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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1926
Page
3
Bruce N. Gordon of Greencastle Pennsylvania visited Nineveh on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs William Jacobs are convalescing after a severe illness for two weeks. D B Hughes of Charles Town West Virginia spent Sunday at Wheatland.
Mr and Mrs Hizer and daughter visited Broadway to see Mrs Hizers mother. Mrs Laura Heartley is improving after an illness. J M Jett is upgrading his Willow Bend farm. Mrs A S Jett was in Front Royal Wednesday. Mrs Oscar McKay of Cedarville called on relatives. Guy Ray spent the weekend with the Weavers.
Mack Noonan, chairman of the automobile tours committee, says voluntary car use is lower than in prior festivals. Apple Growers of Frederick County should offer cars with drivers to showcase orchards to visitors, aiding the festival’s promotional value. Citizens of Winchester and Frederick County are urged to place their cars at Mr Noonan’s disposal.
Northern Virginia Power Company announces redemption of all Second Mortgage 6 percent bonds outstanding under its 1914 indenture on June 1, 1926. Principal plus accrued interest and a 1 percent premium are due at Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester, Virginia. Interest ceases after June 1, 1926. Coupons maturing June 1, 1926 may be presented at the bank. Dated Winchester April 24, 1926. By M F Riley President.
Northern Virginia Power Company warns holders of its Third Mortgage 6 percent Betterment Bonds that the company has elected to redeem all outstanding bonds on May 1 1926. Principal and accrued interest will be due at Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Va. Interest ceases after May 1 1926 and May 1 1926 coupons will be void.
Morning of May 4 and 6 the plan to move visitors through the orchards is announced. Readers are asked to contact Mr Noonan at his garage on Amherst Street near Brad dock to offer cooperation. Director General W A Ryan issues the directive.
The Harrisonburg News Record reports 100 Harrisonburg State Teachers College students and the Glee Club will escort and ride a decorated float in the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival on May 4 and 5. Miss Edna Schaeffer leads the college committee with W A Ryan coordinating plans. Strasburg and Winchester prepare floats and entertainment as the festival promises a large turnout and open hospitality.
Clarence E. Grubbs, a lifelong Jefferson county resident, died Tuesday near Rippon. The report notes his long residence and local ties before details end.
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