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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1927
Page
5
Virginia reports more than 275000 passenger car licenses issued so far this year. James M Hayes Jr director notes 267193 licenses by July 16 with further growth since then. Truck licenses reached 44473 by July 16 with 86322 for large trucks and the rest for convertible class.
The Lions Club and Elks Club meet at Mandley Stadium at 4 p m to decide the first inter club baseball league series winner. Both teams had tied after Lions beat Elks in the last scheduled game. today promises a close battle with maximum effort likely.
Richmond August 29 Members of the State Military Board will meet at the Governor's Office Friday at three. The program includes a proposal by Virginia Roach citizens to use the rifle range year round. Suggestions include a flying field for the army and navy and a resort beach. The range is currently used only two weeks annually for the summer encampment.
Brunswick Ga Aug 20 Hope grips Paul Redfern's wife and friends that the aviator survived his non stop flight to Brasil. With little news since last Thursday a 4600 mile search corridor is urged, reports of a plane over the Orinoco delta renew hope while weather logs cast doubt. Local committee requests US government South American help and navy coast guard to cover Brunswick to Trinidad segment as Washington weighs a formal search.
Reports place Redfern east of the Bahamas and over the Orinoco region as fuel runs low. Coast Guard orders search from Florida to Brazil by Commander Lauriat with cutters Yaimeu and patrol boats assisting Brunswick to Brazil committee.
Mineral and Hampshire counties report an apple crop equal to last year. Five counties in the state show gains, while many counties, especially south of a line from Parkersburg to Clarksburg to Grafton, report a complete failure according to Charleston's State Department of Agriculture.
William Mitchell former colonel and key figure in army aviation controversy heads to Europe and his birthplace Nice France to a planned public reception led by the city’s mayor. Mitchell born in Grimaldi Palace to American parents was registered at the American consulate as a citizen.
London Aug 20 The Plymouth correspondent says a determined bid to oust Viscountess Astor at the next general election is under way. She represents Sutton division Plymouth in parliament and faces opposition from liberal labor and a powerful Conservative candidate. Viscountess Astor has held the seat since 1919 as the first woman in parliament. Mrs. E. H. Parkins of Washington is a guest at Hotel Jaci.
Sir Robert Carey rode about 360 miles in three days to inform Kiamesa of Queen Eliza's death. At Eton College scholars wear distinct dress by height. under five feet four inches they wear jackets, while taller students don morning coats.
Rail timetable lists November 21 1928 service from Berryville Virginia to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Williamson Norton with connections to Memphis Chattanooga Nashville and Philadelphia. Includes Pullman sleepers to Williamson and Bristol and dining car. multiple locals and parlor cars. agents A I Barks and L Bladen in Berryville and Roanoke.
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