Pink Petal Trail Parade Sets Two Day Celebration
Pink Petal Trail will host a two day event featuring 106 units in a parade. Many bands are expected to participate with a grand finale likely to surpass previous records.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1936
Page
1
Parade Director Opens HQ in George Washington Hotel
parade information announces that Parade Director Roy A. Cather will open parade headquarters in the George Washington Hotel on Wednesday morning. His telephone number at the site is 572 for information, replacing calls to festival general headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Cather
George Washington Hotel
Cather
Mr. Cather
Trail of the Pink Petals Parade Sets Colorful Grand Feature
Apple Blossom Festival will showcase a grand parade titled The Trail of the Pink Petals with 106 entries across six divisions. The event forms at 1 PM Friday and moves at 2 PM through Winchester historic streets in review before Queen Shenandoah XIII, with grand marshals L M Allen Heist Whiting Hollis guiding the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Baker
Winchester
Handley School
Cather
L. M. Allen
George Heist
E. M. Whiting
C. W. Hollis
Anxious Forecasts Hover Over Apple Blossom Festival
Readers weigh predictions from the United States Weather Bureau and the Star Almanac for the week of April 27. Both sights forecast showers and mild periods with possible electrical storms in the Gulf States, while the festival hopes for no disruption. Local concerns center on Thursday and Friday as the 13th Apple Blossom Festival approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Gulf States
Wea
Senator and Mrs McAdoo Attend Shenafidoah Apple Blossom Festival
Senator William Gibbs McAdoo and Mrs McAdoo travel to Winchester for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival with McAdoo attending a star luncheon at the Winchester Golf Club at noon and Mrs McAdoo at a distinguished guests luncheon at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Baker. Their official host in Winchester is R Gray Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gibbs McAdoo
California
Winchester
Senator McAdoo
Winchester Golf
Townsend Crowns Queen Shenandoah First Delaware Senator
United States Senator John G. Townsend of Delaware crowns Miss Cornelia Anne Larus as Queen Shenandoah at a 2 PM ceremony launching the Apple Blossom festival’s royal pageantry. The tradition traces to 1924 with prior crowning by figures such as John W. Weeks, then Secretary of War, for Elizabeth Steck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John G. Townsend
Delaware
Cornelia Anne Larus
Shenandoah
John W. Weeks
Miss. Elizabeth Steck
Shenandoah I
Democrats To Secure Pledge From Delegates For Norfolk Convention
Winchester Democratic Committee chairman Noble C. Pierce announced a May 1 deadline for delegate candidates to file notice of candidacy and a pledge to support Democratic nominees at the Norfolk State Convention and next general election. A May mass meeting will choose delegates. only filers are eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble C. Pierce
Winchester
Democratic Committee
Norfolk
Pierce
Police Accept Applications for Special Policemen
Applications will be received at police headquarters for special policemen during the Apple Blossom Festival. C. W. Hollis, Chief of Police, notes the date 4-22 and references section 1p-61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hollis
Medicines and News Watch Window Notice
We offer ten cents each for the first five items received. Please watch our window for further details on the offer.
Trail of the Pink Ass Parade Message Delights Apple Blossom Committeemen
Apple Blossom Festival planners laughed over an anonymous letter to Roy A. Cather, director of the grand feature parade. The note asked to reserve a full vision space in the parade for the writer's creditors, hoping they would all be seen together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Cather
Mr. Cather
Democratic nominees pledge to back party candidates in June
Noble C. Pierce, chair of the city Democratic Committee, says all June nominees commit to support fellow party nominees with the exception of independent candidate J. H. Heary. He notes that nearly all city council members pledge support while remaining on the committee. Mayoral candidate is Dr Charles R Anderson. council nominees include Percy D Miller Dr A T Hawthorne H H Hable W W Dellinger O L Jamison John H Rosenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
J. H. Heary
Noble C. Pierce
Democratic Committee
Henry
Pierce
Charles R. Anderson
Percy D. Miller
A. T. Hawthorne
H. H. Hable
W. W. Dellinger
O. L. Jamison
John H. Rosenberger
Nine Licenses Are Suspended in Norfolk for Disorder
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board suspended the beer and wine permits of nine Norfolk licensees on the east Main Street section for the remainder of the license year after a hearing found disorderly operation and sale to intoxicated patrons as well as fraternizing with customers. The notice also includes a separate classified line seeking iron rags and metals for shipment by Winchester Junk Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
East Main Street
Norfolk
Riverside Rendezvous Dance At Castleman's Ferry
A dance event called Riverside Rendezvous takes place Wednesday night at Castleman's Ferry with Bob Riley's Orchestra performing. Admission is $1.00, features a large dance floor and beer and refreshments available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Castleman's Ferry
Bob Riley
Beer 3 for 25 Cents at Baker's Service Station
A local ad notes a beer special offering three bottles for 25 cents at Baker's Service Station. The small classified listing provides an economical promotion likely from a 1940s or 1950s era newspaper, with a simple price cue and location.
Pact Alleged In Reaguer Trial Death By Own Action
The report alleges that the death resulted from the subject's own action as part of a pact discussed in the Reaguer trial. The wording implies a causal link tied to the agreement at issue and the death. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaguer
Witness Testimony on Fatal Pact in Culpeper Undertaker Case
Dr. Raymond Foxwell testified that William Reaguer and Mrs. Willie Mae Wood plotted self destruction. He recounted Reaguer’s account of drinking, a pact to die together, and Wood cutting her throat before Reaguer slashed his wrist. Perry testified Wood urged hastening to the hotel saying more time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William H. Reaguer
Willie Mae Wood
Culpeper
Raymond K. Foxwell
Reaguer
Gallinger Hospital
Foxwell
Perry
Zioncheck Loses Appeal Over New Year Bell Ringing
Washington April 27 Representative Zioncheck of Washington State lost another round in federal court. The U S Court of Appeals denied a writ of error in his conviction on intoxication and disorderly conduct relating to his New Year morning bell ringing actions. He was accused of arousing occupants by ringing their telephones in an apartment building. last week he was convicted of contempt of court and speeding 70 miles per hour and paid fines totaling 45 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Zioncheck
Dwash
United States Court of Appeals
Flower Arrangement Topic Highlighted For Virginia Clubs Meeting
ROANOKE Va April 27 Mrs Walter Hine of New York will lecture on Flower Arrangement at the Virginia Federation of Garden clubs annual meeting in Roanoke on May 21 22 The subject provokes discussion among garden club enthusiasts and exhibit committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Walter Hine
New York
Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs
Flood Control Shares Notice With Tax Plan Solons
A government panel releases a notice detailing flood control funding shares and a proposed tax plan. Lawmakers discuss allocations for infrastructure projects and revenue adjustments to support flood mitigation efforts.
Rivers and Harbors Congress Hears Wallace Plea
In Washington on April 27, discussions centered on taxes flood control and moisture runoff. Wallace urged a coordinated water system while Robinson pushed a national flood control agency. Senate leaders planned party meetings and amendments to boost taxes with split Republican and Democratic positions shaping the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Snell
McNary
Oregon
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
LaFollette
P-Wis
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Wallace
Robinson
D-Ark
Luis Munoz-Marin
Liberal Party
Benaslings
D-Md
Russell
Supreme Court
Ohio
Ohio Utilities Commission
Recipe Contest Closed Saturday
The Winchester Evening Star sponsored recipe contest closed Saturday with an overwhelming number of entries. Judges will need several days to reach a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nucva
Winchester Evening Star
Ida Bailey Allen
Peror
Aged Lawyer Williams Dies in Norfolk
William Leigh Williams aged 76 a senior partner in Williams Loyall and Taylor died at his home in Norfolk on Sunday funeral services set for tomorrow at the family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
William Leigh Williams
Williams, Loyall and Taylor
Queen-Elect Receives Initial Welcome At Cave Caverns
Cornelia Anne Larus of Richmond is welcomed as Virginia's Apple Blossom Queen at Shenandoah Valley ceremony. She receives a golden apple blossom bracelet from the mythical Mountain King in the Alexander Ballroom with a start of guards, escorts, and a royal caravan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Cornelia Anne Larus
Richmond
Shenandoah Valley
Alexander
Dress Caverns
Winchester
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Nancy Taylor
Eleanor Addison Smith
Caverns Lodge
Rion-Bowman Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Maj. Brown
E. M. Brown
H. B. McCormic
Fred A. Read
Cornelia
Wall Street Slides on Fresh Selling Wave
New York April 27 shares fell about 1 to around 10 at worst as selling intensified. The session opened weak amid unease over French election results and traders warned of soft spots and stop loss orders accelerating the downturn. Investors cited fears of overextended market gains and a recent punitive action by the SEC against a major investment bank and brokerage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nanenpite and Exchange Commission
Road Project Starts Today Gore Rock Enon
Ten men began work this morning on a Gore to Rock Enon road improvement project spanning 4 848 miles. Gore labor is used with $3 600 allotted for labor and nearly as much for materials and truck hire. The relief labor project is planned to run for over two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Rock Enon
Schools Close for Apple Blossom Festival Parade
Frederick county schools will be out Thursday and Friday for the Apple Blossom Festival. Teachers work overtime on costumes with help from older pupils for the parade on Thursday morning April 30 at 10 oclock, per county school superintendent Leslie D. Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Leslie D. Kline
Injuries Fatal To Road Employee in Woodstock Accident
Woodstock Va April 27 Fred McInturff 25 a state highway department employee died in Harrisonburg hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile at midnight He reportedly dived in front of the car driven by Joseph Mengle Jr of Woodstock and Washington a produce dealer Town Officer Fred P Painter said McInturff died from the injuries sustained in the roadside incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Fred McInturff
State
Harrisonburg
Fred P. Painter
McInturff
Joseph Mengle, Jr
Washington
Festival Tickets On Sale At Headquarters For Parade And Circus
Tickets for the festival are available at the Festival headquarters in the basement of the George Washington Hotel. Unreserved passes are 50 cents for the passant event Friday, with reserved seats 75 cents. Grandstand seats fronting Gerard Street are 75 cents for reserved and 50 cents for unreserved for the grand feature parade Friday. Walter L Main circus tickets are 75 cents for Thursday afternoon and night. Festivals offer a percentage on all sales to those who help sell tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Gerrard Street
Walter L. Main Circus
No Parking Ordered On Parade Routes During Festival
Chief of Police Clayton W Hollis urged automobile owners to move cars off streets as several vehicles park along city streets. No Parking will apply on parade routes during the festival, with towing at owners expense and officers at intersections to keep traffic moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton W. Hollis
Hollis
Tony
Trafic
More Space Is To Be Roped Off For Apple Festival
Chief of Police C W Hollis announced additional roping off of Loudoun street from Piccadilly to Cork for both days of the Apple Blossom Festival. Vehicular traffic will be barred to manage crowds in the retail district for public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hollis
Loudoun Street
Piccadilly
Cork
Hollis
Boscawen Streets
5 000 Visitors Expected Daily At The Estates
Richmond Virginia in spring dress for garden week as hotels railroads buses and chambers of commerce report at least 5 000 visitors daily. Highway officials note excellent roads despite winter damage and Skyline Drive between Swift Run Gap and Thornton Gap on the Lee Highway is in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Estates
Chambers of Commerce
Highway Department
Skyline Drive
Swift Run Gap
Thornton Gap
Italian Threat Declares Civilizing Mission To Addis Ababa
Italian leaflets dropped on Addis Ababa threaten destruction if resistance continues and claim Ethiopia will be occupied “for civilization.” Marshal Badoglio’s forces push toward the capital from Dessye as a motor column of 15,000 troops advances with white Italian troops and Askari. Public mourning declared for war victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Pietro Badoglio
Deesye
Marshall Badoglio
Haile Selassie
Selassie
Harar
Jallan
Dessye
East Africa
Askari
Lake Ashangi
Makale
Badoglio
Rodolfo Graziani
Sasa Baneh
Stork Laundry Charter Approved in Richmond
Rich mond Va April 27 The State Corporation Commission approved a charter for the Stork Laundry a new concern offering scientific cleaning for bibs diapers towels dresses and other layette articles aimed at serving local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Stork
State Corporation Commission
Woman in red among 81 deportees lands in Jersey City
World News At A Glance reports Mrs Sage among 81 deportees arriving today aboard a special train in Jersey City. Other items note Spotsylvania residents backing private electric service, Rea linked to a death pact, ten entrants in the Gold Cup Race, leaflets dropped over Addis Ababa threatening destruction, and King Fuad’s condition worsening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Sage
Richmond
Spotsylvania County
Washington
William H. Reaguer
Willie Mae Wood
Warrenton
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Bugle Corps
MR Winchester
McAdoo
Doris Cross
Senator Townsend
Star
Evening Star
J. Henkel Henry
Winchester Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Main and
Braddock
Baker's
Cul
Peper Undertaker
Flower
Samuel
Capitol Hill
Solons
Rivers and Harbors
Congress
Cave
Beall Bentley Thomas
Winifred Cartmell Browne
Miss Thomas
T. S. Thomas
City
Miss Browne
Horace Browne
Wall Street
Gore-Rock
Enon
Moling & Cather
World News
Cairo
Fuad
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