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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1927

Page

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Georgian Takes Off On Non-Stop Flight To Brazil

Paul Redfern, flying the Port of Brunswick, began a non stop attempt from Glynn Island to Brazil. Edward Schlee and William Brock launched toward London Ontario to Windsor Ontario for a round the world effort. The Stinson-Detroiter monoplane rose from Glynn Island at 12 46 pm local time with Redfern heading toward Pernambuco and enduring flight.

Brazil Associated Press Paul Redfern Glynn Island Edward Schlee William Brock Curtiss Field Harbor Grace London Old Orchard Eng Windsor Redfern Brunswick Stinson Pernambuco Port City

Recital at The Plains Features Vredenburgh and Reynolds

Peter Vredenburgh organist of Christ Church Winchester presented an evening recital at Grace Church The Plains Fauquier County Va assisted by Mrs Francis M Reynolds choir director The program included a Handel piece Liszt Chopin Wagner and others with Vredenburgh performing an original work and a Liszt selection PMID

Peter Vredenburgh Christ Episcopal Church of Winchester Grace Church the Plains Fauquier County Vredenburgh Winchester Liszt Francis M. Reynolds Christ Church Choir Handel Reynolds Harker Chopin Gillette

The Star Reaches to Many Points Covering Earth

An analysis of The Evening Star circulation shows regular subscribers in 36 states and none in 12 states. The paper also ships to five foreign countries and to England, Germany, Italy, China, Japan, plus other nations via mail to relatives.

Evening Star Union United States France Canada Virgin Islands Alaska Panama Canal Star England Germany Italy China Japan

Winchester Steam Laundry Launders Cur tains and Rugs

Lace curtains and rugs can be laundered at the Winchester Steam Laundry. Phone 28, 44-16-1p-tf.

Winchester

Thousands honor Lederer discovery of Shenandoah amid parade

More than 1 000 residents from Warren and Fauquier counties plus visitors from Winchester and Washington gathered at Applewood to honor John Lederer the Shenandoah Valley discoverer and to push for the Shenandoah National Park Highway. Speakers included Hugh Naylor and Col O R Millar as the group neared Linden for unveiling a granite marker marking Lederer s 1670 voyage. The Pharley Rouss Fire Company and D Corps led a large Alexandria to Alexandria parade contingent for the Virginia State Firemen s Association convention with Ocean City chosen as the 1928 convention site and the business session featuring officers elections and a Washington sightseeing trip for delegates.

Warren Fauquier County Front Royal Arlington County Catherine Rogers Shenandoah National Park John Marshall Hugh Naylor The Highway Association N. B. Harmon, Jr W. ©. Deming John Mashall John Barto John Barton Payne Mires Geoyeens Fauquier Teats R. Millar Shenandoah Valley John Lederer B. W. R. Ewing Washington Naylor Bryan Conrad H. B. Sproul H. J. Benchoff Shenandoah Valley Inc Charles L. Melton Randolph-Macon Academy H. J Eckenrode Applewood Linden Lederer Elizabeth Thompson Fauquier Blue Ridge Divide Pharley Rouss Fire Company D Corps Winchester Alexandria Virginia State Firemen's Association W.H. Mcllwee Lee-Jackson Highway James M. Duncan, Jr F. C. Jesser Covington Duncan C. Mugler Phoebus John C. Claraty Charlottesville J. D. Gordon Newport News L. E. Lockabill Roanoke Roy Angle E. K. Landis Pulaski Gordon Ocean City Norfolk Paul Morton Lookabill Arlington National Cemetery American Legion Alexandria National Guard

Commander Evangeline Booth To Address American Legion

Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army is invited to speak at the American Legion's ninth annual convention in Paris next month. She is the only woman honored by the Legion for wartime service. Booth sails from New York in September and may visit London, with War Cry praising the gesture as recognition of Salvation Army efforts in World War I.

Evangeline Booth Salvation Army American Legion Paris New York War. Cry Europe London Tee

Yard Party Fri Aug 26 Benefit for Pleasant Valley Church

Community invites public to a meadow yard party near David Smith's on Friday August 26 to support Pleasant Valley Church fundraising. Local folks organize music and refreshments for attendees.

David Smith Pleasant Valley Church Lpadt

American Gunboat Isabel Struck by Chinese Fire at Nanking

The American gunboat Isabel, flagship of Rear Admiral Hough, was hit 50 times by rifle fire as it passed Nanking on the Yangtse river. One American sailor received two light wounds before fire was silenced by rifles and machine guns. Admiral Williams reported increased Chinese gunfire on river craft since northern troops arrived.

Associated Press Washington Isabel Hough Nanking Yangtse River Navy Department Williams Yangtse

Carling Takes Air On a Flight Across Atlantic

Sir John Carling aboard the Stinson-Detroiter monoplane Gir John Carling lifted from Curtiss Field at 12 50 PM heading for London Ontario to launch a non stop crossing to London England weather permitting Capt Terrence Tully Lieut J Y Medcalf and BE Reshnie were aboard the flight party as the attempt clears the Atlantic runway plan hinges on favorable conditions.

Associated Press Curtiss Field N. Y John Carling London Eng Sir John Carling Terrence Tully J. Y. Medcalf BE. Reshnie

Large raid nets two arrests in Frederick County liquor bust

A sheriff led a county and state force raid harvesting two arrests, three illicit stills, 900 gallons of mash, ten gallons of liquor, and assorted paraphernalia. Howard Place and Foster Milburn were released on $1,000 bonds after appearing before a county court.

Pannett Frederick County Howard Place Foster Milburn Winchester Squire Taysg Circuit Court A. J. Wigginton Bageant Pingley Back Creek Laura DeHaven Sheriff's Office

Navy Extends Search for Missing Aviators

The Navy announced a second extension of the hunt for six men and one girl missing after a flight from the Golden Gate to Honolulu. The plan adds five to six days with operations off the Hawaiian Islands and by the Omaha and 15 destroyers 600 miles off San Francisco. Admiral Eberle authorized Rear Admiral Jackson to decide how long to continue the search.

Associated Press Washington Navy Department Hawaiian Islands Omaha San Francisco Calif Dole Golden Gate Honolulu United States Steamship Pacific Eberle Naval Operations Jackson

American Woman Dead From Wounds

Miss Florence M. Anderson of Los Angeles died from wounds after a Mexican bandit attack on a train south of Acaponeta, Mexico. The death was reported to the State Department on Wednesday.

Associated Press Washington Florence M. Anderson Los Angeles Acaponeta Mexico State Department

Cars at Auction Saturday Front of J Mack Noon's

Auction listing shows Hudson Speedster Ford Coupe Buick Touring Olds Coupe and Dodge Touring offered at 2 PM in front of J Mack Noon's location. Stamp 24-1p-21.

J. Mack Noonan

Disciples Convene Growth Across Valley District

The seventy eighth annual Disciples of Christ convention for the Valley District met at Strasburg Christian Church in August 1821. Delegates from 19 churches attended. total district membership reached 2543 with a 109 gain. Seminary funds, Bible schools, and missionary offerings rose, and 200 preachers were present. The convention plans to meet at Luray next year.

Disciples of Christ of the Valley District Augusta Rockingham Shenandoah Frederick Page Warren Strasburg Bible Schools J. A. Tate M. E. Saddler H. G. Haney Richmond J. T. T. Handley J. T. Watson Lynchburg J. Mitchell Hoye Louisa C. N. Jarrett Washington, D. C Leslie Saum Bible School Department Boyer Luther D. Pifer Christian Endeavor Department Hoye L. Riley Rena Myers J. O. Philips Woman's Missionary Organization B. F. Line H. J. Dudley Arthur Wake J. Leslie Saum G. W. Riley L. L. Hockman M. M. Orndorff Carl Boyer W. L. Dudley J. D. Hamaker Churches of Christ Waynesboro Harrisonburg P. B. Hall

Old Glory May Start For Rome At Six This Evening

Lloyd Bertaud announced that he and James D. Hill will launch the Fokker monoplane Old Glory from Roosevelt Field at 6 PM for Rome barring unforeseen events. They planned a preflight spin earlier in the day to check conditions.

Rome Associated Press Roosevelt Field N. Y Lloyd Bertaud James D. Hill

Child Killed by Car In Hagerstown Suburb

In Hagerstown Maryland on August 25 six year old Donald OBrien was struck and killed by a car driven by B A Bailey as the child ran in front of the vehicle. The driver said the boy darted into the street while he was exiting. The article also lists want ads for carpenters stenographers and bookkeepers.

Associated Press Hagerstown John R. O'Brien Donald O’brien B. A. Bailey

Virginia Should Win Tourist Traffic Says AAA Official

Ernest N. Smith, AAA general manager, urged Tidewater Automobile Association directors in Norfolk to boost Virginia tourism. He noted Virginia's rich historic appeal and Norfolk harbor as assets and called for promoting the state to attract touring motorists. Smith highlighted growing national tourist movement and urged locals to integrate Virginia into major travel routes.

Virginia Ernest N. Smith American Automobile Association Tidewater Automobile Association Norfolk John A. Lesner Smith Union Mr. Smith Atlantic America United States Evesiy Ozarks Shenandoah Valley Automobile Association A A. A

Williams Seaplane Bid Aims For New Speed Record

Lieut Alford J Williams a top navy pilot made a successful morning flight in a new seaplane and plans to contest the Schneider cup rate in Italy next month He says he will attempt a new speed mark this afternoon The current record holder is Major Di Bernardi of Italy who logged 258 875 miles per hour off Norfolk Virginia last November

Associated Press Port Washington N. Y Alford J. Williams Navy Italy Williams Major di Bernardi Norfolk

Colonial Theatre Showcases Western Stars This Week

Nearly 2,000 attend Tom Mix in The Circus Ace at the Colonial last Saturday with about double that enjoying the two day engagement. The Empire Colonial promotes big-time Westerns every Friday and Saturday with matinees, 25 cent adults, and 300 seats. Tomorrow and Saturday feature The Last Outlaw with Gary Cooper, and Clara Bow appears soon in Children of Divorce. September schedules include Ken Maynard in The Land Beyond Law, Col Tim McCoy in The Frontiersman with Claire Windsor, and Buck Jones in Good As Gold and Hills of Peril.

Tom Mix Colonial Theatre Crect Empire Colonial the Colonial Paramount Gary Cooper the Empire Clara Bow The Colonial Ken Maynard First National Star Col Tim McCoy Claire Windsor Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer Charles “Buck Jones

Dedication of Douglas School Parade Planned with Notable Speakers

Plans for the cornerstone laying and dedication of the Douglas School building for the colored community on North Kent Street are set for Labor Day. A morning parade with three bands and many fraternal groups will precede a formal ceremony with speakers from Howard University and local officials.

Douglas School North Kent Street Odd Fellows Patria Household of Colored Thians Court of Calanthes Harrisonburg Chambersburg Winchester Elks Band Alexandria Nazarine Band Charles Town Morning Star of the West Lodge Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Grand Street Cer Sharp Andria the Elks Band News Building The Edward B. Morris Chicago Grand United Order of Odd Flows of America Powell W. Gibson J. M. Morris J. F. Robinson L. H. Nickens James Wells Charles Lampkins Cameron Street Clifford Street Clifford Washington Street Washington Boscawen Street New Douglas School Handley Foundation Handley Fund Handley Handley Fondation

Peaches Offered At Bargain Prices

Advertises peaches available for sale at one to two fifty per bushel with a phone contact 616 for details.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Schlee Brock Ont Mr. Vredenburgh Mrs. Reynolds Plains Earth Rouss Warren-Fauquier Alexandrian Heads Association Comdr. Booth Carling R. M. Swimley Admiral Jackson Carpenters Randolph Macon Atatoney Keener Ert Fruit Corp Exyp Mix Kelly Miller School of Science and Art Howard University R. Gray Williams Board of Handley Trustees This City John M. Steck Winchester City A. T. Shirley Odd Fellows of Virginia
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