Gigi Garner Set For Coronation Today In Winchester
Gigi Garner will receive her crown in Handley at 2 p.m. governor John Dalton to place the crown. If weather permits the ceremony will be outside, otherwise inside with a Handley Bowl broadcast. The Garner family ties and parade plans, plus guests Norman Fell Jack Pardee Rex Allen Jr and others attend events and royal style activities.
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California
Handley
Miss Garner
Laura Babb
Beth Collins
Jean Dutton
Catherine Whitham
Winchester
Norman Fell
Three's Company
Jack Pardee
Rex Allen Jr
War Memorial Building
Glaize
Frederick County
Royal Command
Gigi
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Allen
Shenandoah
Gigi Garner
Washington Redskins
D.D. Lewis
Dallas Cowboys
Lou Burdette
Milwaukee Braves
Johnny Unitas
U.S
Harry F Byrd Jr
Del
Alson H. Smith
J. Kenneth Robinson
William A. Truban
Apple Blossom Festival Opens With Luncheon and Pie
At the Joint Civic Luncheon the 1st Apple Blossom Festival began as Queen-Elect Gigi Garner and Festival president James R. Wilkins Jr. cut the pie. About 350 attendees joined in singing and a saber arch entrance. Garner urged prayers for good weather while gifts were distributed by local club leaders and TV journalist Neil Boggs entertained guests with a light speech.
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Washington TV
Neil Boggs
Boggs
Star
Gigi Garner
James R. Wilkins Jr
Saber Arch
Randolph Macon Academy
Miss Garner
Mary Henkel
Pat Shiley
Exchangette Club
Grand Feature Parade Sets Sail Through Winchester Streets
At 1 30 p m tomorrow the Grand Feature Parade opens with music from 92 bands and riders mounting horses. Norman Fell will lead as Grand Marshal along a mile and a quarter route from Cork and Cameron to Handley Library and Piccadilly Street.
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Winchester
Norman Fell
Fell
Stanley Roper
Cork and
Cameron Streets
Braddock Street
Handley Library
Piccadilly Street
Byrd criticizes Carter policy themes in Senate speech
Sen Harry F Byrd Jr says confusion and irresolution mark Carter defense and foreign policies. He questions US role as world policeman and urges determination to protect vital interests globally amid arms talks and troop decisions. Weather and Shenandoah Apple Blossom notes follow with festival details.
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Washington
Harry F. Byrd Jr
India
Carter
United States
Byrd
Senate
U.S
South Korea
Apple Blossom Festival Spotlight in Shenandoah and Winchester
Star pages recount Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival history and Winchester area past events. Highlights from 1978 festival include feature stories on activities and personalities, with multiple pages of history and spotlight pictorials.
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Star
Shenandoah
Winchester
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Rex Allen, Jr
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George M. Stoddart
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