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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1924
Page
6
Handley Council announces participation plans for the festival and an upcoming regular monthly meeting. The U S travel heir group will be represented at a parade and annual banquet at a local hotel Monday night with speeches by prominent figures from Washington Maryland and nearby areas.
A portion of large commission mer al d apple dealers in various the cast were mailed invitations by the Winchester tage Company to attend the festival in Winchester ti. Most invited have accepted. Named invitees include G. M. Favo, press and P. fe Fae secretary of the Balti Favo. Fruit Com te. Edwins, Evans, and Company, Balti vor: Carter, and A. Bucker of A. a eae.
Reads as a fragment listing individuals Je Ta and John B Celmo of Philadelphia tied to J P Wilson and I pany. The text references connections in Philadelphia but lacks clear event or action details.
The article states New York will observe daylight saving time starting tomorrow, moving clocks forward one hour from 2 to 3 am and lasting until September 28. Railroads mostly keep standard time but may shift to daylight saving time to aid suburban traffic.
The Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, returns from Elkins West Virginia where he spoke to Davis and Elkins College students. He will preach at 11 tomorrow morning and again at 7:30 tomorrow evening for the Woodmen of the World benefit service. Everyone is invited.
Berryville Virginia April 26 Grand Lodge of Virginia will lay the cornerstone of the new high school with Grand Master Kes H Calhan of Alexandria presiding. Henson's Band of Charles Town will provide free music for the school event. Children march from Norfolk and Western station to the West Main street site for corner stone rites and May day exercises including a May pole dance.
Winchester faces float entries as Elks and other groups prepare for the annual apple blossom parade. Float dimensions rules limit height and platform length while trimming must feature festival colors white pink and apple. No advertising beyond the apple industry will be allowed.
Commandant Mars will hold services at 7 15 this evening in front of the Court House and on Sunday at 6 45 pm open air meet ful d0 eouss yueqqueg siMO 03 ing, 7 30 pm regular preaching, 8 pm all are welcome.
For sale one 16 HP traction engine. 30 x 46 Peerless separator with Rus sell stacker and Heineke feeder. Peerless No. 8 Clover. 14 x 18 hay cutter. ensilage chittet and Molthe traction with plows complete. All pieces in first‑class condition and will sell as one lot or separately. Write A. W. Li for details Middletown Virginia.
The article outlines city festival plans with permanent arches to welcome visitors to Winchester. Faille Wa ley, Inc. contributes to publicity, balloons to spread news, and Princess costumes are prepared with white gowns trimmed in festival colors. Princesses must supply their own outfits, wear pink and green hats, and meet at Hotel Jack on May 3 at noon for ceremonial reception.
Members of the welcoming committee of the apple blossom festival met at the Handley Library with over half the group in attendance. Captain Robert L. Gray chaired the session proposing plans to greet visitors on May 3 and a follow up meeting was set for next Tuesday evening at the library.
A Senate report finds M S Daugherty of Washington Court House Ohio guilty of contempt for twice failing to respond to summons and to produce bank records from the Midland National Bank The Brookhart chaired committee introduced a resolution for his arrest and arraignment before the Senate.
The Commercial and Savings Bank plans to relocate to the new building at Main and Piccadilly streets next week. Opening will await lighting installations and final fixtures, delayed after a Richmond firm won the central work over a year ago. Directors met in the new office for the first time to approve the move.
A week dedicated to hot water topics runs in Winches ter from May 17 to May 24 featuring demonstrations, talks, and related exhibits. Local organizers highlight energy efficiency, plumbing tips, and community outreach.
An electric train from Watford collided at high speed with a crowd of spectators near the mouth of the tunnel outside Euston station after the association football finals at Ley stadium. Two people were killed and between thirty and forty were injured. The crash created chaotic scenes as rescue efforts began in the dim light.
Two hundred Korean students were drowned when their steamship collided with a Japanese destroyer off the Mae coast near Chinhampo. Dispatches from Seoul report the tragedy as Japanese ships anchored offshore assisted in the disaster.
Paris officials interpreted Germanys reply to the reparation communication as insufficient. They said the Ruhr measures remain in place and cannot be withdrawn until German experts plan is executed.
The Associated Press reports Theodore Burton of Ohio favored as temporary chairman of the Republican national convention after a White House conference. Chairman Adams of the Republican National Committee said Burton’s selection would satisfy all party groups, with the permanent chairman to be chosen later.
On Tuesday April 29 1924 at 10 a m sale begins at Berryville area property owner administrator of late Ges Am St Rovian Romepries offers calves hogs dairy cattle farm implements harness and farm equipment plus household furniture and kitchenware. Mrs Everhart to sell furniture and fruit the Carlisle Adts Adams for John W Carlisle 25 31.
The remains of Mrs Sarah Kenney, who died on Thanksgiving in Washington, arrived here early this afternoon aboard the Baltimore and Ohio. Casselman pastor of the church conducted the services and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
City records indicate Woodrow Wilson Road was adopted and renamed as the longest street in Chicago. The change, approved by the City Council, formalizes the new designation and marks a notable street-naming milestone.
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