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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1939
Page
5
Harry S. Williams of Detroit, a railroad executive, bought the old colonial Carter home and 147 acres west of Stephens City for an undisclosed price. The 1833 house, built by Wm A Carter Sr, sits on land once 1 300 acres and endured wartime damage before restoration by Mrs Carter.
The British say a German prize crew could sail the American freighter Flint toward a German port via the Norway coast. They argue such action exploits territorial waters to reach German shores, potentially preventing British interference.
Special Commissioners will offer for sale at public auction in Winchester Virginia on November 25 1939 at 12 00 in front of the County Court House a 200 acre tract partly in Frederick and Shenandoah counties. The land lies southwest of Star Tannery along Cedar Creek and is the same property mortgaged to The Federal Land Bank of Baltimore. Terms: one third cash at sale with the balance in two equal annual installments evidenced by purchaser notes or bonds.
Charlotte Osgood, 17, and a companion who escaped a Maine state institution surrendered in Boston. They declared they were slaves of the State and warned they would face severe punishment if sent back to the Hallowell facility.
Tokyo report says Imperial army losses in China during September were 1 177 killed while Chinese forces suffered 47 708 casualties in the same period as per the military communique from headquarters.
Naval circles in London disputed German claims of submarine success against Britain’s merchant ships. They suggested Nazi statements aim to lure Britain into spectacular acts outside naval strategy. Total British merchant ship losses since the war began are placed at 221000 tons, up from 210021. neutral losses are 72000 tons.
Mrs. Lee N. Whitacre was surprised by a birthday dinner on October 22 in Whitacre Virginia. Guests ranged from Coleman Dunn to Woodrow Collins and William Lee Whitacre, with relatives from Winchester and Clearbrook attending.
Mangey Whitlock's ankle slows him yet his talent keeps him in the handley backfield. Rowe acts captain most games and plays fast end, gaining yards and receiving passes. Whitham and Wayrie show promise as backfield supports while Burke handles center. Substitutes contribute lively bench energy and aim for first string.
A long roster lists students and adults on an honor roll, naming many individuals by surname and given name across multiple classes and households. The page enumerates Miss Kellies and Mr Ochs, Mrs Garrabrandt, Miss Shiley, Mr Joyce, and others, including Juanita Brannon and Dolly Burke among many entries.
Fragments reveal gossip about name changes and bench warming at a high school. Mention of lipstick on a teacher's collar, a green car with Warsaw plates, and a siege rumor hint at campus intrigue during a busy week.
The Library Staff plans a Library Club with Miss Payne as Temporary President. A six assistant committee was chosen to draft a constitution: Charlotte Schlack, Martha Babb, Anna M. Baker, Thelma Genesey, and two more. The group will seek Executive Council approval. The aim is to boost library success and student interest.
The Junior Board of Trade backs a two year program with 28 Handley 4th to 8th graders serving as School Boy Patrols. From 8 30 am to 2 30 pm they stand at John Kerr posts with captains and assistants to be chosen later. Parents are urged to support this civic effort.
The Booster Club adds reporters from seventh through twelfth grades and from the Elementary department to cover school activities. New reporters include Carroll Rowe for F. F. A. Jean Ebert for Glee Club Billy Taylor for Band Gloria Dorsey for Library Staff Lawrence Grim for Senior Class Pat Duffey for Freshman 8th Grade Pavey Lupton Geo Boyd for 8th Grade Peyton Marshall Adelaide Coble for 7th Grade Adelaide Coble for Elementary Charlotte M. Hawthorne.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union donated HOW TO LIVE by Fisher and Emerson along with other books. The Turner Ashby Chapter of Winchester gave FLIGHT INTO OBLIVION by A. J. Hanna about the Confederate Cabinet's flight from Richmond and capture of Jefferson. Handley faculty and students thank the donors for the gifts.
A compact feature lists a series of traits tied to names, including Billy Butler Lester Arnold Frederick Crisman Bill Miller Robert McIntyres and others. Each line pairs a person with a distinctive attribute such as eyes hair eyelashes clothes or abilities in dancing, music, and athleticism.
In a crowded cafe scene Hurst Burgess and Janey cry over a long wait as Vic Arthur calls out sarcastically. Fowle jokes to Williams and Bickers who miss the point while Miss Martin carries a glass of water and three trays.
Girls teams the Maroons and Shamrocks begin practice as the season starts. Attendance is light but coaches urge seniors to join. The Maroons will practice Monday and Thursday next week, while the Shamrocks meet Tuesday and Friday.
Deciphered snippet lists student song titles and performers including Undecided, Remember Who Youre Promised To, The Jitterbug, Billy Groffs That Right Im Wrong, Exams Are You Having Fun, Gloria Dorsey, Weve Come Along Way Together, Blue Evening Doing Homework, Go Fly a Kite, Waiting For the Robert E Lee, Colleen pageant, This Is No Dream, If You Ever Change Your Mind, Its 100 To 1, Brats will beat Day In Day Out, An Old Flame Never Dies, Come Love. Performers include Hurst, Mary Virginia and Willie Blue, Stu Dents, Mr Browning, Dot Hawthorne, Betsy Conklin.
Student named Janey Henry struggles with Yorks. Browning criticizes a lazy mind. Anna Margaret Baker notes Browning's English class. Jacquelyn English flags short Boys Wassiel Triplett slow music. Jean Hamman dislikes tattlers. Katherine Slaughter cites general annoyances. Mrs Barr condemns gum in class. Tom Ritter complains about women. Ochs laments girls who block football practice. Jonny Q wants to hear Browning’s course reorganization.
A fragmentary handwritten letter found in a mailbox references songs and emotions. It mentions Theodore Yokem, D. D. Beach, and titles like What Is This Thing Called Love and I Got You Under My Skin, hinting at a personal lyrical message and a string of song references.
The senior class voted to wear costumes for the Halloween party tonight after discussion and guidance from faculty advisors. Students are urged to attend and enjoy two skits by the F. P.F.A. and watch Mr Browning and Mr Quarles.
Handley fans hail Butch as standout quarterback and praise Fuzzy as top punt catcher. The piece notes Herbie’s strong play at center and cheers from the cheerleaders as the team battles rivals.
A column satirically examines necking in public, defines the behavior for readers, and offers six cautions about consequences and self-respect. The piece invites readers to consider the social perception and potential embarrassment.
A playful gossip note reports on senior crushes and campus romps. It mentions Mac disapproving of A M A and teases students like Gretna, Ann Woolfork, Marian Hammil, and a Duke alumnus, all amid light rumors and cheeky asides.
From our files a brief notes Peggy Goes To defeated the Shamrocks 29 to 4 in soccer. Four years ago Mr. Ochs and Mr. Bennett were new faculty members.
Readable lines recount a librarian mystery about Handley Library closed due to smallpox found in a dictionary. Also a classroom exchange shows students improvising sentences with interjections and light humor about Hamlet and love. Betsy Conklin and Ann Robinson appear in dialogue fragments.
Readers offer mixed tips for the Junior Evening Star with calls for less personal scoops and more humor and curiosity. Suggestions range from more investigating reporters to monthly issues and broader gossip coverage.
A reader argues against study halls in the auditorium citing poor lighting and awkward posture. The writer questions how students can read or write while seated and laments blurry light when lamps are switched on.
A reader proposes a large study group in the study hall with splits into small groups as rooms allow. With few teachers, seniors would lead and students sign a pledge to observe order. The Open Forum in the Irving Star will publish editor suggestions mailed to the Booster Club Office mailbox.
O H Eazell of the police accident proven squad is in a hospital with a fractured left foot. While leaning to switch on a light, he placed his foot on a waste basket which skidded and caused him to fall to the floor.
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