2400 Mile Non-Stop Flight From Oakland Ends In Hawaii
The Southern Cross monoplane radioed near Honolulu after a Pacific crossing from San Francisco. Captains Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles T. P. Ulm led the crew with James Warner and Lt. Harry Lyon navigating, aiming toward a 7,788 mile route to Australia.
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Oakland
Page One
Honolulu
Ocean
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Charles T. P. Ulm
James Warner
Harry Lyon
Kingsford-Smith
Warner
Lyon
Shooting Stars
Southern Cross
Australia
Huge ship nears goal at early hour today
A communications message from the Southern Cross announced by the San Francisco AP bureau at 6 30 am PT said the aircraft was 350 miles from Honolulu at 6 am Pacific Time. Speed 77 knots. Latitude 25.42 north. Longitude unavailable due to interference. The crew noted a possible mile measurement discrepancy between nautical and statute miles.
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San Francisco
Radio Corporation of American
Southern Cross
Associated Press
Honolulu
Pacific
Kiwanis Club Holds Regular Meeting at the Y
The Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Y today was presided by President Lonnie Ferguson. Guests from Ochlocknee Tallahassee Ashburn and local members attended along with speakers from the Thomasville Light Opera Co and Ashburn creamery noting successful dairying profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Lonnie Ferguson
R. W. McMillan
Ochlocknee
Frank Pittman
J. A. Ennis
Tallahassee
Bill Palin
R. S. Burch
Dosier Hasty
W. T. McLean
Leb Dekle
Perry Rackley
Sam Westwood
Hansell Baker
Walter Hargrave
Lee Kelly
Kiwanis International
George Cooper
W. J. MacIntyre
Thomasville Light Opera Co
Robin Hood
Rose Theatre
Miss Valentine
Charles
Hansell Watt
Charlie Watt
Brown
C. H. Bishop
Ashburn
Bishop
State Agriculture Department
Charges of prejudice filed against FTC commissioner
Affidavits filed with the Federal Trade Commission charge Commissioner William E. Humphrey with prejudice against the Royal Baking Powder Company showing an inability to give fair and impartial consideration to complaints alleging unfair methods of competition by the company.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
William E. Humphrey
Royal Baking Powder Company
Lindbergh Lands at Mills Field After Flight
Col Charles A Lindbergh arrived at Mills Field near Frisco after noon. He described a downward current that caused altitude loss and remained silent for over an hour. The San Francisco Examiner reported radio reception of the tri motored Fokker but noted reception issues due to signals from Leavenworth and Mackay Radio network interference.
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San Francisco
Charles A. Lindbergh
Mills Field
Fokker
San Francisco Examiner
Leavenworth
Kas
Portland
Ore
Last Attempt to Fly Over Pacific Ends in Tragedy
A historical report recalls the Dole prize flight across the Pacific with ten deaths, listing prize amounts of 35000 dollars, 25000 for first, 10000 for second, and multiple pilots and planes missing or lost. The events center on preparations, fatalities near California routes, and the ill fated search missions.
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Pacific
San Francisco
Dole
James B. Dole
Arthur Goebel
Hollywood
Woolaroo
Martin Jensen
Honolulu
Aloha
Oakland
Calif
George Cowell
R. S. Waggener
Naval Air Station
San Diego
Point Loma
Arthur W. Rodgers
Los Angeles
Miss Doran
Mildred Doran
Michigan
J. Augey Pedilar
Vilas R. Knope
United States Navy
Golden Eagle
Jack Frost
Gordon Scott
William P. Erwin
Texas
Dallas Spirit
Alvin Eichwaldt
Hayward
Visitors and ads mingle with pharmacy exam notes
A crowded page lists visitors from multiple cities, a furniture sale, piano tuning, and opera plans, alongside results from the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy exam in Atlanta with seven passers from 87 candidates. The items mention Creswell, Langley, Jenkins, and others, plus travel to Lexington and Norfolk.
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Atlanta
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
C. L. Mertz
Tennile
B. Jenkins
Camilla
M. W. Watkins
Edison
W. R. Langston
Jacksonville, Fla
W.O. Parrish
Metter
H. C. Gilbert
Washington, Ga
W. L. Wilkes
Savannah lifeguard to attempt world endurance swimming record
Savannah Georgia June 1 R EF Vickery a local lifesaver will attempt to exceed the world endurance swimming mark of 52 hours. He will swim in the DeSoto Hotel pool in view of passersby in downtown Savannah during June 15 aiming to set a new record while attracting public attention.
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Savannah Life Guard
Savannah
R.ef. Vickery
Life Guard
deSoto Hotel
Tilden Launches U S Win in Davis Cup Final
Philadelphia star William Tilden Jr. defeated Japan’s Tameo Abe in straight sets 6-2 6-3 6-0 to give the United States a victorious start in the American zone Davis Cup finals in Chicago.
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Chicago
Ill
William Tilden
Philadelphia
United States
Tameo Abe
Japan
Valdosta Trade Extension Week Promos and Local Notices
Valdosta advertises Trade Extension Week for June 12 to 16 with emphasis to attend. Local notes include Miss Mae Ainsworth returning from Wesleyan College and Miss Marguerite Milton visiting with relatives. Also a Thomasville baseball double header at the stadium on a Saturday afternoon with Pelham versus Barwick Beachton and admission prices.
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Valdosta
Mae Ainsworth
Macon
Wesleyan College
T. J. Ball
Jefferson Street
Thomasville
Pelham Vs. Barwick
Beachton
Alday Operated On For Appendicitis
Mr. C. E. Alday of the Minisav was operated on for appendicitis Monday morning. Friends will be glad to learn his condition is improving rapidly.
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C. E. Alday
Mini-sav
Sampson's Garage Open Day and Night Wrecker Service
Mr. Homer G. Boggs left today with his family for Winston Salem North Carolina where he has been placed in charge of the district office of the N C R. Boggs was first located at Nashville but requested a change and was sent to NC where he is delighted with his prospects. Thomasville friends are very sorry to see them leave.
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Homer G. Bogg
Winston Salem
N. C
Boggs
Nashville
Thomasville
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Bob Steel
AL Wilson
Lindberghing
Buzz Barton
West
Eyrett
Wash
Everett
Wheeler Field
Jacksonville
Hotel Burridge
Burbridge
Maxwell House
Liptons
Good Georgia
J. M. Keyton & Son
Groceteria
Member Trade Commission
Lindy
Frisco
J. F. Jenkins
Columbia
T. D. Evans, Jr
Chastam Office Supply Co
F. B. Langley
Ocala
Mr. Perry Payne
Montgomery
Chastain Office Supply Co
George A. Weill
New Orleans
Empire Furniture Store
A. C. Turner
Orlando
G. L. Hall
Tifton
R. K. Bowman
Birmingham
Remington Avenue
G. M. Swann
Marianna, Fla
Edmund Smith
The
Valdosta Times
J. B. White
Joe White
F W. Cox
New York City
City
Moore Music Co
James Parker
C. H. McLendon
CoCroft Mausilo Co
Hipsman
Moultrie
Bockover Toy
William B. Lamar
James A. Dasher, Jr
Cecil Poole
Norfolk, Va
W. B. Lamar
J. Silverman
Trenton
Long Branch
New York
New. Jersey
Pennsylvania
Howard Thompson
Mrs. McCants
J.C. Neel
Lexington
Harry Neel
Greensboro
Washington and Lee University
Tilden
Marguerite Milton
W. T. Mardre
Wayne Weeks
J. M. Edwards
Carlton Hunley
Hot Springs
Ark
Sampson
Moore Music Company
North Broad St
Ugar
IPANA
Georgia
Thousand Isle
Eilesstos
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Walker
H. J. Heinz’s
Peaches Nee
Cals
Mrs. Thornton
Mini-Sava Market
Melrose Plantation Butter
Armour’s
Phoenix
Postoffice
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