Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Dates Set for May 3 and 4
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival at Winchester is fixed for May 3 and 4 with plans approved by Ray Robinson and a committee from the Virginia Experiment Station. The dates ensure the Staunton Military Academy cadets and staff of about 700 can participate during their ten day encampment. The committee evaluated weather data and blossom timing to choose the weekend.
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Winchester
Ray Robinson
Committee On Dates
T. B. Byrd
F. J. Schneiderhan
W. S. Hough
Virginia
Robinson
Shenandoah-Cumberland-Potomac
Staunton Military Academy
Staunton
United States Army
Frederick County
Bevy of Apple Blossom Festival Princesses
The fifth annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival at Winchester will feature appointed princesses led by Miss Jane Patrick Miss Virginia Douglass Miss Gazelle Parrack and Miss Myrtle Richmond. Committees urge rapid preparation for the queen’s parade as festival dates near with rain plans and transfers to higher ground if needed.
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Apple Blossom
Winchester
Jane Patrick
B. R. Patrick
United States Naval Base
Hampton Roads
John A. Lesner
Virginia Douglass
Otis Dougie Reville
Robert O. Norris, Jr
Gazelle Parrack
Frank E. Parrack
A. L. Helmick
Preston County
W. Va
Myrtle Richmond
J. F. Richmond
Gate City
Ryland Craft
Relief plane reaches Bremen crew on Greenly Island
The Ford relief aircraft carrying spare parts for the Bremen landed at Greenely Island at 11 40 am EST. Piloted by Bernt Balchen and James Fitzmaurice the plane took off from Seven Islands at 5 10 am for a 500 mile flight capable of 100 mph.
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Montreal
Ford
Bremen
Greenely Island
Marconi Company
Bernt Balchen
James Fitzmaurice
Fitzmaurice
Balchen
Seven Islands
Quebec
Greenery Island
Detroit
Moray Bay
Hartford
Conn
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Lake Ste. Agnes
Brainard Field
Charles Levine
Germany
Bennett
Floyd Bennett
Jeffrey Hale Hospital
WH. Delaney
Jury awards 75 dollars in Guthridge car suit
A Circuit Court jury today awarded Fred Thwaite 75 dollars in his lawsuit against George Guthridge over an automobile.
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Fred Thwaite
George Guthridge
Seabock to begin 100 hour endurance drive in Winchester
Lieut Erle Seabock the Canadian World War ace arrives in Winchester for the Apple Blossom Festival endurance stunt. He will start at noon tomorrow from George Washington Garage and drive a Flying Cloud Reo for 100 hours to Ramsey's furniture on West Boscawen street. Margaret Snyder is to supervise the chain securing Seabock to the steering wheel. The event is sponsored by the Aero Club to promote the festival.
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Erle Seabock
Winchester
Aero Club
Lindbergh
Seabock
Cloud Reo
Spirit of St. Louis
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Seatock
Empire Theatre
Herry Houdini
Seahock
William F Rinker dies after brief paralysis at Opequon
William F Rinker a longtime fruit grower and farmer of Opequon died yesterday morning at his home following a stroke of paralysis. He was 71 and survived by five children and a brother. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 30 AM at his house with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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William F. Rinker
Opequon
Mr. Rinker
Casper Rinker
Gasper Rinker
Winchester
Stone Mill
Opequon Creek
Winter Hill
Sarah Keckley
Rinker
Mamie Streit
James Carr Baker
Hugh
Ralph Rinker
Lillian L
Mary G. Rinker
Boyd R. Reed
Washington, D. C
Fred Rinker
Upperville
Robt. B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron
Two Put To Death In Chair For Killings
In Rockview penitentiary Bellfonte April 23 Marco Matakovich of Washington county and Robert Loftus of Philadelphia were electrocuted. Loftus killed Flora Terrell during an altercation and Matakovich killed George Greich of Cokeburg Junction on March 26 1927 after pursuing Mrs Greich.
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Associated Press
Bellfonte
Marco Matakovich
Washington County
Robert Loftus
Philadelphia
Rockview Penitentiary
Loftus
Flora Terrell
Matakovich
George Greich
Cokeburg Junction
Funeral Services Held For Late Mr Steele
Funeral services for John Steele, a prominent Winchester citizen, were held Sunday at Centenary Reformed Church. The service was led by Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger with a large turnout, floral tributes graced the casket, and interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Dr. E. A. Humaston, Charles M. Solenberger, Warry E. Potts, Howard Shockey, Carson Spillman, and Charles Cross.
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John Steele
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Harry Steele
Kernstown
Centenary Reformed Church
S. L. Flickinger
Steele
Mount Hebron
E. A. Humaston
Charles M. Solenberger
Warry E. Potts
Howard Shockey
Carson Spillman
Charles Cross
Lost license plate found at police headquarters
Virginia automobile plate No. 101-387 turned in as found at police headquarters. Owner may recover it by applying at the police headquarters.
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Virginia
Frederick County Budget Passed By Board In Special Session
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors met in a special session to hear citizens on the 1928 budget and tax rates. The levy totals 29 cents per $100, with district rates listed for Stonewall Gainesboro Opequon Shawnee Back Creek. A duplicate books plan and office separations for the clerk sheriff and magistrate were approved.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Stonewall
Gainesboro
Opequon
Shawnee
A. J. Tavenner
New York Police Officer Charged With 40 Thefts
A 27 year old mounted NYPD officer Stephen Kelper is jailed in default of bail on 40 counts of burglary in a Staten Island colony. Police say he admitted stealing items from a fur dealer machine works art rugs and valuables, claiming he wanted a fine home. he is married with two children.
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Associated Press
New York
Staten Island
Stephen Kelper
Air service to New York to begin from Virginia cities
Richmond press dispatch says National Airways plans daily air service linking Richmond Norfolk Washington and New York with possible stop at Virginia Beach beginning on or about June 1 Thomas V Abbott managing director noted the rollout and expansion.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Norfolk
Washington
New York
Virginia Beach
Thomas V. Abbott
The
National Airways, Inc
Big Lot Sale at Acorn Place in Winchester
A subdivided property on the west side of the Valley Pike in south Winchester will host a big sale tomorrow, April 24 at 1 30 p m. The old Hillard place near Handley School has been divided into 40 lots and a band concert with a surprise awaits attendees.
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Acorn Place
Winchester
Valley Pike
Hillard
Apple Blossom Festival Prep in Winchester
Community note urges residents to prepare for the upcoming Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. Winchester Steam Laundry contact listed as preparation resource with phone number 28.
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Winchester Steam Taundry
Buy a Lot Auction at Acorn Place Premises
Auction set for tomorrow offering 1390 on premises at Acorn Place. Liberal terms permit easy payments.
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Acorn Place
For Sale Dark blue cape coat sollable
Classified notice lists a dark blue cape coat for sale with instruction to apply at Star Office. The item is described as sollable and available through the seller.
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Star Office
Widow Mrs. Margaret Anderson Dies After Illness
Mrs. Margaret G. Anderson widow of William H. Anderson died at her home 17 Peyton street after a weeks long illness following injuries from an January 31 automobile accident. She leaves many children and stepchildren, and six grandsons will serve as pallbearers at the Tuesday service at 3 30 p.m. from her home with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Margaret G. Anderson
William H. Anderson
Peyton Street
Anderson
Joseph Fenton Davis
Harriett Brown Davis
Gainesboro
David Brown
Braddock Street
Walter P Anderson
Loudoun Street
Lester Anderson
Harry Flowers
Bartonville
J. P. Chamberlain
Manc . Md
George Simpson
West Carper
Frank H. Taylor
Winchester
A. L. Anderson
W. C. Anderson
White Hall
This County
A. R. Anderson
Urbanna
Ohio
E. F. Boxwell
Holsington
Kan
Laura Anderson
J. W. McDonald
Westville
EH. Miller Streit
Claude D. Brown
Bernard Z. Brown
O. D. Wilson
Ida Funk
Strasburg
Richard Davis
Westernport
Luke R. Markwood
Tate
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron
Fine Attractions This Week At Local Theatres
An exit line up of motion pictures is arranged for local theatres this week. Tonight Empire shows Laura LaPlante and Glenn Tryon in Thanks for the Buggy Ride. Tomorrow Reginald Denny in Thats My Daddy. Wednesday Freckles with Gene Stratton Porter. Thursday Friday Lon Chaney in Laugh Clown Laugh. Saturday Two Flaming Youths with W C Fields and Charles Conklin. Danny Sundart's Music Girl Revue at Colonial the first three days. Daily program changes. Vera Ray as Main Advent tonight. Jasequeline Logan Leopard Lady tomorrow. Monte Banks Flying Luck Wednesday. An excellent program of features at the Win theatre this week.
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Empire
Laura LaPlante
Glenn Tryon
Reginald Denny
Gene Stratton-Porter
the Colonial
Mr. Lund
Winchester
Vera Rey
Jasequeline Logan
Monte Banks
Metures
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H “W. Secliy Cool Am
Shenandoah
KDKA
USP
Janet Hall
Hall
Moorefield
Hardy County
Constance Shooley
Clyde L. Shooley
Galax
T. L. Felts
Clarence Chamberlin
William Rinker
Mr. Steele
B. H. Harper
Wadesville
State
North East
Stewart- Warner and
Walley Geiss Eoe
George Washington Hotel
Carter
Raven
Moling & Cathor
Margaret Anderson
Hillyard’ Place
W. P. Anderson
Acorn
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