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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1962

Page

5

Editor names listed for the newspaper

The masthead lists Sally Bell as editor in chief and Julie Glass as assistant editor with a roster of reporters including Elizabeth Baker Connie Carlisle Joyce Anne Gano Linda Garber Carolyn Manuel Linda Richter Janet Shawen and Cheryl Whitney.

Sally Bell Julie Glass Elizabeth Baker Connie Carlisle Joyce Anne Gano Linda Garber Carolyn Manuel Linda Richter Janet Shawen Cheryl Whitney

Randy Di Prisco Wins Handlian Ad Contest

Randy Di Prisco sold 26 Handlian ads to win a free 1963 Handlian copy. The three week contest ended October 10 with a close finish and the prize announced at 3 18 on Wednesday in the old music room.

Handlian Randy di Prisco

Needlecraft Pattern 7423 and Show Ad

The ad promotes pattern 7423 for knit hats and mittens with small medium or large sizes. It notes thirty five cents plus ten extra cents for first class mailing and provides the address for Alice Brooks at Winchester Evening Star. Also touts 1963 Needlecraft Show with smocked accessories and over 200 new designs with a free pattern, asking readers to send 25 cents.

Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

College Day Observance Set for October 24

On Wednesday October 24 a College Day will fill the new lunchroom with Virginia college representatives. Juniors and seniors may talk with them between 10 a.m. and noon, and parents are urged to attend for guidance in choosing schools. A list of represented colleges will be published next week.

Virginia

Cheer Club Boosts Spirits at Handley Football Games

At an October meeting in the upstairs study hall Mrs. Jack, physical education teacher, announced a Handley cheer club sponsoring to boost school spirit at football games. Members will sit in a special bleacher section and learn cheers to encourage other students to cheer.

Jack Handley

Thespian Club Chooses Play for Contest

A Thespian Club meeting on Thursday during advisory period in the upstairs study hall discussed three proposed contest plays. After deliberation the club voted to stage Which is the Way To Boston.

Thespian Club Boston

Lutz Presents Chapel Program at Wednesday Service

Don Lutz sang You'll Never Walk Alone at a chapel program on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Darlene Himes and the chapel committee expressed gratitude for the contribution to worship.

Don Lutz Darlene Himes

Booster Club Cup Status Prompts Assembly Competition

Editorial notes 1943 booster club shift to award a yearly assembly cup only if strong student competition exists. Past homerooms earned the honor and contributed to acting and backstage skills. Assembly program committee listed with contact for scheduling rehearsals and dates.

Betsy Baker Booster Club Handley Dorothy Overcash Armstrong Sherrard Susan Bierer Sam Heltzel Judy Belchie Don Lutz

Library Club Welcomes New Members

The Library Club held a regular meeting in the library on Thursday October 11 during advisory period. Gretchen Higgs president called the meeting to order and welcomed the new members. A committee was chosen to select the song for chapel exercises.

Library Club Gretchen Higgs Karen _ Shull Ann Holsinger Ann Riley Barbara Lillis Shirley Jones Janice Johnson Mary Greenwell Betsy Lineburg Joyce Saville Janet Shawen Annette Melton Carole Zirkle Gretchengs Sandra Willingham Jennifer Sibert Ellen Jones Vickie Rockwell Sharon Crimm

Chapel Group Plans Program For Veterans Day

During advisory period a Chapel Committee meeting was held in the upstairs study hall. The group opened with prayer and decided to post a monthly calendar in the main corridor showing participants in Chapel. A special Veterans Day program is planned for November 12 with preparations underway.

Monogram Club Girls Plan Rally Skit and Song

Monogram Club Girls meet during advisory period to plan a pep rally on Thursday night with a song and a skit. Mrs. Jack outlines the Cheer Club purpose as it is being organized and reminds members to be present on hockey days.

Monogram Club Jack

Chapel Room 25 hosts Reader Anne Kern and ae Camer Club

Wednesday schedule notes a meeting at 3 18 with Reader Anne Kern leading an ae Camer Club in chapel room 25. Thursday features Junior Varsity football at home with John Mosby at 3 30 and Saville as pianist with special music in room 25. Varsity football at Broadway Virginia at 2 PM EST Monday lists Chapel Room 23 Reader Thomas Lee leader Riley and Susan with A Capella Plain Science Club music noted.

Reader Anne Kern Aecamer Club John Mosby Saville Broadway Virginia Thomas Lee Riley Susan Capella Plain Science Club

35 Eligible For Membership In Science Club

The Senior Science Club met in Miss Carson's room on Monday Oct. 8. John Anderson stated that 35 students were eligible for membership and explained inactive status for grades below C until report cards arrive. The club approved revisions to the constitution adding a vice president and designating program committee head. Special meetings Oct. 8 and 10 followed, and the revisions were adopted.

Advanced Art Exhibits On Display

The second exhibit of Miss Pan nill's eighth grade and Advanced Art students is now on display in the Main Hall. Attractive wall panels illustrate birds of many shapes and hues. There are gay posters designating Apple Week Oct. 11-18. Insect designs are made from pupils' names. The color wheels show how a complete palette of color is derived from red yellow and blue. Small illustrations show monochromatic analogous and complementary schemes.

Large Crowd Attends Rally Before Victory

A large crowd gathered Thursday night for a pep rally after no school Friday. Coaches Whitey Meadows and Eddie Stern spoke to the team while the Girls Monogram Club performed a song and skit about students not needed at games. The Cheer Club and Handley fans backed the Judges with enthusiastic support for a win.

Whitey Meadows Eddie Stern Monogram Club Handley

Betsy Baker Reports on Virginia Girls State Trip

Betsy Baker spoke at the October American Legion Auxiliary meeting hosted by Mrs. Clayton Cochran. She described her Virginia Girls State trip, gave a brief summary of the week’s activities, and praised the citizenship experience gained, thanking the Auxiliary for sponsorship.

American Legion Auxiliary Clayton Cochran Betsy Baker Virginia Girls State Betsy Auxiliary

Ruling Expected This Week on Barbet Fine

An appeals court considers fining Mississippi Governor Barnett up to 100000 for the Meredith case with possible daily penalties. The court weighs filings from the Justice Department and Mississippi as Barnett and Lt. Gov. Johnson face contempt rulings over blocking Meredith at the University of Mississippi. Meredith begins his third week of classes amid student cabinet calls and ongoing demonstrations.

Oil Orleans Justice Department Mississippi Ross Barnett James H. Meredith Barnett Paul B. Johnson Jr Meredith University of Mississippi Johnson Constance Baker Motley National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

Worthy project gives her chance to attend Girls State

A local program provides a girl with an opportunity to participate in the Girls State event, recognizing merit and offering a path to leadership exposure and civic engagement.

Girlstate

Kennedy Sees 21-Gun Welcome Marred by Caroline Giggles

President Kennedy observed a 21-gun salute for Algerian Premier Ahmed Ben Bella while his daughter Caroline and her kindergarten classmates on the White House second floor produced shrill cheers and mock orders. The scene drew smiles from many dignitaries but not from the President or Ben Bella.

Washington Kennedy White House Caroline Ahmed Ben Bella Algeria Ben Bella State Department

West Virginia launches hydrographic ship Charles Peirce

In Point Pleasant 2,500 spectators watched the Charles Peirce, the first of five federal hydrographic vessels, launched by Marietta Manufacturing Co. The 161 ton ship costs about 1.85 million dollars and will serve the Coast and Geodetic Survey with a 38 man crew for hydrographic work along the southeastern Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico. A sister ship, the Whiting, is scheduled for launch on November 12.

Point Pleasant W.va Charles §. Peirce U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Marietta Manufacturing Co Atlantic Gulf of Mexico

LeSabre Promises Buick Quality and Low Price Appeal

Marketing copy promotes the LeSabre with finned aluminum front brakes and Advanced Thrust Engineering for precise cornering. It touts Buick quality and strong trade-in value, noting prices begin near affordable rivals and urging immediate test drive.

Buick

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