Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1935, Page 15

QUEEN IS GREETED *IN FESTIVAL CITY Mile.. Veverka Welcomed by _Crowds on Arrival at Winchester. @peciai Dispatch to The Star. “NINCHESTER, Va. May 1.—The third daughter of a European digni- tary to give the Shenandoah Valley's annual Spring fiesta an international atmosphere, Mile. Nella Veverka, lovely young blond daughter of Dr. Ferdi- nand Veverka, Minister from Czecho- slovakia, came to Winchester today to receive queenly honors tomorrow at the opening of the twelfth annual Bhenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Escorted by her brother, Ferdinand Veverka, ir., and & dozen motor cycle police, she was enthusiastically ac- claimed by crowds along streets deco- rated with flags and streamers, and again as she paused to acknowledge greetings in front of the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire, who will be her official hosts. | This is the first visit of Mlle. Ve- verka has made to the heart of the great apple-growing district of the East, and as she motored with her party over the rolling hills between the Na- tional Capital and the lower Shenan- doah Valley she had opportunity to see some of the East’s largest orchards Her Aim Bad SHOT AT WOMAN, HIT BOY IN NEXT SEAT. MRS. R. T. JOHNSON Fired at a young woman as she sat watching & movie in a crowded Shreveport, La., theater, according to police, but wounded Billy Sing- lust, 9, sitting in the next seat. The boy was not seriously hurt. —A. P. Photo, Cat Mews for Aid. ‘The mewing of a cat attracted at- tention to a house in Muswell Hill, England, where police found W. H. arrayed like an immense bouquet of | Flaherty lying dead near a gas oven. pink, green and white. Her parents | will be here tomorrow to attend the coronation of their daughter and other festivities. | The eve of the festival saw hotels and boarding houses, as well as pri- vate homes, filled with guests. Deco- rators were completing their work on | ®many buildings in the business district. | Cooler weather during the night was accompanied by a brisk wind, which growers said broke up condi- tions that make for frost. The lower temperatures likewise prevented trees that burst into bloom Sunday-from shedding their blossoms. Late varie- ties popped open today. It was understood to be the inten- tion of the queen to witness the parade of 3.000 school children incognito to- morrow morning, as she is not to be inducted until midafternoon. The parade. starting at 10 am., is to be the initial highlight of the fete, fol- lowed at 3 p.m. by the coronation and at 3:30 pm. by the first presentation ©f the “Pageant of Springtime.” AVIATION LOSS SEEN In the death of former Representa- tive Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania, American aviation has lost “one of its most far-sighted and sincere suppor- ters.” the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America said in a tele- gram of condolence sent today to Mrs. Clyde Kelly at Punxsutawney, Pa. f American avia- * the chamber said, “we extend sincere condolences to Mrs. Kelly and her children in their be- reavement. In the passing of Con- gressman Clyde Kelly American avia- tion has lost one of its most far- sighted and sincere supporters.” xter and Fol H Stone. boy, John and Naney Gorman. bos Edwin and Catherine Stokes. bor. Harrv and Elizabeth Sturges. bov. Arthur and Ruth Council. box Archie and Jennie Hughes. boy. James and Delora Reynolds. boy. Harry and_Barbara Small girl. 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Although theéy expect their petition will be referred to one of the Gov- ernment agencies charged with ap- proving undertakings under the $4,- 880,000,000 works appropriation, the citizens believe the flood .conditions here merit White House attention. Delegate John S. White, committee chairman, said the petition to be ad- dressed to President Roosevelt will cite the dangers to traffic, the men- ace to national defense, public health and property values from the floods. It will be accompanied by photographs D. C, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1935. and the Uited Stater Army Engineers plan “B” for flood prevention, which the citizens favor. The plan involves an outlay of $200,000. Others Appealed To. Chairman White already has re- quested Secretary of War Dern and Secretary . of Navy Swanson to in- dorse the project. Yesterday he wrote two big bus companies which use the Defense Highway and Baltimore Boulevard, suggesting that they join the campaign for coptrol proved by Senators cliffe and Represe: Maryland. A similar appeal was made to E. Barrett Prettyman, corporation coun- | sel of the District of Columbia. | Officials of Snyder-Farmer Post, | American Legion, of Hyattsville, said | the post would join other organiza- | ions participat: HAVE YOU BOUGHT THAT BIG ECONOMY TUBE OF WILLIAMS SHAVING CREAM? WITH IT YOU GET A BOTTLE OF AQUA VELVA Jor After Shaving Just & few days left to snap up that { special Williams offer . s the regular Double Size (50c) Shaving]Cream tube and a generous bottle (half the regular 50c size) of Aqua Velva ... at the price of the shaving cream alone! Williams® full-bodied, moist lather gives you the finest shave you can get . . . and Aqua Velva is the nation’s favorite after-shave preparation. But act quickly! Wherever shaving cream is sold, you'll see this package. 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