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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1930
Page
2
Washington May 5 authorization sought to purchase control of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad. The move targets a strategic consolidation and affects regional rail operations and ownership dynamics. The Associated Press reports the filing outlines the proposed acquisition and regulatory considerations.
William H Williams, chairman of the Wabash, withdrew his application after the commission suggested it. He said he was authorized by his board to continue the consolidation plan under which Wabash would head a fifth eastern trunkline system.
The Boston American Legion good will plane carrying invitations to the National Convention at Boston nearly crashed on landing in Annapolis Maryland. Wings sank in soft turf, wheel torn off, but the craft stayed upright after landing at an old race track. Pilot Russell L. Boardman and Col A J led a reception and invitations from Governor Frank G Allen of Massachusetts were delivered before the party planned to return this afternoon.
Five men drowned and two remain missing after a raging river flooded the region following heavy rain. Rescuers recovered four bodies as the river rose further, while authorities warning of dangerous currents and continuing searches for the missing.
The funeral for J Gardner of Stephens City Va was conducted with Rev Snyder officiating. Pallbearers included nephews John Philip and Roy Bowman and B G Headley G W Headley and Weldon Ewing. He left a large legacy of church buildings and long-serving employees. He is survived by children W E Gardner J and J C Gardner and Mrs Roy Rickard and siblings Mrs L L Bowman Mrs R Rouzee Mrs W E Cornwell Mrs J W Headley and J W Gardner. His wife preceded him 17 years ago.
A tribute recalls a very successful builder and generous neighbor whose doors were always open. He supported ministers and friends, took interest in community progress, and stayed active in local efforts. The speaker laments his passing, praising his life of good deeds and faith.
A man travels from the west to New York using no power beyond his own glide. The usual destination is Washington, suggesting an unusual route or mode of travel observed in the report.
A fragmented report suggests a debate over a so called superior intelligence in South Dakota. The piece references Rye and a control mechanism affecting children, with unclear source details.
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