merchantman and damaged five others in a heavily guarded convoy between Iceland and the North Cape. The report cites German broadcasts.
A local paper highlights neighborhood concerns and community events, delivering timely news, notices, and features that engage residents in civic and cultural life. It emphasizes accessibility, local voices, and practical information for daily living.
Middletown notes week end visitors and family updates. Mrs. W T Ross returns to Clarksburg after visiting her son Clyde Ross and family. Several Washington guests stay with Mrs Bernice Burdette. Loring Carper, stationed in Newfoundland, promoted to 5th Class Specialist. Major A F Weirick visits family.
The House approved a bill to prosecute labor unions under anti-racketeering laws and impose penalties for interference with commerce moves. The measure passed 9 to 3 and does not explicitly name unions, per author Rep Hobbs who called highway robbery the same regardless of union card.
The STAR reports press time references showing 9 P.M. in London 10 P.M. in Berlin and Rome and 11 P.M. in the Balkans as late news across time zones.
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