Winchester News Opens Apple Blossom Festival With Queen
The Apple Blossom Festival starts Thursday in Winchester. Miss Mary Jo Matthews arrives with her parents to be crowned Shenandoah VI. Snow covers Maryland and Pennsylvania as strong gales blow. Handley High School beats Charles Town High School in both track and field events.
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Winchester
Ann
Mary ‘Jo Matthews
Matthews
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Handley High School
Charles Town High School
Eleanor Chiles named Queen Shenandoah IT
Five years ago on April 16 1925 Eleanor Chiles was chosen queen Shenandoah It The New York Yankees were expected in an April 24 exhibition game Winchester garage leased by H W Ebert and W E Cooper elected president of the Winchester Rotary Club
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Eleanor Chiles
First Baptist Church to Observe Every Member Day
Fifteen years ago on April 16 1915 the First Baptist Church announced an Every Member Day to be observed that Sunday. United States economic observers predicted the European war would last more than two years. Miss Elsie Oldham formerly of Winchester was appearing on stage with William Faver, and Miss Ada March had married Mr James Cave.
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First Baptist Church
United States
Elsie Oldham
Winchester
William Faverin
Ada March
James Cave
Dr Clarence S Thomas Dies in West Virginia
Berryville Va April 16 Word comes of the death of Dr Clarence S Thomas in his Fairmont West Virginia home from a heart attack last Saturday He was 54 son of the late Mr and Mrs Toomas of Berryville He is survived by his widow Miss Willa Hough Mannington W Va and three children James S Mary E Virginia Thomas plus three sisters and four brothers Funeral services were held yesterday at the Fairmont Episcopal Church with interment in Mannington cemetery.
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Berryville
Clarence S. Thomas
W. Va
Omas
Toomas
Fairmont
Willa Hough
Mannington
Berryville Nominates Local Officers for June Election
At a Berryville Democratic meeting the party announced nominees for municipal offices in the June 10 election. Incumbent Mayor L H Bell seeks re election with Dr George H Hardesty for recorder. Council candidates include L N Russell W D Wisecarver J D Griffing and J T L Jones. Wisecarver and Jones currently serve on the council. The Des Moines Register notes the period features a prohibition debate and a strong congressional campaign.
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Democratic Party
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George H. Hardesty
L. N. Russell
W. D. Wisecarver
J. D. Griffing
J. T. L. Jones
Messrs. Wisecarver
Jones
Des Moines Register
Horse Show Dates Of Virginia Circuit For 1930 Season
Virginia circuit lists 1930 horse show dates across multiple locations. May events include Remount in Front Royal and National Capital in Washington. June through September feature Upperville, Keswick, Warrenton, Culpeper, Charlottesville, Staunton, Purcellville and more with sequential weekend dates.
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Front Royal
National Capital
Wash
Richmond
Fairfax
Upperville
Keswick
Culpeper
Warrenton
Wai
Orange
Prince William
Wookesville
Charles
Town
Charles Town
W. Va
Berryville
Fauquier
Marshall
Vincl Helps Child With Appetite and Sleep, Drug Ad Says
An advertisement claims Vincl supplies iron and calcium with cod liver peptone to aid thin nervous children and adults. The testimonial from Mrs W. Joos says a 10 year old gained appetite after taking Vincl, with first bottle bringing sleep and appetite. Baker's Drug Store promotes the product.
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W. Joosten
Baker's Drug Store
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Ohio State Journal Sees Shift to Rum Rackets Radio
Ohio State Journal notes a change in focus from wine and song to rum rackets and radio. The piece highlights a new emphasis on nightlife, gambling concerns, and broadcast ventures shaping public discourse.
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Ohio State Journal
Old Marriage Record Book Rebound by Court Order
Clerk J Gray Beverley of the Corporation Court in Winchester is in Hagerstown Maryland to have the old marriage record book rebound, under court order. The dilapidated 1853 volume records all Winchester marriages for 77 years and must remain in Beverley’s possession during binding at a Hagerstown bindery.
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Reo Motor Car Company
Wright Motor Company
Winchester
Packard
Reo Automooir
J. Gray Beverley
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Hagerstown
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