Winchester Beauty Pageant Promises Grand Legion Event
Committees announced for the American Legion Beauty Pageant to be held at Handley Auditorium on Friday April 20. Miss Winchester will win a silver cup and travel to Lynchburg in September. Miss Virginia earns a trip to the national convention in Miami.
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Robert Y. Conrad
The
American Legion
Winchester
Handley Auditorium
Lynchburg
Legion
American Legion Ciit
Virginia
Miami
Florida
Hoye L. Riley
Frances Page
Claud M. Grim
Richard E. Griffith
Laurence V. Jolliffe
Philip R. Fowle
A. Lee Coble
Meyer Hamburger
Harold M. Darlington
W. Nelson Page
Mary McFadden
W. R. Legge
Sam C. Brooks
Emma Gina Baker
Kitty Bennett
Helen Buckley
Georgia Conrad
Olivia Dellinger
Margaret Hansbrough
Anne Brooke Kern
Denise Livesey
Jane Mudd
Phyliss Oakes
Virginia Seal
Clara Shank
Betty Swimley
Jane Stouffer
Virginia Thorpe
Betsy Ross Cafe
Brook's Pharmacy
Consumers Utilities Co
G. Frank Gearing
Hamburger Specialty Shop
Hodgson and Brown
Margaret Hodgson
Jolliffe Studios
Kahh’s
John S. Miller Hardware Co
F. A. Read, Inc
L. R. Smith, Inc
Shenandoah
W. A. Baker
T. R. Cather
Harrison & Harrison
J. P. Hayley
Dr. R. B. Snapp
the Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Northern Virginia Power Co
John
Passover Observed by Twelve Local Jewish Families
Twelve local Jewish families observe the Feast of Passover starting Friday March 30 and ending at sundown Saturday. The celebration marks the Exodus from Egypt with services held at the Jewish Community Club Hall 130 North Loudoun Street attended by about 40 people.
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Moses
Jewish Community Club
North Loudoun Street
For Sale I Pair Mules and Mare in Middletown Va
Old advertisement notes a pair of mules and one Perchon Mare for sale. Contact R. L. Long in Middletown, Virginia. The brief item appears with a phone reference and date code 8-26-lp-e.
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R. L. Long
Middletown
Death of Clarence S Shepard Ends Long Winchester Line
Clarence Scho field Shepard, aged 62 or 63, died last night in Winchester after a long illness. He was part of a prominent family with ties to Fairfax Hall, Shenandoah Valley ministry, and regional music. Survived by Ida Shepard, sons Edwin and George, daughter Mrs George Larrick, sister Mrs Edwin Ford, and brother Walter Shepard. Funeral Saturday at 4 from 316 Parkway Ave with Mount Hebron interment. Rev. C S Luce and Rev J C Goode officiating.
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Clarence Schofield Shepard
Winchester
Shepard
Silas Billings
Shenandoah Valley
Mary
Cornelia Billings
Fairfax Hall
Virginia
George Carpenter Shepard
Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Mich
Ida Shepard
Edwin
George Shepard
George Larrick
Walter Shepard
California
Edwin Ford
Louise
East Orange
N. J
Fords
Roy Bageant
Edgar Smoke
J. W. Morrow
Fred S. Boyd
J. Henry Moling, Jr
Brook Taylor
Harry F. Byrd
H. B. McCormac
John M. Steck
William W. Glass
Stewart Bell
E. B. Sheetz
H. D. Fuller
George B. Bushnell
Meeting Of Park Association To Be Held Monday
Winchester Park Association schedules a Monday night meeting at City Hall to finalize baseball season plans and open bids for park concessions. The group also notes a home opener against the Front Royal All-Stars on April 21 and invites sealed bids to J William Stryker, treasurer.
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Winchester Park Association
City Hall
The
Park Association
Front Royal All-Stars
Ball Park
Canoe Pavillion
J. William Stryker
Rouss Fire Company Meet For April Parade Plans
Regular meeting of the Rouss Fire Company is set for Friday evening April 6 at 8 o'clock. All members are asked to attend as plans will be made for participation in the Apple Blossom Festival parade. M. D. Weaver, Pres.
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Rouss Fire Company
M. D. Weaver
Notice Fruit Growers Apple Sprays at Low Prices
The Virginia Apple Storage offers a full line of spray materials at low prices. Contact by telephone 177 for details and availability.
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Virginia
Sexton Named Head of Investigation for ABC Board
Richmond April 5. T K Sexton former state police head named to head the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board division of investigation and enforcement. He will be assisted by Major B Rose and R Y Naille. Lieutenant H B Nicholas promoted to acting superintendent and J R Nunn to acting lieutenant. Harrisonburg to Use Iron Hand. Harrisonburg Va April 6. City Council passes tough drunk driving ordinance with heavy penalties and no suspension on second offense.
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Richmond
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Today
T. K. Sexton
State Police
Buford Rose
R. Y. Naille
Washington, D. C
Sexton
State Motor Patrol
John Q. Rhodes
Division of
Motor Vehicles
H. B. Nicholas
Nicholas
J. R. Nunn
ABC Board
Buckingham County
Liquor Marketing
Central National Bank
Department of Agriculture
W. Catesby Jones
Harrisonburg
Virginia State Motor Vehicle Commissioner
City Fruit Market Ad Lists Fresh Produce Prices
Extratomatoes ten cents a pound bananas fifty cents per bunch cabbage three cents per pound asparagus two pounds for twenty five cents city fruit market at Water and Main Street ip
Armstro ng firm advertises awnings at Piccadilly
E W Armstrong Co at 39 East Piccadilly Street offers awnings for residences and stores with contact phone 639.
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E. W. Armstrong CO
East Piccadilly St
District Nurse Association Reports March Visits and Measles Outbreak
The April District Nurse Association meeting reviewed March nursing visits totaling 509 across prenatal, infant, school and adult cases. A measles outbreak caused 19 cases with 121 visits to communicable diseases, plus hospital tasks and a planned shortage response for Apple Blossom Festival staffing. Contributions included baby garments from Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Strickler and Girl Scouts providing layettes for distribution. a dog of unknown owner was found by the SPCA.
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District Nurse Association
Court House
H. D. Fuller
Martin Wisecarver
Girl Scouts
M. A. Collins
Daniel B. Strickler
Girl Scouts of
Winchester
Advertisement snippets for spray hoses and packing house
Classified ad fragment lists spray hoses from Misto Sprey Rods and Hardies Sprayers with a reference to Butler's Packing House and a 4 4 3t ip line on the back page.
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Butler’s Packing House
County Agents Advance 1934 Corn Hog Appraisal Plans
County Agent Fred Otine reports committees are starting field work and will be in full swing next week to evaluate 1934 corn hog contracts. Signers should present contracted corn acres and hog numbers for 1932 and 1933, with records checked for prompt allotment decisions and swift checks from Washington. Stine notes free farm record books are available to Frederick county farmers, along with guidance on record keeping.
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Fred Otine
Washia
D. C
Stine
Frederick County
Delegates Chosen for Baltimore Conference Meeting
In Berryville Virginia on April 6 the Winchester District of the Baltimore Conference of the M E Church South elected seventeen lay delegates for the Baltimore Conference meeting in Baltimore on October 5. Three applicants were licensed as local preachers Norman Linwood McClay Prem Ruthvan Wellington and Benjamin Franklin Hari. Reports from conference committees were reviewed and acted upon.
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Berryville
Winchester
Baltimore
M. E. Church
South
Co. Wilson Mohler
Charles Town
W. Va
Edward T. Fritts
Stephens City
Frank R. Simpson
Rockland
Wm. N. Dunn
Martins
Shepherdstown
M. Lauck Walton, Sr
Woodstock
J. Frank. Galloway
F. Estes Kline
Middletown
Norman Linwood McClay
Darkesville
Randolph-Macon Academy
Prem Ruthvan Wellington
Benjamin Franklin Hari
Temperance and Social Service Committee
Sarah Zane Fire Co Plans Parade Participation
Regular meeting set for Friday night April 6 with full attendance requested. Plans will be made for taking part in the Apple Blossom Festival Parade. R. B. Brown, Captain.
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R. B. Brown
Handley Seniors Present Adam and Eva Comedy
Handley High School seniors stage a three act comedy titled Adam and Eva at 8 pm in the school auditorium. The cast includes James King Alice Flickinger Clinton DeWitt Julie DeWitt Eva King Aunt Abby Rocher Dr Jack Selamater Horace Pilgrim Adam Smith and Lord Andrew Gordon with intermission entertainments and ticket sales at 50 cents for adults 25 cents for students. Tickets available from seniors or at the gate, no reserved seats.
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Adam and
Eva
James
King
LeRoy Cahill
Corinthia
Alice Flickinger
Clinton DeWitt
Holmes Barnett
Julie DeWitt
Alice Taylor
Eva King
Phyllis Oakes
Abby Rocher
Martha Forney
Jack Selamater
Walter Wright
Horace Pilgrim
Kenneth Strobridge
Adam
Jr. Little Theatre Stages Free Capitol Show Tomorrow
Final rehearsals are underway for a free Junior Little Theatre performance at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow at 10 30 am. The program features two one act plays by Handley High School juveniles with Walter Massey performing magic between acts under Mrs Burr Powell Harrison’s direction.
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Junior Little Theatre
Capitol Theatre
Mateurs
Handley High School
Walter Massey
Burr Powell Harrison
Mrs. W. S. Hiett Improves After Illness
Friends report Mrs. W. S. Hiett, who has been ill for five weeks with a nervous disorder, is slowly improving. Mrs. E. E. Keister of Strasburg dropped by the town yesterday for a visit.
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W. S. Hiett
E. E. Keister
Strasburg
Mrs Frances N Yost dies in Wilmington at 66
Mrs Frances N Yost 66 wife of David F Yost prominent Winchester banker died at 9 30 this morning at her daughter’s home in Wilmington Delaware pneumonia complications caused illness for five years she traveled to visit family two weeks ago with daughter Mrs Eugene K Davis at Front Royal and two sons in law in attendance eight grandchildren survive funeral plans pending arrival of body to West Pictadilla Street home
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Winchester
Frances N. Yost
David F. Yost
First Naonal Bank
Strasburg
W. R. Thomas
Wilmington
Del
Yost
Braddock Street
Fight Fans Invited to See Local Bouts Saturday Night
Six bouts were staged last night with local fighters in top condition drawing favorable comments from attendees. Similar exhibition bouts are planned on the Legion building first floor tomorrow night at 8 30 with no admission charged. Local fans are urged to attend and support the progress.
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Legion
District Sunday School Meeting Set for May 31
Frederick county workers are notified of a move to May 31 for the Stonewall district Sunday School convention to avoid conflicting with the state convention. The event will be at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church.
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Frederick County
Stonewall
Stonewall District
Pleasant Valley
Ford Bargain Sedan and Fashion Specials
Ford bargain 1933 DeLuxe sedan offered by Bickers Motor Co with new car terms and guarantee. Saturday specials include attractive dresses from Moling and Cather and hats priced 1.95 to 2.95 with values to 5. Margaret Hodgson promotes the fashion items.
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Forder
Bickers Motor Coo
Moling & Cather
Margaret Hodgson
Public Sale April 7 for 1930 Chevrolet Touring Car
Deputy Sheriff J. W. Newcome announces a public sale on Saturday April 7 in front of the County Court House. Cash terms apply for a 1930 Chevrolet Touring Car. Also advertising Ip-1t coffee at Pure Food Store with 30c per pound pricing.
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County Court House
J. W. Newcome
Reardon
Arthur Speaks to Rotary on Festival Plans
J Pinkney Arthur director general of the Apple Blossom Festival spoke to Winchester Rotary about plans for a bigger festival with new features including a parade and coronation. The festival’s value to Winchester was estimated at 120000 to 190000 dollars with widespread interest from across the country. The club voted to enter a float and Roanoke district conference was set for May 16 17. Visitors included Allen V DePord G P Plood and Mr Stutzman.
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J. Pinkney Arthur
Rotary Club
John Rodman
Arthur
Arade
West Virginia
Winchester
Chicago
Maine
Florida
Roanoke
Allen V. DePord
G. P. Plood
Washington, D. C
Mr. Stutzman
Hagerstown
Constable Slain and Police Chief Kidnapped Near Commerce
In MIAMI Oklahoma on April 6 Constable Cal Campbell was killed and Chief of Police Percy Boyd of nearby Commerce was abducted after two men and a blonde woman became stuck in a mud hole. Witnesses say the trio opened fire as Campbell died, and Boyd was spirited away toward Chetopa Kansas. Police doubt Boyd was wounded and investigate possible Barrow Hamilton ties.
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Associated Press
Miami
Okla
Cal Campbell
Percy Boyd
Commerce
Here
Boyd
Campbell
Chetopa
Kans
Yorks Log Cabin Opens on Marinsburg Pike April First
Beginning Saturday April 1 the Yorks Log Cabin on the Marinsburg Pike will be open for business offering chicken dinners light lunches sandwiches and refreshments Mrs George York invites patronage and support.
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York
Marinsburg Pike
George York
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David Yost
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Rotary
Bonnie Parker
Clyde Barrow
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Barrow
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