Women aviators push through rugged Texas terrain in Derby
Five of the 17 contestants in the national women’s aerial derby reached Midland airport as the field paused. Ruth Nichols led from Rye New York with Pecos Texas as a refuelling stop where Phoebe Omlie and Gladys O’Donnell followed. O’Donnell overshot a landing causing minor wing damage amid a 600 mile day heading toward Fort Worth. Florence Barnes faced engine trouble and returned after repairs.
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Associated Press
Midland
Texas
Ruth Nichols
Pecos
Rye
N. Y
Phoebe Omlie
Gladys O'Donnell
Miss O'Donnell
EL Paso
Santa Monica
Calif
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Florence Barnes
Hecla Mountains
Here
Mrs Tex Rickard says she is nearly penniless
Mrs Tex Rickard widow of promoter Tex Rickard tells New York American she has received less than 5000 from the estate and sees little prospect of more. The report says a 500000 trust for their daughter Maxine is a dream and only the Miami Beach house in her name remains.
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Associated Press
New York
The
New York American Today
Tex Rickard
Two Who Resist Search For Liquor Shot to Death
In Frankfort Illinois Earl Kreber and Albert McDonald were shot by Police Chief Leroy Sisk after a car stop for liquor. Kreber allegedly fired first. Sisk fired four shots, killing both instantly. An inquest was planned. Sisk was jailed but exonerated by a coroner's jury.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Ill
Earl Kreber
Albert McDonald
Leroy Sisk
George Nipper
Kreber
Sisk
Benton
Yard Party Benefit at Market Street Church
A yard party is held in front of Market Street Church Thursday evening to benefit the Junior Department. Funds raised will support activities and supplies for the younger students.
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Market Street ‘Church
Pianos Fall Clearance Sale At Brawner's Music Store
Piano and musical equipment sale advertised at Brawner's Music Store East Piccadilly starting Saturday. Prices reduced on new and used uprights. several rearrangements offered with easy terms. Includes five used uprights in fine condition with prices from one hundred dollars upward.
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Brawner
East Piccadilly
Gore Picnic Cancelled Over Printing Misprint
A local notice announces a big Gore picnic set for Saturday August 24 but no baseball game will occur due to a printing misprint. The event was described as a misunderstanding in the bills.
Notice to trespassers at Ridge Burying Ground
Trustees H. M. Bond and Grover H. Schlack warn that anyone found trespassing on the Ridge Burying Ground will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Winchester Fair August 27 1986 information appears in the notice.
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H. M. Bond
Grover H. Schlack
Bishop Batdorf to Preach Twice in Winchester United Brethren
The newly elevated Bishop G D Batdorf of Harrisburg will preach at 11 a m and 8 p m next Sunday in the United Brethren Church on North Braddock Street Winchester marking his first visit since election. The seventh anniversary of the church dedication will be noted with services led by Pastor Rev J H Brunk and Bishop Batdorf. The church has grown from 120 to 465 members while debt has been reduced to 15 000 from 64 186 65 since 1922. Financial independence is highlighted as no mortgage exists and the church was financed locally by members and the Commercial and Savings Bank.
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G. D. Batdorf
Harrisburg
General Conference of the
United Brethren Church
Winchester
North Braddock Street
George W. Stover
Batdorf
William M. Bell
Bell
J. H. Brunk
Conference Church Erection Board
General Church Erection Board
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester Builders
Concert Band To Play At Firemen's Fete Tonight
The Winchester Concert Band will perform outdoors at 8 p.m. in front of the Friendship Fire Company hall on East Cork Street. Prof. W. H. McIlwee directs a varied program including marches, overtures, a euphonium solo, waltzes, and a Bohemian dance. Firemen host an ice cream and cake festival Friday and Saturday, with donations of supplies requested tomorrow morning.
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Winchester
Hall of the Friendship Fire Company
Cork Street
W. H. McIlwee
Golden Friendship
Filmore
Bungtown
Luscombe
For Sale Two Ton Truck with Solid Tires
Used two ton truck in good running condition with wide bed and solid tires. Bargain price for quick sale. contact via phone 112-W. August 21 listing.
J Ashby Sprint Liverpool Cables
Sale listing shows prices for J Ashby sprint Liverpool cables and related items with figures across multiple entries including Carolina June Jonathan Wealth Grimes Maiden Blush and varying shilling amounts. Prices range from 24 to 3014 shillings with two inch quantities noted.
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J. Ashby
Liverpool
Carolina
Jonathan
Wealth
Grimes
Return Uniforms From Lexington Bound Members
All members who have uniforms and are not going to Lexington Virginia with company are asked to return their uniforms to the driver at the engine house. Signed Fred W. Forney Captain.
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Lexington
Virginia Republicans map plan to defeat Pollard in Virginia
A Washington conference of Virginia Republican leaders discussed defeating Democratic nominee John Garland Pollard in November. They forecast a coalition win with anti Smith Democrats and debated a lieutenant governor candidate to replace R Walter Dickenson. Pollard’s support was pegged around 125000 votes with a coalition total near 275000, predicting Pollard’s defeat.
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Washington
Virginia
John Garland Pollard
Metropolitan Club
Lynchburg
Republican Executive Committee
R. Walter Dickenson
Executive Committee
Bascom Slemp
Col
Henry W. Anderson
Shaffer
Garber
Lankford
R. O. Crockett
Tazewell
Duncan Curry
Staunton
State Committee
Pollard
G. Walter Mapp
Mapp
William Moseley Brown
Coalition
Appeal to Valley Farmers to Exhibit Livestock at Fair
Valley farmers are urged to exhibit livestock at the Winchester Fair. The fair seeks to showcase valley livestock with liberal premiums and hopes continued cooperation will fill all departments. Premium lists are available at the fair office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fair
Fair Association
Four Powers Meet On Reparations in Hague Talks
France Belgium Italy and Japan began private talks at 3 pm to agree on reparations division with Great Britain under the Young plan. Germany joined later as discussions expand among creditor powers. A Big Six meeting arranged the talks to forge consensus before a future meeting with Britain.
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Associated Press
The
Hague
France
Belgium
Italy
Japan
Great Britain
Jaspar
Germany
Baptists Host Yard Party Tonight With Food
Church group invites neighbors to a yard party this evening offering a variety of foods and fellowship. Attendees can expect a casual social in a local yard setting with common refreshments provided.
Pickering Tickets Print Now at Star Job Department
Notice urges printing of available tickets for the Star Job Department. Attendees are reminded not to miss the fair on August 15, with entry time 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. The short announcement emphasizes attendance and event timing.
Walker and LaGuardia Spark New York Mayoral Fight
The mayoral contest pits James J. Walker of Tammany against Fiorello H. LaGuardia in a clash reminiscent of prize ring battles. Walker, a famed showman with about 40 claimed accomplishments, faces LaGuardia a congressman turned war veteran with a dramatic political career in New York.
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James J. Walker
Tammany
New York
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Virginia Veterans Headed for National Legion Meet in Louisville
About 150 Virginia Legion members are expected to attend the National American Legion Convention in Louisville from September 30 to October 3. Virginia plans include two special trains from the state, with stops in Richmond and Norfolk and other cities, plus a state parade presence and events at Churchill Downs Camp Knox and a large pyrotechnic WWI victory display.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
National American Legion
Louisville
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
W. Glenn Elliott
Norfolk
Newport News
Clifton Forge
Norton
Bridgewater
Henry M. Taylor
Transportation
State
Bridgewater Post
American Legion
Churchill Downe
Camp Knox
Suffolk
Petersburg
Southern Pie Probers Called to Hear Evidence
The Senate patronage investigating committee, chaired by Brookhart, was convened to reconvene Monday for more evidence on conditions in the southern states. The hearing centers on Texas with further testimony promised for oil operator Fred Strang of Fort Worth after a prior summer session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Brookhart
Texas
Fred Strang
Fort Worth
Dynamite Blast Wrecks Street Car in New Orleans
An explosion under a street car in New Orleans blew a steel rail through the car floor and roof, injuring one passenger and stunning ten others. Police used fear gas bombs to disperse crowds after the blast, a serious incident linked to the ongoing carmen’s strike.
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New Orleans
American Vessel Rescues German Crew at Sea
New York August 22 The Dollar liner President Harrison commanded by J H Benson reports it rescued the entire crew of 26 men from the German steamer Quimist an after it caught fire mid ocean.
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New York
J. H. Benson
President Harrison
Campmeeting Trip Between Winchester Wardensville
The Winchester and Western Railroad will run motor trains from Winchester to Wardensville and return on August 25 for the annual campmeeting. Depart Winchester 7:30 a.m. Return Wardensville 5 p.m. Round trip fares are 1.50 from Winchester 1.26 from Gainesboro and 1.00 from Gore. D. H. Sencindiver General Manager.
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Winchester & Western Railroad Company
Winchester
Wardensville
Gainesboro
Gore
D. H. Sencindiver
Winchester Fair Office Ad Next to Capitol Theatre
Winchester fair office located in the Chamber of Commerce beside the Capitol Theatre handles all fair business. DON'T MISS Winchester Fair.
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Chamber of Commerce
Capitol Theatre
Long tariff debate set to unfold in Congress
The tariff measure enters a drawn out fight as the Senate finance committee rewrites the bill for the two week study period. Democrats receive the rate section for review while Republicans prepare amendments. Action likely to spill from the special session into December with no immediate end in sight. The Senate panel adjourned briefly after a two minute session.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
North Carolina
Democratic Committee
Majorit
Coste Halts French Record Flight Plans at Bourget
Dieudonne Coste, famed flyer, moved his aircraft from Bourget to Villacoublay today signaling a postponement of any long distance record attempt. He gave no public reason for the return, citing Villacoublay’s shorter start field with heavy fuel as a constraint. Close associates suggest pressure from officials and worry over recent plan leaks.
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LE Bourget
France
Dieudonne Coste
Ae Flier
Bourget
Villacoublay
Coste
Beauty Contest at Winchester Fair Promises Bijou Prize
The Winchester Fair offers a beauty prize for the prettiest girl Thursday August 29. Judges will announce the winner at the event. The Bijou beauty box, on display in Baker's drug store window, contains skin care preparations. Attendees must be present to win and be judged as the pick.
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Baker's Drug Store
H P Smallwood declares he is alive and healthy
The Star reports that Harry P Smallwood of R F D 3 New Sheffield Pa denies rumors of his death. He states he is very much alive and in good health and that claims his wife Mrs Pearl Smallwood attended his funeral are false.
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Harry P. Smallwood
New Sheffield
Pearl Smallwood
Shrine Meeting at Masonic Temple Friday Night
All shrines are requested to attend a meeting in the Masonic Temple Friday night at 7 p m to decide about a ceremonial in October.
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Masonic Temple
P. m
Special Buys Cars from George Washington Garage
Three vintage automobiles with low mileage and excellent condition are offered as bargains by George Washington Garage Beverley Wright Proprietor. The lineup includes a 1928 Marmon 8 Convertible Coupe a 1928 La Salle 5 pass Sedan with six wire wheels and a 1929 Packard 5 pass Sedan.
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la Salle
Packard
George Washington
Beverley Wright
Lee Foundation seeks half million for Stratford Hall purchase
The Robert B Lee Memorial Foundation aims to raise 500000 to complete Stratford Hall in Westmoreland County Virginia. A 190000 balance on the house and 310000 for restoration and equipment are needed. Funds have included 1000 contributions from Virginia donors and leadership by Mrs Marion G Willis and Mrs Fairfax Harrison.
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Associated Press
Fredericksburg
Robert B. Lee Memorial Foundation
Charles D. Lawier
Greenwich, Conn
Lees
Stratford Hall
Westmoreland County
Ambrose CG. Ford
Virginia
Granville G. Valentine
Richmond
Ambrose
C. Ford
Clifton Forge
Jonathan Bryan
Marion G. Willis
Fairfax Harrison
Stratford Committee
Garden Club of Virginia
Robert E. Lee Foundation
William Alexander, Jr
United Daughters of the Confederacy of
Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Southern Confederate Memorial Association
Stratford
Nationary General
General Assembly
Graf Zeppelin Flight to America Delayed by Winds
The Graf Zeppelin departure for the trans Pacific flight to America was postponed due to unfavorable winds in Kasumigaura Japan. Nineteen passengers and a 42 member crew boarded the airship, with repairs on yesterday’s hangar incident deemed easily fixed.
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Associated Press
Kasumigaura
Japan
America
Officers Killer, Another Wounded By a Maniac
In Montgomery Alabama a police patrol near the downtown riverfront ended in a fatal shooting and a serious wound. Officer Rex Wright died from a chest wound after a blow with a heavy iron instrument. Officer William Smith was stunned by two blows to the head. Suspect Joseph Dodson Choate, 26, admitted involvement and held Wrights pistol.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Rex. C. Wright
William W. Smith
Wright
Smith
Joseph Dodson Choate
Public sale of Cumberland Valley Fruit Products stock
Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn offer 25 shares of no par value Cumberland Valley Fruit Products Company stock for cash at 1 p m on Saturday August 24 1929 in front of Court Roa Winchester Virginia. Book value stated at 11 dollars per share.
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Winchester
Cumberland Valley Fruit Products Company
Duvall & Dunn
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Big Gore
Winchester Fair
U. B
Fred W. Forney
HOPE
R. M. Lynn
Star Job Department
Dappem Walker
LaGuardia Enliven N. Y
Donald C. Bolles
Ireland
John Purroy Mitchel
LaGuardia
Immy Alker
Jimmy Walker
Jimmy
Theodore Roosevelt
New York State
Probaaly
Congress
Seerget
Walker
Broadway
Southern “Pie” Probers
W. VA
H. P. Smallwood
Shrine Meeting
LEE Foundation
Graf
Public Sale Fruit Products Company
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