Floyd Bennett Dies in Quebec Hospital
Floyd Bennett died in a Quebec hospital at 10 50 this morning from pneumonia after returning to Winchester with the naval flyer who, with Commander Richard E Byrd, crossed the north pole in May 1926. He received honors and a medal from Rear Admiral Louis M Nurton on behalf of the city government.
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Winchester
Louis M. Nurton
Associated Press
Quebec
Floyd Bennett
North Pole
Richard E. Byrd
Bennett
Bennett battles pneumonia amid polar relief effort
Self a patient in the same hospital with an acute attack of tonsilitis. Commander Byrd rushes to his side from Boston as Col. Lindbergh arrives from New York with anti pneumonia serum in a bid to aid Bennett. Bennett was brought by air from Lake Ste. Agnes after collapsing on a relief expedition to Greenly Island. After his illness worsened Balchen continued the mission with Ennett, though both left sick beds.
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Byrd
Boston
Bennett
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Quebec
New York
Jeffrey-Hale Hospital
Lake Ste. Agnes
Greenly Island
Ennett
Bernt Balchen
Hoover Wins Delegates in Ohio and Massachusetts Races
Reporting from Washington to Detroit and Columbus, Hoover and Smith gained delegates in key state primaries. Hoover secured a majority of Ohio’s 51 delegates and prediction mounts for Massachusetts and Pennsylvania support as the race for the Republican and Democratic nominations intensifies. Michigan delegates are bound to Hoover, with 26 district delegates also backing him. Ohio’s returns show Hoover leading the preferential vote while Smith dominates in Ohio’s ballots with written names and extensive support.
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Washington
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Herbert Hoover
Alfred B. Smith
New York
Hoover
Kansas City
Mellon
Smith
Houston
Atlee Pomerene
Frank B. Willis
Dawes
Lowden
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Commerce
Columbus
Police prepare to guard Apple Blossom Festival crowds
Winchester officials plan a heavy security presence for May 3 and 4. Detectives from local, state, and neighboring cities will target pickpockets, arresting suspects on sight and holding them until after the festival ends. Traffic police and railroad detectives will also assist.
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Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Richmond
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pay Dog Tax Now Or Pay a Fine After May First
Winchester and Frederick county dog owners face a May 2 canvass for unlicensed dogs. Unlicensed dogs over four months old found on premises will be summoned to court. fines range from five to one hundred dollars. The notice warns about spayed female tags and self hunting dogs that destroy game during breeding season. Receipts for bus taxes should be kept ready for the game warden.
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the Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Funeral Held At Home For Edward L Fries
The funeral of the late Edward L Fries was held from the family home on North Avenue, not from the United Brethren Church, as reported by The Star.
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Edward L. Fries
North Avenue
United Brethren Circh
Ford Speech in England Sparks Noted 29 Word Address
Henry Ford delivered a brief 29 word speech in England recently, prompting comparisons to Calvin Coolidge who was famed for shorter utterances. The item notes linguistic brevity.
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Henry Ford
England
Cal Coolidge
Baron Wrangel Dies in Brussels Foe of Bolshevism
Baron Peter Wrangel, one of the Russian leaders who tried to halt Bolshevism, died in Brussels at age 50. He retired in 1926 to a suburb home with a handful of Caucasians and Don Cossacks in Jugoslavia. He suffered heart and lung trouble.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Peter Wrangel
Jugenslavia
Ile
Refugees Describe Mass Slaughter in Hankow
Refugees reaching Hankow tell of a massacre in Kingmen, a city of 600000. Bandits allegedly killed about 600 men women and children as townsfolk fled. Stories emphasize the scale of the atrocity and the fear gripping the region near Hankow, China.
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Associated Press
Hankow
China
Kingmen
Ilankow
Judge Holt Named for High Court by Byrd
RICHMOND Va April 25 Judge H Henry W Holt of Staunton was appointed by Gov Harry F Byrd to fill the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge Martin F Burks Holt will assume his duties June 1 He has presided over the eighteenth judicial circuit and served on the special court of appeals for expedited business He is regarded as one of the state's ablest jurists and was endorsed for the promotion No other name was considered by the governor
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Associated Press
Richmond
Jude H Henry W. Holt
Staunton
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Martin F. Burks
Holt
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Special Court of Appeals
Zovernor
Too Much For Some But Not For Winchester
Dates set for May 3 and 4 in Winchester Virginia to scene the apple blossom festival. The event is described as a major regional undertaking linking Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia through apple production and cooperation from local communities. Winchester is noted as capable of supporting the festival amid regional ties and economic significance.
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Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Many Committees Of Festival Will Meet Tomorrow
All members of the committees for the queen and her court will convene at the George Washington I H Hotel on Thursday April 26 at 7 30 p m. The ceremonials costumes reception housing entertainment transportation and float committees are to attend. Co Directors Mrs W A Baker and Miss Frances Buprley urge urgent attendance.
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Department
George Washington I H Hotel
W. A. Baker
Frances Buprley
Department of the Queen
Removal Notice for Bryarly and Green Insurance Office
Bryarly and Green have moved their Insurance Office to No. 137 N Main Street over W FP Anderson's.
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Bryarly and Green
N Main Street
Ramsey Furniture Co Special Prices on Couch Hammocks
Ramsey Furniture Co offers couch hammocks and gliders at special prices. Limited stock available with discounted seating options for living rooms and sunrooms. See Ramsey Furniture Co for details and store hours.
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Ramsey Furniture Co
Speedometer Service Ad and Cape Coat for Sale
An old classified item lists SPEEDOMETERS Official North East Stewart-Warner and A C Speedometer Service and Valley Service Station for sale. Also advertised is a dark blue cape coat for sale at Star Office with contact details.
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North East
Stewart- Warner and
Vvalley
Star Office
Legionnaires and Auxiliary Hold Virginia District Convention
American Legion posts and auxiliaries of the Seventh Virginia district met in Berryville at Grace Episcopal Church for their annual convention. Leaders included Col. Bryan Conrad and Mrs. S. Gardner Waller, with reports on service sales and community welfare activities from delegates representing Winchester Harrisonburg Berryville Shenandoah and Front Royal.
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Barryville
American Legion
Virginia
Grace Episcopal Church
Legionnaires
Bryan Conrad
Winchester
S. Gardner Waller
Front Royer
Legion
Seventh District
Harrisonburg
Berryville
Shenandoah
Front Royal
Frances Page
Downing
J. M Beidler
MI. A. Steele
IF. M Wray
Beverley
C. W. Iden
Ijtlé6yrd
Williams& Post
No. V1
Gerryville
Harrisoniure
Parking Fine In Police Court For Overstaying Time
Nad ff. Rosenberger from the county was fined five dollars in police court today for parking his automobile on the street beyond the allowed time. The action reflects the ongoing policy against overstaying parking limits.
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Nad Ff. Rosenberger
All Pereore
Friendship Fire Uniform Return Notice
All members of the Friendship Fire Company with uniforms not taking part in the Apple Whio parade should return uniforms by truck drive so they can be issued to other members. Fred W. Forney, Captain.
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Friendship Fire Company
Fred W. Forney
Cap
Buffet Luncheon And Supper Holidays of Apple Festivals
Public notice advertises a festival meal from noon to midnight and promotes cleanliness. Contains contact names and addresses in Winchester area and an impending public sale listing household furniture and antiques at 36 S. Market St on Saturday April 28 at 1 30 p m.
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Bess W. Conrad
Aemay
Trekawen
A A
Hlack
S. Market St
Winchester Eyes Shenandoah Assembly to Boost City Trade
Promoters urge Winchester to back Shenandoah Assembly, 18 miles south, citing Lake Junaluska as a successful model. Local committee led by John Ht. Rosenberger argues the project would attract visitors, hotel guests, and shopping, boosting Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley like a top regional attraction.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Assembly
Wllichester
John Ht. Rosenberger
James Cannon, Jr
Cannon
Lake Junaluska
Béezuh
North Carolina
Asheville
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah
Junaluska
Mrs. Margaret G. Anderson Laid To Rest In Simple Honors
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret G. Anderson was held at 3 30 p m from her Peyton Street home. Rev Murray D Mitchell and Rev George W Stover conducted rites. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Surviving sisters Mrs Nora Newbanks and Mrs J A Shores attended along with relatives from Maryland and West Virginia.
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Margaret G. Anderson
Peyton Street
Murray. D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
J. PB. Chamberlain
Manchester
George S. Bailey
Cumberland
Frank B. Tobinson
Tobinson
Charles Town
W. Va
Marvin Anderson
Ella Lloyd
Miles Mabel Lynn
Martinsburg
Oscar Wilson
Strasburg
Figene Anderson
Carles Anderson
Turner Anderson
John Taylor
Charles Flowers
Taylor I. Simpson
Anderson
Nora Newbanks
Capon Bridge
J. A. Shores
Enilenfon
Spring piano clearance in Valley of Virginia stores
Piano sale announcement highlights new and used players and uprights. Promotes Haldwin Co. styles though town and store names are garbled. Mentions Piccadilly Street and a large selection claiming the most complete line in the Valley of Virginia.
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Virginia
Haldwin Co
Sarah Zaners to Entertain Many Visitors
Firemen and local guests are invited to an event featuring Sarah Zaners as the main performer. The schedule and exact location are not specified in the notice.
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Sarah Zaners
Treasurer Appeals For Funds In Local Program Sale
Official program a work of art to be issued in a day or two will be sold at ten cents per copy. Boy Scouts will handle distribution and local residents are urged to buy and mail copies to friends.
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Shenandoah
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
James N. Moling
Richard B. Brown
W. Lee Fisher
Sarah Zaners
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Chambersburg
Good Will Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company
Waynesboro
Hook and Laddee Company
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Strasburg
Citizens’ Fire Company
Apple Blossom Fstival
W. A
Dad”) Ryan
Mary Wise Boxley
Roanoke
Leslie N. Woods
Mr. Woods
Valley Pike
Shenandoah National Park Area
Boy Scouts
Residents urged to mail Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival pledges
Winchester residents and nearby supporters are urged to send checks promptly to the festival expense account. Treasurer Clifford D. Grim notes money is needed to cover bills and continue work, and invites others to contribute as soon as possible.
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Winchester
Shenandoah
Clifford D. Grim
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Comdr.Byrd
Balchen
al. Smith
Virginia State Motor Vehicle Department
Austin Baughman
Baron Wrangel
High Court
Her Majesty’s Court
Mary Marshall Hyde
Lewis H. Hyde
W. P.mcguire
Shenandoah V
Martinsburg, WeVa
Evening Journal
Legionaires and Auxiliary Units
Clarke County
Friendship Fire
Daur
Assembly
Carolina
M. G. Anderson
Dbrawnes
Piccadilly St
Fort Hill
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