First Woman Earhart Lands in Wales After Trans Atlantic Flight
Miss Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to span the Atlantic by air aboard the Friendship. The crew landed at Burryport Wales after 20 hours 49 minutes flight from Trepassey Newfoundland, amid fuel shortage and misty weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cardiff
Wales
Burryport
Amelia Farhart
Miss Earhart
America
Swansea
Amelia Earhart
Barryport
London
Trepassey
N. F
Ireland
Burry Inlet
Wilmer Stultz
Boston
Coast Guard
Friendship
Louis Gordon
New Foundland
Great Britain
Llanelly
Bnurryport
Lincoln Ellsworth
Ku Klux Klan Urges Defeat of Amendments
A Frederick Maryland notice warns voters about a secret Ku Klux Klan group urging a vote against all constitutional amendments. It details Proposal No. 1 on bond issues and school board elections, arguing for direct voter approval and local control while criticizing the Invisible Empire and its imperial leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku Klux Klan
General Assembly
Frederick
Magesterial
Invisible Empire
Richmond
Drunken Driver Gets Jail Term and Collisions
George Boyd a non resident was fined 118 and sentenced to 30 days in jail in police court for operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence. Before arrest he struck three cars including Clarence L Peffer Frank Shirley and John H Snyder near the Northwestern pike academy grounds and Elks Club with liquor and pop found in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Boyd
Boyd
Northwestern Pike
Academy Grounds
Clarence L. Peffer
Frank Shirley
John H. Snyder
Elks Club
Nurseryman Severely Injured in Gardening Accident
I J Orabill a well known plant nurseryman is confined to his home on Martinsburg pike after a knife slip cut a deep gash in the knee severing an artery. The incident occurred while he was cutting a box at his gardens Saturday Miss Mildred Lee Grove of Stephens City left today for Charlottes ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Orabill
Martinsburg Pike
Mildred Lee Grove
Stephens City
Clgarlottesville
Don't Forget To Vote Tomorrow Five Amendments
A civic urging to vote ahead of elections highlights five constitutional amendment proposals. The message stresses voting early and bringing friends to participate, preserving the word For in the phrase For Amendments. The tone mimics a local campaign notice urging turnout.
Six Hurt When Car Hits Pole Near Winchester
A party of six from the York family traveling from Miami to Canton was injured when their car struck a roadside pole carrying 20 000 volt lines near the Grant farm on Martinsburg pike. All were admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital with cuts and bruises. none seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Potomac Edison Company
Martinsburg Pike
Scott Grant Place
Winchester
John York
Elizabeth York
Burbank
California
Horace B. York
Helen York
Grant Farm
Forrest Fansler
York
Young York
Fansler
John
Jewett
Memorial Hospital
P. W. Boyd
You Dance Monday at Opequon Lake Park
A note announces a dance event on Monday at Opequon Lake Park likely featuring local music and community attendees. The line lists the date as 6 16 and mentions a time frame of 1p 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon Lake Park
Ballots Distributed For Tomorrow's Statewide Election
Officials report the distribution of official ballots for tomorrow's special statewide election on constitutional amendments in Maryland. Polls open at sunrise and close at sunset with about 15 hours for voting. Voters are urged to cast ballots early and bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit and Corporation Courts
Frederick County
Winchester
Byrd
Six Months on Roads For Theft of Lamp
Harvey alias Tiny Greenwalt aged 20 stole an electric table lamp from Frank Lovett on East Piccadilly street. The lamp passed through three hands before being found by policeman Boyd with Gus Fadeley. Greenwalt was found guilty in police court and sentenced to six months on the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Tiny Greenwalt
Frank Lovett
East Piccadilly Street
Tiny
Boyd
Gus Fadeley
Greenwalt
Mr. Taylor Lands Whale of a Bass
Frank Taylor of this city spent Saturday fishing near his bungalow on the Shenandoah river and landed a black bass measuring 19 1/2 inches. He also caught several smaller bass. Peau France The Trans-Provencean railroad will be opened in July with the Romport tunnel completed linking France and Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
Shenandoah River
Mrs. W. L. Dudley Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Anna Lucas Dudley wife of Rev William L Dudley pastor of the Church of the Disciples of Christ in Winchester died at her home 421 South Cameron Street in the sixty first year. She suffered a long illness with complications and was near un patient most recently but remained calm. Born October 10 1867 in Howard Center County Pa she lived much of her life in Winchester and aided her husband in his church work. Survived by her husband a sister Miss Nancy M Lucas and a niece Mrs William Perry. Funeral arrangements set for Thursday at Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lucas Dudley
William L. Dudley
Church of the Disciples of Christ
Winchester
South
Cameron Street
Dudley
Howard
Center County
Hiram
Rebecca Lucas
Harvey
Williamsport
Church of Christ Congregation
Nancy M. Lucas
William Perry
Altoona
Byrd Urges Valley Voters to Endorse State Amendments
Governor Harry F. Byrd appeals to Valley of Virginia voters to support all proposed constitutional amendments to safeguard the tax reduction program. He cites reduced taxes, reorganized government, and avoidance of new bonds, urging Democrats and Republicans to vote on Tuesday, June 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Valley of
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Valley of Virginia
Richmond
Congressman Deal
Norfolk
Governor Byrd urges support for five Virginia amendments
Richmond June 17 Gov Byrd urged voters to approve five constitutional amendments to boost government efficiency and state progress. He cited foreign investment totaling 150 million dollars, road improvements, tax cuts, school upgrades, and a developing water power plan as signs of progress. He urged voting each proposal separately by striking or erasing the opposite word on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinz Klan
West
Indiapanelis
Dallas
Virginia
Byrd
Frederick
Richmond
Hampton Roads
Miss Smith Dies From Effects Of Bone Fracture
Mary Susanna Smith aged eighty three or younger in Gaithersburg Md died at Memorial Hospital from complications after a fall injured a limb. She lived with Mr and Mrs H C Sheetz on South Washington Street since the death of Mrs Sheetz's mother. The body was taken to Gaithersburg for interment. The article notes visitors Mr and Mrs Howard Grove of Cincinnati visiting relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Susanna Smith
Gaithersburg
Memorial Hospital
Montgomery County
Miss Smith
H. C. Sheetz
Washington Street
Vote on June 19 Amendments Opposed by Congressman Deal
Norfolk Congressman J. T. Deal urges Tidewater Virginia voters to reject constitutional amendments that bar taxes on land and tangible personal property. He argues farmers may miss voting as June 19 offers long daylight. Supporters favor decentralizing schools and limiting bond taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Deal
Norfolk
Tidewater
Virginia
Deal
Congressman Deal
Reward Offered for Lost Money on June 16
Money lost between 1 and 3 30 p m Saturday June 16 on block bounded by Rousa Ave and foudoun Bos well Sts totaling 39 dollars in new bills two tens five and three fives four fifteen rewards for finder A W Fansler Star Office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Rousa Ave
Foudoun
Boswell Sts
New Hills
A. W. Fansler
Star Office
Vote Early and Rally Friends to Vote
The piece urges voters to cast their ballots early and encourage friends to participate. It emphasizes proactive civic engagement and civic duty in a period of heightened turnout.
Restore Virginia to Its Rightful Place, Dr Showalter Says
Dr William J Showalter of National Geographic argues Virginians should approve constitutional amendments to solidify progress under Governor Byrd and Governor Trinkle. He cites economic gains, national attention, and a historic comeback warranting adoption to prevent a perceived setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Trinkle
Byrd
William J. Sho Walter
National Geographic Magazine
Rockingham
Harrisonburg News Record
Staunton Daily News
Old Dominion
Virginia
Our Union
New World
Bene
U. S. Treasury
Appomattox
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Promises Quality Service
SEND US your work. We have no substitute for quality, service or ourtesy. Winchester Steam Laundry. Phone 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Welsh Town
New York
Ellsworth
Stultz
Pike
Mr. Taylor
W.L. Dudley
Church of Christ
Howard Grove
Cincinnati
W. C. Grove
Martin Wisecarver
Margaret St. Ceran
Grove
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
ESSEX
Leicester St
Silks T Moling & Cather’s
W. J. Showalter
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!