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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1945

Page

7

Gainesboro School News Highlights Alumni Moves

The 1945 Gainesboro High School edition lists staff editors and reporters and updates on last year’s seniors. William Braithwaite married Dororthy Kerns and works at National Fruit Product Co. June DeHaven attends Winchester Business College. Mary Lee Miller wed Finwood Winans and works at Sears Roebuck in Crescent. Arlan Anderson and Rodella Adams pursue college and Shepherd College respectively while Grace Omps studies stenography at Edmonson College. Pvt Russell Grove remains in the Army at Fort Knox. Gladys Bageant works at Golden Glow Restaurant. Audrey DeHaven plans business school. Charles Denny works at Adams Service Station. The Senior Class elected Dorothy Davies president, Janice Baker VP, Alice Flowers secretary, Jean Braithwaite treasurer, with Miss Whitacre sponsor. Wendall Phillips joined the Navy.

Janice Baker Strother Isabelle Amos Ruth Anne White Baker Pat Sutherland J Braithwaites Wolfe Anne Dailewood DeHaven William Braithwaite Dorothy Kerns Bill National Fruit Product Co June DeHaven Business College Winchester Mary Lee Miller Finwood Winans Sears Roebuck Cresent Arlan Anderson Gore Rodella Adams Shepherd College Shepherdstown W. Va Grace Omps Edmonson College Chattanooga Tenn Russell Grove Fort Knox Gladys Bageant Audrey DeHaven Charles Denny Arlan Adams Arlan Adams Service Station. High School News Ith Dorothy Davies Alice Flowers Jean Braithwaite Miss Whitacre Wendall Phillips Navy Deanstad Te Tare Mae Martin Schults Gainesboro Janice Mae Baker Janice William Baker Cross Junction Winchester Business College John Thompson Nevelene Pageant Betty Maury Harold Phillips Miss McMurray Robert ‘Luttrell Charles Sargent Betty Jean Lewis Betty Jo Braithwaite Mr.Braith Jimmy Hottle Donald Taylor Nannie Brannon Juanita Braithwaite Patsy Sutherland Roxanne Rogers Raymond Zadigo

Gainesboro class pages celebrate rings and student leaders

The Gainesboro school notes recount seniors receiving gold with ruby class rings, Janice Mae Baker's profile, and elected officers for 9th to 12th grades. It describes grade curriculums, library fund efforts, and student activities plus FFA updates and a Frederick County court notice about a divorce case.

Scout Leaders Commended by Winchester Common Council

The Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of America in Winchester is praised for dedicating time to train boys in citizenship and character. E. B. Cooper and others receive copies of the resolution acknowledging service in war efforts and civilian defense activities.

Shenandoah Area Council Boys Scouts of America Winchester E. B. Cooper Henry Bush Philip Hunter Ray Garrabrandt A. Harold Rowe Harry Gregory Samuel Giles German Radford Croswell Henderson R. B. Dale Laurens Jones Page Louderback John Kern Stanley Cundiff Fred Bame Boy Scouts of America Virginia

Romance Sparks and School Tales Surface in Quiet Week

A quirky slice shows Bucky and Ann in a serious moment while others juggle crushes letters to Avon and a secret. Wayne splits study time with glances at Gloria. Janice seems lonely as Ruby writes to a mystery boy for Maxine. The Senior and Jolly Junior beat the Sophomore and Freshmen in softball, then volleyball flips the result.

Bucky Ann Robert Luttrell J. C. Thelma Avon Wayne Gloria Alice Janice Ruby Maxine

Resolution commending Winchester Scout Officials

Unanimously adopted by the Common Council of the City of Winchester at its meeting October 2, the resolution commends the Cubmasters and Anette of the Boy Senate in Winchester and directs a copy be forwarded to each Scout official in the city.

Coe Anette Winchester Common Council The Ci of Winne

Newsprint Ceiling May Be Lifted

Washington officials study raising the news print price ceiling perhaps five dollars per ton to spur production. A decision is expected next month with impact to apply later in the year. The current ceiling is sixty one dollars per ton plus delivery allowances across ten zones.

Washington OPA

VRM Rifle Club to Hold Weekly Shoots

Dr. Howard James and Arthur Seabright announce the VRM Rifle Club will start weekly rifle shoots at 7 o clock on Thursdays and Fridays each week until further notice. NRA rules followed and all interested in rifle or pistol shooting invited to attend with membership open to those willing to join.

Howard James Arthur Seabright VRM Rifle Club National Rifle Association

Mount Vernon Majors Upset Fairfax In County Title Race

Mount Vernon Majors defeated Fairfax 20 to 8 to take a lead in Fairfax County competition. Handley faces Fairfax Friday November 9 and may struggle against stronger opponents as regular season play tightens. George Cavanaugh plans another wrestling card Friday night in Hagerstown.

Fairfax High School Mount Vernon Majors Rebels Fairfax County Handley Fairfax George Cavanaugh Hagerstown

Armory Card Looms with Coffield Brown Bout Possible

The armory show headlines a likely clash between Big Jim Coffield and Natie Brown after both won fights at the Maryland arena last week. Cavanaugh appears to be in New York finishing the card.

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