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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1961

Page

5

Handlian Drews Dedication to Dr Bushong

The 1961 Handlian was dedicated in an assembly on Thursday May 25. Dr Quarles introduced Doug John editor in chief and Laura Shade assistant editor as well as Billy Webber business manager and Robbie Prettyman assistant business manager. The dedicatee was Dr Millard K Bushong and Handlians were presented to Dr Quarles Mrs Peery Mr Fry Miss Snider Mrs Lichliter Mrs Thomas Mr Philips Miss Finkstein Mrs Garrabrandt Mr Sher and Miss Hiner. Friel received a Hand for selling the most yearbooks and students received their annuals praised as the BEST ever.

Quarles Doug John Laura Shade Billy Webber Robbie Prettyman Millard K. Bushong Peery Fry Snider

Some Excuses For Being Late Seniors Graduation Practice

A student body feature records excuses for lateness to a graduation practice at 7 30 pm on a Wednesday evening. Causes include running out of gas work delays and stopped watches. The piece also notes Lake Ontario’s width of 53 miles as the narrowest of the Great Lakes.

Arthur Is Ronnie Gor Clinton Inn Ronnie Allan Jacs Jim Shulber David Carer Lake Ontario Great Lakes

Editorial staff list and byline details

Editor in Chief Nancy Bell and Assistant Editor Marsha Fretwell lead a roster of reporters including Nancy Flickinger Mary Evans Deedee Huntsberry Laura Shade Rosanna Hodson Carol Jean Smalls Sandra Carpenter Mary June Aikens Joyce Bly Ginny Germelman Linda Slonaker Mary Ellen Snyder Rosalind Butler Karen Cowsert Anne Clare Dick Susan Harper and Shirley Miller.

Nancy Flickinger Mary Evans Deedee Huntsberry Laura Shade Rosanna Hodson Carol Jean Smalls Sandra Carpenter Mary June Aikens Joyce Bly Ginny Germelman Linda Slonaker Mary Ellen Snyder Rosalind Butler Karen Cowsert Anne Clare Dick Susan Harper Shirley Miller

Graduation Remains of the Handley Class of 1961

The Junior Evening Star editorial honors Handley High School seniors class of 1961 for athletic leadership in football basketball and track. It notes loss of Band and Blue Club leaders and highlights achievements in math science languages and writing for undergraduates ahead.

Band and Blue Club Handley Thespian Club Library Club Mongram Booster Club

Baccalaureate Program Announced for 1961 Graduates

On Sunday June 4 the baccalaureate sermon for the 1961 class will be held at 8 p.m. in Handley High School auditorium. The program includes processional hymns, prayers, scripture, a sermon by Rev. William Latane Lumpkin D D, introductions, solos, and choir performances conducted by Glee Club director Haynes with Miss Charlotte DeHart at the piano.

Handley High School Walch Glee Club Welsh Williams Charles J. Bright Holy Lord God Noble Cain John Kinzie William Latane Lumpkin Freemason Street Artist Church Norfolk Arnby Gwendolyn Haynes Charlotte DeHart Handley Auditorium George Glass Marsha Fretwell Mike Pierce Mary Evans

Seniors Praise Yearbook Excellence in Junior Evening Star

The writer lauds the Junior Evening Star for efficiently bringing school news and events to the public and expresses intent to follow the precedent next year. Best wishes are sent to the seniors and a desire to stay in touch about their college and career activities is stated.

Lian Evening Star

Handley High Dedicates Handlian to Dr. Millard K Bushong

Senior Class of 1961 dedicates its Handlian to Dr. Millard K Bushong. Bushong joined Handley faculty in 1955 teaching history and government and earned a Fulbright Scholarship to England. He left Handley in 1959 for the exchange program and returned this year to share talks on life in England.

Millard K. Bushong Millard Bushong Handley Bushong Roanoke College University of West Virginia England Plymouth

Book Store Open For Student Textbook Reuse

The second hand book store will operate during examinations from 11 to 12 30 daily and on Tuesday June 6 before and after school to receive textbooks from students wishing to sell them. Students should place a slip with their name and price inside each book.

Ee En Ge

Five First Year Students Honored in Latin Tournament

Five first year students attended the Language Tournament in Harrisonburg and received honorable mention for Latin display. The honorees are Ronald Bucher Susan Goode Diane Grim Linda Mallory and Charlie Huntsberry.

Harrisonburg Ronald Bucher Susan Goode Diane Grim Linda Mallory Charlie Huntsberry

Gym Becomes Southern Plantation for Junior Prom

The Juniors transform the gym into a southern plantation setting for a prom themed A Southern Ball. Johnny Knepper will perform as the Junior-Senior Prom features Monday June 5 from 8 to 12 p.m. Attendance is urged for a successful dance.

Johnny Knepper

End of School Examinations and Baccalaureate Service Schedule

Forecast covers exams from May 31 to June 6 with the Baccalaureate Sermon on June 4 at Handley Auditorium. Final Memorial Fund donations listed include Barnhart, Lawrence '56, and Richard Brown '58, bringing total to 134 dollars.

Barnhart Lawrence Richard Brown

Wildcat Closes For Rest As Star Falls Ill

New York AP reports the musical Wildcat will close for two months. Lucille Ball rests due to a serious respiratory infection and exhaustion. Understudy Betty Jane Watson will take over until Ball’s return August 7 after a prior virus and stage collapse at the Alvin Theatre.

New York Lucille Ball Miss Ball Betty Jane Watson Alvin Theater

Chamber Drive Reaches 69 in Membership Push

Three new members join the Chamber of Commerce bringing total to 69 in the drive for 100. new signees include Aikens Construction Co., Martin B. Gavis of the Photo Shop, and Dorothy Ewing of Ewing Studio of Dance. Final reports are due at noon Friday.

Chamber of Commerce Aikens Construction Co Martin B. Gavis Photo Shop Dorothy Ewing Ewing Studio of Dance

Teacher to visit Shakespeare birthplace on ex-pupil gift

Hazard Kentucky headline notes Emma B. Ross who has taught for 30 years will receive a Great Britain trip and travel funds as former Hazard High School students honor her with a dinner on June 3. In McPherson Kansas a portable jail is used by the Junior Chamber of Commerce to poke fun at beard and permit shortages during the state centennial celebration.

Hazard, Ky Emma B. Ross William Shakespeare Hazard High School Great Britain Mcpherson, Kan Junior Chamber of Commerce Kansas

Forestry Aids Open in Eastern National Forests

The Forest Service seeks Forestry Aids in the George Washington National Forest Shenandoah County Jefferson National Forest and other forests in Kentucky Maine New Hampshire Pennsylvania Vermont and West Virginia. Salaries start at 3760 yearly with other aids and technicians earning 4040 to 5355. Full information from Joe Haines at the Post Office.

Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture George Washington National Forest Shenandoah County Jefferson National Forest Kentucky Maine New Hampshire Pennsylvania Vermont West Virginia Joe Haines

Statue to be unveiled in New York harbor

A statue of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, designer of the Statue of Liberty, will be unveiled in New York harbor on October 28 near Liberty Island. The ceremony marks the 75th anniversary of the statue's original debut and is a gift from the people of France per the Interior Department.

New York New York Harbor

Corps Candidates Shown Level Headed, Shriver Says

Chicago AP report notes more than 4000 Pee aid exam candidates completed the test. Director Sargent Shriver says skepticism about the program is fading as those who took the test Saturday showed awareness and determination during a reception hosted by Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver for 21 Chicago area college students who participated.

Chicago R. Sargent Shriver Shriver Eunice Kennedy

First Rome Moscow sleeping car service inaugurated

The first through sleeping car service between Rome and Moscow was inaugurated Sunday night by the Italian and Soviet railroads. Six passengers were in the Soviet sleeping car, capable of holding 33, when it left Rome attached to the regular Vienna-bound night train.

Rome Moscow

Fisherman's Wife Bores Fourth Set of Twins in NS

Mrs. James Richardson, 36, wife of a fisherman in ECUM SECUM Nova Scotia, gave birth Sunday to her fourth consecutive set of twins. The couple now has 11 children, eight under six years old.

Ecum Secum N.S James Richardson

Korean Leader Sends Birthday Greeting to JFK

Lt. Gen. Chang Do-young sent a birthday greeting to President Kennedy after aiding a revolt that overthrew Premier John M. Chang. The revolutionary regime leader did not receive a public acknowledgment from Kennedy.

JFK Seoul South Korea Chang Do-young Teks Kennedy John M. Chang

Khrushchev Leaves Kiev for Vienna Meeting

Soviet premier Khrushchev departed Kiev by train en route to Vienna for a summit with President Kennedy after a two day stopover, Tass reported.

Moscow Kier Khrushchev Vienna Kennedy Kiev Ukraine Tass

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