Frederick county parade depicts apple industry in school pageant
Thousands watched the Frederick county school parade as pupils in six divisions portrayed the apple industry from mythic origins to foreign shipments. Troop E Fort Myer led the march with bands from Staunton Military Academy and Mount Union High School among the head divisions.
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Frederick County
United States Cavalry
Fort Myer
Staunton Military Academy
Mount Union High School
Shade Gap
Westminster
Cameron Street
Miller School
Miller
Gore
Gainesboro
Rock Enon
Mount Williams
Crowds Cheer Firemen and Comic Features Parade
A large Apple Blossom parade showcased four city fire companies with band escorts and crowd-pleasing comic entries. Prizes were awarded for best comic acts from Friendship, South End Hose, Sarah Zane, and Charley Rouss, highlighting riding tandems and creative vehicle stunts amid clearing skies after an afternoon rain delay.
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Friendship Fire Company
Staunton Military Academy
South End Hose Company
Mount Union High School
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Handley High School
Rouss Fire Company
Winchester
Wade Guard
James Shryock
Lou Grim
South End
H. L. Bowman
Philip Rainsberger
Nellie
Mick Curl
Sarah Zane
Bud Ryan
Philip O’rear
Cas Iteman
Charley Rouss
Ralph Grubbs
Shorty
Rural Life Sunday Observed at Pawcett's Gap Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church Pawcett's Gap observes Rural Life Sunday with morning sermon by Rev Snyder Alleman and afternoon talk by Rev L A Thomas of Grace Lutheran Winchester on Contributions From The Country Church. Reliance Male Quartette may provide music and local youth join in offerings and Luther League meeting at night.
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Pawcett’s Gap
Snyder Alleman
L. A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran
Luther League
Square Dance At Park Tonight At Rouss Spring Park
Winchester Park Association sponsors a square dance at Rouss Spring Park dancing pavilion tonight at 9 o clock. The Apnie Blossom Ramblers will provide the music.
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Winchester Park Association
Rouss Spring Park
Apnie Blossom Ramblers
Belgian monarchs death blamed on supposed assassin claim
King Albert did not die in an Alpine accident but was allegedly killed by a tap to the head, Col. Graham Seton Hutchinson told a Nottingham club. Belgian officials branding the claim as a spoof urged caution and defense of the king’s memory.
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Nottingham
Associated Press
Eng
King Albert
Graham Seton Hutchinson
Nottingham Writers’ Club
Nottingham Journal
Colonel Hutchison
Albert
Belgium
Hutchison
France
Germany
London
Graham Seton Hutchison
Hutchinson
Brussels
Stocks Suffer Declines Today
The Associated Press reports on May 5 that stocks fell sharply led by alcohols and farm issues. Major declines reached about four points with a selling rush delaying ticker tape in the second hour. Some mild recovery appeared before the close but overall losses were heavy. Transfers ran about 875000 shares. The market remained gloomy amid expectations of government curbs on speculation.
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Associated Press
New York
Apple Blossom Festival Bills Urgently Requested for Payment
J P Arthur director general calls all holders of bills against the Apple Blossom Festival to present them at once for prompt payment. He states the festival committee aims to close all accounts speedily.
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J.P. Arthur
Arthur
Mrs Koontz Wounded in Accident at Home
Mrs Margaret Koontz wife of John Koontz of 1009 South Kent street was admitted to Memorial Hospital at 5 this morning with a gunshot wound in the foot. The wound occurred while others were trying to gain entry to the home. Details were unavailable.
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Margaret Koontz
John Koontz
South Kent Street
Memorial Hospital
Mrs. E. A. Rhodes Dies in Roanoke Va After Illness
Mrs. E. A. Rhodes wife of Rev. E. A. Rhodes former pastor in Stephens City Va died in Roanoke after two weeks in Jefferson Hospital. Funeral from the home with interment in Christiansburg. Survived by husband a daughter and three sons. Parishioners express sorrow at the bereavement.
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Stephens City
E. A. Rhodes
Roanoke
Rhoades
Jefferson Hospital
Christiansburg
Special Service To Be Held For Knights Templar
The Ascension Day service of Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar will be at 8 p.m. tomorrow in First Baptist Church with Rev. E. T. Clark delivering the sermon. Knights are ordered to meet in uniform, without swords, at the asylum at 5:30 p.m. to march to the church. those without uniforms may attend. Refreshments will follow the service.
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Knights Templar
First Baptist Church
E. T. Clark
H. C. Jones
W. M. Shade
Rainy Outlook for Washington Week Begins Monday
Weather outlook shows showers on Monday and midweek for the North and Middle Atlantic States with generally fair skies otherwise. Cooler Tuesday, warmer Thursday, and cooler Friday and Saturday are forecast.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Big Police Court Docket Reflects Drunkenness Convictions
Twenty six cases heard by Judge Donald L. Weems at police court. One defendant, C. A. Beacemaker of Capon Bridge, WV, fined 100 dollars and 30 days jail for drunk driving, with a year long Virginia license suspension. Clifford Dartley jailed for disorderly conduct and drunkenness. sixteen others fined five dollars and costs for drunkenness. Further charges listed include Tom Mason and others from Summit Point, Capon Springs, Kirby, Loudoun, Uniontown, and nearby towns with varied drunkenness or related offenses.
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Donald L. Weems
Luther Baker
Dewey Shoemaker
Capon Springs
W. Va
Lee Martin
Loudoun County
John Shires
Uniontown
Paul Kanade
Princeton
W. F. Bowman
James Johnson
William Bean
McNair
Sam Peer
George Brooks
County Agent To Speak At Mt Airy Grange Meeting
Fred I. Stine county agent will discuss agriculture at Mt Airy Schoolhouse 8 o'clock Tuesday evening May 8 under Mount Airy Grange. Other talks readings and music follow. Public invited. Closing exercises Monday evening at 8. The school year has been successful under teachers Miss Minnie Tucker and Mrs Mayme Miller.
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Fred I. Stine
Mt. Airy School
Mount Airy Grange
Mount Airy School
Minnie Tucker
Mayme Miller
Roosevelt and Peery to Receive Honorary Degrees
The College of William and Mary will award the honorary doctor of laws to President Roosevelt on May 13 along with Governor George C. Peery. Peery has invited Roosevelt to visit Richmond during his Virginia weekend of May 12-13.
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Williamsburg
College of William and Mary
Roosevelt
George C. Peery
Richmond
Virginia
Barton Verdict Breaks Up Ring
Chicago May 5 Authorities claim partial disintegration of a two million dollar international counterfeiting ring with the conviction last night of Dr Valentine C Barton of New York The defendant accused with others of disposing of about $100 000 in spurious currency was convicted by a jury that deliberated two hours
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Associated Press
Chicago
Valentine C. Barton
New York
President Roosevelt Heads to Woodin Funeral on Senate Train
President Roosevelt travels from Washington to New York to attend William H. Woodin's funeral. He brings senate leaders and silver legislators on the trip to discuss pending business including a revenue bill. Mrs. Roosevelt and cabinet members accompany him.
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Roosevelt
New York
Capitol
Senate
House
Washington
Morgenthau
House approves federal crimes bills including officer killings
The House quickly passed measures to make killing or assaulting federal officers a federal crime and to allow death verdicts in kidnapping cases. Also debated is a stock market control compromise with Senate amendments pending action next week.
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Senate
United States
House
Justice Department
Division of Investigation
Post Office
Secret Service
Coast Guard
John Dillinger
Senate House
Fletcher
Florida
Senate Banking Committee
Reyburn
Federal Reserve Board
Commission
Exchange and Securities Acts
Federal Trade Commission
Pennsylvania Men Suffer Lacerations in Auto Crash
Two Pittsburgh men Tony Russol and Joseph Spanshaw were involved in a late night auto accident near Fishers Hill by Strasburg. They were treated at Memorial Hospital and discharged Friday morning.
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Pennsylvania
Tony Russol
Joseph Spanshaw
Pittsburgh
Strasburg
Fishers Hill
Memorial Hospital
Parade judges face tough task at Apple Blossom Parade
Judges from out of town faced a difficult assignment as they rated numerous entries in the Apple Blossom Festival parade. Awards were given to elements including artistic floats from Handley High School Winchester, and several veterans posts with prizes ranging from 50 to 250 dollars and educational scholarships. A special silver cup was awarded to Staunton Military Academy Band, presented by Major Thomas Beardsworth and festival director J P Arthur.
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Winchester Lions Club
Banks of Winchester
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Winchester Cold & Orage Ter
Twin One Oil Company
American Legion of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Huntingdon Post
American Legion
Huntingdon
Fairmont
Francis Scott Key
Frederick Md
Murry-Appleman
Roaring Springs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Henry Mart
Berland
Blue Ridge
Roanoke
Rion- Bowman Post
Harrisonburg
Hose Company No
Chambersburg
Massanutten Military Academy
Woodstock
Alexandria
School Cadets
Boy Scouts
Washington County Council
Hagerstown
Staunton Military Academy
Thomas Beardsworth
J. P. Arthur
Rubber Boys Set to Face Parkmen in Rematch
The Rubber Boys, seeking revenge after a 6 to 5 loss two Sundays ago, plan a rematch against Winchester Park this afternoon. Park has won all four of its prior games this season, defeating Front Royal All-Stars, O Sullivan Rubber Co, Purcellville Light and Power Co, and Millwood Athletic Association.
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O'Sullivan
Winchester Park
Park Diamond
the Park
Front Royal All-Stars
O'Sullivan Rubber Co
Purcellville Light and Power Co
Millwood Athletic Association
Just the Best Coffee for 30c Reardon's Special
A compact feature highlights Reardon’s Special coffee offered at 30 cents. The item is promoted as a top choice for readers seeking value and a strong everyday blend.
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Reardon
Pure Food Store Ad Notes Soft Water Use
A brief locksmith style entry lists Pure Food Store and Winchester Steam Laundry with a soft water usage note and a contact phone reference 28 plus a dated line 3-26-lp-e.
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Winchester Steam
Mrs De Vonde Beauty Nook Permanent Waving
Mrs De Vonde offers permanent waving and styling at Beauty Nook located at 129 S Leudour St. Phone 1312. Advertising slogan emphasizes reputation as the best. © 4-18-1p-tf
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Mrs. de Vonde
Beauty Nook
S. Leudour St
Queen of Apple Blossoms Festival Heads to Kentucky Derby
The Queen of Apple Blossoms Festival lays aside robes and badges and hurries to Kentucky Derby. It was swell, she says, as drizzling skies fail to deter crowds entering Apple Capital for the festive day. Police keep order with leniency shown by authorities.
Crowday Blossom Festival Draws Record Crowds
State motor vehicle officers estimated about 120000 people attended the second day of the Blossom Festival. Director John Q. Rhodes Jr. sent the team to aid local police as weather kept crowds down. Director General J Pinckney Arthur said yesterday’s crowd unquestionably set attendance records.
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State
John Q. Rhodes, Jr
J. Pinckney Arthur
Queen Shenandoah XI Lays Crown For Apple Blossom Festival
Mrs. John Hay Whitney ends her reign as Queen Shenandoah XI after two days of lavish festivities in northern Virginia. She travels by train to Louisville to watch Llangollen Farm thoroughbreds in the Kentucky Derby at Churchhill Downs. Crowds along the parade route number over 100,000 as she receives a continuous ovation and bids farewell to the apple blossom celebration.
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Shenandoah XI
Llangollen Farm
Churchhill Downs
Louisville
America
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Kentucky
Virginia
Shenandoah
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