Apple Blossom Festival Opens With Parade of Blossoms
The 1930 Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester begins with a parade featuring 10 000 costumed school children from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia. Bands coronation, aerial shows, torchlight parades and two ballrooms mark the first day with events at Handley Stadium Court House lawn and local hotels.
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Piccadilly
Braddock Streets
Post Office
Coleman Dunn
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick
Knoxville
Sandy Hook
Maryland
Harpers Ferry
Charles Town
West Virginia
John J. McCabe
Handley Stadium
United States Navy
Harrisonburg State Teachers College
Glee Club
H. Clay de Grange
S. L. Flickinger
Handley School
Handley High School
Hugh S. Duffey
Edna Eighmey Petrescu
Winchester
Court House Lawn
George Washington Hotel
Handley —Library
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Queen Shen
Gold Room
Hotel Drusilla
Jordan Springs
Martinsburg Pike
Potlac Big Six Draws Attention in Winchester
Car load of new Potlac Big Six models arrives in Winchester Virginia. L J Hook promotes the display praising its beauty and smooth operation.
Corsages and Cut Flowers Offered by The Flower Shop
Advertisement for corsages and cut flowers from The Flower Shop run by John M. Miller at People's Bargain Store. Offers delivery by wire and lists product names and dates.
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John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
Byrd to stay in New Zealand one more week
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd arrives in Dunedin from Wellington and will remain a week before sailing for Panama. He misses his dog Igloo, separated at Ashburton, and will give a lecture to aid a university obstetrics chair as the Aerial Club stopover ends.
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Dunedin
New Zealand
Richard E. Byrd
Wellington
Panama
Byrd
Igloo
Ashburton
Aerial Club
Admiral Byrd
Tapley
Dominion
United States
Draws Double Fine in Police Court Today
Carl Carden, intoxicated yesterday, resisted arrest on Woodstoc Lane and grabbed an officer’s baton. He was jailed, arraigned before Judge Weems, and pled guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct with a $12 fine and resisting arrest with a $25 fine.
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Carl Carden
Woodstoc Lane
Carden
Weems
Gayly Decorated Car Starts Journey to Apple Blossom
At about 8 am Mrs. Clarence Himelright and Miss Isabel Wood of this city join Miss Nancy Burgess Simpson of Front Royal and Miss Catherine Boyer of Woodstock in a gayly decorated Packard to tour Washington Richmond Norfolk Newport News Charlottesville Staunton and other points. They will invite mayors to attend the Apple Blossom Festival and return early next week.
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Clarence Himelright
Isabel Wood
Nancy Burgess Simpson
Front Royal
Catherine Boyer
Woodstock
Washington
Baltimore
Richmond
Norfolk
Newport News
Charlottesville
Staunton
Richards
Princesses Room Prettily Decorated In Festival Colors
The Corporation courtroom in city hall is decorated in Apple Blossom Festival colors of white pink and green. William Doran and assistants did the work to create an attractive space used as the princesses festival headquarters. A portrait of Chief Justice John Marshall overlooks the scene as the princes and princesses gather before the grand parade.
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Corporation
William Doran
John Marshall
Ancient coach draws throng on trip here in Winchester
The nineteenth century stage coach guided by J. E. Keyser from Glen Burnie in Flint Hill Va drew crowds in Winchester today. Misses Hettie Reed Turner Virginia Anne Huntsberry Selene Calvert and Anne Elizabeth Steck rode in colonial 1819 costumes as traffic halted for photos before a return journey. Tomorrow the party heads to Washington for a tour including the White House.
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Winchester
J. E. Keyser
Flint Hill
Hettie Reed Turner
Virginia Anne Huntsberry
Selene Calvert
Anne
Elizabeth Steck
Glen Burnie
Anchestral Glass Estate
Harrisonburg
Keyser
Willy Howe
William Nokes
Elks
Washington
Riding and Hunt Club
Twenty-second
P Streets
Northwest
White House
Valley Pike land donated for widening to 80 foot boulevard
The Staunton News Leader reports the Valley pike Route 33 project has spent 604672 to widen the road toward an 80 foot boulevard by July 1931. About 125 to 130 parcels donated with land costs avoided, others with small payments for moving buildings and fencing. Also a pet hound seeks a good home.
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Valley Turnpike
H. G. Shirley
Staunton News- Leader
Winchester
Staunton
Valley Pike
Fenc
Queen Suzanne Pollard to be Apple Blossom Queen
The Roanoke selection Miss Suzanne Pollard daughter of Virginia governor will be Queen Shenandoah VII at the seventh annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. The 1930 festival is set for April 24 and 25 with hopes for strong visitor turnout and possibly President Hoover attending if his schedule allows.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah VII
Mary Virginia Steck
H. Clay DeGrange
Roanoke
Suzanne Pollard
Virginia
Shenandoah
Miss Pollard
Hoover
Washington
38 Workers Die in Macao Lightning Blast
Reports from Macao Portuguese China state that 38 working men and women were killed when lightning struck a factory causing an explosion. The incident occurred in Macao and underscores lethal weather-related factory accidents in the region.
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Spain
Portugal
Macao
China
Easter Candy and Novelties
Sarah Zane Fire Co will hold a special meeting tonight the last before Apple Blossom Festival. Full attendance requested. Capt. R. B. Brown presiding.
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
Easter Flowers and Rugs Ad From Local Firms
Easter flowers include hyacinths and one tulips from R T Jones and Co. Large assortment of linoleum and Congoleum rugs from R M Swimley.
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R. T. Jones & CO
R. M Swimley
Apple blossom time lights Shenandoah Valley beauty
The Shenandoah Valley, from Albemarle to the northwest border of Virginia, is described as one of the world’s most beautiful regions. The piece urges a Washington to Winchester to Charlottesville drive during apple blossom time to enjoy nature’s renewal and notes the valley’s recovery since the Civil War.
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Ak Mianaione
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Albemarle County
Washington
Winchester
Staunton
Charlottesville
Sheridan
Mr. Trenary Ill After Street Incident
The article reports Winchester city revenue commissioner Charles W. Trenary fell ill after attending a Rotary Club luncheon and walking on North Loudoun Street. Doctors diagnosed acute indigestion, not a stroke, keeping him bedridden with expected gradual improvement.
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Charles W. Trenary
Revenue
City of
Winchester
Trenary
Easter Candy and Holiday Treats Advertisement
An old newspaper retail nib notes Easter candy from Martha Washington and Nunnally brands. The ad promotes chocolate eggs baskets and novelties and directs readers to the Martha Washington Fountain store with a claim of unmatched product quality and price from R. M Swimley.
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Martha Washington
Martha Washington Fountain
Four injured in Winchester-Washington highway crash
Four Browntown residents from Warren County Virginia were hospitalized after a single car overturned near Paris on the Winchester Washington highway. The Chevrolet sedan struck a low cherry tree, trapping the occupants. They were found by W F Smith of Toms Brook and brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital where all remain in shock but are expected to recover with some leaving soon.
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Winchester-Washington
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Browntown
Warrent County
J. &. Matthew
Wilson Matthews
Annie Rudacille
Mabel Burner
Washington
Paris
Washington Pike
W. F. Smith
Toms Brook
Upperville
The Love Parade Opens At Capitol Theatre In Preview
Maurice Chevalier leads an all talking musical in The Love Parade opening at the Capitol with Jeanette MacDonald and a new screen team Dot and Dash Nixon in Pointed Heels. Powell and Wray co feature noted for a strong line up and favorable early reviews.
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Maurice Chevalier
Emil Jannin
Capitol Theatre
Chevalier
Jeanette MacDonald
Philadelphia
Paramount
New York
Criterion
Winchester
Helen Kane
Victor Records
Richard “Skeets
Public Sale of Household Furniture in Front of Court House
Valuable household furniture to be sold at public auction in front of the Court House on Saturday April 10. The sale is conducted by JACK T. ENGLE Trustee. Auction itemization and terms will be announced at the scene. Proceeds benefit the estate and creditors as directed by the court.
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Court House
Erie
Jack T. Engle
Easter flowers bloom at The Flower Shop show
A display of lilies hydrangeas spireas yellow callas tulips hyacinths jonquils and rose bushes brightens Easter shopping at The Flower Shop.
Selling Out Sale of Men's and Boys' Apparel Today
A selling out sale of men's and boys' wearing apparel is announced for today and Saturday at 12 E Water St Ip-11 with reduced prices and limited stock.
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Water St
Valley Service Station Advises Oil Filter Change
Loose bearings and burned out bearings may result from neglecting oil filter cartridge changes. Have it inspected immediately at Valley Service Station.
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Valley
Heart Attack Fatal for H N Seabright in Winchester
H N Seabright, longtime Winchester contractor, died at Memorial Hospital from a heart attack. He returned to Winchester recently from Johnson City Tennessee where he had rheumatoid arthritis treatment and hospital care. He is survived by his wife Caroline McConnell and son Hunter S Seabright Jr. Funeral plans pending arrival of his brother from Philadelphia.
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Hunter
Seabright
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
South Loudoun Street
Mr. Seabright
Johnson City
Ida Seabright
West Piccadilly Street
W. L. Kuhn
Gaie Bright
Arthur 8. Seabrghht
Rutherford, N. J
A. X. Falon
Mark H. Blandford
Columbus
Philadelphia
Standard Oil Plane To Head To Apple Blossom Fete
Standard Oil Co of New Jersey will send its Lockheed Vega airplane from New York for the Apple Blossom Festival. The craft, piloted by Lieut. White, holds a non stop record between New York and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lieut. White also piloted the plane on the current trip.
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Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
New York
Lieut. White
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Apple Blossom Festival Invitation Sparks Letter Confusion
The Monongah West Virginia resident denies writing a letter invited to the Apple Blossom Festival. The Chamber of Commerce promotes the event for April 24-25 and sent illustrated folders to invite attendance. The sender requests to see the handwriting and clarifies she could not attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Monongah
W.va
W. Va
Winchester
Festival 10 Committees Meet Tomorrow For Final Plans
Official list of committees named urges cooperation of every person involved. A meeting of festival committees will be held in the gold room of the Washington Hotel to finalize arrangements with guests including Harry F. Byrd and Col B M Roszel.
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Nelson
Inn of Enish
Pela
Washington Hotel
Harry F. Byrd
R. Williams
B. M. Roszel
Department of Queen
H. C. DeGrange
Transportation Com Committee
W. H. Bossereman
Frances
Royland Ryan
Elsie Rosenberger
C. A. Davis
Fred Thwaite
Delmar Robinson
Joh Rodman
Clifford Grim
Eugene B. Cooper
M. J.baptist John Steck
Thurmary Ritenour
Walter Bosserman, Jr
M. B. Clowe
D. W. Ritenour
T. Russell Cather
Phil Gold
James P. Reardon
B. F. Arthur, Jr
Martha Tucker
R. E. Griffth
Mabel Aiken
Frank Hack
B Conrad
Hunter H. McGuire
Nelson Page
Fred, Glaize
John M. Steck
Harry Russell
Lewis Hyde
Katherine Byrd
L. Neill Woods
F. Carlin Gray
John F. Rodman
Hugh S. Duffey
Ednal Eighmey Petrescu
Elmar Hancon
Virginia Boyd
Opal Robinson
Gertrude Ritter Perry
Ruth Seer
Katherine Pannill
Wanted long gray coats for Friendship Fire Company parade
The Friendship Fire Company seeks owners of long gray uniform coats to lend or loan for the Fi Frolic parade. Owners should contact an officer, allow the coats to be borrowed and cared for, and return them after use.
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Friendship Fire Company
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William W. Glass
Princess Winchester
Mary Greenway Russell
Harry K. Russell
Princess Frederick
Mary Helen Stine
Hunter M. Stine
Queen Suzanne
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