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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1975

Page

10

Secret Service On Hand For President At Apple Blossom

More than 160 Virginia State Troopers plus Secret Service agents will guard President Ford during the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. National Guardsmen and deputies add to city policing for the three day event while four Winchester Rescue Squad members serve as Presidential Emergency Medical Support Team. Fire protection remains at full force with special units for landing and take-off and a staff post at Handley High School. An error in the festival program incorrectly lists Sunday Horse Show times.

Fran Coombs Virginia Winchester Gerald R. Ford Secret Service Ford G. L. Rodgers Stephens City Fred Hildebrand National Frederick County John A. Harden Harden Benjamin W. Burkhart Ernest W. Burch David L. Zarefoss White House Gerald Ford John J. Hawse Handley High School Times Raritan Grounds Berryville Philadelphia Chichester Weightman Garne V Valley High School Brandywine Summitt Chichester High School Gay Hill Dawson Majorette America Dawson Martinsburg W.va West Virginia Europe Ambato Ecuador NBTA Atlantic Area U.S Judges Bureau Academy of Accredited Teachers and Contest Director's Guild Allan Wright York High School Wright Peninsula Area Montreux Ray McKinley Glenn Campbell Bob Hope Sonny and Cher Madison College Carl B. Miller Front Royal Maine Nevada Florida Miller University of Alabama China, Burma-India Air Force Reserve First Region Air Force Headquarters Andrews Air Force Base Diann Stout Baltimore Colts Stout Majorette Association Holly Hofmann Miss Hofmann Miss Ho

Apple Blossoms Parade Float to Carry Queen Shenandoah XLVIII

Miss Susan Ford will ride nearly 15 feet above the street on the Queen Shenandoah XLVIII float in the Grand Feature Parade. Fifty two floats follow the queen with princesses Miss Virginia Stephanie Ann Dowdy and Miss Warren County Ellen Shaffer among them. The Queen’s float, 30 by 12 feet and four tiers, is adorned with white and pink apple blossoms and described as a frosted coconut cake.

Shenandoah Susan Ford Handley Blvd Virginia Stephanie Ann Dowdy Ruby Boyd Queen Miss Ford

Concert Band Contest At Shenandoah Draws 3000 Musicians

Shenandoah College hosts a Concert Band Contest with 33 bands, each averaging 85 to 90 players, totaling about 3000 participants. Judges include Dr. William D. Revelli and Dr. Donald McGinnis. The event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. today and resumes tomorrow 8 a.m. with non stop sessions.

Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music Bill Collins Collins Donald McGinnis Ohio State University Joe Barry Mullins University of Southern Mississippi

1975 Apple Blossom Parade Judges Announced

Dr. Charlotte A. Collins announces the 1975 Apple Blossom Parade judges with notable figures such as James McGarity and Dr. Stephen Johnston. Awards emphasize experience, score sheets, and staff contributions. the lineup includes experts in marching bands, majorettes, and color guards from numerous U.S. organizations.

Charlotte A. Collins Department of Parade Collins Apple Blossom Headquarters Virginia Trenary

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