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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1944
Page
5
Report notes a cold day as the Romney team wins 13 to 0 amid cheers from a large crowd. Edward loses a phon e and jokes about using it for cheers while the Junior Stand worries about performance.
A breezy crowd of campus chatter dominates the page with snippets about Beverly Spiker, Pollards, Grants, Blanca’s T shirt, Johnny and Lucille, and various students names. The notes hint at social events and rumors in a lively school community.
Hazel Dehaven, a long time G. B. member since high school, will graduate in June with a commercial diploma. She plans to pursue interior decorating and perhaps travel to South America. Her heart throb is in Hawaii.
The article notes a forgotten Book Week display featuring a Pan-American exhibit in the library. Flags for each country fluttered above shelves of literature and many new and interesting books were showcased.
Senior Interviews profile Sarah the General Organization Representative for the Brats as she pursues an academic course and eyeing basketball. The Shamrocks regret her ardent Maroon allegiance possibly to a former Handley football player. After June graduation she plans to become a nurse.
Miss Dunlap's Cherubs staged a lively program Friday featuring Rosalie Brown as the dialect orator and Eenie Meenie Moe delivering jazz numbers. Five patriotic choruses offered rhythm and a wartime bonds and stamps appeal to the audience.
Beverly Lamb profiles the shy but prolific Handley football player nicknamed Smoothie. At five feet ten and 143 pounds he stands out as a skilled back as the article notes his athletic prowess and that he faces military service obligations.
A senior standout known as Chuck Hartley wears number 56 and plays as a speedy back. The write up highlights his first varsity year and anticipation of his return next season, noting his height five ten and weight about 155 pounds.
Bronze skinned, light haired player Roland wears number 49 and is noted for precise pass catching as a right end on the football field.
An exhortation contrasts American freedoms with the plight of war torn nations and urges gratitude for liberty from fear and want. It emphasizes the home front’s ample provisions and calls for a truly thankful holiday.
The article notes that Grover Cleveland ran for president three times, won the popular vote twice, and was defeated by Harrison in 1888. He secured the party nomination again in 1892 and won, defeating his former opponent. It adds that John Quincy Adams and Benjamin Harrison were renominated but not re elected.
London dispatch reports at least 94 German fighters shot down in renewed air battles as American aircraft raid toward Berlin. About 500 fighters, part of a 1,300 strong force, attacked Nazi targets along roads and airfields, clashing with large German defenses.
Anyone owing the John son Grocery at 121 W Water St or Fred E Johnson Deed, or having any claims against the above will settle at once with G G Baker acting sergeant curator City Hall. Notation date 11 25 31.
Focke Wulf and Messerschmitt aircraft clash over Magdeburg Munster and Brunswick regions as low flying raiders attack targets across northwestern Germany in ongoing air battles.
Banks announce closures for Thanksgiving Day 1944. The Panatoes Valley Nate Bank and Commercial and Savings Bank list payments moved to Friday December 1. Farmers and Merchants National Bank also notes payment on December 1 following the holiday.
A war report states that 94 enemy planes were shot down in the last two days, boosting total aircraft losses to a high level. The tally underscores ongoing aerial battles and sustained Allied air superiority in the theatre.
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