30 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1924
Page
1
A strong appeal from Baltimore and city officials aims to boost support for an eastern cities festival. Authorities seek funding and coordinating partners to ensure a successful event with regional participation.
An invitation letter from Winchester Virginia invites Congress members and governors to attend the Shenandoah apple blossom celebration on May 3 1924. Special excursion rates via the Baltimore Kenton Hagerstown line transport officials to the capital, with a grand float depicting Muhlenberg and patriot themes.
The United States Chamber of Commerce president Julius K. Barnes and Director-General W. A. Ryan coordinate a publicity push for Winchester’s first annual apple blossom festival on May 3. Brown, chief of the Chamber’s service bureau, joins as guest. Washington press crews plan extensive coverage and road guidance to boost attendance by automobile.
The B O R R will run excursion trains to Winchester on Saturday May 3 to support the Apple Blossom Festival. A one fare round trip or half rates will apply from Baltimore Washington Hagerstown Cumberland Martinsburg and Strasburg Junction. Tickets valid on regular trains the day of sale.
Members of the Friendship Fire Company and the Ladies Auxiliary are invited to meet in the lower hall of the engine house at 7 45 for the annual banquet. Signed G R Haines secretary.
Dozen towns in four states endure a tornado outbreak killing 24 plus, injuring dozens and causing nearly $1 million in damage. Riverside Mills near Anderson South Carolina sees three dead. Macon and Lawrenceville Georgia report deaths and damage. Opelike and Autaugaville Alabama report fatalities and leveled homes.
Taxpayers must pay the poll tax for 1923 on or before May 3, 1924 to be eligible to vote in November. Also due are 1921 and 1922 poll taxes if unpaid. Issued by Robert S. Smith Treasurer Brick County and William T. Treasurer City of Winchester.
A brief notice notes a special Pall page inside marking Habley's 52nd anniversary sale event. The item highlights a four-page sale feature and indicates the anniversary milestone.
An inside page anniversary notice showcases Hable’s feature with the line Best Apples Grow in Shenandoah and promotes And-Crystal Flour claiming it makes the best bread.
The apple blossom festival parade committee issues parking bans from nine to four on parade routes. Chief Doran will enforce the rules with officers, covering Piccadilly Main Market and nearby streets with designated angle and parallel parking rules.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce led by President Will E. Cooper arranges with the U S Chamber to film the invitation presentation for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival to President Coolidge in Washington at noon May 1. A committee seeks newsreel coverage of the coronation ceremony and local parade with 4 000 000 apple trees in bloom.
Hon R Gray Williams praises Blossom Time as unmatched in beauty and charm. The Empire Theatre plans a two car train of scenery and a sixty member company to perform Tuesday tied to the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. The show has toured the south and New York City run and is billed as the closing dramatic season engagement.
All members are urgently requested to attend the regular monthly meeting on Friday May 2 at 8 o clock in the meeting hall. Business of importance and planning for the apple blossom festival parade. George Barr, Secretary.
Virginia voters are reminded to pay the poll tax by May 3 to have their names on the polling lists for the November 4 election. Receipts must be held by voters and tax paid within six months of the first regular election after payment.
An advertisement repeats the phrase your dealer for Valley Belle Bread with a date style 4-23-4p-11 indicating a publication or code.
The first published photo of John Nicholas Brown of New York and Providence appears as speculation grows about his engagement to a Newport society girl. The article notes he is known as "the richest boy in America" and is a major topic of current social discourse.
Official parade route details are published with a long, OCR influenced description. The route includes roads such as Braddock Street, Water Street, Gerrard Street, Valley Pike, Middle Road and Creek Road. Marshals and several cadet battalions are listed, with start times around 2 PM.
Clarke County School Board held an afternoon meeting in Berryville to discuss parental objections to children traveling far from home for a parade. Dr A Ryan and the festival committee reported the festival fund offers of 100 dollars for transportation and hoped for material support to aid the event.
An announcement describes a social session at 8 o'clock Friday at the Charley Row Fire corner with refreshments and a performance by Douglas. Attendees are invited to attend.
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