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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
3
Winchester Stores Close All Day for Memorial Day
Winchester stores will be closed all day Wednesday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Officials urge shoppers to plan ahead as businesses suspend operations for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Wed
Alumni News Moves and Military Assignments in Korea
Adrian LaRue serves aboard the USS Boxer in Korean waters. Glenn LaVecchia, US Marine Corps, is on the western front in Korea. Bobby Dale, US Air Corps, is hospitalized in Pocoa. Gayle DeHaven, US Air Corps, studies as a Fareagan at Arizona State Co. Edgar White is aboard the USS Tacoma now in Korean waters. John Jones studies as a clerk-typist at Francis E. Warren AFB Cheyenne Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian LaRue
Glenn LaVecchia
US Marine Corps
Korea
Bobby Dale
US Air Corps
Pocoa
Gayle DeHaven
Arizona State Co
Edgar White
John Jones
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Assembly on humane society aims and work described
Thursday's gathering featured Mr. Crozier of the National Humane Society outlining the organization's aims and city efforts to prevent animal cruelty. Miss Bobbie, introduced by Mr. Browning, urged students to visit the SPCA display in Loudoun.
Be Kind To Animals Week Highlights At Virginia Avenue School
Virginia Avenue School wrapped up Be Kind To Animals Week with a student dog show judged by Dr. Mark McHale J Pickney Arthur and Edwin T Snider. Over 400 people watched as ribbons were awarded and prizes gifted by local businesses while Mrs Judges assisted by Mrs Howard White Mrs Billy Forney and Mrs Lemuel Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Avenue School
Mark McHale
J. Pickney Arthur
Edwin T. Snider
Gray and Eddy
Newberry
Hodgson and Brown
Community
Winchester Animal Hospital
Howard White
Billy Forney
Lemuel Brown
Mark
Junior Humane Society
Samsell
Dunn
State Forest Service
Samos
Chapel Music Roles Highlight Week of Services
Virginia Marco led chapel services this week with June Spring at the piano. Joyce Quick directed song on Monday and Wednesday while Joyce Binner led Friday activities. A Junior girls sextet performed Look Away to Heaven on Wednesday and the Science Club Choir sang Sweet Hour of Prayer on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Marco
Joyce Quick
Joyce Binner
Science Club
Girls excel in target practice in Miss Brooks class
A fragment mentions Miss Brooks fourth period physical education class with girls outperforming boys in archery. It notes Robin on averages a hit per period and compares to three faculty members Mr Thompson Mr Strance and Mr Maddox who also hit near once per period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brook
Maddox
Robin On
Aston
Thompson
Strance
Handley Glee Club Concert Opens End of School
D J A Trio with Raymond Dick Ronnie Johnson and Eugene Adams opened the program entertaining students with Jazz Pizzicato and other pieces. The Glee Club led by Miss Haynes performed old favorites and popular tunes leading into a group sing along. Senior Girl’s Glee Club closed with So Long It’s Been Good to Know Ya as all joined on the chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Boys
Raymond Dick
Ronnie Johnson
Eugene Adams
Er Glee Club
Miss Haynes
Girl's Glee Club
Busy seniors balance exams and celebrations before graduation
The Class of 1951 endures a hectic period with many social events and intensive study for final exams beginning today. A luncheon at the George Washington Hotel and a evening rehearsal at Handley Auditorium precede a May 18 gathering at Ann Adams' home to sign yearbook keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Handley Auditorium
Ann Adams
Class of ’51 Graduates After Joy and Sorrow
Saturday evening Diane Hunt Nancy Slonaker Sally Pratt and Gretchen Armstrong hosted a Seniors picnic and hot dog roast. The Baccalaureate Sermon is set for June 3 with the Senior Banquet and Prom on June 6. Graduation for the Class of 1951 follows on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Hunt
Nancy Slonaker
Sally Pratt
Gretchen Armstrong
Junella Wins Honors as Handley Senior and Thespian
Junella, described as the best looking in Handley’s senior class, serves as Apple Blossom Festival princess and acts with the Thespian Players. Her favorite subject is English and football, and she plans to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junella
Handley
Thespian Players
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Beau Brumme of Senior Class: Hair Shendow
Hair is cited as the Beau Brumme of the senior class. He played varsity basketball for two years and competed in track for three. He belongs to the Monogram Club, favors chemistry, and lists September Song and Woody Herman as musical interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stanton Shendow
Beau Brumme
Hair
Monogram Club
Woody Herman
Connie shines in sports and beyond as campus leader
A profile highlights Connie as a top sports and sportsmanship figure. She captains basketball and volleyball teams, manages badminton, and was named Queen of Athletics at the Athletic Hop. Her musical tastes include My Heart Cries For You and Gene Krupa's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie
Badmitten
Gene Krupa
Strayer
College
Connie Named Cutest Senior Class Girl at Handley
Connie, a cheerful senior, is celebrated as the cutest girl in the senior class. She has participated in many school activities, excelled in girls athletics, served as manager in 1949 50, and been a member of the Monogram Club and Cultural Club. Her ambition is to graduate and become a successful homemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie
Handley
Monogram
Nancy Slonaker A Versatile Senior Known For Wit And Talent
Nancy Slonaker, a senior at Handley High, is renowned for wit and versatility. She has starred in acapella and Latin choirs, served on Handian staff, and contributed to publicity for the Senior Play, Junior Prom, and Athletic Hop. Her hobbies include swimming, cooking, and sewing as she aims to excel in all school tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Slonaker
Nancy Acapella
Nancy
Handley High School
Jo shines in school bands and hopeful for married life
A profile of Jo, a pianist in the Concert and Military Bands, secretary of the Concert Band, and student who favors bookkeeping and football. She loves Vaughan Monroe and the tune Harbor Lights and plans to settle down in marriage after high school, projecting a cheerful, helpful persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan Monroe
Harbor Lights
Woodmen and Odd Fellows Memorial Rites Set for Mt Hebron
The Woodmen of World and the Odd Fellows plan Annual Memorial Services Sunday at Mt Hebron Cemetery on June 3 replacing June 10. Members meet at the Odd Fellows Hall at 2 30 p m and march to the cemetery. If rain the service moves to the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hebron
Woodmen of World and the Odd Fellows
Odd Fellow’s
Armory
Night Training in Plane Spotting Scheduled June 23
Newburgh New York reports a 36 hour night training exercise for 210000 civilian career members of the ground observer corps to begin Saturday morning June 23 with participants including Kent Ghoe and Virginia in the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
N. Y
Ground Observer Corps
Kent Ghoe
Virginia
Chiefs of Staff during final years of Leahy era
The Joint Chiefs of Staff during the late tenure of President William D. Leahy included Army General George C. Marshall as Chairman with Navy Admiral William D. Leahy serving as a guiding senior figure. Other members spanned the services reflecting the wartime leadership structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bps
Wiliam D. Leahy
Bob Hope Birthday Memoir Highlights Career Milestones
Bob Hope born May 29 1903 in London as Lester Townes Hope. He grew up in Cleveland and built a career as a comedian actor and entertainer. Early work included vaudeville with Fatty Arbuckle and a role in Roberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hope
London
Lester Townes Hope
America
Cleveland
Fatty” Arbucile
Roberta
Japanese Drown as American LST Rams Vessel in Tokyo Bay
The Yomiuri reports ten Japanese sailors drowned after an American LST rammed their 19 ton boat in Tokyo Bay. The incident underscores risks faced by merchant and military crews during tense postwar operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Tokyo Bay
Yomiuri
President Truman Goes A Cruising
President Truman cruises down the Potomac on a yacht for about four days, his longest vacation since Key West. About ten White House staff members accompany him including Secretaries Short and Hassett and Aide Dawson. No fixed itinerary announced. voyage will sail the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Key West
Fila
White House
Joseph H. Short
William D. Hassett
Donald S. Dawson
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
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Mary Martha Eisenberg
Suzanne Smith
Barbara Wheeler
Carolyn Stanley
Betty Davis
Helen Page Coble
Editorial
Alumni News
Virginia Avenue News
Order of the Golden Rule
Tts
Junella Mae Shade
Connie Lee Shull
Constance Ann Sine
Braddock ST
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Veterans OF Foreign Wars
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Poppy Bay
A &N Store
American Agricultural Chemical Co., Inc
J. W. Arthur
Miss Robbin Arthur
Ann Barnhart
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
Bayliss & Patterson
Branner’s Sport Shop
Herbert Bergzat, Inc
H. W. Butler & Bro
Anna Mae Butler
Miss Joyce Butler
June Butler
Martha Butler
Susan Butler
Caldwell Sites Co
Cammer Tice Co
Citizens of
Miss Esther Dearing
Diamond Cab
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
Farmers & Merchants National Miller's Hardware Bank
Ed Moore
the Flower Shop Bros
Floyd’s
Esso
Food Center
Miller
Fort Loudoun
Gaunt’s Drug Store
Golden Glow Coffee Shop
W. T. Grant & Co
Gray & Eddy Green Chemical Co., Inc
Henry T. Goode & Son
J. W. Grove Furniture Co
Hansbrough & Carter
Gardner B. Willyard & Son
Miss Ann Holler
Mary Lou Hollis
Huntsberry
Mary Kaknis
Keffer's Grocery
Kurtz Furniture Life Insurance Co
Lupten Orchard Service, Inc
Earl
Mason Miller & Anderson
Niagara Chemical Division
Northern Virginia Power Co
Patton's Transfer
J. C. Penney, Co
Polly’s Cab, Inc
John W. Rosenberger & Co
H. C. Sheets & Son
Shenandoah Motor Co
Nancy Sjostrom
B, M. Sullivan Television & Radio Service
Virginia Lean & Thrift Co
Western Auto Store
Carolyn Wheeler
Willey’s Grocery
Mary Wilson
WINC
Winchester News
Winchester Seed Co
Winchester Steak House
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