President First 10 greet Knight of Air enters
A report notes the Knight of Air arrival at Virginia Capes on June 11 with ten presidents greeting the event.
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Knight OF Air
Enters
Virginia Capes
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1927
Page
1
Swift Cruiser Returns To Crowded Race Course
London crowds greet the Trans-Atlantic flyer as she threads a surging crowd at the Ep som race course. The flyer plans to fly from Washington to New York and St. Louis, facing difficulty making way through the multitude.
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London
Epsom Race Course
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Lee-Jackson Road To Open Near June Sixth
The Lee-Jackson highway near the Shenandoah river will reopen to traffic early next week after weeks of closure for paving east of the river. Officials expect many Virginians to drive to Washington for Charles A. Lindbergh’s arrival on June 11, using the Lee-Jackson route as the best option.
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Shenandoah River
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Ent
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Paris
Virginia Capes
Washington
President Coolidge
Virginia
Lee- Jackson Highway
Lindbergh to be welcomed in Washington aboard Memphis
The White House announced Captain Charles A Lindbergh will return to the United States on the cruiser Memphis and be greeted by President Coolidge with full honors. Lindbergh accepted the invitation to land in Washington by June 11, allowing the President to host him before leaving June 13 for a vacation in the Black Hills.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles A.lindberg
United States
White House
Atlantic
America
Memphis
Coolidge
Lindbergh
Breck
Black Hills
South Dakota
Virginia Capes
Chesapeake, Bay
Potomac River
Candidates Busy Filing Names in Coming Primary
Candidacy filings loom as the Democratic primary on August 2 approaches with several county offices up for grabs. J Henkel Henry may run for State Senate in Winchester and surrounding counties, waiting to file by the last moment. Others like John H Myers Grover H Seth tack William J Muse plan to file tomorrow, each facing opposition. City of Winchester will vote same day for State Senate and House seats, with several county offices already listed as filed and unopposed choices including T Russell Cather Coe C Brannon Robert S Smith Isaiah C Roe A J Tavenner J A Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Committee
J. Henkel Henry
State Senate
Winchester
Frederick
Shenandoaham
Clarke Counties
Henry
John H. Myers
Shawnee
Grover HH. Sethtack
Stonewall
William J. Muse
Back Creek
Board of Supervisors
Nom Wati
Pannett
John M. Massie
Countty Parish
Menechen
Joseph” S. Denny
House of Delegates
Clarke
Richard S. Wright
Shenandoah County
T. Russell Cather
Commonwealth Attorney
Coe C. Brannon
Robert S. Smith
Isaiah C. Roe
Revenue
A. J. Tavenner
J. A. Parker
Opequon
Empire Colonial Theatres to open Fridays and Saturdays season
Empire Colonial Theatres announce June openings with the Colonial on Fridays and Saturdays for June to August and full-time Empire, daily matinees at the Colonial, new Westerns starring Tom Mix Buck Jones and Ken Maynard, and Adolphe Menjou in The Sorrows of Satan at the Empire today and tomorrow. Zane Grey The Mysterious Rider screens Friday and Saturday at the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire-Colonial Theatres
Main Street
Empire Theatre
Seaso
Tom Mix
Buck Jones
Ken Maynard
Tim Mce-Coy
Leo Maloney
Empire
Paramount
Adolphe Menjou
Mr. Menjou
Zane Grey
The
Mysterious Rider
Real Estate Ad From Newlin and Co
Real estate notice from Newlin and Co promotes buying or selling property with contact details and brief offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlin & CO
Nearly All Apple Festival Pledges Paid in Full
Winchester residents pledged to support the Apple Blossom Festival with funds to cover expenses. Seven who signed pledges have yet to remit their payments, delaying final settlement of 1927 expenses. The festival officials urge prompt remittance to reduce outstanding bills and preserve the event’s stability and publicity value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
APPLE
Winchester
William Beverley
Department of Finance
Beverley
Clifford Dr. Grim
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Dog license tag violation leads to fine in police court
Morgan Anderson was fined $9.75, including costs, in police court today for not having a license tag on his dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Anderson
Strawberry Fete To Benefit Mercy Colony In Japan
Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Lutheran Church hosts a Strawberry Fete on Thursday June 2 at 7 30 p m on the lawn of Dr Geo Heist 125 W Piccadilly St featuring strawberry short cake whipped cream strawberries cream ice cream and cake For weather issues the event may move to the Sunday school room of the social building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Grace Lutheran
Water and Sewer Taxes Due Now
Public notice states water and sewer taxes are due and payable to treasurer WM. T. Barr. The notice emphasizes timely payment and identifies the official responsible for collection.
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WM. T. Barr
Cake Sale Friday June 3 at Gift Shop
A church fundraiser at the Gift Shop will support the Baptist Church building fund. The sale invites the public to come and help with proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit
Baptist’ Church Building Fund
Rotary Edges Lions in a Tight Interclub League Game
In a five hit, two error contest the Rotary club bested the Lions 4 to 3. Lions lead 1 0 in the first, Rotary rallies with four in the second, both teams no hits for three innings. Lions threaten in seventh but Potts is caught stealing third as Rotary secures win.
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Lions
Rotary
Potts
Clouser
Schutte
Seal
Rotary Elks
Kiwanis
Elks
Civic League Offers 20 in Prizes for Best Exhibits
The Civic League garden committee of Winchester plans a summer garden contest awarding 20 in prizes. Gardens judged in June July August and September. two 2.50 prizes each month for best display and nearest backyard. Participants to send names and addresses to Mrs. Alexander Barrie Amherst Street. Judging details by post card or telephone.
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The
Civic League
Winchester
Alexander Barrie
Amherst Street
The Star Skips Monday June 6 Confederate Memorial Day
Special notice to advertisers and subscribers that The Star will not be printed on Monday June 6 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. The Evening Star public notice serves as the official advisory.
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THE
Evening Star
Friendship Fire Co Regular Meeting Notice
Friendship Fire Co holds a regular meeting on Thursday June 2 at 8 o'clock to plan for the Sixth of June parade. Capt. Fred W. Forney urges a good turnout to make arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Forney
Longer Dresses Rule Proposed for Berkeley District Teachers
The incoming Opeqnon district school board in Berkeley county Virginia plans a dress rule requiring female teachers to wear gowns from Adam’s apple to ankles during school hours to protect morals. Rev. William Hesse, elected board member, cites support from Thomas Sines and notes dress standards apply only in school, not outside.
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Opeqnon
Berkeley County
William Hesse
Hesse
Thomas Sines
Thréeéman
Winchester
Centenary
Reformed
Grace Lutheran Church
Page County
Jail Term For Driving Car While Intoxicated
Harry Jefferson was sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined $118 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. His driving privilege is revoked for one year. Authorities say he was arrested yesterday after a collision with another car on Highland Avenue. Jefferson resides in Pennsylvania but lives in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jefferson
Highland Avenue
Jefferson
Pennsylvania
Lawn Party To Benefit Church In Berryville
A Thursday night lawn party hosted by the church's young people's class at First Brethren Church on Berryville Pike to raise funds for church activities. Event details emphasize community gathering and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren
Berryville Pike
LACE CURTAINS AND RUGS WASHING SERVICE ADVERTISED
LACE CURTAINS AND RUGS can be laundried at the Winchester Seam Laundry. Phone 28 fae 6-19-08.
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Winchester
Famed Winchester Contractor's Wife Mrs G E Rodman Dies in Clinton NC
Mrs. Gurther E Rodman 68 wife of J F Rodman well known contractor of Winchester died yesterday at her Clinton North Carolina home after Ill health. She leaves four sons and a daughter previously died years ago. Her brother G A Clute was killed Saturday. Funeral in Clinton scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurther
EB. Rodman
J. F. Rodman
Winchester
Clinton
N. C
Mr. Rodman
John F. Rodman, Jr
Rodman
Gurther E. Clute
Giles Clute
John F. Rodman
George BE. Rodman
Giles Rodman
Thomas Rodman
Be, Mathews
Leslie Clute
Aurora
Theo, Clute
Winchester Sand T. GC
Clute
Fayetteville
Glaize & Bro
Wise Granite and Construction Company
Richmond
George Washington
Lexington
Fort Loudoun
Daughters of the Amercan Revolution
Norore
Town Elections Planned In Middleton and Stephens City
Notices in Middleton and Stephens City announce a sunrise to sunset election on Tuesday June 14 to choose town officers including mayor and council members. The article notes only two weeks' notice and reports no opposition to nominees selected by designated agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Stephens City
Auto Victim Hazel Thomas Improves at Memorial Hospital
Five year old Hazel Thomas, daughter of W. H. Thomas, injured when hit by John Lillis’ car last week, shows progress. Fractures in both thighs were set today. cuts and bruises are healing. Lillis received six months on the state road force for reckless driving and has filed an appeal, awaiting a Corporation Court hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Hazel
Thomas
John Lillis
Memorial Hospital
Lillis
Corporation Court
Public Sale Notice for 85 Acre Farm and Lincoln Touring Car
Public sale on Saturday June 4 at 1 p m features an 85 acre farm with horses cattle pigs and farm implements. Located halfway between Berryville and Winchester on the Berryville Winchester Pike. Also offered for sale a 1924 seven passenger Lincoln Touring Car driven 16009 miles in A 1 condition suitable for bus line sightseeing or family use. Apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Winchester
Berryville-Win
Woman's Christian Temperance Union to Meet at Handley Library
The regular semi monthly meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is set for Thursday at 3 o clock at the Handley Library. A large attendance is expected.
Three Earthquakes Felt in New Jersey Area
Several tremors rattled parts of northern New Jersey as residents reported three distinct shocks. Witnesses described the shakes as brief, with some comparing them to distant explosions. Authorities urged calm and are assessing seismic data.
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N. Jersey
Tremors Along New Jersey Coast Shake Highlands
Three local quakes were recorded near the New Jersey coast from Toms River to Sandy Hook. The Western Union tower in Highlands shook violently for 20 seconds, with chimneys toppled in Long Branch. Fordham University seismographs logged 8.23 8.31 and 8.40 am tremors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Atlantic Highlands
Fordham University
Associated Press
Asbury Park
N. J
New Jersey
Toms River
Sandy Hook
Long Branch
New York
Fordham
Highlands
Viola Dana and Athlete Husband Separate in Los Angeles
Viola Dana and her husband Maurice Flynn have separated amid reports of possible divorce, though neither plans to file soon. Dana, a film actress, wed Flynn in 1925 shortly after his previous divorce. Flynn was a Yale all American tackle and former husband of Alan Palmer Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
the Times
Viola Dana
Maurice
B. Flynn
Yale
Miss Dana
Flynn
Alan Palmer Flynn
John Collins
108 Are Missing In Ship Disaster
Manila reports 108 missing after the inter-island steamer Negros sank off Romblon island in a Sunday storm. The vessel carried 105 passengers and cargo.
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Associated Press
Manila
Negros
Romblon Island
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Wm.morgan-Smith
Rosemont
Sale
Bridgs
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M. Ward
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