Town Topics and Local Council Actions
The Second Baptist Church plans a Sunday roll call led by Rev. A. G. Carter to gather the congregation of over four hundred for the eight year first roll call. The city welfare committee seeks a nurse staff successor after Mrs. Ethel Ammonette’s three year term, with Martha Copenharer from Marion proposed for the post and appointed by the health officer. Traffic Lt Ira Harris notes motorists’ disregard of the School Zone law requiring fifteen mph near schools during opening and closing periods, with violators summoned to court. Miss Martha Larramore announces Camp Bonnie Mills will host a weekend for business girls and invites registrations at the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Baptist Church
A. G. Carter
Publi Welfare Committee
City Counci
Ethel Ammonette
Lynchburg
Martha Copenharer
Marion
Ira Harris To- Guy
Prohibition Fight Shapes 1932 Party Platform Debates
A heated national debate on prohibition framed the push for a resubmission plank in the 1932 platform. Key figures from the American Legion, Methodist temperance leaders, and senators criticized or supported resubmission, while party strategists outlined how states and constituents would influence repeal efforts amidst a dry versus wet sentiment landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
enti-Saloon League
Legion
Henry H Curran
Association Against the
Molion 5
St Joseph
Missouri
Clarence Rue Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Board of Temperance
American Legion
Detroit
Brogkhart
Iowa
Bulkley
Bulkter
Ohio
Tobacco Men Face Problem in Simcoe Norfolk County
SIMCOE Ontario September 25. Depreciation of the Canadian currency creates a serious problem for Southern United States harvest workers in Norfolk County who have been helping to harvest tobacco. Employers pay in Canadian money discounted at about ten percent at the border. Some workers accept American money at the discount set by local banks. Others deposit their money locally while hoping the Canadian currency will rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simcoe
Ont
United
Norfolk
County
G.I
Poins
Creency
Jef
Daylight Saving Ends on Sunday in New York
New York and eastern states shift from daylight time to Eastern Standard Time this Sunday at 2:00 a.m. clocks revert, giving back the hour lost in spring. Most will adjust watches Saturday night. churches and bells mark the change as officials announce the observance. Brethren are invited to a Ramsh Lodge No 70 communication Friday at 8 p.m. with work in the A. Degree. Visiting brethren welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eltr
Alwend
Ramzh Lodge
Cap
Riba Yan
W. ME. H. Ragland
Reverend Shelton Cleared Of Immorality Charges
Washington reports Rev William Shelton returned to his Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church study after a Virginia church trial found him absolutely innocent of misconduct with his former secretary Miss Carne Williams. About 95 percent of his flock welcomed his vindication and planned a campaign to reinstate roughly 200 members.
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Washington
Ab‘golved
William Av Bhelton
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Carne A. Williams
Alexandria
Virginia
W. S. Hammond
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Tne
Shelton
Hammond
Martinsville tobacco market to open for 1931 32 season
Martinsville tobacco market preparations complete as E J Davis Banner warehouse and Turner Marion Farmetst warehouse gear up to handle expected sales. Market aims to sell ten million pounds this season despite a smaller acreage and notes higher quality tobacco. Last season's sales totaled 5,152,298 pounds valued at 321,576.78 with an average of 6.27 per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia-Carolina
Martinsvde
E. J Davis and Company
Banner Warehouse
Turner and Marion
Martinsville
Martinstine
Aringing
Tabac—Co
Palmer Cannfelii indicted for forgery and larceny
New York City report states Palmer Canfleli a former state Prohibition Administrator was indicted by the New York County grand jury for forgery in the second degree and larceny in the second degree. He was placed under arrest in the district attorney's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Palmer Canfleli
Prohibition
New York County Grand Jury
Richmond appoints judge to Virginia State Judicial Council
Winchester and Richmond dispatch report Judge Pallip Williams of Winchester named to the Virginia State Judicial Council by Chief Justice Robert St Prentis. A council meeting is set for October 14 at ten in the Supreme Court chambers. Prohibition administrator Captain R Merrick says no orders exist to ban wine bricks or grape concentrates in Virginia. Experts project a poorer commercial apple crop due to hail insects and worm injury, with packing in barrels likely down from prior estimates.
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Richmond
Pallip Wiliams
Winchester
Virginia State Judicial Council
Robert St. Prentis
Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
R. Merrick
Fourth District
National Prohibition
Washington
Virginia
Robber Sought After Jail Escape In Virginia
Activities across Virginia and nearby areas report Aubrey Brooks, charged with a garage robbery, escaped from Caroline county jail by sawing bars on Wednesday night. Other items note water shortages in Winchester reservoir despite rain, England and Germany policy shifts amid depression, Prince William county anniversary observance in Woodbridge, Spotswood Trail extended to Harrisonburg, Jack Pickford's condition improvement, a strong regional earthquake, and Paris cabinet approval to visit President Hoover in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Caroline County
Aubrey Brooks
Stock market swings as prices erratic on broad declines
Erratic stock trading led to early gains fading by midday with several shares slipping to new lows. The market faced nervousness on foreign conditions as London and Paris markets weakened and the pound hit a fresh low near 3.45 dollars, while Santa Fe and American Telephone sank from early highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American
Federal Reserve Bank
Paris
Wall Street
Santa Fe Railroad
American Telephone
U. S. Steel
North American
Winn Church Trial Recesses for Three Days
The Winn Church trial, paused for a three day recess, resumes with witnesses including Moseley Memorial church member and Mrs. Haley on the stand. Mrs. Cook testified tearfully, seeking comfort from friends as she faced cross questions. A confrontation arose when Mrs. A. Wion approached and was accused of trying to ruin an innocent man, drawing defense from Mrs. Cook’s supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moseley Memorial Church
BF. Haley
Succoth Fest Begins Tonight With Eight Day Observance
Succoth, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles, opens at sundown and runs eight days. Services at Retz Chayim Synagogue on Wilson Street will be held three times daily at 8 am 5 30 pm and 6 30 pm. The festival recalls the Hebrews wanderings and their tabernacle dwelling amid ancient trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacles
Retz Chayim
Wilson Street
Herote
Denies Breach of Promise As Woman Charges
WINCHESTER Virginia September 23 Scott Grant prominent Frederick county farmer and Board of Supervisors member pleaded not guilty in United States district court Harrisonburg to a $50,000 heartbalm breach of promise suit filed by Estelle Whewell Whewell of Baltimore widow of William Whewell of Frederick County. The case is expected to come before the Harrisonburg court next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Scott Grant
Frederick County
Board of Supervisor
United State District Court
Harrisonburg
Estelle Holiman Wheriwell
Baltimore
Mary
Wheteell
William Wheteell
Frederick Counts
Bunker Hill
W. Va
King Opposes Ending Tenure of Government
London report says King George is opposed to dissolving Parliament or calling a general election over a tariff issue. He reportedly favors extending the current government tenure until its economy program is in place and world confidence in the pound is restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Antil i
Legion Charts Revised Program For New Year
The American Legion opened a new year with revised program items including a tax on the wet side debate, a referendum on prohibition, and revival of the wartime National Defense Council. Commander Henry L. Stevens of Warsaw NC defended the Legion while critics from Dr Clarence True Wilson and Col Frederick M Alger voiced opposition. Delegates passed adoption of a prohibition resolution and debated beer legalization with no final vote, and discussed pensions for disabled veterans widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th Legion
Henry L. Stevens
Warsaw
N. C
Legion
St. Joseph
Clarence True Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Detroit
Frederick M. Alger
Conventi On Corporation
Stevens
Col. Alger
Convention
Resolutions Committee
Employment Commission
Legislative Committee
Council of National Defense
Hoover
Ein Howard Coffin
Emporia Child Killed By Auto
Funeral services were to be held this morning for Barbara Lee Seware, 3, daughter of Clifton Seware. She was fatally struck when she ran from behind a standing car into the path of another car driven by Peter Wester. The accident occurred Friday afternoon in Emporia Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia. Va
Barbara Lee Sewars
Clifton Seware
Peter Wester
Loughran May Replace Sharkey as Carnera Foe
NEW YORK September 25. Primo Carnera may headline a New York bout next month with Tommy Loughran as a possible opponent. Jack Sharkey delayed by a injured left finger asked to postpone, leaving Carnera’s Oct 1 or Oct 12 fate uncertain. Sharkey rejected fighting soon, while promoter Jimmy Johnson had planned him for Oct 12. Leon Lee, Carnera’s manager, objected to postponement and favored Loughran on Oct 1 and Sharkey on Oct 12.
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New York
Carnera
Jack Sharkey
Jimmy Johnson
Sharkey
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
New York State Athletic Commission
Jack
Johnston
Jim
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphian
Loughran
Caneta
Leon Lee
Cervera
Honeymoon Pair Land in Jail on Liquor Charges
In Clifton Forge Virginia on September 25 a wedding trip for Mr and Mrs John Williams of New York ended when their car with Raymond Dooley crashed. Police found eight quarts of gin in the vehicle and Williams pleaded guilty in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Forge
John Williams
New York
Raymond Dooley
Willams
Dooley
Eigth
End Drew
League Told Jap Troops Withdrawing
The League of Nations council was informed that Japan is withdrawing troops in Manchuria to the railway zone while resisting a neutral military commission. The note says few troops remain outside the railway area as a precautionary measure in Mukden and nearby points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations Council
Manchuria
League Council
Japan
A&g
Mukden
China Manking
China
League of Nations
Stimson
Washington
Ctiess
Central Daily News
America
Danville Divorce Action Requires Appearance in Bee
Order issued by the Clerk of the Corporation Court Danville on September 11 1931 and entered September 17 1931. Lilian D Skinnell plaintiff sues Roy H Skinnell defendant for divorce on desertion and abandonment. Defendant a Virginia resident must appear within ten days after due publication in The Bee Danville Virginia over four consecutive weeks. A Copy Teste Otis Bradles Harry Woodling Clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of
Danville
Virginia
Lilian D. Skinnel
Roy H. Skinnell
Ghascett
Lilian D. Skinnell
S Aid
Roy H. S&innell
The
Bee
Otis Bradles
Harry Wgodlng
Clerk
F.C
Riot Claims Nineteen Lives Near Binagar India
Nineteen people were killed near Binagar when mob violence erupted after a full ceremony today. Pickets fired in response, wounding twelve of their own officers, as the clash ended in numerous fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binagar
India
Anantnag
Here
Mossem
Trust Planned To Save Swiss Watch Industry
Geneva reports a proposed reorganization to curb harmful competition in the Swiss watch trade. A national trust would regulate exports while individual manufacturers handle production. The plan suggests federal purchase of stock in the export firm to stabilize the industry, which faces erosion from underselling, export of movements, and skilled Swiss workers leaving for foreign factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Gwise
Swiss Watch “Trust
Anerrygmit
Alwys
Switzerland
Goff Addresses William and Mary Students on Removal Powers
Senator Guy D. Goff of Clarssburg West Virginia spoke to the College of William and Mary student body on Appointing and Removal Powers of the President. He argued the constitution embodies heritage and should be interpreted with original purposes in mind and outlined clashes with the Senate over removal powers, asserting the Senate cannot encroach on the president's removal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Guy D. Goff
Clarssburg
W. Va
College of William and Mary
Cutler Foundation
Senate
How To Believe Sick Headaches In 3 Minutes
A North Carolina druggist promotes the new B C remedy as a safe fast relief for headaches, sciatica, neuralgia and female pain. Sold in 10c and 25c packages, it claims to ease pain in minutes without depression or after-effects by a multi-ingredient formula.
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North Carolina
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Love Davidson
Martinsville, Va
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Charlie Holt
Grads Moore
J. M. Groves
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Baltimer
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HH. A. Ford
B. S. Patrish
Gravely
Roanoke
Julian Robinson
Overman Gregory
Spencer Murphy
Douglas Collins
Sailisibury
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Church I Street
Vaudie Murphy
Lee Highway
Salem
R. 4
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National Rellef
Lexington
Vit
Cyrus Hall
Washington and Lee
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APPLE
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England
Germany
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Labor Department
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Prince Wiliam County
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Manassas
Spotswood
Gardenstiffe
State Highway Department
AACK
George~town University
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Premier Jaral
Winn
King
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Emporia
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League
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J. Berman
Trust
Goff
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Main Street
Nanville, Va
Walnut St. Martinsville, Va
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