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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
9
Charles Kingsford Smith departed Union Air Terminal at 4 48 a m for a trans continental speed record attempt. The Australian flier aims to set a new speed mark for planes traveling across the continent from California.
Washington on December 21 reports a push to boost American fortifications and to examine options to develop a naval base and an inland air base in Alaska as possible responses to Japan and the Wash ington Naval Treaty scraps.
Philadelphia December 21 Robert Allan Edwards a young coal mine engineer condemned to death seeks a new trial asking the State Supreme Court to review the case and grant relief. The defendant faces execution for the murder of Freda McKechnie in his neighborhood.
Baton Rouge December 21 Huey P Long moves to draft a new constitution to centralize power, seeking to diminish local governments and empower opponents’ punishment, according to colleagues.
The Church of Christ elementary department presents The Babe in Bethlehem at 7:30 on Sunday in the Sunday school room. Mrs. H. H. Jennings directs with Mrs. Evelyn Shade assisting. Afterward the youngsters receive their annual treat. Miss Frances Pence of Harrisonburg State Teachers College is visiting over Christmas with her parents on Parkway Avenue. Marian and Louise Martin of White Post, Mary Baldwin College students, are home for the holidays.
Philip Kennamer the son of a judge was photographed in a jail cell while awaiting trial for the murder of John Gorrell Jr. The images show him under guard and in a stark police setting as legal proceedings continue.
Brucetown M E Church led by Rev Thomas Morgan holds Sunday School at 10 am and worship with sermon at 11 am with a 7 pm Young People service. Christmas program by Sunday School Sunday 7 30 pm. Burnt Factory and Welltown host Christmas services and programs on December 30 and 21 respectively with various Sunday School supervision and start times. Other churches Stephenson Welltown Crums host Christmas events and messages inviting attendance.
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