Delights of a Virginia auto trip through Botetourt county
A narrative invites readers to a daylong drive from Winchester along the Lee Highway to Natural Bridge then toward Buchanan and Botetourt, praising local sites and urging the highway commission to widen roads to connect public institutions from Blacksburg to Catawba while noting supportive counties and a proposed stop at Wodeland Cottage Farm.
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Eritor the Staine
Virginia
Winchester
Lee Highway
Buchanan
Botetourt
Lauderdale Homestead
Mary Johnstone
Highway Commission
Fincastle
Blacksburg
Catawba Sanatorium
Montgomery County
Wodeland Cottage Farm
West Botetourt road needs state highway attention
Letter from Buchanan Virginia argues for state highway commission focus on a north south road through Botetourt, recalling Flowing Spring Murder Hole area and old valley route. Writer imagines future trips and notes pride in local drive, referencing residents and historical red people in the region.
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Botetourt
Highway Commission
Old Valley Pike
Woman Is Back Of Ocean Flyers
Mrs Frederick Guest former Amy Phipps of Pittsburgh wife of Frederick Guest secretary of state for air from 1921 to 1922 is revealed as backer of the Friendship monoplane flight from America to England She will fly to Southampton today to venture across the ocean.
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Associated Press
Don
Frederickuest
Amy Phipps
Itteburgh
Frederick Guest
State
Air
America
England
Southampton
Trans-Atlantic Flight Sparks Boston Prep With Byrd Aid
Miss Amelia Bathartan and companions began the year’s first transatlantic flight to Europe. Mrs. Guest credited winter preparations in Boston with the cooperation of Commander Richard J. Byrd and thanked him and his many friends for help.
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Amelia
Davis in Yellow Springs Hospital Pause
William Jefferson Davis of Yellow Springs West Virginia remains a patient at Winchester Memorial Hospital. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Mr. Davis
Degree Awarded Governor Byrd At W and L Univ
Governor Harry Byrd received a doctor of commercial science degree at the 178th commencement of Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia. Fitzpatrick of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and John Holladay Latane, dean and alumnus of Johns Hopkins University, were awarded doctor of laws degrees.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Harry ¥. Byrd
Wash
Pen Ane
Bart. Fitzpatrick
Nideath
Chesapeake and Ohio Road
John Holladay Latane
Johns Hopkins University
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Jewetts
Nashs
Oakland
Sedan
Whippet
Studebaker
United States
Fisk Eel Oy
George Washington Garage
N. Main St
C. E. Organ
Rouss Garage
Braddock Street
Hudson
Shenandoah
Handley School
Pala
Buchanan, Ve
Enquirer
Woman
Ocean Flyers
Its
Standard Oil Company OF
New Jersey
American Automobile Association
Eee A
Fess Tharr
Earth
Erskine
Dellinger
East Piccadilly-St
Winchester Memorial Hospital
H. F. Byrd
W. & L. Univ
Century
Hupmobile
Hupmobiles
Sandard
Custom
Detroit
Main Street
Lawrence C. Hollis
Kelly
Lewis & Chichester
E. Water St
Hudson & Essex Agency
South Main Street
MO. S. Solenberger & CO
N. Loudoun St
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