Major Allen to Marshal Apple Blossom Parade
Major L. M. Allen will serve as Grand Marshal for the Trail of the Pink Petals parade at the Apple Blossom Festival. The one o'clock formation precedes a two o'clock march with Clearfield Band and Swift Mission Brigade leading, followed by Queen Shenandoah IV and multiple American Legion and VFW floats and bands from several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Allen
Royal Float
Clearfield, Pa
Legion Band
Swift Mission Brigade
L. M. Allen
C. W. Hollis
Allen
E. C. Goss
W. A. Baker
J. P. Hayley
George H. Grim
Cameron (Market) Street
Piccadilly Street
Clearfield
American Legion
Drum and Bugle Corps
Pittsburgh
Queen Shenandoah IV
Gretchen Bigelow
Thomson
Hancock Post
Hancock, Md
Hershey Post
Erican Legion
Hershey
Covington
Fairmont
Cumberland Post
Cumberland, Md
Piedmont
W. Va
Duquesne, Post
Duquesne
West Newton
Keyser
Charles Town
Overseas
Washington, D. C
Champagne Post
Baltimore
Boscawen
Water) Street
Marshalls
J. T. Engle
Roy A. Cather
Henry Moling, Jr
Augusta Military Academy
Fort Defiance
Winchester Rotary Club
Winchester
John Marshall High School Band
Richmond
van Wert
Ohio
C. L. Robinson
Coronation Invitations and Beauty Masks Draw Attention
In London during the Coronation period women seek invitations for lunches and teas while beauticians promote facial masks to counter wear from late nights. Jean Cleland notes masks tone the skin quickly, sparking thoughts on Scotland Yard’s possible concerns.
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Jean Cleland
London
Old Scotland Yard
Windsor and Wallis Reunited At Castle de Cande
Edward VIII Duke of Windsor joined Wallis Warfield Simpson at Castle de Cande in Monts France after five months apart. He traveled from St Wolfgang Austria by train and car arriving at 1 45 PM. The lovers embraced on the doorway as guards watched at the mossy chateau. Wallis walked the gardens while a small house party awaited luncheon inside.
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France
Wallis Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
Edward
Wallis
Tours Police
Frank Mellwee Dies Suddently
Mrs. Mason Snapp and Mrs. 8. J. Goode report the sudden death of their brother Frank Mellwee of Washington last night. He was born in Frederick county and taught in local schools before serving in the Navy supply department as chief buyer for the Naval Yards in Washington. He leaves a wife Annie Albin, a daughter Virginia Cummins, a son William Mellwee, and several siblings. Funeral services in Washington will be at 2:30 p.m. with A. F. & A. M. officials in charge.
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Mason Snapp
J. Goode
Frank Mellwee
Washington
James Taylor
Victoria Gandewell Mc
G. W. Haenchel
Nrew Small Academy
Rockville
Supply Department of
the Navy
Naval Yards
Annie Albin
Stephens City
Virginia Cummins
Apple Blossom Festival Pause Notices Star Publication
The Star will not publish on Saturday May 8 during the Apple Blossom Festival. The Evening Star notes a temporary suspension of issues on that date.
Festival Needs 500 Dollars, Says Fowle
Apple Blossom Festival finance chief Philip Fowle reports 15 percent more contributors this year but the fund remains $500 short of the goal. New member John G. Fosbrink, Baltimore and Ohio freight agent, joined the Finance committee as $195 more was secured from numerous small donors including local businesses and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Fosbrink
Baltimore and Ohio
Philip Fowle
Fowle
Stewart Bell
Busy Bee
Chapman Motor Co
C. Vernon Eddy
Eseeve
Margaret L. Hodgson
Kern's Billiard and Bowling Src
Bcs
All Gee Oe
Harry R. Kern
Csccsessves
Roman Brothers
J.C. Penny
Pure Oil Service Station
P. G. Ireland
Mer
Clarence J. Robinson
Winchester Casket Co
Winchester Coca-Cola
Odcki Ca
Teachers For Ensuing Term Are Selected
At a Frederick County School Board meeting yesterday nearly all of the teachers for the next year were appointed. Some schools still await appointments and transfers are possible. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline said teachers may be moved within the county to serve the schools best interests. The board will tour Gore Virginia on Monday at 4 PM with an engineer to inspect sites for a proposed new high school. We will report when a construction start date is set.
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Frederick+ County
Leslie D. Kline
Kline
Gere
McKiwee Municipal Band to Open Shenandoah Apple Blossom Fest
The 42 member McKiwee Municipal Band under Prof. W H Mellwee will perform the opening concert Friday at 8 pm on Handley High School grounds featuring Dixie and a fireworks display. Seats for the pageant area may be used for listening.
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Dixie
McKiiwee Municipal
Handley High School
Shenandoah
W. H. Mellwee
Man Sentenced To Be Flogged Loses Appeal
Gilbert Crabtree a 45 WPA worker was sentenced to ten lashes for wife beating. his appeal to the Ul Court before Chief Judge D Lindley Sloan was heard. No indication was given if the sentence would stand.
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Cumberland
Gilbert Crabtree
WPA
Ul Court
D. Lindley Sloan
Crabtree
House of Correction
Philip Roman
Roman
No Women On Picket Duty
Hollywood's central strike committee ordered women marchers off picket lines today following trouble at the Westmore salon. An official blamed a framed act by attackers, while Westmore Brothers claim their salon suffered about 15 000 dollars in damage and no strike participants were involved.
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Hollywood
Central Strike Committee
Hollyrot Motion Picture Studios
Westmore’s
House of Westmore
Westmore Brothers
Federated Motion Picture Crafts
Westmore Salon
Road Damage Threatens Virginia Highway Plans
Richmond May 4 Flood damage to Virginia roads may force revamping of a 22 million highway allotment. Highway Commissioner Henry G Shirley said no exact figure yet but repairs will hit the secondary system and funding may come from the construction fund. Department engineers are compiling damage data in the next few days.
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Richmond
Henry G. Shirley
Ley
Apple Queen festival highlighted in Shenandoah Valley
Editorial notes an increase in queens and courts across the republic with the Shenandoah Apple Blossom festival in western Maryland and Virginia. Queen Shenandoah the Fourteenth rules this year as visitors from across the nation attend the blooming spectacle in Winchester and Baltimore.
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Baltimore News-Post
Republic
Ours
Europe
Shenandoah
Cumberland
Maryland
Brother Shot to Death Shocks Guards
A narrative reports the killing of a man who was shot to death, with guards providing testimony or reaction. The piece details the incident and the immediate aftermath, focusing on the impact on security personnel and the surrounding investigation.
Miner’s brother testifies of fatal shooting by mine guards
Jasper Clouse testified before the La Follette committee that Lloyd Clouse, a United Mine Workers organizer, was shot to death and he was beaten in Verda after deputies of Harlan-Wallis Coal Co fired 10 to 12 rounds. The witness sobered details of the ambush and warned by the firm manager not to testify.
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Washington
Jasper Clouse
Kentucky
Senate
Harlan-Wallis Coal Company
la Follette Civil Liberties Committee
Verda
Harlan County
Lloyd Clouse
United Mine Workers
Bill Lewis
Melvin Moore
Clouse
Markham Clouse
Lewis
Moore
Luke
Lee Hubbard
Herlan- Wallins
Pearl Bassham
Logan Middleton
Maynard Hobbs
Lloyd
King Crowned Four Times In A Single Day
London May 4. King George VI is crowned four times in one day. He visits Westminster Abbey to rehearse for the May 12 coronation and practices the rite with the Archbishop of Canterbury for two hours. Queen Elizabeth participates in the rehearsal while her own crowning remains un rehearsed.
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London
George VI
Westminster Abey
Canterbury
Elizabeth
Death Certificate Signed in Strange Cult Case at Monticello
In Monticello Utah on May 4 the death certificate for Marie M Ogden leader of the Home of Truth cult was signed by candlelight ending the state’s involvement for now. Evamsey of the State Health Department said no prosecution is planned. Ogden’s followers claim she is not truly dead and that death was only temporary.
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Monticello
Utah
Evamsey
State Health Department
Marie M. Ogden
The
Home of Truth
Wanted Two Copies of The Star Saturday March 27
Advertises payment of 25 cents for two copies in good condition. Readers asked to bring them to The Star Office.
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Star Office
Apple Blossom Festival Bloom Reaches Peak in Shenandoah Valley
Thousands of trees in the Shenandoah Valley fruit belt show peak bloom with pink and white petals scenting the air. The Yorks expect full blossoms by Thursday though some early varieties may drop petals. bloom remains strong for the two day festival. Observers note a heavier crop than usual, with fruit bud development later in July. Tourists flock to view orchards this week.
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Shenandoah Valley
Handley Cherry Trees In Bloom at Handley Campus
W R Legge announces 66 double flowering Japanese cherry trees at Handley are in full bloom along the south campus border near Jefferson Street. Fukurokuju blooms are lighter and waning while Kwanvan blooms peak, viewed via Valley Avenue and Gerrard first street. Visitors welcome with consent to view. no picking.
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W. R. Legge
Handley
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Jefferson Street
Legge
Valley Avenue
Gerrard
Gerrard Street
Handley Boulevard
The Star unveils new makeup for inside pages
The Star announces a system change with social and personal news moved to page eight and automobile material to a new page. Readers encouraged to send suggestions and criticisms for thorough review.
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Star
Auction Lease of 50 Acre Pasture at Court House
Auction notice for lease of 50 acre pasture to be held at Court House on May 6 at 11 a.m. conducted by Harry L. McCann, receiver.
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Court House
Harry L. McCann
Car Washer Wanted for Festival at Hughes Motor Co
Job notice seeks a car washer for a festival at Hughes Motor Co. Applicants should apply to Mr. Henkie. Offer details not provided.
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Hughes Motor CO
Henkie
Apple Blossom Festival Crowned Queen Thrills Nation on Radio
Miss Gretchen Thomson, Queen Shenandoah IV, told a Farm and Home Hour audience she is honored to preside over Winchester’s Apple Blossom Festival on May 7 and 8. Senator Byrd introduced her, with Captain J. R. Beardall invited listeners to Virginia hospitality as the festival’s pageant and celebration begin in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Shenandoah XIV
Endless Caverns
Gretchen Bigelow Thomson
Frank Wissler, Jr
Strathmore
Gretchen Bigelow ‘Thomson
Shenandoah IV
Mne
Crescent City
Winchester
Senator Byrd
Miss Thomson
United States
H. F. Byrd
J. R. Beardall
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Apple Pee
Shenandoah
Cumberland
Potomac
Byrd
Wallace Encourages Young Farmers on Wider Opportunities
Secretary Wallace told Future Farmers of America leaders that youth have broader future chances than city youths. The group invited him to their national convention in Kansas City in October to meet about 10 000 future farmers and possibly have him award the Star Farmer of America to a member.
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Washington
Wallace
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
Joseph H. Black
Sheridan, Wye
Star Farmer of America
Notify Mrs Harris If Rooms Available
Festival officials urge all with rooms to notify Mrs F L Harris at 880 immediately. The city faces high demand for lodging during the two day Apple Blossom Festival weekend. Miles B Dean announces an antique sale May 12 at 326 N Cameron.
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F. L. Harris
Miles B. Dean
N. Cameron
Garbage collection changes and 1937 Indian motorcycle ad
Garbage will not be collected Friday and Saturday May 7 and 8. Collections will resume May 14 and 15. Lower New Arrival The 1937 Indian Motorcycle touted as the most beautiful thing on wheels. See windows display. Willis address 38 East Piccadilly.
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W. C. Willis
East Piccadilly
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Clara Frye Shook
Gravel Springs
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Star Tannery
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