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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1949

Page

3

Honor Flag Flown At Festival Events

The honor flag, a white flag with four, joins the Stars and Stripes Iceland flag and Massa nuttan Academy colors during the Shenandoah XXII coronation. Flown from Handley High School, George Washington hotel, parade viewing stand, and street lines, it leads the firemen’s parade tonight and is carried by troops from the Pentagon in the feature parade tomorrow.

Iceland Massanuttan Academy Handley High School George Washington Pentagon

Moonlight Carnival Opens Amid City Watchful Eyes

Army MPs county officials and nearby officers patrol the area as Loudoun Street fills with concession stands and a merry go round. Miss Margaret Thors and her court visit Nicodemus orchard near Yorks Inn while hundreds enjoy free rides and popcorn bags.

Army Loudoun St Margaret Thors Winchester Yorks Inn

1903 Ford Stops Pageant At Apple Blossom Festival

The 1903 Ford, driven by Edgar Whiting, literally halted the Gay Nineties number at the Apple Blossom Festival pageant. Handley seniors Dolores Coffman and Johnny Golden participate in the scene as part of Barr Studio Photo coverage.

Ford Edgar Whiting Dolores Coffman Johnny Golden Handley Barr Studio

House in Fight Over Labor Bill Patronage Angle

In Washington Democrats clash on the House floor over Truman’s警 warning that voting for Taft Hartley repeal affects White House patronage. Rep Herbert accuses Truman of a patronage tactic as the Wood substitute bill faces a tight vote, with leaders signaling a near term decision.

House Washington Truman White House Rep Wood Congress Rep. Herbert D-La Herbert States Rights Rayburn D-Tex Priest D-Tenn

Lawmakers Eye Passage or Amendments on Lesinski Bill

Rep. Hal Leck of Indiana said the measure will pass. If it fails, the House will turn to amendments on the Lesinski bill, identical to a Senate labor committee measure, or delay debate for several weeks.

Rep Halleck R-Ind House Lesinski Senate Labor Committee

Vets from Hospital To View Parade

Sixty veterans from Baker VA hospital and Walter Reed will view the city pageant tomorrow. After the presentation of Forerunners A Pageant of Springtime they will watch the parade from the lawn at the home of Harry Kern Jr. at Washington and Cork Streets. Box lunches prepared by Berryville Red Cross. Miss Dorothy Rice leads local arrangements.

Baker VA Hospital Walter Reed Harry Kern Jr Washington and Cork St Berryville Red Cross Dorothy Rice

Radioactive elements in the human body

The text notes that at least four radioactive materials occur naturally in humans: carbon 14, potassium 41, radium, and uranium.

Firemen Parade Time Promises Musical Extravaganza

More than twenty musical organizations are expected to participate in the firemen parade. The event features a lineup of bands and ensembles showcasing local talent.

John Mann Methodist Church Hosts Women's Day Program

John Mann Services Sunday marks Women's Day at John Mann Methodist Church. The program begins at 8 p m with Rev. E H Jackson announcing a guest and program details.

John Mann Methodist Church E. H. Jackson

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