Page fragment recalls Saratoga hotel and Bishop Gibson memorial
The readable portion recalls a Saratoga area hotel event with religious figures. Bishop Gibson, sixth of the county church, is honored in a consecration service with clergymen from Virginia and Richmond. Dignitaries include Dr Idon Mason and Landon Mason among others.
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Morntérnoon Service
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Charles Stovin
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Fragmentary local notice on street removal
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a vehicle and a move on Friday from Memorial Hospital along Wolfe Street. Details are illegible but indicate a removal or transport event with damaged wording and few readable elements.
Fragmented OCR Reflects On Youth And Aging
The fragment discusses the contrast between youth and old age, noting changes in strength, eyesight, and courage. It reflects on how aging diminishes physical power while retaining certain enduring spirits, urging appreciation of youth while warning against bitterness in later years.
Norfolk boy drowns in seaplane crash at Hampton Roads
A 15 year old William H Long and Lieut W B Quinn were aboard a naval seaplane from Hampton Roads base. The plane crashed into Hampton Roads near the bay mouth. Long drowned after being strapped in his seat while Quinn suffered a broken ankle and other injuries. Rescue attempts followed within minutes. Quinn was treated at the naval hospital. Long had prior approval from his parents to fly and had phoned his mother to watch for him. Long’s father Maurice G Long is a Norfolk Democratic leader and ally of State Senator John A Lesner.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
William H. Long
Maurice G. Long
Cig
W. B
Quinn
Washington
Naval Base
Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Naval Air Station
Naval Hospital
Young Long
Lieut
Naval
Mr. Long
Norfolk County
John A. Lesner
Leopardine Coats and Fur Trimmed Pelts on Sale
A catalog listing several fur coats described as Leopardine coats 45 inches long with natural dark muskrat diagonal stripes. Other items include Cocoa Squirrel collar and cuffs, 46 inches long, and Baltic Beaver at 149.50 with dyed musk rat trim. Also noted are Moonbeam Silver Muskrat coats 47 inches long with matching collar, and 59.50 Kong coat with striped fur.
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Wolfe Street
Memorial Hospital
Mre
Younster
J Elic
Hudson
Baltic
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