Apple Blossom Festival Plans Take Shape in Winchester
A mass meeting of 200 to 250 Winchester Frederick County citizens endorsed the fourth annual Apple Blossom Festival to be held in spring likely in late April. The Little Valley’s cooperation from rail lines was pledged and donations poured in. deficits from prior years were cleared, and J. Clay DeGrange was named director general with Andrew Bell as publicity director.
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Winchester
George Washington
Hela Railroad Lines
Virginia
Arob
Frederick County
H. Clay DeGrange
William E. Cooper
Philip Williams
Williams
Cess
Shenandoah Valley
J. Clay DeGrange
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
J. 8. Haldeman
William Trace
H. Roser
Eee
A. Cormac
Cbert Smith
Husk S
Duttey
A. Robinson
J. C. Oakes
Phas
John C. Cather
Fred
L. Harris
W. A. Baker
Lucy F. Kurtz
Opal. Robinson
T. B. Patton
Robert L. Gray
Carlin
Carlton M. Collins
Martha
Stowers
W. H. Mcllwee
Jolliffe
Henry Steere
J. Mack Noonan
Eugene B. Cooper
J. Fred. Goss
Walker McC. Bond
William Beverley
Cok Bryan
Conrad
Abe Novick
Masons Complete Pavilion at Blue Ridge Sanatorium
The George W. Wright Memorial tuberculosis pavilion at Blue Ridge Sanatorium near Charlottesville is finished. Built by the Masonic Relief Foundation of Virginia at a cost over 137000, the 223 by 58 foot two story brick concrete building houses 28 wards, an operating and X ray room, several clinics, a roof garden and staff facilities with modern systems. The pavilion, funded entirely by voluntary Masonic contributions, will be state controlled and open to Masons in good standing and their dependents, with beds available to others if unused.
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George W. Wright
Blue Ridge Sanatorium
Charlottesville
Masonic ‘Relief Foundation of Virginia, Inc
Grand’ Masonic Lodge of Virginia
Masonic Grand Lodge
Virginia
Crech
Mary Garden Stricken by Bronchitis in Baltimore
Mary Garden star of the Chicago Civic Opera Company was confined to bed in a Baltimore hotel after singing in Resurrection last night. Physicians said she has bronchitis not serious but may cancel her Washington appearance tomorrow due to the illness.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Mary Garden
Chicago Civic Opera Company
Washington
Youthful Bandits Take $1 800 From Baltimore Man
In east Baltimore, two youthful bandits robbed laundry owner Charles J E Spann of about 1800 dollars from his briefcase as he approached his car. A blow to the head felled him, a pistol was pressed to his neck, and the robbers fled in a nearby car before neighbors could overtake them.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Charles JE. Spann
Spann
Mrs Clara Fultz Visits Woodstock for Day on Business
Mrs V Fultz left for Woodstock Virginia where she is spending the day on business. Mrs May G Mort has returned from New York after ten days buying for the Betty Shoppe.
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Clara ‘V. Fultz
Woodstock
May G. Mort
New York
Lady Astor Talks Transatlantic Call With Virginia Friends
In Virginia, Lady Nancy Astor in London joins a first trans Atlantic radio telephone link with Richmond publisher John Stewart Bryan and Virginia figures including Governor Harry Byrd and Mayor Bright. She expresses gratitude and says she loves Virginia and hopes to visit again soon.
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Associated Press
RIC Va
Nancy Astor
Virginia
British Isles
St. James Square
London
John Stewart Bryan
Richmond News-Leader
Stewart Bryan
Richmond
Nannie
Nannie Langhorn
Anly
Harry Byrd
Mayor Bright
Elsie Scott
Eugie Fairfax
Surgeons Decline Operation On Injured Justice Official
Johns Hopkins surgeons deem removal of a bullet near the spine too dangerous. The shooter Rooney Helsley killed himself after the incident. Justice Funkhouser sought reimbursement from Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors for hospital bills and lost time. the board said no authority to pay.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Rooney Helsley
Justice Funkhouser
Helsley
Funkhouser
Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors
Fruit Buds Reported In Good Condition Nationwide
Washington February 16 weather notes show favorable conditions for winter grains in Virginia and southeast truck crops. Tobacco marketing prospects plus fruit buds described as in good condition after week ending yesterday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Shanghai region trembles after Sun's setback in southern China
Shanghai again faces threat as Sun Chuan Sang's defeat appears to imperil the city. Hangchow nears fall, Chuchow is recaptured, and desertion rumors circulate. British troops reach Shanghai while northern forces push into Henan with Chang Tsoi Lin and Chang Tsung Chang gaining ground. Feng Yu Hsiang reportedly mobilizes 120 000 men for renewed Honan drive.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Marsal Sun Chuan Sang
Hangchow
Chekiang
Chuchow
Marshal Su
Kellogg
China
Marshall Chang Tsoi-Lin
Chang Tsung-Chang
Shantung
Henan
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Honan
Legion Show Reservations Open For Thursday Night
Taxi service ad notes 25c local fare, 50c for 2 3 or 4 persons, phone 260. Aulick Gibbens located at 32 E Piccadilly St. Advertising a legion show with reservations for Thursday night.
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Aulick
Legion
Banks of Group 3 Meet in Staunton Next Tuesday
Winchester bankers attend the annual convention of Group No. 3 of the Virginia Bankers Association to be held Tuesday at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton. J. & Price of Luray chairs the group. sessions open at 10 AM with prayers, welcomes, and officer elections.
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BANKS
Staunton
Winchester
Virginia Bankers’ Association
Stonewall Jackson
J. &. Price
Luray
Claude M. Hosser
Central Methodist Episcopal Church, South
L. W. HM. Peyton
Harmon B.greene
Cherrydale
Marshall
M. KE. . Bristow
Bank Examiner of
Virginia
M. G. Fields
Russell Caldwell
Stanton
Trini
R. Gray
Williama
Henry St. George Tucker
Snakes Basking in Sun Roam Shenandoah County
Lee Buracker, 17, caretaker for Baltimoreans’ summer homes in Shenandoah National Park, reports a colony of hissing black racers, rattlers, and copperheads sunning on mountain ledges. He fought one snake that stood on its tail and killed another after it attacked his quarters. Buracker’s mother previously killed a black racer in her mountain home with an axe.
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Lee Buracker
Burracker
Buracker
B. Buracker
Rumors of More Rail Combinations Lift Stocks
Rumors of further railroad combinations sparked speculative enthusiasm in New York trading. Rail shares advanced while industrials recovered from early losses with some soft spots. Call money remained at 414 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Withdraw Captive From Gotham Stage
New York producers halted the play The Captive just before showtime as part of a stage clean up raid. They described continuing the production as unwise and impolitic amid the raid and court room matinee context.
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Associated Press
New York
Snow slides kill and bury workers at Big Creek camp
Fresno reports eleven dead and three missing after two avalanches at California Edison Camp No. 72 Big Creek 75 miles west of Fresno. Rescue crews searched late into the night as some bodies were buried and not recoverable until spring thaws. Edison officials expect all injuries to recover. In Japan 158 dead, 29 missing, 100 injured from snowstorms and related avalanches.
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Associated Press
Fresno
Cal
California Edison Company
Big Creek
Here
Edison Company
Japan
Tokio
Marshal Sun Declines Kellogg War Area Exemption Plan
Shanghai authorities reject Secretary Kellogg's proposal to exempt Shanghai from the ongoing north south war. Marshal Sun Chuanfu, representing the provincial foreign affairs commissioner, issued a statement declining the exemption in the current conflict.
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Marshal Sun
Kellogg
Associated Press
Shanghai
Proposa
Chuan
Flu Epidemic Wanes as Japan Sees 80 000 Cases
Tokyo reports 80 000 influenza cases from January 1 to February 4 with about 700 deaths. Officials say the number of fatalities is lower than in past years while the epidemic shows signs of waning.
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Japan
Associated Press
Tokio
Home Office Today
Armament Limitation Aims Addressed by U S Officials
Washington reports indicate tentative acceptance from Japan and Britain for a four power arms talks with the United States while France and Italy signify demurrals. Officials note France’s rejection shakes hopes for a broad conference. Italy plans to follow France, leaving the next step in American efforts unclear.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Italy
Laly
Rome
Coolidge
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Fireman Killed As Four-Story Block Burns In Lycoming County
A deadly blaze in Williamsport destroys the Linth block four stories high causing an estimated loss of 1 million dollars. Fireman Charles T. Mahoney perished while entering a collapsing roof. Sleepers on upper floors, including women and children, were rescued down ladders as the ground floor housed a theatre and three stores.
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Associated Press
Williamsport
Charles T. Mahoney
Bank of Manhattan president declines to discuss Western Maryland sale
A large block of Western Maryland Railroad stock seized by the alien property custodian was sold to the American Trust Company of New York for about 4 010 000. Stephen S. of Bank of Manhattan said he did not know the buyer and declined further comment. The sale involved 65 000 shares of Western Maryland stock and related property of the Duetsch Bank of Germany.
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Washington
Western Maryland Railroad
I Pttan Company of
New York
Howard Sutherland
New York ” Teue
Ommon
Prat Safes
Merlih
Sutherland
Stephener
Bank of Mant Company
Allen Property
Gale
Waltse
Heggrbasetah
Maryland
Duetach’ Bank of Germany
Shenandoah Supervisors Vote to Cut Taxes in County
Shenandoah supervisors vote to reduce the tax rate by 26 cents amid debate over reassessing abolished land and personal property taxes. Officials argue funds are needed for county road repairs as Shenandoah joins Frederick and Warren counties in tax relief efforts.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Byrd
Buckley matriarch Mrs Mary Buckley dies after illness
Mrs Mary Buckley widow of Charles B Buckley and mother of Frank L Buckley died last evening at her son's home on South Stewart Street after years of Bright's disease and complications. She was 77 and born in Wappinger's Falls New York. Body to be taken there for funeral Friday.
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Mary B. Buckley
Charles , B. Buckley
Frank L. Buckley
South Stewart Street
Bright
Miners Propose Two Year Wage Agreement
Miners present a two year wage contract proposal. The accord seeks recognition of industry inadequacies and wage adjustments to stabilize mining operations. Key figures include John L. Lewis of the Miners Association and national industry leadership.
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Rosa
Miamti
The
Mineraline “of America
John l. Lewis
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