Apple Blossom Festival draws wide legion parade support
Directors report strong response from American Legion posts in Hagerstown Cumberland Frostburg Baltimore and other Maryland towns for drum and bugle corps in the Seventh Annual Apple Blossom Festival. Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce back the municipal band and invitations are available to boost publicity for the spring fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson F. Richards
Maryland
American Legion
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Frostburg
Baltimore
Cumberland Valley
Richards
W. W. Glass
James R. DuShane
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
Boy Scout
Inspector Denies Involvement In raid at Brannon home
Persell Plank, city weights and measures inspector, announced he took no part in the liquor search at W L Brannon's residence. He said the warrant was served by the city sergeant and the search conducted by two police officers, with Plank deputized to accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persell Plank
W.L. Brannon
Plank
Spencer's Body Taken Today for Burial in Vermont
The body of Alton H. Spencer traveling salesman for a Philadelphia marble firm died early yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. He will be taken to his St. Johnsburg Vermont home for burial this afternoon leaving at five o clock on the Pennsylvania Railroad with friends. A brother and the deceased's fiancée Doris Nelson of Springfield arrived here yesterday afternoon. Spencer was well known in Winchester and had worked for the Vermont Marble Company about two years and was a Middlebury College graduate member of Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Upsilon and Sutherland Falls Lodge 108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton H. Spencer
Philadelphia
Winchester Memorial Hospital
St. Johnsburg
Vermont
Pennsylvania Railroad
A. M. Spencer
Hiss Doris Nelson
Springfield
Mass
Spencer
Winchester
G. Reginald Haines
Masonic
M. C. Robinson
Vermont Marble Company
Robinson
Joe von Mortimer Robinson
Pdelphia
Middlebury
Auto Used In Attempted Bank Raid Located Near Bank
The auto used in the Citizens Savings Bank robbery attempt was found in a public garage 12 blocks from the bank, ten minutes after the hold up. Police traced a Virginia license plate 3704 to a tall man who drove the car in a hurried manner, with Washington sighting considered. Authorities say the Virginia plates were issued to a man with a fictitious Richmond address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Citizens Savings Bank
Washington
Virginia
Richmond
Market Moves Into New Highest Ground For Year
New York March 29 trading rose to record buying momentum with broad gains across leading railroad shares and select industrials and utilities. The market entered the final half hour late and closed strong as the general rail average joined the rise, with about 2,750,000 shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woolen Mills to be paid 30000 for fire loss
The Brucetown Woolen Mills Company receives 30000 from insurance for a fire that destroyed the Bruce town plant last Saturday. Adjuster Connelly, Southern Adjustment Bureau, handled the settlement. The firm plans rebuilding at a new site, possibly Clearbrook, with expanded capacity and continued employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saacous Woolen Mills Company
Brucetown
Connelly
Southern Adjustment Bureau
Riond
Robert Friend
Richmond
F. T. McFaden
Woolen Mills Company
Clearbrook
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Company
Brucetown Woolen Mills Company
Fine Spirit of Patriotism Shown By Local People
The Star notes Winchester and Frederick County citizens provide support to the Virginia Children's Home Society aiding homeless children outside the local area. The local Red Cross chapter funds help for children statewide, reflecting a strong community patriotism and charitable spirit as citizens aid those unable to help themselves.
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the Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Children's Home Society
The
Red Cross
Virginia Children’s Home Society
Opponents of Prohibition Gain In Australia
Melbourne voters show strong opposition to extending prohibition in Victoria as 422,581 vote against 326,553 with 750,000 of 1,029,220 counted. The referendum results favor opponents despite local district majorities for prohibition.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Victoria
Australia
Tire sale at cost for United States tires and tubes
After acquiring Ramsburg Auto Supply Co, United States tires and tubes are offered at cost. Size 29 x 4.40 priced at $4.50 and 30 x 3% at $6, with all sizes available. Winchester Drive Yourself System promoted by N. K. Green, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsburg Auto Supply Co
United States
Winchester Democrats set April 1 primary for city council
W Nelson Page chair asks all Democratic voters in Winchester to cast ballots April 1 in a primary selecting six candidates for the City Council. Three nominees will be chosen from each ward, with voting locations in the south and north end precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nelson Page
City Democratic Executive Committee
Winchester
Boscawen Street
Boscawen
Friendship Engine House
Reuss
City Hall
Sarah Zane
Fouth
Fred W. Forney
Herman H. Hable
J. Henkel Henry
Lawrence C. Hollis
Peyton J. Marshall
R. Frank Barr
B. F. Davis
W. W. Dellinger
Fred L. Glaize
John H. Rosenberger
Democratic Executive Committee
Square Dance At Friendship Hall Tonight
A large crowd is expected at Friendship Hall for a square dance at 8 o clock tonight. Out of town guests plan to attend and music will be provided. Proceeds benefit the Friendship Fire Company.
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Friendship Hall
Friendship Fire Company
Davis Targets Sidewalks and Sanitation for Second Ward
Voters of the Second Ward are urged to support B F Davis who promises no personal gain and dedicates time to improving sidewalks streets and alleys. He praises Winchester and asks residents to vote Tuesday for a cleaner, more sanitary town.
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Second Ward
Winchester
B. F. Davis
Eight Indictments Return in Clarke County Virginia
Clarke County Circuit Court grand jury returns eight true bills with Guilty pleas for liquor transportation on Ritter and Cain of Winchester. Others include forging a name, theft from a Millwood meat house, and nuisance charges. New Scout Troop No. 2 organized. Boy Scouts awaiting Admiral Byrd visit. local cannery plans 60 acres of tomatoes.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Roger Ritter
John Cain
Winchester
Walker ‘Johnson
H. E. Hansucker
Millwood
E. L. Alger
Lavel McDonald
Harris Bell
B.S. Morgan
A. K. Green
Thomson Sowers
J. D. Butler
Charles A. Jones
T. S. Gibson
John W. Holland
J. W. Bell
C. K. Sowers
L. H. Morgan
J. D. Griffing
W E. Cornwell
G. W. Crawford
J. M. Carr
The
Presbyterian Church
E C. Hatcher
Thaxton
Police Committee Denies Concurrence On Dismissal
Charles H. Harper, chairman of the police committee, stated today that no police committee meeting had occurred and no concurrence was given to dismiss an officer from the local force, contradicting earlier reports of a agreed action.
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Good Authority
Charles H. Harper
Dennison Crepe Paper and Apple Blossom Sprays Bargain
People’s Bargain Store advertises Dennison crepe paper in all colors at 10 cents per fold and Apple Blossom Sprays also at 10 cents per spray, presenting a value offer for shoppers.
Just Received Shipment High Grade Lime for Spraying
MO W ROSENBERGER advertises a ready stock of high grade lime for spraying with a prompt call to purchase. The note appears as a small classified style notice dated March 29.
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MO W. Rosenberger
Virginia bricks rank favorably with any in United States
Virginia bricks perform well in tests of transverse and compressive strength and absorption. A Virginia Tech bulletin notes many manufacturers contributed samples from 93 percent of Virginia brick production and tested after freeze thaw cycles.
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Blacksburg
Virginia
United States
John W. Whittemore
Virginia P. Technic Institute
Paul 8. Dear
American Society For
Engineering Experiment Station
Milk fund aids John Kerr School milk parties continues
Two and a half months remain in the term and milk donations to the Women's Civic League sustain daily pint portions for John Kerr School children. Beneficiaries show health gains and better study readiness as contributors like Mrs. Phil H. Gold and others provide funds through the league.
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John Kerr School
Women's Civic League
Phil H. Gold
The
W. A. Baker
H. K. Russell
Federated Council of Church Women
George W. Kurtz
Business Women’s Circle of the Presbyterian Church
J. Henkel Henry
Mete Hamburger
Allen Nic
Independent candidate for council in June election
Fred A. Robinson announces candidacy for city council in the June election as an independent. The notice is dated March 27, 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Robinson
Principles Of American Delegation Approves Firemen Frolic Plan
A Winchester city meeting of four volunteer fire companies approved a Firemen's Frolic on the first night of the Seventh Apple Blossom Festival. Four silver cups will be awarded to visiting companies for parade achievements. no local company will compete. The parade starts at George Washington Hotel, with a handloom banquet at Handley High School grounds.
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Piremen
Winchester
Richards
James R. DuShane
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
George Washington Hotel
Piccadilly Street
Loudoun Street
Gerrard Street
Handley High School
Handley
Louis Armel
H. Clay Manuel
Edward Grim
Pneumonia Fatal Toxas Henson At Middletown Home
James Carl Henson died at his parents home in Middletown Virginia from pneumonia after ten days illness. He was 32, born January 21, 1899. Survived by parents five siblings. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at home with Rev J Hupman officiating and interment Mount Carmel Cemetery.
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Middletown
James Carl Henson
Robert P. Henson
Edward
Sydnor
Woodrow Henson
Irene Miller
Ruth Miller
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. H. Hupman
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Leidig Property to be Sold at Noon Saturday
The Leidig property at 301 and 303 National Avenue will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday March 29. A ten room double residence with a fine corner lot suitable for a business, conveniently near the new school. Rents amount to $540 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Avenue
Court House
No Differences Found Between Hoover and Conferees
London dispatches report the State Department flatly stating there are no differences of view between President Hoover and the American naval delegation. The purpose is to explore a plan reducing armament and preserving world peace, with hope for acceptance by the American people and alignment with traditional policies. Washington also weighs actions on a six week delay to fund the naval program while the London talks proceed.
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London
United States
France
Hoover
Witon
Cotton
State Department
Ae Ae
Eee
Washington
House
French
Idaho
House Appropriations
Swanson
Mar
Senate
Virginia
Foreign Relations Committee
White House
America
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Robert B. Nelson
Prohibition
Tire Sale
N. K. Green
Clarke
Boy Scouts
Mr. Carr
Police Committee
Dennison
People's Bargain Store
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