Floyd Bennett Laid To Rest In Arlington National Cemetery
Canada bids farewell to Floyd Bennett as his funeral train heads to Arlington with Commander Byrd and the Navy paying highest honors. Navy will conduct final services at Arlington with bluejackets, a firing squad, and taps. Bennett died in Jeffery Hale Hospital after aiding distressed airmen during a polar relief flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Quebec
Canada
Floyd Bennett
National Cemetery of the
United States
Arlington
Royal Twenty-second Regiment
Jeffery-Hale Hospital
Archdeacon Scott
Richard E. Byrd
New York
Washington
City
Navy
Arlington Cemetery
Ear Admiral Peary
North Pole
Union ‘Station
At & O
Army
Wilbur
Davis
War Department
Byrd
Bennett
Hhe
Lloyd Bennett
Jeffry-Hale
Hosital
Detroit
Lake St. Agnes
Bernt Belchen
Virginia Seminary Faculty Endorsed by Valley Clergy
The Valley Convocation meeting in Front Royal endorses the Virginia Theological Seminary faculty. It lauds its ten year record of students and missionaries, supports its doctrinal stance, and prays for continued blessing and protection. A resolution directs distribution to church papers and secular press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Convocation
The
Episcopal Church
Frederick
Clarke
Warren
Shenandoah
Page
Rockingham
Front Royal
Francis, A. Brown
Woodstock
B. Duvall Chambers
Millwood
Vincent Franks
Berryville
R.B. Nelson
Winchester
T. Watkins Tayloe
Froit Royal
Walter Williams
Harrisonburg
Grace Church
Christ
Europe
W. Cosby Bell
D. D
Virginia Seminary
Diocesan Missionary Society
B. D. Chambers
R. M. Ward
Virginia Theological Seminary
Virginia Churchman
Southwest Virginian
Southern Churchman
Oil Tanker Overbrook Catches Fire Off Florida Coast
The American oil tanker Overbrook caught fire in the pump room off the Florida coast early this morning. The blaze was subsiding with Gladstone Transportation Company reporting progress. Thirty four crewmen were rescued by lifeboats as the vessel carried 70,000 barrels of crude oil from Texas to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Overbrook
Florida
Gladstone Transportation Gempany
Texas
American citizen reported seized in Shan Tung progress
Peking April 26 The American legation probes a report that L C Osborne of the Nazarene Mission in Chaocheng Western Shan tung has been taken prisoner by nationalist forces fleeing the province The Han chou consul general was told to investigate and press for his release if verified Also mentions necktie makers striking with a jab at corset makers from Cincinnati Enquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peking
Legation
L. C. Osborne
Nazarene
Chaocheng
Shantung
Kaichowchi
Chili
Hanchou
Osborne
New Coffee Shop Opens at the Jack Hotel
The Jack Hotel debuted a new coffee shop Tuesday evening in the old dining room. Joe Anderson runs the soda fountain while Jo Martin directs the kitchen. Thelma Grayson oversees waitresses and Leg Cable serves as assistant manager. The venue offers business lunches 1130 to 230 with meals a la carte, under a European plan in a redecorated blue and gray dining space.
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Hotel Jack
Whn
Joe Anderson
O 1
Martin
Washington, D. C
Thelma Grayson
Leg Cable
George Washington Hotel
Japanese Racers Pass Each Other Flying In Europe
In London on April 26 Toichiro Araki, racing eastward around the world toward a westbound rival, arrived from Paris after visiting the Japanese embassy and spoke at Croydon aerodrome before boarding a plane to Berlin at 8:45 a.m. A second update from Berlin notes Matsui, the westbound racer, leaving for London several hours earlier in a Juiffhanasa plane at 2:45 p.m.
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Europe
London
Toichiro Araki
Paris
Croydon
Berlin
Toschiro Araki
Matsui
Juiffhanasa
Railroad Shares Rise on Market Hopes of Eastern Merger Settlement
The Associated Press reports railroad shares advanced on the dock exchange amid persistent belief that an eastern merger settlement would be announced soon. High priced industrials also surged to new highs as trading intensified. Call money stood at 5 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Dock Exchange
Debate at Kernstown Friday Evening
Public invited to a Kernstown debate on Friday April 27 at 8 p m with music by a String Orchestra. The event page indicates a one page program and an open forum afterward.
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Kernstown
Bryarly and Green Move Insurance Office
Bryarly and Green have moved their insurance office to No. 157 North Main Street over W. P. Anderson's. Bryarly & Green, January 25, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryarly and Green
N. Main Street
W. P. Anderson
Bryarly & Green
Apple Blossom Time Draws Virginians to Shenandoah Valley
Editorial urges a May 3 and 4 festival visit in Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley. It extols the scenery from Charlottesville to Winchester and praises apple blossom time as a vivid, uplifting spectacle for nature lovers and travelers alike.
Sergeant Smith Receives Silver Citation Star for Gallantry
Sergeant Robert W. Smith, of Company I, 116th Infantry, 29th Division, earned a silver citation star for gallantry in action near Samogneux on October 8, 1918. He led platoons after Captain Conrad was killed, checking the enemy while badly wounded. Son of Frederick County Treasurer Robt. S. Smith. Star Office ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Smith
Dwight F. Davis
Mr. Smith
Samogneux
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
29Th Division
Smith
Conrad
Robt. S&s. Smith
Frederick County
Local Merchants Stage Mileage Guessing Contest at Empire Theatre
Local merchants kick off a mileage guessing contest for the new Wolverine car. Prizes include Amoco gas, tires, laundry, furniture, milk, repairs, and parts, awarded to the seven closest guesses. Entries via designated businesses. a judge will open the sealed speedometer at Empire Theatre on Monday April 30. Earle Seabock, famed stunt flyer, to appear twice that evening with Houdini‑style feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolverine
Earle Seabock
World One
Rian
Winchester
Amoco
American Oil Co
Penn Tire Shop
Winchester Steam Laundry
Ramsey's Furniture
Winchester Sanitary Dairy
George Washington
Valley Service Station
George Washington Garage
Ramsey's Furniture Store
Theatres
Empire Theatre
Seabock
Inte Houdini
Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market Specials
Market offers tomatoes 15 cents and bananas per bun?en at 1.26.5 per load arriving daily. Lemons 20 cents a dozen and strawberries highlighted. Delivery service stated with emphasis on freshness.
Hotel Jack Coffee Shop Men’s Menu April 26 1928
A dated restaurant page lists Special Blue Prats Dittmer and a multi course meal. Potage Longchamps offers a soup, followed by Cup Broiled Fresh Potomac Shad and Sliced Tenderloin Saute. Mains include Minute Roast Chicken, Augus Carrots, Peas in Cream and Mash Potatoes with beverages.
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Longchamps
Buffet Luncheon and Supper at Apple Blossom Festival
Advertisement for a two day Apple Blossom Festival meals with both luncheon and supper offered from 12 noon to midnight. Includes contact Miss Bess Ww. Conrat at 252-J Fel, W. Bosratven St. and a price reference of 2s 0d-25-10-8-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Conrat
W. Bosratven
Virginia antique auction draws buyers from several states
A large sale of antique furniture was held at the Major Holmes Conrad property on North Cameron Street by the Virginia Antique Company. Buyers from Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania attended, with Dunn and Duvall as auctioneers. Notable purchases included a Sheraton sofa for 165 dollars and a grandfather clock for 305 dollars, with total sales around 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmles Conrad
Cameron Street
City Hall
Virginia Antique Company
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Conrad
George B. Kehne
Frederick
Joseph Rudolph
Baltimore
Robey
Virginian Antique Company
Democratic Women's Club Urges Women to Qualify to Vote
The article calls for women to qualify to vote in three elections June 12 for mayor and council June 19 for constitutional amendments and November for the presidential election. It explains capitation tax payments due May 5 and lists Winchester registrars and precincts with ward divisions and street references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Winchester
Robert L. Jones
South Cameron Street
J. E. Affleck
South Braddock Street
W. Benton Snider, Jr
North Cameron Street
B. F. Davis
North Braddock Street
Boscawen
Fans urged to mail contributions to Shenandoah Apple Blossom
Winchester residents asked to send checks for the festival expense account. The treasurer Clifford D. Grim emphasizes urgent need to cover bills and complete funding. Those who wish to help are invited to contribute promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah
Clifford D. Grim
Free Musical in Ridgeway Hall Promises Joyful Festival
Public invited to a free musical in Ridgeway Hall on Friday the 27th. Enjoy good eats and a joyful cleanliness message as part of the Winchester Steam Tat dry festival with phone contact 28 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway Hall
Winchester
Still Hoping to Have Gov Gore Visit Richmond Group
The Deep Sea Club and Auxiliary of Acca Temple Mystic Shrine in Richmond plan a visit arrangement. They express continued hope for Governor Gore to come.
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Deep Sea Club
Acca Temple
Mystic Shrine
Richmond
Mass Meeting Friday Night for Apple Blossom Festival
Citizens of Winchester and vicinity are invited to a mass meeting at 7:30 PM at the George Washington Hotel. Reports from all festival committees will be heard, with the director-general urging committee members to attend and the public to offer suggestions for the festival's benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Eastern Panhandle readies for Apple Blossom Festival parade
The eastern panhandle of West Virginia plans a large entry at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester next week. Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs chambers lead floats such as Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley and A Land of History with regional merchants and civic groups joining a large contingent. The Deep Sea Club of Richmond also prepares attendance, with leaders appointed to organize a Winchester trip and a signal presence in Main street procession.
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Panhandle
West Virginia
Shenandoah
Wahichester
Winchester
Leiut
Nelson F. Richards
Department of Parades
Richards
Shenandoah Valley
Martinsburg
Charles Town
Ransen Chamber of Commerce
Evolutt i
Rumsey
Fulton
Potomac River
Shepherdstown
Shepherds College
George Washington
Berkeley Springs
Chamber of Commerce
Rawson
Richmond News-Leader
Richmond
Miami
Fla
Harry Tracker
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Gus Royall
J. Fulmer Bright
Main Street
Callum Jones
W. T. Dabney
Tom Hearn
John Jeter
Keith Compton
George Washington Hotel
Club
Friendship Fire Company Urges Uniform Return For Parade
All members with uniforms who cannot participate in the Apple Blossom parade are asked to return uniforms to the truck driver so they can be issued to other members. Captain Fred 3V. Forney signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire CO
Friendship Fire Company
Fred
Forney
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McIlwaine
Mary Wse Boxley
Roanoke
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Marie Johnson
Tabscott
Lucy Haile Overby
Chatham
Maria Holt
Newport News
St. Catherine's School
Nancy Burgess Simpson
Elizabeth Nelson
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Amerca
Charlottesville
Staunton
Sergt. Smith
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Jack Coffee Shop
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Highboy
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