Evening Star Newspaper, May 10, 1931, Page 96

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C.—GRAVURE SECTION—MAY 10, — ez “QUEEN SHENANDOAH VIII” IS CROWNED AT WINCHESTER BLOSSOM FESTIVAL. Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd crowning Miss Patricia Morton of Winchester, England, as queen of the eighth annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, on the steps of Handley Stadium at Win- The queen of the blossom festival, Miss Patricia Miss Patricia Morton, as “Queen Shenandoah VIII,” Sester, V. i d from her throne by Rear Admiral Richard E. EIET IR : . et Lol ddiss y ¥ All Photos by Star Staff Morton, in her crown and regal gown of white satin, just after the coronation. Byrd. Gay costumes in the “Parade of the Blossoms” at Winchester. Nearly ten thousand school children marched in the procession through streets banked with visitors for the fete. A general view of the Handley High School Stadium during the coronation of “Queen Shenandoah VIIL.” The stadium was thronged by thousands for the colorful event. Another glimpse of gaily costumed youngsters marching in the “Parade of Blossoms™” at Winchester. Overflowing crowds viewing the blossom parade of school children along Winchester's festooned streets. On the steps of.Handley Stadium as “Queen Shenandoah VIII" reads her proclamation just after the crowning.