Mid Winter Dance At Shenandoah Valley Academy Planned
Shenandoah Valley Academy to host the first mid winter hop in the gym on February 21 with the Black Diamond Orchestra providing music. Alumni attendance urged by The Chevron with excitement for a larger turnout than Thanksgiving. Guests urged to bring wives and sweethearts and enjoy the event at the old Cow Stables.
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Y. A
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Academy Gymnasium
Black Diamond Orchestra
Chevron
Former Student of S. A. Married in Wheeling
Friends in Winchester report the January 18 wedding of Lucius Hoge Wilson and Florence Mae Hiscocks at St Mathews Church Wheeling W Va. The couple, returning from a wedding trip, are from prominent Wheeling families. Florence is daughter of P E Hiscocks. Lucius, Shenandoah Valley Academy class of 1926, son of J B Wilson. his father is a Wheeling lawyer.
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Wheeling
Winchester
Lucius
Luke”) Hoge Wilson
Florence Mae Hiscocks
W. Yva
St. Mathew’'s Protestant Episcopal Church
P. E. Hiscocks
Wilson
Shenandoah Valley Academy
J. B. Wilson
Miss Ethel Laing Weds James Golliday at Strasburg
Miss Ethel Laing of Strasburg wed James W. Golliday of Stephens City in a 2 PM ceremony at the Lutheran parsonage. The couple, witnessed by Carolyn Laing and Mrs. Glenn Digdwick, plans a wedding trip to Washington and the South before settling in Stephens City.
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Ethel Laing
James Golliday
Frederick
Shenandoah
Strasburg
James W. Golliday
Stephens City
George S. Bowden
Carolyn Laing
Glenn Didgwick
Woodstock
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Kiday
J. L. Gardner Lumber Company
Galladay
Washington
St Agnes School Plans Valentine Program
Patrons of St Agnes School Alexandris will witness a Valentine program featuring Miss Elizabeth Barr of this city as a faculty member and organizer. The event showcases student performances and community support for the school.
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St. Agnes’ School
Alexandris
Elizabeth Barr
Beverley Family Plans Richmond Visit and Travel
Mr and Mrs Beverley and their daughters Elizabeth and Julia Duvall Beverley depart tomorrow for Richmond to visit Mrs Beverley’s mother Mrs Edwin Amiss Palmer. Mr Beverley to return early next week and Mrs Beverley and children stay through February.
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Mrs. Beverley
Richmond
William Beverley
Elizabeth
Julia Duvall Beverley
Beverley
Edwin Amiss Palmer
Palmer
Examiners Fault for Hard Questions, European Car Introduced
A remark singles out exam setters as making questions too tough for professors. Separately a new European closed car with a holding top and skylight is introduced.
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Europe
Henrys View on Bond Issue Calls for Voter Care
Letter from J Henkel Henry dated February 6 1929 explains that council members are split on bond issues and taxes stressing only the refund of old bonds has full council support. He warns a general tax hike may be needed if the entire issue passes urging voters to study and vote at polls.
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the Star
Star
J. Henkel
Henry
Federal Reserve Warning Triggers Historic Market Selloff
The Federal Reserve Board warned that speculative credit should be restrained and the Bank of England discount rate rose to 5 percent. The combined actions caused heavy trading and a sharp market decline of 2 to 20 points, marking the largest selling wave since December. Prices steadied briefly in a midday rally before new weakness emerged.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Bank of England
London
English speed racer arrives for Florida speed record attempt
Maj H C D Seagrave, first man over 200 mph, lands in New York en route to Dastona Beach Florida to challenge Ray Keech's 207.12 mph record with the Golden Arrow. The 27 ft 8 in car uses a 12 cylinder 100 hp airplane engine and features ground keeping wings. The March race spans the first to the fifteenth. insurance covers two days with a daily premium of 1750 dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
H. C. D. Seagrave
England
Dastona Beach
Fla
Ray ‘Keech
Golden Arrow
Maj. Sentrave
Jensen Fails In Effort To Hang Up New Solo Record
Martin Jensen in the Bellanca plane Green Flash failed to set a solo endurance flight record. He landed at 2 10 this morning after taking off at 9 04 a m Wednesday, enduring 17 6 hours through drizzling rain to challenge Royal Thomas's 35 25 hour mark.
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Jensen
Associated Press
Mitchel Field
N. Y
Martin Jensen
Bellanca
Green Flash
Royal Thomas
Mrs Marietta Collins Trombo Dies in Fauquier County
Mrs Marietta Collins Trombo died at her brother in law and sister's home 603 South Loudoun street after a brief illness of acute Bright's disease in her sixty ninth year. She was born June 24 1860 near Markham Va and was the widow of Charles Trombo The Plains Fauquier. The funeral will be at 2 pm Friday at the Haddox home with Rev J Luther Neff and Rev E T Clark preaching. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Marietta Trombo
Fauquier County
J. P. Haddox
South
Loudoun Street
Bright
Trombo
Washington
Marietta Collins
Markham
Upton D. Collins
Havre de Grace
Amanda Virginia McDonald Collins
Charles Trombo
Plains
Fauquier
Haddox
South Loudoun Street
J. Luther Neff
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
George Pope sale draws buyers in Greenwood
Green Wood Va February report notes Mr George Pope's sale last week drew a good crowd and prices. He plans to move to New Oxford Pa with brother Ed Pope. Ed and Mrs Pope’s return home, and local visits plus hospital stays of Eddy Knight and Gladys Miller are recorded.
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Green Wood
George Pope
John Johnson
Ed Pope
New Oxford
Gladys M. Miller
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Oliver Bentzel
Eddy Knight
Mary Lee Racey
King George To Move To South Coast After Healing Progress
London reports King George has made enough progress to warrant a move to the south coast. An official bulletin signed by five physicians states convalescence has not yet arrived, but his majesty’s progress makes the change desirable.
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Associated Press
London
King George
England
Mob Violence Rocks Bombay Deepens Terror Campaign
In Bombay a wave of religious warfare escalates with troops firing on mobs twice. A 2000 strong Hindu mob killed three Muslims near Mazadawa police court while authorities report at least three dead and six wounded from today’s clashes, with over 200 hospitalized and many more unaccounted for.
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Associated Press
Bombay
Mazadawa
Emacr
Mindu
Principals In the Oyster War Take Issue To Court
Gloucester Point Va February 6 The oyster dispute between planters and ranger remains unsettled as both sides agree to seek court ruling. A truce holds while Commissioner Trouston and Rangers counsel Smith pursue a legal path to peace. An armed boat planned for York area deployment was delayed by Dismal Swamp and may be used depending on negotiations.
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Associated Press
Gloucester Point
Gloucester County Circuit Court
Harry L. Trouston
Charles S. Smith, Jr
Tangers Association
Commission of Fisheries
Smith
Heflin fights ban on chaplain flag over ships
Senator Heflin of Alabama pledged to push a bill to bar a chaplain flag above the Stars and Stripes on battleships during church services at sea. The Senate rejected the proposal 69 to 10, and Heflin said hearings and action would follow, amid attacks on Catholic influence and praise for the Ku Klux Klan’s past campaigns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Heflin
Alabama
Hoover Prolongs Stay In Florida
President elect Hoover plans a brief return to Washington before his March 4 inauguration and will hold needed conferences at his Miami Beach home. He aims to have his inaugural address and cabinet slate near final form by the time he returns, with revisions anticipated even after the first draft.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
Hoover
Washington
S Street
Death of William B. Ward Head of Ward Baking Co
William B. Ward, 60, head of Ward Baking Company, died suddenly in his New York office from a heart attack. A Pittsburgh native, he began in the industry there in 1906 and later held top posts including director and treasurer of Ward Bread Company of New York City before resigning in 1912 to form Ward Baking interests.
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Associated Press
New York
William B. Ward
Ward Baking Company
Ward
Pittsburgh
Ward Bread Company
New York City
Ward Brothers Company and United Bakeries Corp Founding
The Ward Brothers in Rochester built one of the era’s early bakery chains with expansions across Ohio Indiana and Illinois. In 1928 he organized United Bakeries Corp with a $10 million capital and acquired multiple plants in the Middle West and South regions.
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Ward Brothers Company
Rochester
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
United Bakeries Corp
Middle Westend
Eight-year-old boy leads spree of jewelry theft near Fredericksburg
An eight-year-old boy in Fredericksburg found a purse with valuables and distributed items worth about $18,000 to friends, including a diamond brooch, a bracelet with 154 diamonds, a platinum ring with a large diamond, and other pieces. Officers were notified as the loot attracted attention. A $3,000 reward was offered by the owner and funds may be paid in Fredericksburg tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Fredericksburg
Sts
Tomorow
Lindbergh Delivers U S Airmail to Panama Zone
Charles Lindbergh lands at France Field Panama on the first U S to Panama Canal Zone airmail flight. He reports good weather and delivers 350 pounds of letters. He plans to fly to Panama City then return to Miami Sunday.
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Colon
Panama
Charles A. Lindbergh
France Field
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Col Lindhebergnh
Panama City
Texas
Saratoga
Co. Lindburgh
Miami
CaDinbergh
Mail delivery record between United States and Panama
The text notes a new mail delivery record for the route between the United States and Panama, reducing travel time from the prior 12 to 18 days. It mentions a Colonel and a taxiing scene but provides few concrete details or dates.
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High Mountains
United States
Panama
Firemen's Bazar Still Draws Crowds
The Friendship and Sarah Zang bazar continues to attract large crowds nightly at the two fire stations. Last night the lower hall was packed with patrons at the tables while dancing moved to the orchestra. Many prefer home delivery of piping hot suppers and drinks, with ample food satisfying the appetite across town.
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Sarah Zang Bazar
Ene Gine
Itora
Sein
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