Special Medal on Admiral Latimer Awarded
Washington October 12 The Associated Press reports Rear Admiral Latimer Lather former commander of the American naval forces Nicaragua will receive the service medal Secretary approves the recommendation for the award amid confirmation of the ceremony details.
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Ashington
Rearizal Jalan
Lather
Couder
Nicaragua
Bur Fine
Rar
Admiral Eberle and Latimer Naval Service Timeline
Admiral Eberle, chief of naval operations, is noted. Admiral Latimer served in the Central American republic from May 1925 to July 1927.
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E. W. Eberle
Naval Operations
Latimer
Central-American Republic
Jefferson County native Admiral Latimer noted in Shenandoah Valley
Admiral Latimer, a native of Jefferson County, West Virginia, is remembered by many friends in the Shenandoah Valley. He spent years with the Norfolk and Western Railway before entering naval service.
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Admiral Latimer
W. Va
Shenandoah Valley
Norfolk and Western Railway
Nawal
London wine dealer preserves ancient SBavoriin bottles
A London wine dealer possesses five bottles of SBavoriin wine dating back to before 1549, highlighting a remarkable collection of ancient vintages from the era.
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London
Henry Goss Dies In Savannah Native Winchester Hero
Word arrives in Winchester of the death of Henry Goss last Friday at his sister’s home in Savannah Georgia. A native of Winchester he was a cousin of the late Robert Goss formerly with the Winchester Gas Company. He moved west as a youth and lived many years at Champaign Illinois where he married. His wife died there years ago. Goss served as chief of police in Champaign and had a notable public service record. He died while visiting his sister in Savannah. A brother Charles W. Goss longtime Cumberland Maryland police officer died weeks earlier. Goss body taken to Champaign to be buried near his wife. Several nieces and nephews survive.
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Henry Goss
Savannah
Robert Goss
Winchester Gas Company
Goss
Champaign
Ill
Charles W. Goss
Cumberland
Phillies Face Strong Opposition Friday at Handley Stadium
The Philadelphia National League club arrives Friday with stars like Cy Williams at Handley Stadium for a 3 PM game. Winchester sends Hack Wilson and Lefty Willis among others, including Reggie Rawlings, Sam Rice, Mickey Kelliher, Arthur Woodring, and Blue Ridge League players, to challenge the Phillies.
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Winchester
Hack Wilson
Chicago
Wiliams
Lefty Willis
Martinsburg
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Athletics
Washington Senators
Reggie Rawlings
Sam Rice
Washington Club
Mickey” Kelliher
Chambersburg Maroons
Arthur Woodring
Winchester Players to Meet Stars Clash Highlight
Regardless of the main lineup, the chance remains for Winchester athletes to face the stars. It is anticipated that at least two Winchester players will appear in the action, adding local interest to the event.
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Winchester
Shippers Press Grassroots Appeal Over Spray Rules
Yakima shippers and growers, about a thousand, plan to urge the United States Senate investigation committee in Wenatchee against spray residue regulations. They cite acid washing damage to apples and seek to extend 1926 loosened rules to the current crop. Senator Wesley L. Jones has wired support, urging immediate relief or on-site action at producing districts to protect the harvest.
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Wenatchee
United States Senate” Investigation Committee
Northwest
Weenatchee
W. G. Campbell
Federal Department
Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce
Chelan County Grange
Farmers Union
Cashmere Chamber of Commerce
Wenat
Jones
Wesley L. Jones
Campbell
Washington
Linen Duster Hero Drives Off Union Horse Heist
A Civil War tale from 1864 tells how Clairborne Robinson of Mosby’s command, in a linen duster, crossed the Potomac to Maryland, stole a farmer’s fine horse after a barroom race, and outran a captain and eight men back to Leesburg. The incident echoes another linen-duster disguise used by Governor Smith’s unit, noted in a Clarksville reminiscence.
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Clairborne Robinson
Mosby
Maryland
Simpsonville
Howard County
Elliott City
Robinson
Leesburg
Loudoun County
Potomac River
Clarksville
William Clark
Ellicott City
Clark
Cros
Forty-ninth Virginia Infantry
Governor Smith
Warrenton
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