Byrd’s North Pole Flight Confirmed by Expert Committee
A National Geographic Society panel verified Lieut Commander Richard E. Byrd's May 9 1926 North Pole flight data. The experts concluded Byrd reached the pole within about nine hours and praised his navigation despite instrument loss, noting two sextant checks supported his dead reckoning.
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Associated Press
Washington
Richard E. Byrd
North Pole
Wilbur
National Geographic Society
Society
Byrd
Hubbard
Gilbert Grosvenor
Grosvenor
Frederick V. Coleville
F. Lester Jones
Hugh G. Mitchell
Henry G. .Avers
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Albert H. Bumstead
Dimeter
Grey Hook
Rhodes Estate Ranked in Court Net Value 121 398 59
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester as executors of James W. Rhodes filed the inventory in Circuit Court showing a total personal estate of 121 398 59 dollars to be divided among his four children Mrs. W. T. Lineweaver of Harrisonburg Va Mrs Walter BE Huntsberry of Winchester Mrs EF M Steele of Stephens City Va and M H Rhodes of Middletown Va
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The
Commercial and Savings Bank of
Winchester
James W. Rhodes
W. T. Lineweaver
Harrisonburg
Walter BE. Huntsberry
EF. M. Steele
Stephens City
M. H. Rhodes
Middletown
Rotary and Kiwanis Meet in Thursday Baseball Tilt
Thursday afternoon at 3 30 p.m. Hand Stadium a Rotary versus Kiwanis baseball game is scheduled with invitations extended to participants and spectators.
John H Ambrose Dies of Stroke at Middletown Home
John H Ambrose a retired farmer of Frederick County died at his daughter and son in law Alli son and Mrs Kline in Middletown aged 70 from a stroke suffered a week and a half earlier. He survived by seven daughters and three sons and his funeral will be at Grace Methodist Church Middletown once his Florida based son arrives with definite dates.
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John H. Ambrose
Frederick County
Allison Kline
Middletown
Ambrose
Kernstown
Ella Lineberg
Philip Lineberg
Amy Stickley
Elma Wisecarver
Minnie Hinkle
Stephens City
Alice Campbell
Mattie Perry
Winchester
Bessie Kline
Pearl Leidig
P. C
Frank Ambrose
Jack Ambrose
Miami
Fla
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Florida
Rotes Fortify Their Nine With Veteran Player
The Kiwanis and Rotary clubs meet on the Handley diamond at 3 oclock Thursday. Sandy Baker joins Rotary as the game tightens the series with Kiwanis leading two games to one. Proceeds aid boys and crippled children.
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Rotes
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Handley Diamond
Sandy Baker
Wheat yield satisfactory in most of Virginia
Washington June 30 crop and weather conditions for the week ended yesterday report Virginia transplanting tobacco nearly finished and wheat harvest nearly complete with generally satisfactory yields corn growing well cotton late pastures and meadows improved by Associated Press Virginia readings
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Lightning Bolt Triggers 400000 Fire In Columbus
A spectacular Columbus blaze caused about 400000 in damage after a lightning flash near midnight. The Sowers Benbow Lumber Company and Scito Lumber Supply Company were destroyed. Two Columbus firemen were burned while battling the flames.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Sowers
Benbow Lumber Company
Scito Lumber Supply Company
An American and Frenchman To Be In Men's Singles
Howard Kinsey of the United States and Jean Borotra of France won their Wimbledon semifinal matches to set up a final clash in the jubilee lawn tennis tournament. Kinsey beat Jacques Burgnon in a five set thriller while Borotra defeated his fellow Frenchman Henri Cochet, who knocked out Vincent Richards last week. Queen Marie and Suzanne Lenglen attended but Lenglen watched from the sidelines with neuritis.
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iRy
Associated Proes
Wimbledon
Eng
Howard Kinsey
Jean Borotra
France
Kinsey
Jacques Burgnon
Borotra
Heri Cochet
Vincent Richards
Queen Mars
Suzanne Lenglen
Neuritis
Yard Party Offer at Emanuel Church Benefit
Stephensons host yard party in July at Emanuel Church to benefit the Ladies Aid. Details are limited in the OCR fragment but indicate a local fundraising event with community participation and a charity purpose.
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Stephensons
Emanuel Church
Ladies’ Aid
Auction Friday Night at White War Garage
A Friday auction at 1 p.m. on S Main Street features antiques and household items. Items include china, pictures, vases, cot, mattress, cooking utensils, parlor bed, and dining furniture.
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Main St
White War Garage
Royal Sultan Bull Sold to Cather for Championship Line
John C. Cather of Frederick County purchased from H. W. McLaughlin the 1923 International Grand Champion polled short horn bull Royal Choice Sultan. The 2,500 pound red bull, sire of the junior champion at the 1924 show, will be exhibited at the Winchester Fair and possibly other northern Virginia events.
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John C. Cather
Frederick County
H. W. McLaughlin
Lewisburg
W. Va
Mr. Cather
Robert Collins
Frederick
Royal Choice Sultan
Chicago
Winchester Fair
Cather
Virginia
Cook Left Snug Fortune From Wealthy Uncle Heir
Mrs. Gertrude Benfield, a San Francisco restaurant cook, is named sole heir to Pelham Crazatt estate. The fortune includes 500 acres of Illinois farmland and about 250000 dollars in cash and bonds. Crazatt died in Los Angeles while en route east to see her.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Gertrude Benfield
Pelham Crazatt
Tulon, NL
Los Angeles
All American Grid Star Ted Sloane Enlists in Navy
Des Moines reports that Ted Sloane star end of Drake University will enter the United States Naval Academy on July 12. A three year Drake football letterman, he earned all western and all state honors and Missouri Valley elevens in his first two years and is now a junior in Drake Law College.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Paul Sloane
United States Naval Academy
Sloane
Drake
Drake Law College
Three Boys Die In Gas Explosion At Ellsworth Dump
Three miners' sons aged 8 and 9 died after a gas explosion at the Ellsworth slate dump in Washington Pennsylvania. The youths Mike Lakatich Charles Peuskarie and Edward Wilson were burned while crossing the burning area and later died in a hospital.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ellsworth
Mike Lakatich
Charles Peuskarie
Edward Wilson
Thirty eight soldiers die in shrapnel blast in Volhynia
A World War era shell exploded in Volhynia Poland killing thirty eight soldiers and injuring thirty with two officers among the dead. Authorities indicated the shell was likely a leftover and the incident occurred today in the region near KOWEL.
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Ssargy Pairbossy Ani
Kowel
Volhynia
Poland
Rotary Opposes Kiwanis in Thursday Stadium Showdown
Public invited to Thursday at 3 p m at Hand ley Stadium for Rotary versus Kiwanis clash. Event listed with official codes 8-29-1p-21.
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Hand
Rotary
Kiwanis
Handley Stadium
For Sale Air Tanks Ready for Garages
For sale several compressed air tanks suitable for garages. Apply Star office.
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Star Office
Watermelons Arrive from Georgia on Sale Across Town
Car of Georgia watermelons just arrived and are now on sale at the Main St store Kent St. warehouse and Robinson's old Storage. Average 50 pounds per fruit and priced to move.
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Georgia
Main St
Kent St
Robinson's
Polecat Family Valuable For Their Pelts
A mother polecat and five kittens hid under a building on North Market Street are said to be worth about $50 in fur, with the kits described as playful and harmless unless disturbed. An offer has been made to catch the family with bare hands.
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North Market Street
Publisher's Home Damaged In Bomb Blast Near Wheeling
The home of H. C. Ogden publisher of the Wheeling Intelligencer and Wheeling News was damaged by an explosion early today in Wheeling West Virginia A bomb casing and fuse fragment were found under a rear portico No one injured Ogden was en route home from Charleston at the time The damage was about 2000 Ogden a West Virginia Republican leader also owns the Martinsburg Evening Journal
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Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
H. C. Ogden
Wheeling Intelligencer
Wheeling News
Ogden
Charleston
Mr. Ogden
West Virginia
The
Martinsburg Evening Journal
You Can See The North Pole At Empire Tomorrow
For the first time in history you can see Byrd's polar flight pictures at the Empire theater tonight and again tomorrow and Saturday. The screening honors Commander Dick Byrd, Winchester's own, with actual scenes of the voyage and surrounding country.
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North Pole
the Empire
Byrd
Dick Byrd
Winchester
Farvers and Merchants National Bank Dividend Declared
The Board of Directors declares a dividend of 6.10 dollars per share on capital stock from earnings of the past six months. Checks will be mailed to all stockholders. H. D. Fuller vice president and cashier signs the notice. Philadelphia? Winchester? (6-26-1p-tfi)
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
Illiam G. Hardy
Limited Pilot Failed To Control His Locomotive
The Interstate Commerce Commission cites Engineman Gordon of the Cincinnati Limited as unable to control his train near Gary Pennsylvania on June 16. The crash with the Washington Express killed 12 passengers and four employees and injured 82 passengers and four employees. The safety bureau suspects sudden death or incapacitation as the probable cause for Gordon’s lapse. Had Engineman McConnell of the second engine reacted earlier the collision might have been prevented.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gordon
The
Cincinnati Limited
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gary
Commission
Safety Bureau
Washington Express
McConnell
Betty Blythe Stars as She in Colonial Film
Sir Rider Haggard’s immortal romance She comes to Colonial Theatre with Betty Blythe in the title role. The film is billed with regular house prices and shows Thursday and Friday. Matinees daily at 10 15 24 cents. evenings at 7 and 9 with 10 15 25 3he prices.
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Sir Rider Haggard
Betty Blythe
Miss Blythe
Colonial Theatre
Colonial
SPECIAL JULY RATE FOR RENEWAL AT 21.00 PER YEAR
Advertisement notes renewed subscriptions at 21.00 per year by carrier or mail, due before July 23, with a listed price and payment terms. Mentions Ewan's Creamery cream received on July 6 and references The Evening Star.
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the Evening Star
Dlacoiu
Tads. Ewan's Creamery
Rosina Galli rises from carnival prize to Metropolitan premiere
Milan June 30 Rosina Galli earns early fame as a seven year old carnival prize winner and becomes premiere danseuse and ballet mistress at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Her training in Milan and Europe led to the United States and a leading role with the Chicago Opera Company before joining Metropolitan after World War I.
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Milan
Rosina Galli
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Miss Cralli
Va Scala
Miss Galli
Naples
London
Europe
United States
Chicago Opera Company
Gatti Casazza
General Manger
Metropolitan
Ballet
For Rent Pasture Field in Kernstown Virginia
For rent an exceptionally good spring water watered blue grass pasture field near Kernstown Virginia read by S M Childs. Located in 6-28-1n-31. Suitable for grazing and farming use with ample water supply. Contact S M Childs for details and terms.
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S. M.childs
Kernstown
Senate probes Prohibition Lobbying Money and Power
The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment tests before the Senate campaign funds committee revealing a national wet network with about 726000 members and $480000 annual intake. The group backs repeal through campaigns and often funds mass meetings and letter drives including support for William Bare in Pennsylvania. William Stayton testified about origins, funding flow, and a pledge to obey existing laws.
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Washington
Association Against the Prohibition
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
National Wet Organization
Vare
Association
William 8. Vare
Ware
William 4H. Stayton
Wayne B. Wheeler
Reed
Blue Ridge Hunt Club Show Set for Saturday at Carter Hall
The annual Blue Ridge Hunt Club show will be held at Carter Hall grove in Clarke County on Saturday. It opens at 10 a.m. and runs all day with larger entries than ever. Judges include William Dupont of Devon, Pa., Maj or Scott of the U S Army, and General Mitchell of Washington, who have agreed to serve.
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Blue Ridge Hunt Club
Carter Hall Grove
Clarke County
Hunt Club
William Dupont
Devon
Scott
United States Army
Washington
General Mitchell
Friendship Fire Co. to Meet Thursday Evening
Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 scheduled for Thursday evening July 1 at o'clock. Captain Fred W. Forney presiding. Drugs People’s Drug Store listing.
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Friendship Fire Co. No. 1
Fred W. Forney
People’s
Lost Collie Dog Reward Note in Washington DC
Miller Train Control offers Miller Train Control stock to pay for suburban real estate and provides contact details in Washington DC. A separate notice offers a reward for a lost half grown brown and white collie dog without a collar, with return address at 222 Amherst St. SM D T EE.
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Miller Train Control
Franklin Nat's Bank
Amherst St
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