Valley Apple Festival Parade Opens With 5000 School Children
Thousands of pupils from Winchester Frederick Clarke and Brunswick march in the Valley Apple Festival parade amid bright skies and revelry. Brunswick sends about 900 with banners and uniforms while Clarke County and Berryville join the procession, which forms on Market Street and moves on time to showcase school work and springtime blossom themes.
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Mr. Sun
Winchester
Siness
Felix
Felix Schneiderhan
The
Optimists
Pasie
Rederick County
Newspper
Easant
Ildren
Fredick
Clarke Counties
Virginia
Brunswick
Market Street
Everal
Brunswick Band
Chiefarshal
Tinele
Hn McCabe
Baltimore
Isamore and Ohio Railroad
Runswick
McCabe
Iris
Ben Davis
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Berryville
Clarke
Clarke County
E Breee
Eas
Navy
Guy E. Manning
United States
Handley High School
M.G. Ramey
Handley High
United States’Navy Band
Leslie D. Kline
H. S. Duffey
A. M. Jarman
Roger X. Day
Handley
Frederick
M. McNealy
Stonewall
L. R. Mc
South Market Street
South Market
Cork
Shawnee
Clifford Street
Opequon
Gainesboro
Cork Street
Back Creek
Water’street
Brunswick Schools
Piccadilly Street
Aoe
Weather forecast for Virginia fair and cooler east portion
The United States Weather Bureau forecasts generally fair conditions in Virginia tonight and Friday. Look for cooler temperatures in the eastern portion and winds shifting from west to north and northeast.
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United States Weather Bureau
Virginia
Traffic Rules for Apple Blossom Parade Established
The police issue strict parking and traffic rules for tomorrow's Apple Blossom Festival parade. Main Street is closed all day from Water to Piccadilly. Market Street closes from Gerrard to Baker at sunrise. Piccadilly and Clifford streets close around the parade and reopen after it passes at about five.
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Main Street
Piccadilly Street
Market Street
Gerrard Street
Baker Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Main
Piccadilly
Clito
Wade
Water Street
Clifford
Water
Clifford Street
Washington Street
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Elizabeth Striker
The brief illness ending Mrs Elizabeth Anderson Striker’s life is noted. The funeral from her South Market Street home will be at 4 PM Saturday, with Rev F R Casselman and T K Cromer officiating. Interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by five children and long Service in Centenary Church.
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Elizabeth Anderson Striker
Star
South Market Street
F. R. Casselman
The
Reformed Church
T. K. Cromer
Loudoun County
Hinds
Striker
Mount Hebron
Robert L. Gray
George B. Forney
Lewis Trier
Jack Steele
S. A. Seabright
Mr. Crouse
George W. Anderson
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Centenary Reformed Church
Southern Methodist Church
J. William Striker
J. Purcell Striker
Frederick R. Striker
William Rathman
William Sumption
Radford
Blossom Time at the Empire Theatre May 8
The season’s hit Blossom Time comes to the Empire Theatre as the premier attraction. The Shubert brothers present this entertaining music production with an orchestra of ten pieces. Seats will soon go on sale for the Friday performance.
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Empire Theatre
Messrs. Shubert
Winchester Fair Grounds Exhibit Showcases Local Students
Ceremonies at the fair grounds featured a large chorus with hundreds of school children and visitors. The Navy Band led hymns and sacred songs as Rev. Switzer spoke on the festival motto The power of Nature Are Gifts From God. Refrains and prayers followed, with preaching by Rev. Nelson Casselman and Neff, and the event was supervised by W. L. Dudley.
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Winchester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Fair Grounds
F. M. Reynolds
Navy Band
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Mr. Switzer
F. R. Casselman
Centenary Reformed Church
Boyd V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
J. Luther Neff
Market Street
Methodist - Episcopal Church
Enn
W. L. Dudley
Church of Christ
Empire Theatre Promises Up-to-Date Vaudeville and Films
Winchester residents are urged to visit the Empire Theatre described as the region’s finest for its beauty and modern programs. A seven-member Washington orchestra will accompany daily film and vaudeville shows from 2 to 11 pm with nightly vaudeville at 8 45 pm. Continuous performances today and tomorrow showcase complete program changes.
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Winchester
Empire Theatre
Empire
Shenandoah Valley
Washington
For Sale Homes of J Luther Maphis in Winchester VA
For sale a home property of the late J Luther Maphis at the corner Woodoun and Baker Streets with modern improvements and double garage Also a desirable building on South Stewart Street Prices reasonable terms easy Inspection at residence or write Mrs J Gordon Lindsay 400 North Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia 23-1p-31
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J. Luther Maphis
Woodoun
Baker Streets
South Stewart Street
J. Gordon Lindsay
North
Loudoun Street
Winchester
Virginia
Notice L O L M Election of Officers Meeting
Notice of election of officers and regular meeting scheduled for Thursday April 23. R G Nace serves as secretary and urges attendance for upcoming organizational duties.
Floyd Collins body recovered from shaft near Crystal Cave
Sand and rock trapped Floyd Collins for 17 days after a shaft collapse in Cave City Kentucky. Miners freed the leg injury and the body was brought to the surface and will be buried on a hill overlooking Crystal Cave. Burial plans were announced by a Cave City undertaker.
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The
Associated Press
Gave City
Sandae
Floyd Collins
Cave City
Crystal Cave
Collins
School Children Win Prizes In Today's Parade
Winners announced as judges praised the parade appearance and district efforts. Primary and Elementary Grades of Winchester Public School won $20, Stephens City claimed $20 for Frederick County Schools, with Middletown $10 and Miller School $5. Clarke County Schools’ Boyce High School won $20, Berryville $10, Boyce Elementary $6, Brunswick School received $20 and St. Francis School honorable mention. Special praise for Winchester High School Cadet Corps and Brunswick’s cooperation noted.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Stephens City
Middletown
Miller School
Clarke County
Boyce High School
Berryville
Boyce
Carmichael Led Miners Rescue Efforts in Winchester
The miners and others who worked nearly two weeks to rescue Collins were guided by Harry Tucker Carmichael civil engineer whose mother is the daughter of the late Hon John Randolph Tucker of Winchester. Young Carmichael is well known in Winchester.
Apple Blossom Festival Parade Assembly Calls to Officials
City officials and Apple Blossom Festival officers are urged to assemble at Kent Street by Haldeman's Creamery at 2 30 P M Friday April 24 to ride in parade cars. The first two cars will include Mayor T W Harrison City Attorney Philip Williams and others, followed by council members and festival vice presidents in six more cars. Director General W Aryan issues the call.
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Kent Street
Haldeman’s Creamery
Kent St
Cork
T. W. Harrison
J. F. Ward
Philip Williams
W. E B. Cooper
W. A. Baker
H. Clay DeGrange
H. M. Sartelle
C. D. Grim
W. Aryan
Apple Blossom Festival affects Star publication time
Due to the Apple Blossom Festival the Star will publish tomorrow morning instead of afternoon All advertising for tomorrow s issue must be in by 7 PM today The Evening Star
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Evening Star
Boxes for review of parade at Apple Blossom Fair
Six boxes remain in the Grand Stand at the Fair Grounds for viewing Friday's parade tickets. Apply to J C Oakes Director Apple Blossom Festival.
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J. C. Oakes
Apple Blossom Festival
Roses Peonies Barbery Trees By J Frank Baylis City
J Frank Baylis of City notes varieties including roses peonies and barbery trees. The short item lists plant types and the author.
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J. Frank Baylis
Post photographer captures Apple Blossom Festival images
Hugh Miller, the Washington Post staff photographer, arrived today and secured good pictures of the Apple Blossom Festival. He plans to return tomorrow morning for additional shots.
Building Lots Near Handley Schools Offer
15 building lots offered as a whole or in part near Handley Schools. See Wilmer F. Shryock or G. C. Miller for details. Net sale terms likely.
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Handley Schools
Wilmer F. Shryock
G. C. Miller
South End Hose Company to meet for parade Friday afternoon
All members of the South End Hose Company are asked to assemble at the hall at 1.80 pm Friday to participate in a parade. Also notice a restaurant for sale at Hagerstown Maryland to be auctioned Thursday April 30 with other advertisements available.
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South End Hose Company
Hagerstown
Adv
Taxpayers notice on poll taxes for governor election
Voters in Frederick County and Winchester must have their 1924 poll tax paid by May 2, 1925 to be eligible for the Governor election. The notice also mentions 1922 and 1924 poll taxes if unpaid. Robert H. Smith Treasurer and William T. Barr treasurer of Winchester sign the notice dated April 23, 1925.
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Robert 8. Smith
Treas
Frederick County
WM. T. Barr
Disagreement Over Homeric Rescue Efforts Sinking
Passengers aboard the White Star liner Homeric split over whether every possible step was taken to save Japanese seamen from the Raikuku Maru disaster. Capt. Roberts defended, while some passengers urged more lifeboat use. absolution was given to eight Raikuku Maru sailors. The controversy followed reports to the Board of Trade and statements from Homeric owners.
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White Star Homeric
Associated Press
New York
John Roberts
James J. Talbot
Sailo
White Star Line
Homeric
Line
British Board of Trade
London
Captain Roberts
Roberts
Citizens' Band Under M'llwee Appears In School Parade
The Citizens' Band directed by Prof. William H. Mellwee made its first appearance since reorganization in the school children's parade. About 25 musicians, many from the old band, played new march music and drew hearty applause. Winchester residents praised the progress under Professor McIlwee's direction.
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Citizens’ Band
William H. Mellwee
Keyser
W. Va
Winchester
Professor McIlwee
Trees for sale at Winchester Cold Storage near Fair Grounds
The Mountain View Nursery Co offers peach and apple trees including Elberta and J. H. Hale in any quantity. Trees are guaranteed stock. Located near the Fair Grounds at Apple Blossom days.
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Winchester Cold Storage
Fair Grounds
Elberta
J. H. Hale
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Oth
Brunswick, Md
John
Secty
South End Hose CO
M’llwee
Mountain View
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