Woodstock Rotarians Rout Winchester 19 to 3 in Baseball
Woodstock bested the Winchester Rotary Club 19 to 3 as a large crowd enjoyed a lively game. Frank Tavenner pitched splendidly for Woodstock with Arthur Stickley behind the mask and Sandy Baker on the mound for Winchester. A return game is planned for August 5 with ample spectator turnout noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Woodstock Rotarians
Winchester
Frank Tavenner
Arthur Stickley
Sandy Baker
Herbert Solenberger
Front Royal Road Nears Completion in Virginia
In Macedonia Virginia on July 24 residents and visitors join hosted at the Petrie home. The convict camp will move from Front Royal road to Gore as the Front Royal road nears completion with only tar left. James Estus served as time-keeper and civil engineer while Frank Solenberger rests at home. Mrs Landis and daughter Melva visit Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
R. L. Petrie
Birdie Lam
Washington, D. C
Pauline Wallace
Ralph Lam
Stephens City
Ansel Solenberger
University, Va
James Estus and Son
Charlottesville
Kenneth Petrie
University of
Front Royal Road
Frank Solenberger
Gore
James Estus
Front Royal
Estus
Landis
Melva
Richmond
First Woman Wins Paris Four-Mile Seine Swim
Mme Prevost Gardelle led a field of over 60 rivals in the annual four mile swim through Paris. The mixed race awarded prizes to the top man and the top woman, with Gardelle finishing ahead of all female competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Seine
Mme. Prevost Gardelle
Frenc
Petrie Relative Visit Highlights Maryland trip
Mr. R. L. Petrie spent Sunday in Berwyn Maryland with his sister Mrs. Clarke Maxwell, returning to their home town in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Petrie
Berwyn, Md
Clarke Maxwell
John Robinson Circus To Exhibit Here On Tuesday
The John Robinson Circus visits Winchester for afternoon and night shows on Tuesday August 6th, traveling from Harrisonburg via regional railways and moving next to Hagerstown. Tents will rise on the Fair Grounds with space for tents and parking. The troupe emphasizes trained acts including four imports from Europe such as the Ben Hassan Arabs and Four Barron Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Winchester
Virginia
Robinson
Harrisonburg
Southern
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Robinson Circus
Europe
Ben Hassan
Barron Sisters
Rudy
Rudynoff
International wire act heads lineup at Hippodrome show
Riders and Philip and Karoline Eddy originate a somersault on the tight wire. Senorita Piedad Morales of Mexico and Petite Tetu of Japan join the act. Clown alley welcomes Abe Goldstein and many new faces alongside O'Brien Fenton Joe Wilde George Harmon Denny Sullivan Fred Gay the Simmons Twins Slivers Johnson and others performing around the Hippodrome track.
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Philip
Karoline Eddy
Senorita Piedad Morales
Mexico
Petite Tetu
Japan
Clown Alley
Abe Goldstein
O’brien
Fenton
Joe Wilde
George Harmon
Denny Sullivan
Fred Gay
Simmons Twins
Slivers Johnson
Zebras Learn Tricks in Historic Animal Act Show
The article notes Zebras trained to perform for the first time in wild animal shows. Christy Bros. will exhibit trained Zebras in Winchester on July 30, highlighting their stubborn temperament and contrast with the American mule. The piece frames Zebras as a difficult but now trainable act in a traveling act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Bros
Winchester
Asia
Zebras In Parade Delight At Circus Showing
The article describes trainers and beasts performing intricate zebra acts. Zebras and zebra hybrids wow crowds with waltz, two step, and curvet maneuvers. It notes the circus ownership and mentions visitors like Mr and Mrs Funk returning home after a visit in Gettysburg with Spangler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endeavo
Christy Bos
Bes
J. W. N. Funk
Samuel G. Spangler
Gettysburg
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Rotary Club
Fornt Royal Road
Dunsmore Business College
Dunsmore
Staunton, Virginia
Morris M. Edgar
John R. Eye
Denvce Brrottrhers Sedan
Detroit
J. Howard Cather & CO
Edward P. Warner
Aviation
Washington
Secreary of the Navy
Secretary of the Navy For Aviation
William A. Moffett
U. S. Navy
Bureau of Aeronautics
Navy Department
Warner
John Robinson Circus
Berlin Athletic Field
George Washington Garage
N. Main Street
Chrysler and
Packard Motor Cars
Duco
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