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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1961

Page

9

Thespian Club Welcomes New Sponsor

The Thespian Club held a Thursday meeting in the upstairs study hall during advisory period. President David Bowers announced the newly elected sponsor Miss Virginia Barr, joining Mr. Newbrough. A committee will select the contest play to compete with the Junior class for District and State One-Act Play Festival attendance.

Thespian Club David Bowers Virginia Barr Mr. Newbrough Thespians

Handley Pep Assembly Sparks School Spirit

Students packed Friday afternoon for a band and pep assembly in anticipation of the first home game Saturday. The program featured new sing along songs by the pep band and honorary cheerleaders led by Dennis Hinkle and head cheerleader Jim Anderson. Coaches Siebert Booth and Welch praised the team as captain Jimmy Anderson urged support for a Handley victory over Warren County.

Handley Bill Ashworth Charlie Glover Jimmy Anderson Woody Harper Donnie Gregory Dennis Hinkle Siebert Booth Welch Warren County

Science Club Officials Review Applications

Prospective members of the Senior Science Club submitted paragraphs to Mike Robinson, president, for consideration. He and his four member committee are reading the papers this week. All new members will be notified to attend the Science Club meeting on Thursday during advisory period.

Mike Robinson

Girls Begin Intramural Hockey Practice

Girls in grades ten through twelve started intramural hockey practice last week after school. Teams warm up with games before the real competition begins. Anyone interested is welcome to watch the players in action and cheer them on.

Rosalind Butler Editor-in-Chief Anne Clare Dick

Editor in chief Rosalind Butler and assistant Anne Clare Dick lead the staff including reporters Patricia Brumback Karen Cowsert Jayanne Haines Susan Harper Shirley Miller Ann Milton and Patricia Strosnider.

Rosalind Butler Anne Clare Dick Patricia Brumback Karen Cowsert Jayanne Haines Susan Harper Shirley Miller Ann Milton Patrica Strosnider

Handley Students urged to show good sportsmanship

The Handley editorial calls for student fans to cheer with respect at football games. It recalls past praise for civil behavior by Handley supporters and urges avoiding rude remarks even when traveling to away games to support the team.

Junior Evening Star Handley Team

First Meeting of Executive Council Held

The Executive Council held its first meeting during advisory period on Monday September 18 led by Paul Haldeman president of the General Organization. Patty Wilkins and Susan Harper thanked members and homeroom representatives for student cooperation as the group noted ticket prices would rise to 3.50 on October 6.

Paul Haldeman Patty Wilkins Susan Harper Monster Commission

Ellen Jones Wins Archery Tournament Email

Ellen Jones won the archery tournament with Sally Bush second and pay Ritter third. The sophomore class shines as the top finishers are congratulated for strong showings.

Ellen Jones Esther Sally Bush Vay Ritter

Library Club Honors 17 Student Assistants

The Library Club recognizes 17 students for their hours aiding librarian Mrs. Lichliter. The assistants listed are Jackie Bell, Mary Jo Sham, Barbara White, Cheryl Corrigan, Karen Stinson, Nancy Gordon, Ginger Sibert, Cindy Miller, Stella Rowe, Gretchen Higgs, Mary Michael, Barbara Farrell, Charlotte Nichols, Carole Zirkle, Marcella Cunningham, Janet Shawn and Betsy Lineburg.

Library Club Lichliter Jackie Bell Mary Jo Sham Barbara White Cheryl Corrigan Karen Stinson Nancy Gordon Ginger Sibert Cindy Miller Stella Rowe Gretchen Higgs Mary Michael Barbara Farrell Charlotte Nichols Carole Zirkle Marcella Cunningham Janet Shawn Betsy Lineburg

Nine Chosen As Members of Vivace Club

Each year girls from the Senior High Glee Club are chosen for the Vivace Club based on tone quality and voice blending. This year nine new members are Claudia Adams Susie Alberti Barbara Eavis Betty Goodwin Jane Holsinger Barbara Loy Linda Richter Linda Mallory and Emily Seeds.

Claudia Adams Susie Alberti Barbara Eavis Betty Goodwin Jane Holsinger Barbara Loy Linda Richter Linda Mallory Emily Seeds

Junior Stand Chairmen Chosen For Saturday

Alternate stand chairmen will take charge for each home game this year. For this Saturday Stephani Martin Mike Krueger Carolyn Manuel John Anderson and John Eddy will serve under Gretchen Higgs and Steve Butler.

Stephani Martin Mike Krueger Carolyn Manuel John Anderson John Eddy Gretchen Higgs Steve Butler

Senior Boys In Coats And Ties Impress Band Assembly

Senior girls were impressed as the senior boys wore coats and ties and accompanied them to the band and pep assembly last Friday afternoon.

Wednesday Chapel Forecast at Reader Mary Sarandria Led

Senior girls will sing with Nancy and pianist Anne Clarke Dick and Mary Sarandria as leaders. Friday Chapel features Reader Mary Jo Sahm with BarbaraPicker al and pianist Shirley Miller in the program.

Mary Sarandria Nancy Anne Clarke Dick Mary Jo Sahm Barbara Pickeral Shirley Miller

Senior High Glee Club to Sing At Monroes Game

The Senior High Glee Club will sing during the varsity football game with James Monroe. Monday reader David Bowers leads, with Steve Ritter and pianist Sally Bell. Booster Club meeting set for 3 20.

James Monroe David Bowers Steve Ritter Sally Bell

Three Killed By Vehicles In Virginia Roads

Three people died yesterday in Virginia after being struck by vehicles on state roads. The toll for the year reached 581, up 48 from the same point last year. Alexandria child Michael Sven Anderss Johnsson aged 3 was killed chasing another child across a street near a playground. Norfolk woman Maddie Du Pree age 29 died when a tractor-trailer ran over her as she slipped into the cab.

Virginia Michael Sven Anderss Johnsson Alexandria Maddie du Pree Norfolk

Janet Margolin rises from sitter to stage debut this season

Janet Margolin 18, makes her professional acting debut in Daughter of Silence after director Vincent J. Donohue screened 200 applicants. Previously a backstage assistant at the Central Park Shakespeare festival, she painted scenery and baby-sat for child performers in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

New York Janet Margolin Miss Margolin Vincent J. Donohue Janet Central Park

Emergency jet lands at Geneva airport with 30 unhurt

The Swiss Airlines twin jet Caravelle from London to Zurich diverted to Geneva due to fog. It circled for about 90 minutes, landed on the left landing gear then the right wing touched, veered off the runway onto grass and stopped near emergency vehicles. Passengers were shaken but unharmed.

Geneva Zurich London Hans Kaufmann

Cathy Crosby Weds Oilman Ravin Gilbert in Houston

Cathy Crosby, 22, daughter of singer Josby Crosby, married Ravin Gilbert, 32, Houston oilman, at St. John the Divine Episcopal. Crosby, who met her husband on Hollywood, has appeared in several TV shows. Bing Crosby’s brother gave away the bride as she wore a white chiffon dress with a silver lace jacket. The couple planned a wedding trip to Puerto Rico.

Houston, Tex Cathy Oon Josby Houston Ravin Gilbert St. John the Divine Episcopal Cathy Hollywood Bing Crosby Puerto Rico

Broadway stallion eyes off Broadway casting drift

A producer says opportunity grows for experimental and cheaper theater in small venues outside Times Square. He notes the chance to do shows for fun despite today’s costly hit or miss commercial scene where art alone may not sustain a production.

Time Square

Masked Gunmen Rob Jewel Heist at Monte Carlo Casino

Three robbers in blue jeans and scarves escaped from the Clerc Shoite the M Franciahukeonin ome casino in Monte Carlo with jewelry worth roughly 500 000 dollars. An elderly saleswoman was forced to the floor as the display cases were looted in the morning raid.

Monte Carlo Riviera Clerc M Franciahukeonin iCarlo Casino

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