Romance Aboard A Gunboat In Shanghai
Lieutenant Val Preston pursues romance with Lia Garenne in Shanghai after a turbulent naval career. He recalls a dangerous North China voyage, a self built improvised rudder, and clashes with Cavite yard superiors over his invention. Jan Edding remains a bittersweet memory as Val awaits a moonlit confrontation in the lounge.
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Goodby
Janice Edding
United States
Captain Edding
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Valentine Preston
China
Shanghai
Janice
Val
South Carolina
Lia Garenne
Mediterranean
Asiati
South China Patrol
Victoria
Macao
Preston
Mogan
Panay
Jan Edding
Chefoo
North China Port
Philippine Naval Base
Cavite
Mare Island
Yellow Sea
Cavite Yard
Manila
Jan
Nanking
Hankow
Kent ‘Townley
Miss Lia Garenne
Garenne
Advertising Rates and Policies for Notices
Classified and display ad details from the newspaper outline the rates per word and per inch, minimum charges, and how to submit copy. It lists obituary stanza pricing, payment requirements, ad submission deadlines, and national representatives for advertising.
Associated Press Copyright Notice
The article repeats the Associated Press copyright claim granting exclusivity to AP dispatches and local news published in this paper. It notes that AP holds exclusive rights for re publication of credited and uncredited material and local stories.
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Associated Press
Psalm 23 Verse Quoted in Free From Want Message
A brief excerpt presents Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want as a message of comfort. The line echoes in a devotional fragment highlighting faith and providence.
Lindbergh Trophies Donated to Missouri Historical Society
The Lindberghs gave to the Missouri Historical Society in St. Louis the trophy collection from the New York to Paris flight and subsequent journeys. The exhibit has drawn 5,000,000 visitors, featuring 3,000 gifts from all states and 47 foreign nations, including the congressional medal and 9 gold life memberships. The collection showcases 256 books 100 medals 64 models of Spirit of St. Louis and an oil stained flying suit.
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Alexandria
Lindberghs
Missouri Historical Society
St. Louis
New York
Paris
Lindy
United States
Mexico
South America
Orient
Atlantic
Lindbergh
Europe
America
NAMESAKES GET ACQUAINTED
Nations expand armaments while cities with shared names reach out with gifts from La Rochelle to New Rochelle Cadillac to Cadillac Macon to Macon and Toledo to Toledo. The exchanges foster cultural understanding and tolerance amid rising nationalism and distant links.
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Cumberland
France
la Rochelle
New Rochelle
N. Y
Cadillac
Bordeaux
Mich
Macon
Burgundy
Georgia
Toledo
Spain
Osf
Solomon Started It Exchange
The note claims that the so called prefabricated house is not as new as some modern architects and builders claim, suggesting an older origin or prior concepts behind the idea. It frames the discussion as part of a broader architectural discourse.
Oldest American-flag higher learning in Manila
The University of Santo Tomas in Manila is cited as the oldest institution of learning under American jurisdiction, established in 1611 by Dominican missionaries. The quiz also notes the Civil War era fiat money known as Greenbacks and lists Alderney Guernsey and Jersey as the Channel Islands famed for cows.
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University of Santo Tomas
Manila
Phillippine Island
U. S
France
Alderney
Guernsey
Jersey
Solomon’s Temple Note on Ancient Stonework
A real estate writer compares Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem to modern construction. He cites First Kings about stones prepared beforehand and notes ancient builders shaped timber in Tyre while marveling at Pharaoh and Caesar techniques. Solomon’s silent construction hints at methods beyond modern methods.
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Solomon
Jerusalem
Tyre
Two policemen killed in Chicago attack
One year ago two policemen who knew Dil linger at sight are machine gun ned to death in Chicago. Other items note a Virginia religious education convention June 13 14 15 and a Mrs Grimm death.
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Dillinger
Chicago
Virginia Council of Religious Education
Palace Theatre
C. W. Grimm
Oscar Hiram ‘Cornwell
Omar C. Jackson
Nick Dillas
Greece
White Palace
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Graf Zeppelin
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
United States
Virginia Garden Club
Stratford
Jos. R. Grundy
Pennsylvania
Severe Weather And Notable Deaths From A Past Issue
Ten years ago a dramatic 56 degree drop from 97 to 39 occurred in 24 hours after a severe hail storm. Mrs John Lee Logan died in Washington from apoplexy at age 69. Dayton high school teacher John T Scopes was indicted for teaching evolution and faced trial in July. Mrs Katherine Jackson Guard died of apoplexy at age 58 in Stephens City. Valley forecasts a killing frost tonight.
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John Lee Logan
Washington
John T. Scopes
Dayton
Tenn
Katherine Jackson Guard
Stephens City
Samuel Carson Dies After Lingering Illness At 88
Twenty five years ago Samuel Carson of Riverton, a noted lime manufacturer, dies after a long illness from paralysis. Also noted: George Gilbert, a well known local colored barber, dies of paralysis. A moccasin snake bitten child incident in Madison county noted. The play In the Bishop's Carriage presented at the Auditorium. Herbert S. Larrick set as principal orator on June 6.
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Samuel Carson
Riverton
Madison County
George Gilbert
Herbert S. Larrick
Hinduism Worldwide Followers Count Highlight
A study notes Hinduism has about 250 million adherents, accounting for one eighth of the global population. It calls attention to its global spread across multiple regions and cultures.
Present and Past Rainfall for Winchester Area
Rainfall data show 24 hour ending 8 am none. May to date 2.56 inches and year to date 13.85 inches. 22 year average 34.61 inches per year. Monthly averages range from 1.94 inches in February to 9.39 inches in July with other months between 2.30 and 3.88 inches.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Mt Airy School Closes 76th Year With Ceremonies
Mt Airy School held its 76th commencement at St Pauls Church on Friday May 24. The program featured processional hymns, a sermon on The Making of a Soul by Rev. Snyder Alleman, a review of junior league work, talks to seventh graders, and a graduating class processional followed by benediction and recessional Lead On O King Eternal.
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Gladys Fawcett
J. W. Richard
Mt. Airy School
State Bureau To Be Located At A A A Offices
A Virginia tourist information bureau will be established in Washington at the American Automobile Association headquarters. The bureau will be run by travel experts and start operations in June to promote Virginia’s scenic historical and recreational attractions to visitors in the capital. The project deepens cooperation between the AAA and the Virginia Commission on Conservation and Development, aided by a special historical map.
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Virginia Tourist Information Bureau
Washington
American Automobile Association
Virginia State Commission On Conversation
Old Dominion
Conversation Commission
Virginia
State Commission
Cooperation Boosts Virginia Tourism for Vacation Travel
The report notes continued cooperation between two organizations will likely raise the number of motorists choosing Virginia as the destination for their vacation trips, signaling a significant growth in tourism.
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Virginia
Fire destroys Queen City Bread plant in Cumberland
A fire gutted the Queen City Bread Company's Cumberland plant causing a $50,000 loss. Origin undetermined. flames burned for two hours as firefighters battled low water pressure and a damaged telephone line. The bakery, part of Schmidt Baking Company, will rebuild with new Baltimore and Martinsburg units to serve customers.
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Cumberland
Queen City Bread Company
Schmidt Baking Company
Baltimore
Carl P. Schmidt
Robbers Break Into Middletown Mill
Five 96 pound bags of flour and about 300 pounds of corn meal were stolen from the Middletown Mill near Middletown. Entrants gained access by entering through the mill race and breaking a window, moving goods to a lower service door opposite the manager’s home. The crime was discovered early Sunday morning and investigated by Deputy Sheriff J. W. Newcome and State Officer R. E. Bayliss.
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Middletown Milling Company
Middletown
T. B. Doman
J. W. Newcome
R. E. Bayliss
The Wedding Night at Hables Palace Theatre
Gary Cooper and Anna Sten star in The Wedding Night at Hables Palace today and tomorrow with Ralph Bellamy Helen Vinson and Siegfried Rumann in supporting roles. A Fox news reel accompanies the feature.
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Gary Cooper
Anna Sten
Hables Palace
Hables Palace Theatre
Ralph Bellamy
Helen Vinson
Siegfried Rumann
Fox News
G Men Capes Capitol Caped by Cagney at Warner Bros
Warner Bros presents QG Men at Capitol with James Cagney as the G Man in a sensational secret service drama. Margaret Lindsay co stars with Ann Dvorak leading a chorus while Fain and Rahal provide a special song. William Keighley directs.
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First National
Secret Service
United States
Department of Justice
Capitol
James Cagney
Red Crook
Margaret Lindsay
Bobby Connolly
Ann Dvorak
Fain
Rahal
William
Keighley
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The
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Weekly News
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Devine - Tenney Corp
Detroit
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Des Moines
Atlanta
McKay
Geo. W. Kurtz
Mt. Airy
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Viking
Anderson
Joephine Walters
Battle Creek Food Co
Baker’s Drug Store
Westinghouse Automatic
Northern Virginia Power CO
Winchester Furniture Co
Co. Mill
Martinsburg Business College
E. Burke
Victor
Acme
Auat Hable
Warner Bros Capitol
Jim Cagney
Capitol Theatre
Cameron Winchester
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