Staunton Cadet Band Captures Winchester Blossom Prize
The Staunton Military Academy Cadet Band under Capt Thomas Beardsforth won first prize at the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival beating non professional groups. Lieutenant Weber of the Navy Band praised their performance. The 48 members endured hot days, performed in a minstrels act, and enjoyed social events including dances and theater during their Winchester visit in 1925.
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Navy
Pennsylvania Avenue
Thursdday
Staunton
Col
Mrs. Fuller
Winchester
Handley High School
Rouss Hall
Handley School
Cadets
Colonial Theatre
Country Club
American Legion
Those Who Dance Should Pay Fiddler Says Ex Governor Ferguson
Former Texas governor James E Ferguson addressed a U S delegates meeting in Houston urging a shift in road building away from forty year bonds for four year roads. He proposed a gasoline tax as fair funding and warned against mortgaging future generations with bonds. He argued motorists should pay for highways and cautioned against overbuilding now.
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Ferguson
Houston
Texas
James BE. Ferguson
United States Good Roads Elegates
Ferugson
E. Lee Trinkle
Virginia
Trinkle
Prohibited Driving Ordered After Court Convictions
In a local court two men, Wilbur Dyke and Alonzo Parsons, were fined seven dollars each for driving prohibited cars after being convicted and ordered not to operate any automobile for a year. The magistrate asserts the one year ban was automatic. the defendants claim it was not part of the sentence.
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Wilbur Dyke
Alonzo Parsons
Court fines in police court settle two cases
Ernest Lavender, colored, was arrested by Motorcycle Officer Guthridge for reckless driving and paid $7. Arthur Loftin paid $10 in the same court for being disorderly. He was arrested by Officer Dove.
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Ernest Lavender
Guthridge
Arthur Loftin
Dove
Buick Touring 1923 Model For Sale In Excellent Condition
For sale a Buick touring in excellent condition, 1923 model. Bargain to quick buyer. Apply to C T Pilchard, Stephens City Route 1. Date appears as 4 27 61 in the listing.
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Buick
Stephens City
Testimonial Dinner Planned for Mr W A Ryan in Winchester
One hundred or more citizens of Winchester plan a testimonial dinner at the George Washington Hotel to honor W A Ryan director general of the Apple Blossom Festival. The date is to be set soon as a substantial recognition of his services to the community and festival.
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Winchester
W. A. Ryan
George Washington Hotel
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