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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

2

Vintage auto chassis and body listings for trucks and cabs

A historical catalog lists multiple vehicle chassis and cab and body models. Entries include Chevrolet 1 Ton trucks from 1928 1927 and 1926 Dodge and Reo cab and body options and 1% ton models 1929 1924 1923 1925 1 Ton Ford chassis and 2 Ton Reo chassis.

Chrysler Chevrolet Dodge Essex Ford Hupp Hudson Jewett Nash Packard

Oil Stove Explosion Kills Family of Four in Martinsville

In Bassett, Virginia, Mrs. H. H. Spencer 82 and three children aged 2 to 12 died when an oil-stove explosion ignited their home. The blaze destroyed the house as Mr. Spencer and his son Melvin 15 tried to reach them but flames prevented entry.

Associated Press Martinsville H. H. Spencer Spencer Melvin Bassett Golf Club

Two Children Die After Wire Contact at Lincoln School

PUROELLVILLD May 22 Gordon Titus 10 and Gertrude Peyton 12 were electrocuted at noon recess while playing in a field beside Lincoln graded school. A fallen tree bridged a high tension line, slowing the current. Peyton touched the wire and Titus tried to pull her away. Both died within an hour despite medical efforts.

Puroellvilld Gordon Titus Gertude Peyton Lincoln Graded Schol Peyton

Fredericksburg Chooses Site for Major Factory

Fredericksburg city manager L. J. Houston announces that a big factory will locate in the city. Details indicate a significant development for Fredericksburg with expected jobs and economic impact.

Associated Prods Fredericksburg L. J. Houston

Sylvania Industrial to Build Million-Dollar Plant Near Fredericksburg

Sylvania Industrial Corporation of New York plans a one million dollar factory one mile from Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County. Construction starts soon with full operation by January next year and about 250 employees, rising to 500. Dr. R N Wallace and Dr. Frank H. Reichel head the effort. a spur from the RF&P railroad will be built. Air traffic since 1919 rose from 691 to 50,000.

Sylvania Industrial Corporation of New York Fredericksburg Spottsylvania County Houston Coporation Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad R N. Wallace Frank H. Reichel Reichel

Antarctic fear haunts Faunce after failed rescue

In a tale from a 1928 Warner Bros production page, Arthur Faunce recalls abandoning Overton during an Antarctic expedition. Dr Gerry probes Faunce about the terrifying choice and its haunting aftermath, as Faunce worries it may drive him mad and jeopardize his engagement to Diane Herford.

Bynopsie Arther Faunce B&tman Faunce Overton Diane Faance Don Dr. Gerry Fauned Judge Herford Gerry Rosé Ad

Free bridge to link Missouri and Kansas opens in July

A new free bridge will connect Missouri and Kansas and will be opened in July near St. Joseph Missouri. The project aims to ease cross state traffic and foster regional commerce.

Missouri Kansas St. Joseph

Seven Buildings Planned at University of Chicago Campus

The University of Chicago announces plans to er on seven buildings this year as part of campus expansion. Officials say the project will add new facilities and housing to support growth.

University of Chicago

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Hansbrough & Carter J. Howard Cather Dodge Agency N. Cameron Street Winchester Auto Sales South Main Street Auto Parts Hudson and Essex South Londonn Street Winchester Palm Beach Moling & Cather Tudor Yuso George Washington B. Beverley Wright The Cammer Tire Co Cor Braddock and Boscawen Watco Paint M.S. Loy North Loudoun Street I. D. Weeks Aberdeen Raed Va Rano ‘Ie Abe Lyber Gomery Ants Tuasanie Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra N. B Ara Grames Tobacco Co.Manufacturers Mary Imlays Taylor Warner Bros. Pictures Inc Monté Blue Warner Bros Dr. Ge H. W. Ebert
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