Pluto Discovery and Size Report in 1930 The News
The article notes Pluto discovered by G W Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory on March 18 1930. It states Pluto’s diameter about 10 000 miles mass about half Earth and distance from Sun about 40 times Earth. It mentions orbital speed two to three miles per second. It also summarizes birds flying at night and names Mount Wad dington as Mount Mystery in Canada as the harshest place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pluto
G W. Tombaugh
Lowell Observatory
Earth
Edward Durr dies after four month illness in Winchester
Edward Durr aged 51 dies at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J Robert Cooksey 226 Valley avenue this morning after a four month battle with illness He was born February 22 1884 in Tunnelton West Virginia and was a sales man prior to retirement Survived by widow Maude Scott two daughters Mrs Cooksey and Miss Edwena Durr several brothers and sisters Funeral services will be held at R T Jones and Company funeral home South Loudoun street tomorrow at 4 o'clock The cortege leaves Saturday for burial in Elkins West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Durr
J. Robert Cooksey
Valley Avenue
Mr. Durr
West Virginia
Tunnelton
W. Va
George P. Durr
Germany
Durr
Maude Scott
Cooksey
Edwena Durr
Cumberland, Md
R. T. Jones and Company
South Loudoun Street
Elkins
Rock Ptarmigan Habitat Across Canadian Mainland and Arctic Isles
Willow and rock ptarmigan are native to all parts of the mainland of Canada and to many of the islands along the Arctic coast of the territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Arctic
Territories
Pearl Buck to Wed Publisher Richard Walsh in Divorce
Internationally known author Pearl Buck plans to divorce her husband J Lossing Buck with whom she worked as a missionary in the Orient and to marry her publisher Richard Walsh according to New York dispatches. Buck was born in China but has spent most of her time in the United States since 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Buck
J. Lossing Buck
Orient
Richard Walsh
New York Dispatches
Mrs. Buck
China
United States
Georgia Democrats Endorse Talmadge As National Committeeman
Georgia state Democratic leaders elected Gov. Eugene Talmadge as Democratic National Committeeman, praising him as an exponent of pure Jeffersonian democracy in a resolution. The May 30 vote by the state executive committee underscores his stand against Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Georgia
First Prince of Wales Title Origin and Use
The English king Edward I created the title prince of Wales for his son Edward after annexing Wales in 1282. It has since been customary to grant the title to the king's eldest son and heir to the throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Edward I
England
Wales
Edward
Carnarvon
Senators Clash Over Bonus Veto In Pre Vote Remarks
Washington reporters note Senators who backed Roosevelt’s veto of the Patman soldiers’ bonus bill criticize many representatives who voted to override. The piece discusses re election pressures, veterans’ influence, and administration leverage, with New York dispatches detailing maritime and bridge observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patman
Conference In Session Today And Tomorrow
Grace Lutheran Church delegate Dr A D Henkel attends Winchester Conference of the Lutheran Synod with sessions today and tomorrow. Local pastors lead talks on Church Loyalty Parish Education and Parish Visitation as officials report and discuss during the two day event in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Henkel
Grace Lutheran Church
Winchester
Lutheran Synod of Church
R. Homer Anderson
Virginia Synod
Lynchburg
A. R. Shumate
Toms Brook
Snyder Alleman
Stephens City
J. Rice
Mount Jackson
J. P. Derrick
Woodstock
Dr. Thomas
Luther A. Thomas
City
P. E. Shealy
C. K. Rhodes
Madison
C. E. Seastrunk
Albin
J. H. Fray
Shepherdstown
W. Va
F. B. Lingle
Strasburg
S. White Rhyne
Mr. Rhyne
L. B. Williamson
Wardensville
Martin S. Glaize
Giants Dodgers Draw 64 000 at Polo Grounds
An all time baseball attendance record was set at the Polo Grounds as 64 000 fans packed the venue for the New York Giants versus Brooklyn Dodgers double header. Capacity was reached with every inch of space filled at the National League park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Polo Grounds
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
National League
Kidnappers May Hold Boy As Ransom Near Washington
Report suggests ransom preparations indicate George Weyerhaeuser is being held nearby. A rumor of his safe return spread as the Weyerhaeuser family moved from their home to relatives. Intermediary Titcomb was seen with a man and a woman. the couple fled toward American Lake after being spotted by reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Tndan
John Philip Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser
Ann
Philip
Elizabeth
Gravelly Lake
F. Rodman Titcomb
Titcomb
American Lake
Weyerhausers
No Changes Contemplated in Wages or Hours
John J. Warner, manager of Winchester Knitting Mills with 75 employees, says operations will continue as normal unless forced to change. He notes a generally positive outlook for the near term and believes legitimate manufacturers will pay fair prices for materials, good wages, and fair profits. An executive from another Winchester firm expects to maintain current staff and pay, with future policy tied to conditions. Epona, goddess of horses and stables, worshiped in Gaul and Rome, with inscriptions found across Gaul Germany the Danube and Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Warner
Winchester Knitting Mills
Wanner
Supreme Court
Winchester
Epona
Gaul
Rome
Germany
Danube
For Sale Attractive bungalow and acreage near Stephens City
Attractive well built bungalow on 1 acre corner lot with 7 acre adjoining tract. Garage chicken houses 500 capacity and other outbuildings. Delca light seven rooms built in features fine lawn garden fuel. Ideal for orchard truck garden poultry farm or bees. Easy terms to responsible buyer. No reasonable offer refused. May exchange for acreage. Mrs. Lucile M Rothger. ($20 eod 5t)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Delca
Lucile M. Rothger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Capetol
Thin Man
Roberta
Paul Kelly
Gene Lockhart
Ralph Morgan Leslie Fenton
J. Farrell MacDonald
Cadet Jackie
Tom Colle Viltelsie
Jackie
Golo
Mest
Featuring
Harry Hines
al. G. Fields
Minstrels
Adolph Zukor
Mount
Waddington
Mount Mystery
Canadian Rockies
Wadding
Foerest
Himalayas
Farmers & Merchants National
Federal Reserve System
Mrs. Cooksey
Talmadge
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
East 45Th Street
James
Senate
Fifth Avenue
Joan Crawford
Peggy Hopkins
Joyce
Peggy
Potter's Field
Women's Prison
Greenwich Village
Queensborough
Brooklyn Bridge
South Street
Williamsburg
Queensborough Bridge
Conference of Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Karpis
Ywuney
Allen Parlor Furnace
Hussman Meat
Shenandoah Elec
Appliance Co
Loudoun St
Able’s Palace
John Buckler
Fox News Reel! Cartoon and Comedy
Tom Keene
Frankenstein Monster
Carl Laemmle
Karlors
The
Clive Ole E Hobson
Connor
J. W. Arthur General Insurance
Winchester, Virginia
Rouss
Sheetz
Hansbrough & Carter
John Deere
Corday
Rhodes Drug Company
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
Main Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!