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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1939

Page

15

A P Aviation Editor Flies Solo for First Time

A P aviation editor recounts flying a solo lesson with his instructor in the front seat. He describes the takeoff, throttle, and landing with humor and self deprecation, noting the moment as a personal milestone and a lesson in reverse English.

Finaly Devon Francis Hightstown N. J Cincinnati Reds al. Bennett Nell Degroe Columbus Bennet

Goddess Of Freedom Is Given Bath

Washington report describes the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol being washed for the first time in four years before Congress met in a special session. The statue, seen as the long misunderstood Capitol landmark, is explained as resembling various figures and needing upkeep due to weather.

Eddy Gilmore Washington Congress Thomas Crawford Capitol

Kilmer Colt Nedayr Sold to A G Vanderbilt at Aqueduct

Nedayr a 4 year old brown colt by Neddie out of Sundyr sold for 30000 to Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, president of the Maryland Jockey Club. The sale at Aqueduct preceded Nedayr’s six and a half furlong Class C handicap win in Vanderbilt silks.

Nedayr Willis Sharpe Kilmer Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Maryland Jockey Club Court Manor Stud Rockingham Neddie Sandyr Sundyr Sun Misty Law Ayrshire Hampton Aqueduck Track New York Kilmer Colin United States Sunayr Saratoga Aqueduct Sunnyr

Governor to attend Southside Fair in Blackstone

Rich mond Va Sept 21 Col Leroy Hodges state comptroller Col W M Kemper governor's executive assistant and press secretary Robert C Harper will accompany Governor Price to Blackstone Friday for the town's annual Southside Fair.

Richmond Leroy Hodges W. M. Kemper Robert C. Harper Price Blackstone Priday

Governor commutes death sentence in Virginia case

Governor Price commuted Bimps Ricker's death sentence to life imprisonment and granted reprieves to two others on Virginia’s death row. Judge Hutcheson recommended the action under an Appomattox conviction of criminal assault.

Richmond Price State Penitentiary Robert F. Hutcheson Appomattox Circus Court Bimps Ricker Appomattox

False Teeth Solution Lets Denture Wearers Relax

Many denture wearers fear embarrassing plate slips. Sprinkle FASTEETH powder on plates for firmer, more comfortable dentures and fresher breath. Get PASTEETH at any drug store.

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