Thousands Seek Details of 1931 Apple Blossom Festival
Director General Richards and staff answer hundreds of inquiries about the Winchester festival expected to draw about 100000 people May 1. Cadet corps from six schools enter the grand parade with bands, while radio programs feature festival sketches and preparations continue nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Washington
D. C
Shenandoah VII
Suzanne Pollard
Winchester
Washingtonians
Richards
Shenandoah-Cumberland-Potomac
Military Academy Cadet Corps
Handley High School
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Am Legion
W. G. Conley
West Virginia
Fairmont Post
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Lenore B. Bennett
Rev
T. B. Boorde
WJSV
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Patricia D. Morton
Eng
Sai
Southampton
White Star Line
Homeric
Miss Morton
New York
B. B. Dutton
Queen’s Court
Hunter H. McGuire
Defendants Find Gasoline Liquor Do Not Mix Well
A. Peacemaker of the county was sentenced to thirty days in jail by Justice Tavenner and fined $50 plus costs for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possessing a quart of liquor. Manley Anderson received the same sentence and fine for the same offense. L. A Comer, present with him, paid $10 plus costs for being intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavenner
Coun
Fundy
Manley Anderson
L. A Comer
Political Platform Dilemma Sparks Voter Test
The Akron Beacon Journal notes the central issue for both parties is whether a wet or dry platform will sway more voters in upcoming campaigns.
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Akron Beacon-Journal
Demand for Raskob resignation widens party row
Mrs Jessie Nicholson head of the National Woman's Democratic Law Enforcement League calls for Chairman Raskob to be replaced at the groups biennial convention. Officials plan to seek White House talks with President Hoover after the address. Dr Jennie Callias of Omaha accuses Raskob of betraying Democratic principles and endorsing a candidate the dry element will oppose.
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Associated Press
Washington
Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Jessie W. Nicholson
National Woman’s Democratic Law Enforcement League
League
Nichlson
Woman's Democratic League
White House
Nicholson
Hoover
Jennie M. Callias
Omaha
Neb
Democratic National
Virginia Apple Growers Face Argentine Barred Barrel Shipments
Virginia apple growers report Argentina will ban bar rel shipments and require each apple be wrapped in water proof paper. The decree, effective July 1, blocks Virginia exports, with 200000 barrels shipped annually and tariffs raised, threatening the Virginia fruit trade.
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Virginia
United States
Claude A. Swanson
Washington
Francis White
State Department
White
South American
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Commerce Body Lists Houses for Apple Blossom Festival
Winchester residents are urged by the Chamber of Commerce to offer boarding and rooming during the Apple Blossom Festival. Those willing to host meals or rent rooms should contact the chamber at telephone 362 with details on capacity. The group seeks updated listings for housing visitors.
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Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Vets of Foreign Wars to Convene in Winchester
A joint smoker and meeting of Winchester foreign service men at the George Washington Hotel on Thursday April 16 plans to form a local Veterans of Foreign Wars post. James E. Van Zandt of Altoona Pa national chief of staff is among expected attendees. registration advised with A Lee Coble.
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Spain
Winchester Foreign Service
George Washington Hotel
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States
America
Virginia Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Winchester
Frederick County
A. Lee Coble
James E. van Zandt
Altoona
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Floyd Gibbons
Vann Zandt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lost Tan Handbag With Patrick Henry Stamps
Lost tan handbag found on Valley Pike between Winchester and Kernstown. Contains Patrick Henry and Colonial Stages stickers. Reward offered when returned to either city bus terminal.
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Patrick Henry
Colonial Stages
Winchester
Kernstown
Valley Pike
Northern Virginia Power Co Closing Loudoun Street Office
Effective April 15 the Loudoun Street Office and Store will close at 5 PM daily except Saturdays when open until 9 PM The notice lists the closing time as a change in operations for the utility company serving the Northern Virginia area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Street
Northern VA. Power CO
Police pledge heavy protection for Apple Blossom guests
Chief C. W. Hollis announced extensive security for the Eighth Apple Blossom Festival. City traffic police will be boosted, 50 special officers will manage crowds, and state and railroad police from Virginia, Harrisburg, Baltimore, and Philadelphia areas will assist to deter pickpockets and thieves amid thousands of visitors.
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C. W. Hollis
Virginia State Police Department
Winchester
Hollis
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lee
Norman
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Declarations in 3 Damage Suits Filed in Court
Three suits filed in Corporation Court seek 30 000 in damages for deaths of Roy Lillian and Wayne Stewart from a fire at Fred L Glaize packing house on November 16. Plaintiffs claim landlord duty breach and nuisance due to a dangerous operation. Roy died rescuing his wife and son. fumes from arsenate of lead spray allegedly ignited by an apple cleaning machine caused the fatalities. Trial set for May term. attorneys R E Perrine and Weaver Armstrong.
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Robert S. Stewart
Fred L. Glaize
Corporation Court
Mr. Stewart
Roy A. Stewart
Lillian Stewart
Wayne Stewart
Stewart
Glaize
Roy Stewart
Stewarts
R. E. Perrine
Law Farm
Weaver & Armstrong
Front Royal
Committee on Firemen's Meet Convene In August
The committee in charge of preparations for the joint convention of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association and Virginia State Firemen's Association will meet tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Sarah Zane engine house on North Loudoun Street. Members are urged to attend due to important business to be discussed.
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Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Sarah Zane
North Loudoun Street
South End Hose Co Monthly Meeting Notice
The South End Hose Company reports its monthly business meeting for Monday night April 13 from 10 to 1. The secretary.
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South End Hose CO
Three Automobiles In Collision Here
Police identify three motorists after a noon collision on South Stewart Street involving a Plymouth coupe a Ford sedan and a Chevrolet coupe. Drivers John Stottlemyer Varrline Clevenger and Strother Cooper face police court tomorrow. none were injured despite the damage.
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South Stewart Street
John Stottlemyer
Varrline Clevenger
Strother Cooper
Donations for Apple Festival Volunteers Help Winchester Drive
The eighth Apple Blossom Festival fundraising list released by treasurer Clifford D. Grim shows contributions from multiple Winchester individuals and businesses. Notable donors include Consumers Utilities Co 100 and Northern Virginia Power Co 150, with City of Winchester 300 and Winchester Cooperage Co 150 among many others.
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Clifford D. Grim
D. E. Stultz
H. D. Robinson
C. D. Grim
Winchester
Bowers
H. H
Butler
H. W
Brother
Baptist
Ethel H
Bean
E. P
Bernstein
Louis
Brooks
Fay
L. R
Gray and Sheetz
Harris
F. L
Hansbrough and Carter
Haddox
Geo. W
Hodgson
Margaret L
Irwin Drug Company
Jolliffe, L. V
Jones
Emily W
Lupton Orchard Service Co
Leven
Ave Couss Lupton, H. S. and Son
Carter Hall Threatened by Fire in Virginia
Fire at Carter Hall in Millwood Virginia spread from burning leaves carried by wind. The Berryville Fire Department responded and saved the lawn trees while keeping the blaze from the mansion. The historic structure dating back more than a century was destroyed and ownership is listed as Gerard B. Lambert of Princeton New Jersey.
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Millwood
Carter Hall
Berryville
Mansion House
Gerard B. Lambert
Princeton, N. J
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Promises Fast Service
Our service is fast and prices are low. Phone numbers 28 and 293 advertise Winchester Steam Laundry with a brief schedule note.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Apples in Good Condition Meet Strong Demand at Liverpool Auction
A cable from Fred A. Motz reports strong demand for barreled apples in good condition at the Liverpool auction on April 8. About 7 000 barrels were offered. good fruit sold well, poor condition fruit sold for lower prices, and New York Baldwins were notably weak. Boxed apples priced steadily with high demand for dessert types. Hamburg auction on April 9 showed higher boxed prices amid heavier supplies.
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Liverpool
Fred A. Motz
Europe
Foreign Service
Department of Agriculture
New York
Baldwins
News
Virginia
Ben Davis
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Oregon
Newtowns
New England
London
England
Hamburg
Motz
Mr. Motz
Winchester Park Directors to Meet
The Winchester Park Association board will hold a meeting in City Hall council chamber at 8 o clock on Monday evening. All members are requested to attend as bids for concessions at the park will be discussed.
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Winchester Park Association
City Council Chamber of City Hall
Sea Soldier Wins Middleburg Hunt Cup Amid 8000 Crowd
Sea Soldier of Mill Creek Stables ridden by J A W Davis won the eleventh Middleburg Hunt Cup at the Sands estate over a large crowd of society and horse lovers. Hennegouwen owned by Mrs John Hay Whitney took second with William Street aboard. Third went to So Dear owned by Miss Katherine Woodward and ridden by Harry Duffey Jr. Fourth was Bul gold piloted by H H Bishop. The event drew spectators from New York, Chicago and beyond.
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Sea Soldier
Mill Creek
Sea Name
J. A. W. Davis
Capt. Ewart Johnston
Menalaus
Rolling Plains Stable
Menalus
James Ryan
New York
Chicago
Sands Estate
Secreof War
Patrick J. Washing
John F. Jelke
Clark Reynolds
Front Royal
Large Throng Attends Rites For A J Anderson
One of the largest funerals at Timber Ridge Christian Church marked the last rites for A J Anderson postmaster of Trone. Over a thousand gathered to mourn, with Rev C H Anderson of Winchester officiating and Gore male quartet performing during the service. the Junior Order of United American Mechanics led at the grave.
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Timber Ridge Christian Church
A. J. Anderson
Trone
C. H. Anderson
Winchester
Gore
Order of United American Mechanics
Plan Meeting for Back Creek Sunday Schools
The Back Creek district executive committee of the Virginia Council of Religious Education will hold its annual business meeting in the Union Bank of Winchester directors' room at 10 30 Saturday morning April 18. Ex officio district Sunday school superintendents should attend to plan the late May district convention.
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Hayfield
Back Creek
Virginia Council of Religious Education
Union Bank of Winchester
The Spark of Life at Bryarly School House
Comedy in three acts stages April 15 and 16 at 8 pm to benefit the Civic League. Admission is 50 cents and 25 cents for students.
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Bryarly School
Civic League
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Longworth
Aiken
Atlanta
Nicholas Longworth
Apple Festival
Fred. A. Motz
Winchester Park
Hunter
Capt
Ewart Johnston
Mrs. Whitney
Moling and Cather’s
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