Collins Denny Removes Name From Bishops' List
Atlantic City on April 30 delegates to the General Conference unanimously honored Bishop Collins Denny of Richmond by removing his name from the bishops list amid a split over reunion of Methodist branches and ongoing debate over women’s full ministerial rights. The conference also rejected a bid to revert to pre Pesan era anti divorce rules and heard remarks from delegates including a Japanese church representative about a new spirit and interfaith cooperation.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Collins Denny
Richmond
Methodist Church
General Conference
Denny
Southern” Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Methodist Protestant Church
Winchester
William R. Denny
Tas
Usta
Pesan
Kansas City
Ernest Fremont Tittle
B. Spencer
Tokuoka
Japan
Japan Methodist Church
Paying Her Way In Unique Style at UCLA Pools
Dolly Vaughn, student financier education at University of California at Los Angeles, promotes her funds by selling a bathing suit and displaying her figure. She demonstrates the pools and majors in psychology.
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Dolly Vaughn
University of California At Los Angeles
Dolly
Twins Named Co Valedictorians At Woodhull High
George and Edward Shetler share the top honor as co valedictorians of the June graduating class after four years of varsity participation in track, baseball, and basketball. Their four year classroom rating is identical and reflects equal billing on graduation day.
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Woodhull
George
Edward Shetler
Corians
Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Report
The Friendship Fire Company held its regular monthly meeting noting membership updates, equipment checks, and upcoming community safety demonstrations. Volunteers discussed training drills and coordinated the next public safety event with local officials.
Approved Water Signs Restored to Winchester
Winchester restores Approved Water Supply signs after a ten year lapse with a new super chlorination method. The system, costing about 150 dollars for equipment and 300 dollars yearly for operation, uses more chlorine then removes taste with sulphur dioxide. City officials say State Health Department supervision confirmed operation and backing from the Water Committee.
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Winchester
State Department of Health
Water Committee of Common Council
Percy Miller
R. Frank Barr
W. W. Dellinger
Lee Grant
E. C. Meredith
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Incorporation Granted
A non profit charter is granted by the State Corporation Commission for Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Incorporated with principal office in Winchester. It aims to stage an annual historical pageant and parade to foster patriotism, culture, and citizenship, funded by gifts. A 31 member board governs, with vacancies filled by annual elections. R Gray Will filed the application.
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Shenanthe State Corporation Commission
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Winchester
Corporal Lodge
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Commonwealth of Aewo
R. Gray Will
Nomination Meeting Set for Clea Tonight at 8 P.M.
All members are urged to attend the nomination session for Clea tonight at 8 o clock. The meeting aims to select a new Clea leader with attendance requested from every member.
Union Bank elects Thwaite president for year
At a meeting last night Union Bank directors elected J. Fred Thwaite as president for the ensuing year. C. P. McVicar was named vice president, George B. Bushnell cashier, Floyd W. Haines assistant cashier, with Miss Pearl Brown and Miss Margaret Stone Lupton as clerks. The annual stockholders meeting elected Baneg Charlies P. McVicar Rosenberger Se. Dunn Avian A. Bailey J. W. Richard Llewellyn Jackson H. B. McCormac Jr Harry K. Benham and Wendell B. Goode to the Board of Directors. Thwaite reported $10,000 added to surplus. bank in good liquid condition. Stockholders approved the Board’s management and thanked officers, directors and employees.
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Union Bank
J. Fred Thwaite
C. P. McVicar
George B. Bushnell
Floyd W. Haines
Miss Pearl Brown
Margaret Stone Lupton
Mr. Baneg Charlies P. McVicar
Rosenberger
Se. Dunn
Avian A. A. Bailey
J. W. Richard
City Auto License Revenue Figures Reported
Revenue of 9 664 25 from city automobile licenses has been realized to date by City Treasurer W A Baker. A total of 1 785 tags have been issued. The deadline for license tags is May 1 with a two week grace period after for noncompliant residents facing summons.
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W. A. Baker
Walee Market to Open Fresh Bakery and Deli
Local notices indicate Walee Market will open offering baked goods and prepared foods including ham chicken and other deli items. The announcement emphasizes a new market likely to attract shoppers seeking ready to eat options.
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Walee
Ed Shirley's New Barber Shop Advertises Services
A historic ad invites old and new patrons to Ed Shirleys New Barber Shop located at 23 E Picca St in James Cave area urging customers to try modern grooming offerings.
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Ed Shirley
E. Picca
St. James Cave
Charley Rouss Fire Co to Hold Final Meeting
The Charley Rouss Fire Co announces a special meeting on Tuesday evening April 29 at 8 o clock to complete preparations for the Apple Blossom Parade. AVEAVER is president. Regular service and meals by the week offered at The Open Door with 50 and 75 cent dinners available.
Stolen Bike Alert In Rouss Uniform Notice
A notice reports a stolen bicycle described as a black Swim model belonging to a boy named Wenders. The event is logged under code 4-30-1p-21 in the Rouss uniform notices.
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Wenders
Clarke School Merger Debate Opens County Forum
At Berryville Virginia on April 30 a 325-strong audience heard a non decision debate on consolidating Boyce and Berryville high schools. Three speakers for and three against the merger spoke, with audience remarks following.
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Berryville
Boyce and
Lee
Ed Lee
Graham Dougherty
Clay Carr
Dougherty
Archie F. Robertson
James B Snapp Dies Suddenly in Mount Williams
James B. Snapp, longtime Mount Williams resident, died at his home of a heart attack at age 77 after being briefly treated in Winchester. Born January 18, 1863, he served St. John’s Lutheran Church for 41 years and held positions in the Back Creek Society for Religious Education and local politics. Survived by Edith Fry Snapp, an adopted son Mina Snapp, foster daughter Mrs. Ivan Miller, two grandchildren, and a brother C. M. Snapp, funeral Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
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James B. Snapp
Mount Williams
Frederick County
Snapp
Winchester
Henry W. Snapp
Judith Bean Frye
National Fruit Product Company
Edith Fry
Mina Snapp
Forest Glen
Ivan Miller
Elwood Snapp
Garland Snapp
C. M. Snapp
Peace Powers
Ed Smith
Sion
Be Prepared With Fresh Films for Apple Blossom Pictures
Fred S. Boyd the prescription druggist promotes fresh film stocks for Apple Blossom pictures. Color and black and white Kodaks Eastman Agfa Univex are available.
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Apple Blossom Pictures
Kodaks
Eastman
Agfa
Univex
Fred S. Boyd
Firemen Parade Draws Units From Many Cities
Fire brigades from several towns join Winchester for a parade aligned with the Apple Blossom Festival. Taylor Barr discusses street formation, escort by police, and the lineup from Miss Virginia to service units and visiting fire companies.
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Taylor Barr
Cameron Street
Piccadilly
Cork
Cameron
Baker West
Loudoun
Gerrard
Handley Boulevard
Handley
Steward Street
C. R. Anderson
C. W. Hollis
T. B. Boyd
Winchester
Friendship
South End
Queen Shenandoah XVII
166Th Infantry
MclIlwee
Friendship and
Rouss
Sarah Zane
South End Hose Company
Visi
Ting
Hasceonbany Boy
Harrisonburg Fire Company
Purcellville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Martinsburg Hose Co
Martinsburg
John H. Ender
Berryville
Mrs Roosevelt Improves After Indigestion Attack
Mrs Sara Delano Roosevelt 85 mother of the President, improved after a severe indigestion attack while visiting the New York World's Fair. She rested in Corona Queens at a drug store, then returned home by car and spoke to the President by telephone saying she felt fine. A physician was not summoned.
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New York
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Gordon Crawford
Barber Shop Purchase Announcement by G Rogers
Notice states the south end barber shop has been purchased by G Rogers and invites customers and friends to patronize the business. The notice presents a straightforward ownership update and a solicitation for patronage.
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South End
G. Rogers
Sarah Zane Fire Co. Plans April Meeting
The regular monthly May meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. will be held on Tuesday April 30 at 8 p.m. Final arrangements for the Firemen's Parade will be made. All members are requested to be there. Capt. Crabill.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
M. Crabill
Britain Concedes Setbacks On Land Sea In Diplomacy
Britain admits setbacks on land and sea as Germany captures Storen 30 miles south of Trondheim. Admiralty reports two submarines overdue and declared lost, raising total U boats lost to seven with 188 dead. Also sinks Bradman and Cape Siretoko with no deaths. Cross urges U S understanding as trade talks falter and materials reach Germany via Vladivostok.
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London
Storen
Trondheim
Norway
Admiralty
Britain
Bradman
Cape Siretoko
U. S
Russia
Germany
Ronald H. Cross
America
Cross
United States
Vladivostock
Pacific
War Highlights: Oslo Trondheim Link Reported and Norwegian Front Moves
German-announced land link between Oslo and Trondheim and claims of neutralization of enemy submarines surface amid reported Allied landings in Norway. British losses acknowledged with heavy Nazi pressure in central Norway and Storen reported lost. Paris notes extensive air battles in Norway and a stalemate on the western front. Germans seen dressing as Norwegian peasants to breach defenses on the Steinkjer front.
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London
Norway
Storen
Norwegian
Paris
Steinkjer
Rehearsal Of Pageant Set For Handley High Tomorrow
The first full dress rehearsal of The Quest For Beauty by Garland R. Quarles for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will take place tomorrow at 1 PM at Handley High School. About 1000 school children rehearse under Mrs. Virginia Boyd Barr. The three part pageant showcases beauty from the classic Orient Holland Old South and Apple Blossoms with themed music and international dances.
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Garland R. Quarles
Handley High School
Virginia Boyd Barr
Holland
Tem plars Will Attend Service
The Winches Templar annual Feast of the Ascension service will be at 8 p m Sunday May 5. Rev T M Swann will deliver the address and Eminent Commander Douglas O Grimm orders members to assemble at City Hall asylum at 7 30 wearing full uniform or attend without one. Refreshments for knights and ladies follow in the Masonic Temple on North Loudoun Street.
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Winches- Templar
Masonic Temple
Loudoun ] Street
Ridgeley White to Be Interviewed on Apple Blossom Festival
Tomorrow morning from 7 to 9 oclock Ridgeley White chairman of the committee on radio publicity for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will be interviewed by Gordennes Mark about the celebration held here Thursday and Friday The program will be broadcast through station WRC.
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C. Ridgeley White
Chaiman
Committee On Radio
Gordennesmark
WRC
Steps Taken To Insure Safety For Winchester Festival
The Festival Safety Committee outlines measures for Thursday and Friday crowd safety in Winchester. Traffic will be managed by the Police Department and float sponsors urged to reduce exhaust exposure. Fire and engineering crews will inspect Blossom Palace exits and parade structures, with safety personnel on duty along the route.
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Winchester
Parade Safety Committee
Blossom Palace
James R. Brandon
Hubert Kerr
Dan O. Henry
C. W. Hollis
Taylor Barr
George W. Jones
Ex mayors ill as Charlottesville hospital list grows
Three former Charlottesville mayors are patients at University Hospital: A V Conway in critical condition, J Y Brown with a broken leg from an automobile crash, and B E Wheeler. U S District Attorney Frank Tavenner narrowly escaped a Sunday night accident near Gretna when his car overturned on a 20 foot precipice. Howard Gardner of Tyrone Pa American Legion Lost No 281 reports the Drum and Bugle Corps is larger than ever and seeks parking help for a show, noting Camden County New Jersey champions Public Service Bugle and Drum Corps also expects to perform well.
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Charlottesville
University Hospital
A. V. Conway
J. Y. Brown
B. E. Wheeler
U. S
Frank Tavenner
Woodstock
Gretna
Tarmagne
Howard Gardner
American Legion
Tyrone
W. A
Sandy) Baker
Gardner
Camden County
N. J
Champion Corps
Public Service “Bugle and Drum” Corps
Mr. Baker
Swift Developments Exceeding Fondest Hopes of Nazi Chiefs
Soldiers of North and South Armies shake hands and join in pursuit of fleeing foes as swift developments unfold beyond expectations of Nazi leadership.
German troops clinging to Narvik shore under heavy bombardment
British naval forces pound Narvik positions as Germans lose mountain artillery and a battery in a Narvik churchyard is destroyed. A mortuary chapel is also smashed according to Riksgransen reports.
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Stockholm
Arctic
Narvik
German Capture Dombas Opens Oslo Trondheim Rail Link
Berlin reports the seizure of Dombas a key railway junction 100 miles south of Trondheim by advancing German forces in Norway. German troops earlier linked Oslo with the Trondheim port and seized Opdal to secure the main Oslo Trondheim rail line. Allied landings at Andalsnes face heavy resistance as fighting continues.
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Berlin
Dombas
Trondheim
Norway
Oslo
Storen
High Command
Opdal
Steren
Andalsnes
Pelas
Adolf Hitler
Last Day To Pay Poll Tax Before Saturday Election
Attention was directed to the fact that Saturday May 4 is the last day on which voters may qualify to participate in the important elections to be held in November. The law requires that two taxes must have been paid for the three years immediately preceding the election year. The last day this may be done is so. The President Vice President and members of Congress are to be elected in November.
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Hable
Herman Hable
Winchester
Richard Messer
State Health Department
Major Messer
Meredith
Richmond
State Board of Health
Congress
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Friendship Fire Company
the Friendship Fire
L. M. Nulton
Blossom Fete
Rouss Uniform
Clarke School
Berryville Auditorium
Roosevelt
May Illis
Drew Middleton
The
Associated Press
Budapest
Hungary
Slovakia
Templars
Ridgeley White
Bulletin
Riksgransen
Jeremy Tucker
Dixon
Gayle
Bill Bailey
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