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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1952

Page

2

Handley booklet earns Distinguish rating in state contest

The Handley booklet submitted to the State Literary Contest received a Distinguished rating. It included two poems The Silence of Life by Phiomena Stulz and March 1st Snow by Joe Ann Sher, two essays How I Got to Go Florida by Patricia Ebert and I collect Dixieland Dance Records by Clay Carr Jr., and two short stories A Friend in Need by Ann Arthur and For Meritorious Conduct by Ann Bowers.

Handley Phiomena Stulz Joe Ann Sher Florida Patricia Ebert Clay Carr Jr Ann Arthur Ann Bowers

Sophomore class selects Kendall for president

Sophomore advisers report the election of officers for the coming year. Bobby Kendall wins the presidency with Alan Peir as vice president and Jean Anderson as secretary treasurer. The move signals planned activities for the sophomore class and future junior leadership.

Bobby Kendall Alan Peer Jean Anderson

Newspaper Staff Roster Listing Editors Reporters

Margaret Duckwall editor Leslie Miller assistant editor Pegey Long Ann Weatherholtz Nancy Quarles Ann Arthur Alice Glover Freda Seldon Betty Kendall Cappy Saxe Kitty Clark Jimmy Omps listed as newsroom staff and reporters in the issue.

Pegey Long Ann Weatherholtz Nancy Quarles Ann Arthur Alice Glover Freda Seldon Betty Kendall Cappy Saxe Kitty Clark Jimmy Omps

Handley High School Editorial On Graduates Duty and Integrity

A reflective editorial notes each graduate has gained as much as invested in the school year. It emphasizes the future benefit of personal integrity and fairness learned at Handley and urges those continuing beyond June 10 to uphold high standards, promising personal payback for effort.

John W Ife Handley

Handley Band Fifth Spring Concert Delights Audience

Friday night the Handley Concert Band conducted by Mr Gavien Strance presented its fifth Spring Concert with semi classical and popular selections including Sleep For Beauty Waltz Chardas Tribute to Romberg and Canta Sarri En to. Gershwin pieces and several marches highlighted the program. Seventeen band members will graduate this year listing Bruce McFadden Rene Hauptman Betty Lou Kendall Dorothy Groves Pegsy Kelle Patricia Boyer James Marco Peggy Long Helen Boyd Mary Foltz Ronald Adams Luther Conner Jack Carr John Pickeral Robert Bumycordner James Prince and James McFadden. The concert was among the best the band has given and was enjoyed by all.

Handley Concert Band Gavien Strance Romberg George Gershwin Bruce McFadden Rene Hauptman Betty Lou Kendall Dorothy Groves Pegsy Kelle Patricia Boyer James Marco Peggy Long Helen Boyd Mary Foltz Ronald Adams Luther Conner Jack Carr John Pickeral Robert Bumycordner James Prince James McFadden

Ann Arthur and Earl Fauver Earn Latin Tourney Honors

Ann Arthur and Earl Fauver of Handley earned the only two awards at the State Latin Tournament for class B schools. Earl placed first in the first year exam, while Ann won the top honor in the fourth year class. Stephen Brown received an honorable mention in First-year Latin.

Ann Arthur Earl Fauver Ann Earl Handley Virginia Fouth Stephen Brown

Latin Day Celebrated With Student Pranks and Exhibit

Last Tuesday the Latin Department marked Latin Day with playful punishment where Servi carried books opened doors and allowed winners to go first. A special Latin exhibit was also viewed in the main hall during the event.

Senior Interviews: John Stryker The Handy Prom Builder

John Stryker is described as a versatile craftsman with a hammer and paintbrush, who helped erect the prom Penthouse and set for the Senior Play. He leads the Lupton I horticultural Club, serves on the Executive Council, and contributes to the Jun ior Stand and Handlian Staff. His dream is a bakery called Stryver's 200 per cent All-Butter Bread.

John Stryker Johnny John Lupton Horticultural Club Handley Stryver

Garland Papp Star Athlete and Leader at Handley High

The article follows Garland known as Papp from Winchester, highlighting a storied athletic career at Handley. A 1951 football co captain, he also ran track, led clubs, and served on committees while aiming his son toward All American football.

Garland Monogram Club Lupton Horticulture Club

Hose Tall Senior Masters Art and Basketball Talent

Hose, a six foot three inch senior, excels in art and farming. He contributed to the 1952 Handiian as Art Staff and posters for events. Active in Band, JV and Varsity basketball, he has worked in dry cleaning and plans training at the National Institute of Cleaners and Dyers. His typing skill is seen as a business asset.

Hose

Virginia's Quiet Demeanor Marks Her School Roles

Virginia is described as a cheerful, humorous student involved in the Junior Stand and Handilian staff, serving as a typist. She helped as an usherette at Baccalaureate, enjoys watching television, and lists typing and office experience as future assets.

Virginia's Rotary Journey Sparks Friendships

The text highlights Virginia's affiliation with Rotary, noting her likable nature and strong interest. It asserts she will be successful and form many friendships through Rotary activities.

Rotary Virginia

Irene inspires with cheerful volunteer service andims

Irene shows lifelong helpfulness and quick money handling in the school lunchroom. She served on the Junior Stand and Junior Dance Committees and the Senior Play ticket committee, was an usherette at the Graduation Sermon, and works well on typing tasks. She aims to be an office worker or a friendly phone voice in the future.

Irene

Vickie Named Senior Class Favorite With Wide Campus Ties

Vickie, popular in the Senior class, originally from Washington DC, is described for her friendliness and ability to lift any mood. She served on the Junior Stand, helped with class dances, sang in the Junior High Glee Club, and took roles as usherette at Baccalaureate and the Senior Play. She belongs to the Library Club, Horticultural Club, and the 52 Handiian staff, with sewing as her favorite subject and hobby. Her future plans include work for the Defense Department in Arlington.

Vickie Washington, D. C Library Club Horticultural Club Defense Department Arlington

Sally Getzendanner Named Editor-in-Chief of HANDLIAN

During a May 16 meeting the class of 1953 selected Sally Getzendanner as Editor-in-Chief and John Arnold as Business Manager for HANDLIAN. They have begun choosing staff and aim to make next year's HANDLIAN a great success.

Handlian Sally Getzendanner John Arnold

Senior Girls Impressed By Lady Marine Visit

A Lady Marine who joined in 1943 spoke to senior girls about the benefits of becoming a Woman Marine. Her visit inspired interest among students, though none have signed up yet.

Lady Marine

Miss Corkey Recalls Hawaii Trip For Fifth Grade

Last Tuesday afternoon Miss Corkey spoke to Mrs. Sager's fifth grade class about her Hawaii trip last summer. She displayed black sand a lava fragment a lava burned paper and shared records and photos including the U S S Arizona an Hawaiian feast volcanoes and Pearl Harbor.

Blackburn Discus Winner at AAU

Jimmy Blackburn of Hantey Track won the Junior discus at Lynchburg with a 128 feet 3 3/4 inch throw. He narrowly missed the collegiate record of 128 feet 4 1/4 inches set by Melvin Dunlap. Donald Cochran, ex-Handley and Virginia Tech senior, won the javelin with 202 feet 11 1/4 inches and also holds Handley’s record at 177 feet.

Lynchburg Jimmy Blackburn Hantey Blackburn Melvin Dunlap Jimmy Donald Cochran Handley Cochran

Wedding of Peleus and Thetis Presented by Sixth Grade

Last Wednesday a junior Evening Star report describes a sixth grade wedding reenactment for Peleus and Thetis in Mr Pelion's class. Students acted as mythic figures including Reader Anita Fidler Thetis Ann Sirbaugh and Jupiter Joyce Crum.

Evening Star Peleus Thetis Pelion Anderson Caviliar Solomon Levi Vesta Mr. Pelion Anita Fidler Ann Sirbaugh Patricia Goode Carolyn Terretta Carlotta Wisecarver Ellen Riley Pan Alonzo Jones Ann Bosserman Vestal Harriet Miller Susan Eddy Betty Jo Johnson Sara Yeakley Jean Nethers Leigh Smith Priest John Kater William Sydnor Juno Wife of Jupiter Judith Cather Joyce Crum Pluto Thomas Glass Proserpina Sally Dunn Mars Sally Madden Minerva Ellen Custer Venus Susan Ray Kuykendall Ceves Ann Sul

Assembly Program by Junior Glee Club Delights Crowd

Last Friday the Junior High Glee Club under Miss Haynes presented its first assembly. About 80 girls sang several songs including Carry Me Back to Old Virginia and There’s Music in the Air as the audience joined in. The program featured A Merry Life Marianna and Village Dance, with a playful race between Miss Finklestein and the audience as the group performed Humoresque.

Haynes Old Virginia Marianna Miss Finklestein

Chatter 14 Jr. Star finds a new word in school room

Chatter notes a misspelled banner GENERAB ORGANIZA TION in the senior boys room. Mentions Washington trip by Biology and Cicero students, a twelve hour journey with five stops for $2, and a Latin Tournament raising funds for Mrs. Perry.

Chatter 14 Generab Organization Mr. Webster Biology Cicero Washington

Juniors Lead Prom Committees This Year

Juniors head the prom committees with Carolyn Copenhaver Decorations Bob Gipe Orchestra Committee Janet Garber Refreshment Committee and Les Arnold and his Orchestra providing the music for the junior senior prom.

Carolyn Copenhaver Bob Gipe Janet Garber Les Arnold

Victims of B-45 Crash Identified

Franklin Virginia reports three Air Force officers killed when B-45 Tornado jet bomber exploded and crashed near a highway. Pilot First Lt. Herbert W. Remington co pilot Second Lt. Jerry O. Causey and aerial observer First Lt. Anthony L. Butler identified. Wives listed in Hampton Newport News. Records sent to England.

Franklin Air Force England Here Herbert W. Remington Jerry O. Causey Anthony 8. Butler 47Th 49Th Air Division U. S

How's Your I Q Answers Quiz Page 4

The page lists quiz answers with items including Guilty False Philadelphia displacement tonnage Mark Antony Minnesota George Washington Charlotte Amalie Alaska Sarah Bernhardt and notes life expectancy trends showing Negroes and Indians rising faster than whites.

L. Guilty Philadelphia Mark Antony Minnesota George Washington Charlotte Amalie Alaska Sarah Bernhardt United States

Estate and Auction Listings May 30 to June 14 in West Virginia

Sales directory lists multiple auctions across Gerrardstown Wardensville Winchester and surrounding areas in Virginia and West Virginia. Items include antiques modern furniture groceries livestock farm equipment and real estate with dates May 30 June 14 and various auctioneers such as Maurice Beall Strong Lewis Chas Duvall and E H Woore.

Keightly T. Wilson Gerrardstown W Va Winchester Milling Corp School House Wardensville W. Va Maurice Beall Ralph F. Beaver Winchester Front Royal Rd W. Strong Lewis & Chas R. Duval Carroll Bush Clowser Clark St Duvalls Albert’c. Lacy Mt. Williams Chas R. Duvall E H Woore Clearbrook Chas. R. Duvall

Earning Threshold for Social Security Benefits

A person may not draw Social Security in any month in which he earns over $50 in employment covered by the law. There is no limit on earnings from work not covered by Social Security.

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Junior Evening Star Eeeeee Handley High School Handley Literary Contest Kendall Mrs. Virgie Edna McMullen Rosenberger and Co., Inc Braddock St Margaret Duckwall Leslie Miller Editorial Chrombenr GOWEN Jones John M. Stryker Garland Clark Papp Charles Crisman, Jr Virginia Dehaven Virgin S & Typist Baccalareate Yee Keystone John Stuart & CO Irene Verring Verlene Godlove Miss Corkey Hawaii AAU Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply N. Cameron Remington and Causey Hampton Butler Newport News I. Q Frederick County Civil and Police Justice Court Lygia Leake Calvin J. Bowers G. G. Baker City of Winchester Pittsburgh Architectural N. Cameron St Hester Horst & Bittner Farm Machinery Auction Waynesboro Airport Waynesboro Ralph W. Horst Horst Martin, Wagner Honodel & Raifsnider Drive Americas Nash Motors Nash Kelvindor Corp Detroit Mach Ambassador the Statesman the Rambler Nash Loudoun St Orkin America S. Loudoun ST
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