Byrd Completes Thrilling South Pole Flight
Commander Richard E. Byrd radioed his mother that the South Pole flight was full of thrills and successful. He returned to base after 18 hours aloft over uncharted southern regions and received congratulations from President Hoover as the first to explore the bottom of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Bems
Gherst
Western Union Telegraph Company
Washington
Western Union
Byrd
The
Explorer
New York
R. E. Byrd
Winchester
Little America
War
Navy and Commerce Departments
War Department
Army Air Corps
F. Trubee Davison
Hoover
Baltimore
William Byrd
Dickie
West Lafayette Avenue
Commander Byrd
Fis
Francis 0. Byrd
Virginia
Mary Armistead Byrd
Little Dickie
Antarctic
Richard E Byrd
Josephine Ford
Kings Bay
Spitsbergen
North Pole
Arctic
Pole
Telegram to a mother reveals plans
A telegram to a mother conveys estimates of a person’s forthcoming plans. The readable fragment hints at intent and family context, showing a personal communication rather than battlefield or public action.
Byrd Antarctic Flight News Sparks Worldwide Jubilation
Reports from London Washington and New York highlight Commander Richard E. Byrd’s successful south pole flight. Officials, family and President Hoover convey congratulations as Byrd returns to Little America with no mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Richard E. Byrd
Hanks
New York
New York Times
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Byrd
Little America
South Pole
Richmond
Winchester
Harry F. Byrd
America
Herbert Hoover
Richard
E. Byrd
Youth Pole
Taxpayers notice on 1929 taxes with 4% penalty
The notice warns taxpayers that state taxes unpaid by December 5 will incur a 4% penalty on December 6. It includes capitation tax and warns that payment is required to vote in the 1930 elections. signed by WM. T. Barr, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. T. Barr
Winchester Boy Dick Byrd Sets World Flight Record
The hometown cheers as the Winchester boy known for his fire engine rides achieves a historic air feat. The metal bird arrives from the pole with Byrd among four heroes, marking a new chapter in world history and filling the town with pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Byrd
Virginia
Dick Byrd
Dick “Byrd
Coldest November Weather Recorded In Local Section
This morning local thermometers registered near zero to a few degrees below or above zero, marking the coldest weather experienced in the area. Bright sunshine failed to ease the biting conditions as frozen radiators and widespread car starting difficulties were reported.
Army of Brave Workers Fight Tuberculosis With Christmas Seals
A town urges readers to join the fight against tuberculosis by buying Christmas seals. It casts donors as soldiers in an army, stating no gift should be sent without the stamp and framing the campaign as essential to clearing Virginia of the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Virginia
Devises Estate To Wife and Children In Middletown Will
The will of Cornelius N. Kline probated in the Circuit Clerk's office writes that his wife Lucy Catherine Kline receives all personal estate and one third from sale of real estate in fee simple. Sons Henry C. Kline and Martin E. Kline receive two hundred dollars each and the remainder is divided among all children. Executors Henry C. Kline and Martin E. Kline bond set at two thousand five hundred. Will dated November 22, 1926, witnessed by J. E. Legg and Mrs. J. E. Legg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius N. Kline
Middletown
Lucy Catherine Kline
Henry C. Kline
Martin FE. Kline
Martin EB. Kline
J. E. Legg
Public Auction Notice at Court House
Public auction set for Saturday December 7 at 12 a m. Auction includes twenty shares 7 percent preferred stock of National Fruit Product Co twelve shares Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company fifteen shares Citizens National Bank Front Royal Virginia. Duvall and Dunn Auctioneers.
For Sale or Exchange Bonds Notice
City of Winchester water sewer and school bonds due 4 percent interest tax free in Virginia will exchange for Fourth Liberty Loan 4 percent bonds in the Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Scan date 11 27 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Winchester
Liberty
Shenandoah Valley Academy Ends Season With 6-0 Loss
The Shenandoah Valley Academy football team closed its 1929 season with a 6-0 defeat to Randolph-Macon Academy at Handley Field on Thursday. Captain Olmstead led the squad with resilient play as weights favored the visitors. A banquet followed the game with speeches and a Thanksgiving dance. The season record stood at one victory and five losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph-Macon Academy
Handley Field
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Academy
Front Royal
Tucker
R.M. A
Martin
Lee
Williams
Utter
Wiilteme
Turpin
Linson
Olmated
Luck
Pérrine
Viattore
Harry Olmsted
Cincinnati
Ohio
Evangelist Will Preach Here Again at Church of the Brethren
The Rev. Paul R. Miller of Philadelphia, who led a revival at First Brethren Church on the Berryville pike, will preach Monday at 8 o clock at the Church of the Brethren. Babson should have a heart. Any man his age knows nothing angers the U S Senate more than being told to shut up and go home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Miller
Philadelphia
First Brethren
Berryville Pike
Slagerstown
Washington, D. C
Church of the Brethren
Mr. Babson
United States Senate
Second hand fur furniture store opens in town
Dorsey M Funk announces the opening of a second hand fur furniture store at 29 East Water Street. The shop will welcome customers with opening on Saturday November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Water Street
Dorsey M. Funk
Plumbing and heating and repairs ad
For plumbing and heating and repairing call 897 L L Hockman and Son. Modern six room house No 423 W Leicester St. Possession Dec 1. B M Sullivan. a) (11-22-1p-t)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call
L. L. Hockman & Son
Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
For Rent County Home Farm Board Seeks Applicants
County supervisors seek renters to care for inmates at the county home farm. Applications must be filed with the Board of Supervisors by December 14, 1929. Brumback serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Brumback
Handley High School grid season secures best year
Handley High School of Winchester closed its nine game season on Thanksgiving in Martinsburg West Virginia. The team scored 186 points to 69 by opponents across games in four states with four victories and two defeats. Notable contributors include Sirbaugh Lucas Fries Duvall and M Garber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A
Harpers Ferry
S.V. A
St. James
Virginia Episcopal High
Woodberry Forest
Episcopal High
Randolph Macon
Martinsburg
W. Va
Handley High School of
Winchester
Cumberland
Waynesboro
Hagerstown
Randolph- Macon Academy
Front Royal
Berkeley Springs
Leesburg
Charles Town
Tien
R.M. A
Handley
Randolph-Macea Academy
Berkley Springs
Sirbaugh
Lucas
Fries
Clark
Itigi
Bi Shahan Mace
Aes
J. Jackson
D.cather
Parsons
Sargent
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Clerk's Office in 1929
The County Clerk's office records several land transfers dated 1929. J H Berry and Minnie Berry deeded about seventy acres near Stephens City to Lucy M Fink for 4500 dollars. G W Pingley and Jane Pingley deeded land at the Martinsburg Highway Well Town turnpike to Mary J York and P Henry Lee for 14000 dollars. T K E Massie and Annie A Massie sold Lot No 21 south of Winchester for 10 dollars with provisions on use and sale. Lawrence H Ruble and Nannie V Ruble sold land in Gainesboro District to W D Ritter for 1900 dollars. Walter K Adams and spouse plus others conveyed land to Winchester & Western Railway Co in Gainesboro District, about three-fourths mile from Gainesboro. railway right of way 3850 feet, with fence upkeep and animal-claims stipulations, for 850 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Berry
Minnie Berry
Lucy M. Fink
Stephens City
Opequoi
G. W. Pingley
Jane Pingley
Mary J. York
P. Henry Lee
Martinsburg
Welltown
T. KE. Massie
Annie A. Massie
Althea B. Johnson
Winchester
Suyers
Lawrence H. Ruble
Nannie V. Ruble
W. D. Ritter
Gainesboro
Walter Kk. Adams
Neva A. Adams
Dean Adams
Frances Adams
Ridhella DeHaven
James R. DeHaven
Carrin L. Adams
Nannie Q
Adams
Ford Models A and T Cars at Washington Garage
Used Ford cars listed include 29 Tudor, 29 Standard Coupe, 129 Roadster, 28 Tudor, 26 Coupe offered by GEO Washington Garage with a date code 11-26-1p-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO Washington
Dental clinic to open in Winchester schools Monday
Final plans set for a school dental clinic at John Kerr and Hendley schools opening Monday December 2. The program is funded by parents paying one third, with the School Board and Red Cross covering the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board and
Red Cross
John Kerr and Hendley School
Dentists of
Winchester
Hugh Duffey
Miss McFadden
V. Robert B. Nelsom
E Red Cross
B. Tallyton
State Board of Health
R. B. Snapp
Northern Virginia Study Club
C. B. Harpe
George H. Helst
B. M. Knight
Duffey
B. Talley’ Ballou
J. Richard
Motth
Friendship Bazar Starts Wednesday at Fire Company
The Fire Company plans a ten night bazar at their engine house starting next Wednesday with nightly dances, an orchestra, and other features. The firemen's auxiliary will deliver hot suppers from five PM for 75 cents to any part of the city, ordered by a phone at the engine house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frreship Fire Company
Firemen's Auxiliary
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Christmas Club Checks Mailed
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company announces sending Christmas Club checks totaling about forty thousand dollars to members. Checks will be mailed in the evening, earlier than usual to stimulate business, with prior practice set for December 10 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Tru Company
Notice of Funeral Services for Soys T F Trenary and K Richards
A fragmented notice announces funeral services on December 1 at 1 30 for Soys T F Trenary and K Richards. Richards Bros. is listed, with an address at Go lty Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Trenary
Richards Bros
Wareny
Lty Bank Bldg
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Comdr, Byrd
Ryeut
Tabeland
Flyer
Dertaking
Preas Pluto
Ber Fn
Harold June
England
Boston
Brimmer Street
Beacon Hill
Gov
Harry Byrd
Byti
Sion
HOLS
Shenandoat Valley National Bank
W.A
Olmstead
Handley and Kerr
Dr. Pumphrey
Friendship Bazar
Farmers and Wees National Bank Trust Company
Boyce Va
G. A
Hanatey Gynt
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