Rotary Honors Three With Exclusive Honorary Membership
The Winchester Rotary Club approved honorary membership for Commander Richard E Byrd Admiral Louis Nulton and Governor Harry Byrd. Resolutions praised Byrd for polar flight feats Nulton for naval service and leadership Byrd for state leadership and horticultural influence. A telegram and special letter were sent to arrange attendance by the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary International
International Rotary
Rotary Club
Hollie B. McCormac
Marshall Baker
Executive
Richmond
Governor Byrd
Byrd
Admiral Nurton
Winchester
Richard Erelyn Byrd
Arctic
North Pole
Spitzbergen
Annapolis Naval
Naval Service
United States Naval Academy
Winchester Rotary Club
Lad Dies on Operating Table After Tonsil Surgery
George T. Tyler, a sixteen year old of Salem, Va., died at Jefferson Hospital in Roanoke after a routine tonsil removal. His heart collapsed on the table despite stimulants and local anesthesia. Burial plans set for Mount Hebron Cemetery with services at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Winchester. He leaves parents Rev Frank A. Tyler and Mrs. Tyler, a brother Frank Jr., sisters Mary, Margaret, Helen, Julia, and grandmother Mrs. George Tyler of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Tyler
Fairmont Avenue
Salem
George
Jefferson Hospital
Roanoke
Winchester
Boyce
Murray D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron
Tyler
Frank A. Tyler
Frank A. Tyler, Jr
Mary S
Margaret L
Helen
Julia C. Tyler
George Tyler
Covington
Southern Methodist
Mr. Tyler
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Patton Found Guilty On Drunken Driving Appeal
A jury in the Corporation Court found Patton guilty of operating a car under the influence. He faces four months in jail and fines totaling 150 dollars plus costs, with potential extra time if fines remain unpaid. The case arose from an April 27 police court conviction for possession and transporting more than a gallon of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Corporation Court
Dividend Notice at Shenandoah Valley National Bank
The board declares a dividend of 3.00 per share on the bank stock payable July 1 1926 with checks mailed June 30 1926. William G Hardy cashier announces the dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Hardy
For Sale 5 Shares Fair Play Stock by Owner Leaving City
Notice advertises five shares of Fair Play Stock for sale as owner leaves city. Quick deal desired. apply at Star Office. No other details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Quick Gale
Special July rate offers advance subscription discount
The Star announces a special July rate for advance subscription payments. Pay now to lock in savings and enjoy the discount for future issues. Offer emphasizes early renewal and reduced pricing.
July Advance Rate Slash For Evening Star Subscriptions
The Evening Star advertises a special July rate for prepaid subscriptions. Pay now to save money on your upcoming subscription term. The notice stresses advance payment as the method to obtain the discounted rate.
McPherson leads searchers into desert for captor cabin
Aimee Semple McPherson heads a three car party toward San Bernardino ranch to locate the claimed kidnapping shack on desolate Sonora plains. Los Angeles detective chief Herman Cline pledges a week of pursuit for tangible evidence to aid arrest of the three alleged abductors. Virginia Cookson reports a man who claimed to be the kidnapper warned her against disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
San Bernardino Ranch
Here
Slaughter Ranch
Sonora
Herman Cline
Cal
Virginia Cookson
Modjeska Ranch
Santiago Canyon
Jeriigan
Orange County
Infant's Funeral Set for Tomorrow for Mrs. McCarty's Son
Funeral services are announced for the infant son of Mrs. Joseph N. McCarty. The death occurred this morning at Memorial Hospital. Burial is expected at Green Spring. Mrs. McCarty is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith. Her father works for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. Mr. McCarty is employed in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. McCarty
Memorial Hospital
Green Spring
McCarty
Charles H. Smith
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Detroit
Mich
Seven Year Old Falls From Shed Breaks Arm
Clarence Albert Miller, seven, son of Mr and Mrs Loy W Miller of 512 South Kent street fell from a shed roof yesterday and fractured two bones in his right forearm with bone protruding through the flesh. Dr A D Henkel gave surgical aid and the boy rested comfortably today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Albert Miller
Loy W. Miller
South Kent Street
A. D. Henkel
Bobby Jones Wins British Open Title in St Annes
Bobby Jones, American golf marvel, captured the British open crown finishing 72 holes with 291 strokes. Al Watrons took second at 293, while Walter Hagen and George Von Elm tied for third at 295 in an all American finish. United States secures the trophy for the fifth time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Annes
Eng
Bobby Jones
al Watrons
Grand Rapids
Walter Hagen
George von Elm
United States
Rails Showing Marked Tendency To Point Upward
New York June 25 Extensive re adjustment of speculative accounts caused uneven price action in today s stock market with rails generally rising while industrials declined Trading volume fell again with three hours at less than three quarters of a million shares Call money rose to 4 percent and the close was heavy Total sales about 1 3 million shares
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Jury Sets Wednesday Hearings In City Court Cases
The Corporation Court jury, led by foreman Lawrence Hollis, returns July 1 to hear Samuel K. Strickler vs Henry Batt civil suit and Z R DeHaven appeal from a DUI verdict. DeHaven was found guilty in police court and sentenced to 30 days in jail, $190 fine, and costs.
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Corporation Court
Qarl. Patton
Lawrence Hollis
Foreman
A. S. Henkel
W. Matthews
Carroll Willis
R. C. Green
Samuel K. Strickler
Henry Batt
Z. R. DeHaven
DeHaven
Byrd Returns to New York After Warm Virginia Welcome
Commander Richard Byrd arrives in New York after thousands in Richmond greet him, hear his polar flight tale, and receive commemorations. He pledges to fund a General Lee monument with $500 from his lecture earnings and reflects on Arctic aviation future.
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Gen. Lee
Capitol Building
Associated Press
Richmond
Dick” Byrd
New York
Floyd Bennett
New York Aero Society
Byrd
Carnegie Hall
Commonwealth Club
North Pole
Spitzbergen
America
Harry
Harry F. Byrd
Amundsen
Explorer
Lee
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Robert E. Lee
Capitol
Virginia
Commander Byrd
New York Times
Arctic
Rotary Club Completes Honorary Memberships and Visits
The Rotary Club held a well attended meeting with Vic Arthur reporting on the Denver convention and honorary memberships created with Rotary International consent. Guests included Cadet Leigh Fuller Jr West Point and William Byrd Baltimore as plans were made for district executives conference in Winchester in August.
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Rotary Club
Vic Arthur
Denver
Colo
Rotary International
Comdr
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Harry F. Byrd
Louis McCoy Nulton
United States Naval Academy
Star
Vic
Marshall Baker
Fred Barr
Cy Mee
Australia
Clu
Leigh Fuller, Jr
West Point Military Academy
William Byrd
Baltimore
Wast
Hollie McCormac
Brantz Roszel
Europe
Doug Fuller
Shirley Carter
Dick Byrd
New York
Ryan
Camden
Tes
Louise Glass
Mary Louise Sartelle
Winchester
Edwin Michael Wins Ford at Loudoun Manor Sale
Edwin Michael drew the Ford at Loudoun Manor for sale this week contrary to prior statement that C. E. Mitchell would be involved. The Winchester firemen urge the public to relay complete fire alarm details to reduce unnecessary department responses.
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Edwin Michael
Ford
Loudoun Manor
C. E. Mitchell
Byrd on Arctic Flight Life and Conditions
Commander Byrd describes the Arctic flight experiences noting no signs of life beyond the ice edge and that polar bears and seals were not observed from altitude. He says tea is the explorer’s drink, sleep is scarce, and ice packs move rapidly near Kings Bay and Greenland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Pole
Byrd
Spitzbergen
Bennett
Greenland
Kings Bay
Antarctic
Mayor Proclaims American Independence Week in Winchester
City of Winchester declared June 28 to July 5 as American Independence Week at the urging of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation. City officials, including Philip Williams as committee chair, will oversee a bell ringing event at 11:11 am on June 28 and align local observances with a national program featuring Patriot’s Pledge of Faith Day and other themed days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation
J. F. Ward
Winchester
Ward
Philip Williams
Jefferson Foundation
Stuart G. Gibboney
Serves electric refrigerators on 18 month plan
Northern Virginia Power Company advertises home electric refrigerators with an 18 month payment plan and a contact phone number 3 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Va. Power Co
Clarence Wilson questioned over Pennsylvania Senate campaign spending
William B. Wilson former labor secretary and Democratic Senate candidate testified to the Senate campaign funds committee. He disclosed personal expenses of 88.81 in the primary and a campaign outlay of 10 000 with 6 000 to be paid later, noting hotel meals and minimal poll watchers funded by Vance McCormick.
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Associated Press
Washington
William B. Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Pennsylvania
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
William E. Porter
Wilson
Reed
William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh
Labor
Wilson-Porter
King
Utah
Vance McCormick
Harrisburg
Democratic National Committee
Funeral Services Are Held For Late Harry C A Funk
The funeral for Harry A. Funk, Winchester funeral director and furniture dealer, was held at the family home on South Loudoun Street at 2 30 PM and attended by friends and fraternal members. The Rev Dr Murray Mitchell officiated, Madison Lodge Odd Fellows led the service at the Mount Hebron crypt, with pallbearers William Whison Thomas J Trier Bryce Cooper Thomas E Kremer Charles R Keeler and John H Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Funk
Winchester
C.ly Robinson
Mount Hebron
Mr. K
South Loudoun Street
Murray D.mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Madison Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Maugoleum
William Whisson
Thomas J. Trier
Bryce Coper
Thomas FE. Kremer
Charles R. Keeler
John H. Snyder
Templars to Attend Sunday Services in Woodstock Church
Woodstock Commandery No 29 Knights Templar will attend Sunday evening services at the Presbyterian Church in Woodstock wearing full dress uniforms except swords. Winchester Commandery No 12 is invited to join, but no meeting prior to Sunday prevented formal action. Many local Templars expected to attend as individuals. gathering at 7 15 p m at Woodstock asylum. ladies invited for refreshments after the sermon.
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Woodstock Commandery
Knights Templar
F. T. McFaden
Winchester
Winchester Commandery
Asylum of the Woodstock Commandery
Asylum of Woodstock Commandery
Expressing Appreciation for Funeral Service
A client thanks R T Jones & Co for their sensitive handling of a husband’s funeral. The note highlights the quiet, efficient staff and the belief the service eased the family’s pain, underscoring the firm’s sacred mission and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Jones & CO
South
Loudoun Street
Winchester
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Gov. Byrd
Lad
Shenandoah Valley National
People's Drug Store
THE
Evening Star
Mins
M’pherson
Victor Arthur
Fire Department
Ssnoody
Fonck
Pari
Allan B. Snoody
U. S S. Navy
San Francisco
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Paris
Snoody
Moffett
Naval Air Service
House
Senate
Hodgson & Brown
Harry C. A. Funk
Templars
Woodstock Church
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