Byrd's Solitary Vigil Tests Courage at Bolling Base
Admiral Byrd endured a brutal winter alone at the Ross Ice Shelf advance base. He faced deadly fumes, extreme cold, and near starvation while maintaining meteorological records and radio contact.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
5
Admiral Byrd endured a brutal winter alone at the Ross Ice Shelf advance base. He faced deadly fumes, extreme cold, and near starvation while maintaining meteorological records and radio contact.
The Lions Club organized at Charlottesville November 15 was formally presented its charter at a banquet Tuesday at the Albemarle Hotel. Delegations from Richmond Lynchburg Winchester Harrisonburg Farmville Culpeper and Manchester clubs attended. J Phil Grove Charleston native and judge led the new group with 22 members and a notable Virginia background.
Frank N. Belgrano Jr national commander of the American Legion will speak at the Maryland department banquet in Baltimore February 8. He travels from California with John T. Taylor legislative representative. Gov Nice and Mayor Jackson are expected to attend. John F McNulty will be toastmaster.
The Lee Baking Company bowlers of this city lost to the Leesburg All-Star bowling team in Leesburg. The final five game score was 2,931 to 2,813 in favor of Leesburg. This started a four series home and home matchup. Paul James of Leesburg rolled a 659 set with games of 155 137 116 185 and 136.
An advertisement offers Gold Medal Harlem Oil Capsules for 35 cents to relieve kidney and bladder irritation. It claims the product lowers nocturnal urination and eases backache, burning, and other weakness symptoms, advising use as directed.
A detailed listing of evening and late night programs on WEAF WOR WJZ WABC including shows by Cugat Orchestra Uncle Don Lundell Bobby Benson and more with news, talks, dramas and concerts across the broadcast day ending with a Friday night highlight and an event note featuring Eugene Ormandy conducting.
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