Princess Winchester Mary Greenway Russell Named
Miss Mary Greenway Russell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry K Russell, is named Princess Winchester for the current season marking the seventh consecutive year a local girl holds the title. She is a Handley High School graduate who attended Miss Porter’s School in Farmington Conn and is active in city social affairs. Also named as princesses are Caroline Powell of Meadow Brook Norfolk Va and Phyllis Chipley of Moorefield W Va representing districts and organizations. Marguerite Jane Galloway of Elkridge Md represents the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mary Greenway Russell
Harry K. Russell
Apple Blossom
Russell
Handley
Handley High School
Miss Porter’s School
Farmington
Conn
Shenandoah
Caroline Powell
Meadow Brook
Norfolk
M. Lankford
Phyllis Chipley
Moorefield
W. Va
C. C. Aoeeee
Eee
Cour Hardy County
Heise Ch Chipley
Lachere
Marguerite Jane Galloway
Levering Avenue
Elkridge
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New Patriotism Urged To End War Say Dr Libby
Dr Frederick J Libby urged women to back a movement for world peace and to abolish war as a Christian duty. He warned that arms races fuel fear and conflict and cited public support for arbitration and a United States of Europe as signs of a peaceable trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash- Council For the Prevention of
Women’ Society of the
Odust
Libby
Dr. Libby
James Harvey Robinson
League of Nations
Geneva
MacDonald
England
Europe
United States of Europe
Hoover
Riley's Saturday Armour's Star Hams 29 Ib Cp-11
Wanted girls tip it Betsy Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour’s Star
Hams
Jones Woolen Mills May Stop Work For Good
A notice at Jones Woolen Mills warns employees the plant may close on or about April 26 if bankruptcy is declared. Receivers fear permanent shutdown and loss of stockholders in a case tied to court action and creditor proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Woolen Mills
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills
G. Jones
W. C. Armstrong
Front Royal
Ioe Place E Corporation
United States
Woolen Mills Corporation
Messrs. Harriss
Hegrmweniges
Brucetown Mills Company
Work Begins on New Handley Elementary in Northeast Winchester
Groundbreaking for Haddley elementary school on Virginia avenue marks expansion of Handley Foundation facilities. Snider Brothers of Keyser, W V are contractors. The brick building will have eight classrooms a full auditorium playroom and modern equipment serving northeast Winchester east of North Loudoun Street and north of East Kaareshinn Street with grounds surrounding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddley
Winchester
Virginia Avenue
National Avenue
Smithfield Avenue
Berryville Pike
Keyser Firm
Snider Brothers, Contractors
Keyser
W. Va
Art
Handley Foundation
Ose
Loudoun Street
Kaareshinn Street
Handley Schools
John Kerr School
Miner Slayer Guilty of First Degree Murder
Jacob R. Devilbliss, 26, a Morgan County miner, found guilty of first degree murder with mercy recommendation by a Berkeley Springs jury. Sentencing looms if a new trial motion is denied. prosecutors alleged deliberate murder to seize Wreckman’s car after a quarrel on a rural road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob R. Devilbliss
Morgan County
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Devilbliss
Theodore Wreckman
Cru. Pa
Here
Oundsville
Mal
Wreckman
Crucible
Great Cacapon
Devilana
Pink Spraying Should Be Done Without Delay
Pathologist A. B. Groves of Winchester Research Laboratory urges immediate pink spray due to favorable weather. He notes most buds are not yet pink but separation could occur by the 14th, recommends lime sulphur spray for most commercial varieties, and warns of potential scab infection in cool wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Groves
Winchester Research Laboratory
Rome Beauly
Yorks
Grimes
See the Chambers Gas Range with Autostat
Snapp Foundry Inc advertises the Chambers gas range with Autostat feature promising gas savings money and time. Located at 403 417 N Cameron St the ad emphasizes efficiency and value for new buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Snapp Foundry, Inc
N. Cameron St
Children's Home Society Workers Meet Tonight
Volunteers who helped the Virginia society canvass in the city are urged to attend a 7 30 o'clock meeting in the First Baptist Church Sunday school room. The city quota remains unmet and donations may be sent to Mrs Grover Rose at 11 North Loudoun Street or to John I Sloat at the Commercial and Savings Bank who acts as local treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
First Baptist Church
Grover Rose
North
Loudoun Street
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Hearty Purchases Cather Orchard Near Mt. Jackson
The W. E. Cather orchard near Mount Jackson, part of Strathmore holdings, containing over 8,000 trees and 179 acres on the Southern Railway, sold at public auction for 35 000 and then 42 000 to E J W Hearty, a creditor. Judges and Winchestermen attended, noting the sale covers first liens as a sign of declining valley farm values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock Herald
W. E. Cather
Strathmore Orchards
Mount Jackson
Southern Railway
E. J. W. Hearty
T. W. Harrison
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Valley Service Station Oil Filter Advisory
Loose bearings and burnt bearings may result from not changing the oil filter cartridge. Have it inspected and replaced at once at Valley Service Station.
Berryville Wins in Cattle Judging Contest at Shenandoah Fair
Berryville Future Farmers team won the silver cup for best team score in a cattle judging contest at the Shenandoah Valley Shorthorn Breeders Association fairgrounds. Clarke county’s Charles Hook of Boyce had the top individual score with 150, while Berryville, Middletown, Front Royal, and Handley teams placed behind. The event preceded the sale of Shorthorn cattle, with sales at strong prices and a successful consignor list from Boyer Brothers Pelton Fishpaw Fishpaw Berryville McCann Brothers Stephenson and Robinson Clearbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Handley
Handley F. F. V.s
Willie Good
Bromley
Carroll Campbell
Marc Weight
Guessing
Lawrence Long
Middletown F. F. W
Colonel Duvall
Long
E. H. Hammond
Charles Grim
W. C. Shackford
Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Boyer Brothers
Pelton
C. Roy Fishpaw
J. M. Fishpaw
McCann Brothers
Stephenson
G. Albert Robinson
Clearbrook
Major Miller To Lead Army School In Winchester
Major F. M. Miller of the Eightieth division will host the Reserve Officers' School at Shenandoah Valley Academy in Winchester next Wednesday evening April 16. Col B M Raszel is local group leader and all reserve officers are invited to attend. Miller also notes upcoming military training camps for a summer in Virginia and nearby states and urges men 17 and older to apply via Capt Edward C. Goss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Miller
Eightieth Division
United States Army
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Academy
B. M. Raszel
Miller
Virginia
Edward C. Goss
Can Now Perform Marriage Ceremony in Frederick County
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County today Rev. Dr. L. A. Thomas of Grace Lutheran Church qualified to perform marriage ceremonies in the state. He provided the required bond with Eugene Cooper as his surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
L. A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Eugene Cooper
Public Sale Notice for Hotel Corp Preferred Stock
Public sale to be held Saturday April 12 1930 in front of the County Courthouse. Ten shares George Washington Hotel Corporation Preferred stock. Shenandoah Valley National Bank agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel Corporation
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Friendship Fire Company Plans Apple Festival Parade Theme
Friendship Fire Company outlines Firemen's Frolic parade for the first night of the apple fete. The march will trace firefighting history from bucket brigades to modern American LaFrance gear with a comic segment and a borrowed old reel to guard a historic piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesteryear
Friendship Fire Company
Bucket Brigade
LaFrance
Friendship Boys
Heat Wave Dims Spring Temperatures Across Midwest
The Associated Press reports a Texas heat wave pushing Midwest temperatures into the 90s, with Chicago near 90 after 16 days of snow and record April heat in Cedar Rapids, St. Louis, and Peoria. Dust storms and drought bite the wheat belt as forecasts show limited relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Middle West
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
St. Louis
Peoria
Ill
Kansas City
Wheat Belt
Southwest
Federal Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Hays
Phillipsburg
Kans
Missouri Valley
Mississippi Valley
Teachers to Serve Refreshments at Hayfield School Debate
Mrs Lineburg and Mrs Cris will serve refreshments at the Hayfield school debate this evening to benefit the school. The refreshments will be provided by the teachers rather than the Ladies Aid Society.
Crooks Face Tight Watch At Apple Festival
Officials announce a citywide crack down with plainclothes detectives from Pennsylvania Baltimore Ohio and state police sent to assist during the Apple Festival. Out of town officers help catch crooks aid traffic control and guide visitors to festival sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
State of
Washington
Baltimore
Vania Railroad Detective Bureau
Fete
Lynn G. Adams
Casey Aig
Blossom Time in Valley Excites Motor Interest
Under the caption Cherry and Apple Blossoms Down in the Shenandoah Valley the article by The Tourist in the New York American describes cherry blossom season in Washington and apple blossoms in the Shenandoah Valley. It traces a scenic southern drive from New York through New Jersey Pennsylvania to Virginia, noting Blue Ridge views and historic towns like Winchester and Millwood along Route 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
New York
Washington
Confederacy
America
New Jersey
Jersey
Easton
Pennsylvania
Trenton
Capital St
Capital
Potomac Park
Arlington
Columbia Pike
Little River Pike
Fairfax Court House
Winchester
Sareiace Kee
Staunton
Natural Bridge
Fairfax
Aldie
Middleburg
Uppervile
Millwood
Blue Ridge
Virginia
Paris
France
Shenandoah River
Shenandoah
Path Over the Hill play by Welltown league at Brucetown
The Community League of Welltown presents The Path Over the Hill at Brucetown School on Wednesday night April 16 1930 at 830. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Proceeds support league activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community League of
Welltown
Brucetown
Plenary Session To Form Three Power Naval Pact
Five power delegates plan a Monday plenary to receive completed work and aim to sign a three power naval pact in London as the United States, Great Britain and Japan seek coordinated limits on ships and submarines. Delegates from France and Italy will sign clauses on age limits scrapping rules and carrier designation. A safeguarding clause for US Britain and Japan is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Naval Conference
Great Britain
Pan
France
Italy
United States
Britain
Japan
Morrow
St. James Palace
U. S
Traffic Policemen for Apple Festival
Persons wishing to apply for traffic policeman positions at the Apple Blossom Festival should contact Chief of Police Doran at the police headquarters in City Hall as soon as possible. Appointments are to be made well in advance of the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran
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Rae McUcll
Peage
Frederick J. Libby
The
Riley
Betsy-Ross
Morgan Jury
Jacob R. Devilbiss
Children’s Home Society
Cather
Mt. Jackson
Hearty
Charles Hook
Crooks
Valley
Trafic Policemen
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