New York to Welcome Byrd With Self Portrait Gift
New York will present Byrd with a painting of himself as a replacement for medals due to his Antarctic explorations. Each crew member will receive a medal, and a large military escort will greet the explorer at city hall with Mayor Walker and officials from Army Navy and other departments. A separate ceremony on June 26 will dedicate Floyd Bennett Field, the city’s first municipal air terminal, in Brooklyn.
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Army
Navy
Marines
National Guard
Naval
Walker
Department of State
War Department
Navy Department
Brooklyn
Floyd Bennett Field
Admiral Byrd to Dedicate North Pole Flight Tract
The tract has stood under construction for two years and will be dedicated by Admiral Byrd who will name it to honor the pilot who guided his flight toward the north pole. Mrs.
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Admiral Byrd
North Pole
Chiles Declares Pete Won First at Upperville Show
G D Chiles of Kernstown says his heavy draft two year old Pete won first place at the Upperville Horse Show not second as later summaries claimed. Pete has a strong record with eight ring appearances and seven firsts and one second and Chiles plans to exhibit him at more shows this summer.
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G. D. Chiles
Kernstown
Pete
Upperville
Oklahoma auto sales top 10000 in 1929 period
Sales of new automobiles in Oklahoma since January 1 show n of more than 10,000 over the period in 1929. The Oklahoma City detention hospital will be moved because patients complain of noise caus ed by oil drilling nearby.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Promises That Shrill Whistles Will Be Stopped
Many complaints about nighttime whistle blows by B and O trains in the region have prompted J J McCabe to inform Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce an order will be issued to discontinue the practice. The trainmen often blow to signal friends, disturbing those trying to sleep.
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J. J. McCabe
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Plans Rapidly Form For Winchester Fair
Plans are rapidly taking shape for Winchester Fair with work progressing toward one of the best exhibitions. Organizers state preparations are well under way and aim to showcase notable exhibits, attractions, and displays for the community.
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Winchester Fair
Winchester Fair Set To Mark 1930 Apple Exhibit
Announcements by fair association members promise a large apple exhibit as a main feature of the Winchester Fair in 1930. Cooperation from local businesses is strong and every department is expected to be filled to capacity. Buildings are being renovated, new entrances created, and widened North Loudoun street will enhance the showgrounds as the apple industry in the region is showcased on a grand scale.
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Winchester
Loudoun Street
Census drive offers theater tickets in Okmulgee
The Okmulgee Oklahoma chamber of commerce urged every resident to be counted in the census and offered free theater tickets as an incentive. About thirteen million barrels of oil are shipped to Chicago annually, highlighting local economic activity.
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Okmulgee, Okla
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
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Albin, VA
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N. B.C. Network
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Waver
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Mutt & Jeff
Lad Fisher
Yaas
Sid
Studebaker
H. W. Ebert
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Wright Motor Co
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