Local Girls Among Graduates At H T C June 7
About 179 degrees diplomas and certificates will be conferred by Harrisonburg State Teachers College at its June 7 commencement. 134 Bs, 3 As, 42 professional certificates and diplomas, plus two pre-nursing completions, with five Winchester-area candidates listed among degree seekers.
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Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College
H. A Converse
Winchester
Helen Elizabeth Anders
Boyce
Frances Wilkins
Strasburg
Retha Cooper
Ethel Cooper
Helen Pulliam
Friendship Co Presents Spring Festival at Fair Grounds
Friendship Fire Company signs contracts with Sam Lawrence Shows for a week long festival starting Monday May 31 at the Fair Grounds. The event features 15 attractions for 250 people with free acts each afternoon and night to raise funds for a new fire truck. The advance crew has set up headquarters at the engine house.
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Sam Lawrence
Friendship Fire Company
Pierre Not To Tint Wallys Hair
Herman L. Rogers spokesman for the Duke of Windsor and Mrs Warfield denied that Pierre a Paris coiffeur had been asked to tint Mrs Warfield hair dark blue at the Chateau de Cande. Pierre said the date stood but publicity might cancel the appointment.
Du Pont And Raskob Income Cases Closed
The 1929 income tax cases of Pierre Du Pont and John J. Raskob were closed after 17 days of evidence. The cross sales of securities after the Wall Street panic alleged losses of over 7 million dollars, with Raskob claiming 4.38 million and Du Pont 3.12 million. The government argued the sales were fictitious and arranged with a repurchase agreement.
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New York
Bay
Pierre 8. du Pont
John J. Raskob
du Pont
Raskob
Wall Street
Local Boys To Get Degrees At Virginia Tech
Blacksburg May 26 268 candidates for bachelor of science degrees will be conferred at Virginia Tech's sixty fifth commencement on Monday morning June 7. Among the graduates are James Kenneth Robinson John Walden Ressegue Allison LeRoy Hartman and Harry Erving Dieckman of Winchester. Lieut Gov James H Price will deliver the graduation address in the new administration building auditorium. Dr Julian A Burruss president will present the diplomas and announce prizes and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
James Kenneth Robinson John Walden Resseguie
Allison LeRoy Hartman
Harry Erving Dieckman
Winchester
James H. Price
Julian A. Burruss
Acca Temple
George Washington
Handley High School
Shriners
Market Street
Handley School
Piccadilly
Loudoun
Cork
Washington
Handley Boulevard
McVicar
Noble Charles P. McVicar
C R. Anderson
T. R. Cather
Handley
George Washington Hotel
Joe Rowe
Front Royal
Skyline Drive
Harrisonburg
Lewis Pidgeon Improving After Hospital Return
Lewis Pidgeon a longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agent in Wadesville Clarke County and active Hopewell Friends member is reported to be making satisfactory progress toward full recovery after returning home from Memorial Hospital. The update was learned today.
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Lewis Pidgeon
Wadesville
Clarke County
Memorial Hospital
Pidgeon
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Society of Friends
Hopewell Meeting House
Solenberger Improves After Illness At Memorial Hospital
Howard M. Solenberger a prominent Winchester businessman was seriously ill for several days at Memorial Hospital and today friends reported his condition somewhat improved though still serious. The update noted the progress as encouraging.
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Howard M. Solenberger
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Solenberger
Wedding Invitations See Star Job Print Now at Special Prices
Special wedding invitation printing offered at Star Job Print. Limited-time sale highlights affordable quantities and customizable designs. Expected to attract local couples seeking quick, cost-effective invites with period-appropriate typography.
Mickey Cochrane Severs Skull Fractured In Three Places
Mickey Cochrane star catcher and Detroit Tigers manager suffered a skull fracture in three places after a line drive by Irvin Bump Hadley yesterday. Doctors reported a fairly comfortable night, but infection risk near a sinus remains. He will remain in bed for 10 days and no operation is planned unless crisis arises within five days.
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New York
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit Tigers
Cothrane
Irvin Bump Hadley
New York Yankees
Cochrane
Survivor recalls Hindenburg fire trapping in flames
A Hindenburg survivor in a Lakehurst hospital described being trapped in the burning dirigible and using a metal cover to shield himself as he escaped through flames. Another survivor recounted the airship collapsing on him and him burying his face and hands in wet sand to escape.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Commerce Board Probes Fire Rescue Report
A report about a blaze is submitted to the Commerce Department investigation board by Philip Lenz, an elderly electrician aboard the Hinden ER. Rescuers were summoned after the fire incident.
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Commerce Department Investigating Board
Philip Lenz
Hindenre
Soviet Flier Lands After 560 Mile Arctic Dash
Reports say Rudolf Island base pilot completed a 560 mile dash in about seven hours and 24 minutes, landing on the ice at 6 24 a m. Rudolf Island Time around 9 24 p m Tuesday EST. A second ship, piloted by A D Alexieff, landed about 8 a m. The third pilot did not reach the ice floe camp. All three are noted Arctic fliers among the USSR's top airmen.
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Rudolf Island
A. D. Alexieff
Soviet Union
Horton Dinner Draws Shenandoah Scouts Support
The Shenandoah Area Scouts announce a Horton Dinner with tickets at the hotel or from Mr Arthur at a modest cost. Organizers hope for strong Boy Scout official attendance and inviting reservations through Mr Arthur or the hotel. A promising surprise is planned for attendees.
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Shenandoah
Arthur
Keefer Address Outlines Values and Goals
Keefer spoke on Page One with alternates Wendell Goode M B Clowe and Andrew Bell. He stressed objectives of the organized including primary to human and spiritual values living of the Golden Rule and promotion of high social business and professional standards. Bell recognized Mr Keefer announced that a
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Wendell Goode
M. B. Clowe
Andrew Bell
Keefer
Bell
Kiwanis Officials Accept Memorial Scroll Plan for Governors
Andrew Bell led a resolution at the mid winter Kiwanis meeting authorizing a scroll and memorial service for departed governors and secretaries of Kiwanis International. Bell will prepare the scroll for the Capital District and deliver a five minute speech at the Staunton convention in September. Dr C B Harlee attended as the guest of 8 C Brooks and Leonard Gordon hosted by R Ed Buncutter at today’s meeting.
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Kiwanis
Andrew Bell
Kiwanis International
Bell
Capital District
Staunton
C. B. Harlee
C. Brooks
Leonard Gordon
Washington
R. Ed Buncutter
Route segment from Staunton to Charlottesville cited
The record notes travel from des Staunton to Charlottesville as the final city listed on the itinerary, highlighting the concluding stop in the sequence.
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Des Staunton
Charlottesville
Rockefeller Rites Continue with Organ Music and Prayers
The service lasted half an hour as Archer Gibson played selections including Handel and Bach. Rev. Lester P. Bent opened with Psalms and John readings and offered the Presbyterian invocation asking for mercy and grace in time of need.
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Archer Gibson
Rockefeller
Handel
Lester P. Bent
Pocantico Hills Union Church
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Almighly
Jesus Christ
Youths Confess Raise Auto Theft Case Against Armel
Wingfield confessed to Sergeant Cline and signed statements before Sergeant Funk and Officer Kitchen. Funk photographed fingerprints from the rear-view mirror which matched Charles Armel. Armel was arrested at his residence on charges of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle with intent to commit grand larceny.
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Wingfield
Cline
Francis Funk
Charles Kitchen
Sergean Funk
Willams, Strosnider
Kitchen
Armel
Auto taken from Kern Jr. is West Virginia hold-up link
Detectives connect a Packard theft at Schaftnaker station to a West Virginia hold up. The car valued at $900 was taken across state lines, triggering potential federal action. Authorities planned a hearing to decide prosecution scope, while the two suspects remained in local custody with prior juvenile court charges.
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H. R. Kern, Jr
Commonwealth
Westginia
Schaftnaker
Peace pacts seek peaceful dispute settlement across nations
Ratified pacts aim to ensure peaceful settlement of future disputes with permanent bilateral commissions to eliminate causes of conflict. Peru signs with a non mandatory but optional recourse, while a fourth pact links 21 nations to consult in hostility to defend neutrality. Other conventions push a trans-American highway project and cultural exchange through art exhibitions.
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Peru
North
Sou
America
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H.T.C
Harrisonburg Institution
Pierre
DuPont and
Westinghouse
S. Loudoun Street
E. N. Hardy
N. Kent
Robinson’s
Waynesboro Nurseries
Guernsey
M. H. Rosenberger
Hayfield
W. F. Artrip
U. B. Church
W. A. Bailey
Bond Bros
Loudoun Street
S&s
Pairment Avenue
S. Main Street
Loudoun St
Amherst
S. Braddock
N. Braddock Street
Bath
Kent St
Myers
S. Cameron St
Leftwich
Geo. Wash. Hotel
California
Jack Dunn
Palace Hotel
N. B. DeHart
Chamberlin
N. Cameron
N. Loudoun
Gainesboro
Chevrolet
E. W. Tevalt
Stephens City
North Washington
Hoover
Baker & Anderson
N. _Bradock St
Bride
Catherine Mazeo
South Bend
Ind
Robert Yost
Jack Mazeo
Keefer Guest
Carter
Ree Leef
Potek
John W. Rosenberger & Co
S. Braddock Street
Winchester, Va
Paraspotex QU Pond Enamels
DUCO
Bridgewater
Hot Springs
Covington
Inclu
Rockefeller Rites
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mens Straw
Penney’s
Aee Penney
Chambray
Wizard
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