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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1945

Page

5

Bowling Tuesday Night Results Across Various Teams

Results show Bell Clothes and Snapp Foundry achieving 3 to 0 and 3 to 0 respectively while Va. Woolen No 1 dominates with 2 to 1 over Glaize Bros and 590 high team game. Individuals include Clevenger 144 for Va. Woolen No 1 and Stickley 353 in high set.

Bell Clothes South End Snapp Foundry Novick Glaize Bros Studebaker Clevenger Sullivana L. B Aikens Aane B. C Stickley Lee Baking Lee Tree Bell Lée Baking Studebaker Tee le Foundry Rete Oca Cola

Alumni and spouses react in light of postwar life

A class of 1945 graduates and spouses are cited taking varied paths after graduation. Names appear in military service, civilian work such as ration office duties and library typing, and social life with locals noting a new hangout called THE CASBAH open to the class of 45 without cover.

Helen Blosser Walter and Colleen (Gardner) Fries Janie Henshall Dot McDonald Ralph Bageant Betty Manuel Martha Martin Jesse Kiracoffe Mary Rogers Mary Lou Sprint Ration Office Buddy Crim Charlie Bush Wilbur Johnson Billy Chrismore Frank Butsler Keith Ritter Service Marines Donald Hildebrand Ginny Goss Yvonne Pierce Ann Buckley Madison Mildred Cole Huntsberry’s Addie Shull Mr. Eddy Leonard Newlin

Partial teachers and students voice on daily life

Patsy Ritter complains about partial teachers and heavy homework while others mock daily annoyances. Students named include Marty Arnold Woodie Baker Ellen Sargent Lu Glascock George Garber Helen Kaknis Bryan Minnigerode Virginia Yates and Bobby Edwards sharing playful or pointed lines.

Patsy Ritter Marty Arnold Woodie Baker Mr. Hale Ellen Sargent Lu Glascock George Ga

Reminiscences In A Class Yearbook Timeline

A nostalgic look back at past school events. Highlights include Mrs. Peery’s troupe singing on stage a year ago, a two year ago wedding bell, a three year ago radio program by Mary Ellen Norris, and five to twelve year ago dances and activities.

Mary Ellen Norris Shamrocks John Kerr Gus Cahill Shylock A. Tempus

New Handley teachers welcomed by voices from Farmville

Miss Harrell, a former Emporia High School graduate, now teaches seventh grade social science and English at Handley High. Mr. Strance, ex army, leads Handley’s band and orchestra and plans a grade school band follow up. Both appear popular and well integrated in the school.

Harrell Emporia Virginia Emporia High School North Carolina Richmond Handley Strance Quarles Mr. Strance Creston Jr. College Iowa State Teachers College Boston University of Michigan

Buzzie Hart Leads Varsity Back in Senior Year

In a chat with football interviews, Buzzie Hart, jersey number 62, is praised for three years on the varsity as a 5 ft 8 in 151 lb half back. He helped score last Friday against Berkeley Springs and will be missed in his senior season.

Howard Hart Howard Buzzie Berkeley Springs

Twelve Girls Initiated Into Boosters Club At Alma Mater

Twelve new Boosters were initiated by Peggy Chapman in a lighthearted ceremony at the school. The feature included playful costumes and humorous pageantry as the girls performed the initiation rites and pledged respect to the older members.

Mars Rosalie Brown Scottie Scott Barbara Bond Jane Grove Barbara Hough Barbara— Sprenky Anne Beverly Wright Elizabeth Baker Betty Cather Jilly Pifer Jody Armstrong Peggy Chapman Noraml

Seniors Privilege in Lunch Line Earned Not Gift

A Letter To The Editor argues undergraduates resent the Senior lunch line privilege, noting it was earned by the seniors and should not be retracted for poor cooperation. The writer calls for faculty and student collaboration and reminds undergraduates that they too must earn such privileges one day.

Handley Monitor Commission

Seemingly Cheerful Sidelines At Handley Football Game

A vivid reminiscence of a Handley game notes cheerleaders practicing, band leadership changes, and crowd energy. It mentions Miller kicking off, concessions, students cooperation, and sightings of Miss Foster with a tall blond soldier, Eddie and Becky reuniting, plus Bob Spaid and Jean Arme in a lively scene.

Strance Miller Miss Foster Patsy Bette Sullivan Bobby Spaid Jean Arme Barbara

Wholesome Wednesday program inviting homeroom sign ups

Reminder asking each homeroom to present at least one thirty minute Wednesday program during the year. Five faculty and twenty students head the effort with Miss Hall Miss Dunlap Miss Gordon Mr Mason Mrs Clowe named as organizers.

Miss Hall Miss Dunlap Ann Gordon Mason Clowe Miss Barr Agnes Perry Miss Grove Kitty Stephenson Harrel Liz Cather Crowe Ruth Lovett Emerson Poorman Westy Wright Perry Billy Stryker Findlestein Jack Sheetz Rice Lewis Ebert Garrabrandt Mary Sencindiver Rosenberger Douglas DeHaven Betty June Hurst Miss Snider Judy Rose Mary Gordon Franklin Ebersole Thresh Barbara Gregory Gray Ralph Harry Mr. Walker Woody Baker

Snoopie Jr. Riffs Through Juicy Tidbits And Romance Rumors

Snoopie Jr. shares gossip about school dating, window break rumors, and skating rink thrills. chatter mentions Patricia Larry Betsy Peggy Evelyn Louis and others in playful, lighthearted reporting with flirtatious asides and light drama.

Senior Interviews Sam Brooks For Twelve Years Of School

Sam Brooks reflects on his long school career at Winchester institutions John Kerr and Handley He served as Assistant Photography Editor of the Handlian and football manager His science focus includes chemistry and physics He plans to attend Citadel after graduation The draft may influence his future but he aspires to a successful career

Sam Winchester John Kerr Ole Handley Handlian Hale Citadel

Barbara Bond Honored Student And Athlete At School

Barbara Bond, tall senior with auburn hair and blue eyes, stands out for humor and popularity. She serves on the Honor Court, Handidian art staff, senior dance committee, and is a new Handley student body member. Barbara plays piano, sketches war art, and plans to study medicine at the University of Pennsylvania after graduation.

Barbara Bond Handiian Handley Barbara University of Pennsylvania Bond Virginia Brown

Ginny Brown Named Prominent Senior In Nursing Track

In a hospital room scene, Ginny Brown stands out as a talented senior with a bright future. The article notes her piano and drawing skills, mentions a social status, and says she plans to pursue nursing after earning a general diploma. Fellow students wish her Buena fortuna.

Ginny Brown Gal Ginny Charles Town Pat

Talk of the town offbeat chatter and cheers

Snappy society chatter names Ruthie Ann Nelle Bette and Millie as talk of the town. References long distant calls from California and a notable presence from Staunton. Donald Garber cited among the Dream Guys with comments on Richmond and Bette’s reaction.

Ruthie Ann Nelle Bobby Staunton Bette California Richmond Donald Garber Millie Boostie

Betty Stuart and friends swirl through social chatter

The note page plays with names and gossip about Betty Stuart, Mary Jane, and a busy social scene. References to Betty Jane Grimm’s sparkler and various classmates echo a lively schoolyard diary tone with hints of dates and peeks into junior social life.

Chris John Jimmy Betty Stuart Annapolis Bodie Mary Jane Hubba Merle Cochran Jack Duvall Jean Chickie Bryan Betty Jane Grimm Lucille Nancy Adams Barbara

Jokes and Snippets From A Bantering Exchange

Dialogues show Mary seeking occupation, Betty claiming midshipman, and quips about a father’s profession as a lawyer or doctor. Freddy and Tommy swap lines about a bird and a duck. Visitor asks about insects in corn while Jack Butler adds a local flavor.

Mary Betty Stuart Tomy Freddy Tommy Jack Butler

Fragmented dialogue note in a public notice rack

A collection of quirky exchanges and stray lines with no clear event. Bits reference a Pilgrim nickname, a unsure time on a watch, a Browning printing remark, marching soldiers and a proud mother reacting to the scene.

Jilly Pilgrim Jody Nora Bryan Browning

Story Book Characters Come To Life At School Assembly

In a school assembly, Iris Pugh announces the Library Club initiation. New members appear on stage as familiar story book characters, including Chick Brewster as a Bobsey Twin and Ona Lee Bageant in a cluttered costume. Doris Linkous wears a nightgown with candle while the Picanninny Twins perform.

Iris Pugh Library Club Chick” Brewster Bobsey Twins Ona Lee Bageant Doris Linkous

Report on War Bond Investments Remain Inactive

A report states that 81 percent of the total war bond amount remains invested in war bonds. The discussion notes audience interest in literature and the costuming of new members.

FASTEETH keeps false teeth secure and fresh

Many denture wearers fear plate slippage in public. FASTEETH alkaline powder is sprinkled on plates to hold teeth securely and reduce odor, without souring. Available at drug stores.

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