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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1933
Page
6
Published by students of Handley High School. The note indicates student involvement and school activity in a local publication.
The Meridian Athletic Club of Washington was defeated by the Semi-Pros of the city 7 to 0 at the Park Association Grounds. The Semi-Pros drove to the three yard line after the opening kickoff but were held, then scored in the final quarter on a 20 yard pass to Hawkins, followed by a Parker Harrell drive and a good placement for the extra point. The visitors showed fast defense and a sharp offense, while Meridian repeatedly stalled near the goal line. Park Semi-Pros to face a Washington D C team next Sunday, likely the Palace Athletic Club, champions of the Capitol City unlimited division.
Desperado Lonnie Taylor, an escaped Tennessee state penitentiary inmate who aided a prison break by shooting a guard, has been captured in New Orleans after being linked to robberies and holdups across southern states.
Shipping point market report from Winchester and Martinsburg shows moderate demand and firm tone. Car loads and barrel lots priced with U S No 1 and Utility grades, Staymans, York, Black Twigs, and baskets noted with various minimums and price ranges.
Richmond Virginia November 24 The State Highway Department began a survey for extending Skyline Drive to link Shenandoah National Park with Great Smoky Mountain National Park as part of the public works program.
Berlin reports a new law threatens two years in jail for anyone who unnecessarily tortures or cruelly maltreats an animal. The Associated Press notes the measure targets cruelty in all cases.
The measure bans cruel treatment and abusive housing or transport of animals. It prohibits abandoning nestling animals, training dogs to chase other animals, and altering dogs or horses with tail bobbing. Vivisection is allowed only for scientific aim with painless death of subjects after a single procedure.
Stines Poultry and Fish Market at 215 N Cameron advertises Thanksgiving specials. Live turkeys, dressed birds, oysters from packers, chickens, ducks, and rabbits with various prices. Phone 953 for orders. Sale note dated 11-27-1t.
Shamrocks win a tight 13 153 17 12 and 18 8 basketball games against the Oranges amid cheers at Handley. Notable players Bennett Jobe Whitacre injured but played. Thanksgiving football plans for Martinsburg trip noted with senior names and crowd appeal.
The schedule lists Miss Cornwell's advisory group at 9:00 on Monday November 27, a Glee Club practice on Tuesday November 28, Miss Duncan's room program with Glee Club songs on Wednesday November 29, a football game Handa Road versus Martinsburg on Thursday November 30 at Martinsburg, and a holiday on Friday December 1.
Younger members of the High School watched a sentimental performance titled My Hero by Miss Silver's advisee group. Friday morning assembly featured a singing contest between Mr. Browning's and Mr. Stickels' rooms, won by Browning's. Potts' room held a tap dance contest and Boitnott's room challenged Browning's room to a follow up singing contest. Browning's team then challenged Shamrocks, the girls basketball winners, to a game using girls rules.
Handley School students are urged to bring any size donation on Tuesday to fill hospital baskets. The senior girls in Miss Potts' room have challenged Mr. Browning's class to a tap dancing contest amid school-wide excitement.
Robert DeWitt Stan DeWitt stands as one of Handley’s lightest backs yet shines as a top pass catcher and capable ball carrier. Carter Baker is praised for his smashing defense and fluctuating offense while Thurston Clevenger is a steady guard, key to both lines and plays. Martinsburg awaits each player’s next showing.
A nostalgic poem portrays a mother’s unwavering support for a soldier son and a loyal dog, describing hardship, broken toys, and the world seeming cheerless. It emphasizes a mother’s constancy and the lasting gratitude felt when years pass and the mother’s role is recalled.
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