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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1974

Page

7

Handley Student Shines On Homecoming Day After Miracle Recovery

Carol Denton of Handley High School walked across the football field as a Homecoming Court member after a severe horse fall in June. Brain surgery, coma, and months of relearning followed, but she recovered with support from Winchester. The crowd cheered as she appeared, celebrated by her family friends and teachers.

Carol Denton Handley High School Carol Dentons Rip van Winkle Winchester Memorial Hospital

Independent Candidate Charges Dirty Tricks in Virginia Race

Rev. Curtis Harris an independent candidate for Congress in Virginia 4th District accuses Democrat Daniel Schlitz campaign and State Chairman Joseph Fitzpatrick of lies intimidation and dirty tricks. He cites false media statements phony voter groups and rumors of fund sources while alleging threats against supporters and resignation demands. Harris criticized Schlitz leaders for alleged untruthful campaigning.

Richmond Curtis Harris Harris Joseph Fitzpatrick Virginia State College Daniel Tidewater Fitzpatrick Schlitz Del Lester E. Schlitz Robert W. Daniel Jr Congress Schlitz Organization

October 22 1974 history highlights and birthdays

On this date in 1962 John Kennedy ordered a quarantine of Cuba after evidence of Soviet missile bases. Pablo Casals died last year at 96 in Puerto Rico. Bao Dai and Benjamin Britten turn 61 today.

Associated Press Prsident John Kennedy U.S Cuba Pablo Casals Puerto Rico Vietnam Bao Dai Benjamin Britten Gilbert Chesterton

Handley clubs stay active as year opens

Gavel gains Virginia High School League First Place Trophy for the second time. Thespians plan office under stage and two productions. FHA kicks off 74-75 with officer skit and goals. Tri-Hi-Y runs KOPE repaint and participates in CROP to aid hunger relief. Lord Fairfax representative discusses college life and financial aid. Girls Intramural attracts new members with soccer, jogging, and softball. Student Affairs meets to address school problems. Spanish Club elects officers for the year and plans Cuba discovery banquet on Oct 29. Hilltop club elects officers for the year.

Handley Gavel FHA Tri-Hi-Y Todd Smith Lord Fairfax Community College Smith Via Kenny Rose Judy Bell Corby Hancock Debbie Minnis Treas Anne Bowman Sargeant-in Roger Walker Cindy Davis Steve Wilson Gail Pope Cuba The Hilltoppers Jeff Patton Rick Kerns Ann Zuckerman Debbie Ratliff

Gavel Editors Attend Virginia News Workshop in 1974

Gavel editors seniors David Eisner and Ken Rose join a week long journalism workshop at Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond. Richmond newspaper professionals spoke at luncheons and judged student stories with awards: Ken Rose wins 25 dollar savings bond from the Virginia Press Association. John Bussey cited Editor of the Year for Langley High School.

David Eisner Ken Rose Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond The Times Dispatch News Leader Joseph Dunn Norfolk Meg Greenfield Washington Post Ken U.S Virginia Press Association VPA Virginia Press Women John Bussey Langley High School Virginia High School Press Association Gavel VSHPA Northern Virginia Daily

Jr Star Staff Leadership Credits and Sponsors

Renee Valentine editor in chief and Cindia Davis assistant editor lead a staff including Kathy Alford Susan Burns Terri Carpenter Jan Crisman Virginia Dutton Chris Garber Denise Clevenger Marie Fuggit Pam Small Mary Webster Cathy Whitham and Sally Way Sponsors Mrs Armstrong and Miss Overcash support the publication.

Renee Valentine Cindia Davis Kathy Alford Susan Burns Terri Carpenter Jan Crisman Virginia Dutton Chris Garber Denise Clevenger Marie Fuggit Pam Small Mary Webster Cathy Whitham Sally Way Mrs. Armstrong Miss Overcash

Compromise Reached Over Controversial Textbooks in Virginia

Washington County school officials and parents reached a compromise over the Responding literature series. A local textbook committee of English teachers will select stories for grades 8 12 with Adventures used alongside Responding. Books may be taken home only with written parental permission, and a PTA backed resolution urged broader representation on the state textbook adoption committee.

Roanoke Washington County Virginia Congress of Jane L. Sheffey Bristol PTA Board of Managers Grant Tubbs Bobby Sproles Concerned Citizens of

Transatlantic fares rise up to nearly 19 percent

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved average 10 percent higher fares on scheduled transatlantic flights starting November 1. Economy shoulder fares up 3.6 percent, peak 22 to 45 day excursion fares up 18.5 percent, with New York to London round trips rising to 626 from 604 and peak excursion to 509 from 433.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board United States Atlantic Pan American World Airways Trans World Airlines New York-London

Shoplifting Topic of Cable Talk by Winchester Chamber

Richard E. Noecker Jr. of the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee and members appear on iChannel 6’s Cable Talk at 8 p.m. to discuss shoplifting prevention and bad check writing programs in Winchester Frederick and Clarke Counties during October and November. Host is Mrs. Anne Hardy. Statistics show shoplifting and bad checks rising, Noecker says.

Richard E. Noecker Jr Winchester Frederick County Frederick and Clarke Counties Anne Hardy Noecker

Handlian Sales Ending For 1975 Yearbook

The HANDLIAN yearbook sale is extended for Wednesday to Friday with no extra copies. Orders needed now and can be placed before school, during advisory, lunches, or after in the HANDLIAN office.

Handlian

Thanks to Baker Family and Wood High for Lab Decor

A sincere thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Baker and James Wood High School for contributing to the Handley Reading Lab decor. The note expresses appreciation for their support of local education and student interest.

Reggie Baker James Wood High School Handley

Fresh Juniors and Freshmen Take State Tests This Week

This week Juniors take the Iowa Test of Educational Development for placement and progress while Freshmen take Differential Aptitude Tests with a questionnaire added to guide thoughts on school work and career future. Testing ends Oct. 25 with a busy schedule of sports and events surrounding.

Iowa

John Mercer Langston, First Black Clerk Elected in Ohio

John Mercer Langston won the Brownhelm township clerk post in 1855 in Lorain County Ohio, becoming the first Black person elected to office in the United States.

John Mercer Langston Brownhelm Township Lorain County Ohio United States

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