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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1940

Page

3

Fight at Democratic Meet in Waco Over 1932 Delegates

In Waco a clash erupted between supporters of John Nance Garner and Franklin D. Roosevelt as Texas delegates debated pledging to Garner or Roosevelt. Mayor Miller of Austin led a harmony faction favoring Garner while avoiding a stop Roosevelt stance. An altercation involved Maverick and Miller with punches and a hit to Maverick’s chest.

Waco Tex Maury Ma San Antonio Roosevelt Miller Austin Texas John Nance Garner Harmony Garner Maverick Floyd McGown

New Construction At Military Posts

The House Military Committee approved a bill to authorize 15 million dollars for construction at military posts and land acquisitions. Planned projects include Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland 210000 Fort Belvoir Virginia 60000 Edgewood Arsenal Maryland 432476 Fort Myer Virginia 84000 Fort Monroe Virginia 179500.

Washington House Military Committee Aberdeen Proving Ground Fort Belvoir Edgewood Arsenal Fort Myer Fort Monroe

Germany Renews Promise Not To Molest Liner Roosevelt

Berlin on May 29 reports the German government informed the U S embassy it has issued strict orders to naval units not to molest the United States liner President Roosevelt en route to Ireland to evacuate Americans. Germany warned it has information that enemies aim to attack the Roosevelt to strain ties.

Berlin United States Roosevelt Ireland Amercans Germany

Big Five Banks of England Headquartered in London

The Midlands, Lloyds, Barclays, Westminster and the National Provincial form England’s Big Five banks. Their main offices are all located in London.

Banks England The Midland Lloyd’s Barclays Westminister National Provincial London

Voyage to Summer Harbor for Senior Sailors

The article frames the school year as a voyage toward summer freedom. It contrasts students who worked through winter with those who vacationed, noting that some will struggle while others will reach calm seas. Seniors will explore tributaries toward futures, some difficult to enter, others smooth, with final wishes of bon voyage.

Senior class sendoff tears and teasing notes in Handiian

Exuberant farewell page notes reveal seniors sobbing about exams and commencement while teasing friends and mentioning Klimes, Lester, Butch Fowle, Ritter, Pansler, Peggy Anderson, and Bill Miller in a playful yearbook sendoff full of inside jokes and lingering memories.

Klimes Lester Coal Shore Butch Fowle Weasel Esdialemby Ritter Skip Pansler Hurst Hamman Rat Butler Peggy Anderson Casanova Bill Herbie” Miller

Seniors To Be Entertained By Local Clubs At Dinner

A group of seniors will be guests tonight at a dinner hosted by the Kiwanis Lions and Rotary clubs at the George Washington Hotel. Rotarians oversee the program this year after a switch from a luncheon format last year.

Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary Clubs George Washington Hotel Rotarians

Definitions of dating types from a humorous glossary

A witty block defines man as a kiss attempt on a first date. A brute is one who tries and fails. A coward avoids attempt but believes success possible. A wise guy knows he cannot get away with it and does not try. A gentleman waits until the second date.

Louise Ensogna and Phyllis Fowle Elected Captains of BaseBall Teams

Louise Ensogna named captain of the Maroons and Phyllis Fowle chosen captain of the Shamrocks as the first baseball practice opened Tuesday. The two teams and lineup were announced with players listed for Shamrocks and Maroons along with substitutes and officers.

Louise Ensogna Phyllis Fowle Eld Previn Fowle Shamrocks Louiseen Maroons Ruby Landacre A. M. Baker N. Shanholtzer D. Dorsey P. Nickleson C. Schlack M. Carpenter A. Woolfolk A. Robinson A. Burchell Shryock , J. DeHaven Massey M. M. Everhart L. B. Fawcett J. Weatherholtz N. Browne E. Trenary J. Womack P. Anderson M. Kline B. Gearing B. Hendrie

Trivia about Clark Gable fans and old media notes

Clark Gable reportedly receives three car loads of fan mail daily. Women are escorting dates to movies and outings at personal expense. The Metropolitan Opera House allocates about $1,000,000 yearly. CBS spends $400,000 annually to feature Elmer Davis for ten five minute segments. wee Bonnie Baker claims she sang Oh Johnny many times. The film Rebecca ranks second to Gone With the Wind in popularity.

Clark Gable Metropolitan Opera House Columbia Broadcasting System Elmer Davis Wee Bonnie Baker Johnny Rebecca

Inquiring Reporter What will you miss most about dear old Handley

Students list memories and people they will miss at Handley High School including teachers Mrs Barr Mr Maddox Mr Hale and Mr Browning plus friends and activities such as study halls debates dances and the pageant all named individuals share affection for their school at a junior year feature.

Handley Tom Ritter Marion Hurst Mrs. Barr Evening Star Jackie English Kitty Baker Hurst Ann Klimes Mr. Maddox Jean Forney Farley Massey Mr. Browning Paul Bourjaily Mr. Hale Mildred Smith Bill Sullivan Deedie Dunn Herbie” Miller

Boys Monogram Club Initiates New Members

Twenty juniors joined the Boys Monogram Club in an initiation at the school. They wore mismatched outfits with father's pants inside out and were celebrated at a banquet with recitations and antics. Members named include Garber Tavenner Whitham Burke Cochran Pope Quarles Patton Timbrook Richards White Anderson Green Huyett Perry Oates Fansler Whitlock.

Monogram Club Aed E. Garber F. Tavenner W. Whitham R. Burke C. Whiting

Our Dignified Seniors and Their Ambitions at Winchester

Readable bits list seniors and aims from a Winchester group: Asbury Taylor nicknamed Browning admirer. Nina Ramacciotti reads and is elected Best Girl Citizen. James Taylor known for football. Lucille Spillman plans to work for Monticello News Agency and acted in senior play. Timrod Kenzil Timbrook collects pictures. Dorothy Snyder enjoys classical music and aims for a sheepskin. Irvin Zuckerman wants to be C P A and Handlian roles. Millie Smith undecided among arts. Samuel Triplett aims to be professor of Ancient History. Polly Ramacciotti collects recipes and eyes Washington area nursing. Doris Van Lear dances and seeks secretary work. Louise Wilson keeps a scrapbook and eyes Washington area secretary. many note activities in Handlian staff, orchestra, football, and senior committees.

Nina Ramacciotti Hobbie Winchester Handlian Dorothy. Snyder Philharmonic Symphony

Mr Coe's Room Banquet Planned at Idea Glow Room

Mr Coe's homeroom will host a banquet at the Idea Glow banquet room with Marshall Farmer ex president of the class giving the banquet and Vincent Fansler as toastmaster. Principal speakers include Marshall Farmer and room officers Leon Pope Eli Garber Paul Jennings Bobby Williams Virgil Strader and others. Afterward the boys will be entertained with a mood luck event and cautions about eating too much.

Mr. Coe Marshall Farmer Vincent Fansler Leon Pope Eli Garber Paul Jennings Bobby Williams Virgil Strader

Hit Parade Delights and After School Singalong Items

A clipped list of songs and performers includes Slightly Terrific Car The Trouble With Me Is You Lester Arnold Never Smile Again Marion Hurst Yes Are All I ve Wanted Bee ath Play G W I d Be Lost Without You Willie Cather It s A Wonderful World After School Is Out The Sky Fell Down When I Met You Margaret Dick You Must Have Been A Wonderful Baby Prances Bickers Let s All Sing Together The Glee Club.

Lester Arnold Marion Hurst G. W Willie Cather Margaret Dick The Glee Club

Maroon and White Quill Completes First Year

The final issue marks one full year of the Junior High School magazine. It features short stories workshop projects garden articles and humorous jokes. Congratulations are extended to the Junior High School and sponsors Miss Kelly and Miss Shiley for a well prepared publication.

Kelly Shiley

Assembly Ratings Boosters Score School Programs

The Booster Club rated assembly programs with stars from four to one. Entries include Rip Van Winkle Wings Over America Boy Scout Quiz A Capella Choir and various rooms and groups such as Mrs. Perry's Room Miss Laughton's Room and Miss Martin's Room.

Booster Club Rip van Winkle Wings Over America Mrs. Perry U. of Va General Motors Miss Laughton Miss Martin Kay Kyser Shenandoah College Glee Club

Amateur photography and campus hobbies listed

A reading of student notes shows Goldie Wingfield interested in amateur photography near Boyce and aspiring to travel the United States. Carlyle Whiting and Ardelle pursue varied hobbies, with ambitions in staff roles and English public speaking. Jackie Womack aims at journalism and secretary roles. Lois Yost expresses a fascination with horse racing and nursing interests.

Goldie” Wingfield Boyce United States Lois Yost

No Need For Panic Duff-Cooper Tells Britain

London May 29 Alfred Duff-Cooper minister of information said in a broadcast that Britain should not pass judgment on Belgium's capitulation. He noted the Belgian army's brave fight and the grave situation of the British Expeditionary Force but urged there is no cause for panic and confidence in ultimate victory remains.

London Alfred Duffe Tion Belgium Duff Cooper

American checks fall to seventy percent value in Budapest

In Budapest on May 29 American bank checks were valued at about 70 percent of their face amount as fears grew that Italy would enter the war, hindering normal communications with Central Europe. Banks were cashing $100 checks for $70 amid the expected disruption in returns to New York.

Budapest Italy Europe United States York

American freighter Charles R. McCormick released by Germans

The Charles R. McCormick, an American freighter held at Bergen during the invasion, is released and will sail to New York June 1. Stockard and Company report the Bergen agent says cargo bound for Finland will be unloaded and held for prize court disposition. The ship with a 32 crew reached Bergen before the invasion and sustained slight damage along with the Flying Fish.

New York Charles R. McCormick Bergen Norway Stockard and Company Cable Finland Flying Fish

Noted Midget Dead

Philippe Nicol a 58 year old midget who ran a miniature home in Montreal died after brief illness His widow also a midget and a 13 year old son survive

Montreal Philippe Nicol

Booster Club Thanks The Star For School News Support

Dear Editor of The Star expresses gratitude from Handley Booster Club and student body for printing school news weekly. Appreciation notes cooperation assistance credited with making Junior Evening Star a success.

the Star Booster Club Handley Star Junior Evening Star

Poem Line and World War Participation Figures

The author of Give me your tired your ag of your huddled masses yearning to breathe free is Emma Lazarus. About 400000 Negro participated in World War II with American forces. 9800 were killed.

Emma Lazarus

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Waco, Tex Parlett Funeral Home Gainesboro Blau and and Anderson N. Braddock St Him Handley High School Evenina Boys’ Monogram Club Victor Asbury” Taylor Hawks Colleen Valley Avenue Browning James Taylor Saamele Lucille Spillman Spillie Honor Bright Monticello Charlottesville, Va Kenzil Timbrook Timrod Withare Hobbie Irvin Zuckerman L. Zuckalin and Sons Harrisonburg Berryville C. P.A Millie” Smith Wassel Samuel Calvert Triplett Polly” Ramacciotti Blue Barron Doris van Lear Louise Wilson Weezer Assembly Roberta Ma Carlyle Whiting Ardelle U. S. Army Zantha Willis Martinsburg Ruth Wright Jackie Womack Maury U. S. Department of Agriculture Good Housekeeping Institute Pingley Carper Duff-Cooper Britain U. 8S Open Forum Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Auto Supply & Service Stores DODGE Etro” Trucks Pine Motor CO Corner Braddock & Cetil Sts
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