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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1929
Page
1
Commander Byrd reports his dogs are resting in snow tunnels at Little America. The message, relayed in Montreal, credits the team with a world record in dog sled transport and thanks allied supporters including Frank Clarke of Clarke Trading Co and Westinghouse via KDKA.
The city postponed last night’s special council meeting to next week. The suspended Police Chief M A Doran will face Judge Williams in Corporation Court on Monday on appeal from Mayor Shryock’s order. Legal timing and proper writ procedures are disputed.
The cadet band from Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance Virginia has accepted an invitation to perform at the sixth annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester on April 18 and 19. Director Nelson F Richards says the group will compete for prizes offered to military school bands. The academy, noted as a top Virginia military school, will send part of its corps due to class work.
The New York Times broadcasts a late night program of luck wishes music and greetings to the Byrd Antarctic Expedition at Little America 12 000 miles away. Commander Byrd expresses thanks to Adolph S Ochs as reception comes in fine.
George Sisk former World War veteran died at Outwood Kentucky Sanitarium. His sister Masse Sisk of 1319 South Loudoun Street lives here. The body is coming to Winchester for a 3 p.m. Thursday service at his sister’s home conducted by Rev. Robert B. Nelson. Robert W. Conrad Post American Legion pallbearers will honor him. interment follows in the National Cemetery.
The afternoon bus to Washington now leaves at 5 30 instead of 4 30 to give valley visitors more time and allow connections with valley buses.
Rouss Fire Co will issue uniforms for the fires men's night parade to be held Friday night April 12. Lee Lamp serves as president and leads the organization in plans and preparations for the event.
Local ad promotes a full range of paints and roof coatings by Lee M Lamp. Call or write for details and purchasing options. Contact number 771 J listed for orders.
Handley High School seniors present a three act comedy with a mystery thread Friday night. The show features the Handley Orchestra under Prof W H McShnee and is directed by Miss Opal Robinson. Curtain at 8 15 with tickets at Baker's drug store or the school. Mrs T Russell Cather and Mrs John Cather plan a Durham trip by motor tomorrow.
Miss Mary J Matthews of Mannington West Virginia chosen unanimously to be Queen Shenandoah the Sixth crowned by Gov W G Conley. She attends the University of West Virginia Morgantown sings in plays and is a Kappa Kappa Gamma member. Her family is well known in Mannington oil gas and drug business circles with planned entertainments in Winchester.
Col Charles A Lindbergh landed at Brownsville Texas at 9 30 am after departing Mexico City at 12 20 pm yesterday The flyer said he spent the night without disclosing location and would not reveal where he went He planned no border overflight and breakfasted at the airport before taking off for an unannounced destination The episode triggered Mexican border checks as authorities sought his whereabouts
Handley High School hosts the sixth annual Apple Elsosom Festival pageant with a cast of nearly 500 pupils. United States Navy Band will accompany the production under Lieut. Charles Benter. The setting features rolling terraces and tall columns as “The Builders” is staged with dances and expert amplification.
Federal troops regained control of Juarez after rebels evacuated the city. One policeman was wounded as prisoners freed by rebels yesterday caused unrest. Reports from Sonora describe Gen Gazo Escobar assuming command of the rebel army as federal forces advance toward Naco and Nogales with heavy weaponry.
The Winchester Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival faces higher costs as crowds grow. The finance committee urges residents of Winchester and Frederick County to donate cash or pledges promptly to sustain the festival, listing numerous local business and individual contributors to the expense fund.
White clothes and white socks are required for boys and girls from John Kerr and John Handley schools for the Apple Blossom Festival parade. The Red Cross collects clothing. mothers urged to donate outgrown white garments to the City Hall second floor, or call 112-w for pick up.
Federal authorities announced that Thomas Callegy a Black porter confessed to U S Attorney Tutte that he made and mailed a bomb to President Roosevelt and later discovered it in the general one office with the aim of gaining promotion in the postal service He is under arrest charged with sending explosives through the mails.
Rook bottom prices reported for Butler's Packing House as traders monitor offer levels. Market activity shows cautious demand from buyers and stable quotes across the week.
Committees for the Apple Blossom Festival met at the George Washington Hotel and reported progress. The finance group urged pledges and end-of-week contributions from Winchester and Frederick County residents. The day plan includes a full field of bands and a large pageant titled The Builders at Handley School grounds with about 600 participants. Railroad detectives will join local police to help crowd protection, and Maids of Honors appointments were noted.
Ned Arden Flood of New York writes to Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival HQ offering to buy one or two copies of the festival poster for his private collection. He notes his collection is the largest in the world and asks for sending copies if convenient.
House cleaning time. Send your curtains in early. Call 28 2 22 1p tf.
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