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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1935

Page

7

One Act Theater and Student Elections at Handley High

The Junior Evening Star reports a lively fall program at Handley High with a one act play Where But America directed by students and featuring Mr. Espenhayne Mrs. Espenhayne and a Swedish maid. It also lists student and faculty officers across the senior and junior classes and Booster Club, with new members and elected officers.

America Espenhayne David Headley Helen Woore Apa Betty Wil Joseph Thrift Mary Scully Dorothy Larrick Handley Bennett Peery Mary K. Huntsberry Mary K. Baker John Hottel Marguerite Baker Paul Fries Rachel Jennings E. Rudolph B. Wilkins H. Hortel D. Larrick D. Shade A. Jasper J. Hillyard J. Bickers M. Scully J. Rosenberger

Handley Judges trounce Berkeley Springs 19-0 to open season

The Handley Judges opened their football season Saturday afternoon September 28 with a 19-0 win over Berkeley Springs. Johnson scored two touchdowns including a 70-yard run in the fourth quarter while Halford Baker added the remaining points.

Handley Judges Berkeley Springs Johnson Halford Baker

Handley and Harrisonburg Tie In Close Game

In a tight matchup the Handley Judges and Harrisonburg boys played to a scoreless tie. Both teams showed solid defense and enthusiasm, while the cheering section earned praise for rallying the crowd.

Handley Harrisonburg

Oranges Win Soccer Baseball Series In Thrilling Close Battles

The Oranges beat the Shamrocks 23 22 in the first game on Wednesday September 26 then lost 17 16 the next day before winning the championship 12 8 on Friday. Captains were Janet Largent and Betty Wilkins with lineups and substitutes listed.

Oranges Shamrocks Janet Largent Betty Wilkins D. Larrick C. G. Haines H. Hottel Carper B. Wilkins J. Largent L. Whitacre G. Schenck J. Beery Shirley M. Curry S. Stop A. Jasper E. Massey M. Whitacre F. Massey M. Fauver M. Whiting Dorothy Sencindiver Mary Crisman

Local Saturday Sports Roundup and Rainy Field Finish

A sophomore witnessed a blond hero in muddy football action Saturday. Runners M Hunts berry M Baker Ginnie Butsler and D Larrick swam impressively Saturday. The group stayed late to the last, leaving the field as rain began.

M. Huntsberry M. Baker Ginnie Butsler D. Larrick

School Spirit Jokes and Late Bell Laughs

Misheard times and witty retorts spark a light moment in class as students tease about being late to French and boast about school lore. The new pupil wonders about hauntings while others riff on the famed seven wonders and school spirit.

Miss Laughton David Sencindiver David D. Sencindiver

Middletown Notes Reveal Social Rounds and Church Finances

In Middletown Virginia guests from Washington Pennsylvania visited local families. A late Holt Hottle sale drew fair prices as improvements at Wayside Inn began with a new fence. Plans note Reverend Saunders’ farewell as Middletown church reports over 2400 dollars raised locally and over 2800 for the circuit in the past year.

Elspeth Peyton Berryville Myrtle Rhodes Holt Hottle Wayside Inn James Smith Memorial Hospital Winchester C. C. Rhodes Baltimore Staunton Methodist

Car Crash Driver Fails to Identify After Collision

The driver involved in a crash with the Weirich car backed away and sped off down a side street without giving his name. Capon Bridge resident Mr. Brooks visited his daughter in the area last week, and other relatives and guests from Millville and Brunswick gathered at the Jenkins home. Little Robert Embrey was christened at Grace M. E. Church South, and Miss Julia Margaret Colfelt left for Washington to resume duties as a registered nurse at General Homeopathic Hospital after a two month stay with her mother recovering from a broken leg.

Weirich Brooks Capon Bridge W. Va David H. Rhodes Edwin Brumback Washington, D. C R. H. Baker National Grange Eagle Rock Spottswood Messrs Lee Feets G. J. Lake Brunswick Florence Mabel Jenkins Thomas Lake Fred Kenney Millville Ward Utterback White Post Robert Embrey J. J. Pickeral Grace M. E. Church South W. P. Saunders Julia Margaret Colfelt General Homeopathic Hospital W. J. Colfelt

All-Stars Triumph in 13-0 Showdown

The Jackimier All-Stars defeated the Charles Rhine All-Stars 13 to 0. All points came in the second half with Trenary and Allamong among standout players for Jackimier.

Jackimier Charles Rhine Trenary Allamong

Warner Bros. CAPITOL Presents Alice Adams at the Capitol

Fred MacMurray, six feet three with brown hair and eyes, rises from stage to screen in Alice Adams at the Capitol today and Tuesday. The Illinois born actor, a Carroll College alum, rose from night clubs to Hollywood via stage success in Roberta and a string of films.

Fred MacMurray Kankakee Ill Carroll College Wisconsin Chicago Hollywood Victor Phonograph Roberta Katherine Hepburn RKO Radio Alice Adamis Capitol

Welcome Home at Hables Palace Theatre

James Dunn and Arline Judge star in Welcome Home at Hable's Palace Theatre today and Tuesday. A louder and funnier comedy promises fun excitement and romance. The cast includes Ray mond Walburn Rosina Lawrence William Frawley and Charles Ray with a Fox News Reel and a musical comedy.

James Dunn Arline Judge Palace Theatre Raymond Walburn Rosina Lawrence William Frawley Charles Ray Fox News

Tar as base for over 2000 coal byproducts

The tar produced during coal gas manufacture serves as the base for more than 2,000 byproducts such as dyes antiseptics scents flavoring essences aspirins and moth balls highlighting its industrial value.

First Use of Velocipede Name in 1779 Description

The term velocipede was first applied to a machine by Blanchard and Mazurier, introduced in 1779. It featured two tandem wheels connected by a horizontal bar with the rider seated and propelled by leg motion pushing backward against the ground.

Blanchard and Mazurier Jarethiv Backeward Nnen

Bank Holiday Closing Notice for Columbus Day 1935

Saturday October 12 1935 bank holiday closing. Paper maturing that date may be paid Monday October 14 1935. Signatures J H Yost John S Sloat Geo Bushnell Harold G Brown.

J. H. Yost Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co John S. Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank Geo. Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley Nat'l Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Junior Evening Star Handley High School Mr. Cruelvillian King Himelright Luther Thomas Lily White Forget-menot Ralph Shaeffer Harry Strongheart Charles Dick Executive Council G. O Assembly Hall Bill Cope Sndnitek Wadgington-Les High School Loring Him‘elright Ralph Shaffer Nancy Rossman Janet Rosenberger Edwin Hollis Dick Pauver Glee Club John Hotel Pauline Peer Herbert McFarland Harrisonburg Vs Shamrock Buck Middletown Middleown Fred Kline Madison Sperry Kenneth Sperry Owen Britton Washington, Penna Trone W. Sperry E. R. Sperry Kline Trone Cadwallader C. S. Hudson Culpeper Rhodes Frances Doris Reid Jolliffe Boyce Mae Ginn Robert Early Wilson Borden Julian A. Everly Martha Reely F. Estes Kline Hamburger’s Specialty Shop N. Main Street Maytag Maytag Ay Aes Eae Rae Maytag Company Sales & Service E. Water St Newton, Iowa Administrator's Sale E. F. Barr Stephens City Steiff E. E. Barr Main Street Watson and Arbuckle Warner Bros. Capitol Alice Adams Hable’s Palace L. R. Smith, Inc Moling & Cather T. F. Timberlake Winchesters, VA Northern Virginia Power CO Ine
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