Twenty Planes Lead London to Melbourne Air Derby Start
Twenty aircraft, led by the Mollison team, roared from Mildenhall October 20 on the England to Australia Air Derby toward Baghdad for the first stop. Americans Col Roscoe Turner and Clyde Pangborn were first away. The race offers a $30,000 prize with 16 day limits and multiple routes covering 11,323 to 12,277 miles.
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Baghdad
Col
Roscoe Turner
Clyde Pangborn
Harwich
Thames
London
Marseille
France
England
Hastings
Dungeness
Mildenhall
Allahabad
Singapore
Darwin
Charleville
Eldominee
Melbourne
Rome
Athens
Aleppo
Bushire Jask
Karachi
Jodhpur
Calcutta
Rangoon
Airdo Mildenhall
Eng
Winchester Chanters praised for initiative and success
The writer commends the Winchester Chanters for their achievements and calls out anonymous letters accusing members of writing a controversial article. He states the Chanters had no involvement with the questioned piece and urges signing one's name to any communications.
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Winchester
the Star
Little Theatre Debuts Shine In Folk Drama
The Little Theatre presents its first folk drama with four debuting actors. Philip Glaize performs a silent, effective sheriff while Benton McCall conveys soldierly resolve. W. W. Glass voices a strong parson. William Harris, Paul Rhodes, and Harry R. Kern Jr. deliver notable, humanizing roles amid themes of law, duty, and courage. Continued on page five.
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Little Theatre
Philip Glaize
Oan
Winchester
Benton McCall
W. W. Glass
Law
William Harris
Harry R. Kern, Jr
Joseph Jones Injured in Valley Pike Crash
Joseph Jones 21 suffered a fractured right leg and facial lacerations when his car left the highway and hit a parked truck at Cook's Garage on the Valley pike. He is hospitalized at Memorial Hospital with an expected two to three months to recovery. He is step-son of Mrs. Bessie Keller Jones and works at Keller's Hardware and Brooks' Pharmacy. He is active in local clubs and social circles.
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Joseph Jones
Cook
Valley Pike
Young Jones
Memorial Hospital
Jones
Bessie Keller Jones
Keller's Hardware
North Loudoun Street
Brooks’ Pharmacy
East Piccadilly Street
Men's Athletic Club
Pulpit Politics Are Decried By Bishop Mouzon
Bishop Edwin D. Mouzon told the Virginia Methodist Conference that his remarks about the Roosevelt administration were not a general attack on the New Deal. He said he spoke as a religious leader and criticized liquor policy, charging the administration betrayed church laity by not banning the liquor business.
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Lynchburg
Edwin D. Mouzon
Virginia Methodist Conference
Roosevelt
Andrew Mellon's Brother Dies at 88 in Pittsburgh
James Ross Mellon elder brother of Andrew W. Mellon former Secretary of the Treasury died at his home in Pittsburgh after a several months illness He was 88 a noted banker philanthropist and industrialist with a long career in public affairs
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Pittsburgh
James Ross Mellon
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Speakers Named For Winchester Institute Monday
Local officials and educators will address prospective Winchester Institute students at the formal opening on Monday October 22 at 10 30 in the county courthouse second floor. Speakers include Rev Robert B Nelson J Sloan Kuydendall Leslie D Kline W O McDonald Dr C R Anderson and D J Howard with more possible additions. The faculty listed includes W W Glass Walter T Anderson Miss Mary Catherine Aulick and W C McDaniel.
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Winchester Institute
County Court House
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
J. Sloan Kuydendall
Leslie D. Kline
W. O. McDonald
C. R
W. C. Mc Daniel
Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Emma Holliday
Mrs Emma Triplett Holliday 68 widow of Reginald Holliday died at 3 yesterday at her son Ervans home near Lehew W Va She was a Triplett of Hampshire and Frederick counties and had lived near Lehew most of her life Survived by four sons Ervan Lemuel Alvan Holliday and Stanley Holliday a sister Mrs Levi Anderson and two brothers T B Triplett E E Triplett The 4 PM service was at Shiloh Church in Winchester with Rev Cartney H Anderson officiating and burial in the local graveyard.
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Emma Triplett Holliday
Reginald Holliday
Triplett
Hampshire
Frederick Counties
Ervan Holliday
Lehen
W. Va
Lehew
E. E. Triplett
Winchester
Shiloh Church
Cartney HH. Anderson
Young People To Present Program At Braddock Street Church
The young people of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will present a program of music speaking and features in the Golden Rule Bible Classroom at 6 45 tomorrow evening directed by Kenneth Strobridge This first meeting of the conference year seeks a large turnout.
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Young ‘People’s Department
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Golden Rule Bible
Kenneth Strobridge
PURE Black Pepper at PURE FOOD STORE
Short listing notes PURE Black Pepper sold at PURE FOOD STORE with price or packaging detail not provided.
Buick De Luxe Four Door Sedan for Quick Sale
Bargain price offered for a 1932 De Luxe Four Door Sedan model 32-67. Described as scarcely tellable from a new car, previously used by a careful owner. Bar gain by Bickers Motor Co. dated 10-19-1p-21.
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Awivar
Bickers Motor CO
Roosevelt calls for broad education in US at William and Mary
President Roosevelt received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Virginia. He praised broad vision and non specialized understanding for government noting Rockefeller funded restoration of colonial buildings. He did not discuss national topics but spoke to World War veterans elsewhere of underprivileged recovery. The inauguration included Governor Peery of Virginia and highlighted Duke of Gloucester Street restoration.
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Williamsburg
Roosevelt
College of William and Mary
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Roanoke
Capitol
Duke of Gloucester Street
Bryan
Hoover And Wallace Books In Library
Handley Library notes two newly published books by former President Herbert Hoover and Secretary Henry A. Wallace. Both works address pressing national issues with sincere effort, yet present divergent conclusions. Hoover’s The Challenge to Liberty spans 50 000 words after a year of work while Wallace’s New Frontiers runs to 83 000 words dictated in three months.
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Handley Library
Herbert Hoover
Henry A. Wallace
Death of Franklin E Wissler Jr Shocks Mount Jackson Area
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Mount Jackson Va for Franklin E Wissler Jr 68 a prominent Shenandoah Valley citizen who died Wednesday night of a heart attack Interment followed at Mount Jackson cemetery Survivors include his widow formerly Miss Carrie Hickman and one son Franklin E Wissler Jr of Strathmore Close relatives and local figures attended the service and noted the Wissler family ties to Turkey Knob apple orchards and the Meem estate long associated with Mount Jackson
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Mount Jackson
Franklin E. Wissler, Jr
Shenadoah County
Wissler
Franklin Wissler
Canada
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Shenandoah Bod Thes
Winchester Strawboard Company
Robert W. Stone
Mengy
Charles L. Crum
American Strawboard Company
Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation
Turkey Knob
Franklin E. Wissler
Strathmore
Meem
Shenandoah River
Carrie Hickman
Mountains And Valleys Riot of Color Advise
The State Highway Department reports Virginia valleys and mountains are in peak color this weekend and next week. Skyline Drive remains the popular route, about 35 miles long, open from both ends and surface treated though some rough spots may exist.
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Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Department
Virginia
Mrs. Wallace O. Lutz Undergoes Operation in Memorial Hospital
Mrs Wallace O Lutz Sr of Strasburg underwent an operation yesterday at Memorial Hospital. She rallied satisfactorily and had a fairly comfortable night. Today her condition was described as somewhat improved. Mrs Lutz is mother to Mrs Oscar Brown and George and Wallace Lutz and Mrs Cecil Peer of this city.
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Wallace O. Lutz
Strasburg
Memorial Hospital
Hauptmann Sent To New Jersey Jail For Lindbergh Case
Bruno Richard Hauptmann is jailed in Hunterdon County New Jersey in a solitary cell as he faces trial for the Lindbergh baby murder within a month. An appeal to halt extradition failed in New York courts after Governor Lehman signed papers. He was escorted by state police and officials said arraignment would occur soon.
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Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New Jersey
Lindbergh
Hunterdon County
Hauptmann
New York
New York Supreme Court
David T. Wilentz
Supreme Court
Joseph M. Furcht
Ninth Selima Stakes yells in Laurel under sunny skies
Laurel Maryland hosts the ninth Selima Stakes with twenty two thousand dollars added as Felmington New Jersey reports Bruno Hauptmann in Hunterdon county jail awaiting murder trial for the Lindbergh child. Indictments in Louisville target conspiracy to kidnap Mrs. Alice Berry Stoll. Abe L. Shushan faces income tax charges in New Orleans. Washington officials favor two banking and currency policy unification proposals. Baltimore banker warns against federal bank control. London delegates refine naval talks. 11 323 mile England to Australia race begins at Mildenhall. Schwab trophy stays in America. Kingsford Smith sails from Brisbane to Suva Fiji.
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Laurel
Felmington
N. J
Bruno R. Hauptmann
New York
Hunterdon County
Louisville
Alice Berry Stoll
Thomas H. Robinson
Thomas H
London
Mildenhall
Eng
America
Brisbane
Australia
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
Suva
Fiji Islands
Free Dancing With Orchestra Tonight at Oak Haven
A dance night features a free program with live orchestra at Oak Haven tonight. Details indicate a social event open to attendees seeking entertainment and music.
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Oak Haven
Boy Scout Message by Charles E Hughes Cited
The quotation from Charles E Hughes urges each boy to become a Scout as a forward step for youth. It frames Scouting as a valuable path for character and development in boys.
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Charles E, Hughes
Poincare Given State Funeral in Paris
In Paris radar of world leaders pays final respects to wartime president Raymond Poincare with a grand public funeral. Albert Lebrun, Cardinal Binet, and Premier Doumergue lead a procession from the Pantheon to Notre Dame amid military honors and massed troops guarding the scene.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
France
Pantheon
Notre Dame Cathedral
Albert Lebrun
Alexander
Yugoslavia
Cathedral
Cardinal Binet
Besancon
Doumergue
Pantheon Peristyle
Poincare
Four School Properties Sold At Frederick County Auction
Eleven old schoolhouse properties were auctioned by the Frederick County School Board at 10 o clock. Only four parcels sold as seven bids were considered too low while private offers are expected to yield better figures. Properties sold include Relief schoolhouse with 0.5 acre on Middle Road to Walker McC Bond for 475 dollars Ebenezer schoolhouse with 1 acre south of Whitacre to Ebenezer Disciples Church trustees for 50 dollars Yeakley schoolhouse with 0. six acre on Indian Hollow road northeast of Albin to Claude Carper for 60 dollars and Good Samaritan schoolhouse with 0.5 acre at end of Buffalo Lick road to W F Artrip for 60 dollars.
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Frederick County
Relief
Middle Road
Winchester
Walker McC
Ebenezer
Whitacre
Ebenezer Disciples Church
Yeakley
Indian Hollow Road
Albin
Claude Carper
Buffalo Lick Road
W. F. Artrip
Jersey Gas Prices Fall To Eight Cents With Tax
Thirteen cent gasoline shown in Philadelphia today while Sinclair Oil posts eight cent gas including tax. Other majors keep price at 14.42 cents. Camden, New Jersey, extends the price war with eight cents a gallon including all taxes.
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Philadelphia
Sinclair Oil Company
Camden
N. J
Nashville Trio Charged in Kidnapping of Mrs Stoll
Three members of a Nashville family face possible death penalties after a federal indictment for conspiracy in the kidnapping of Mrs Alice Speed Stoll. The case centers on alleged beating and harm during the abduction with a $50 000 ransom demand. Lindbergh law penalties apply.
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Nashville
Alice Stoll
Robinson
Charles I. Dawson
United States
Thomas J. Sparks
Young Robinson
Dawson
Louisville
Thomas K. Robinson, Jr
Alice Speed Stoll
Young Society
Chace Fron
Francisco
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Frank E. Wissler
Shenandoah
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