Handley High School Finishes Pageant Plans On Apple Festival
The Handley High School students under Hugh Duffey and Mrs Edna Petrescu prepare the pageant The Bud and the Bloom A Pageant of Development with the United States Navy Band providing music The event follows Queen Shenandoah the Seventh coronation and features over 500 pupils in a nature and history themed show at Memorial Hospital area venues.
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Ley High School
Handley High School
Shenandoah
Eam
Handley
Hugh 8. Duffey
Edna Elghmey Petrescu
Pais
Duffey
Petrescu
John Kerr School
Elma Hancon
United States Navy Band
Charles Benter
Virginia Boyd
Edna Eighmey
Opal Robinson
Gertrude Ritter Peery
Ruth Beery
Katherine Pannill
Professor Quarles
Lelia Shipp
Hughs. Duffey
United States Navy
All Roads Lead To Winchester For Festival Travel
A detailed travel advisory lists routes to Winchester for the upcoming festival. Key options include Berryville Route 37 opening for the event, alternate paths via Leesburg Aldie and Route 50, and Washington to Fairfax to Winchester. Several stretches around Warsaw Culpeper Sperryville Front Royal are noted as hard surfaced with some construction.
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Berryville
Winchester
Boyce
Leesburg
Aldie
Round Hill
Washington
U. 5
Fairfax
Prom Kilmarnock
Neck
Warsaw
Fredericksburg
Culpeper
Sperryville
Front Royal
Richmond Road
Richmond
Alexandria
Charlottesville
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Mount Jackson
Strasburg
North Carolina
Winston- Salem
Greensboro
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Afton
Fox Movietone to Cover Apple Festival
Fox Movietone will cover the apple festival with two sound picture crews from Washington dispatched next week to shoot views of the festival and blooming orchards. One crew will operate in an airplane to capture aerial views of the blossoming trees.
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Nelson F. Richards
Arthur A. de Titta
Washington
Fox Movietone Pictures
DeTitta
Easter Dance At Friendship Hall Tonight At 8 Oclock
Indications point to a large crowd at the Easter dance tonight at the Friendship Fire Co. hall. Many out of town people plan to attend. Good music will be provided and the dance begins at 8. Proceeds go to the Friendship Fire Company. This will be the last in a series of weekly dances.
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Friendship Fire Co
Friendship Fire Company
Brooks Pharmacy Easter Candy and Novelties
Easter season offers a selection of candies and novelties at Brooks Pharmacy. Shoppers can choose traditional treats and small gift items for baskets and celebrations.
Warsaw Man’s Alibi in Baker Murder Case Reviewed
Marvin Sisson of Warsaw Virginia was arrested at his home on a murder warrant for Mary Baker a Navy department employee whose body was found and transported near Arlington National Cemetery. Sisson and Julien Gallagher two Warsaw traveling salesmen claimed alibis that placed them with their families or at home the night of the killing. Arlington County Commonwealth Attorney Gloth stated Sisson’s alibi appeared strong after several hours of questioning and Gallagher was to be questioned further upon arrival in Arlington.
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Flcers
Julien Gallegher
Richmond
Marvin Sisson
Warsaw
Miss Baker
Baltimore
Pee
Sisson and
Gallagher
Arlington National Cemetery
Commonwealth
Gloth
Arlington County
Sisson
Gallegher
Arlingtone
Arlington
Fred Settle
Richmond County
Mary Baker
Navy Department
Cantata The Resurrection Sung By South Church Choir
An Easter cantata The Resurrection will be sung at 8 oclock tomorrow evening at Addock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Prof W H McIlwee directs the choir with Mrs Lillian Milleson as organist. The program features Christ the Lord Is Rise There was a Garden Come See the Place Awake Thou That Sleepest Sing the Resurrection Song Alleluia Christ Is King Now Is Christ Risen and final.
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Addock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
W. H. Mcllwee
Lillian Milleson
Christ
Madeline Whitlock
H.S. Duffey
Funeral announced for Hunter S Seabright Monday
The funeral for Hunter S. Seabright who died of a heart attack at Memorial Hospital will be held Monday at 2 PM from his sister in law Mrs Ida Seabright’s apartment at 23 West Piccadilly Street. Rev E T Clark of First Baptist Church will conduct services and burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Hunter S. Seabright
Memorial Hospital
Ida Seabright
West
Piccadilly
Street
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Public Sale of Household Furniture at Court House Lat
Public sale of valuable household furniture in front of the Court House Lat on April 19 at 1 p.m. conducted by JACK T. ENGLE as Trustee.
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Court House
Jack T. Engle
Special Easter Music Program At Christ Church
The Easter festival will be celebrated at 11 o clock Sunday morning at Christ Episcopal Church with a special service led by Rector Rev. Ro bert B. Nelson. The vested choir directed by Mrs. F. M. Reynolds with J. P. Hayley at organ will perform works by Reade Jeibel and include hymns such as Welcome Happy Morning Jesus Lives and Jesus Christ Is Risen Today.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
F. M. Reynolds
J. P. Hayley
R. E. Griffith
Nelson Page
Walter George
G. O. Miller
Douglas DuShane
Sidney Edmonds
C. W. Trenary
Philip Williams
Dennis Hayley
Osmar Swanson
Horace Browne
Seddon Nelson
Christ
Reade
Jeibel
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Newport News Plane to Attend Apple Blossom Festival
Newport News Company will send a large airplane to Winchester Airport near Newport News, Va for the upcoming Apple Blossom Festival. The costly craft, valued around $8,000, can carry many passengers and will be stationed east of the city for the fete next week.
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Noland Company
Newport News
Winchester
Fire Claims Over 100 At Romanian Church Vigil
A Good Friday vigil in Cotesci Romania ends in tragedy as fire sweeps a 100 year old church. Officials report 100 to 150 dead with only four escapees three men and one woman. Survivors describe a jammed inward door and frantic search for sacred vessels.
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Associated Press
Cotesci
Rumania
Young People To Hold a Beautiful Easter Service
The young people of Winchester plan a 7 am Easter service Sunday at Mount Hebron Cemetery near Senseney road with a backup in the Presbyterian Church if weather fails. The program includes trumpet duets, a choir anthem, a pantomime, scripture, hymns, readings, and a quartet, with pastors officiating and invitations extended to all ages.
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Winchester
Mount Hebron
Senseney Road
Presbyterian
Frances McFaden
Mary
Mother of Jesus
Virginia Silver
Mary Magdelene
Loe
Francis Forney
Oods
Mary McQuay
Oakes
EB. T. Clark
Matthew
Elsie Mathews
William Glass
Weather Fair But Overcast For The Day
Easter weather favorable to spring outfits was predicted by the weather bureau with sunshine absent in parts of the east and south while the middle west and northwest may see clearer skies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Middle West
Northwest
Weather Bureau
Sheriff Believed to Have Fled with State Funds
Tallahassee April 19 Associated Press reports Sheriff Frank Stoutamire of Leon county Florida says a blood stained car owned by Sheriff I K Horn of Seminole county Georgia was found in the Ochlocknee river swamp near here yesterday. It is alleged to have been planted to help Horn abscond with between 12000 and 15000 dollars from his office.
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Associated Press
Tallahassee
Fla
Frank Stoutamire
Leon County
I. K. Horn
Seminole County
Ochlocknee River
Here
Horn
All Festival Committees To Meet Tonight
Richards calls all festival committee members to gather at 8 o'clock tonight at the George Washington Hotel. A director-general urges full attendance to finalize preparations for the upcoming fete and finish plans before the one week countdown ends.
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Nelson F. Richards
George Washington Hotel
Weather outlook for the coming week in the mid Atlantic
The forecast shows showers around Tuesday and again day or Saturday. Start of the week is cool, not so cool Tuesday, colder Wednesday and Thursday, then warmer by week end.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Refrigerator assortment ad from R M Swimley
Local ad promotes a selection of refrigerators for hot weather. Published with date 4 19 19 21 and signed by R M Swimley, inviting readers to choose a model today.
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R. M. Swimley
New Line of Administer Rugs Showcased
A local retailer invites customers to view a new rug collection titled Administer Rugs. The display emphasizes modern textures and durable designs suitable for living rooms and hallways.
Easter Flowers at Jones and Co
Easter flowers headline a small listing for Jones and Co dated April 18. The brief item mentions tulips and related bouquet offerings in a concise, period newspaper style.
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Jones & CO
Household furniture auction listing at Clifford Street
A sale of household furniture including many antique pieces is set for May 8 at 10 a.m. at 411 West Clifford Street. Auction details reference an internal code 4-19 Ip 11.
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W. Clifford St
New Traffic Permits Issued For Festival
Chief of Police M A Doran announced new traffic permits for the Apple Blossom Festival next Thursday and Friday. Permits issued by the local police replace all previous year permits and feature a new color cardboard to avoid confusion. Only festival officials and those with business inside parade lines will receive permits.
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M. A. Doran
Corsages Now Open for Orders at He Flower Shop
Local florist announces corsage orders for upcoming events. He Flower Shop emphasizes prompt placement and fresh arrangements for weddings proms and special occasions.
Finance Committee Seeks Pledge Payments for Apple Blossom Festival
The Apple Blossom Festival finance committee led by H. Delmar Robinson D. E. Stultz and treasurer Clifford Grim urges all subscribers to remit their pledges. Festival headquarters report mounting bills and request prompt payment to meet obligations. Send payments to treasurer Clifford Grim.
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H. Delmar Robinson
D. E. Stultz
Clifford Grim
For Sale Packard Club Se Dan and Pet Hound Ad
Classified blurbs list a for sale notice for a recent model Packard club se dan described as practically new and a wanted notice seeking a good home for a young female hound. Contacts shown as phone 41 J. Includes date stamps indicating publication in mid April.
Parking Space Auction for Festival Goods
A notice offers a parking space for 50 cars to support a festival. The listing also mentions groceries meats and second hand furniture for sale by Aus Rau, with file tag 4-19-1p-31.
Cleaning House Help Wanted Notice
Local laundry advertises assistance with cleaning tasks at Winchester Steam Laundry. Phone numbers 28 and 29 provided for inquiries. Includes scheduling hint with days Monday Wednesday Saturday and a 1 p.m. to two? time reference.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Flower Shop Blooms Offer Easter Lilies and More
Easter lilies, hydrangeas, spireas, yellow callas, tulips, hyacinths, jonquils, and rose bushes are in bloom at The Flower Shop offering seasonal color and arrangements.
Georgia Governor to Crown Queen at Shenandoah Festival
Telegram from Governor L. G. Herdman of Georgia accepts invitation to attend the Seventh Apple Blossom Festival and crown Suzanne Pollard as Queen Shenandoah VII. He will be assisted by Winchester officials in a traditional ceremony. Also attending will be four other state governors from West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia.
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L . G. Herdman
Georgia
Richards
Hardman
Winchester
Conley
West Virginia
Mary Jatthews
Shenandoah
C. Max Gardner
North Carolina
John C. Richards
South Carolina
John Garland Pollard
Old Dominion
Citizens Ask If City Hall Will Be Decorated
Inquiries arise about Winchester City Hall being dressed in national and festival colors for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival next week. Citizens hope the City Council committee will act early to decorate using funds from the hall upkeep budget, noting the Common Council already contributed $300 to festival expenses.
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Winchester City Hall
Virginia
Common Council
Special Lutheran Easter Services At Stephens City
Tomorrow morning at 6 o clock a communion service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City in commemoration of Easter Day. Another Easter service is planned for tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to be present at both services.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Stephens City
Grandstand and Box Seats Sale Announcement
Tickets for the grandstand and boxes at the fair grounds go on sale Monday at the Colonial Hotel Cameron and Piccadilly streets. J C Oakes, committee chairman, announced the sale for the festival queen parade next Friday. Grandstand seats cost 75 cents and grandstand boxes $6.
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Fair Grounds
Colonial Hotel
Cameron and Piccadilly Strets
J. C. Oakes
William Splawn Dies In Steelton
The body of William Splawn, color ed 22, who died Thursday at Steelton Pennsylvania of acute erysipelas was brought here this morning. Funeral services will be held at 2.30 p.m. Sunday at Stephens City with interment in the colored cemetery at that place. He was a son of Estulia Was Splawn and a brother of Sarah Washington.
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William Splawn
Steelton
Stephens City
Estulia
Splawn
Sarah Washington
Miss Pollard Crowned Queen Shenandoah in Ceremony
Plans for Miss Pollard’s coronation as Queen Shenandoah the Seventh are finalized for April 24 at Ley High School bowl. The ancient Winchester England rite will guide the ceremony, featuring heralds, trumpets, oaths, and the delivery of the gold apple to the new queen.
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Virginia
Pollard
Winchester
England
Shenandoah
Miss Pollard
Ley High School Bowl
Plickinger
Alfred the Great
Friendship Fire Company Meet for Parade Roles
All members are urged to attend at Friendship Hall at 8 PM Monday April 21 to be assigned parade positions for Thursday’s Firemen parade. This is the final meeting before the event. Signed Fred W. Forney Canty.
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Friendship Hall
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