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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1935

Page

5

Narcissus Show Lists Eleven Classes For March Event

The fourth annual Narcissus Show at the National Guard Armory in Alexandria on April 11-12 invites amateur flower growers to enter eleven classes. Exhibits open April 10 with judging and sales to support the Garden Club of Virginia.

National Guard Alexandria Floyd Harris Aldie Garden Club of Virginia Richard Wainwright, Jr Leesburg Richard Hammett Taylor Burkee Leslie H. Gray

Noted Mill In Rock Creek Park May Run Again

The Pierce Mill in Rock Creek Park may resume operation with original style wooden machinery built by the Fitz Overshot Water Wheel Company of Hanover, Pennsylvania. The National Park Service awarded the contract to reproduce the historic milling gear as part of a public works restoration effort.

Washington PWA George Washington Dogue Run Mount Vernon Winchester Washington Mill

Famous Cherry Trees May Bloom Next Week End

Washington park officials predicted the single Japanese cherry blossoms will be out next Sunday and at their best then. Railroads and bus lines prepared excursions for the weekend. The American Automobile Association and Keystone Automobile Club expect thousands of out of town motorists to attend. The single blossoms at the Tidal Basin stay in bloom about a week to ten days before the double blossoms appear at East Potomac Park about a week later.

Washington Park Washington American Automobile Association Keystone Automobile Club Tidal Basin East Potomac Park

School Bus Tag Rules Announced

Andrew Bell receives from John Q. Rhodes Jr. directions on school bus licensing. Truck tags issued to bus owners until term end, with exchange to H tags if renewing contracts. For summer For Hire use, exchange T to TH tags and then to H tags for school bus operation. Summer passenger service requires H tags.

Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce John Q. Rhodes, Jr Division of Motor Vehicles

Clarke County Jury Returns True Bills and Sentences

A Clarke County grand jury indicted Garland Athey Kenneth Trenary and others on felonies and theft. Levi Harris admitted stealing four dams earning two years in prison. Virgil Smallwood and Jack Willis pleaded guilty and received jail terms. Local churches plan union services for Passion Week and Easter. Robert Riley’s orchestra will play for a March 28 dance to aid Clarke milk fund. Organ recital April 8 supports Golden Rule Circle.

Berryville Clarke County Garland Athey Kenneth Trenary Allen Gaunt Dave Peacemaker Roosevelt Turner James Burke Boyce Winchester Levi Harris Susan Johnson Virgil Smallwood Jack Willis George Holmes J. T. Dove J. J. Copenhaver Garver Charles Edwards Richardb. Smith A. L. Withers Duncan Memorial Methodist Grace Episcopal Presbyterian Baptist Robert Riley Women’s Club Milk Fund R. Deane Shure Golden Rule Circle King’s Daughters and Sons Grace Episcopal Church Washington Hotel Williard Columbia College of Christian Education

Note Increase In City Farms In Depression Era

The Winchester area shows a leap in farming as the back to the land movement grows amid the depression. Louis C. Dawson reports 53 farms now versus 20 on April 1, 1930 in Harrisonburg, noting the census bureau did not define farm.

Winchester Louis C. Dawson Harrisonburg Dawson

Lenten Service At White Post Observed

The Lenten service at Meade Memorial Church in White Post will be held at 4 30 o clock tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Mayers of Middleburg will conduct.

Meade Memorial Church White Post Mr. Mayers Middleburg

Davis and Ward Family Visits Noted in Local Dispatch

The text records an exchange of service with Rev. Mr. Rowland to be at Middleburg on a designated day. Miss Arabelle Davies of Baltimore is due to arrive this evening to visit her aunt Mrs. Julian F. Ward at her home on South Washington.

Rowland Middleburg Arabelle Davies Baltimore Julian F. Ward South Washington

Mrs Mort Estate Appointed to Bank Administrator

The Farmers and Merchants National Bank & Trust Company named administrator of the late Mrs Maggie Mort estate. Bond posted of $2,000. Estate listed as $2,483.15 in cash with appraisers J H Yost R Smith and Kenzil Whitacre.

Farmers and Merchants National Bank & Trust Company Administr Ator Maggie Mort J. H. Yost R. & Smith Kenzil Whitacre

Hall's Expectorant Promises Quick Cough Relief

Promoted as a Pleasant remedy for throat irritation, Hall's Expectorant claims rapid relief for cold related coughs. Marketed for over 25 years, it is in strong demand at Peoples Service Drug Store on 9 North Main Street offering three sizes from 60 cents to a dollar.

Hall Peoples Service Drug Store North Main Street North ¢ Main Street Winchester

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