Winchester Bicentennial 1952 Emblem Highlights Local History
The 200th birthday of Winchester in 1952 is marked by a bicentennial program recounting the town’s founding in 1744 and figures such as Lord Fairfax and Daniel Morgan. Emblem artwork by Baldridge features a colonial soldier, Daniel Morgan, and the Winchester seal with flags of Virginia, Britain, Colonial America, and the Confederacy. Special events include a luncheon for mayors, a Sixth of June War Between the States celebration, and a World Wars heroes tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Staff
United States
Winchester
Colonial House of Burgesses
Williamsburg
Baldridge
Washington Post
City of
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Lauck
Thomas, VI Lord Fairfax
Morgan Morgan
James Wood
George Washington
Daniel Morgan
Old Town
Confederate States of America
Commonwealth of
Thomas
Lord Fairfax
Col
James
Virginia
County Marks Bicentennial Weekend With Local Festivities
Frederick County observes the nation's 200th birthday weekend with concerts at Clearbrook Park and a reception in the new Board of Supervisors Room. Officials note space needs for county offices as Farm Craft Days and historic site visits draw visitors from out of town.
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Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department
Clearbrook Park
Bill Pike
Pike
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Loudoun St. Mall
Harry Myers
Belle Grove Plantation
Middletown
Isaac Hite
Thomas Jefferson
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Bicentennial Parade Lineup for Winchester Frederick Event
Parade lineup lists multiple divisions and units for the Four Day 4th of July observance in Winchester and Clarke counties. Includes official cars, marching units, police escorts, and antique cars with participants from Shenandoah to Martinsburg and各 affiliated groups.
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Alson H Smith
Smith
Winchester
H. Robert Edwards
Clarke Frederick
Res
Eng
John W Childs, Jr
Edinburgh
Enig
C.F. Dorsey
Nathan Day
John Driggs Co
Pleasant Valley
Drum & Bugie Corps
Virginia Lancers
Romney
American Legion Post
American Legion
VFW
Shenandoah
Antique Car Club
Majorette Marching Corps
Revengers
Martinsburg
War—Banner
Clarke CO
Berryville
Clarke
Abe Lincoln
Joseph Leisch
John Hardesty
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Royal Knights
Frederick County
Bicentennial
Will Owens
Opequon
Frederick Co
Board of Supervisors
Bicentennial Opequon
Raymond Fish
Gainsboro
Frederick Co. Board of Supervisors
Denny Cole
Stonewall
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Thomas Rosenberger
Back Creek
Thomas Malcolm
Shawnee
Seventh Day Adventist
Our Little Miss
W Va
Lynn Comer
Stephens City
Gore Fire Co
Shawnee Lions
Home Economics Extension Dept
Pauline Baccary
Connie Robinson
Pres
Spielman
Winchester-Frederick County Junior Historical Society
Mary Ann Light
Cathy Bowers
Whpl Radio—Dispatch
WGFL
Radio—Dispatch
Shawnee Raritan Club
Charles Dunn
Edwin Lambert
Dianne Hutzler
W.va
Quota Club
Commercial Travelers
Frederick County School Board
Melton Wright
Rouss Fire Company
American LaFrance
Hawthorne Garden Club
American Association of University Women
American Red Cross
Shawnee Fire Company
Business & Professional Women's Club
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frederick County Jayceetes
Jean Smith
Frederick
Jaycee
Lori Molden
Jaycees
Courtland Smith
Giles Cook
Front Royal
West Virginia Air Guard
Winchester Police
Sheriff's Department
Bicentennial Observance Highlights Civil Liberties Discussion
Rep J Kenneth Robinson urged strong government by the people praising the Declaration of Independence as a bold political statement. He warned of overregulation and blurred separation of powers while urging attentiveness by citizens. Del Al Smith Sen Byrd and Robinson received commemorative map copies. Alvin Dohme presented Ford certificates to Front Royal leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kenneth Robinson
Robinson
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
United States
del. AL Smith
Sen
Byrd
Rep. Robinson
Warren County
Alvin Dohme
Bicentennial Commission
Ford
Front Royal
William A. Lillard
Board of Supervisors
John K. Marlow
Weather summary for Northern Valley and Virginia
Partly cloudy through Tuesday with a chance of showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s to around 80, Lows in the 50s to 60s. Extended outlook shows unsettled conditions with warm, fair days midweek. Rainfall figures and historical data accompany the forecast.
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Virginia
Bicentennial Ball Celebrates July Fourth in Winchester
The Hamilton ballroom hosted a costumed Fourth of July Ball organized by Mrs C Ridgely White Jr and a committee of local couples. A midnight procession featured historical figures and songs as about 2000 attendees watched fireworks and a Follies Drill Team perform. Fire crews battled three small weekend fires with no major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ridgely White
Charles R. Duvall
Gerald Gildersleeve, Jr
William Miller
Patrick D.M. Robinson
John Rodman
Lord Fairfax
Rep
J. Kenneth Robinson
James Wood
Lee Taylor
George Washington
Thomas Byrd
Issac Zane
James Gordon
Morgan Morgan Ben Belchie
Jack Fretwell
Loudoun Mall
Morgan
Follies
Clearbrook
Winchester
Howard Johnson
Rt. 11
Greenwood
Friendship
South End
Wilkins Drive
Hillcrest Nursing Home
Cork St
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By Liz Kern
Tom Wood Baldridge
Washington
Joist Hite
Spottswood
George
Shenandoah Valley
Star
J. C. Ronalds
J.W. Arthur, Inc
E. Boscawen St
Smalts Florists, Inc
S. Braddock St
Funeral Home
Amherst ST
Robert M
St. John's Cemetery
the Stars
Chalmers L. Nelson
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Harley L. Ruble
Mrmera Ar Ievitanion
0Steeai
Suucree
Wtmote Tne
Omote
George Washington Hotel
HB. Pierce
John H. Enders Fire Company
Clarke County American Legion
Clarke County Booster’s Club
Clarke County Farm Bureau
Clarke County Young Farmers
Miss Berkeley County
Clarke County Lions Club
Clarke County Moose Club
WXVA
Charles Town
Clarke County Ruritan Club
Greenway
Boyce Fire Company
Boyce
Clarke County
Soldier's Rest Farm
S. Rober Koontz
Koontz
Carol Mauck
Rhoda Maddox
Fredericktowne Garden Club
Dorothy Nicholas
Shenandoah Council
Boy Scouts of America
Richard Nicholas
Shenandoah Area Council
Clearbrook Fire Company
George Whitacre
Commonwealth's
Larry Ambrogi
Stephens City Fire Company
ASCS
John Wolfe
Virginia McClure
Citizens Band Radio Club
Charles Anderson
Miss Citizens Band
Robin Payne
C.B. Radio Club
Greenwood Fire Company
Round Hill Ruritan Club
North Mt. Fire Company
Dick Wilson
Majorette Twirling
Donna Howard's
School of Baton Twirling
Winchester Fire
Gene Dailey
David Jurgens
Preservations of Historic
Pilot Club
Hampshire County High School
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Robert Pierce
Winchester Exchange Club
Optimist Club
Mount Jackson
Civil Air Patrol
Chares Evans Hughes
Hamilton
East Piccadilly
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