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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1949

Page

5

Graduates of 1949 Class and Their Paths in Winchester

Of 98 graduates, 32 attend college, four serve in the United States armed forces, five are married, and 24 hold positions in Winchester. The list includes Eddie Manuel Elmon Golden Mulvey’s haberdashery Jimmy Sempeles Crystal restaurant Patricia Carson secretary for Clinton Ritter Colleen Ryan Farmers and Merchants National bank Betty Stryker Hilda Taylor Col len Campbell Patricia Cunningham telephone company Patricia Funk secretary Truck Supply Corp Florence Harley Secretary in law office Posey Hottle G. M. music store Marvin Hutchinson Peoples drug store Eugene Russell clerk at Police court Ralph Pugh Winchester Nash Co Kitty Grant Carbaugh Campbell's store Dick Chapman Chapman Motor Co Louis Vaught Dr Milton's veterinarian hospital Edwin Fricgefort Nehi bottling works Jo Ann Landacre Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co Maynard Patterson Jimmy Jo Brown Jack Weatherholtz U S Navy Louis Ebert U S Air Force Kenneth Lake B M Chevrolet Sales Richard MacIntyre Winchester News Co Tony Lazzazzera Victory shoe shine.

United States Winchester Eddie Manuel Young Meas Sportshop Elmon Golden Mulvey’s Haberdashery Jimmy Sempeles Star Restaurant Demo Sempeles Crystal Restaurant John Boyd E. W. Armstrong Co Patricia Carson Clinton Ritter Colleen Ryan Farmers and Merchants National Bank Betty Stryker Hilda Taylor Collen Campbell Patricia Cunningham Telephone Company Patricia Funk Truck Supply Corp Florence Harley Posey Hottle Marvin Hutchinson Peoples Drug Store Eugene Russell Robert Dale Dolores Coffman Lewis Commercial and Savings Bank Ralph Pugh Winchester Nash Co Kitty Grant Carbaugh Campbell’s Dick Chapman Chapman Motor Co Louis Vaught Milton’s Edwin Fricgefort Nehi Bottling Works Jo Ann Landacre Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co Maynard Patterson Jimmy Jo Brown Jack Weatherholtz U.S. Navy Louis Ebert U.S. Air Force Kenneth Lake B. & M. Chevrolet Richard MacIntyre Winchester News Co Tony Lazzazzera Victory Shoe Shine

Clarke Native W H Gaver Dies in South Carolina

Wilmer H Gaver a Clarke native and longtime mathematics professor at Newberry College Newberry South Carolina died there yesterday Born in Clarke County he was son of the late James W and Lizzie Hardesty Gaver Berryville residents survive with two brothers Floyd W Gaver Union New Jersey and Harry H Gaver Los Angeles Funeral services are set for tomorrow in Newberry with burial to follow in Berryville Green Hill Cemetery.

Wilmer. H. Gaver Newberry College Newberry Clarke County James W Lizzie Hardesty Gaver Berryville Floyd W. Gaver Union, N. J Harry H. Gaver Los Angles Green Hill Cemetery

Flunkers Passed By Govmt Decree In Thailand

A government decree in Bangkok grants passing marks to 29 students who failed university entrance exams. The Education Ministry faced mass requests as parents sought similar leniency. Officials considered resigning in shame but stayed on as terms expire. The move followed a cabinet decision lowering the passing grade from 50 to 49.5 after a parliament member's son scored 49.6.

Bangkok Ministry of Education Thailand

Woman Collects 15 000 Buttons

Mount Dora Florida September 20 Mrs A J Waltz owns a 15000 button collection begun six years ago from boxes belonging to her mother and grandmother. The buttons come from around the world and include varied materials on cards by type. One is a perfume button from the 1890s and another porcelain miniature of Mozart.

Mount Dora Fla A. J. Waltz

Juniors Select Class Officers for Upcoming Term

The junior class elected officers Susan Sowers president Monte Miller vice president and Dorothy Lichliter secretary treasurer. The group unanimously chose Miss Gorham as sponsor to work with Mr Wood, the second sponsor.

James Lawrence Susan Sowers Monte Miller Dorothy Lichliter Miss Gorham Wood

Wade Emery Named Senior President

The class of 1950 held its first senior meeting electing Wade Emmert president unanimously. Betty Jo Halterman became vice president and Virginia Wentz was re elected as secretary, with Emmert aiming for a successful year with team effort.

Jts Wade Emmert Emmert Betty Jo Halterman Virginia Wentz

Painters Needed For Canteen Opening

Students invited to help prepare the Ivy Room canteen for opening the night of Handley’s first football game. Clean up and paint nights scheduled for next Thursday and Friday. Walls and tables require painting. paint is supplied. bring paint brushes if available.

Handley Ben

Pep Rally For First Football Game At Handley

An assembly Friday urged students to support the season opener with cheers and band music. Cheerleaders led the crowd and a new cheer honored visiting former faculty member Mr Edwards as the alma mater was sung to close.

Edwards Handley Friday

Chewing Tobacco Industry Shrinks in 1949

The manufacture of chewing tobacco in the year ending June 30, 1949 is estimated to be the smallest yearly total thus far in this century.

United States

All Rooms Elect GO Representatives in School Body

The General Organization elects 22 home room representatives to its executive council including officers class presidents Hand iian editors Booster Library Monogram chairs Honor Court judge and Senior class secretary. Representatives from rooms 16 to 52 are listed with names and numbers.

Library Club Monogram Clubs Monitor Commission Alan Perry Carolyn Stanley Maxine Butler Pat Clevenger John Kaknis Glenna Vecchia Margaret Duckwall Leslie Miller Jim Lawrence Dick Crenshaw Betty Mayes Allen Stryker Frances Duckwall Patsy Steele Lynn Cooper Suzanne Sprenkle Peggy Barret Betsy Turner Jimmy Blackburn Betty Cullers David Sunderlin Dennis Wingfield

Handley Band Shines As Football Team Dominates 34 to 0

The Handley football season opener ended in a 34 to 0 victory amid a grand band performance. Fans and familiar faces cheered on, with Barr celebrated for his birthday as the band led a Happy Birthday routine and the cheerleaders energized the crowd.

Handley Ralph Pugh Eugene Russell Frank Gallaway Jack Weatherholtz Maynard Patterson Barr

Frozen Sea Water Loses Salt Through Crystallization

Scientists explain that when sea water freezes salt separates into saltier brine and pure ice. The process concentrates salt in the remaining liquid but crystals trap most minerals, reducing salinity in the solid ice but leaving saltier pockets in the unfrozen layer.

Fair Watch Thefts Charged to Pair

Cumberland Maryland September 20 William C Hughes of Huntington West Virginia and Buck McCarthy of Richmond Virginia were arrested and returned to Hagerstown to face theft charges. Police say 12 watches were stolen from the Hagerstown fairgrounds with Hughes found in possession of three watches and McCarthy with four. Hughes denied the charge.

Cumberland Mda William C. Hughes Huntington W. Va Buck McCarthy Richmond Hagerstown Paul E. Penrod Penrod Hagerstown Fairgrounds Hughes Penrod McCarthy

Florida Container Keeps Bait Alive

Bradenton Florida September 20. William L Aldridge Sr a retired manufacturer and his son opened a sporting store here to market what he calls all jai a bait keeping container. It is a metal rectangle with flexible arms and slotted steel holders fastened to boats. Water flows through holes and water is scooped to keep bait alive.

Bradenton Fla William L. Aldridge

Drive Safely Take a Little Longer en Route

Advice urges motorists to slow down and allow extra travel time to reach destinations safely. Officials emphasize vigilant driving, reduced speed in rain or night conditions, and avoiding distractions to prevent accidents.

Train Strikes Gasoline Truck At Crossing In Pottsville

A Reading railroad passenger train collided with a gasoline truck carrying 4500 gallons at a grade crossing near Pottsville. The explosion killed truck driver Clarence Goetz 22 of Gap Pa and critically injured four crew members while sparing passengers. Flames engulfed front cars of the 10 car train.

Pottsville Reading Railroad Ice Clarence Goetz Gap

Ministers Challenge on Modest Living in Schleswig Holstein

In Schleswig Holstein, Germany, minister president Herman Luedemann challenged deputies to modest living by placing two bottles of wine on the table and inviting those who live more modestly than him to join for a bottle. The scene reflects a debate over cabinet ministers’ living standards.

Kiel Germany Schleswig-Holstein Herman Luedemann

Drownings Claim Henry E. Green in Rochester

Henry E. Green son of Robert Green of Millwood drowned Saturday in Rochester New York. Survived by father two sisters Mrs Nancy Finley Mrs Amanda Tiller Mrs Louise Walker and brother Carter Green plus many nephews and nieces. Interment in Rochester.

Henry E. Green Robert Green Millwood Rochester N. Y Susie Green Nancy Finley Winchester Amanda Tiller Baltimore Louise Walker New York Carter Green Miami Fla

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