Southern Cross crosses Atlantic westward toward New York
The Southern Cross 130 miles east of Portland Maine is en route from Harbor Grace to New York in clear weather expected to reach Roosevelt Field between 4 and 5 this afternoon. Captain Kingsford Smith and crew Everett Van Dyke J Patrick Saul and John W Stannage aim for Cape Cod Long Island Sound.
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Boston
Southern Cross
Pacific
New York
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Charles Kingsford- Smith
Everett van Dyke
J. Patrick Saul
John W. Stannage
Maine
America
Radio Corporation of America
Chatham
Coast Guard
Gloucester
Mass
Country Harbor
Nova Scotia
Ireland
North Atlantic
Bremen
Greeney Island
Labrador
Baron von Huenefeld
Herman Koehl
James Zummaurice
Europe
Charles Nungesser
Francois Coli
Paris
Upavon
Mellon Opposes McFadden Move to Bar German Bonds
Secretary Mellon denounces the McFadden resolution to bar American banks from buying German reparations bonds. He argues private capital should not be governmentally constrained and national banks lack authority to purchase such bonds under existing rules. He warns state member banks cannot be prohibited regardless of state law.
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Washington
McFadden
Mellon
House
Congress
Mr. Mellon
Two Officials Shot To Death By Auto Thief
Washington Iowa June 26 Sheriff Fred Sweet and Night Marshal Aaron Bailey were shot and killed by an automobile thief they had arrested. The thief was questioned, then killed both officers when the sheriff searched him. He fled, stealing another car and escaping town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Iowa
Fred Sweet
Washington County
Aaron Bailey
Yard Party At Welltown Benefit
A Yard Party at Welltown in Web. runs from June 26 to July 2 with good eats and proceeds likely benefiting a charity or group. Event hours include 1 pm onward with lunch and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welltown
Web
S. S. Good Eats
Lawn Party Benefit for Epworth League
A Friday and Saturday night lawn party at the corner of Valley Avenue and Hart Street raised funds for Brad dock Street Sr Epworth League. Event notes indicate community support and dates likely June. Proceeds benefit a local church youth group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Valley Ave
Hart St
Braddock St
Sr. Epworth League
Yarryparty Benefit At Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Benefit for Christian Endeavor at Round Hill Presbyterian Church Friday July 4 with events to run on June 26 27 28 July 1 2 3 and 1 pm 1961 note calendar style from the era.
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Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Fri
Benefit Christian Endeavor
Sauce for the Goslings Play by Girls' Guild
The Girls' Guild of Centenary Reformed Church School presents the play Sauce for the Goslings at 8 30 p m on Friday the 27th. Admission costs 35 cents and 15 cents for the lower price.
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Centenary Reformed Church School
For Rent Garage and Machine Shop at 8 Market St
Bailey Bros offers garage and machine shop space for rent at 8 Market Street. Available soon with flexible terms. Contact Bailey Bros for details and viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St
Vacation Bible School closes in Stephens City
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Stephens City wrapped up with a large audience at the Methodist Church. Rev. Snyder Alleman praised the program, noting the two week term could be extended to four, and commended parents, teachers, and pupils for their effort and spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Daily Vacation Bible School
Snyder Alleman
Trinity Lutheran Church
Christian Feace
Evelyn Huber
Mary Kitchen
Edythe Orndorff
Lillian Lambert
Mary Terault
Thomas Beaver
Anna Orndorff
Edwin Fritts
Martha Funk
Robert Lemley
Clases
United Brethren
O. D. Lambert
Kline
Waucluse
Notice to Fruit Growers Open Packing House
Notice that Butler's Packing House will receive early apples Tuesday July 1. Published as a packing house notice in the local paper.
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Butler’s Packing House
Treaty Memders To Proceed With Consideration
Hoover and Senate advocates plan immediate consideration of the London naval treaty after a petition by 24 senators urged postponement. Senator Watson signals readiness to take up the pact this session, with final disposition possible only after a summer adjournment and a future special session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Senate
Watson
Indiana
White House
Congress
Allen
Moses
New Hampshire
Europe
Johnson
California
Hale
Maine
Talkies arrive at Colonial Theatre with Ken Maynard premiere
The Colonial Theatre completes sound equipment installation and will show Talking pictures starting Saturday with Ken Maynard in The Fighting Legion. Summer policy keeps Saturday night hours and original prices 15c 30c for night and 10c 20c matinee, aiming to bring top western releases to Saturday programs.
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Colonial Theatre
Ken Maynard
Fighting Legion
Maynard
Capitol Theatre
Colonial
Leesburg Truck Driver Killed by Electric Train
Harvey M. Grim 35, a Loudoun County tenant farmer, died from skull fractures and internal injuries after his Ford truck was struck by a Bluemont to Washington passenger train at a grade crossing near Leesburg. The crash occurred about 6 PM yesterday. Grim, a Warren County native, moved to Loudoun in January and is survived by his wife Blanche Martin and two children. Funeral plans were to be announced with services likely at Refuge Church in Warren County.
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Leesburg
Harvey M. Grim
Loudoun County
Washington and Old Dominion Electric
Mr. Grim
Warren County
Frederickto
Grim
R. E. Caldwell
Clarke’s Gap
Bluemont
Washington
Frederick Ees Riteta
Mae Grim
Underwood Place
D. A. Smith
Hott Place
Apple Pie Ridge
Lemeus Grim
Cedarville
Blanche Martin
William Martin
Frances
Ralph
Alice Grim
Howard
Floyd
Roy
Norman
Earle
Harley
Harry Grim
Refuge Church
Clashes Reported in Lapaz Bolivia as Siles Seeks Refuge
The Critica special edition says serious clashes occurred in Lapaz Bolivia with former President Siles taking refuge in the US legation. Passengers from the International train report 1,000 demonstrators storming police HQ in Murillo Square, militia fired on crowds, with several killed including reports up to thirty dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buendes Aires
Critica
Lapaz
Bolivia
Siles
United States
Legation
Murrillo Square
Reopening of Summer Piano Class Announced
Hattie Eckley at 835 Whittier Ave NW invites pupils for a summer piano class with special rates. Enrollment open for grade level instruction and musical lessons.
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Hattie Eckley
Whittier Ave
N. W. Grade
Hemstitching at Martha Washington Costume Shoppe
Thread furnished 1212 yd. Closed 5 p m and Saturday not essential Silernevns details indicate hours and location for the Martha Washington Costume Shoppe with hemstitching services and thread quantities.
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Martha Washington
Vandalism Uncovered After Railcar Break-ins in Winchester
Police and railroad detectives from Winchester with Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads traced a four month spree of freight car break ins. Canned apples and vinegar hidden in cans led to arrests. Chief Louis Norman and Detective A. E Sprinkle led the investigation with Lt. Axline and Chief C. W. Hollis.
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Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Apple
North
Louis Norman
A. E Sprinkle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lieut. Axline
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester Police Department
C. W. Hollis
British Ban on Lower Grade Apples Hits Export Market
Commercial apple growers in Frederick County report England will forbid the import of all apples except No 1 grade and fancy in barrels and fancy and extra fancy in boxes from July 7 to November 15. No 2 or unclassified apples cannot be exported to Great Britain during these dates, forcing growers to produce higher quality fruit.
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Frederick County
England
Great Britain
Order In Council
Blazing Heat Hits Boat Classic Crowds at Regatta
Poughkeepsie New York June 26 Brilliant sun and extreme heat greet thousands at the thirty third annual inter collegiate rowing regatta on the Hudson River. 23 crews compete across varsity junior varsity and freshmen events as conditions remain calm and visibility limited by haze.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hudson River
Benefit Round Hill League fundraising event at Robinson Farm
At Robinson Farm on N. W. Grade June 26 a benefit is held with good eats and fine music for the Round Hill League. Also notices call for loads to Baltimore and Washington seeking 22 tons or less, contact Arthur Luttrell at 1297.
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Robinson Farm
N. W. Grade
Round Hill League
Baltimore
Washington
Arthur Luttrell
Apple outlook in Europe this year not bright
The report from Berlin notes European apple crops face a disappointing outlook due to rain during blossom and tree drop. Surpluses are expected from northern Italy and Austria, while Czechia Hungary and parts of Yugoslavia show strong exports. western Europe sights poor French and Belgian sets and down Germany yields, with Switzerland moderate.
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Foreign Agricultural Service
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Steere
Berlin
Italy
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Switzerland
Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
France
Europe
Weve
Cake drive for yard party at Friendship Fire Company
A request goes to all Friendship Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary members to bake or donate two cakes for the yard party in front of the Engine House on July 3 4 and 5. Cakes may be left at Jones Bros Meat Market or picked up by telephone. Citizens are urged to attend and support the event.
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Friendship Fire Company
Jones Bros
Kiwanians Banquet Tonight at Jordan Springs
Winchester Kiwanis Club observes the regular semi annual ladies night with a banquet at Hotel Drusilla Jordan Springs seven miles from the city. The pool opens 5 to 7 p m for members wives and guests before the banquet. An attractive program has been planned and all Kiwanians are urged to attend with their wives and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Hotel Drusilla
Jordan Springs
Band Concert On Court House Lawn Friday Evening
The Winchester Concert Band under Prof W H McIlwee will perform an open air concert at 8 o'clock Friday night on the Court House lawn. All are invited and parents are asked to ensure children behave. The program includes marches overtures waltzes and selections from various composers.
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Court House
Winchester
W. H. MclIlwee
McKilwen
Herbert Clark
Boyer
Rossini
Brigel
Stein Song
Brockton
Allegiance
Shutt
House Sustains Executive in Veto of Relief Bill
Washington dispatch reports the House sustained President Hoover in vetoing the Johnson Veterans Relief bill, calling it unjust to veterans. A Swick compromise bill is planned to extend aid, with pensions from $20 to $72 monthly and additional child allowances.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Hoover
Conegies
Longworth
Spe
Senate
Reed
P Rne
Johnson
Eee Ae
Hover
Big Demand For Advertised Shoes At Sample Shoe Store
During the first hour of a special shoe sale at Sample Shoe Store on North Loudoun Street, over 2006 pairs of regularly stocked shoes were sold. Frank Lovett credited advertising in The Star for the sale’s success. Bryarly's School, Friday, June 27. Burnt Church C. E. Society.
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Sample Shoe
Loudoun Street
Frank Lovett
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Harbor Grace, N. F
Roosevelt Field
Atlantic Ocean
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Cape Ann
Yarmouth
Novia Scotia
Panes
Halifax
M'Fadden
Yarryparty
Bailey Bros
Memders
Roamer
Blind Crossing
Evening Star
Silernevns
Bryarly’s School
Burnt Church C. E. Society
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