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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1933

Page

6

Handley High School Students Publish Item

Published by students of Handley High School. The note indicates student involvement and school activity in a local publication.

Handley High School

Semi-Pros Rout Meridian In 7 0 Win At Park Grounds

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.

Meridian Athletic Club Washington Park Association Grounds Hawkins Parker Harrell Stine the Park Washington, D. C Palace Athletic Club Capitol City

Desperado Captured Lonnie Taylor Nabbed in New Orleans

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.

Lonnie Taylor Tennessee State Penitentiary Nashville Desperado New Orleans Taylor

Apple Markets Shipping Point Prices for Friday

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.

Winchester Martinsburg York U U. S Staymans Yorks Comb U.S

Scenic Highway Survey Begun in Virginia

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.

Richmond State Highway Department Skyline Drive Shenandoah National Park Great Smoky Mountain National Park Public

Reich Imposes Jail Term For Animal Cruelty

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.

Reich Associated Press Berlin

Laws Aimed at Animal Protection Declared in Effect

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.

Special Thanksgiving Poultry and Seafood Offers

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.

OVO Caegree Poultry and Fish Market N. Cameron

Shamrocks Triumph In Close Dribble B A Series

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.

Shamrocks Oranges Miss Boyd Helen Shockey Bennett Jobe Whitacre Eamo Bac Berry Hertzel Price Garber Smith Feaxite Shamrock E. Butsler Cain Headley W Baker

Calendar items show school activities and a football game

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.

Miss Cornwell

My Hero play delights High School assembly

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.

Miss Silver Hero Mr. Browning

Handley School Sets Tuesday Donation Drive for Hospital Baskets

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.

Handley School Potts Mr. Browning

Thumbnail sketches of Handley grid players

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.

Robert Dewitt Stan DeWitt Martinsburg Carter Baker Carter Thurston Clevenger Clevenger

Mother’s care in wartime poem about a boy

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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Meridian Squad Askins Markham Trade Luckie Bush White Jordan Zirkle Dunlap Parkes Doffenmyer Refree, Crowl Renner Lineman, Garber L.E Lurig Haymaker Ruedi A. Campbell L. T. Cleveland Fisher L.G Koontz Zirkle G. Beahn Braithwaite R.G Ritter R.T. Hawkins R.bee J Baker Q.B Fiscus Curry R. Ross R. L.H Ross S. Harrell Scafedi Apple U. S. Market News Service Lenen East Pasadena CAL Scenic Highway Survey Army Navy Franklin Field Philadelphia Secretary of the Navy Swanson Patent Office Stanley LEO W. Stanley Central Press T Marshal Otey OLR Ctey Waliker Woodstock Woostock Extra Orange Crew W. Va Handley Mike’ Garber Roger Lutrell Thurman Potts James Thrift Earl Lake Leroy Cahill Glee Club Mr. Boitnott Butsler Sartelle Bean Curry Baker Jobe Bennett Whitacre Sargent Grant Dellinger Umbnail DeWitt, Baker and Clevenger the Literary Center Doctor Earle Wynekoop Rheta Gardner Wynekoop Alice Lindsay Wynekoop Dr. Wynekoop
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