Lindbergh Joins Search For City of San Francisco
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh borrowed a fast plane to join the hunt for the missing City of San Francisco. He flew from Roosevelt Field with his wife aboard and brought two parachutes from Newark. Lt. D. W. Tomlinson reported four of the seven crew and passengers were alive north of Walpi, with rescue teams moving in by air and on horseback.
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Roosevelt Field
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Transcontinental
City of
San Francisco
Lindbergh
Newark
Winslow
Aziz
D. W. Tomlinson
Maddux Air Lines
Tomlinson
Los Angeles
Here
Desert
Walpi
Wasps
Ion
Gallup
N. M
Trans-Continental Air Transport
S: . Francisco
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Arizona
Army
Navy
Checker Wanted Mei to Check and Receive Apples
Job listing from Win. Cold Storage Co seeks a checker named Mei to handle apple receiving duties. No further details on hours or pay provided in the fragment.
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Mei
Win. Cold Storage Co
Rev JR Graham Ordained Here At Father's Request
Winchester presbytery ordained Prof James R Graham in a late 19th century ceremony at the Presbyterian Church a sendoff for his work as an evangelist to China. The service featured regional ministers and elders with strong family ties to the Graham lineage. Graham, son of a missionary father, was asked by his father to be ordained in Winchester, a longtime Graham stronghold. The commission included Rev Dr McFaden Link Stribling Gilkeson and others as they delivered the charge and sermon. The ordination closed with a prayer for divine strength to carry on his mission.
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Graham
China
James R. Graham
Old Presbyterian Church
Kent Street
Winchester
Godspeed
Presbytery
F. T. McFaden
Link
Raleigh
N. C
Stribling
Orange
Gilkeson
Morrow
J. E. Lupton
L. H. Stokes
Dabney C. Harrison
Haldeman Announces Run for Virginia House Seat
J S Haldeman files candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates to contest the Frederick Clarke counties and Winchester district. He faces incumbent Joseph S Denny, the Democratic nominee, with Haldeman noted as a farmer livestock raiser fruit grower and longtime creamery operator in the city.
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J. S. Haldeman
Corporation Court
Circuit Court
Virginia House of Delegates
Haldeman
Joseph S. Denny
Clarke County
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Winchester
Strikers Win a Five Day Week and Increased Wages
New York report on a 7000 needle workers strike ending with gains. An impartial chairman to settle disputes is created to curb sweat shop conditions. Manufacturers meet demands for a five day week and wage increases.
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New York
Heflin and Haines Forfeit Bonds in Prohibition Case
Phoenix City September 6 J Thomas Heflin Jr and B M Haines failed to appear in recorder's court to answer drunkenness and Prohibition law charges. Bonds were forfeited as two arrests occurred here early this week in Heflin's automobile.
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Associated Press
Phoenix City
Ala
J. Thomas Heflin, Jr
B. M. Haines
Recorder’s Court
Heflin
Apples Wanted Free Run Grimes For Delivery
Cash buyers Glaze and Hurst seek free run Grimes apples for immediate delivery. Golden variety preferred. contact by phone to arrange purchase and pricing.
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Golden
Glaize & Hurst
Mayor Declares Stop To Tourist Solicitation In City
City council discusses runners soliciting tourists for boarding houses. Mayor Shryock says he will not grant permits for soliciting and will act to enforce license laws to curb the nuisance. He notes runners include boarding house owners or affiliates and aims to halt disruptive practices affecting visitors.
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Chas. H. Harper
Shryock
Chicago Cabman Kidnapped At Gun Point By Gang
Five men abducted cab driver Peter Prutis in Chicago at his rooming house. He was ordered into a waiting car at gunpoint and driven away possibly to death. Police see no clear gang ties and lack details of his whereabouts.
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Associated Preas
Cmicho
Peter Prutis
Prutis
Man Dies From Wounds Inflicted After a Quarrel
Emmitt Bauer died at St. Agnes Hospital after shooting neighbor Mrs Velma Maempel who also suffered a non serious flesh wound. The shooting followed a prior charge Bauer stabbed Mrs Maempel’s husband in a quarrel last month.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Emmitt Bauer
Velma Maempel
St. Agnes’ Hospital
No Action Taken On Charge Made By Officer Massie
The city police committee reviewed claims by Officer Massie after the arrest of Jack Ross on Gray Avenue. Mrs. Ross testified that Officer Dove aided the arrest as Massie did, and Massie claimed he was stabbed during the struggle. No action was taken by the mayor or committee.
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Massie
Common Council
Shryock
Jack Ross
Gray Avenue
John M. Massie
Ernest C. Dove
Ross
Dove
No Age Limit Put On Enumerators
The census bureau announced that no age limits have been approved for enumerators this year in response to questions from war veterans. Rumors that men over 42 would be ineligible for appointment were denied.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
The
Two Killed In Air Outing Over Memphis Crash
Miss Ruth Greer 18 of Woodward Oklahoma and Chris Douglas 17 of Memphis were killed instantly when aviator Frank Hays crash landed the airplane in Memphis. The two youths were sightseeing over the city while visiting a Douglas family.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Ruth Greer
Woodward
Okla
Chris Douglas
Frank Hays
Hay
Greer
Douglas
Ennis
Citywide sprinkler ban issued by Water Committee
The Water Committee of the Council prohibits sprinkling streets, lawns, and gardens until further notice. Offenders will be fined and citizens urged to report violations to the City Manager or Police Department.
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Water Com. OF Council
Kern Defeats Weems as Duffey Tops Haddox in Golf Knockouts
In the Winchester Golf Club championship, Kern beat Weems 1 up after eighteen holes and advances to face Beaudric Howell or Ed Stone in the semi final. Hugh Duffey defeated G W Haddox 2 up with the match ending on the seventeenth green.
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Winchester Golf Club
Yesert
Kern
Weems
Beaudric Howell
Ed Stone
Howell
Navigation Trials Passed By Entries In Schneider Race
Calshot England September 6 all entries for the Schneider cup air races passed the navigability trial at Solent. The British and Italian crews then prepared for a six hour sea worthiness test. Three British and three Italian pilots qualified in the first part of the test ahead of tomorrow’s races.
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Associated Press
Calshot
Eng
Solent
Troop 6 Boy Scouts Postpones Meeting
The regular meeting of Troop No. 6, Boy Scouts, scheduled at headquarters this evening has been called off. It is expected the meeting will be held Friday night of next week.
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Boy Scouts
Detroit Radio Beauty Eight Tries For Honor At Show
Dolly Hobson eight years old is entered as the youngest contestant in the radio artist beauty contest tied to the Radio World's Fair in New York. The WMBC performer began two years ago after being discovered and has since appeared on regular programs and attended events with the governor American Legion Knights Templar Loyal Order of Moose. She was born in Johannesburg South Africa and moved to America at age one.
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Detroit
Midh
Dolly Hobson
WMBC
New York
Dolly
Gan
Governor” of
Michigan
American Legion
Knights ‘Templar
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Johannesburg
South Africa
America
Deaths Summons Sproul on Staunton Fair Grounds
Hugh Bell Sproul 56 longtime Valley district official and Virginia food administrator in WWI died suddenly at Staunton fair grounds after 3 pm. He served as Staunton Bank organizer and Freeman of many boards including Washington and Lee. Funeral planned at First Presbyterian Church. He survived by wife Agnes and seven children.
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Hugh Bell Sproul
State Highway Commission
Valley District
Virginia
Staunton
Mr. Sproul
Middlebrook
Augusta County
Archibald A
Eugenia Bumgartner Sproul
Agnes Erskine Miller Sproul
Harriet
Eugenia
Agnes Sproul
H. B., Jr. Mason
Erskine Sproul
W. W. Sproul
Dear Middlebrook
Fannie W. Sproul
Valley Pike
First Presbyterian Church
Sproul
Fair Grounds
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Leaysee
College Bearens
West
New York City
John W. Davis
Washington and Lee
New Shaft Sunk To Rescue Man In Well
Ottumwa Iowa report says 150 workmen began sinking a new shaft 30 feet from Wilkins Priest 55 held prisoner over 24 hours. Rescue plans tunnel entry into the cav ed-in well. Priest spoke briefly at 5 am and glimpsed an electric light lowered into the shaft.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Iowa
Wilkins Priest
Priest
Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting Advised
Fire company announces a meeting Friday night at 8 oclock. Full attendance requested by the captain James N Moling.
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Jas. N. Moling
For Sale Stock in National Fruit Products Co
For sale all or part of 25 shares of National Fruit Products Co 7% preferred stock. Dividends paid quarterly and 15 years of uninterrupted dividends. Non taxable in Virginia. Holders enjoy special privileges with delivery price references to the company. Shenandoah Valley National Bank 9-4-1p-31.
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National Fruit’ Products Co
Virginia
Shenandoah’ Val
Nat'l Bank
Attachment on Arthur G. Jones Shows Large Claims
A Corporation Court attachment against Arthur G. Jones seeks 128346.32 owed to Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Co. The action also aims to freeze shares in Homeland Corporation and cash held as surety, plus an automobile, until court determines levy eligibility. A $3000 bond was posted, with September 1 set for retainer.
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Corporation Court of Winchester
B. P. Harrison
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Company
Arthur G. Jones
Woolen Mills Company
Mr. Jones
Mr. Harrison
Homeland Corporion
Jones
Corporation Court
Revival Services At Greenwood M. E. Church Begin Sunday
Greenwood Methodist Church announces a revival starting Sunday evening September 15. Services will run nightly at 7 45 except Saturdays until September 22. Pastor Rev Norris A Lineweaver will conduct the meetings focused on community uplift and spiritual nourishment for all.
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Greenwood Methodist Church
Norris A Lineweaver
Edison Seeks First Time Up After Pneumonia
Edison, Ill reports that Thomas A. Edison will be allowed to sit up for a half hour today after a period of illness from pneumonia. His son Charles Edison announced that the inventor had a good night, a normal pulse, and is improving steadily.
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Associated Press
West Orange
N._J
Thomas A. Edison
Charles Edison
Edison
Baltimore Plane Being Altered For Continuing Flight
Wichita Sept 6 The fuel tank arrangements of the monoplane City of Baltimore were being altered today after a forced down on a trans continental refuelling flight. Pilot owner George R Hutchinson engaged an aircraft engineer to remove the rear gas tank to allow an easier takeoff tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Wichita
aKn
Baltimore
George R. Hutchinson
Amnesia Victim Points to Baltimore as Home
William Readliff Sr an amnesia victim pointed to Baltimore on a map in the sheriff office while officers sought his home city He could not recall relatives names or why he was in California He registered at a hotel three days ago and said his mind suddenly went blank.
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Associated Press
Yreka
Cal
William Readliff Sr
Baltimore
California
WANTED Men for constriction work at mill
Help wanted for construction tasks at the paper mill. J W Newcome listed as the contact point for applicants. No dates or locations provided beyond the mill context.
Painters Wanted G W Forney Ad
Job notice seeking painters for G W Forney at 48 Main Street. Contact specifics unclear in OCR segment but indicates employment recruitment.
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G. W. Forney
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