Missing Hawaii flight planes chased by navy task force
Pacific search extends for two Dole prize entrants in the trans oceanic race Miss Mildred Doran and Jack Frost aboard the Golden Eagle as 42 navy ships and planes scour to Hawaii. Admiral Jackson directs the fleet from the McDonough with Langley and Aroostook aiding the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Doran
Golden Eagle
Pacific
Associated Press
San Francisco
Calif
Pacific Ocean
Honolulu
James D. Dole
Mildred Doran
Pretty Flint
Mich
J. A. Pedler
Flint
W. R. Knope
San Diego
George Hearst
San Francisco Examiner
Jack Frost
New York
Gordon Scott
Santa Monica
United States Navy
Hawaii
W. P. Erwin
A. H. Eichwaldt
Dallas Spirit
Oakland
Crissy Field
Army Airport
Dole
Hawaiian
Army
Navy
Langley
Aroostook
Washington
Navy Department
Seattle
Pearl Harbor
R. H. Jackson
Battle Fleet
McDonough
Fall Apples Bring Good Prices in English Market
Ray Robinson reports sold a carload of Grimes Golden apples for 5.50 a barrel to a Tennessee buyer. Northwestern Greenings also expected to fetch high prices as supply tightens. Virginia crop forecasts show a sharp decline from last year with Winchester district contributing a third of state output. Liverpool prices for Virginia Gravensteins and Wealthies indicate strong demand despite high freight costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Robinson
Frederick County
Grimes
Tennessee
Grover Schlack
Winchester
United States
Virginia
Clarke County
Winchester Field Laboratory
Virginia Experiment Station
Liverpool
G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company
New York
Virginia Gravensteins
Virginia Wealthies
Virginia Rambos
Virginia Various
California Gravensteins
New Jersey Gravensteins
New Jersey Williams
New Jersey Wealthies
New Jersey Duchess
Father and Son Held On Charges Of Killing Officer
Tobe Roberts and his son Ernest are jailed in Rockbridge county awaiting murder charges for the death of S. M. Watts, a state prohibition officer, during a raid on a mountain still near Buena Vista Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Tobe Roberts
Ernest
Rockbridge County
Lexington
S. M. Watts
Prohibition
Buena Vista
Office for Rent Opp Western Union
Classified notice for office space rental by J. H. Henry located opposite the Western Union. Includes reference code 8-13-1p-1f. Contact details not provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
J. H. Henry
Public hearing on 1927 budget corrections set
Notice issued by the Common Council announces a final public hearing at 7 30 p m Tuesday August 23 1927 in the council chamber on the proposed budget for 1927 as corrected by 1926 expenditures F H Krebs Clerk of Council 8 17 1p 31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Council
F. H. Krebs
Rotarys Edge Elks In Tight 15 14 Victory
The Elks club edged the Rotarys 15 to 14 in a seesaw game. Rotary led early with five runs in the first, Elks answered with four. After seven innings the Elks held a 15 12 lead as Rotary battled back to score two in the seventh, but could not overtake the Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Rotarians
Rotary
Rotes
Botes
Marshall
Fansler
LFS OE
SCF
Legg
Hughes
McCauley
Baker
Legge
Smith
United Brethren Church Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
The United Brethren Church in North Renga Street marks its fifth anniversary this Sunday. Bishop W M Bell dedicated the church with aid from Rev. W O Fries of Dayton and Rev. W F Gruver of Harrisonburg. Rev. J R Collis of Inwood will preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bell
New
United Brethren Church
North Renga
W. O. Fries
D. D
Dayton
Ohio
W. F. Gruver
Harrisonburg
G. W. Stover
J. R. Collis
Inwood
W. Va
Special Services In Indian Hollow Well Attended
At the Helping Hand Mission in Indian Hollow the special services drew strong attendance. Rev. E. T. Clark of Winchester’s First Baptist preached a stirring sermon Monday. Rev. Stanley McFarland, arriving from Paw Paw West Virginia, delivered his first sermon Tuesday and will lead services all week. He will speak on Missions this evening. Sunday service is at 3 PM with the Lord's Supper in charge of Rev. Mr. Bush of Winchester's Methodist Episcopal Church South, assisted by Rev. Norman E. Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand
Indian Hollow
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church of
Winchester
Stanley McFarland
Paw Paw
W. Va
Mr. Bush
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Norman E. Cooper
Nearing a Century Dr McCune a Visitor
Dr Samuel McCune of Meadow Mills near the Frederick Shenandoah county line visited Winchester today to consult his attorneys on a business matter. At 99 he remains in good health and has long been a leading Frederick county landowner and livestock raiser since moving from near Pittsburgh after the Civil War. His Meadow Mills home burned years ago and he had a Sears house built as a ready to live in residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Samuel McCune
Meadow Mills
Frederick- Shenandoah
McCune
Frederick County
Pittsburgh
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Yard Party At Ridgeway School Lawn
An event titled Yard Party is planned on Ridgeway School Lawn Thursday August 18 to benefit church lights. An unrelated Wool Rug sale and an advertisement for Moling & Seal Luggage appear on the page along with a notice from R M Swimley and a call from C Douglas Brown to return uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway School
R. M. Swimley
ROUSS
Alexandria
C. Douglas Brown
Premier Oliver Dies at 71 in Victoria
Premier John Oliver of British Columbia died at his home in Victoria after months of illness. He was 71. Liberal caucus last month nominated J. D. McLean as premier and leader designate during Oliver's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Victoria
B. C
John Oliver
British Columbia
Oliver
Liberal Caucus
J. D. McClean
Liberal Party
Virginia National Guard encampment ends after two weeks
The One Hundred and Sixteenth Regiment concludes a two week Virginia National Guard encampment at the state rifle range in Virginia Beach. Officers and men complete courses in attacks defense marching gas attacks and smoke screens while enjoying liberty when off duty. The firing range activity continues through last week with infantry machine gun and pistol shooting units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Rifle Range
Virginia Beach
Virginia National Guard
Virginia
Atlantic
One Hundred and Sixteenth
Wings of British plane returned by Chinese authorities
Shanghai reports say Chinese authorities handed over the wings seized after a British air craft forced down outside the international settlement. Major General Duncan demanded their return. Beijing refused and cut a Shanghai to Hankow railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Reuter
Shanghai
Kiangwan
Duncan
Shanhai
Hanchow
Quo Tai-Chi
John Duncan
Reuter’s
Suspect Confesses to West Virginia Moonshining Ambush
Millard Porter, held for the slaying of a prohibition officer and two companions by moonshiners, confessed and named three neighbors in the ambush of ginseng hunters. Deputies and state police, led by Sheriff Hatfield, hunted the wooded hills near the Chauncey Hollow shooting scene, aided by discovery of nearby stills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Logan
W. Va
Millard Porter
Prohibition
Hatfield
Chauncey Hollow
LACE CURTAINS AND RTGS LAUNDried AT Winchester Steam Laundry
Lace curtains and perhaps fabrics referenced as RTGS can be laundered at the Winchester Steam Laundry. Contact by phone 28 for service details and drop-off or pickup options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Clarke County Horse Show Opens Despite Showers
Berryville Virginia August 18 Early morning showers failed to dampen interest in the Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association event. About 235 entries across classes plus five running races, led by a $500 Clarke Oaks purse, drew crowds despite wet grounds.
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Berryville
Clarke
Northern
Virginia
West Virginia
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
Asociation
R. Powel Page
Saratoga
Boyce
Clarke County Society
George Wallihan
Front Royal
Roger Bayly
Upperville
Lewis M. Allen
Winchester
Henry Russell
D. Childs
Summit Point
James
Briggs
A. M. Morris
Gaylord
J. W. Bell
Jack
C. E. Norman
Purcellville
Ernest Singhass
Rippon
W. Va
Ripppon
Dixie
S. D. Childs
J. H. Bell
Scott
Joe
J. R. Chamblin
Round Hill
Glory
L. T. Bell
Mary Ann
E. G. Rust
T. G. Tapscott
Daisy
B. L. Longerbeam
B. L
Disciples of Christ Meet in Strasburg Today
The seventy eighth annual convention of the Disciples of Christ in the Valley district opens this afternoon at the Strasburg Christian Church. Sessions run morning, afternoon and night through Sunday with leaders including D H Rhodes and Rev J D Hamaker. Delegates from Winchester and counties Augusta Rockingham Shenandoah Frederick Page and Warren attend with officers Carl Boyer W L Rhodes and G W Riley. Leonard Riley to preside at the Christian Endeavor session tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disciples of Christ
Valley District
Christian Church
Strasburg
D. H. Rhodes
Toms Brook
J. D. Hamaker
W. L. Dudley
Winchester
John B. Nixon
Harrisonburg
Valley
Augusta
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Frederick
Page
Warren
Carl CC. Boyer
Main Movement In Market Tends To Continue Up
New York August 18 The main price movement in today s stock market continued upward though spottiness appeared early in trading Fears of a reaction after a sharp break kept many traders out and helped produce light volume Call money slid to 3 12 percent The close was irregular with total sales near 1 600 000 shares
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Dempsey Dodges Crowds in Chicago Arrival Ahead of Bout
Jack Dempsey arrived in Chicago and eluded thousands of fans by departing at Oak Park. He and his party then rode to Edgewater Beach Hotel as he prepares to challenge Gene Tunney for the world heavyweight title five weeks hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Jack Dempsy
Gene Tunney
Oak Park
Dempsey
Edgewater Beach
Armour Had Saved $3,000,000 of Big Fortune
CHICAGO August 18 The Daily News said J Ogden Armour had saved about 3 000 000 of his once great fortune Friends of the deceased packer who died in London Tuesday deny reports that his fortune was wiped out but say he died not so much from typhoid fever as from a broken heart stunned by financial defeat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
The
Daily News
J. Ogden Armour
Packer
London
Bobby Jones to Join Atlanta Québec Motor Parade Stop
Bobby Jones the world’s greatest golfer will join the Atlanta to Quebec motor cade stopping overnight in town on September 8. General Leslie Kincaid of American ao Corporation also appears on the list. A pilot car will lead the route along the Appalachian Highway, passing through Ridgeway at the Virginia state line en route to Quebec in 38 hours. Mr and Mrs William Shiley of Ridgeway spent the weekend with Mrs John Clinger near Double Tollgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Jones, Jr
Leslie Kincaid
American Ao Corporation
Atlanta
Quebec
Virginia State Line
Ridgeway
West Virginia
William ‘Shiley
W. Va
John Clinger
Double Tollgate
Million-Year Plan for Flood Control and Waterways
A Mississippi Valley Association report urges a ten year program with $100 million annually for flood control and waterways development. It calls for better river usage, harbor and dam projects, storage basins, spillways, irrigation, reforestation, reservoirs, and coordinated waterway transport across 16 000 miles of navigable rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St, Louis
Mississippi Valley Association
Congress
Great Lakes
Mississippi Valley
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Tennessee
Cumberland
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
St. Louis
Winchester budget revision to be published in Star August 20
The city budget for 1926 with department increases and decreases will be published in The Star for the last time on Saturday August 20. A final public hearing will be held in the Council Chamber the following Tuesday at 7 30 p m for taxpayers to offer criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Winchester
Star
Council Chamber
Order OF Councila
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Attgattan Aimada
Jackson
N. W. Greenings
United Brethren
Indian Hollow Well
Dr. McCune
Gen. McArthur
Gov. Byrd
Gen. Sale
Soldier Boys
Clarke County Horse and Colt Association
Chicago Depot
Armour
Bobby Jones
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