Memorial Day Tributes From Allies and U S Leaders
Memorial day observations across nations honor World War I dead. Commander Byrd orders wreaths at Dunedin in Antarctica, while Fort Meade tank troops recall 160 fallen. Hoover and Pershing address peace from Arlington and Belleau Wood, Paris memorial services.
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Associated Press
Wellington
New Zealand
Richard B. Byrd
Dunedin
Dunedin War Memorial
Little America
Antarctic
Tank Corps
George G. Meade
Mad
France
Col
J. K. Carson
Hoover
Washington
Congress
Arlington National Cemetery
Pershing
Paris
John J. Pershing
Belleau Woods
Stephens City Farm Union Social Session at High School
The Stephens City Farm Union will hold a social session in the High School auditorium Saturday evening June 1 at 8 o clock. A musical program and short speeches are planned. All members and their families are urged to attend.
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Stephens City Farm Union
Stephens City
Flights Put Off due to Bad Weather Over Atlantic
OLD ORCHARD Me May 30 The Yellow Bird bound for Paris and the Green Flash bound for Rome were delayed today because of unfavorable weather over the Atlantic. The mechanical staff readied both planes for the flight.
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Associated Press
Old Orchard
Paris
Rome
Atlantic
France Favors Ratification View Of Reparations Pact
Paris May 30 The French cabinet took a favorable view of the reparations agreement reached by the powers. It was understood that if experts could agree on national reservations the government would advise Parliament to ratify the settlement.
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Associated Press
Paris
Tov
Grace and Credit
Registration Notice for John Kerr Building Admissions
Families with children who will enter school at the John Kerr Building must register at the building office on June 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or on June 3 4 or 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parents should bring birth certificates. H. S. Duffey, Superintendent.
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John Kerr
H. S. Duffey
Noted flyer lands near Winchester by misnavigation
Clarence Chamberlain, the famed trans Atlantic pilot, briefly visited Winchester this morning then landed at Bowles hill field around 9 30. He explained fog and new territory over the Blue Ridge caused his disorientation while en route from Washington to Indianapolis.
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Winchester
Clarence Chamberlain
Blue Ridge Mountains
Here
Bowles’ Hill
al Norton
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Blue Ridge
Indianapolis
Herbert Schutte
C. Herbert Schutte
Europe
Comdr. R. E. Byrd
America
New York
Mayor Walker
Bowles Field
Bolling Field
Washington
Blue Ridge Mountain
Winchseter
Seven Die in Texas Floods Hit West and South
Seven persons are known to have died as floods sweep west and south Texas. Heavy property damage reported with rainfall up to 12 inches in one locality. Affected areas include Houston San Antonio Victoria and Laredo.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Houston
San Antonio
Victoria
Laredo
Woman Dies In Fight At Sireco Mining Settlement
Beckley West Virginia May 30 Miss Virginia Day 35 was killed in a fight at Sireco when she wielded an axe handle during the melee. Mrs Lucille Underwood 23 was arrested on the charge of homicide in the incident.
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Associated Press
Beckley
W. Va
Virginia Day
Lucille Underwood
Sireco
Here
King George Suffers Serious Attack at Windsor Castle
London May 30 King George has had a serious attack and is confined to bed in Windsor Castle, according to reports received today.
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George
Associated Press
London
Winsdor Castle
Boy Burned To Death In Lacquer Torch Incident
Norfolk Virginia May 30 Associated Press reports a ten year old boy Raymond Lee Woods died after a torch of flaming lacquer thrown from a garage window set him afire. He ran about 100 yards before collapsing fatally burned.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Raymond Lee Woods
Four Burned To Death In Motor Car
In Ypsilanti Michigan two men and two women died when a speeding car crashed through a viaduct line and plunged 75 feet down a hill. Gas ignited causing explosions that prevented escape. All four were unidentified as baggage and clothing were burnt.
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Associated Press
Ypsilanti, Mich
Six Dead In Hackensack River Bridge Disaster
Police put the death toll at six after a compressed air cylinder valve blew, mud rushed into the work site, and men were buried in the Hackensack river bridge collapse near Jersey City last night.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
Hackensack River Bridge
High Praise 13 Given For SMA Cadets Play
The Blackfriars of Staunton Military Academy presented Putting It Over at Handley School Auditorium to strong praise from the Staunton News Leader. Cadet Sergeants LaGorce and McDermott plus Corporals Ditmore Sheridan Caret each received commendation for leading roles. The Centurions orchestra provided music as admission ranged 25 to 75 cents and the curtain rose at 8 o’clock.
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Handley School
Blackfriars of
Staunton Military Academy
Staunton News-Leader
Staunton
News-Leader
Blackfriars
Staunton Military
Acatens
G. C. LaGorce
Tom Browne
Jack Stewart
C. G. McDermott
Lane
B. W. Ditmore
Daintry
Bolton
Browne
I. W. Taylor
Lannon
Terrence
S. E. Golden
Centurions
the Blackfriars
Winchester
Shooting Matches At the Park On Saturday
Rifle and shotgun matches will be held Saturday afternoon at the Winchester Gun Club grounds in Rouss Park. Competition starts at 2 PM with shooters divided into classes to ensure equal chances for trophies shown in store windows next week.
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Winchester Gun Club
Rouss Park
Social Club serves Friday dinner at Market St M E Church
The Social Club of Market Street M E Church will host a meal on Friday evening May 30 from 5:30 to 8:00. Plates cost 56 cents each, with one plate per person.
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Market St. M. E. Church
American Legion takes charge of memorial program
Members of the American Legion virtually led memorial exercises at the National Cemetery decorating graves of over 5 000 U S soldiers with flowers and flags in cooperation with the Ladies National Memorial Association The event signals future Legion stewardship replacing Mulligan Post G A R The crowd gathered at 2 30 for the program with the Winchester Concert Band a Gettysburg address and a memorial address by Rev J R Collis followed by a three volley salute and taps. many out of state visitors attended as a legal holiday closing banks and post offices and local schools released early.
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American Legion
National Cemetery
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
United States
Mulligan Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Joseph F. Bean
Winchester
Norris A. Lineweaver
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Clifford D. Grim
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Lincoln
America
J. R. Collis
United Brethren Church of
Inwood
W. Va
Lineweaver
Shenandoah Valley
Spraying Schedule To Combat Codling Moth In Orchards
Entomologist W S Hough urges immediate May to June spray starting June 3 to curb codling moth and leaf rollers. He warns heavy worm activity in early June and notes arsenical sprays should be avoided on certain late harvest varieties. Use 3 pounds lead arsenate and Bordeaux mixture per 100 gallons.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Hodgson and Brown Eye Clinic Offers Free Examinations
The Optical Parlor advertises free eye examinations by registered optometrists Hodgson and Brown, inviting readers to investigate value and save money.
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Hodgson & Brown
Honors At Scout Court For Efficiency And Achievements
The Handley Library hosted the monthly Boy Scout Court of Honor Tuesday with awards. Marion Sutton earned a second class badge, Lucas a first class award, Rice a life badge, and merit badges were given to multiple scouts including Anderson, Taylor, Fuller, Rice, Baker, Davis, Eckley, Baker, and Flickinger.
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Handley Library
Marion Sutton
N. A. Lineweaver
Scout Lucas
George Bowly
Scout Rice
J. P. Hayley
Charles Anderson
John Taylor
George Fuller
Louis Rice
Lee Baker
James Davis
Melvin Eckley
T. Russell Cather
William Kern
Strbaugh
Walter Flickinger
Joseph Flickinger
Vernon Norton
Harold Lucas
Frank R. Horton
National Council
Shenandoah Area Council
Area Council
Er. B. Cooper
Walter Dent
Roy Cather
William Brown
Merchants Plan 5 PM Closings Starting June 17
Chamber of Commerce announces that most city retailers will close at 5 p.m. each weekday from June 17 to early September, with some merchants not yet committed and others still considering the proposal.
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Chamber of Commerce
Edwin Smith to Speak at Fruit Growers Meeting
Edwin Smith a renowned specialist in foreign marketing of the U S Department of Agriculture will speak at the Handley Library at 8 p m on Wednesday June 5 for Winchester district fruit growers. He has worked with England and European apple markets for eight years and will share timely insights. Smith has resigned from federal service and will join the North Pacific Sales Company Seattle next fall.
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Edwin Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
Handley Library
Smith
England
Winchester
Mr. Smith
Federal Service
North Pacific Sales Company
Seattle
Wash
Republican Mass Meeting at Lupton's Office
City and county Republicans meet Friday May 31 at 8 p m at Lupton's office Rouse Ave to arrange for the State Convention in Richmond endorse city officers for November election and welcome all attendees Secretary H R Potts.
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Lupton
Rouse Ave
Richmond
H. R. Potts
Clark M. Smith Announces Candidacy for Winchester Clerk
Clark M. Smith announces his bid for the position of Clerk of the Winchester Corporation Court subject to the November general election. The notice appears in the local public election filing format and names the office and year.
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Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Clark M. Smith
IS KILLED ALMOST AT OUTSET OF BIE AUTOMOBILE RACE
William Spence of Los Angeles was killed during the 500 mile Indianapolis race after a crash on the southeast turn. The 24 year old driver, married, had only competed in major events briefly and died en route to the hospital. Louis Meyer leads at 150 miles, rising from third place.
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Bie
Louis Meyer
California
Spence
William Arnold
Race closures and crashes mark Memorial Day speed event
West aiainae car overturn traps driver while favorites Hippurn de Paolo Woodbury exit after steering failures. Deacon Litz leads at 100 miles as Meyer takes the 150 mile lead later, Foote second Frame third. Nine pilots begin Parks Airway to Indianapolis for the Gardner trophy Memorial Day speed classic.
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Ralph Hippurn
Peter de Paolo
Cliff Woodbury
Chicago
Hippurn
Peter de Paglo
Jules Moriceau
Paris
Moriceau
Deacon Litz
Lou Moore
Louis Meyer
Babe Stapp
Leon Duray
Tony Gulotta
Litz
Meyer
Lead Speedway
Indianapolis
Ind
Los Angeles
Leon Foote
Fred Frame
Air
Peruvian Airmen Take First Leg Toward Lima Flight
Capt. Carlos M. Pinillos and Lieut. Carlos Zegarra left Bolling Field at 5 50 a m for New Orleans as the initial leg of their flight to Lima.
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Lima
Associated Press
Washington
Carlos M. Pinillos
Carlos Zegarra
Bolling Field
New Orleans
Shortage Found in Jacksonville Bank Cashier Accounts
Arthur Wellborn reports a $19,020 shortage in the First National Bank of Jacksonville tied to assistant cashier Bernard Schmidt, who has been missing for weeks. The bank says the loss was covered by indemnity and Schmidt’s property and poses no current difficulty.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Arthur Wellborn
First National Bank of Jacksonville
Bernard Schemidt
Wellborn
Schmidt
Auction at 1 30 p m June 1 187 Cameron St
Auction listing for a sale Saturday at 130 pm on June 1 at 187 Cameron Street. Items include a china closet dining tables bedroom furniture leather chairs swing stove and more. Also ad for new spring wool suits priced 14.75 and 13.75. Frank Keckbey bidding notice.
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S. Cameron St
Frank Kecklbey
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SMA
W. S. Hough
OUR Optical
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Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
United
W. B. Ferguson
Newport News
William L. Zimmer, Jr
Petersburg
A. B. Schwarzkopf
James F. Ryland
R. Gray Williams
National
Eeerr Oer
Flickinger
Harles Anderson
George Haines
Dennie Hayley
Robert Grim
E. B. Cooper
George Hawse
Frank B. Horton
Court of Honor
Mass Meeting
William Spence
The
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