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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1964
Page
7
Editorial urges students to assess progress after six weeks, aiming to improve weak subjects and establish consistent study routines. It explains the honor roll and Scholastic Achievement certificate as rewards for high effort and no grade below B, encouraging pride in achievement.
The Thespian Club met in Room 30 at 12 15 and chose The Revolt of Mother by Ruth Sergel for the Fall Production. Try outs were held yesterday after school.
Pattern 4715 offers a comfortable, well fitting bra in sizes 32 through 46 with easy sewing. The ad lists fabric yardage and pricing, instructions for ordering from Anne Adams via Winchester Evening Star, and a coupon for a free pattern with Fall-Winter catalog.
The 15th Annual College Day at Handley welcomed 65 schools and a full range of armed forces. Of Handley seniors 145 of 173 and juniors 138 of 200 registered to attend. Students spoke with college reps and sought guidance while over 30 parents joined.
Handley Jnrs host Herndon in the Homecoming football game this Saturday at 2 p.m. A 1:40 p.m. queen’s coronation precedes kickoff. Corsages cost 1.25 with a tomorrow deadline. passes for former players available free at Young Men's Sport Shop.
A new public speaking group invites ninth to twelfth graders to join. About 40 participants currently, with membership open through October. Meetings Thursdays at 3 18 pm. Sponsors include Mrs Mc Mullan and Mr Schmeller as co chairs and several others.
The list covers events in Chapel Room 25 with readers led by Ann Sybert on Oct 21 and Carolyn Watts on Oct 23. Junior Varsity hosts James Wood Oct 22 at 4 p m. Handley meets Herndon Oct 24 at Handley High for Homecoming. Oct 26 features Elizabeth Wine leading a Chapel session.
Mrs Thomas is sorely missed by students and faculty while ill. Mrs James Baden and Mrs Robert Heltzel teach her classes in her absence as everyone hopes for her quick return. A windstorm in 1856 toppled Connecticut's Charter Oak.
Friday night October 16 featured the first night pep rally before the Parents' Day football game. Girls in Monogram Club sang a special song to Herndando's Hideaway and dressed as senoritas. Pep Club led a victory song while the football team was called up on stage and the rally closed with the Alma Mater.
Reporters Sara Alberti Betty Buncutter Rebecca Lillis Susan Lillis Cynthia Rathman Sheila Roe Phyllis Rowland Ann Shockey and Linda Snyder are listed as contributors to the coverage. Their bylines highlight a collaborative local journalism effort across multiple sections.
The Herndon and Handley squads met on Saturday October 17 for the annual Parents' Day game. Fans braved rain as 24 Handley parents joined in supporting their sons. Both teams played hard from start to finish, honoring the visiting parents.
Students pass a hall display arranged by Fred Landis featuring pictures of the two presidential candidates. Under the portraits sit paper donkeys and elephants representing the parties. The display enhances the hall as the election approaches in two weeks.
Cindy Hartley of Louisville followed her father’s instructions when enrolling at Western Kentucky State College. She paid enrollment fees on time and sought help from President Kelly Thompson for a serious problem. A personal letter from the president admitted her to Western's first football game.
Handley requests alumni share news of achievements and current work for the issue. The publication asks former students to send updates about their activities and successes.
The note states Dr. Quarles is at home recovering from an operation. His presence has been missed at the school and officials look forward to his return.
The Senior Science Club is tasked with arranging exhibits on the second floor of the new building. Members will rotate responsibilities throughout the year. A notable collection of rocks and fossils prepared by Mary Williamson and Susan Strawderman is currently on display.
France donates 10 replica cannons to the United States in commemoration of the 1781 Battle of Yorktown. The event featured ceremonies with 21 gun salutes from the York River, musket firings, and attendance by Sen. Harry F. Byrd. About 3,000 participants marked Yorktown Day.
In Grand Junction Iowa Greg Young an 11 year old was chosen to draw several door prize winners at a stamp and coin collectors banquet The first name drawn was that of his father John Bud Young highlighting a potential conflict of interest.
More than 250 000 amateur radio operators in the United States relay messages worldwide daily. The American Radio Relay League marked its 40th anniversary in 1964.
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