Winchester Apple Blossom Festival Dates Set for May 4 5
The third annual Winchester Apple Blossom Festival will be held Tuesday and Wednesday May 4 and 5 with experts deciding these dates as peak bloom approaches. About 7 000 000 commercial apple trees in the Shenandoah Cumberland district are expected to be in full bloom. A committee meeting with chairmen is set for next Monday at the George Washington Hotel to review progress and accelerate preparations.
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Winchester
W. A. Ryan
Ryan
H.clay DeGrange
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
F. J. Schneiderhan
Winchester Fiel Laboratory
W.saaah Antonologist
Shenandoah- Cumberland
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
George Washington Hotel
Rotarians Report Durham Convention Visit and Guests
Yesterday the Rotary Club met with strong attendance and many visiting Rotarians. Members Bill Stryker Ad Slonaker Howard Solenberger and Percy Miller described their trip to Durham North Carolina for the district convention. Despite rain attendees praised the event and noted Virginia’s change in the thirty seventh district. Music featured as guests included Rev Dennis Wittle Solomon Rice Houston Newman Dr L M Allen Dan P Wine Pat Bailey Dr Walter Cox Bill Paxton Dr E L Woodward Wray Brown Rev B D Chambers Rev George S West Rev Francis A Brown and Dr Henry A Converse.
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Rotary Club
Bill Stryker
Ad. Slonaker
Howard Solenberger
Percy Miller
Durham
N. C
Rotary
Virginia
North Carolina
Dennis Whittle
Luray
E. L. Woodward
Richmond
Wray Brown
Harrisonburg
B. D. Chambers
Millwood
George S. West
Berryville
Francis A. Brown
Woodstock
Henry A. Converse
Lava Flow Slows as It Envelops Homes in Mauna Oa Activity
Hilo Hawaii April 23 The lava flow down Mauna Oa’s slopes moved slowly overnight after a day that saw six houses ten water tanks and two sheds enveloped and a small herd of cattle nearly pocketed before being rescued. Summit activity showed signs but clouds and steam hid the crater from view.
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Associated Press
Hilo
T. H
Mauna Oa
Almos
Irregulars Are Being Weeded Out In Florida
Orlando Florida April 23. The Florida Real Estate Commission reports for its first six months 365 complaints filed 163 investigated and 248 375 in cash returns notes mortgages cancelled deeds issued to the public. Many charges filed this week and more expected in courts.
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Orlando
Fla
Florida Real Estate Commission
For Sale: Compressed Air Tanks Offered by Star Office
Several compressed air tanks for garages and similar use offered by Star Office. Contact Star Office to arrange purchase or pickup.
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Star Office
Floats for Apple Blossom Parade Meeting Friday Night
Community members may attend a public meeting at the George Washington Hotel Coffee Shop on Friday night April 23 at 8 oclock. Chicago designer K H Mattern will sketch float designs and provide expert guidance and materials for trimmed floats and decoration of stores and residences.
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George Washington Hotel
K. H. Mattern
Chicago
Mattern
Fire Destroys Barn and Packing Shed at Berryville Farm
A night blaze at Neill and Warden west of Berryville Clarke County destroyed a barn and apple packing shed with 5000 barrels and orchard equipment. Firefighters, led by Captain John Enders, saved the dwelling and other buildings. Owners John B. Neill and Harry C. Warden may face losses near eight thousand dollars.
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Neill
Warden
Berryville
Clarke County
Charles McDonald
John B. Neill
Harry C. Warden
Timber Lands Burned as Forest Fire Rages in Maryland
A forest fire swept over more than 7500 acres in Prince George county and moved toward Upper Marlboro. fires at Stony Creek and Saunders range in Anne Arundel county were out. Smaller fires in Baltimore and Talbot counties were controlled. The Edgewood arsenal threat in Hartford county was extinguished.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Prince George County
Upper Marlboro
Stony Creek
Saunders’ Range
Anna Arundel County
Talbot
Edgewood Arsenal
Hartford County
Committee Rules For Sen. Bratton
Washington April 23 The senate elections committee unanimously threw out the election contest against Senator Braton Democrat New Mexico. The committee ruled the evidence failed to prove any count against the incumbent.
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Associated Press
Washginton
Senate Elections Committee Today
Braton
New Mexico
Bursum
Spirit of Friendliness in Funeral Service and Rentals
An old newspaper snippet notes the spirit of friendliness in service by R. T. Jones & Co. Funeral Directors Winchester Virginia. It lists a piano for rent with phone contact and references to People’s Drug Store with a dated classifieds style line.
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R. T. Jones & Co., Funeral Directors
Winchester, Va
Handley Students vie for state finals medals
Handley School students prepared through a January Literary Club led by Miss Opal Robinson, with Eloise Caldwell as chair. Winners in the preliminary reading and public speaking contests include Garnet Hammerick, Stewart Bell, Judy McGuire, Thurman Ritenour, Alfred Tucker, Madeline Fries, and Eloise Caldwell. The four gold medalists are set to compete at the state level, likely representing Winchester at the University of Virginia.
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Handley School
Dies
Opal Robinson
Eloise Caldwell
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Handley Auditorium
Handley
Garnet Hammerick
Judy McGuire
Marguerite Smithey
Stewart Bell
Thurman Ritenour
Alfred Tucker
Heloise Caldwell
the House
Madeline Fries
Harrisonburg
University of Virginia
Winchester
Depew Confident He Will Live To a Century
Chauncey M. Depew is 92 today and has privately printed a book “March ing On” as he nears his 93rd birthday eve interview. He governs New York Central as chairman of the board and predicts reaching 100 with simple life rules. He supports a World Court and temperance, but says Volstead act goes too far.
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Associated Press
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
United States
New York Central Railroad
America
World Court
Depew
Edward W. Browning
Frances Heenah
Invitations for Apple Blossom Festival now ready at hotel
Free invitations for the Apple Blossom Festival are available at the George Washington Hotel headquarters. Distribute to friends. Also, The Evening Star seeks the first copy from August 3 1925 and will pay 10 cents for it at the Star office.
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George Washington Hotel
Evening Star
Star Office
Madison Lodge to Hold Annual Sermon Sunday Evening
I O O F members are urged to assemble at Hall on Sunday April 25 at 7 p m for the annual sermon. Noble Grand N H Hottel signs the notice.
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Madison Lodge
Hall
N. H. Hottel
Noble Grand
Eleven Days Left Until Festival
With eleven days remaining, organizers push final plans as the festival approaches. Volunteers coordinate schedules, vendors confirm participation, and security and logistics teams execute last minute preparations.
Night of Popular Amusements at Braddock Street House
A night of popular amusements will be held at the Braddock Street S S House on April 22 at 8 p m. Home made cakes candy punch sandwiches coffee on sale with a special program and loads of surprises. Tickets or admission to be announced.
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Braddock St. S.S. House
Pianos Special Sale At Brawner’s Music Store
Nine used pianos in good condition priced from 60 dollars with one used player at 185 cash or 200 on time. Used graphonolas offered for 20 to 65 dollars along with new Columbia graphonolas and new records. Located at 8 E. Piccadilly St. Northern Va. Power Co. advertises affordable electrical goods.
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Columbia
Firemen Parade Promises Big Turnout At Apple Blossom
Fire companies from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Virginia prepare for the Apple Blossom Festival parade invitations flow to seven groups including Sarah Zane Fire Company and Washington area clubs. Captain Ramey organizes inter scholastic events at Handley oval with Shenandoah Valley schools set to compete on festival days.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Alwyns
Waynesboro
Goodwill Steam Fire Pastas and Hose Company
Chambersburg
Edenville Cornet
Hose Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Allison Hose Company
Harrisburg
Citizens Fire Company
Strasburg
Middletown
Cumberland Fire Company
Carlisle
Sarah Zane
Keyser
Ramey
Handley School
Handley Oval
Shenandoah Valley
Discount Drop Triggers Flood of Stock Buying Orders
New York April 23. A surprise drop in the New York Federal Reserve discount rate sparked a broad surge of stock buying overnight. Opening prices showed a strong tone as large blocks from 1 000 to 10 000 shares moved by powerful financial interests. Call loans remained at 3 percent.
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New York
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Union Bank Directors Reelect Unchanged Board
The Union Bank of Winchester held its annual meeting on North Loudoun Street and reelected the entire board for the coming year. The directors are H. P. Tabb D. W. Lupton James B. Russell L. Jackson P. H. Funkhouser T. Russell Cather J. Fred Thwaite W. A. Bailey J. W. Richard W. T. Barr Geo. W. Kurtz C. M. Ebert John H. Rosenberger and Charles J. Summers. Mr and Mrs J M Orndoff traveled to Baltimore for a weekend with relatives.
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Union Bank of Winchester
North Loudoun Street
Hhemsleves
H. P. Tabb
D. W. Lupton
James B. Russell
L. Jackson
P. H. Funkhouser
T. Russell Cather
J. Fred Thwaite
W. A. Bailey
J. W. Richard
W. T. Barr
Geo. W. Kurtz
C. M. Ebert
John H. Rosenberger
Charles J. Summers
Prohibition Hearing Proceeds as Senate Debates Debt Settlement
Today in Washington the prohibition hearing continues while the debt settlement sits before the Senate. War veterans legislation is before the House as committees wrestle with farm relief.
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Associated Press
Senate
House
Apple Blossom Festival Committee Meeting Notice
A meeting of the chairmen of all committees of the Apple Blossom Festival is called for Monday evening April 26 at 8 o clock at the George Washington Hotel headquarters. The purpose is to review work done and remaining tasks to ensure a successful festival. W A Ryan Director General.
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George Washington Hotel
W. A. Ryan
Scholarships Offered by Virginia UDC for Next Session
The Virginia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy announces scholarships for the coming session. Notable awards include Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance $300 Averett College Danville 90 Bridgewater College 80 and several others across Virginia. Applications and details available from Mrs Goffigon Cape Charles or chapter presidents.
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Virginia
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater
Cio Episcopal
Chatham
Danville Military Academy
Danville
Dunsmore’s Business College
Staunton
Fairfax Hall
Basic
Fauquier
Warrenton
Fishburne Military School
Waynesboro
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union
Menoeet Sidney College
Hampden Sidney
King College
Bristol
National Business College
Roadoke
Dolph Macon Academy
Bedford
Roanoke College
Salem
State Teachers’ College
Farmville
Joe Noland Garnet
Benna Vista
Shenandoah
Dayton
Keen Business College
Stanton
Intermont
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Blackstone College
Blacks Indiator
Iittary Acan
Hollins
Stage Hollins
Lynchburg College
Cesares
Teachers’ College
East Rad
Virginia College
Roanoke
Three Farm Houses Swept Away by Maryland Fires
Salisbury Md April 23 Three forest fires on the west side of Wicomico county burned nearly twelve hours before exhaustion stopped them. About 3000 acres of wool land were destroyed with losses exceeding 30000 dollars. One fire roared four miles along the state highway between Varleda and Sharptown. Three unoccupied farm houses were carried away.
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Associated Press
Salisbury
Wicomico County
Vardela
Sharptown
Presbytery Elects General Assembly Commissioners
Winchester Presbytery convened in Keyser W Va and voted to hold the fall meeting at Falling Waters. Commissioners elected to the Southern General Assembly in Pensacola Fla include Rev A H Clarke and Rev L F Harper with alternates. Ruling elders chosen were R B Woodworth and A R Kenamond with alternates. Dr F M Woods elected moderator. Joseph S Duckwell temporary reading clerk. Harper resigns as permanent clerk and Clarke succeeds. Frank Harry recovering from appendectomy. Earl Lewis to visit from Frostburg Md.
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Winchester
Keyser
W. Va
Falling Waters
Southern General Assembly
Pensacola
Fla
A. H. Clarke
H. W. Shannon
L. F. Harper
Charles R. Bailey
R. B. Woodworth
F. B. Crawford
A. R. Kenamond
J. S. Haldeman
F. M. Woods
Martinsburg
Joseph S. Duckweall
Berryville
Strasburg
Concessions Sought as Dry Question Divides Officials
Washington reports emphasize concessions urged by both sides as Congress negotiates a prohibition bureau bill. Mayor Dever argues enforcement harms some homes while benefiting others, and cautions against private home raids. General Andrews says full effect hinges on congressional action and notes rum row is largely dissipated.
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Associated Press
Washington
Oleiiion
Dever
Ilinois
Nee Wah Teealoh Cate
Andrews
Congress
Canada
Great Bri
Mqnor
United
Pretty Pictures At Sundays Services at the Piave Theatre
The Voice of the N. a short color film by L Starevitch titled Why the nightingale sings at night is shown along with The Bee and King Apples Enemies. The program plays at the Spire Theatre Sunday 3:30 p m and Centenary Reformed Church at 8 p m. The film won the Riesenfeld gold medal for novelty and is praised for poetical artistry on screen.
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Voice of the
Spire Theatre
Centenary Reformed Church
Pathe Consortums
Paria
L. Starevitch
Riesenfeld
Presen
Winchester
F.R. Cassel
R. B. Nelson
People’s Bargain Store Ad Offers Crepe Paper and Sale
Dennisow s crepe paper in Apple Blossom colors flat folds 10 cents each at People s Bargain Store. Lost sheep Maedea Sena star office reminder. Don’t forget the S P A rum mage sale and save for it all discarded clothing furniture during houses 1 4 5 1p tf.
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Dennisows
Maedea ’ Sena ‘Te Star Office
S.P
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