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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1961

Page

5

Local Student Newspaper Masthead 1961

Tuesday October 10 1961 edition edited by Rosalind Butler with Anne Clare Dick as assistant. Reporters listed include Patricia Bromback Karen Cowsert Jayanne Haines Susan Harper Shirley Miller Ann Milton and Patricia Strosnider.

Rosalind Butler Anne Clare Dick Patricia Bromback Karen Cowsert Jayanne Haines Usan Harper Shirley Miller Ann Milton Patrica Strosnider

The Hidden Talent: From Window Singers to Special Abilities

An editorial recalls a girl raised in a shabby one room flat who sings to birds until a musician senses her gift and helps her pursue a future in art music or cooking. It urges readers to explore their interests, seek guidance, and develop hidden talents at Handley for advanced study.

Jenny Lind Handley

Winchester Teachers Attend WEA Picnic at Senseny Park

The Winchester Education Association held its annual picnic at the Lions Shelter in Senseny Park. About 150 teachers and guests attended the event.

WEA Winchester Education Association Lions Shelter Senseny Park

Pattern advertisement for children's fall outfits

An advertisement offers Anne Adams sewing pattern 4945 for children ages 2 to 10 with a top, skirt, and blouse in white cotton. Details include fabric yardage for 45 and 35 inch widths and prices, plus mail instructions to Winchester Evening Star in New York. It also promotes Fall's 100 Best Fashions catalog with pattern pricing of 35 cents.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Former Handley Grid Players At Homecoming

Alumni from Handley High gathered for homecoming and shared memories of four year stints at guard tackle fullback center and tackle. Notable names include Douglas Fisher class of 1932 Dick Kern class of 1938 and Carter Kellas class of 1957.

Handley Grid Douglas Fisher Handley Dick Kern Mr. Kern V.P.1 Virginia Howard Hart Pat Barr Mr. Barr Viral Garland Clark Our Lewis Binner Jack Kerr Carter Kellas Jr. Kellas V.P.I John Merriner Rutgers University

A Capella Choir Welcomes New Members at Senior High

The A Capella Choir of the Senior High Glee Club adds new members selected this time: Pam Robinson Darlene Himes Joanne Sutton Sandra Suddith Rosaline Butler Janet Dove Anne Clare Dick Sharon Wolfe Cheryl Whitney Sam Heltzel Dennis Derry and Peter March. Directed by Miss Gwendolyn Haynes the choir blends voices for many school year programs.

Gwendolyn Haynes Pam Robinson Darlene Himes Joanne Sutton Sandra Suddith Rosaline Butler Janet Dove Anne Clare Dick Sharon Wolfe Cheryl Whitney Sam Heltzel Dennis Derry Peter March

15 Invited To Join Library Club

New members receive invitations on Wednesday October 3 for the Library Club and will take part in an initiation assembly followed by an exciting night as they look forward to joining.

Library Club Carla Spitzer Vicki Rockwell Janice Johnson Shirley Jones Sharon Grimm Ann Shiley Annette Melton Cookie Greenwell Ellen Jones Karen Shull Glenda Hodson Joyce Saville Kay Lawrence Ann Holsinger Sandra Willingham

G O Sponsors Reelect Two Members for 1961 62

The election of General Organization sponsors was held Wednesday during the advisory period. Miss Dorothy Overcash and Mr. George Craig were elected for the 1961 62 term, praised for continued service and student confidence in their leadership.

G. O Dorothy Overcash George Craig Overcash Mr. Craig

Victory Rally Boosts Handley Students

The Friday pep rally at Handley featured the J W and Varsity cheerleaders leading the crowd in a victory chant. Captain Jimmy Anderson spoke after Coach Welch offered encouragement, as the pep band performed and the Alma Mater closed the event.

J.W Handley Welch Jimmy Anderson

Seniors Nominate For Who's Who Honors

The Senior Class met Oct. 3 in the upstairs study hall to nominate the 1962 Handiian's Who's Who. Nominees were chosen by secret ballot and another meeting will be called to vote on the selections.

Handley Memorial Committee Meeting Report

At the Executive Council meeting held October 2 the Handley Memorial Committee reviewed plans and progress for the memorial project. Members discussed funding steps and potential site decisions affecting upcoming ceremonies and community support initiatives.

Executive Council Handley Memorial

Friday the 13th Holiday Welcome For Students

Students greet the Friday the 13th holiday as the first holiday of the 1961 62 school year. Teachers must rise early for a meeting in Harrisonburg while pupils enjoy a late morning sleep in.

Harrisonburg

Thespian Club Forms Six Standing Committees

The Thespian Club met Thursday in the upstairs study hall during advisory period. At President David Bowers suggestion, six committees were established: Property, Costume, Photographic, Stage Management, Make-Up, and Advertising.

The Thespian Club David Bowers

Forecast Wednesday Chapel and Week School Activities

Wednesday features Reader Harry Haines leader Jack Fisher and pianist Kitty Rowe. Friday notes no school with a Harrisonburg teachers meeting. Saturday plans include a home football game with Westminster at 2 p.m. and a Little League game at 12 30. Monday chapel presents Reader Linda Richter leader Elizabeth Baker and pianist Sally Bell. Booster Club meets at 3 30. Tuesday holds Senior Class meeting advisory period.

Reader Harry Haines Jack Fisher Kitty Rowe Harrisonburg Westminster Linda Richter Elizabeth Baker Sally Bell

Apple Market Prices and Supply Notes from Martinsburg

Market demand fair and prices mixed for apples in Martinsburg and Winchester Martinsburg section. Details include Golden Delicious tray pack prices from $4.00 to $4.50 for export and domestic targets, Red Delicious ranges, Jonathan carton pack prices, field crate returns five cents per pound, and bulk per bushel packing house sorts at about $1.25 for top grades.

Martinsburg W. Va Winchester - Martinsburg Artows U.S U.S. Fey Fey S. N.Y Us.s

Berg, longtime Alabama industrial leader, dies at 82

H. A. Berg, 82, a veteran Alabama industrial figure, died Monday. He joined Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Co. in 1929 and became president of Woodward Iron Co. in 1933. After retiring in 1948, he worked on Alabama waterway development. Born in Sweden.

Birmingham Ala H. A. Berg Alabama Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Co Woodward Iron Co Berg Sweden

NYC Mayoral Candidates Set TV Debate Tonight

Democratic Mayor Robert F. Wagner and Republican Louis J. Lefkowitz face off on WPIX in a two minute per question format with one minute rebuttals. Wagner campaigns on education, crime and housing funding while Lefkowitz attacks Wagner’s record and pledges welfare work for the able bodied. Other contenders include Lawrence Gerosa and Vito Battista.

Autinen Lee Robert F. Wagner Louis J. Lefkowitz WPIX New York Daily News Wagner Arthur Levitt Carmine DeSapio Tammany Hall Nelson A. Rockefeller Lefkowitz Rockefeller Jacob K. Javits GOP City Board of Ethics Code of Ethics State Republican Committee Republican

Mathematician Dr Ed win G Olds Dies at 63 in Pittsburgh

Dr Ed win G Olds, 63, mathematics professor at Carnegie Institute of Technology, dies of an apparent heart attack in Pittsburgh. Born in Buffalo, N Y, he authored more than 50 mathematics articles.

Pittsburgh Edwin G. Olds Carnegie Institute of Technology Olds Buffalo N.Y

Pero Named Head of State Industrial Hygiene Bureau

Robert F. Pero, 46, appointed chief of the Health Department’s bureau of industrial hygiene in Richmond. He succeeds Richard H. Mansur, who resigned, after serving as assistant chief and with the department since 1957.

Richmond State Health Department Bureau of Industrial Hygiene Robert F. Pero Department Pero Richard H. Mansur Bureau

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