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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1926
Page
8
Large American Eagle Found Dead Near Capon Road
An enormous six foot seven inch wingspan American eagle was found dead near Capon Road by Edward Sensenney. It likely died from electrocution after contacting a high tension line, was taken to Strasburg then given to members of Shenandoah Post No. 77 American Legion and Woodstock taxidermist Asa Sheetz for mounting to display in the post meeting room. The bird, once common, is now rare in the area and its sighting drew attention to the national symbol's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Road
R. L. Campbell
Edward Sensenney
Clary
Strasburg
American Legion
Asa Sheetz
Woodstock
Shenandoah Post No. 77
Mass Legionnaires Set for October Philadelphia Convention
Over 100000 American Legionnaires are expected at the eighth annual national convention in Philadelphia from October 11 to 15. Many will drive to the city by auto as Mayor W Freeland Kendrick proclaims October 10 to 16 as American Legion Week and urges display of the national colors at homes and businesses.
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Philadelphia
Gloria Swanson Takes Up Golf Fan Career Move
New York September 20 Gloria Swanson has taken up golf with her husband the Marquis de la Falaise. After arranging for their first United Artists picture they bought two complete golf outfits and traveled to Fredericksburg Virginia for ten days of lessons. She returned to New York to begin work and would continue playing though she did not reveal her scores.
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United Artists
Marquis de la Falaise
Fredericksburg
New York
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