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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1929
Page
5
A Missouri River water test reveals 14.7 cubic feet of sand per thousand cubic feet, raising concerns over water quality and possible contamination. The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes the finding and questions the source or washing processes affecting the supply.
Martinsburg welcomes Governor Conley and a West Virginia delegation to the Apple Blossom Festival. Notables include U S Senator Hatfield F W McCullough West Virginia University officials John Roscoe Turner F D Fromme Nat Frame John W Smith Congressmen F L Bowman and other officials. A reception is planned at Shenandoah Hotel with Belt social events to follow.
Entertainment committee edges toward firm plans for a West Virginia spectacle in Martinsburg. A Thursday band concert in Public Square and cider for visitors begin midweek, with apples in hotel lobbies free for guests. Forty signs explaining each episode are being painted and carried in the Friday parade by Boy Scouts. Local chairmen push nine episodes despite funding shortfalls as Roy Grove leads a Berkeley Hunt Club exhibit of cavalry horses and hunting dogs.
A local note reports many boys, said to suffer from foot ailments, show cold feet after working to clean up the back yard for a while.
As spring arrives, fiery youth push speed limits on area highways igniting concern. Drivers, police, and residents note rising reckless driving as incidents and close calls increase with warming weather. Authorities urge caution and stricter enforcement to curb dangerous behavior.
In Winchester Virginia on April 21 1929 the court orders James P Reardon as special commissioner in chancery to take account of E Bruce Capper s estate and liens. He will hear May 1 1929 at No 18 Rouss Avenue to gather evidence and proceed with the decree until completion or adjournment.
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