Weather for First Week Parade Favored by Plan
Captain of each company aims for full turnout in a Thursday parade. Eleven bands will march with them and red fire is promised for display. Trophies are shown as part of the event.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1929
Page
1
Showers Expected Ahead of Fete Weather Outlook
The Weather Bureau outlook for the week beginning Monday forecasts showers in the middle Atlantic region Monday and mid week across the north and middle Atlantic states. Temperatures will rise near or above normal in the middle and latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Middle
North Atlantic
Firemen Parade Plans for Shenandoah Apple Blossoms Festival
The Shenandoah Apple Blossoms Festival committee outlines torchlight procession plans for April 18 19 at Shenandoah with chairman Carlin Kay and secretary G Reginald Haines. Awards swap money for large trumpet trophies and a dozen bands are expected in the firemen parade. Edward Stine named grand marshal with guests from nearby towns and railroad officials invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Carlin Kay
G. Reginald Haines
James N. Moling
Sarah Zane
Lee Lamp
Rouss
Winchester
Edward Stine
Aniher Will
Special Appeal Urges Immediate Money for Apple Blossom Festival
Clifford D. Grim treasurer of the Apple Blossom Festival finance department appeals for urgent contributions to cover festival expenses. Banks will not allow overdrafts so donors may send checks or cash at once or pledge to pay when able. Additional contributions received include A. Barker and Co. Inc. 25.00 W. G. Brunson 25.00 Brown and Fisher 25.00 Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. 25.00 The Fry. Bros. Co. 5.00 Friend Manufacturing Co. 50.00 Scott Grant 20.00 Dr. Robi. McC. Glass 25.00 Quigley Hafer 25.00 Geo. W. Haddox 25.00 Industrial Paper Co. 25.00 Jordan Springs Hotel 25.00 Lord and Spencer 25.00 C. F. Massey 5.00 Hunter H. McGuire 25.00 A. J. Novick 10.00 James B. Russell 20.00 Salem Foundry and Machinery Works 50.00 Saslaw-Wexster, Inc. 25.00 Shenandoah Valley Academy 25.00 G. P. Singleton 10.00 Jno. H. Snyder 10.00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford D. Grim
Apple Blossom Festival Finance Department
Grim
A. Barker and Co. Inc
W. G. Brunson
Brown and Fisher
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
the Fry. Bros. Co
Friend Manufacturing Co
Scott Grant
Dr. Robi
Jordan Springs
Lord and Spencer, Inc
C. F. Massey
Hunter H. McGuire
A. J. Novick
James B. Russell
Salem Foundry and Machinery Works
Saslaw-Wexster, Inc
Shenandoah Valley Academy
G. P. Singleton
Jno. H. Snyder
Oak Grove Camp Offers Lunches and Cabins Near Winchester
Oak Grove Camp seven miles north of Winchester on the Martinsburg pike advertises lunches tourists' cabins and gas and oil. The property is run by C Richard Boyce who invites visitors with the slogan Come and Cool With Us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
C. Richard Boyce
Parachute Stunts Highlight Bowles Field Event
Sunday program at Bowles Field features parachute jump stunts for passenger flight demonstrations. A reward is offered for the return of a small black rat terrier male dog belonging to Henry Baker Jr of 502 S Washington St, last seen near the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowles’ Field
Henry Baker, Jr
S. Washington St
Dennison's Crepe Paper for Floats and Costumes
Winches Ter Printers and Stationers Inc offers Dennison's crepe paper for parade floats and costumes. Read details in this brief community notice from the local paper dated April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
Winchester Printers & Stationers, Inc
Wenschelver Printers & Stationers
Great Snowstorm Continues Raging In Portions of Maine
A mid April Maine snowstorm continued today with 18 inches in Norway and Paris, 10 inches in Lewiston, and lingering heavy snow. A strong north wind washed waters along the coast, submerging three piers in Portland harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Norway
Paris
Oxford County
Lewiston
Special Police For the Festival
The police department calls for applicants for policeman and traffic officer posts at the Apple Blossom Festival. Report to Chief of Police Doran at Police Headquarters with name and address and receive orders. Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Police Department
Doran
Grandstand Seats Put On Sale for Apple Blossom Festival
Grandstand and box seats are on sale at Apple Blossom Festival headquarters. Grandstand seats cost 7 cents each and boxes, priced at 5 dollars, accommodate six people. The parade on April 19 will likely draw a large crowd at the fair grounds. Admission to the fair grounds is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Handley Seniors Shine in A Full House at Handley School
Handley High presents the senior class play A Full House to a large audience at the Handley School Auditorium. Cast members including Georha Voreman, Steele Wright, Nicholas King, Jim Mooney and Bill Grave receive praise for lively performances. An intermission Sailor Dance by six girls and the Handley Orchestra enhance the evening, with the show ending on a high note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley School
Georha Voreman
Steele Wright
Icholas King
Jim Mooney
Bill Grave
Bill
Virginia Jord
Louise Hawley
Eliza Tucker
Margaret Hansbrough
Jenny Lind Mockman
Helen Buckley
Margaret Richards
Handley High School Orchestra
W. HH. Merriwee
Alwave
Special Services Notice for Masses at 7 30 and 4 a m
The notice calls for Mass at 7 30 a m with a body reception of Holy Communion by the Haly Name men and a special Mass at 4 a m at the Catholic Church. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haly
Printer Trade Ad Notes Weinschel and Partners
Page fragment shows a listing for Wenschel Printers and Stationers with reference to prices, terms, and a Victorian era style contact line. The readable items include a company name and a reference to press or printing services.
Boy Scouts Active During Winchester Apple Blossom Festival
Scouts from Martinsburg will aid in the parade and historical pageant while Winchester units wear uniforms on both festival days. They assist at Handley grounds, George Washington Hotel, and three first aid stations, with eight troops expected and a court of honor at Handley Library Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Handley Grounds
Red Cross and District Nurses’ Association
Priday
Fair Grounds
Near Cie
Court of Honor
Handley Library
Scouts
Publi and Friends of
Scouting
Council
Friendship Fire Company Parade Call for Members
A notice requests Friendship Fire Company members to meet at Friendship Hall on Thursday evening April 18 at 7 oclock prompt to participate in the Firemen's Festival Parade. Those without a uniform are urged to wear civilian dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Hire
Friendship Hall
W. Forney
Sprayers Immediate Delivery From Lupton Orchard Service
Immediate delivery advertised for sprayers by Lupton Orchard Service Co. The notice mentions Hilan sprayers and an April 15 date, indicating stock and service details for local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HILAN
Lupton Orchard Service CO
Council approves final bond ordinance for city debt plan
City Council at a special meeting enacted a bond ordinance for 494000 to refund floating debt and fund sewer and street improvements and school buildings. Bonds of 1000 each mature 1930 1964 at 4.42 percent. Budget details and festival funding discussed. Apple Blossom Festival support set at 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Baker
Hable
Jas. P. Reardon
Page
Council
Apple Blossom Festival Committee
Funeral Services For Mrs Annie Franks Held
The funeral of Mrs Annie M Franks widow of Henry Franks was held at 11 am from the Presbyterian Chapel on Highland avenue. The service was led by Rev Louis F Harper and Rev Dr F T McFaden with large attendance, followed by interment at Chambersville. Pallbearers were James J Kk Cleveland Bucher and Herbert Howard and Edward Linburg. Mrs Franks was well known in Winchester and Frederick county and highly regarded by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Franks
Henry Franks
James Lofton
Weems Farm
Kernstown
Presbyterian
Highland Avenue
Louis F. Harper
F. T. McFaden
Chambersville
James
J. Kk
Cleveland Bucher
Herbert
Howard
Edward Lineburg
Franks
Winchester
Frederick County
Appreciation of Comrade Neff Voiced by Legion in Winchester
The Rev. J. Luther Neff, five years pastor at Street Methodist, leaves Winchester for Frostburg. The Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion lauded him at a luncheon, adopting unanimous resolutions praising his fellowship and service. A testimonial service by Winchester clergy followed at Markets Church with large attendance and several speakers from the ministry and Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Luther Neff
Street Methodist Episcopal OK
Frostburg
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Winchester
Neff
United States Navy
Ctull
Russe’ Cather
Philip Williams
B. M. Roszel
Mr. Neff
Williams
Robert Y. Conrad
Fellowship Association
Markets Church
C A
Duffey
Handley -E School
Robert B. Nelson
Reg Cross
Clifford B. Grim
R. Conrad Post
W. L. Dudley
F. T. McFaheny
R. Williamson
Neff Wags
Plenty of Water For the Visitors Here Next Week
City officials promise ample drinking water and public comfort stations for Apple Blossom Festival visitors on April 18 and 19. Dettra notes water will be available downtown and at major parking sites with additional small conveniences planned for the crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Dettra
Council
Father and Son In Street Fight Sparks Crowd
Charles Ralph Grim about two years old was arrested this afternoon by Policeman Hinkins for assaulting his father Charley Grim on East Pall Mall street. The two, in a public street fight over a board bill, allegedly the boy struck the father with a pick handle and the father punched the son. A large crowd gathered and police were summoned. A police court hearing is set for later this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ralph Grim
Hinkins
Charley Grim
East Pall Mall
Four Men Wanted for Apple Blossom Festival Duties
Help wanted for two day assignment at the Apple Blossom Festival. Four competent reliable men needed. Pay offered. Apple Blossom Headquarters directed by J Arthur Director General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
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Virginia Ann Huntsberry
W. E. Huntsberry
Princess Winchester
Hazel Lodge
John W. Lodge
White Hall
Princess Frederick
U.S
Stremen
Herman N. Bundesen
Chicago
City Medical Association
Louis E. Schmidt
Public Health Institute
Handley Seniors
Special Services
Moling Rather's
Annie Franks
Attention Star
Lee M. Lamp
Moling & Cather’s
Winchester Steam Laundry
Comrade Neff
Legion
H. Dos
Pronriatress
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