First Division Parade Honors and War Unit Roles
A sweeping parade through a city avenue showcased the First Division units and their supporting services. Major General Edward P. NeGtacht led, with infantry brigades, artillery, engineers, and mobile units marching in precise formation past cheering crowds and government clerks, illustrating tools of modern warfare from machine guns to gas detectors. The piece notes the division’s WWII style deployments, front experience, and the record of casualties and honors, including 30,206 replacements and 356 Distinguished Service Crosses earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Jong, Trom
Sixth Field Artillery
Sia Amplery
Inmay Tor
Chi
Ranata
Edward FP. NeGtacht
Cantigny
America
Eighteenth Infantry
Pela
War Department
Dan Hevio Appeals Court Refusal in Timid Plea
In a restrained plea to the court, Dan Hevio seeks a reconsideration of a prior ruling. He presents a timid argument aiming to overturn the decision and obtain relief from the imposed mandate.
Williams Wife Dies in Virginia. Husband Arrested
Police say Mrs. Williams died after a convulsion following alleged conflicts with her husband. Coroner’s autopsy found a neck bruise and brain blood clot. Williams, a Newport News resident with prior court work, was arrested as a suspect in the fatal case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
C. A. Blanton
West
Grace Street
Andry
A H. Wallanton
Blanton
Whitfield
Fredericksburg
Hudson
Shackelford
Valley Turnpike
Fischer’s. Hill
Willi Ahs
Prohibition
Williamis
Madassas
Hall
Joseph Thurman Williams
Gity
Poli
J. Z. Jones
Newport News
George Bebout
Society Circus For Empire Thursday
A preview promotes Prof. Terps Famous Society Circus of ponies monkeys trick donkey bucking mule and more at Empire tomorrow night with a day parade noon. The single show at 9 oclock includes pictures and vaudeville acts and admission priced 15 cents and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terps
Empire
Keith
Public Sale of Winchester Lots Under US District Court Order
Warren Rice trustee offers six desirably located building lots at the southwest corner of South Market and Wayne streets in Winchester Va. The sale begins 11 a m with one lot improved by a dwelling, all lots offered separately and in bulk. Terms include one third cash day of sale and remaining two equal annual payments at 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and purchaser bonds. sale subject to court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
District Court of the United States
Western District of
Virginia
Clinton B. Chrismore
Bankupt
Court House
South Market
Wanes Streets
S. Market Street
S. W. N. Hank Building
Sunshine in October and a miniature electric motor
The excerpt muses on October sunshine and pleasant scenes with green grass and lighted spots. It references Hawthorne and describes a miniature electric motor weighing about 150 units, 1.5 inches long and 0.25 inches diameter, designed for dentists or surgeons and capable of 5,000 revolutions per minute with red or alternating current.
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Hlawthorne
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Dan
Hevio
Nsenera
Pelarine
Clarine
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
M. Bedout
Polic
Savert
Mr. A. N
Anthea Eekahvitien WiesBysingpoligaet
Tam
Miller’s Drugstore
Dreco
Nnelson
Srasburg
Dunn & Duvall
Winchester Auto Sales Co
W. W. Deithel
Disnager
Society Circus
Warren Rice
C. E. Chrismore
Ryan & Orndoff Style
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