Missing Commander Ellyson and Companions Vanish Over Chesapeake
Navy search reports Rear Admiral Ellyson and two companions circling Cape Charles to Kitty Hawk then heading north toward Chincoteague. The trio were en route to visit Ellyson's ill daughter in Annapolis when they disappeared after departing Hampton Roads.
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Comdr
T. G. Ellyson
Washington
Coontz
Hampton Roads Naval Air Station
Navy Department
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Cape Henry
Capes
Kitty Hawk
N. C
Cape Charles
Chincoteasue Inlet
Potomac River
Tangier Sound
Bay District
Admiral Coonts
Cape Charles City
Thomas Point Light
Annapolis
J. G. Ellyson
Chesapeake
Lakehurst
N. J
Bay
Lexington
Hampton Roads
Virginia
North Carolina
Naval Air Station
Lower Bay
Anacostia Station
Quantico
Lower West Bank
Langley Field
Old Point Comfort
Ellyson
Hugo Schmidt
Roger Ransehausen
First Contact of Christianity With Greek Thought
At Christ Episcopal Church this evening 8 oclock a Lenten study class will explore Christianitys first contact with Greek thought in the life of St Paul The Rev Robert B Nelson leads the session public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
St. Paul
Fosdick
Friendship Fire Co Regular Meeting Notice
Friendship Fire Co. calls a regular meeting on Thursday evening March 1 at seven oclock Captain Fred W. Forney urges every member to attend for business of interest to all members.
Dirigible Los Angeles Reaches Cuban Waters En Route Home
The dirigible Los Angeles, en route from France Field to Lakehurst, passed Negril Point Jamaica at 6 am EST and is 1500 miles from home. It will refuel at Patoka, then cruise over Cuba before returning to its Hangar at Lakehurst New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Washington
Los Angeles
Navy Department
Naval Aircraft
Patoka
Lakehurst
N. J
Cuba
France Field
Canal
Panama
Caribbean Sea
Hagerstown Triumphs Over Hancock In County Final
In Handley High School gymnasium over 750 fans watched Hagerstown defeat Hancock 44 to 24 to claim Washington County basketball honors. The teams were tied at halftime before Hagerstown pulled away in the second half securing the county title and the right to represent Maryland at state level.
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Hagerstown
Hancock
Washington County
Handley High School
Hasgerstown
Maryland
Handley School
Albemarle Pippins Rally to 11 04 in Liverpool Auction
A few barrels of Albemarle Pippins rose from 10.80 to 11.04 per barrel at the weekly Liverpool apple sale. Cargoes on steamers Ninian Regina and Caronia were described as very variable with York Imperials, Ben Davis and Ganos also quoted. Shipments from New York to British ports for the week ending February 25 totaled 7,970 barrels and 16,541 boxes.
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Liverpool
Eng
G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company
Winchester
Ninian
Regina
Caronia
York Imperials
Ben Davis
Ganos
New York
London
Southampton
Manchester
Hull
Score Dispute Over 1928 Aldie Game
Winchester resident Frene Headley defends scorekeeping at a February 1928 Aldie girls game. He explains Miss Perry assisted, three foul shots by Foots McCann were erased and omitted, leaving a final 26 to 26 tie. He apologizes for the misunderstanding and asserts no intention to deceive.
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the Star
Miss Perry
Aldie
Frene Headley
Oyster Supper at U B Church on March 1
Community notice for a ham and oyster supper hosted by the U B Church on Thursday March 1 from 5 to 8 pm with tickets 75 cents. Also a laundry advertisement for Winchester Steam Laundry offering cleaning and pressing services with phone number 28.
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Winchester
Phong
Apple Festival Program Opens in Winchester Tonight
The First Baptist Church at Washington and Piccadilly hosts an 8 30 pm organ and violin program featuring Pilcher organ, Swan Pilcher, and violinist Miss Sartelle with local accompanists. Handley High School and Shenandoah Apple Blossom plans outline meetings, concerts, and public involvement for the fifth annual festival.
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New First Baptist Oh
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
W. BE
Floyd Haines
Mendelssohn
Dubois
Stoughton
Largo
Handel
Beethoven
Kreisler
Gabrieli
Schubert
White
Liszt
Gaxotte
Mignon
Thomas
Dickinson
Pilgrims
Wagner
Shenandoah Area Considered for Federal Park Deal
Representative Temple of Pennsylvania told Southern Society members that two park sites in the southern Appalachians appear assured within 18 months. One is 600 square miles in the Great Smoky Mountains. the other Shenandoah National Park covering 400 square miles near the Shenandoah Valley, with fronts near Front Royal and Waynesboro Virginia.
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Washington
Temple of Pennsylvania
Southern Society
Willard Hotel
Great Smoky Mountains
North Carolina
Tennessee
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah Valley
Front Royal
Warnesboro
Great Smokies
Shenandoah Park
Southern Appalachian National Park Commission
Temple
Work
Maj
W. A. Welch
New York
Palisades Park
Hudson
Harlan P. Kelsey
Massachusetts
Appalachian Mountain Club
William ©. Gregg
New Jersey
Col
Glenn 8S. Smith
Geological Survey
Georgia
South Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Yellowstone Park
Civic League to Elect Officers at Friday Meeting
A Women's Civic League meeting will be held Friday at 3:30 PM at the president Mrs. Melvin Green’s home 112 South Washington. Officers for the coming year will be elected and W R Legge of Handley School will speak on Trees.
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Civic League
Women's Civic League
Melvin Green
South Washington Street
W. R. Legge
Handley School
Famous Kibler Band to play at Bailey sale in Virginia
The nine member Kibler family from Page County Virginia will furnish music at the C G Bailey sale on Thursday March 1 1928 at 10 am on the premises 214 miles west of Berryville on the Winchester and Berryville Pike opposite Horse Show grounds.
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Kibler
Page County
C. G. Bailey
Berryville
Winchester
Berryville Pike
Local Couple Wed In County Clerk Office
A marriage license was issued this morning to John Paul Braithwaite and Freda V. Fishel in the county clerk’s office. The bridegroom, an orchardist, is son of Charles and Braithwaite, while the bride is daughter of William and Fishel, both residents of White Hall.
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John Paul Braithwaite
Freda V. Fishel
Charles Braithwaite
William Fishel
White Hall
Larger Crowds At Presbyterian Special Services
A large congregation attended the Presbyterian Church for special services with a 30 voice choir. The Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden preached on faith as the condition of salvation and motive for living. Five new members were welcomed and letters of transfer arranged. Tonight at 7.20 the subject is The Love of God. Seats are free and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Highland Avenue
F. T. McFaden
McSherry Funeral Rites Scheduled in Martinsburg
The funeral for Dr. W. McSherry will be held Friday at 4 o clock in Trinity Episcopal Church Martinsburg West Virginia with Rev John L Oldham officiating. Interment follows at Old Niurn Cemetery. Friends in Winchester expected to attend.
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Pbone W. McSherry
Neburg
W. Va
Trinity Episcopal Church
John L. Oldham
Old Niurn
Owas
MecSherry
Republicans Name Delegates Meeting March 5
Republicans plan a March 5 meeting at Roanoke to elect delegates and alternates to the Republican national convention in Kansas City. Roland C. Ryan and HH Russell Potts urged city and county Republicans to attend. The Roanoke convention will select Virginia’s delegates for the national gathering.
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Republic
Roanoke
Roland C. Ryan
HH. Russell Potts
Virginia
Kansas City
Neighbors Fight Over Line Fence Draws Sheriff
Sheriff Pannett rushed from home after a morning call about two residents near White Hall in the county fighting. The melee ended without serious injuries. Jamey McKee and Charles Brown were summoned before Justice Tavenner to answer charges of disturbing the peace and assault. The dispute, said to center on a boundary fence.
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Pannett
White Hall
Jamey McKee
Charles Brown
Justice Tavenner
Death of Railroad Conductor J William DeJarnette
J William DeJarnette 47 died Monday in City Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia from internal hemorrhage likely linked to injuries as a railroad conductor. He had worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and operated a Martinsburg grocery store. He resided with Mrs. Charles Miller after moving from Shepandoah Junction five years ago. He belonged to Patriotic Order Sons of America Odd Fellows and Brotherhood of Railway Conductors. His brothers Harry and Howard DeJarnette attend his funeral near Middletown.
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Messrs
Harry and
Howard DeJarnette
Middletown
J. William DeJarnette
City Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
DeJarnette
Baltimore and Ohio
Keyser
Shepandoah Junction
Charles Miller
Moler Avenue
The
Patriotic Order, Sonus of America
Odd Fellows
Jefferson County
Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
House Adopts Vaughan Plan of Road Mileage Allocation
The Virginia House narrowly adopts the Vaughan plan for road mileage allocation amid debate over a transportation bill. The measure would distribute feeder road mileage to counties, with minimums and city-based boosts, while a tax proposal on multiple stores and fuel dealers faces stiff resistance and possible court challenges. The Senate adjourned without a vote on key measures as controversy over fuel price publication and retail reporting rages.
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House
Vaughan
Shenandoah Park
Richmond
Jamess. Barron
Norfolk
Senate
Byrd
Aig Pe Naeal Stakths Teasure
Srobat i
Orange
Madison
Nageey
Iiteswa
Conan Ake Eo
Les
House ‘Goods ‘and
Virginia
Loveton County
Ewales
Grace Lutheran Church Lenten Services Tonight at 8
Grace Lutheran Church will hold Lenten services this evening at 8 o'clock. Dr Freed announced plans to base his Wednesday talks on the twenty third Psalm during Lent. Congregation members are urged to attend and visitors are welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Freed
Shenandoah Valley Theatres buys Empire Theatre site
The building on MRouss-Ave recently acquired by Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation will become an addition to the Empire Theatre. Mil ia ER Real Estate Office relocates to the large brick building at the southwest corner of Market and Water Streets, continuing business without interruption under G. Clarence Miller.
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Mrouss - Ave
Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation
Empire Theatre
Milia«Er Real Estate
S. W. Cor
Market
Water Sts
G. Clarence Miller
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U. B. Church
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Apple Festival
W. E. Pilcher
New First
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Joseph Haines
John Anderson
Claude Grimm
Austin Sloat
Walter Schmidt
Joseph ,Haines
H. Elmer Griffin
Osmar Swanson
William W. Glass
Samuel Renner
Eet Hodgson
R. Ray Sartelle
Handley Band
W. H. Mcllwee
Handley
Plma Hancon
Handley Glee Club
George
Ve. Wal
Alicia Taylor Rooney
Albany
N. Y
John A. Balfour
Africa
Balfour
Sabin Carr
Yale
Carr
S. O. 0. F. Society
Stephens City
Tri-County Odd Fellows’ Association
Tri- County Association
Virginia Grand Lodge
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Grand Lodge
Tuscarora Lodge
Shenandoah Area
Representative Temple
Pennsylvania
Dolly
Deolly Stark
International Newsree
Presbyterian
McSherry
Wm. DeJarnette
R. R
Girls’ Athletic Association
Elks’ Club
Barren
Grace Lutheran Church Services
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