Byrd Seeks Merge of Housing Agencies Into One Agency
Senator Harry F. Byrd proposes a single new Federal credit administration to replace the Federal Home Loan Board the Federal Housing Administration and the Home Owners Loan Corporation. The plan, backed by Brookings recommendations, would consolidate personnel and aim to save about 24.5 million annually while preserving service.
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Washington
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Congress
Federal Home Loan Board
Federal Housing Administration
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Byrd
Senate
Brookings Institution
FHA
HOLC
Federa] Me Credit Administration
RFC Mortgage Corporation
Home Loan Banks
Home Loan Bank Board
Week of Safe Driving Amid Apple Blossoms Festival
MA Winchester notes there have been no accidents this week as drivers show care amid Apple Blossoms festival traffic. An officer cautions that weekend crowds will test road safety with thousands expected, urging observance of traffic rules and courtesy to keep the accident slate clean.
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Postponed to May 13
The monthly Friendship Fire Company meeting is moved from this evening to Thursday May 13 due to a conflict with the Apple Blossom Festival. Captain Richard Boxwell reports the schedule change.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
Richard Boxwell
Riley's Market Festival Specials and Late Friday Delivery
Festival food needs highlighted with special prices. Friday late deliveries possible but Saturday goods blocked by traffic. Moling and Cather notes suggest Mother's Day gifts available at Riley's Market with seasonal selections.
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Riley's Market
Moling & Cather
Queen Shenandoah XIV Arrives in Winchester For Springtime Festival
Miss Gretchen Bigelow Thomson, New Orleans beauty, arrives about six this evening to become Queen Shenandoah XIV for Winchester Apple Blossom events. Escort details include Mrs. B. B. Dutton and H. F. Byrd Jr. The royal party proceeds to Mrs. R. E. Byrd’s Amherst Street home for a quiet first evening ahead of two busy festival days.
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Winchester
Gretchen Bigelow Thomson
Dixie
New Orleans
Thomson
Miss Thomson
B. B. Dutton
Evacuation of Bilbao as refugees flee under warship protection
Five thousand women and children evacuated Bilbao under British warships guidance. Refugees aboard two Spanish steamers crossed the Bay of Biscay toward France while insurgent air raids battered the Basque capital. In Barcelona a civil war within the civil war raged as anarchists clashed with the Valencia government. Guerrilla activity and armored car raids were reported.
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Associated Press
Bilbao
Bay of Biscay
France
Barcelona
Fete Fund Is Still Growing
Eighteen contributions totaling 99.50 were announced by Philip Fowle head of the Finance Committee of the Apple Blossom Festival. He urged readers not too late to donate and to notify him or a committee member or send a contribution.
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Philip Fowle
Fowle
Flower Shop Birthday Flowers for Next Sunday
The Flower Shop offers seasonal potted plants and cut flowers to brighten a birthday next Sunday. Choose from a range of blooms to please her with fresh arrangements.
Fire Co meeting postponed to May 14
The Charley Rouss Fire Co will postpone its regular meeting night due to the Apple Blossom Festival date. The new meeting date is Friday May 14 as announced by M. D. Weaver.
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Charley Rouss Fire Co
M. D. Weaver
Miss Henretta Fends Off Dormitory Attack at Conn College
Miss Francis M. Henretta of Kane Pennsylvania, a 20 year old Connecticut College junior, beat off an attack in her dorm room using a heavy frame from a photograph. Carl Philips aged 22 was captured nearby two blocks from campus and charged with breaking and entering and carnal assault.
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New London
Francis M. Henretta
Kane
Connecticut College
John J. Courtney
New London Police
Carl Philips
Phillips
Carnal Assamult
FOLDING STOOLS PROMOTED FOR FESTIVAL SALE
Garbage will not be collected Friday and Saturday May 7 and 8 but will be taken May 14 and 15. Miles B Dean announces an antique sale May 12 at 326 N Cameron. George W Kurtz sells folding stools at 40 cents for the festival.
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Miles B. Dean
N. Cameron
Investigation To Be Made Of Flow Of Spring
Officials will investigate the flow of spring near the river to assess conditions and determine any needed safety measures. Local authorities announced the inquiry to ensure monitoring and prevent possible hazards to residents and workers in the area.
VPI to Study Merriman Spring Water Prospects
Virginia Tech will send an expert to Winchester to advise on a drought water policy. City officials consider Merriman Spring as a potential source and may seek an engineering survey by the State Conservation Commission. The plan aims to assess flow, geology, and dam feasibility for drought use.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Merriman Spring
Winchester
Mamie Russell Brown
Finance and Water Committees of Common Council
State Conservation Commission
The
Conservation Commission
Instation
Sanitary’ Engineering Department
Special Nurses Called In For Apple Blossom Festival
District Nurse Association announces extra nurses will assist regular staff Miss Mary Pearson and Miss Evelyn Dean during the Apple Blossom Festival tomorrow and Saturday to handle possible emergencies amid large crowds. The group met under Mrs H D Fuller with treasurer Mrs Martin Wisecarver reporting.
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District Nurse Association
Mary Pearson
Evelyn Dean
H. D. Fuller
Martin Wisecarver
Pearson
Dean
Pastors urged to submit Sunday notices by Friday morning
Winchester church bulletins for Sunday May 9 should be sent to The Star office by 9 am Friday. Notices mailed in the morning may arrive too late. The Star will not publish an issue Saturday.
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Winchester
The
Star
the Star
Old Mystery of Taylor Slayer Is Open Again
Mrs. Charlotte Shelby mother of Mary Miles Minter says she is delighted District Attorney Fitts reopened the William Desmond Taylor murder inquiry at her request. Shelby and two daughters Miss Minter and Mrs. Fillmore face grand jury questions as the Hollywood case is revived after 15 years.
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Los Angeles
Charlotte Shelby
Mary Miles Minter
Baron Fitts
William Desmond Taylor
Shelby
Clyde Murphy
Miss Minter
Margaret Shelby Fillmore
Hollywood
Taylor
McAdoo Seeks固定 15 Member Supreme Court
Senator McAdoo of California proposes a constitutional amendment to set the Supreme Court at 15 justices for 25 years with a future Congress to fix the size every 25 years. The plan would make the 15 member size unconditional, create mandatory retirement at 75 and voluntary retirement at 70.
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Washington
McAdoo
D-Calif
Roosevelt Court
Supreme Court
Congress
Mr. Schmidt Dies After 14 Month Illness
Thomas L. Schmidt 46, longtime National Biscuit Co. traveling salesman for 25 years in the region, died at 4 35 pm at 118 South Cameron Street after a 14 month illness linked to injuries from a car crash near Wardensville West Virginia. He was born October 9 1891 in Shenandoah Page County Virginia and raised in Hagerstown Maryland. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs W E Schmidt.
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Thomas L. Schmidt
National Biscuit Company
South Cameron Street
Wardensville
W. Va
Mr. Schmidt
Nat Shenandoah
Page County
W. E. Schmidt
Hagerstown
Virginia
Oklahoma Psychologist Plans Lovers' Church in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City on May 6 reports psychologist Dr. W. A. McKeever will open a lovers' church after women asked for a place to meet men. The brief service precedes social time with no dues, welcoming women 21 plus and men 25 plus to expand social life and potential marriages.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
S . Fondest
W. A. McKeever
Dr. McKeever
Independence Of Court Held As Essential Address
Chief Justice Hughes declares a competent independent judiciary essential to safeguard rights and govern with reason over force. He declines reference to Roosevelt’s court expansion plan and notes no undue delays in the Supreme Court as it nears the end of its term.
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Washington
Hughes
American Law Institute
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Wheeler
D-Mont
Memory Tablet Unveiling for Barton Family at Christ Church
Members of the Barton family gather at Christ Episcopal Church Winchester for a 12:30 unveiling of a bronze tablet honoring David W. Barton Frances Jones and their six Confederate Army sons. Rev. Nelson P. Dame conducts the dedication. Robert T. Barton III unveils the tablet.
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Barton
Winchester
Frederick County
Christ Episcopal Church
Sunda
David W. Barton
Frances Jones
Nelson P. Dame
Richmond
Robert T. Barton 3d
R. T. Barton
Baltimore
Virginia
South Washington Street
Winchester Stores Stay Open After Parade
It was learned this afternoon that many Winchester stores will close during the parade on Saturday afternoon. Practically all stores will be open for business after the parade as usual. The usual Saturday night closing hours will be observed. Some stores indicated they will close Friday afternoon.
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Winchester
Special Apple Blossom Edition Of The Star
The Star offers a special Apple Blossom edition now on sale at The Star Office. Copies cost 2 cents each or 5 cents including mailed delivery. The notice urges readers to place orders quickly due to limited supply.
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Star Office
Apple Blossom Festival Programs Sell as Souvenirs
A note directs readers to page 8 for the full Apple Blossom Festival events. Official programs are available from Boy Scouts at a nominal cost and are described as apple shaped souvenirs for visitors to the Fourteenth festival.
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Boy Scouts
Rehearsals Attract Large Pageant Preview Crowd
A dress rehearsal for the pageant When Beauty Came at Handley Esplanade drew a large crowd from several states. Clouds veiled the Blue Ridge as dancers performed on the terrace with strong amplification and photographers from major papers and newsreels in attendance. Cars lined Handley Boulevard, hindering parking.
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Handley Esplanade
Handley Boulevard
Police to double lineup for Apple Blossom festival
About 150 officers will be on duty in Winchester over the two day Apple Blossom Festival. Dozens of officers from Baltimore Philadelphia and other cities will wear plain clothes to watch for pickpockets and traffic. The parade route must be kept clear of automobiles with streets roped off before 6 am Saturday. cars on the route after that time will be moved at the owner’s expense.
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Winchester
C. W. Hollis
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Hollis
Revolt Kills 400 in Barcelon a Frontfront
The Barcelon a Radio station reports 400 dead and 1000 wounded in a fresh anarchist revolt on the Franco Spanish border. The toll was announced at 5 40 p m today.
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Perpignan
Barcélona
Barcelona
Sanitary Laundry Winchester Notices Saturday Closure
A local laundry service announces it will be closed on Saturday May 8 amid a sanitation schedule update. Sanitary Laundry Winchester Steam Laundry are listed in the notice.
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Winchester Steam
Coronation Day Highlights At Fourteenth Apple Blossom Festival
Final preparations for the Fourteenth Apple Blossom Festival include concerts at the courthouse led by the Augusta Military Band and a coronation of Queen Shenandoah XIV at Handley Stadium. A pageant, fireworks, parades, and evening events fill the two festival days with royal ceremonies and public entertainment.
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Fred A. Read
Yarkes
Mr. Read
Capta Beardall
Navy
Swa
Col. M. Roszel
Kaarson
Ronald S. Wilson
Eleanor Griffith
Mary Scully
Adelaide Cobl
Barbara Bond
Admiral Byrd Airport
Handley School
Boscawen Street
Cameron
Kent
Shenandoah XIV
George Washington Hotel
Winchester Golf Club
Festival drivers meet Thursday at Hughes Motor Co
A meeting for all official festival car and truck drivers is set for Thursday at 7 p m at Hughes Motor Co. (Clp-11) to coordinate logistics and assignments.
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Hughes Motor Co
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College Infirmary
George W. Kurtz
the Evening Star
Merriman Spring Farm
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