Sesquicentennial of the Stars and Stripes Observed
The United States marks 150 years since the 1777 flag act establishing 13 stripes and 13 stars in a blue field. Celebrations honor the flag's evolution to 48 states, the origins with John Paul Jones, and the 1818 act restoring stripes while adding a star for each new state.
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Washington
United States
Second Continental Congress
Marine Committee
United States Flag Association
James A. Moss
Continental Congress
Republic
Revolutionary Navy
John Paul. Jones
Congress
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Frances Scott Key
John Paul Jones
National Museum
Colonel Ws
The
United States Flags Association
Byrd Signals Possible Transatlantic Flight Departure
Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd may depart for France in a weather dependent flight set for tomorrow night or Thursday morning. Reported plans for a round trip with brief Paris stop are unconfirmed as Byrd waits propitious conditions. In Richmond Byrd to receive honorary civil engineering degree from Virginia Military Institute with Governor Bird presenting.
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Mitchel Field
N. Y
France
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Paris
Byrd
Associated Press Today
Lexington
Richmond
New York
Virginia Military Institute
Harry F. Bird
Mrs. Fenton Learns Sister Dies in Auto Accident
Mrs. Thos J. Fenton of Berryville Clarke county Virginia receives word from Houston Texas that her sister Mrs Mary K Chew widow of the late Aldridge Chew died in an automobile accident. No further details were provided.
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Thos. J. Fenton
Berryville
Clarke County
Houston
Texas
Mary K. Chew
Farmer Simon John Combs Dies After Brief Illness
Simon John Combs a well known county farmer died last night at 10 10 at his Newcome farm home on Bur lick road after a brief illness. He was 64 and survived by his wife two sons Grover Combs of Baltimore Armand Combs at home and four daughters Mrs Gay McNeil Washington D C Mrs Flossie See Opequon Mrs Margaret See Winchester and Miss Della Combs. Funeral from Macedonia Church in the county at two o'clock Thursday afternoon with Rev J C Hooke officiating.
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Simon John Combs
Newcome
Burlick Road
Moorefield
W. Va
Combs
Grover Combs
Baltimore
Armand Combs
Gay McNeil
Washington, D. C
Flossie See
Opequon
Margaret See
Winchester
Della Combs
Macedonia Church
J. C. Hooke
Janney Loy Breaks Leg in Timber Sawing Accident
Janney Loy, a noted saw mill operator formerly of Frederick County now living in Winchester, was taken to Memorial Hospital with a severe leg injury. The accident happened near Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church when a board kicked free from a saw, breaking and shattering bones and protruding through the flesh. Dr. R. A. Shafer attended.
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Janney Loy
Frederick County
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
R. A. Shafer
Loy
Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church
Shriners Lead Parade Despite Heavy Rain at Atlantic City
The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine opened their convention in Atlantic City as a heavy downpour drenched the crowd. Earl Jeffries, potentate of Crescent Temple, directed the procession while most participants wore ponchos or coveralls over the Shrine colors.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Mystic Shrine
Earl Jeffries
Cresent Temple
For Sale U S Land Bank Bonds and Real Estate Bonds
For sale a small block of U S Land Bank Bonds at 5 percent tax exempt and guaranteed real estate bonds at 6 percent with reduced state tax. For details call or write Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Investments.
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U. S. Land Bank
Hansbrough & Carter
Road No. 36 fully open from Winchester to Washington
The Lee Jackson road route No. 36 between Winchester and Washington is now open along its entire length after weeks of reconstruction. The full road features newly laid asphalt and resurfaced sections from Middleburg to Aldie, with concrete from Fairfax into Washington, and 5,000 posters distributed to welcome travelers.
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Winchester
Washington
Shenandoah River
Berrys Ferry
Baltimore
Middleburg
Aldie
Fairfax
Chamber
Winchester-Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Ann
Ker
Boyce
Millwood
Fairfax Court House
Washington, D. C
Civic League Awards Prizes For Gardens
The Civic League awarded its first garden prizes to Mrs. C. M. Henkel of Stewart Street and Mrs. James Cave of Highland Avenue. In July two $2.50 prizes will be offered for the prettiest display of flowers and the nearest backyard, with gardeners urged to send names and addresses to Mrs. Alexander Barrie on Amherst Street to ensure inclusion.
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Civic League
C. M. Henkel
Stewart Street
James Cave
Highland Avenue
Alexander Barrie
Amherst Street
Underground Sewers Improve Rain Water Removal on North Loudoun
A citizen notes that the new underground sewer along North Loudoun Street from Boscawen to Rouss Avenue drains rainwater quickly. In contrast, stretches north of Rouss Avenue without underground sewers remained flooded curb to curb until water reached the sewer system.
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Loudoun Street
Boscawen Street
Rouss Avenue
Library Adopts Early Summer Closing Hours
Handley Library announces a 7 30 p m closing nightly starting tomorrow through September with patrons urged to note the earlier hours. After tonight the library will close at 7 20 p m until September 1 as part of the seasonal schedule.
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Handley Library
Named Constable for Gainesboro Appointed by Judge
By petition of Gainesboro district citizens George W. Bageant was named constable in that district by Judge Williams in the Circuit Court. The appointment runs until December 31 and Mr. Bageant has appeared in court and qualified.
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Gainesboro
George W. Bageant
Williams
Mr. Bageant
Roux Offers Permanent Wave in Washington Salon
Formerly of Wyoming Avenue now at 1115 15th Street NW Washington DC offers permanent wave services by appointment Sundays. The ad lists a price of 10 dollars 90 cents.
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Mme’ Roux
Wyoming’ Ave
15Th St
Shington
D. C
Coolidge Speeds West On B and O During Vacation
President Coolidge travels from Washington to the Black Hills for a summer stay in South Dakota. The journey includes a stop in Hammond to dedicate Wick er Memorial Park and a 1900 mile trip ending with a motor detour to Rapid City. Postmaster General New joins as the sole accompanying guest with a party of over 80.
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Coolidge
South Dakota
Cumberland
Black Hills
Rapid City
New
Hammond
Everett Sanders
Sanders
Edward T. Clark
Clark
Col. Blanton Winship
James F. Coupal
Hargraves Fined for Wrong License Plate in Police Court
John Hargraves paid a total fine of 30.25 dollars including costs yesterday afternoon in police court for carrying a wrong license plate. He allegedly took a tag from one car and placed it on another vehicle.
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John Hargraves
Grabill Grader Showpiece at Winchester Cold Storage
Exhibition item claims gentle handling of apples with no bruising or crushing. Available in two sizes, four unit price $225 and three unit price $185. Sold by C. I. Brumback marked 6 9 1p 101.
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Winchester
C. I. Brumback
Children’s Home Society draws county support luncheon
A luncheon at the Colonial Tea Room promoted the Virginia Children’s Home Society work in the county. Rev. H S Driscoll spoke on statewide efforts, a county committee was formed, officers elected including Phil H Gold as chairman and M Madeline Muse as secretary, and Governor Byrd backs the cause. The group plans another meeting at Handley Library on June 25 at 2 30 p m for reports and participation.
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Colonial Tea Room
Children’s Home Society of
Virginia
H. S. Driscoll
Phil. H. Gold
R. §. Smith
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
M. Madeline Muse
Byrd
Children’s Home Society
Phil H. Gold
Esther Ridgeway
Madeline Muse
Phil
H. Gold
R. S. Smith
M. Rosenberger
J. C. Hooks
Lewis’ Pidgeon
J. P. Hupman
Middletown
F. E. Allison
Augusta County
J. D. Russell
Brucetown
Haldeman
John W. Rosenberger
M.S. Glaize
Handley Library
Rummage Sale At Red Cross Scheduled At City Hall
A rummage sale will be held at the Red Cross rooms in City Hall on Saturday June 18 starting at ten o'clock. The public is urged to donate and attend. Miss Virginia Barr returned today from Lynchburg Virginia where she attended Randolph Macon Woman's College during the past session.
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Red Cross
Virginia Barr
Lynchburg
Randolph Macon Woman’s College
Winchester Seam Laundry Launders Lace Curtains and Rugs
Lace curtains and rugs can be laundried at the Winchester Seam Laundry. Phone 28. Public notice for cleaning services and contact details.
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Winchester
Seizure of Levine Plane Threatened by a Berlin Man
Berlin reports a mediation halts the seizure of Charles A. Levine's trans Atlantic monoplane Columbia after a German promoter Dr. Puppe claims due payment for promised loan promotion services. Levine’s attorney to Vienna for final settlement, while a New York note records Mrs. Chamberlin’s willingness to fly with her son Clarence if invited.
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Berlin
Charles A .Levine
Puppe
Charles A. Levine
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Dr. Puppe
Levine
Germany
Columbia
Vienna
New York
KE. C. Chamberlin
Europe
Bellanca
America
Catonsville Cowboys Round Up Stampeding Steers
Baltimore dispatch reports Catonsville residents hunkered indoors as Texas longhorns stampede through a packing pen area. City shooters armed with rifles proceed with a shoot to kill order. five steers are killed, one man rescued from a tree as the roundup concludes.
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Associatedress
Baltimore
Catonsville
Real Estate Ad from Newlin & Co
Real estate notice promoting buying or selling options by Newlin & Co. listing services and contact for transactions.
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Newlin & CO
Handley High Receives Bust of Jefferson from New Trier
Winchester visitors from New Trier Township High School toured Handley on April ninth with Superintendent F. E. Clark. Handley students escorted them, then Kenilworth hosted a departure. New Trier expressed appreciation and sent a bust of Thomas Jefferson to Handley, to symbolize ongoing friendly relations and future cooperation between the two schools.
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Winchester
New Trier Township High School
F. E. Clark
Handley Schools
Handley
Kenilworth
New Trier ‘Township High School
Handley High School General Organization
General Assembly
Thomas Jefferson
New Trier Township
Luther.greene
Susan Steck
Acute Weakness Grips Stock Market In Broad Selloff
New York June 14 acute weakness developed as heavy selling hit both accounts. It marked the first sharp general decline in weeks with 5 to 10 point breaks in many issues and hundreds of stop loss orders triggered. Call money held at 4.1 4 percent. Total volume around 2,500,000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Missing Flyers Had No Flares Reported in Quebec Sighting
Paris reports that the two missing French flyers Nunges ser and Coli may be in northern Quebec after sighting flares from a mountain region. The note says they left flares behind when departing Le Bourget field during their attempted trans Atlantic flight.
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Associated Press
Paris
Nungesser
Coli
Quebec
le Bourget
Change of Venue Sought in Swan Case in Maryland
Cumberland Md June 14 The Swan case former Baltimore nurse Mabel Swan charged with murder of Daniel Mosser Keyser W Va is set in Oakland circuit court this afternoon Defense seeks a venue change and removal to Cumberland or Hagerstown is likely.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Mabel Swan
Baltimore
Daniel Mosser
Keyser
W. Va
Oakland
Toumberland
Hagerstown
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Meet Thursday
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will convene Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Handley Library. A full attendance of members is requested.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Handley Library
Jerome K. Jerome Dies in Northampton
Jerome K. Jerome noted British author died at a local hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage today. Mr. Ben Cline will leave tomorrow for Clarksburg West Virginia to attend a convention of the United Commercial Travellers as a delegate from the local branch.
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Associated Press
Northampton
Eng
Jerome K. Jerome
Ben Cline
Clarksburg
W.va
United Commercial Travellers
Lindbergh Aborts Capital Flight Due to Weather
Charles A. Lindbergh visits Mitchel Field and Curtiss Field on June 14 and then abandons plans to fly to Washington because weather conditions are unfavorable. He later flies briefly in a Curtiss Oriole, returns to New York, and tells reporters he has no definite business plans while noting St. Louis as home.
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Garden City
N. Y
Charles A. Lindbergh
Mitchel Field
Washington
Spirit of
New York
Park Avenue
Lindbergh Parkes
Col. Lindbergh
Harry Frazee
St. Louis
Lindbergh
BS Ys Pountey
Mitten Sentenced To Five Years For Second Degree Murder
William E. Mitten was sentenced to five years in the Maryland penitentiary after being convicted of second degree murder in the April 16 shooting death of Charles E. Fogle in New Windsor Maryland. The widow Mrs Catherine Fogle faces separate trial, with motions to move the case from Baltimore.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
William E. Mitten
Charles E. Fogle
New Windsor
Maryland
Catherine Fogle
Fogle
Kentucky Election Case Thrown Out By State's High Court
The Kentucky Court of Appeals voided the 1925 Louisville election cease unseating 49 city and nine Jefferson county officers, all Republicans. Democrats alleged fraud conspiracy and corrupt practices violations. Governor Fields must appoint officers to serve until November elections.
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Frankfort
Tno
State Court of Appeals
Louisville
Jefferson County
Fields
Coolidge O K S Public Reception Planned in Pierre
President Coolidge approved a stop at Pierre South Dakota for a public reception during his western journey by special train. Governor Bulow and Senator Norbeck urged the halt and parade as part of the welcome. Dorothy McCann begins recovery from an appendicitis operation at Stephensons home.
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Associated Press
Coolidge
Deshler
Ohio
Farm Belt
Black Hills
South Dakota
Pierre
Bulow
Norbeck
Dorothy McCann
Charles R. McCann
Stephensons. Va
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Francis Scott Key
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
County
Andrew Bell
Children's Home Society
This County
Handley School
New Trier
Illinois
Capital
Mitten
Kentucky
High
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