This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1960
Page
5
Linda Slonaker and Virginia Germelmen received National Merit Scholarship Certificates of Commendation. The two seniors ranked in the top three percent of Merit Test takers and are congratulated for their achievements.
Marsha Fretwell leads the ASSISTANT EDITOR team with reporters Nancy Flickinger Sandra Carpenter Deedee Huntsberry Rosanna Hodson Carol Jean Smalts Mary Evans and Laura Shade listed as contributors.
Editorial urges students to engage fully in learning citing Thomas Huxley about early training shaping mind. It notes Handley students earning scholarships for outstanding work and stresses using six weeks progress to improve. Continuous effort builds natural abilities and lasting benefits.
The Library Club outlines initiation events with a student assembly on November 9 where girls portray figures like Huckleberry Finn Little Red Riding Hood Babe Ruth and Cleopatra and perform a humorous stunt. A second initiation for members only is planned for November 10.
The Thespian Club met Friday to select a contest play for presentation. Winter Dust by Walter Hackett was chosen for the production.
The Handley High School Booster Club in Winchester asks readers to send alumni updates. Contributions should be directed to Booster Club, Handley High School, Winchester, for publication consideration.
Handley alumna Sharon Spuzzie Glaize, a 1957 graduate and former president of the General Organization, has been named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. She currently serves as student body president at Randolph Macon Women's College.
The intramural volleyball season for girls runs across grades 8 to 12 with practice requirements and a tournament planned for the week of November 1. Ann Bromley manages the program with Marilyn O'Hara as assistant manager.
A dental clinic is established each year to serve students with routine checkups and basic care. Organizers prepare stations, recruit volunteers, and coordinate schedules to provide accessible services on campus.
A scrambled set of crossword clues covers topics from card games and astronomy to language roots and geography. Entries include poker stake vindicated blunder and a range of numbers as placeholders for puzzle filling.
The program begins today requiring all students to present a dental slip from their dentist confirming oral health. Those missing slips will undergo dental screening at the clinic as a condition for participation.
Forecast covers Wednesday October 28 with Chapel reader Melinda Williams and others, a 3:30 home football game vs Musselman, Thursday October 27 Senior Science Club at 11 30 and hockey vs Clarke County, Friday October 28 pep assembly at 11 30, Saturday October 29 varsity home football vs Herndon, and Monday October 31 chapel reader Dale Gwinn with Booster Club meeting.
Handley High School will mark American Education Week with a special event titled Parents Night on Wednesday November 9 at 7 30 PM. A committee from the Executive Council Booster Club Faculty and Administration prepared plans for Handley’s fourth observance and the full program will be announced later.
The Varsity Hockey Team has practiced hard for two games with Clarke County this week. The first game was played today at Clarke County and the second will be at Handley on Thursday. Team members include Mary Ellen Snyder, Sally Bell, Hallie Merriner, Rosanna Hodgson, Marsha Fretwell, Sandy Spielman, Sherry Kercheval, Jayanne Haines, Suzanne Boyd, Donna Ploss, Linda Williams, Anne Clare Dick, Sean Harper, Nancy Pugh, Betsy Baker, Carol Fuller, Madaline Nickerson, Barbara Loy, Helen Lake, Carol Smalts, Patsy Strosnider, and Rosa-
The Booster Club hosted assemblies for Junior High and Senior High students to learn about Handley clubs. Ed Huntsberry outlined the G O with Paul Haldeman and Patricia Brumback, followed by Monitor Commission and Honor Court leadership.
The article lists officers for the Thespian Library Science and Lupton Horticulture clubs with presidents and secretaries. Nancy Flickinger introduces Booster Club officer Sandra Carpenter. Nancy Bell edits Junior Evening Star with Marsha Fretwell as assistant editor. Varsity Cheerleaders close the program with a school cheer and alma mater.
After extensive voting the senior class selected its Who's Who. Best All Around nominees are Nancy Bell and Bonnie Pryor. Most Likely to Succeed names Edith Huntsberry and Doug Klafehn. Best Students include Nancy Flicking.
At the American College of Gastroenterology opening session doctors reported progress in treating advanced gastrointestinal cancers. Jefferson Medical College Hospital researchers cited 5 fluorouracil showing tumor size reduction and pain relief in colon cancer patients. Dr Ripstein noted low mortality in colon cancer surgeries attributed to antibiotics and better techniques.
The article lists winners in multiple categories including Most Popular Marsha Fretwell and George Glass Best Looking Sue Hungate and Mike Pierce Most Athletic Carol Jean Smalls and Phil Hunter Most Talented Mary Evans and Mac Stinnett Best Dressed Sue Clevenger and Joe Sewell.
San Diego police received a concrete tombstone found inside a cot used by Sean Mooney. Mooney turned the object over to authorities, who stored it in the lost property room.
American celebrations for modern Italy’s centennial in 1961 feature La Fenice from Venice performing at the Italian Renaissance Theater in Sarasota and other cities, the San Remo Festival of song, and a tour by actress Dina Torrieri.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.