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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1927

Page

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French Nungesser and Colt Aboard White Bird Fly Atlantic

Reports from New York and Sydney indicate Captains Charles Nungesser and Francois Coli in the White Bird near Newfoundland after departing Paris on an Atlantic crossing. Flights planners say the attempt could reach New York by tonight if weather holds and fuel suffices.

New York New York Evening Post Richard E. Byrd America Paris Nungesser Colt The Evening Post Bert Acosta Clarence Chamberlain Floyd Bennett Burd Cape Race Charles Nungesser Francis Coli New York Times Sydney Nova Scotia Times Marconi Glace Bay Newfoundland New Foundland Atlantic St. Pierre Miquelon Poris Ssivas Agency Home Office Pinedo St. John’s Ocean France London Havre Cherbourg Ireland North Atlantic Francois Coli Channel Ap

Flood Threat to Louisiana Sugar Bowl Area Raises Alarm

Federal and state engineers fear the Bayou Des Glaises levee will fail as Mississippi floodwaters push into the northeast Louisiana delta. Four million acres and about 250000 people may be affected across seven parishes. Hoover and Davis arrived to review the levees and aid preparations.

New Orleans Sugar Bowl Louisiana Bayou Des Glasses Herbert Hoover Commerce Davis War Department Baton Rouge Hoover Bayou Des Glaises Great Lake Oes Louisiana “Sugar Bowl

Paralyzed City Worker Chas. H. Trenary in Critical Illness

Charles H. Trenary, an elderly former city street department employee, was paralyzed today and is critically ill. Doctors fear recovery is unlikely due to age and the severity of the stroke.

Chas. H. Trenary Charles H. Trenary City Street Department

Firemen's Association Regular Meeting Notice

Firemen's Association announces monthly meeting on Tuesday May 10 at 8 PM. The session will be held at Hose Co. in the South End. W L Fisher secretary.

Firemen’s Association

Highway Closure Expresses Limited Traffic Window

The Lee Jackson highway route 36 near the Shenandoah will close to all traffic tonight for construction. Officials say six tenths of a mile of road is under work and it should reopen by June 1 if kept off by order of law. Founding stones were laid today.

Lee-Jackson Highway Shenandoah River Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Co. M. Collins George Washington Hotel W. W. Glass the Star State Highway Commission W. H. Clark Clark Construction Company R. M. Pierce

Deserted Offspring Man To Be Brought Back For Trial

Sheriff Pannett received authority to travel to Cumberland Maryland to return Harvey Clark accused of failing to support his children. He will be brought back to this county for trial in the Domestic Relations Court before Judge W R Talbot.

Pannett Byrd Cumberland Harvey Clark Stephens City Maryland W. R. Talbot

LACE CURTAINS AND RUGS LAUNDERING SERVICE

LACE CURTAINS AND RUGS can be laundried at the Winchester Seam Laundry. Phone 28, (4-16-1p-tf).

Winchester

Missing Defendants Halt Free-for-All Fight Trial

Police court halted proceedings in the case of Perry Smith John Lillis James Lillis Boots Kendall Guy Lofton and Arthur Lofton after witnesses testified about a midn ight clash at the Lofton home on Deahl avenue Two defendants Perry Smith and James Lillis were missing and could not be brought to trial, leaving the case unresolved and the trial postponed.

Perry Smith John Lillis James Lillis Boots Kendall Guy Lofton Arthur Lofton Lofton Deahl Avenue Loftons Lillis Baltimore Arthur Smith-Lillis Smith

Advertising In The Star Pays Says a Banker

A letter from William G. Hardy cashier of Shenandoah Valley National Bank states that after advertising for 100000 Liberty loan bonds in The Star, more than 60000 in bonds were arranged for purchase by telephone by the same evening. The banker concludes it pays to advertise in The Star.

the Star William G. Hardy Shenandoah Valley National Bank United States Liberty Loan Star

Prompt phone service call notice changes numbers

Public notice from People's Drug Co Inc informs customers not to call 428 but to use 8 for prompt service and directs calls to 2 or 3 when needed. The terse ad communicates revised contact lines in a simple order for efficient inquiries.

People's Drug Co,inc

Harcley and R.M.A. Baseball Game Tuesday

A baseball game between Harcley and R M A is set for Tuesday at Hagdiey Stadium with admission priced at 25 cents. The event details indicate a local match at the city venue, inviting community attendance and support.

Harcley R.M.A Hagdiey Stadium

Millard Defends Gray in Snyder MurderTrial

William Millard for Henry Judd Gray argued the case, saying Gray never struck Albert Snyder and that the blows came from a woman, Ruth Snyder. He depicted Gray’s life and blamed a dangerous woman for the crime, asking the jury for a manslaughter verdict.

Gray Snyder Associatedress Queens County Court House N. Y William Millard Henry Judd Gray Justice Scudder Scudder Ruth Snyder Millard Judd Gray Albert Snyder Pope

Russell Cather candidate for Commonwealth Attorney

The Star lists T Russell Cather as a candidate to succeed himself as Commonwealth Attorney for Frederick County with no opposition so far. His name was omitted from an August Democratic primary list, and the paper regrets the error.

T. Russell Cather Frederick County Star Cather The

Final Services For Mrs. Douglas Green Tomorrow Afternoon

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Katherine M. Green set for tomorrow at 3 PM from Centenary Reformed Church. Rev. F. R. Castleman will officiate with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She died at 108 Southwark Street from heart strain after a sudden collapse while with nieces. Survived by husband J Douglas Green and son J Robert Green plus a large extended family.

Katherine M. Green Centenary Reformed Church F. R. Castleman Mercersburg Mount Hébron Cemetery Lawson Harmon Winchester Swartz Inwood WrVa Bince Spfaney Mrs. Green Frederick County

Veterans urged to reinstate or convert wartime insurance before July 2

Officials warn billions in World War I era government insurance may lapse or be wasted if veterans do not reinstate or convert by midnight July 2. May 1 figures show total policies originally valued at 40.544 billion dollars with 36 billion lapsed and 2.354 billion converted.

Veterans’ Bureau Bureau Congress

All Friendshippers Expected To Attend Big Banquet

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Friendship Fire Company hosts the annual banquet Thursday night for all members old and new, active and inactive. An orchestra will provide a music program, and speeches will follow with toastmaster T. Russell Cather and several dignitaries including Virginia Attorney General John R. Saunders, former Mayor Wm. W. Glass, and bank president H. D. Fuller.

The Friendship Fire Company T. Russell Cather John R. Saunders Virginia Wm. W

Legion Court Martial Draws Big Crowd Tonight

American Legion Post members expect a record turnout for a court martial at the legion building at 8 o'clock tonight. The accused vows a strong defense while rumors swirl about potential expulsions and bets on the verdict. Justice Carson Verton is reportedly in New York and General Waller in Richmond. Major John Flood is mentioned in connection with the proceeding.

American Legion Legion Carson, Verton New York General Waller Richmond John “Hh Flood

List of Injured Exceeds 100 and Property Damage Totals

A disaster report cites more than 100 injured and property damage totaling at least $2,000,000. Details include affected locations and preliminary estimates, with officials assessing the broader impact on residents and infrastructure.

Tornado Toll Rises Across Midwest Texas Witnesses Deaths and Damage

A weekend tornado outbreak hit Texas Missouri Kansas and Arkansas killing at least 50 people and injuring many more. Hutchinson Kansas suffered over 1 million dollars in industrial and residential damage. Nevada Garland and Dallas areas reported multiple deaths and extensive injuries as storms lashed across the region.

Middle West Texas Garland Nevada Dallas Missouri Kansas Las Dulin Irma Coone Red Cross Greenville Central Auxcasse New Bloomfield Ton Eldon Mexico St. Louis In Don Jae New Bloomfield-Carrington Calloway Audrilles Industral Hutchinson Barbour Kingman Collin County Plano ST Louis Jefferson City John Rankin Rankin

SQUIRREL LODGE OPENS IN ROSEMONT ESTATE AREA

Squirrel Lodge opens Sunday May 8, at Berryville Winchester pike Rosemont estate. Miss Lecky formerly connected with Colos Club of New York and with Jordan Park Bar Harbor Maine.

Lecky Hoe Tess Colos ¥ Club New York Jordan Park Bar Harbor Squirrel Lodge Berryville-Winchester Pike Rosemont” Estate

Tate judge advocate general may attend and act

The judge advocate general’s department indicates possible attendance and participation, suggesting readiness to act if required and to support proceedings or events as needed.

Tate

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