Parade heralds second Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Winchester braces for the second annual Apple Blossom Festival as a grand parade unfolds at 3 p.m. with many divisions, floats, and bands led by Grand Marshal W Spottswood White. Director General Ryan and the Industrial Division prepare last minute formations on Market and Cork streets for a record crowd from Virginia and nearby states.
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Virginia
Ryan
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Non
Market Street
Piccadilly Street
Cork Street
W. Spottswood White
F. A. Shryock
Hilda O'Leary
Eva Knott
Eva Knox
Mary Sherman
Strother Sherman
Mabel Galliday
Virginia Guard
John H. Rosenberger
O. R.C
Lawrence C. Hollis
Thomas B. Hardesty
U.S. Navy
Augusta Military Academy
Operfall Co
Handley High School
Shamandoah Valley Academy
Mussanutten Military Academy
Messanutteen Military Academy
Julian F. Ward
Winchester City
Shenandoah
Mainriven Legion—War Memoral
Two Women Clash Over Husband in County Field
In Parlett's Run, two married neighbors fought in a field near their homes over a husband. One woman, with a blackened eye, appealed to Magistrate A J Taverner for a warrant. The battle involved rock throwing, blows to the eye, hair strangling, and clothing torn before authorities intervened.
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Parlett’s Run
A. J. ‘Taverner
Friendship Co. No 1 meeting for parade at Engine House
Members of Friendship Company One are summoned to assemble at the Engine House at 2 p m today to participate in a parade. Those without uniforms may obtain one from San Crisman at the hall. Secretary Barnety issues the notice.
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Friendship Co. No. 1
Engine House
Unis
San Crisman
Hall
Co Barnety
Taxpayers Notice on Governor Election Poll Tax Due Dates
Voters wishing to participate in the Governor election in November must have 1924 poll tax paid by May 2, 1925 or settle 1923 taxes if unpaid. Frederick County treasurer Roberts Smith and Winchester City treasurer Wm. T. Barr announce the deadline.
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Roberts, Smith,treas
Frederick County
WM. T
Barr, Treas
Winchester
For Sale: Late J Luther Maphis Property and Building Lot
For sale modern improvements include double garage on corner lot at ou tloun and Baker Streets. Also desirable building lot on South Stewart Street. Priced reasonable with easy terms. Inspect at residence or write Mrs Gordon Lindsay 400 North Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia 23 to 81.
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J. Luther Maphis
Outloun
Baker Streets
South Stewart Street
J. Gordon ‘Lindsay
North
Loudoun Street
Winchester
Virginia
Public sale at Winchester fair grounds cattle
Public sale at the Fair Grounds Winchester Virginia offers pure bred Short Horn and Polled Short Horn cattle including 18 females and 10 bulls. Shenandoah Valley Short Horn and Polled Short Horn association promotes the event.
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Fair Grounds
Winchester
Shenandoah
Valley
Vaudeville and movies at the Empire tonight
Local theatregoers will read this information about vaudeville and movies at the Empire tonight with two orchestras and feature pictures. Prices run 10c to 25c and 50c for special shows, regular house 19c, 15c, 20c. Continuous show from 2 p m to 11 p m. Washington Empire orchestra of seven musicians. Tomorrow The Redldy with usual Saturday subjects and continuous show with orchestra 10c to 15c.
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the Empire
Washington Empire Orchestra
Winchester Orchard Sprayer and Supply Company Records
The list shows entities including Sprayer at 17 Winchester Orchard and Supply Company entries for 18 and 19, with F. M. Reynolds associated to Radio and Battery upkeep. It notes a procession route from Market to Piccadilly then to Main Clifford and Washington, ending near Pigcadilly with unclear final wording.
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Sprayer
Winchester Orchard
Custer
F. M. Reynolds
Reynolds
Market
Piccadilly
Main
Clifford
Washington
Washoff
Officials Named for Noging Festival Parade
Officials named for the Noging Festival Parade include W. Cooper as president and H. Clay DeGrange on the executive committee. Judges will pick prize winners with cash awards up to 150 dollars, aiming to have a central box near the grandstand for final announcements after the parade.
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Fegeeepmig
Thade
W. * Cooper
Presemt
H. Clay
DeGrange
Ommeittae
Ee. Ie
Washington
Asia
E. D. Npidiena
Roayate
Virginia
Ae Society
R.,g. Vance
Aytesboro
Vir
State Horticultural
H. Meek
Highmond
Mata
Robert L. Gray
Card of Thanks for support during illness and death
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who gave valuable aid during the illness and death of our dear son and brother J. F. Britts and family.
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J. F
Britts
Handley High Track Team Sets Saturday Meet
Handley High School track team opens Saturday at 3 p m against Harpers Ferry cinder path artists after three weeks of training. Harpers Ferry, which beat St James 70 to 16 this season, is expected to provide strong opposition with Swank and Ritter leading weights and sprint events.
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Handley High School
Harpers Ferry
St. James School
Handle
Rota
Henry
Wis
Miss Russell Was Adders in Parade Winners
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief item noting a Miss Russell involved in a parade or pageant and mentioning Mrs. R. T. Leigh and others in a hurried recount of winners. The readable text is highly garbled with mis-spellings and missing context, but suggests a local event with participants and organizers.
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Yestern Oe
Otte
Ré. Leigh
W. Neisier
Precetown Charges Services Schedule
Precetown charge announces Sunday services at Brugetown with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 p.m. Burnt factory Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 7 30 p.m.
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Brugetown
Brugeown
Burnt Factory
Rosey peonies and the barber in Lt. Baylis scene
J. Frank Baylis of the city is noted in a fragment mentioning rosesy peonies, a barber, and various trees. The readable text provides limited context but centers on Baylis and local street life.
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J. Frank Baylis
Senator Byrd Appeals For Poll Tax Payment In Virginia
Senator Byrd appeals to Virginia voters to pay poll taxes by May 2 to be eligible for the Democratic primary and the November general election. He urges registration where needed, calls for voting on principle over sectionalism, and asks Valley residents to support him only if his policies align with public trust and future welfare.
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Virginia
Dechase
Valley
C Commonwealth
Newly Elected Tary Offers New Charge
Newly elected Tary offers to lead as district governor retires from defunct post. Apple Blossom Festival guest plans noted, Rotary work for coming year outlined. Singing by Apple Blossom Quartette and remarks by Bil tans president accompany meeting.
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Gerd
Retiriig
Apple’ Ieir
John
Cather
Carl Massey
Walker
Stewart Bell
Rotary Club
Noles
Entertainment plans for Apple Blossom princesses today
The Apple Blossom Festival committee outlines a full day of activities for the princesses. Morning arrival at the George Washington Hotel with room assignments and meals, then a 10:30 AM parade rehearsal at the fairgrounds, followed by a 12 PM luncheon and 1 PM dressing for the parade. Floats enter at 2:30 PM for a 3 PM procession and crowning, with detailed wardrobe and hosting arrangements. A long list of named participants and locations is included.
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George Washington Hotel
C. W. Trenary
Boyd
Fair Grounds
W. H. Be
J. M. Steck
Mia
E.H. Durell
Victor Arthur
Baker Ag Hote
One Valley Frain To Be Changed By B & C Sunday
A new timetable takes effect Sunday at 12:01 am on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with limited changes in the Shenandoah district. Eastbound passenger No. 6:02 pm will shift to 6:75 pm to improve connections at Hagerstown. Minor main line adjustments and two twin Capitol Limited trains will be added as National Limited Nos. 1 and 2, running Washington to Cincinnati and St Louis via the Pinto cut.
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Baltimore’ and’ Ohio Railroad
Shenandoah District
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Washington
Cincinnati
St.Louis
Cumberland
South End Hose Company Call for 1:30 Parade Meeting
Members of the South End Hose Company are requested to meet at the Nall site at 1 30 Friday afternoon to take part in the parade.
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South End Hose Company
Nall
Colored couple weds in Detroit-bound ceremony
Sidney Washington daughter of Richard Washington colored and George Christian son of John Christian were married Tuesday at 4 PM. The ceremony was performed by Rev Polk of Mann M. B. Church. The couple left by the Pennsylvania Railroad for Detroit Michigan.
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Sidney Washington
Richard Washington
John
Solenberger and Company
George Christian
John Chrisstian
Polk of
Mann
M. B. Church
Pennsylvania
Detroit
Mich
Was Christ More Than the Son of Man Event
At the Seventh Day Adventist chapel on Cork Street the service says Christ was the Son of God before the crucifixion. The topic for 7:45 p m on Sunday is Was Christ More Than the Son of Man.
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Seventh Day Adventista
Cork Street
Christ
Man
God
Shade Trees beautify city by J Frank Baylis
J Frank Baylis reports on Shade Trees beautifying Winchester Virginia, highlighting city efforts to improve urban greenery and tree plantings in public spaces. The piece emphasizes community impact and local stewardship initiatives.
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J Frank Baylis
Winchester
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Rawson
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Front Royal
Shenandoah National Park
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Appleseed
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Clitto
Kent Streets
Kent
Arshal
M. Alles
C. Byary
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Chamblin
William
Dearmont
Fred Yeakley
Wayne
Zane Drum Corps
Nesboro
Strasburg
Charley Rouss
Staunton Military Academy
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Boyce High School
Blue Ridge Country School
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Millwood School
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Roy , Richards
Seon Hardesty
N. B
Page
Sherman
Harry
Cookus
Sancher
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
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Capitol. Limited
National
U.S. Army Recruiting Service
U. S
Thomas Scully
Silby
Brevitt
Peachy L. Hockman
H. C Stoutler
Dolly V.patrick
G. W. Forney
Mary
Alice Yost
Mildred Shryock Luttrell
J.T. Nicholas
Wm. Xarey
Nt Royal
Millwood Public School
Will
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Uni
Ishal
John W. Latrick
Aideg
Charles Levi
Marshall Pempeat
Walter Hardesty
George Art
Stata
Mount, Jackson—Barrel Making
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Io Orchard
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Berryville
Apple Basket Indus
Maurertown
Kernstown
Bridgewater
C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold ‘Storage Corporation
Babb Brothers
Winchester Mpan
Handley High
Was. Adder
Precetown Charge’ Services
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Gene Newcome
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Peng Inh
Ce Henty Merely
Foe Ee
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Tare
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Sienaie
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Katheryn Borden
Front
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Veies
Mary Anna Crabill
Toms Brook
Heath Buckley
Sakae City
Vias la
Laura Wentsell
Virginie White
Martinsburg
Martha Stuart
Florence Triplett
Brucetown
Elizabeth Hollis
Alice Farnsworth
Summit Point
Natalie McDonald
Katherine Hirst
Katherine Bird
Mary Kline
Vaucluse
Mary Belle Bear
Pauline Dellinger
Mount Jackson
Olive Magruder
Clara Smith
Middletown
Katherine Rhodes
Frances Moulden
Bunker Hill
Nell B. Owen
Lexington
Fay Dick
Charles Town
South End Hose CO
Seventh Day Adventist
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