Ohio Prison Fire Claims 317 Lives in Inferno
The Ohio Penitentiary fire killed 317 convicts who were locked in cells as a state commission began inquiry. Guard Watkinson was suspended as investigators, led by Governor Cooper, viewed the scene in a converted court room to determine cause and escape failures.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
Cooper
Watkinson
Board of Inquiry
Early C. Shidely
Joseph Godown
Harry G. Levy
John G. Chester, Jr
Hal, H. Griswold
George Edge
Frank Reighard
State Criminatory Board
Thomas
Griswold
Ample Parking For Fete Visitors Named by Committee
The festival parking committee led by Fred Stine and Roy A. Cather announced ample auto parking will be available for festival guests. Designated lots include Winchester Fair Ground Glen Burnie on Northwestern Grade Handley grounds Berryville pike Winchester Airport Ball Park near the airport Henry Estate on the Valley pike and a large Handley High School lot.
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Festival Committee
Fred Stine
Roy A. Cather
Winchester Fair Ground
Glen Burnie
Handley Grounds
Berryville Pike
Winchester Airport
Winchester Ball Park
Henry Estate
Valley Pike
Handley High School
Stouffer Reappointed Postmaster for Winchester Virginia
Postal nominations to the Senate include Harry C. Stouffer as postmaster at Winchester Virginia. He will succeed himself after four years in the office, following Elizabeth Kern who took over after Hunter N. Kern’s death. Stouffer previously served as assistant postmaster and mailing clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Harry C. Stouffer
Winchester
Stouffer
Elizabeth Kern
Hunter N. Kern
Winchester Poor County Board Raises Inmate Board Rate
At a recent board meeting Frederick County supervisors voted to increase the monthly rate for inmates at the joint city and county almshouse from 25 dollars to a higher amount retroactive to March 1. The move, initiated by Supervisor Sex Grant, prompted dismay in official circles as the rate had been set by the supervisors themselves under a longstanding arrangement with Winchester. The board also instructed sending a certified copy of the resolution to Winchester City Council before the May 6 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Encaiy
Neen College
Sex Grant
Winchester
City and County Almshouse
J. W. Baker
No Parking Along Parade Route Officials Tighten Traffic Rules
Chief of Police Doran announced no parking on the parade line for Apple Blossom Festival. Officers will enforce clear routes for Thursday and Friday marches with detailed street guidance from Cameron and Piccadilly to Gerrard and Clinton areas, culminating at Winchester Fair grounds.
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Doran
Cameron Street
Piccadilly
Loudoun
Boscawen
Stewart
Gerrard
Cork
Braddock
Clifford
Washington
Washingto
Piccadi
Fairmont Avenue
Winchester Fair Grounds
Big Searchlights Shine Over Local Landmarks
Northern Virginia Power Company lights up Handley Library lawn with eight 1,000 watt searchlights and Handley High School with six more. An Elks Club facade and two lamps near the Victor Products Company lake on Valley Pike also receive illumination. Lights will run each evening this Apple Blossom Festival week.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Handley Library
Friendship Fire Company Invites Parade Participants
Friendship Fire Company calls all members to meet at Friendship Hall Thursday evening at 7 o clock prompt for the Firemen s Frolic parade. All in line of march are wanted whether in uniform or not dress comically or in citizen clothes. Report at hall by seven. Fred W Forney Captain.
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Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Hall
Hall
Fred W. Forney
Matrons Hostesses to Royal Court in City
The Old Dominion hospitality will feature scores of young ladies from Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia District of Columbia and Virginia hosting the royal party of Queen Shenandoah VII. Director General Nelson F Richards named city matrons to entertain the visiting princesses and attendants during their stay in the apple capital.
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Virginia
Shenandoah VII
Suzanne Pollard
Agnes Rhodes Scott
Albemarle County
Mary H. Tucker
Richmond
Elizabeth W. Menefee
Sperryville
Catherine Carter Repass
Bland
Hanna Anderson
District of Columbia
Alice Loyall
Norfolk
Frances Murray Faith
Hancock
Marguerite Jane Galloway
Elkridge
Old Dominion
Queen Shenandoah VII
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Nelson F. Richards
Suzanne
John Garland Pollard
Pollard
Miss Pollard
W. A. Baker
South
Washington Street
National Cathedral School
Washington
Margery Snowden
Media
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Joseph Massey
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
M. B. Hook
Wedding On Stage At Colonial Theatre Tomorrow Night
John L. Miller announces the on stage wedding at 9 o clock tomorrow at the Colonial Theatre. Grace Louise Shifer and William M. McCluskey will wed with the Ross Lewis Players assisting. Local merchants provide gifts and services for the ceremony and reception on the theatre stage.
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John L. Miller
Colonial Theatre
Grace Louise Shfer
North Kent Street
William M. McCluskey
Ross Lewis
Hodgson and Brown
Lovett Brothers
Pollyanna
Kaufman
Dan Lupton
White Palace
Miller Brothers
Little America Tea Broom
John F. Penrose
Eastern Silica and Chemical Corporation
Gore
Uniforms Needed for Sarah Zane Fire Company Parade
Those possessing uniforms for the Sarah Zane Fire Company parade are urged to respond. Members not attending should return their uniforms immediately to the engine house as directed by APT. R. B. Brown.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Apt. R. B. Brown
Sarah Zane Fire Co Plans Dinner Run April 23 25
The Sarah Zane Fire Co will serve meals at their hall starting Wednesday noon April 23 and continuing through Friday night April 25. Patrons are urged to support the fundraiser. CAPT Brown.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
I O O F and Rebekah Festival at Cameron and Boswell
Madison Lodge No. 6 10 0 F invites the public to its festival at the hall on Cameron and Boswell streets. The event runs both days, promoting lodge activities and community fellowship.
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Cameron
Boscawen
Madison Loge
Ice cream and coffee at Friends Meeting House
Ice cream and coffee will be served at the Rest Room of the Friends Meeting House located at the corner of Washington and Piccadilly streets on Friday April 25 from 1 to 11.
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Friends’ Meeting House
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
Blue and Gray Lines Promote Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
The Blue and Gray Lines advertises the Seventh Annual Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia to be held April 24 and 25. It invites travelers from the Shenandoah and Cumberland Valleys, notes radio promotions from Huntington West Virginia, and highlights a parade pageant and Queen Shenandoah VII as key events.
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Blue and Gray Lines
Huntington
W. Va
Tri-State
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah
Cumberland
Blue and Gray
Shenandoah VII
Parking Space Overlooking Handley Stadium Seeks Tenants
Parking space for 400 cars overlooking Handley Stadium from the south with entrance on Valley Pike. Rate 50 cents. Classified notice dated 4 22. Ip 2t.
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Handley Stadium
Valley Pike
Cts
Administrator's Sale to Auction Miss Fannie Smithey Property
Personal property of Miss Fannie E. Smithey and heirs will be sold at a public auction at her Bruceton residence at 10 am on Wednesday April 30. A sale bill appears on page 2 of this paper.
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Fannie E. Smithey
Ety Weed
Bruceto
Historic Apple Trees Highlight Old Brown Orchard
Several newspapers profile the Brown orchard on Apple Pie Ridge near Winchester. The 153 year old Early Smith trees, spared for grafting by USDA experts, bloom late last week and are among the oldest west of the Blue Ridge. The trees were planted by Hessian soldiers after Trenton and later settled in Winchester. Continued on Page Hight.
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Theington’ Star
Philadelphia Record
Blue Ridge Mountains
Washington Star
Frederick County
John S. Lupton
William H. Brown
Winchester
Apple Pie Ridge
United States Department of Agriculture
Trenton
Cornwallis
Ridge
Page Hight
Rouss Fire Co Uniforms for Festival Parade
Rouss Fire Co will issue uniforms for the festival parade on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights as part of preparations announced by W. R. Armell in the local notice.
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W. R. Armel
Parker property sale advertised for Middletown Saturday
The B. B. Parker properties including an eleven room residence and store room on Main Street Middletown a thir teen acre tract east of town and several vacant lots in new Middletown will be sold in front of Court House at noon Saturday the 26th.
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B. B. Parker
Main Street
Middletown
New Middletown
Court House
Treaty Will Be Sent to Senate Without Delay
President Hoover announced the London naval conference would seek ratification upon arrival in Washington. The Five Power Naval Conference adjourned after three months, with Col. Henry L. Stimson signing first. Britain, the United States, and Japan gain caps on naval tonnage and construction, while France and Italy accept limited adjustments.
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Washington
Hoover
London
Great Britain
United States
Japan
France
Italy
Henry L. Stimson
House of Lords
America
Boy Scouts To Sell Festival Art Programs
The Shenandoah Area Boy Scouts of America will sell the festival souvenir programs for the Seventh Annual Apple Blossom Festival. The new programs feature artistic graphic design and will be available in large numbers at the festival with Scouts ready to assist attendees.
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Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
Shenandoah
Professor Gore Guest At Festival Of T R Cather
Professor Howard Gore, emeritus mathematics professor at George Washington University, visits for the Apple Blossom Festival and stays with Attorney and Mrs. T Russell Cather on South Stewart Street. Gore, a Frederick County native, is noted for long service with the National Geographic Society. He is among five Frederick natives invited by the festival committee. Also notice: Wanted good home for a young female hound. Phone 41-1.
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D C
T. Russell Cather
South Stewart Street
Gore
Frederick County
Mahlon Gore
Sydney 8. Gore
George Washington University
Washington
National Geographic Society
Grand Parade and Apple Blossom Queen Parade Friday
A large program marks Friday's Apple Blossom Festival with Queen Shenandoah VII leading the six mile grand parade. Special trains arrive, a pageant of development, and the royal tour attract thousands. Free entertainment includes tours, stadium pageant, dances, and bands.
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Sir VII
Tures
Nual
Royal Court
Union Bus
Piccadilly
Braddock Streets
Coleman Dunn
Valley
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Rae Ee O
A. m
Duffey
Ednary Petrescu
Acc
United Navy Band
Charles &. Benter
James R. DuShane
L. M. Allen
Winchester Fair Grounds
Winchester
The
Shenandoah Valley Academy
George Washington Hotel
Gold Room
St of Winchester
Closing Notice for Festival Shipping Arrangements
We will be closed both days during the Festival. To assist customers, arrangements for shipping will be made. Glaze & Bro announces temporary closure on those dates and offers alternative contact during the event.
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Oee Glaize
Eee Glaize & Bro
South End Hose Co Members Called To Parade Night
Members of the South Hose Company are urged to attend the Firemen's Frolic Parade on Monmouth St tonight at 8 o'clock. It is hoped every member will be present and on time. Also an ad for a 1924 Packard for sale noting a recent model in good condition with phone contact 41 J Prof.
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South Hose Company
Monmouth St
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Warden
State Fair Grounds
Harry Stouffer
County Advances Board
Friendship Fire
the Colonial
Claven
Capt
Brown
Rebekah
Administrator's Sale
SITY
Metropolitan Press
Brown Orchard
Rouss Fire CO
Howard Gore
National Ave
L. C. Kremer
W. Pall Mall St
Star
Evening Star
South End Hose CO
Packard
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