Thaw to March with Fire Laddies at Apple Blossom Festival
Harry K Thaw the Morgantown University 60 piece Reserve Officers' Corps and his brothers in the Charley Rouss Fire Company will march in the torch light parade. He will also judge in the firemen's division and help award prizes. State and out of town fire brigades are invited to participate. The West Virginia ROTC Band from Morgantown will bring 60 members and Governor Conley will lead the state delegation. The Terra Alta High School Band will also attend. Mrs Betty Eckhardt thanks Martinsburg committee for support. A New York radio station will broadcast a festival program.
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Harry K. Thaw
Frederick County
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Winchester
Mr Thaw
Pittsburgh
Kenilworth
Thaw
Front Royal
Berryville
Keyser
Martinsburg
W. Va
Waynesboro
Iia
Terra Alta
Betty Eckhardt
Sitat
Panhandle
W. M. Brown
H. C. Brooks
L. N. Thompson
Charles W. Morrison
Roy Grove
A. B. Eagle
L. J. Rice
Free Parking for Apple Blossom Visitors Around Winchester
The traffic committee of the Apple Blossom festival provides free parking for over ten thousand cars on roads radiating from Winchester. Aids include two Berryville pike sites, Shawnee Heights lots, Glenburnie near the Northwestern Dike, the 22 acre fair grounds, and a Valley pike site. Police will direct visitors to these spots to ease downtown congestion.
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Winchester
Berryville Pike
Dunlop
Josiah Baker
Harris
Handley Trustees
Latham
Messrs
T. R. Cather
I. N. Good
Shawnee Heights
East Cork Street
Senseney Pike
Glenburnie
Nannie R. Grags
Boscawen
Amherst
Fair Grounds
Loudoun
North Cameron Street
Martinsburg Pike
Grandstand Seats Put On Sale For Festival
Grandstand seats and box seats are now on sale at Apple Blossom Festival headquarters. Seats cost 75 cents each and boxes cost 5 dollars, with six seats per box. The parade on April 19 will be best viewed from the fair grounds grandstand, which is expected to be crowded. Admission to the fair grounds is free. grandstand admission carries a charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Pageant Dancers Gather for Apple Blossom Festival
All groups except boys from high school and elementary levels will meet at 10 a m tomorrow in the Handley High School auditorium for the Apple Blossom Festival pageant rehearsals If rain showers occur rehearsals move to the school gymnasium announced Mrs Edna Eighmey Petrescu pageant director
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Handley High School
Edna Eighmey Petrescu
New Winchester Bus Terminal Nears Opening
The remodel of the Union bus terminal at Piccadilly and Braddock streets in Winchester nears completion. The modernized facility features a new first floor, a main ticket office, a female rest room, and upgraded office equipment. J Mack Noonan will continue managing the terminal as 21 buses arrive and depart daily, with plans for more service soon. Mr Hopper of Eastern Public Service Corp praised the improvements.
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Union
Piccadilly and
Braddock Streets
Valley of Virginia
Piccadilly Street
Trone Sprint
Braddock Street
Hopper
Eastern Public Service Corporation
Winchester
Winchester, Being Directly Opposite the Post Office
Handley Library
Lks
Channel
Mr. Noonan
Wnder
J. Mack Noonan
Noonan
Virginia
Arthur Jones Woolen Mill Stock To Be Sold Saturday
Roy Duvall announces a sale of Arthur Jones Woolen Mill stock Saturday April 13 in front of the County Court House at 11 o'clock. Twenty shares will be offered in five share lots, with a 7 percent quarterly dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jones
Roy Duvall
Prohibition inquiry linked to Virginia Delta Tau Delta house
Richmond reports say E H Gibson assistant to Attorney General Saunders warns criminal action could follow if evidence supports liquor ownership and drinking at the University of Virginia Delta Tau Delta chapter house. Charlottesville locals fear charter loss as arch chapter investigates alleged rule violations by the fraternity.
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Associated Press
Richmond
E. H. Gibson
John R. Saunders
Virginia
Tony
Delta Tau Delta National
University of Virginia
Saunders
Prohibition Enforcement Bureau
Gibson
Charlottesville
Delta Tau Delta
Arch
Norman McLeod
Frank S. Hemmick
Curtis B. Cuddy
Roanoke
Beta Jota
Mr. Chddy
Hamilton Scherer
New York
Washington
Beta Iota
Dennison Crepe Paper Stocked for Floats and Costumes
Winches Ter Printers and Stationers Inc advertises Dennison crepe paper in ample supply for floats and costumes with location notation 4-11-1p-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
People's Bargain Store
Bennison’s
Winchester Printers
Stationers, Inc
Winchester Printers & Stationers, Inc
Rouss Fire Co to Issue Uniforms for Night Parade
Rouss Fire Company announces uniforms will be issued for the firemen’s night parade. The event is set for Friday night April 12, with parade activities spanning the evening. Lee Lamp serves as president of the company.
Virginia Rotary Hails Ideal Leaders for Industry Growth
H B McCormac president of the Virginia Manufacturers Association told the Rotary Club industrial expansion should favor new ventures led by Virginians who understand local ideals. He warned against outside interests and communist agitation, praising leaders who keep labor peace and economic progress. The gathering featured spirited singing and remarks by visiting Rotarians, with no meeting next week due to the Apple Blossom Festival.
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Virginia
Rotary Club
H. B. McCormac
Virginia Manufacturers’ Association
Virginia Woolen Company
McCormac
Tennssee
Spiritet
Joe Hodgson
W. W. Glass
Hugh Duffey
Fred Barry
Aubrey G. Weaver
Lyle Hansbrough
Front Royal
Frank A. Mosher
Harrisburg
Col. Brantz Roszel
Friendship Fire Co. summons parade participants
Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 calls all eligible members to meet at Friendship Hall on Thursday evening April 18 at 7 30 for the Firemen's Festival Parade. Those without a uniform are urged to come in citizen dress and not be curb-stone firemen. Captain Fred W Forney signs action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Co
No. 1
Friendship Hall
Fred W. Forney
Eberts Used Cars Ad on the Second Page
A concise second page ad for Eberts Used Cars highlights available pre owned vehicles with prices and contact details. Shoppers are offered a selection of sedans coupes and trucks with mileage and financing options noted in small print.
City Hall Decor debate ahead of Apple Blossom Festival
Inquiries swirl over whether City Hall will be festively dressed for the Apple Blossom Festival next week. City decor chief Gordon Aiken plans to decorate about 100 storefronts and may hire more help. Citizens are urged to display flags and bunting, as thousands visit from across the country. decorations by residents and merchants are voluntary and affordable.
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Gordon Aiken
Measles Pneumonia Cause of Death of Bright Little Boy
Paul Schraeder six died at home after a six week illness of measles that developed into pneumonia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Schraeder and left three brothers and one sister. The funeral will be from the home near West Fairfax lane at 4 PM with Reverend C A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Paul Schraeder
August Schraeder
August Jr
Robert
Nolan D. Schraeder
Mary V. Schraeder
West Fairfax Lane
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
White Clothing Urged for Apple Blossom Parade
White clothing and white socks are needed for many pupils of John Kerr and John Handley schools who will march in the Apple Blossom Festival parade. The Red Cross collects garments at the City Hall, second floor, or by calling 113 W for pickup.
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John Kerr
John Handley
Red Cross
Winchester
City Hall
Local Gas Plant Leads In Contest
The Star notes Winchester Gas Company leads in a promotional contest among National Gas and Electric Corporation plants to boost gas appliance sales. The firm publishes Gastips from Battle Creek Michigan and features Edward M. Goss, manager of the Winchester plant, in a bowing illustration.
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the Star
National Gas and Electric Corporation
Battle Creek
Mich
Winchester Gas Company
Eddie Goss
Goss
Edward M. Goss
Winchester Gas Plant
Winchester
Satisfactory Sewing Machine Repairing Ad
Drop a card to W Miller 209 Sharpe St Winchester Va for sewing machine repair and cleaning. See Leer M Lamp. Write or call phone 771 1 for all kinds of paints and roof coating.
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W. Miller
Sharpe St
Winchester,Va
Leer M. Lamp
Tornado Toll Rising Across Northern Arkansas
The Associated Press reports in Little Rock that a deadly tornado swept northern Arkansas, killing 51 people. Rescue teams battled wreckage around Guion and Swifton, with hundreds injured and many homeless as relief efforts expanded statewide.
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Prest
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Guion
Gulon
Norman
Henry
Lorado
Aes
Tion
Business Me
Alicia
Swifton
Ne 1
Parkin
Handley Seniors To Present Play A Full House
Handley High School seniors present three act mystery comedy A Full House at the school auditorium this evening at 8. The cast includes James March Martha Ritter Virginia Ash Juneita Riley Steele Wright La Shank Raymond Kerlin John Fisher William Grove William Kern and Marguerite Smithey. Intermission between acts features a Sailor Dance by the senior girls under Miss Boyd. The Handley High School Orchestra accompanies before and during intermissions. Tickets cost 50 and 75 cents for adults and 25 and 35 cents for children, available at the box office tonight.
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Handley High School
James March
Georgia
Martha Ritter
Virginia Ash
Juneita Riley
Steele Wright
la Shank
Raymond Kerlin
John Fisher
William Grove
William Kern
Guerite Smithey
Louise Hawley
Margaret Richards
Louisée Hawley
Eliza Tucker
Margaret Hansbrough
Jenny Lind Hockman
Helen Buckley
Margaret Richarde
Miss Boyd
Handley, High School
Funeral for Richard T. LaFollette Sunday
The funeral for Richard T. LaFollette who died Wednesday night will be held Sunday at Timber Ridge Christian Church. Relatives and friends meet at the home at 10 30 a m and proceed to the church for services conducted by Rev R L Williamson of Winchester. Interment follows in the church cemetery.
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Richard T. LaFollette
Timber Ridge
R. L. Wileliamson
Winchester
Winchester Steam Laundry Advertisement
Winchester Steam Laundry promotes longer lasting clothes care and urges customers to call 23 Thomas Road for services dated February 22, 1912.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Tomaas
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Shenandoah VI
Mary Jo Matthews
Mannington
Sarah
Toulse Carter Winfree
Lynchburg
Elizabeth Lee Valentine
Lucy Ware
Amsherst
Morgantown University
C. W
Cochran
Bration
Fete Visitors
C. H. Dos
S. Kent
Clowé
Virginia Valley
H. W. Ebert
Rouss Fire Co
Lee Lamp
Pres
Ebert
National
Tittle Rock
Northansan
Handley Seniors
R. T. Lafollette
Naca
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