Apple Festival Committees Named for 1927 Event
The article lists numerous chairmen and directors for the 1927 Apple Festival, covering departments such as Finance, Budget, Publicity, Housing, Transportation, Greetings, Camp Site, Sales and Concessions, Apple Sales, Traffic, Street Decorations, Parades, Music, Dances, Admission and Tickets, Judges, Exhibition Grounds, Fire and Emergency services, Official Photographer, Orchard Tours, Program, School Participation, and Days for the Festival. It names individuals and roles including Walter D. Williams, Shirley Myers, T. Russell Cather, and Julian F. Ward among others, with many city and chamber leaders named as directors and coordinators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe
L. Harris
Mre
W A. Baker
John J. McCabe
W. W
Glass
Davertment
Finance
William Beverley
Ie Ephtsa
H. B. McCormac
Department of Publicity
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Lester D. Arnold
Frankh. Krebs
John Hoover
Col
Frances ‘Copper
Pred L. Glaize
Jon
F. Garlin Gray
Henry Steere
L. M. Alen
W. H. Mcllwee
Abncor Huntshberry
Karl Clowser
J. C. Oakes
Clifford D. Grim
John C. Cather
Department of Firemen
J. W. Sibert
Department of Emergency Service
H. D. Fuller
C. Frey Barr
Department of
J. Mack Noonan
H. Gray DeGrandge
Hugh 8. Duffey
Thomas B. Byrd
Weather outlook for coming week rains in south and snows in north
The Weather Bureau forecast for the week starting Monday predicts rains in the southern states and snow in the northern areas around Tuesday and later in the week. Early cold, then moderate temperatures, with colder conditions toward the end of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Atlantic
Market Maintains An Upward Trend
The stock market held an upward trend despite profit taking and short sales, with a strong closing. Total volume neared 1,100,000 shares traded. The brief item notes market resilience without detailing specific movers or indices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New Baptist Church Site Dedication Planned for Monday
Arrangements for a public dedication ceremony at 3 PM Monday for the new First Baptist Church on the Shumate lot at Washington and Piccadilly. Speakers include Rev Goodwin Frazier and Rev Murray D Mitchell. ground breaking and hymns featured, with weather backup at Shumate house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Shumate Lot
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
HB. T. Clark
Shumate House
Clark
Goodwin Frazier
Char Town
W. .Va
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
A. Parker
Berryville
John Wil
First Baptist
Siebe
Dad Doun
Chamberlain W S White Confined With Illness At Home
Mr W S White, who has been indisposed for some time, is now confined to his home with an attack of gripe. The notice records his illness and current residence status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5S. White
Guppe
Brother of late President Wilson dies in Baltimore
Joshua R Wilson, only brother of the late Woodrow Wilson, dies at 69 in Baltimore after a prolonged illness from Brights disease. He is survived by a widow and daughter Mrs. Alice Wilson McElroy of Nashville. Burial planned in Clarksville Tennessee where he returned home years ago. Funeral to be conducted by Dr J Horace Lase of Clarksville First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Joshua R Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Alice Wilson McHiroy
White House
Clarksville
Tenn
Casualty Company
Maryland Casualty Company
Lacy
J. Horace Lase
First Presbyterian Arch
Soyiatina’ Oke
Presb Church
Reais
Virginia
Winitchester
Merian Church
Clarkeville
Insull to be cited by Senate over campaign funds
Insull and two others face Senate citations as questions arise about a $65,000 Cook County campaign contribution in the Illinois primary and a $172,925 loaned sum used to influence U S senators. Insull says funds came from Commonwealth Edison Company and that part was borrowed, with a $19,000 check dated June 30, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Those Who Defy Church Bishops May Be Expelled
Vienna reports the Catholic episcopacy of Austria threatening excommunication for Catholics who ignore clergy appeals to ban modern dances. The bishops condemn dances of exotic origin including the fox-trot tango one-step shimmy and Charleston citing sensual music and attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vienna
Catholic Episcopacy of
Austria
Bishops of
Prominent Man Dies Suddenly In Hagerstown Home
HAGERSTOWN Md Feb 26 John W Seldman 67 prominent business man of Hagerstown died suddenly at his home on Virginia avenue today from a heart attack He was born in Chambersburg Pa and had lived in Hagerstown 28 years engaged in real estate and various other enterprises He is survived by his widow two sons one daughter a brother and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hagerstown
John W. Seldman
Virginia Avenue
Seldom
Chambersburg
Catlett Funeral Set For Monday At Chestnut Grove
The body of Jacob A Catlett of White Hall will be moved from Parletts funeral parlors due to snow blocked roads and transported to Chestnut Grove Church Monday morning for services at 11 30 led by Rev Keesecker from Will WV. Family procession leaves at 10 o clock. Interment follows at Chestnut Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Catlett
White Hall
Parlett
Chestnut Grove Church
Mr. Keesecker
Aoe Will
W. Va
Chestnut Grove
Stationery Used For the Festival Excites Interest
The Apple Blossom Festival stationery used at the George Washington Hotel drew interest as a letter from a traveler described by a female hand. The reply calls the stationery darling and springlike, noting the trip's climate and summer heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sf Atrone
George Washington
La Boheme at Empire Theater Premieres Monday
The Empire Theater screens La Boheme starting Monday with the original score by a special orchestra. Stars include Lillian Gish John Gilbert Rene Adoree and Karl Dane in a two hour production filmed in Paris. Afternoon shows offer lower prices with children admitted for 25 cents. Evening seats are 50 cents balcony and 75 cents orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
la Boheme
Washington
Winchester
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Ben Hur
Lillian Gish
John Gilbert
Rene Adoree
Karl Dane
George Hassell
Countess Maritza
Frank
The Talk of the Town Tonight and Every Saturday
A brief entry advertising weekly show nights. Readers are invited to attend performances each Saturday evening. The note is light on specifics and emphasizes ongoing venue entertainment.
Ford coupe stolen from Fansler recovered by pursuit
Mrs. George E. Fansler reported her Ford coupe taken from in front of her South Loudoun Street home. A young man stole the car but abandoned it on a side street when pursued, as police were alerted and surrounding towns notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Fansler
South
Loudoun Street
Fansier
Wright Condition Unchanged After Auto Wreck
Beverley Wright, manager of the George Washington Garage, remains in similar condition to yesterday at Georgetown University Hospital. His mother and aunt report he nodded when asked if better. doctors keep him quiet as fractures begin to knit, after a collision on the Lee Jackson Highway between Fairfax and Falls Church, Virginia, a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverley W. Wright
George Washington
Lee Jackson Highway
Fairfax
Wright
Sie
Antique sale and rental notices near Handley School
An antique sale listing for household items at 12 N. Kent St on February 28. Also notice of Legg property sale on March 5, 1927. Rental ad for a modern house with conveniences near Handley School by Frank Keckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Kent St
Handley School
Frank Keckley
Derby Tube Classic Sees 157 Derby Nominations
Louisville listed 157 entries for the fifty third Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 14. Among entrants are English bred Satrap and Justice F with strong two year old form, plus Enthusiastic Howard and other noted winners from England and Kentucky. Several horses from Virginia and Maryland are also entered, with owners including A. C. Schwartz and W. D. Montfort Jones among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Col. M J. Winn
Kentucky Jockey Club
Satrap
Justice F
Kiev
Stefan the Great
A. C. Schwartz
Kentucky
General Lee
Torchilia
Northland
Candy Queen
Audrey. Farm
Ie Be
Montfort
Jones
Creek Indian
Sir Barton-Kiluna
Memory
Odedphens
Mallard
Nevermore
Rosante
For Rent 714 S Washington St Apply 228 Main St
Classified rental notice lists two addresses 714 South Washington Street and 228 Main Street with application instructions. Indicates a rental opportunity with contact details and a date reference. No further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Washington St
Main St
Tire price offer prompts car owners to save now
Auto Parts Corp on Market Street advertises 30 x cords at 6.95 and 30 x over size 3 percent at 7.95, claiming remarkably low prices. Empire Theatre, on page it notes listings for the Empire Theatre in Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Parts Corp
Market St
Stratton Delights at Handley School High School program
Winchester music lovers praised Charles Stratton for an engaging Handley School concert. Enchanting numbers and strong enunciation drew a long ovation, with solos like Come Again and The Birthday of Cows highlighting a refined, soothing recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton
Winchester
Charles Stratten
Handley School
B Stratton
Bally-hoo advertising returns as Paris butchers tout bargains
In Paris, February reports say local butchers revive their bally-hoo sales tactics to entice customers amid inflation. Stores push low-cost lamb legs and other goods, signaling a shift from prosperity advertising to price-focused appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bally-Hool
Paris
Fire Alarm Turns Doyle From Footlights To Baseball
The Associated Press reports Chicago vaudeville veteran Jack Doyle, once a village cobbler in Holyoke, turned from acting after a fire alarm to become a major league baseball scout. The event follows his shift from stage to field amid the Cubs circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Associated Press
Chicago
Jack Doyle
Chicago Cubs
Holyoke
Handy Andy
Jack
Bucket Brigade
Foote
W C G T U to Sponsor Handley School Film Night
At Handley School Building the W C G T U sponsors an evening event at eight with a film titled Lest We We and a speaker Professor Garland Quarles. The program has no charge and invites public attendance. Also listed is a rental ad for a modern heated house on Herman Cameron Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley School
Garland Quarles
Pette Dromitesture
Sion
Herman
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Supreme Court
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Annapolis
Potomac River
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Clarksville, Tenn
Insull
Senate
Beverley Wright
Jones Brothers
Audley Farm
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Lachen and
Weinen
Bally
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