Byrd to Honor Peary Tomb and Present Antarctica Report
Rear Admiral Byrd will lay a wreath at Admiral Peary's Arlington tomb and present his South Pole expedition report to the National Geographic Society. President Hoover will host Byrd and 80 Antarctic party members at the White House with media broadcasts planned nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Arlington
Washington
Polar
Byrd
Admiral Peary
Admiral Byrd
National Geographic Society
Hoover
Society
Antarctica
Washington Auditorium
Union Station
New York
New Zealand
Eleanor Bolling Byrd
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Thomas Byrd
White House
Willard Hotel
Navy Adams
Navy Department
Scott
South Pole
National Broadcasting Company
Columbia Broadcasting System
WRC
WMAL
Gilbert Grosvenor
Th Geographic Society
Roosevelt
Shackleton
Amundsen
Lindbergh
North
Auto and Cycle Crash Claims Two Lives Near Marx
A head on collision between a motorcycle with two riders and an Inwood, West Virginia car near Pike side left Adrian Hutzler, 22, and Alvin Mongan, 20 dead. Marion Laise, 28, driver of the automobile, and his wife were injured. two children aboard were unharmed. State police began an inquiry as coroner’s inquest is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marx
W. Va
Pikeside
Inwood
Adrian Hutzler
Alvin Mongan
City Hospital
Mongan
Marion Laise
Laise
West Virginia
Berkeley County
Hutzler
Gerrardstown
Ww Va
Frank Mongan
Jonah Barrett Dies at County Home Retired Greenspring Farmer
Jonah J. Barrett, 80, a longtime Greenspring area farmer, died at his county home at 3 AM from infirmities of old age. Born November 18, 1849, he was the son of Joel and Sarah Streit Barrett. Survived by two sons and a daughter, with funeral plans pending final details from a Colorado-based daughter. Interment planned at White Hall Cemetery with Rev. C. J. Racey and Walker Mac Bond officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah J. Barrett
Greenspring
Joel
Sarah Streit Barrett
Mary Elizabeth Barrett
Barrett
Colorado
C. J. Racey
Walker Mac Bond
White Hall Cemetery
Society Invitations Reach Officials and Members in Record Rush
Invitations were sent to society members in Washington and vicinity with 800 acceptances arriving by noon the next day and the flow continuing to 5,000 applications. By noon the seats were assigned in order of acceptance and staff worked by phone to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
Washington
Coast Guard Testimony On Fairfax Pinthis Collision
Captain Parker of the Tampa testifies that the Tampa heard no SOS from the Fairfax after the collision, despite a radio log showing messages to Boston for 20 minutes. Norfolk hearing hears survivor Farrell say proper handling could have averted the tragedy after sighting the two ships in fog off Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Stanley V. Parker
Coast Guard
Tampa
Federal
Fairfax
Parker
North Scitware
Norfolk
George S. Farrell
U. S. S. Lexington
Farrel
United States Steamboat Inspection Service
Dickerson Hoover
Farrell
Last Rites Held For Mrs G H Eagle
Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Hamilton Eagle were conducted at 5 o clock from her home at 104 South Loudoun street. The Rev S L Flickinger and Rev Norris A Lineweaver led the ceremony with hymns sung by a quartet. She was buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Loudoun Street
Nancy Hamilton Eagle
George H. Eagle
S. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Flickinger
Eagle
Ray Sartelle
John S. Sloat
Floyd Haines
Joseph Hodgson
Jesus
Lote
Mount Hebron Cemetery
William Massey
Stewart Fawcett
C. R. Grubbs
John I. Sloat
John Seal, Jr
Mrs Funk Improves After Illness at Home
Mrs Francis M Funk wife of Policeman Funk of the Winchester troce is reported improved after being confined to her home for several days Mr C Lee Barr city sergeant was in Charlottesville Va yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Funk
Policeman Funk
Winchester
C. Lee Barr
Charlottesville, Va
Dance at Opequon Lake Park Wednesday Night
Opequon Lake Park hosts a dance on Wednesday night June 18 featuring local musicians and community turnout expected high. Event promotes summer recreation with casual social dancing and refreshments available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon Lake Park
Miniature Golf Event At Valley Pike
Local notice invites participation in a miniature golf event labeled Gennie Wren 1 nis Whitlock Iot at Valley Pike. Deadline is on or before June 25. Spectators welcome to come and see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gennie Wren
Whitlock
Valley Pike
Virginia apple crop to about seventy five percent of last year
June issue of Virginia Fruit previews crop prospects across the state. Reports show Virginia apple yields near 70 to 75 percent of 1929 in many counties with heavy frost damage on low ground. Pippins on high ground fair, Staymans and Winesaps variable by locale, Blight reducing prospects in Nelson and Albemarle areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Fruit
Virginia
Piedmont
Ben Davis
Frederick
Clarke
Loudoun County
Erren County
Ranpenenne
Shenandoah County
King David
Stayman's
Rockingham County
Timberville
Augusta County
Yorks
Staymans
Rockbridge
Alleghany
Albemarle
Crozet
Nelson County
Massies
Lovingston
Rockfish Valley
Amherst County
Winchester People to Welcome Rear Admiral Byrd in New York
Winchester residents plan trips to New York on Wednesday to greet Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd and his Antarctic expedition party returning Thursday. The group includes Byrd family members and friends making train and motor journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Byrd
New York
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Antarctic
Admiral Byrd
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr
Thomas B. Byrd
Margaret Byrd
Harry F. Byrd
Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Auction Sale at Home Property June 17
Auction notice lists sale of a home property on June 17 with itemized terms and reference to inside advertisement. The fragment mentions numbers 5 7 10 14 16 1p 6t and indicates miscellaneous auction details in brief.
Beating in Front of Memorial Hospital Leaves Mystery
A negro man injured after a brawl or accident was beaten by two women and three men, some of whom attempted to force him into Memorial Hospital. The group fled after police were summoned, leaving bloodstains on the sidewalk and no clear identification of assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
South Stewart Street
Pied Pipers To Wage War On Rats Led By Two Women
Miss Madge Case of Seattle and Anna May Wright of Portsmouth lead a campaign to educate the public on rat damage. They promote barium carbonate as the weapon of choice with endorsement from the Public Health Service and city officials in many towns. Each rat causes about 1.82 dollars in annual damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Case
Seattle
Wash
Anna May Wright
Portsmouth
Mrs Mauck Improving After Illness at North Loudoun Home
Mrs. S. F. Mauck has shown some improvement after a lengthy illness at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Fred Affieck on North Loudoun street. Mr. and Mrs. Roberson left for Star Tan to visit relatives and join a trout fishing party. A trip to several mountain streams is planned with the Gry family from Salisbury North Carolina at the George Washington Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wisecarver
Memorial Hospital
Amherst Street
Kernstown
Aletha Copenhaver
J. W. Sargent
Cameron Street
Handley High School
William Copenhaver
Gassaway
W. Va
S. F. Mauck
Fred Affieck
Loudoun Street
Robert’song
Star Tan
Wiso
J. T. Gry
Salisbury, N. C
George Washington Hoi
Attempted Robbery at J C Penney Store
An unsuccessful attempt by unknown thieves to enter the J C Penney Co store occurred between 8 and 9 pm. They smashed a plate glass door with a brick and jimmy but were frightened away by bars, leaving a broken lock knob and damage visible as police investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Company
Jimmy
J. Lee Miller
Lowry
Lee L. Herrell Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack in Maryland
Lee L. Herrell, 55, former lumberman in Washington state, died suddenly last Wednesday of a heart attack at his Wheaton Maryland home. Funeral held Saturday at Glenwood Cemetery Washington. Survived by widow Prosper, mother Mrs. Sarah Dunlon Herrell, sister Mrs. J J Kaveney, and brothers Ernest and Holly Herrell, all of Washington. He was born in Whitacre and spent most of his life in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee L. Herrell
Washington
Wheaton
Montgomery County
Glenwood Cemetery
W. J. Muse
Trone
B. F. Line
Winchester
M. C. Garvin
Gore
Herrell
Henry A. Herrell
John L. Herrell
Miss Prosper
Sarah Dunlon Herrell
J. J. Kaveney
Ernest
Holly Herrell
Whitacre
Local Nine Wins And Loses In Its Week End Contests
Winchester Park Association and Hagerstown Athletic Club split weekend games. Winchester defeated Berkeley Springs Battling Company 10 to 1 led by Lunsford and Breckenridge. Hagerstown fell 15 to 8 as Pulliam replaced Smoke on the mound and Breckenridge caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park Association
Berkeley Springs Battling Company
Lunsford and
Breckenridge
West Virginians
Hagerstown Athletic Club
Marylanders
Pulliam
Moke
Russell Resigns as Chicago Police Commissioner
Chicago police commissioner William F. Russell resigns amid sharp criticism over department handling of gang violence and public finances. John Stege to be dismissed as detective chief, with Alcock likely to oversee the force pending a new appointment. Leaders plan a Cairo action meeting and aldermen push for an independent police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
William F. Russell
John Stege
Detective Bureau
John H. Alcock
Russell
Alfred J. Lingle
Tribune
William Haley Thompson
Sioner Russell
John Sté@i
Arthur Albert
Civil Service
Lingle
Handley Library Sets 7 30 P M Summer Closing Time
Beginning this evening Handley Library will close at 7 30 p m for the summer months while opening time remains 10 a m The change ends a long practice of late hours and keeps the daily schedule otherwise unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Auction Tonight at Grove Bros Department Store
An auction is held tonight at Market Street M. E. Church featuring Grove Bros department store goods and home made ice cream for sale. Proceeds or details are not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St. M. E. Church
Frederic County bids for pupil transportation to Middletown High
The School Board of Frederic County will accept bids to transport pupils from Marlboro and Minebank to Middletown High School on June 28. Details on bus requirements available from F. J. Larrick in Middletown or the Division Superintendent. Additional ad text references Winchester Bream Laundry and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic County
Marlboro
Minebank
Frederick County
Middletown High School
F. J. Larrick
Middletown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geographic Society
Columbia
National Broadcasting Systems
The
Jonah Barrett
R. E. Buncutter
Albin
Akron, Ohio
G. H. Eagle
Montclair
J. H. Yost
Miss Ann Yost
Jake Yost, Jr
Upper Montclair
N. J
S. Donald McFadden
Ruth Henrietta Douglas
George Bruce Douglas
McFadden
George W. Price
United States Army
War Department
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Shawnee Inn
Price
Staunton
Illinois
Weiner
Berryville
Elizabeth Morgan
Dorothy Riley
Pauline
Lucy Cochran
J. R. Everhart
South Cameron Street
Winchester Recreation Club
Bertha Everhart
Alma Renner
Howard Riley
Workers’ Council
Workers’ Council of the
Red Bud Church
Red Bud School House
Harry L. Lindamood
Titus J. Lindamood
Woodstock
Julia Forney
McKeesport
Evening Star
J. C. Penney Co
Local Nine
Police
Grove Bros. Dept. Store
Winchester Bream
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!