Airports proposed for Shenandoah Valley by aviation group
Harrisonburg hosts a preview visit by the Airport Squadron as plans unfold for a chain of ten airports in the Shenandoah Valley. Flyers will drop messages to towns, meet officials, and discuss early airfield locations in Martinsburg Winchester Staunton Lexington Waynesboro Luray New Market and more. Gov Byrd and the Valley Inc back the project to boost air travel and commerce.
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Harrisonburg
Teachers College
Massanutten Cavernsti
Sheffey J. Devier
C. Grattan
Chamber of Commerce
Herrisonburs
Price
New
Virginia Theatre
Board of Directors
Florrisonburgh
Staunton
Verona
Lexington
Richmond
Byrd
Commission On Conservation
Shenandoah National Park Board
Waynesboro
Shenandoah Valley
Stephens
Martinsburg
Winchester
Luray
New Market
Harry F. Byrd
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Virginia
America
H. G. Shirley
Willkkouk City
Stimson Accepts Philippine Post as Governor General
At President Coolidge request Henry L. Stimson of New York former secretary of war and mediator in the Nicaraguan conflict has accepted the post of governor general of the Philippine Islands. The nomination was sent to the Senate and health concerns were set aside for a protracted Manila stay. Secretary Davis said he recommended the appointment and officials predicted broad Filipino welcome.
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Washington
Coolidge
Henry L. Stimson
New York
Maj
Ger Leonard Wood
Philippine Islands
Senate
Stimson
Manila
Philippine
Davis
War Department
The
Philippines
Mrs Grayson Shifts Flight Plan to Croydon England
Mrs Frances Grayson abandons a Denmark trans Atlantic attempt from Old Orchard Maine and plans a winter flight from Harbor Grace Newfoundland to Croydon England. The Dawn amphibian plane will be piloted by Lieut Oscar Omdahl of the Norwegian navy with Brice Goldsborough as navigator as supplies move to Newfoundland.
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Associated Press
Curtiss Field
N. Y
Frances Grayson
Old Orchard
Denmark
Harbor Grace
N. F
Croydon
Eng
Newfoundland
Grayson
Extra Dividend Declared by Michigan Central
Michigan Central directors declared an extra cash dividend of 50 dollars a share on capital stock, in addition to the regular 20 dollar semi annual payment. The total annual dividend amounts to 90 dollars per 100 dollar par stock.
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Associated Press
New York
Michigan Central
New York Central
Battle over inheritance tax repeal reaches House floor
In Washington the fight to repeal the federal inheritance tax moved into the House as members pressed to strike the levy from the new tax bill. Representative Merritt, a Republican from Connecticut, offered an amendment, and leaders set aside two hours for debate after Mellon had urged repeal to the Ways and Means Committee, which did not adopt the proposal.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Merritt
Connecticut
Mellon
Ways and Means Committee
Rev Dyche Dies Deeply Lamented WV Lawmaker and Minister
Rev C P Dyche 83 respected Virginia United Brethren minister and long time West Virginia legislator died in Cumberland Maryland after years of ill health. He served in both WV House of Delegates and State Senate and mentored many in Rockingham and nearby counties. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Thrush and Mrs Linda Bruce and son Supervisor J Dyche. Funeral set for Thursday at East Point United Brethren Church with Rev J W Stearn officiating.
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Harrisonburg
C. P. Dyche
Virginia United Brethren Conference
West Virginia
Charles J. Dyche
Elkton
Cumperland
Carrie M. Thrush
Dyche
Morgan County
House of Delegates
State Senate
Boonsboro
J. J. Glossbrenner
Dayton
Augusta
Witchester
Toms Brook
Pleasant Valley
Rockingham
Nancy Johnson Dawson
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Thrush
Cumberland
Linda D. Bruce
J. Dyche
Stonewall District
East Point United Brethremehureh
J. W. Stearn
Deaths From Auto Accidents Increase In U S
The Commerce Department reports rising deaths from automobile accidents in the United States. In 1926 there were 15,871 deaths, a rate of 17.9 per year per 160,000 people, with 1935 showing a similar rate.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Miss Ellen Stone Dies in Chelsea After Historic Kidnapping
Miss Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary kidnapped by Macedonian bandits in 1901, died in Chelsea yesterday. Her life was saved by the ransom raised by popular subscription in the United States.
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Ellen Stone
Chelsea
Associated Press
Mass
Ellen M. Stone
United States
Talman Bigelow Dead by Own Action After Dinner Party
New York December 14 Talman Bigelow 29 a socially prominent real estate operator left a dinner party and shot himself in another room at his home. Relatives offered no motive. Bigelow served with the Red Cross on the Italian front in World War I and recovered.
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Associated Press
New York
Talman Bigelow
Red Cross
America
Bigelow
Church Club Adjusts Meeting Time for Lecture
On account of Dr McAndrews lecture at Handley Schools the Christ Church men's efficiency club will meet at 7 15 pm and adjourn at 7 55 pm at the parish house instead of the usual 8 o'clock start.
Winter Grains In Good Condition Across Virginia
Washington report notes week ended yesterday shows Virginia crops in good shape with winter grains and field work favorable. Weather conditions are generally suitable for farm tasks and ongoing planting and maintenance.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Politician’s anti prohibition stance signals limited action
In Richmond commentary from the Times Dispatch criticizes a politician who starts railing against prohibition as a sign of imminent inaction. The piece implies rhetoric outpaces actual deeds and warns readers about hollow confrontations in politics.
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Richmond ‘Times Dispatch
Country Store All Day Saturday in Rest Rooms
A country store and luncheon counter operate all day Saturday in the ladies rest room to raise funds for the Christmas seal drive and anti tuberculosis work. Mrs H D Fuller and Mrs D W Ritenour organize with District Nurse Association and county workers aiding. proceeds support seals and supplies.
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H. D. Fuller
District Nurse Association
D. W. Ritenour
Loyal County
Frederick County
Winchester
Cold Storage Apple Holdings Show a Decline
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports December 1 holdings of apples in cold storage: 2,000 barrels, 43,331,000 boxes, and 3,903,000 bushel baskets, with declines from 1926 and from five year averages.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
President Signs Lindbergh Bill Returns from Mexico City
President Coolidge signed the Lindbergh bill granting the special congressional medal of honor as he nears Mexico City. The article notes the measure amid surrounding discussion of slander and controversy surrounding the case of Isaac Barrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lindabergh
Mexico City
Coolidge
Funeral of Mrs J F Oates Attracts Large Local Crowd
Funeral services for the late Mrs J F Oates of Winchester were held at her home with Rev Cartney Anderson delivering an eloquent sermon. The choir sang hymns chosen by the deceased and the interment followed at Fairview Church cemetery. Relatives and friends mourn her loss as five cousins served as pallbearers and six girls bore the floral tributes.
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Cartney Anderson
Fairview Church
Train And Freight Crash In Fog Near Portia Ark
The Kansas City Special, a crack St. Louis and San Francisco Railway train, collided head on with a freight train in dense fog near Portia Arkansas. Injured include Guy Nichols a mail clerk from Springfield Missouri. engineer Hez Thorne of Thayer Missouri is reported missing. No passengers were hurt.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Kansas City
St. Louis
San Francisco
Portia
Ark
Guy Nichols
Springfield
Hez Thorne
Thayer
Negineer
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Virginia Valley
U. S
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Isaac Barrow
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Middletown
Metropolitan Opera
Wate
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Vane G
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Fteep
Memorial Hospital
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mr. Coolidge
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H. D. Albin
Larkin Owens
Manchester
Boston
E. E. Drake
Stephens City
Chas. Latham
National Ave
Goldbank Strain
M. C. Kerns
Hayfield
L. L. Trahan
Woodstock Pup
Lane
N. Braddock St
Appy L. C. Kremer
S. Main St
Loudouiste
J. M. Hott
N. Main
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Bloomington
Ill
Boston Transcript
Harpers Ferry
Baltimore & Ohio
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Sion
H. W. Ebert
Western Medical Ass
W. 62Nd St
Chicago
Paul Kaye
Broadway
Funk & Son Funeral
Night Phone
Wenders
North Main St
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Dr.a. W. Chase Company, Inc
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