Grand Parade May 2 Announced For Apple Blossom
Indications this afternoon point to the grand feature parade of the Apple Blossom Festival to be reviewed by the Queen and Her Court Friday afternoon. Dr. Lewis M. Allen will ride one of Clifton Farms mounts in Clarke county as grand marshal. Floats in Artistic Commercial Artistic and Commercial divisions are expected to be more costly and beautiful than ever, parade director Henry Goode asserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis M. Allen
Clifton Farms
Clarke County
Henry Goode
Famous Horses to Appear in May Parade Under Grand Marshal Allen
Dr L M Allen the Grand Marshal says Jeff and Kidron retired Pershing mounts will join the parade on May 3. Others from Front Royal Remount Station will participate. Allen may ride Clifton's Lad among his prize winners.
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L. M. Allen
Jeff
Kidron
General Pershing
Paris
New York
U. S
Front Royal
Parade lineup announced for Johnstown event with 50 bands
Drum and Bugle Corps and about 50 bands will march in Johnstown. Mayor John A. Conway will lead with W A Baker in charge of the First Division. The Blue Devils of Post 294 American Legion will accompany the parade with police escorts. Floats cost between 400 and 500 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Baker
Blue Devils
Post No. 294
American Legion
John A. Conway
Johnstown
Tulips Blooming Brightly Highlight Civic Floral Push
MA Winchester notes tulips planted last fall are open and provide vivid color. He argues flowers offer the most effective improvement to public and private surroundings, urging continued civic beautification despite historical wartime reminders.
Shipping Reaches Ten-Year High Amid Neutrality Enforcement
Washington reports US shipping at a decade peak as a new Justice Department neutrality unit forms led by Lawrence M. C. Smith to coordinate prosecutions of neutrality related offenses. January February 1940 shows 1 042 vessels carrying 2 562 000 tons, a rise despite war zone diversions. Norway's cash in the U.S. stood at 66 986 000 dollars and Denmark faced German invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
Jackson
State
War, Art
Treasury Departments
Lawrence M. C. Smith
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Customs Bureau
Mediterranean
North Atlantic
Norway
Roosevelt
United States
Denmark
Germany
Pgs
Dr Flickinger Heads to Potomac Synod Meeting
The Rev. 8S. L. Flickinger, D. D. pastor of Centenary Reformed Church, leaves at noon to attend sessions of the Potomac Synod at Frederick, Maryland. Flickinger is past president of the Synod, chairman of Examiners, a Homewood Board of Trustees member, and holds executive roles with other Synod institutions. The Rev. Scott Wagner, D. D., of Hagerstown, synod president, will preside.
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L. Flickinger
D. D
Centenary Reformed Church
Potomac Synod
Frederick
Flickinger
Synod
Ae Pone
Examiners
Homewood Board of
Trushela
Scott Wagner
Hagerstown
Wm. Atkinson Dies In Florida
William Atkinson son of the late Judge and Mrs William Mayo Atkinson of Winchester died in Panama City Florida of a heart attack while playing golf on the St Andrews Bay course He was a longtime resident farmer and former master of foxhounds at the Blue Ridge Hunt Club He leaves a daughter Miss Ye coat ar and two small children plus half brothers Alfred G Trenholm and others Funeral services were held in Panama City with interment beside his wife’s kin in Winchester area
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William Atkinson
William Mayo Atkinson
Winchester
Panama City
Fla
Atkinson
St. Andrews Bay
Clarke County
Frederick and
Clarke
Blue Ridge Hunt Club
Mille
Mie
Tkin
Nurses Set Up First Aid Stations for Apple Blossom Festival
The District Nurse Association and the American Red Cross will run first aid stations at multiple festival points on Thursday and Friday. Registered nurses will staff these sites with uniformed Boy Scouts assisting. locations include Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Handley Library and 149 North Loudoun Street. Additional stations will be on Handley School grounds during the Coronation pageant, and downtown stations will operate 1 to 5 PM Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
American Red Cross
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Handley Library
North Loudoun Street
Handley School
GAS CO. Office Closed for Apple Blossom Festival
Notice announces office closure from Thursday through Saturday for the Apple Blossom Festival affecting operations and services.
Next President To Be Inaugurated Outdoors
Washington April 29 The inaugural committee plans an open air ceremony for the incoming president to accommodate thousands on the Capitol steps and plaza if it rains. The November victor will decide parade size and seating for governors and notables on temporary platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reecent Roose
Capitol
Aera Peop
Lynn Saids
White House
Frederick County Democrats Name 28 Delegates for Roanoke
In a mass meeting at the courthouse, Frederick County Democrats chose 28 delegates for the State convention in Roanoke on June 14. W. Erle Edwards was named chairman, Eugene Chiles secretary, and a nominations committee selected delegates and alternates with a unit rule granting the delegation one half vote per member. Frederick County holds 14 votes at Roanoke.
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Court House
Frederick County
Democrats
Roanoke
George Sedgwick
W. Erle Edwards
Lee N. Whitacre
Randall Ridgeway
Eugene Chiles
Lomax Parker
Harry McCann
John Bywaters
Earl Rinker
George Smith
William Huyett
Jacob Metz
Elijah Pifer
C. M. Rosenberger
A. L. Rosenberger
William Carpenter
H. A. Snapp
C. W. Franks
William J. Muse
R. H. Ridgeway
H. L. McCann
Coleman Dunn
Fred Larrick
Julian Kline
W. S. Huyett
Harry Light
Holmes W. Newcome
William Thompson
Z. W. Bageant
W. E. Edwards
Grover Teets
John Harper
Boyd Unger
E. W. Braithwaite
Fred Whitacre
George B. Whitacre
Robert L. DeHaven
C. R. McCann
S. D. Rogers
Logan R. Fay
A. J. Tavenner
E. B. Brana
William Riley
N. L. Smith
Logan Fay
Legation
Silver Service for Miss Oakes
Recognition of nine years as choir director at the Baptist Church. A silver service was presented yesterday morning by Dr. E. T. Clark and Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne. Miss Lillian Oakes will resign from the Senior Choir but remain with the Junior Choir. her services have been gratis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Lillian Oakes
E. T. Clark
Allen T. Hawthorne
Governor to Speak at Festival Proclaiming Apple History
C Ridgeley White, publicity chair, invites the public to a festival Friday featuring songs fitting the theme. The governor will stress Frederick County history, Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley, and the importance of the apple industry as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ridgeley White
Frederick County
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Sarah Zane Fire Co Sets April Meeting on Parade Plans
The Sarah Zane Fire Co. will hold its regular May meeting on Tuesday April 30 at 8 p.m. Final arrangements for the Firemen's Parade will be discussed. All members urged to attend. Capt. M. Crabill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Co
M. Crabill
Notice of barber shop relocation for Mr Lee Carpenter
Mr Lee Carpenter formerly of Russell T Carpenter's Barber Shop is now located at Victory Barber Shop 154 N Main. This brief notice updates customers on his new premises and contact details.
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Lee Carpenter
Russell T. Carpenter
Victory
N. Main
Oo Fromnan
Garbage collection schedule adjusted for festival week
Notice says debris pickup shifts due to festival. Tuesday and Wednesday routes move to Tuesday. Thursday and Friday pickups shift to Wednesday next week only.irected to follow new timetable by residents.
Tragedy As Refugees Starve In Snowy Norway Frontlines
Refugees from Namsos Namdalen and Steinkjer face extreme cold hunger and disease in central Norway. Children and elderly suffer with little medical aid while mountain huts overflow. Civilians fled bombed towns and homes as peasants share scarce food to feed themselves and Allied troops nearby.
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Namsos
Norway
Namdalen
Steinkjer
Trondheim
Death of 87 year old Oliver P. Grove
Oliver P. Grove, 87, died this morning at 1:30 at his brother W. B. Grove’s home 111 North Washington. He lived in Winchester for years with early work in a store and tinning business, later residing in Baltimore and Norfolk before returning seven years ago. Survived by a daughter Frances Virginia Grove, two brothers F. C. Grove and W. B. Grove, seven nephews and five nieces. Funeral at Mount Hebron Cemetery with H. K. Grove B. Lutheran and D. D. T. Clark officiating.
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Oliver P. Grove
W. B. Grove
North
Washington Street
Mr. Grove
George A. Grove
Stephens City
Grove
Frances Widows
Grace Lutheran Church
Mrs. Katherine Myers Dies After Short Illness
Katherine Baldwin Myers, 80, longtime Winchester native and Norfolk resident, died Sunday at her Virginia Beach home after a brief illness. Survived by sons Baldwin and Barton Myers and daughters Mrs. Hubert Lloyd, Katherine Myers, and Prances Myers, she was widow of Barton Myers. Her Episcopal and humanitarian work framed a life rooted in local prominence.
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Katherine Baldwin Myers
Winchester
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Mary Barton
Episcopal Church
Myers
Robert F
Cary Barton Baldwin
Mr. Myers
Joseph M. Barton
Kernstown
Prederick County
Baldwin
Barton Myers
Hubert Lloyd
Katherine and
Prances Myers
Friendship Fire Company Plans May Apple Blossom Parade
The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday night. May Finals plans will be made to participate in the Apple Blossom Festival parade. WM. Argenbright, Captain.
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Friendship Fire Company
WM. Argenbright
Britain Eyes Trade Talks with Italy as Norway Battle Rages
Allied troops in Norway hold fast against German pressure while Britain seeks improved diplomatic and trade ties with Italy. British navy reports three German supply transports sunk, two British trawlers lost to bombs with no casualties. Halifax and Bastiamini meet in a “very friendly” conference and a Rome visit by a British delegation may follow.
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London
Norway
Britain
Hitler
Italy
Hammond
Larwood
Germany
Lord Halifax
Giuseppe Bastiamini
Rome
Foreign Office
Bastianini
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Parade Preview
Major W. H. Beardsworth leads the Greenbrier Military School cadet band in the parade with color guard bell lyre and full trumpet drum. Joe Thomas and Bill Harris handle escort requests from princesses and hopeful attendees as Frederick County School Band photos mark the event led by Paul Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
W. H. Beardsworth
Greenbrier Military School
Joe Thomas
Bill Harris
Frederick County School Band
Paul Riley
Heavy German air raids hit Molde and Andalsnes in Norway
London reports heavy German air attacks on Molde and Andalsnes coastal towns used by the Allies for landings. A war office communique notes patrol activity in the Namsos area where the Allies landed, while Gudbrandsdalen valley forces remain unchanged.
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Pulletins
London
Molde
Andalsnes
War Office
Namsos
Gudbrandsdalen
Norway
Air ministry reports Sunderland sinks German sub off Norwegian coast
The air ministry says a Sunderland flying boat bombed and sank a German submarine trapped near the Norwegian coast. The exact date of the encounter was not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry Today
Sunderland
Germans Repelled on Steinkjer Front in Norway Drive
Reports from Stockholm late tonight say German forces occupied Kvan 35 miles southeast of Dombas as they pushed toward Trondheim but were repelled at Steinkjer north of the port. Dispatches also note stalled advances near the Sa bas railroad junction and ongoing bombing by German planes. In Narvik fighting has shifted to guerrilla warfare with British bombardments to hinder German reinforcements.
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Stockholm
Kvan
Dombas
Trondheim
Steinkjer
Sabas
Narvik
Allies offer first organized resistance in Norway battle
April 29. In Norway the Allies contest German efforts to rush troops to Trondheim, manning fortified machine gun nests and artillery along the Dombas Dubrandsdalen and Glomma valley routes. Germans push toward the Dombas Storen railway as sharp fighting erupts, testing Allied defense and air protection amid a wider struggle for southern Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Peterson
Stockholm
Germany
Norway
Trondheim
Dombas
Dubrandsdalen
Foros
Storen
Glomma River
Rouss Fire Co Special Meeting on Apr 29
The Charley Rouss Fire Co will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening April 29 at 8 o'clock to finalize plans for the fremen's Apple Blossom Parade. M D Weaver president.
Blossom Parade Committee Meeting Notice
J Legge chairman announces a committee meeting for the Blossom Parade to be held Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Members from Reuss and Selow LUAVER are urged to attend for planning and coordination.
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Reuss
Notant
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Order of Grand Parade
Allen Marshal
Arlington Legionnaires
C. W. Hollis
McIlwee Municipal and Handley Band
Jeff and
Henry Bart Post
Cumberland
V F. W
Butler
City of
But
Special Attention
Evening Star
New High Point
Dr. Flickinger
Wm. Atkinson
Florida
Judge Atkinson
the Gas CO
Frederick Co
Miss Oakes
Q. P. Grove
Kasper
Clifton
N. J
Bill Perry
Ferdinand
Felix
Frances
I Jaly
Soares
Ow Luavers
J. Legge
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