Governor Byrd to Speak Here Friday Night
Virginia Governor Harry Flood Byrd will address a homecoming gathering at the Colonial Theatre in Winchester on Friday at 8:30 p.m. He will discuss the June 19 constitutional amendments including segregation and short ballot proposals, urging voter support and stressing government efficiency and economy. The Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation donated the venue and will end its moving picture program before the speech.
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Harry Flood Butk
Virginia
Winchester
Colonial Theatre
Byrd
General Assembly
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley Theatres Corporation
Colonial
Wilkins Plans Antarctic Dash Against Byrd For Pole
The New York Times reports Captain George H. Wilkins will open Antarctic expedition headquarters in New York and race Commander Byrd by attempting a quick pole flight. Byrd stresses exploration over pole racing with a larger scientific team and multiple aircraft for a broader mission.
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New York Times
George H. Wilkins
Alaska
Spitsbergen
North Polar Basin
Waldorf
South Pole
Sis
Byrd
Pole
New York
Wilkins
Copenhagen
California
Amundsen
Scott
Antarctic
North Pole
Bird
Modern Equipment Sanitary Methods at Winchester Laundry
Cleaning and pressing services advertised by Winchester Steam Laundry using modern equipment and sanitary methods. Contact phone number 26 for details and service inquiries.
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Ry Us
Winchester Steam Laundry
Special Attention No Star Publication on June 6 Memorial Day
The Star will not be published on Wednesday June 6 following the usual custom in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. The Evening Star.
Keezell urges amendments as vital for Virginias progress
Senator George B Keezell urges Rockingham and Harrisonburg voters to back the constitutional amendments on June 19 calling them a finish to Gov Byrds economy and efficiency program. He cites Byrd speeches and asks voters to inform themselves and not be swayed by opponents. Byrd to speak in Harrisonburg June 9 at Assembly Hall.
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George B. Keezell
Rockingham
Harrisonburg
Keezell
Gov, Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
Gov
Assembly Hall
Mrs Amanda Mason Died Near Martinsburg
Mrs Amanda Mason aged 1 years died at six this morning 28 at her home in Piteeide near Martinsburg West Virginia. Survived by husband two children Mrs Clyde Young and Mrs Henry Gregory of Martinsburg. Also four brothers Jack son Ashton D A Ashton and Chas T Ashton all of Winchester and R C Ashton of Washington DC, two sisters Mrs Sydney Pennington of Yellow Springs WV and Mrs Edna Clevenger of Winchester. Burial will be in Martinsburg.
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Amanda Mason
Piteeide
Martinsburg
W. Va
Clyde Young
Henry Gregory
Jackson Ashton
D. A. Ashton
Chas T. Ashton
Winchester
R. C. Ashton
Washington, D. C
Sydney Pennington
West Point Men Beat Naval Academy in Dual Meet
West Point track men defeated the Naval Academy in Annapolis by 84 to 14 points, taking nine firsts in fourteen events. Army dominated field events while Navy excelled in dash races.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
West Point
Naval Academy
Army
Navy
Miss Effie Boehm Dies After Long Illness
Miss Effie Boehm died at 7.39 this morning at her home 513 North Cameron Street after two years of invalidism. Survived by sisters Carrie and Alice Boehm and two nieces Allen Gray and Bertha Boehm, all of the city. Lifelong Presbyterian, family from Shenandoah County Virginia over 25 years ago. Burial planned in Woodstock Virginia after services to be announced.
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Fiffie Boehm
North
Cameron Street
Carrie
Alice Boehm
Allen B. Gray
Bertha Boehm
Presbyterian Church
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Leter
Mines Closed to Curb Coal Overproduction
The Bertha Consumer Coal Company announced the closing of three mines to cut bituminous output. The move aligns with Consolidated Coal Company policy to shutter some mines and concentrate work at other plants. John Hauptman, a local resident, was in Pittsburgh on business and reported improvement after months away.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Bertha Consumer Coal Company
Consolidated Coal Company
John Hauptman
Hauptman
Southern Cross lands safely at Hawaii Island
The Southern Cross, a three motored monoplane, completed a 7 788 mile flight from Oakland to Australia, landing at Wheeler near Were at 12 19 pm Pacific Coast time. The 27 hour 28 minute leg faced fuel stress with the crew reporting a nearly empty tank as it stopped in Hawaii. Captain Charles Kingsford-Smith and crew of Holm Warner and Lyon made the perilous Pacific crossing for the fifth time.
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Honolulu
Oakland
Cal
Southern Cross
Wheeler
Pacific Coast
California
Australia
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Charles Holm
James Warner
Missing Italia Air Search Expanded in Spitsbergen
In Spitsbergen King’s Bay the Braganza arrives to transport Italian Alpinists to northern Spitsbergen. The steamer will await the Hobby with Lt Tuetzrow Holm and his hydro air plane for the first air search of the Italia as part of an overland survey using sleds and supplies.
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Associated Press
King’s Ray
Spitsbergen
Italia
King's Bay
Braganza
Tuetzrow Holm
Flver
Sieda
Mudken Troops Suffer 4000 Casualties Near Liukho
Reports from PHPKING dated June 2 claim Mudken forces of the Northern alliance were defeated at Liukho, 35 miles south of Peking, amid fierce fighting with Shans province troops allied to the Nationalists. The clash left about 4000 casualties.
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Associated Press
Northern Alliance
Liukho
Peking
Shans Province
Showers and Also Warmer Next Week
Weather outlook from AP in Washington forecasts a period of showers on Tuesday and Wednesday and again toward week’s end. Cold start to week, then warming mid and late week with warmer conditions in the west.
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Associated Press
Washington
Westier
Estimable Woman Ellen C Anderson Dies at 77
Mrs Ellen C Anderson former resident of West Amherst street died yesterday afternoon in her 77th year after a period of feeble health She was widow of Lemtel Anderson born August 1850 near Rock Enon Springs and survived by Lemuel J Anderson Ethel Kenney and Susan M Potts six grandchildren two great grandchildren and a brother William A McCoy The funeral will be at First Christian Church Sunday at 2 oclock with Rev B J Earp in charge and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers listed.
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Ellen C. Anderson
Amherst Street
Lemtel Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
Rock Enon Springs
William and
Susan Davis McCoy
Lemuel J. Anderson
Winchester
Ethel Kenney
Stephensons
This County
Susan M. Potts
Washington, D. C
William A. McCoy
South Braddock Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
R. Bruce Slonaker
M. M. Lynch
N. B. Williams
Jacob Copenhaver
C. H. Hamilton
Edgar Hook
Drunk Man Thomas Sentenced to Road Work For Assault
An individual named Thomas, described as colored, was drunk last night and fought his wife. Police court fined him $27. unable to pay, he jailed in default and sent to road work on the pike.
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John. Thomas
Thomas
Memorial Days Service At Reformed Church
The Centenary Reformed Church holds a Trinity Sunday memorial service at 11 o clock. Rev Dr L Flickinger to deliver The Message of Our Memorial Days May 30th and June 6th.
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Reformed Church
L. Flickinger
Drank On Street and Faces Jail for Public Liquor Charge
Hugh Carpenter was fined 27 dollars in police court today by Justice Weems for drinking liquor in public. Unable to pay, he began 34 days in jail with warning of re-arrest and possible six months on the roads if he does not work. P. O. Postan also paid 27 dollars on a similar charge.
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Hugh Carpenter
Justice Weems
Carpenter
P.O Postan
Mrs Fletcher Dies After Illness Lapses at Home
Mrs Emilie G Fletcher widow of W Miller Fletcher proprietor of Jones Creamery died suddenly just before six yesterday evening at her East Piccadilly street home while convalescing from influenza and pneumonia. She was 58 and survived by three brothers and a sister. Funeral tomorrow at 3 30 from the Market Street Methodist Church with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Emilie G. Fletcher
W. Miller Fletcher
Jones Creamery
East Piccadilly Street
George P. Kerns
Fleether
Fletcher
Spring Gardens
Robert G. Smith
Winchester
Johnes Creamery
Market Street
Fletcher Ia
Robert
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
F. T. McFadden
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Roland De-Ryan
C. 8. Smith
William Smith
Harry
HH. Wills
Chris W. Fuller
Lindsey Fuller
Mrs Henry Kerns Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs Henry Kerns of this city underwent a major operation at Memorial Hospital today. She withstood the procedure well and this afternoon her condition was regarded as favorable.
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Henrry P. Kerns
Memorial Hospital
Woodmen Flower Strewing Service and Memorial Unveiling
The Woodmen of the World announce a Sunday 2:30 PM flower strewing at Mount Hebron Cemetery with a memorial unveiling for Sovereign J. P. Renner. Speakers include Rev. F. T. McFaden, chaplain, and Mrs. Ethel Halway of Georgia, National director of the Woodmen's Circle. Members invite friends and the public.
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Mount Hebron Cemetery
J. P. Renner
F. T. McFaden
Order
Ethel Halway
Georgia
Woodmen's Circl
Rummage Sale At Parish House In Boyce
World and wife are invited to a rummage sale at the Parish House Boyce on Wednesday the thirteenth by the Women’s Auxiliary of Christ Church Millwood. Items attractive and affordable. cakes candies also available. Scabby Gardens open for visitors after. Also notices gifts for graduates and a Stutz sedan for sale listed by A P at 2 WN doun St.
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Boyce
Christ Church
Millwood
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