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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1940
Page
7
A court note quotes that the Constitution “has nowhere contended that proper vetoes in proper instances should not be sustained.” The statement appears in a discussion of statutory powers and executive actions within a judicial decision. No additional context on the case is provided.
A student, amid a dispute over spitball pranks, questions who is responsible at Antonio High and Handley High. The writer notes seniors and others accused of the childish act and urges immediate change in manners.
The 7A class staged a doll show in the main corridor last Wednesday from 11 to 3. At least sixty six dolls entered across two classes. First class featured home made dolls and varied materials. Blue ribbon went to Mary L. Rogers, Red to Pauline, Yellow to Jam. Second class displayed commercial and antique dolls with ribbons Blue to Eleanor deGrange, Red to Virgilia Pifer, Yellow to Janney Lupton.
Delmar Butch Robinson, Bill McIntyre, Bill Miller Herbie Bywaters and Oscar Bywaters are profiled as key backfield and line players. Butch continues as a letterman in his third year though injured, praised for an Anacostia game interception. McIntyre is a four year varsity veteran and top back. Herbie Miller, fastest guard, enters second year on varsity and first as a letterman. Oscar Bywaters, heaviest at 210 pounds, anchors tackle and run-blocking efforts space with four varsity years and three as a letterman.
The first issue goes on sale Friday with staff in Junior High rooms to solicit subscribers. Prices are 25 cents a year 15 cents a semester or 5 cents for a single copy.
A letter from Landacre urges student support for the Handley Judges football team. He argues cheering boosts morale whether winning or losing and highlights school spirit as essential. The writer asks students to back the team to uphold tradition.
Shreve Clark of the State Highway Department analyzed 21 floods in Virginia over 20 years. He reports floods are more frequent in Southside Virginia due to topography and are higher in August and September. He notes fewer ties to tropical hurricanes and that the Chowan Roanoke and James River basins see many floods.
Sidelined fans like Eugene Babb cheer Judy Light as Harrisonburg Majorettes play. Alumni such as Charles Mudd and Robert Bridgers return, sporting red attire, while Mr. Ochs and Mr. Maddox appear in new lumber shirts. Bill Louthan watches the jet of the Major ettes amid student crowds.
The junior class starts work on a mystery play full of thrills humor and secrets. Tryouts are this week under Miss Beckwith with roles for actors and other talents as the November performance approaches.
The new assembly committee met last Wednesday to spark interest in programs. It will invite volunteer acts from advisee groups and classes with awards for the best entries. A patriotic outdoor assembly is planned for Registration Day followed by weekly group programs.
The Honor Court for the 1940 41 school year includes Dotty Ann Robinson Jacquelyn English Joyce Gibbons Anne Light Betty Jean Nixon Billy Louthan Oscar Bywaters Duell Glover and Morris Cather. It was chosen by Mr Quarles and approved by the executive council.
A playful hometown gossip column teases Berryville High students about romances and rivalries. It notes Jack Boyce with multiple girls, mentions Louise Henry, Kitty McCauley, Colleen Swisher, and others, and hints at football crowing and weekend plans to Richmond.
The losing side in a G. O. Dues contest entertained the winners Monday afternoon in Mrs. Rices advisory group. Jane Over, Mary Miller, and Isabelle Larrick formed the losing troupe while Janie Copenhaver and Jane Myers directed the play Wild Nell with roles Handsome Harry Yvonne Pierce A Young Heiress Kitty Arnold Wild Nell Elizabeth Rains berger and others. The climax featured Handsome Harrys blue satin lace trimmed petticoat and Molly Ann Grims singing Little Boy Blue. Isabelle Larrick also recited Caesar's speech to Brutus. The party was a great success.
The list names Louise Thomas as Best Looking and Most Talented Jerry Rose. Jean Robinson is Best Dressed, Margaret Hay maker is Most Studious, Martha Bowers is Math Athletic, Evelyn Rutherford is Biggest Flirt, Helen Stultz is Most Talkative, Mary Jennings is Best All Round, Mary Anna Howard is Laziest, Eva Bledsoe has Prettiest Hair, Vivian LaFollette is Cutest, Louise Thomas also identified with Prettiest Eyes.
Clark reports the highway commissioner Henry Shirley contributed to a continuing survey of flood causes and conditions as part of official groundwork.
DeWitt MacKenzie presents an interpretive piece on The War Today with insights from a foreign co writer for the Associated Press. The article discusses broader implications of ongoing conflict and international perspectives.
A student survey at Handley elicits varied opinions on military training with responses about uniforms discipline and practicality. Comments from Judy Light Aémeneanum Bill Clarke Mrs Peery Evelyn Preston Wayne Whitham Ralph Bailey Betty Nixon Helen Cooper reflect debate over implementing such a program.
The executive council approves lunch hour dances three times a week with Lester Arnold and his Orchestra providing music. Admission costs five pennies or a nickel for couples and singles, no spectators allowed, and students are urged to bring a partner and join in.
Students embrace bold wardrobe choices with bright plaid lumber shirts and red crew hats. Jiggs Sartelle favors red sweaters while several girls sport embroidered plaid socks and blue stockings.
Seniors are reminded to have their portraits taken with specific attire guidance for girls and boys. A five dollar deposit is due soon, and the photo date is set for November 1 with payment encouraged ahead of the November 22 deadline.
The Virginia Supreme Court, in a decision led by Justice Henry W. Holt, sustains six of seven vetoes by Governor Price affecting the 1941-42 general appropriation acts. The court’s ruling directs a mandamus to restore the vetoed provisions, with Justice Edward Hudgins dissenting on two points.
A Virginia Supreme Court majority sustains vetoes on seven budget provisions while ruling the overall budget bill valid. The decision interprets the budget structure as a cooperative system between budget directors and the comptroller, preserving the legislature’s control over expenditures. The dissent contends the director position upsets established public policy and could hamper efficiency.
The Little Shoppe on Route 3 east of Winchester Virginia is notified to sell beer and ale over 3.2 percent for on and off premises consumption. The business is operated by F. H. Veasey and M. Puckett in Winchester VA.
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