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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1930
Page
2
Miss Agnes Mitchell hosted a luncheon for Rosalind and Nancy Huidekopher and Elizabeth Whedbee, visitors staying with Mrs. Hugh M. Nelson. Local gatherings included Adm. McCormick’s daughter Nelly and others. Tales cover Mrs. N. B. Page’s visit, stabling changes at Clifton and Llangolin, and fencing shipped to Colorado Springs.
The report highlights Firestone leadership in autos introducing practical use, the first straight-side Gum-Dipping process and the first balloon tire, marking key innovations in tire technology and manufacturing.
For ten years Firestone gum dipped tires have led mileage cost line sales and now equip the world’s largest taxicab fleet and the world’s longest bus.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd arrived in Washington to a two day reception, with a home state sword gifted by Winchester and a large silver bowl from the city. He was presented a special medal by President Hoover for South Pole exploits amid plans to return to Antarctica for further exploration.
President Hoover awarded Admiral Byrd a National Geographic medal as crowds cheered in Washington. Byrd's party filled seven events under blazing sun, and a three-volume scientific report will follow. The admiral plans a Virginia parade and Winchester homecoming after meeting with reporters at the Willard Hotel.
The report notes many curious eyes scanning the bronzed faces as spectators observe the occupants in later cars, reflecting the crowd’s lingering interest and the unfolding scene.
Hoylake England June 20 Bobby Jones exhausted after a grueling test of links golf clinched his third British Open championship by two strokes over Leo Diegel and MacDonald Smith. Horton Smith and Fred Robson tied for fourth while Jim Barnes was sixth. The amateur champion last month at St Andrews matched John Ball by winning both titles in the same year. Jones will visit London for charity matches before sailing home next week.
The death of Lorenzo Juliano, a leading figure in Chicago’s bootlegging under the Capone era, was ruled a beating after his car plunged down a 50 foot Blue Island embankment. Coroner Bundesen confirmed Juliano, a bomber and suspected murder participant, was killed by blunt force rather than gunfire.
A frustrated American woman contemplates how the alimony received by the first wife could be used. She weighs options and questions her own financial future amid marital strain and legal separation.
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