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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1929

Page

9

Officers Reserve Corps Meeting Tonight at Handley Library

The regular monthly meeting of the Officers' Reserve Corps group in Winches ter and area will be held at 8 pm in the Handley Library lecture hall. Col. B. M. Roszel chairs, Major F. M. Miller leads, and study on Ground Preparation continues. Attendance earns active duty credits.

Officers’ Group Officers’ Reserve Corps Winchester Handley Library B. M. Roszel F. M. Miller United States Army

Swallows and Human Speech Likebird Voices Across Races

The text compares the swallow’s song to human speech and notes it resembles songs of Lapps and other European and Asian groups, implying cross cultural perception of bird vocalizations.

Lapps Europe Asia

Welltown Sunday School Christmas Entertainment Planned

The Welltown Methodist Episcopal Church South Sunday School opens its annual Christmas program in the church at 7 30 pm Monday December 23. An attractive program has been prepared and all are invited to attend.

The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Welltown Stephenson Martinsburg Turnpike Jordan Springs Road Martinsburge John H. Newcome Dayall & Dunn

Ritter to Receive Engineering Degree at Cornell

Roy H. Ritter, a Cornell senior and engineering instructor, is due tomorrow from Ithaca New York to spend holidays with his parents on South Braddock Street. He will receive his degree in February.

Cornell University Ithaca N. Y C. W. Ritter South Braddock Street

Senate approves Byrd promotion to rear admiral on retired list

The Senate passed a bill elevating Commander Richard E Byrd to rear admiral on the Navy retired list for his South Polar expedition. The measure now goes to the House for action.

Washington Richard E Byrd Navy Senate House

New Zealand Millionaire Flies From London to South

F Chester, a wealthy New Zealander, boarded a Crosden plane in London with friends present, saying Cheerio I am off to the south. The Associated Press reports the bold departure as a notable aviation stunt reflecting the era’s adventurous spirit.

Associated Press London F. ©. Chichester Crosden Cheerio

Australian pilot aims to beat Bert Hinkler record

Officials believe the pilot who lifted off intends to reach Australia in under 15 days, hoping to surpass Bert Hinkler's February 192% England to Australia record previously set in 192%.

Bert Hinkler England Australia

Mutual Erosion of Respect Between Lobbyists and Senators

The passage notes a growing mutual loss of respect as lobbyists and senators become more familiar with each other, suggesting a decline in professional decorum and increased familiarity altering interactions and perceptions within the legislative process.

Frederick Circuit Rev P R Difhl Round Hill Sunday School Event

The Frederick circuit reverend assigns a Christmas treat and entertainment for the Round Hill Sunday school. Members are urged to attend as the Christmas entertainment is set for Friday night. Sermon at 11 a m with Epworth League at 7 p m.

Round Hill Epworth League

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