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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1949

Page

9

Leadership changes and new members at area college groups

Armstrong leads Alpha Gamma sorority at University of North Carolina as substitute president while Lee Robinson and Inia Yates gain roles in campus groups. Glee club director Gwendolyn Haynes reports vacancies rapidly filled with 33 seniors graduated, nine remaining four years. New recruits include Fritzi Emmerth and 21 others. Handley Glee Club prepares for assembly, Christmas concert, Apple Blossom, and commencement activities.

Armstrong University Ofth Carolina North Carolina Allins Lee Robinson Alpha Gamma University North Carolina Inia Yates Northdy McFadden Syracuse University Gwendolyn Haynes Handley Glee Club Vivace Club Glee Club Jane Sowers Barbara Brooks June Butler Pat Clevenger Margaret Greenawalt Helen Johnson Patsy Levi Elizabeth Browning Suzanne Pingley Fritzi Emmerth Kitty Clark Hilda Reed Patsy Wheeler Lillian Solenberger Hudson Natala Russell Ouida Keller Carolyn §$Copenhaver Joyce Binner Donna Anderson Janice Haines Mary Lazazzera Sue Dorsey Suzanne Watson Augusta Pollard Helen Edmonds Cappy Saxe Carolyn Stanley Freddie Stine David Rickard James Hockman Ray Rinker Handley

Handley 7 Harrisonburg 0 in Friday Night Football

Handley topped Harrisonburg 7-0 as Jim Lawrence scored the game’s lone touchdown in the second quarter. Manuel Sempeles added a neat conversion. At halftime Handley’s 70-piece band formed two H initials while Harrisonburg’s band lit tiny red LEDs and played School Days amid spirited cheers.

Handley Harrisonburg Jim Lawrence Manuel Sempeles

Hospitalized players and injuries hit senior boys

The report notes Phil Slaughter was taken to the hospital Thursday with an injured arm during football practice. Cochran was readmitted the same day and is very ill.

Hos Phil Slaughter Ug Cochran

Classical recital by Philips Robertson entertains student body

Philips Robertson entertained the student body with a program featuring flute, harp, violin, tam tam, saddle drums, and bagpipes. He performed single instrument pieces and sang, including the 8th Psalm and songs from Syria.

Hilips Robertson Syria

Junior Varsity Opens Season with 12 0 Win over Warren County

The Junior Varsity team opened with a 12 to 0 victory against Warren County as many students and cheerleaders packed the stands. Melvin Aik ens and Bobby Jackson scored touch downs, while the Juniors fell 6 to 1 to RMA at Front Royal.

Warren County Melvin Aikens Bobby Jackson RMA Front Royal

Weekend Game Day Recap With Notable Attendees

A holiday brought fans to the game with many participants enjoying a productive weekend. Pat Way led a practiced chorus line and attended the game while Manuel Semipeles slept cooked and played football. Carolyn Stanley celebrated an anniversary Joyce Binner cleaned house and went to the game. Eugene Dearing slept Pat Clevenger cheered at the game Albert Lazazzera washed a car and then played football.

Pat Way Manuel Semipeles Carolyn Stanley Joyce Binner Eugene Dearing Pat Clevenger Albert Lazazzera

Eighth Grade Party Planned by Class Leaders

The 8th grade class schedules a come as you please party Friday from 7 to 9 30 p m. Class sponsors are Miss Simms and Miss Hinton. Lynn Cooper serves as class president.

Miss Simms Miss Hinton

Roanoke Instructor Observes Latin and Guidance Classes

Mrs. Gertrude Peery, a Latin and guidance instructor, visited Roanoke High School to observe Latin classes and guidance offerings and returned with valuable ideas.

Gertrude Peery Roanoke

Actress Churchill To Wed Photographer In Georgia

Actress Sarah Churchill daughter of Winston Churchill will marry British photographer Anthony Beauchamp at 5 30 p m in Sea Island Georgia. The couple announced the engagement yesterday and both sets of parents were informed and approved.

Sea Island Sarah Churchill Anthony Beauchamp Britain Winston Churchill Beauchamp

Greeks Deported From Caucsus Report Cited by U.S.

Washington reports confirm Soviet mass deportation of thousands of Greeks and discuss plans for guerrilla action in Yugoslavia. The State Department cites official channels and envoys, noting intelligence from friendly governments and earlier wartime leaks.

Washington United States State Department Yugoslavia Omar N. Bradley House The Russia

Bus Line Extends to Brakeblok Plant Route Change

City bus service will extend from 8 Loudoun Street to the American Brakeblok plant then to Acorn Heights and back to Valley Pike. Buses will no longer run on Whitlock and Montague avenues.

Loudoun St American Brakeblok Acorn Heights Valley Pike Whitlock Montague Aves

Safer to leave service switch as is during a storm

The National Bureau of Standards says whether the service switch is open or closed makes little difference if lightning strikes. A strike on the service line may allow current to enter the building, though a lightning arrester at the transformer handles most strikes on the line.

National Bureau of Standards

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