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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1944

Page

5

Staff Chosen for the 45 Handlian Edition

Mary Glascock and Dan Saxe announce the editor and staff for the 45 Handlian. Assignment list includes Betty Bickers as Asst Editor, Adelaide Coble Blanca Danley Janet Nixon and Charles Robinson as Literary Editors, Jean Butler as Photographic Editor with Edward Clark as Asst Photographic Editor, and Terry Copenhaver Beverley Hofer John Moling Helen Stultz as Art Editors. Other roles cover Martha Bowers Girls Athletic Editor Bruce Lovett Boys Athletic Editor and a full typing, advertising and circulation staff.

Mary Glascock Dan Saxe Handlian Ass’t Betty Bickers Adelaide Coble Blanca Danley Janet Nixon Charles Robinson Jean Buter Edward Clark Terry Copenhaver Beverley Hofer John Moling Helen Stultz Martha Bowers Bruce Lovett Betty Striker Myrtle Cooper Mary Ellen Norris Lorraine Fahnestock Lizetta Lazazserra Peyton Marshall Mary Clegg Miller Jean Robinson Marie Garper Jean Pierce Mary Rogers Robert Kellas Harold Wingert Paulette Pifer Smith Dorsey Carroll Morrow

General Organization dues paid in Mrs Garrabrandt’s room

Mrs Garrabrandt’s room paid the General Organization dues first. Mr Browning’s Angels were beaten for the first time since 1928 though the Angels won’t admit the girls beat them. Miss Susan Salisberry, the General Organization treasurer, made it official.

G C Assembly Swears In Officers And Room Representatives

Wednesday the president of the Executive Council Bruce Lovett, the vice president Alton Powell, and the secretary Ann Shull were sworn in by Mr. Quarles. Representatives from various rooms to the General Organization also took the oath of office.

Executive Council Bruce Lovett Alton Powell Ann Shull Quarles

Browning Assembly Showcases "Future Future" Machine

On Friday Browning An gels presented the first home room assembly program. The magic machine "Future Future" impressed the audience with its ability to enlarge an article tenfold. Mr Browning stood with towers nearly seven feet tall beside the display.

Mr. Browning

Divorce by Vincula Matrimonii Suit filed in 1944

In Frederick County Circuit Court Virginia a divorce a vincula matrimonii action is filed by Cline Bruce Gibson against Effie Jean Gibson on adultery grounds. Effie Jean Gibson must appear within ten days of publication. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and posted at the courthouse. Clerk: Bessie Brannon.

Commonwealth OF Virginia Circuit Court Frederick Virginia Cline Bruce Gibson Effie Jean Gibson Winchester Evening Star Winchester Bessie Brannon W. F. Trout

Senior Interviews Highlight Handley Senior Jeanne Baker

Jeanne Baker nicknamed Jeannie is a Red Cross representative for Mrs Solenberger s Brats and a three year member of the General Organization. She came to Winchester in 1939 from Elmira NY entered Handley sixth grade and now pursues stenography while loving reading football games and movies. She serves as drum major in the Handley Band. Mrs Joyce A Carper new Handley teacher Room Forty five teaches eighth and ninth grade Math and moved from Altavista VA after twenty one years at Altavista High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia in 1935.

Jeanne Baker Jeannie Red Cross Handley Band Joyce A. Carper Handley Winchester Altavista Lynchburg Carper University of Virginia Charlosville Altavista High School

Edward Clark Jr the busy 6 ft 155 lb Angel of Browning Ri

Edward A Clark Jr 17 tall and brown eyed is senior class president and Assist Photo Editor of the Handiian. He cheers for the squad sings in Glee Club and A Cappella, belongs to General Organization and attends Handley since grade four after John Kerr. He collects stamps and models planes and plans to enter the University of Richmond after graduation.

Mr. Browning Edward Ea” Clark, Jr Handiian Glee Club Handley John Kerr University of Richmond

Martha Bowers Forces Her Way Into Senior Spotlight

Martha Bowers is a standout senior noted for her participation in many sports since ninth grade. Her hobby is bowling and she aims to become a top bowler, while holding roles in the Monogram Club and as Girls Athletic Editor of the 1945 Handiian. She is also active in the library.

Martha Bowers Martha Monogram Club

Martha Club Faces Graduation Plans With Confidence

Martha Club has not settled post graduation plans yet. She is determined to succeed in any endeavor she undertakes.

Martha

Cheer Leaders Chosen For School Spirit

In Friday assembly 13 students tried out for cheerleading. Ten girls and three boys impressed instructors Frances Pappas and Edward Clark. Martha Arnold Jean Pierce Robert Kellas and John Hepfer were elected as the new cheer leaders.

Ole Frances Pappas Edward Clark Martha Arnold Jean Pierce Robert Kellas John Hepfer

Local Notes From Lebanon Church Social Roundup

Pvt Walter Cooley of Camp Meade Md visited Lebanon Church with his wife and parents over the weekend. Friends and relatives include Mrs Myra Hockman and daughter Mrs Stanton Bowers, Miss Lily Pingley with grandfather J Lawson Moore, and others visiting area families in Culpeper Madison Harrisonburg Strasburg Stephens City and New Jersey.

Culpeper County Ellen Keller Madison College Harrisonburg John G. Bowman Stephens City Julius Keller Guy McDonald Bertha Godlove R. A. Wall New Jersey

Borland Elected President of Virginia Municipalities

Col. Charles B. Borland Norfolk city manager was elected president of the League of Virginia Municipalities as the league closed its 39th annual meeting in Roanoke.

Roanoke Charles B. Borland Norfolk League of Virginia

Northern Virginia Power Co dominates in Victory League

The Northen Virginia Power Co rises to first place by sweeping three games from Virginia State Guard. Clem Babb leads with 137 games and 356 sets, while George Lutz and Cecil Brown top USG with 134 and 131. Perry Construction and Royal Crown Cola split, Hawthorne stars for Perry with 137 and 367, and a featured doubles match sees Mead and LaFollette post a season high 312 as Hawthorne and Ressigue win the second. Matches set for Thursday.

Virginia Power Co Virginia State Guard Clem Babb USG George Lutz Cecil Brown Raymond Boyce Viscose Hawthorne Berry Raymond Baker Rustic Tavern Marsden Licklider Troy Rhea Hanover Poultry Co Hanover Bill Swimley American Tea Co Lions Russell LaFollette American Tea Marvin Weaver Samhe Lloygh Mead Lee Ressguie Allen Hawthorne Mead LaFollette

Petersons Ointment Gains Nationwide Fame in 19th Century Ad

A Buffalo druggist created Petersons Ointment to soothe itching and smarting of piles. The ad touts quick cooling and astringent relief, claiming fame across the country. It promotes 35 cent boxes and 60 cent tubes with applicator, with money back guarantee.

Buffalo Peterson

Auction of 242 horses and mules at Front Royal Market

The Treasury Office of Surplus announced a sale of 242 high grade horses and mules on Monday October 2 1944 starting at 10 a.m. at the Front Royal Livestock Market Front Royal Virginia. The spokesman noted the lot includes many high quality animals.

Treasury Washington Front Royal Livestock Market Front Royal Virginia

Auction of Foals and Mares by Noted Virginia Auctioneer

The sale is to be conducted by George L. Wallahan, a famed Virginia auctioneer, with foals and mares offered to bidders. Proceeds or participating details are not provided in the fragment.

George L. Wallahan Virginia

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