Supply Bark City of New York Reaches Byrd Base Through Ice
New York reports say Admiral Byrd's supply ship City of New York finally pierced heavy Antarctic ice and reached Ross Sea near Byrd camp. The vessel arrives within five to six days of Byrd's party, urging immediate departure to avoid dangerous freezing conditions. Scientists in Philadelphia extend radio invitations to Byrd Wilkins Mawson to discuss polar exploration on return.
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New York
Richard Evelyn Byrd
City of
Byrd
Antarctic
Ross Sea
Byrd Camp
Harry F. Byrd
H. H. Bailey
New York City
Admiral Byrd
New York Times
City of New York
Bay of Whales
Philadelphia
Richard F. Byrd
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Douglas Mawson
American Philosophical Society
Hannan Named Pastor of Sacred Heart Winchester
The Rev. Father Robert Emmett Hannan of Danville was appointed pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Winchester by Bishop Andrew J. Brennan to succeed Rev. Father Thomas B. Martin, who moves to St. Andrew's Roanoke. Martin departs February 16. Hannan arrives February 21 after serving in Norfolk and Danville.
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Robert Emmett Hannan
Danville
Church of the Sacred Heart
Winchester
Andrew J. Brennan
Diocese of
Richmond
Thomas B. Martin
St. Andrew’s Church
Roanoke
L. A. Gill
Father Martin
John A. Kelliher
J. Peter's Church
Father Hara
Piedmont
Hannan
W. Ve
Mount St. Mary's Seminary
Emmittsburg
Father Hennan
Norfolk
Thomas E. Walter
Sacred Heart
Martin
Father Kelliher
Mrs. Sarah Frye Dies at Age 77 in County
Mrs. Sarah W. Frye widow of Joseph Frye died at 7 this morning after a long illness at her home near Mourtt Williams in the county. Born October 19, 1852 she is in her 77th year and survived by son Joseph H. Frye and two daughters Mrs. W. W. Brewer and Mrs. E. C Allemong. Funeral service will be held tomorrow at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. C. H. Anderson officiating, burial in the church graveyard after a 2:30 p.m. service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah W. Frye
Joseph Frye
Mourtt Williams
Henry Brill
Star Tannery
Joeph H. Frye
W. W. Brewer
E. C Allemong
St. John’s Lutheran Church
C.H. Anderson
Mother of Man Who Shot Rubio Dies Suddenly
News from Charcas near San Luis Potosi reports the mother of Daniel Flores who tried to kill President Ortiz Rubio died of a heart attack as police arrived to arrest Daniel's brothers Piers and Annual. A priest Gregoro Romo and brothers Francisco and Pedro were arrested, Ester de Santiago a schoolteacher also detained. all were sent to Mexico City.
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Associated Press
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Charcas
Daniel Flores
Ortiz Rubio
Daniel
Piers
Annual
Gregoro Romo
Francisco
Pedro
Charcasy
Ester de Santiago
Mexico City
Wanted Chickens Eggs and Calves
A classified notice seeks farm stock and supplies including chickens eggs and calves. The advertisement lists 510 S Main St as the contact or location.
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S. Main ST
French Premier Plans A Reply On Naval Parity
Paris and London reports say Andre Tardieu plans a statement on French naval aspirations in response to U S and British policy. Franco Italian parity remains a barrier to a five power accord with Italy firmly insisting on parity. Officials note little change in French or Italian positions and fear a neutral tone from Paris.
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Andre Tardieu
Associated Press
London
Stimson
MacDonald
France
Italy
Tardieu
Reuter
Oanteroe
Secretary Stimson
United States
Britain
Subs
Great Britain
Washington
Handley Hosts Martinsburg In Evening Basketball
Handley meets Martinsburg tonight at Handley Gym at 8 p m. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 1 for students.
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Handley Vs. Martinsburg
Handley Gym
Annual Sermon to Sarah Zane Fire Company
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold its annual sermon tomorrow at 7 30 p m at United Brethren Church. Rev George W Stover the company chaplain will deliver the address. Preparations have been made for weeks and public attendance is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Sarah Zane Company
Lou
Re Rota
Income tax measure advances as Senate passes Fuller bill
Virginia lawmakers move a Fuller income tax bill through the Senate with one minor amendment from the State Tax Commission. The General Assembly adjourns until Monday with calendars in order and Feb 15 set as the deadline for new bill introductions.
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Associated
Richmond
Virginia
General Assembly
Senate
State Tax Commission
State Chamber Ads Back Apple Blossom Festival Push
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce promotes the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival at Winchester alongside Historic Garden Week. Director Robert F. Nelson notes broad campaigns in major papers, aiming to draw visitors from across the United States as spring gardens open and festival dates approach.
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Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Robert F. Nelson
State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
United States
Nelson
The
Star
New York Times
Charleston
Miami
Tampa
Raleigh
Buffalo
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Review of Reviews
American Motorist
Fire Destroys Servants Quarters at Shenandoah Valley Academy
A one story stucco building south of the main Shenandoah Valley Academy dormitory caught fire shortly after 7 last night. Students and firemen fought the blaze with garden hoses and a bucket line until fire units arrived and connected over 2,000 feet of hose. Loss is several thousand dollars with some coverage by insurance. origin believed from an overheated stove.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
Academy
Lee Barr
Highest Masonic Honor Awaiting Rev Dr McFaden in Virginia
The one hundred fifty second annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia will be held in Richmond on February 11 with opening by Grand Master John T Cochran. Senator Arthur Robinson of Indiana will address the gathering. Rev Dr F T McFaden is slated for elevation to grand master. The Grand Lodge traces to 1778 at Williamsburg and has had many notable presiding officers.
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Williamsburg
John Blai
James Mercer
Edmund Randolph
John Marshall
R. B. Wellford
Robert B. Withers
James Alston Cabell
James H. Price
McFaden
F. T., McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Grand Lodge of
Virginia
Richard Parker
Inchester Lodge
Dudley C. Lichister
C. Vernon Eddy
Charles W. Trenary
Miller Estate Probate Names Florence Miller Administatrix
The will of John S. Miller, a former hardware merchant, probated in the Corporation Court dated January 11 1928 assigns Florence V. Miller the storeroom on North Loudoun Street and half the stock, plus the Fairmont Avenue residence and all banked funds. Earl J. Clowser receives the other half of the hardware stock. The estate of M. E. Miller is split equally among Florence, Miss A. Margarte Miller, and Lewis A. Miller. Florence V. Miller named administratrix with bond set at 70 000.
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John’8. Miller
Corporation Court
Florence V. Miller
North Loudoun Street
Fairmont Avenue
Earl J. Clowser
Clowser
Miller
Mr. Clowser
M. E. Miller
A. Margarte Miller
Lewis A Miller
Pollyanna Shoppe offers free shampoo with every wave
A promotional offer runs for one week starting February 10 at Pollyanna Shoppe 48 8 Loudoun Street. Customers may receive a free shampoo with each hair wave service. Telephone contact is 902 for details.
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Loudoun St
Plymouth Rock pullets and cockerel for sale
YOR SALE 16 pure bred Plymouth Rock pullets, $1.50 each for quick sale. Also one cockerel. W. S. COCHRAN, Paper Mill, (1p-11) WANTED AT ONCE Large clean cotton rags at The Star Office. Must be clean, (2-1-10-1f)
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Plymouth Rock
W. S. Cochran
Star
Winchester Gun Club Ends Banner Season and Plans Growth
The Winchester Gun Club reports a successful year with 150 members, a new clubhouse, and two automatic targets. The club seeks to recruit more shooters and aims for a 100000 target season in 1930. In 1929, 15 women shot over 2000 targets, led by Mrs. G. Knight of Riverside California with 92.12 percent. Men’s standings show C. B. Stickley leading the year.
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Winchester Gun Club
Musical Comedy Plans Progressing for Colonial Theatre Show
The Ous Athletic Association committee advances plans for a musical comedy titled Spanish Moon at the Colonial Theatre on Tuesday February 25. Virginia Pangle chairs the show committee. Rehearsals start with director Judd from Rogers Producing Company arriving Tuesday and leading the first session at Friendship Hall.
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Ous Athletic Association
Colonial Theatre
Misa Virginia Pangle
Mr. Judd
Rogers Producing Company
Judd
Friendship Hall
Information for Virginia Fruit Growers bulletin ready
Bulletin No. 114 prepared by horticulture plant pathology and entomology departments of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute extension division in Blacksburg Virginia is ready for distribution. It covers spraying timing thorough publication and proper materials with additional guidance on mice control poison bait and wound dressing on fruit trees.
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Blacksburg
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FR. Hannan
Sarah Frye
Rubio
U. S
Lexington
Saratoga
Japan
Sarah Zane
Election Board
Senate Finance Committee
5. W. Academy
H. W. Ebert
Leicester
B. M. Sullivan
M'Faden
J. S. Miller
Rouss Spring
Stickley
Pvt
C. B. Stickley
A. Seabright
Andrson
R. T. Jones
W. ©. Carter
J. A. Anderson
B. J. Hillidge
H. Austin
W. Wisecarver
J. H. Taylor
A W. H. Carter
F. Metlee
B. Seabright
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