Trail Blazer Tour Planned for New York Fruit Growers
Western New York growers prepare a Virginia and West Virginia tour beginning August 7 from Martinsburg to Winchester Harrisonburg and Charlottesville. The trip organized by New York horticultural groups aims to study Cumberland Shenandoah apple regions with leaders Burritt Coombs Oskamp Campfield and Mertz coordinating advance plans and registrations.
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L. B. Gton
New York
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Virginia
West Virginia
New York State Horticultural Society
County Farm Bureaus
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland Shenandoah
Roger O. Coombs
Monroe County Farm Bureau
Joseph Oskamp
State College of Agriculture
W. H. Campfield
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Harry Byrd
Winchester
Thomas B. Byrd
New York State
Byrd
Burritt
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Cumberland-Shenandoah
Harrisonburg
Charlottesville
Farm Bureau
Dawes Receives Honorary Degree At Oxford University
Ambassador Charles G. Dawes was awarded an honorary degree of doctor of civil laws by Oxford University amid a large audience. The ceremony also honored Spanish Ambassador Merry Del Val with a civil law degree, and Dawes was welcomed as commissioner of peace and harmony among nations.
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Oxford
Eng
Charles G. Dawes
Oxford University
Merry del Val
Ambassador Dawes
Prepare Again For A Flight To Rome
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS New York June 26 Roger Q Williams and Lewis Yancey left Terdoro airport at 12 30 p m EST today for Old Orchard Maine the starting point of their planned nonstop flight to Rome.
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Hasbrouck Heights
N. Y
Roger Q. Williams
Lewis Yancey
Terdoro
Old Orchard
Maine
Rome
Apples Wanted for Early Harvest at Packing House
H. W. Butler & Bro announce they will receive early apples at their packing house starting Thursday, June 27. The arrangement follows the same deal as in previous years.
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H. W. Butler & Bro
Alderman Finds Joy in Life as a University Head
Dr Edwin Anderson Alderman marking 25 years as president of the University of Virginia speaks of pleasures in the role. He notes youth and scholars around him, the chance to turn money into character, and the institution's lasting legacy even after his death. He likens the university to a lighthouse and dynamo spreading light and force for happiness, freedom, and justice.
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Associated Press
University, Va
Edwin Anderson Alderman
University of Virginia
Gas Consumers Threatened by Atlantic Gas Company
A. Beamer of the Gas Consumers Association told the Public Service Commission that Atlantic Gas Company salesmen warned Bellair residents they would lose gas if they bought gas stoves water heaters or other accessories from competitors. The commission ordered the company to file a report on the complaint.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Bellair
Atlantic Gas Company
Philadelphia
Public Service Commission
A. Beamer
Gas Consumers’ Association
Beamer
Atlantic Company
Beamer Company
Two, Fined For Taking State's Gas From Tank
Theodore Vanarsdale and Raymond Unger of Berkeley Springs were found guilty in the county magistrate court of stealing gasoline from a State Highway Commission tank near Chambersville. They received $25.75 fines and 60 day jail terms suspended on leaving the state to work. Unger also paid $15.25 for improper tags. A game warden chased and captured them after a bucket request drew his attention.
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Theodore Vanarsdale
Raymond Unger
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
State Highway Commission
Chambersville
Unger
Vanaredale
Pingley
Market Street M E Church Festival Sandwiches and Treats
Delicious sandwiches lemonade ice cream cake and candy will be for sale at Market Street M E Church Friday June 28 from 5 30 to 9 p m. Proceeds support church activities and missions.
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Market Street
M. E
July Pay Now Save Discount Offer
The Evening Star promotes a special July reduced rate with a pay now save discount. Targeted to readers seeking immediate payment incentives during the month.
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THE
Evening Star
Missing Spanish Trans-Atlantic Plane Aims for New York
A Spanish trans Atlantic airplane missing since leaving Cartagena for New York was still unaccounted for as ships and planes from five nations scoured the Azores region. British and Italian units join Portuguese and Spanish vessels with a Gibraltar carrier assisting after a report of nearby wreckage was denied.
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Horta
Fayal
Azores
Cartagena
New York
Melilla
Huelva
Lisbon
Cadiz
Bari
Pantera
England
Gibraltar
Pirie
Greldon
Plac
Taking No Part In Note Collections
Secretary Stinson said there is no change in U S policy barring American officers from participating directly or indirectly in collecting German reparations notes through international banks or other agencies. The stance emphasizes noninvolvement by U S officials in such collections.
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Washington
Stinson
President's Son Becomes First Lieutenant in Army Reserves
The Associated Press reports that Herbert Hoover Jr. has been promoted to First Lieutenant in the specialist reserves of the army. The appointment, announced today by the War department, places him among 500 officers named in the same release.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
War Department
Yard Party at Bryarly School House Thursday July Fourth
Community yard party planned at Bryarly School House with a rain date Friday evening. Event notes indicate July Fourth activities may proceed with contingency for wet weather. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy outdoor revelry and socializing.
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Bryarly
Plane Crash Kills Pilot and Injures Passenger at Roosevelt Field
A plane overturned on landing at Roosevelt Field New York and caught fire. The pilot Francis Phillips, reportedly son of the late John Martin Phillips, burned to death while trapped by his belt. A female passenger identified as Honey Oldsmith was rescued and rushed to a hospital. Firefighters failed to extinguish the flames quickly.
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Roosevelt
N. Y
Francis Phillips
John Martin Phillips
Count Uchida Resigns From Privy Council
Tokyo June 26 Count Uchida the Japanese statesman who signed the Kellogg renunciation war pact in Paris has quit the privy council. He has a long distinguished record in the Japanese foreign service.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Count Uchida
Paris
Privy Council
Wife of Wounded Man Is Detained
Edwin Moore, 37, lay in serious condition with a knife wound to the chest in a Baltimore hospital. His wife Alice was detained at the police station after officers talked with the couple and arrested her following the incident on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Edwin Moore
Alice
Moore
Special July Rates Offer By Mail Or Carrier
In Advance rates quoted: $3 per year by mail and $4 per year by carrier. Pay now to save the discount. (ip-tt) JHE Evering Star.
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Jhe Evering
Many Interests Represented at Hearing on Rates
The Key nse Transportation and Public Utilities Advisory Commission held a northern Virginia hearing in Winchester. Mason Mangham said responses from shippers, business men, and officials exceeded expectations, with 29 attendees and others sending written statements. Luncheon followed at the George Washington Hotel with Chamber representatives. The commission then traveled to Staunton for a similar hearing and stayed at the Augusta Country Club.
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Nse Transportation and Public Utilities Advisory Commission
Winchester
Mason Mangham
Richmond
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
George Washington Hotel
Ray Robinson
Staunton
Augusta Country Club
Schreiber Denies Comparing Himself With Lindbergh
Arthur Schreiber the Portland stowaway returned aboard the Leviathan in first class attire. He avoided discussion of his uninvited trip and denied comparing himself to Lindbergh, stating there is no precedent for his actions and he would not reveal future plans. He greeted his father Morris Schreiber and posed for photos before heading home to see his mother.
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Associated Press
New York
Arthur Schreiber
Portland
Maine
America
Morris Schreiber
Far
Lindbergh
France
Dry agent fires at motorist but hits tire in Macon event
A dry agent reportedly fired at a motorist, but the shot struck a tire instead, per local coverage in the Macon paper. The incident details and any consequences remain under investigation.
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Newe
Macon
Auction Sale Of Household and Kitchen Furniture Saturday
Auction sale of household and kitchen furniture set for Saturday at 1h a.m. location 44 S. Market St. listing includes items from a local residence with prices noted as 6 and 26-Ip-3ty.
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S. Market St
Markers planned for Civil War sites in Virginia roads
The State Conservation and Development Commission announced plans to place historical markers along Virginia highways. Markers will cover the third battle of Winchester in 1864, the Cedar Creek fight, Stonewall Jackson’s Ox Hill march, General Jackson's interview with Belle Boyd near Front Royal, and Fort Trial site in Henry county plus a Byrd boundary expedition camp in 1728.
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Virginia
State Conservation and Development Commission
Great Valley
Henry County
North Carolina
H. J. Eckenrode
Winchester
Jubal A. Early
Sheridan
Cedar Creek
Stonewall Jackson
Ox Hill
Front Royal
Jackson
Belle Boyd
Banks
Eckenrode
Fort Trial
William Byrd
Fishing Licenses On Sale In 1929
The corporation clerk and circuit clerk offices received 1929 fishing licenses today and began issuing permits. As with hunting licenses, anglers must wear a button displaying their license number when fishing.
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Corporation Clerk's Office
Circuit Clerks Office
Bandits Rob Maryland Bank In Broad Daylight Heist
In Hagerstown area two unmasked men, about 25, robbed the Maugansville Bank and Trust Company of $800 at about 1 p.m. They fled in a car headed toward Pennsylvania, striking cashier C. E. Riggs and leaving him briefly stunned. The same pair had earlier obtained change for a $10 bill.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Maugansville Bank and Trust Company
Maugansville
Washington County
Pennsylvania
C. E. Riggs
Riggs
Maryland
Public Sale of Household and Kitchen Furniture
Public sale of household and kitchen furniture scheduled for Saturday June 29 at 1 30 p m at 532 North Main S. Proceeds to be sold in a single auction. Auctioneer notes items include tables chairs and cookware with preview from noon.
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N. Main S
Watermelons Car of Georgia Dixie Bells on Track
Watermelons car from Georgia Dixie Bells on track at Winchester Wholesale Gro. Corp. on June 25. Local orders and delivery terms noted for wholesale distribution through Winchester facility.
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Car of Georgia
Dixie Bells
Winchester Wholesale Gro. Corp
Rev Mr Franks to address hospital graduates
The Rev Vincent C Franks rector of Grace Episcopal Berryville Va will address the nurses training school graduates at Winchester Memorial Hospital during the 8 pm commencement in Christ Episcopal Church. The program includes hymns solos pledges diplomas and an address by Franks.
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Vincent C. Franks
Grace Episcopal Church
Breryville
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Christ Episcopal Church
Franks
Christ Church
J. P. Hayley
Son of God
Robert B. Nelson
Hunter H. McGuire
Harriett Pearson
Archibald P. Osborne
Berryville, Va
Vincent ©. Franks
The
Episcopal Church
Five Held as Witnesses in Marlow Slaying
Five suspects including Johnny Williams and Edwin Lewis were arrested in New York as material witnesses in the slaying of Frank Marlow, night club owner. Police said homicide indictments would target two unidentified men and traced Marlow’s movements to within 45 minutes of his fatal wounding near a Flushing cemetery.
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Associated Press
New York
Frank Marlow
Whalen
Marlow
Flushing
Long Island
Johnny Williams
Edwin Lewis
Boston
Drug Stores Are Canvassed To Aid In Poison Search
Baltimore police canvassed city drug stores to trace poison purchases found in the viscera of George Stone who died June 4, in cooperation with Hartford county authorities who had arrested Mrs. Hattie Stone on murder charges. A Baltimore chemist identified traces of poison in the body and Maryland law requires poison purchasers to register with the druggist.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
George Stone
Hartford County
Hattie Stone
Maryland
Winchester Gun Club postpones shoot for Panama hat prize
The Winchester Gun Club deferred last Saturdays shoot due to low participation. It is rescheduled for next Saturday at 4 PM with hopes of a larger crowd and a life match planned soon. Scores from the previous event list Pitcock 48 50 and others including Pingley 47 50 and Gladen 93 25.
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Winchester Gun Club
J. C. Penney Company
Pitcock
Pingley
Anderson
Austin
Grim
Lupp
Gladen
Martin
Shine
R. Haymaker
Cuthbert
Kelly
Dividend notice from Commercial & Savings Bank declares 30 percent
The Directors of The Commercial and Savings Bank declare the usual semi annual dividend of three percent per cent? per cent? It says three tenths? payable July 1 1929. Checks will be mailed. John I Sloat cashier.
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The
Commercial & Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
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