Bulk of Winn Evidence Heard in Virginia Conference Case
Elders of the Virginia Methodist Conference left for home as trial board adjourned. Rev. J A Winn faces continued proceedings, with three cases pending and rebuttal possible. Court will transcription record, defense led by Dr John B Winn and Rev R T Waterfied. final sentence anticipated after defense closes.
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Virginia Methodist Conference
J. A. Winn
Virginia
E. F. MacSparran
Thomas Rosser Reeves
John B. Winn
R. T. Waterfisid
General Conference
MacMurray
George E. Booker
Mouzon
Seaman Killed Three Injured In Auto Wreck
Four navy enlisted men were injured in a Norfolk wreck. Seaman Thomas R. Augusto died at 6:5 a.m. from head injuries after the car crashed into a tree. Injured were Shelton H. Fawn J. P. O Grady and I B Giroux treated at hospital. Augusto and Giroux later transferred to Portsmouth hospital. An inquiry will assess the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Whlena
Thomas R. Augusto
U. S
Antares
Portsmouth
Shelton H. Fawn
J. P. O'Grady
Marblehead
I. BR. Giroux
Public Health Service
Augusto
Giroux
Papal Hospital
Tea Novel Board
Hoover Is Kept From His Camp By Heavy Rain
A heavy rain in Washington and at the Rapidan camp today prevented President Hoover from a planned weekend trip to his mountain retreat. Nine guests were to accompany the Hoovers to the camp, but they will instead be housed at the White House. If skies clear, a hurried mountain trip might occur later today or tomorrow. White House conferences with Senators and Governors were moved to the capital.
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Washington
Rapidan
Hoover
Bingham
Connecticut
Hoosevelt
Porto Rico
Brucker
Michigan
White House
Danville Fair to Expand Flower Show Space
The Danville Fair plans more space for flowers including boxers and pole plants. Exhibitors praise past shows with strong interest and variety. Management aims to make the flower department a leading feature and invites the Danville Garden Clubs and local growers to exhibit in October.
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Danville
Clit
Danville Fair
Town Topics: Pulpit Exchanges and Local Incidents
Rev J O Babcock and Rev Dr Renn will exchange pulpits Sunday night with Dr Renn at Schoolfield Methodist and Mr Babcock at Bledd Memorial. Park Place Filling Station near Ballou Park was robbed at night. ten dollars of cigarettes stolen after a front window was forced. J A Branfield of Danville Traction and Power filed complaint over boys using sling shots at moving targets. A Mount Vernon church window was broken and trolley rear line pulled from the car. City officials filed a base rate for water with Southern Railway. 400000 gallons daily planned. Route 12 work nears East Main street with closing rights of way. contractor to start soon. Promotion Day planned at First Baptist. promotion certificates to be issued.
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J. O. Babcock
Dr. Renn
Schoolfield Methodist Church
Mr. Babcock
Bledd Memorial Church
Park Place
Ballou Park
J. A. Branfield
Danville Traction and Power Company
Mount Vernon Church
Nurse Clue Inquest On Drowning Death At Sea
An inquest into the drowning death of Collings aboard a yacht features Dr. Schultz claiming saltwater drowning from numbers tied to lungs blood vessels and water samples. Mrs. Collings refuses to testify further amid objections and fear, while District Attorney Blue weighs next steps and possible grand jury action.
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Collings
Schultz
William
Gipson
Schutte
Long Island Sound
Blue
Huntington, WN
Benjamin P. Collings
Mr. Kelly
Suffolk County
Suffolk Grand Jury
Massay
Stock Market Opens Mixed as Losses Narrow in Busy Week
New York stocks moved slowly with early losses widening before a rebound in the first half hour. Bargain buying lifted shares such as Allied Chemical American Can Auburn and Southern Pacific while U S Steel dipped and American Telephone held steady. London opened easy with a cash-based session and the pound rose to 3.84 dollars. brokers warned of potential sharp reversals amid rumors and a push for closer bank-exchange cooperation to curb short selling.
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New York
Allied Chemical
American
Can
Auburn
Southern Pacific
New
Xore Central
Consolidated Gas and Eastman
U S. Steel
Kreuger
Toll
Union Pacific
London Stock Exchange
London
Wall Street
Old Indictment Triggers Arrest Then Release
William Crews, with counsel, faced arrest on an old 1928 indictment for robbery in Danville. He was jailed without a warrant, then released after threats to sue the city sergeant. The case had lingered as parole and docket actions shifted, with habeas corpus unavailable due to judge’s influence and ongoing detentions.
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Wiliam Crews Totes
Crews
Corporation Court
Curten
Fort Leavenworth
Alteres
Nelie
Crewes
Danville
Leigh
Crees
Teleas
Hoover Tackles Demands for New Spending in Congress
President Hoover urged Congress to curb expenditures and resist new spending pressures from voluntary associations business and citizens while facing a deficit and rising outlays Receipts for the year lag this year by 241 million and spending exceeds last year by 170 million dollars Senators and representatives debate tax options with some advocating additional taxation or a sales tax as the likely remedy The president cited American Legion opposition to new bonus legislation as a model for restraint and urged lawmakers to follow suit and reduce not increase federal outlays.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Bauer
American Legion
Legion
Reed
Republian
Pennsylvania
Change in Time Affects Life in New York City
New York City and eastern communities will revert to Standard Time at 2 a.m. tomorrow, ending a period when clocks were one hour ahead since spring. Many transit lines adjust schedules. trains will keep current through times, but homeward hours will darken earlier in the evening. Stock exchanges will open and close an hour later by their clocks, though local time will show the same hours.
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New York
New
York City
New York Stock Exchange
New York City
Miss Walkers Funeral This Afternoon
Funeral services for Miss Agnes Walker will be held at 4 PM at her home 441 West Main Street with Dr Joseph Dunglinson officiating. She died after long illness and is survived by siblings and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Danville follows the service. Treasury receipts for Sept 24 show 5491,55127 and expenditures 6410,93,43 with a balance of 623,19,857.08. Customs receipts for 24 days of September total 228,255,445.92.
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Agnes Walker
West Main Street
Joseph Dunglinson
Riles
Walker
Jong
FL Walker
Milton
Danville
Puss Walker
Bern
Presbyterian Church
Sistema
F. By Walker, Jr
Durham
B. M. Walker
Petersburg
Charles B. Walker
Pittsburgh
T. P. Morgan
Welllesburg
Mars. Malland
Annie Walker
William H . Jonts
Treasury
Washington
What New York Is Wearing Swagger outfit for girls pattern
The article describes a jaunty jacket dress in yacht blue with blue linen trim and bows, featuring a box-plait front skirt and circular back. It lists fabric options, pattern No. 314 and sizes 8 to 14 years, fabric yardage, and price 15 cents, with pattern department address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tayon Novelties
Georgetown Hopes Rise Under Coach Spicer at Georgetown U
Georgetown college football fans rally around Coach Garey Spicer aided by Conrad Rose as he drills a 1931 squad of 14 veterans and newcomers. Harry Lanchester leads the backfield with Swede Wilson John Conway and Speedy Monroe among likely standouts. Boston game notes mention Ohio trip September 25 as a night clash with Whittenberg College.
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Georgetown
Garey Spicer
University of Kentucky Flash
Tiger
Spicer
Conrad Rose
Kentucky
Harry Lanchester
Paris
Whll
Ohio
Whittenberg College
Holy Name Society Holds Annual Meeting in Winchester
Members of the Holy Name Society of the Diocese of Richmond gather in Winchester Virginia for the annual meeting at Handley High School with visitors from Baltimore and Washington joining parish reps from across Virginia for the event opening tomorrow.
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Winchester
Holy Name Society
Diocese of
Richmond
Handley High School
Balthmore
Washington
Virrinia
Apnea
Jury declares Virginia Fisher will last will valid
A circuit court jury ruled the late Mrs. Virginia Lillia Fisher left the April 26 1930 probate will as her final will and testament. The estate valued at about 965000 is to be distributed as specified in the document, despite challenges from her grandchildren. The case centers on the authenticated will and its orphans’ contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tykchsurg
Virginia Lillia Fisher
Fisher
Presbyterial District Meet Here Next Tuesday
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First District of the Roanoke Presbyterial holds its annual one day conference at Shelton Memorial Church on Tuesday September 29 with Mrs. James P. Worsham presiding. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring hymns prayers reports from local auxiliaries foreign mission address and a review of the mission study book followed by the closing prayer.
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Woman's Auxiliary
First District
Roanoke
J. B. Worsham
Baxter Wilson
Petersburg
Hattie Henry
Frances Jones
J. R. Graham
T. S. Williamson
H. 5
Lanier
Presbyterial
J W. Paxton
Graf Zeppelin Nears Cape Verde on Homeward Run
Graf Zeppelin, on the last half of its homeward cruise from Brazil to Germany, reported at 5 a.m. GMT that its position was 14.29 N, 27 W, indicating it was approaching the Cape Verde Islands off Africa’s west coast. The message came via wireless to the Zeppelin Works confirming the nearing coast.
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Friedrichshafen. Ger
Germany
Brazil
Zeppelin
Cape Verde Islands
Africa
Elon Invades Roanoke In SEASON Opener Battle
Roanoke College hosts Elon College in a clash of a lighter Roanoke squad against Elon's scrappy eleven. The Roanoke eleven also played their second game of the season and aim to rebound after a defeat by Virginia in Charlottesville.
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Roanoke
Elon College
Roanoke College
Virginia Eleven
Charlottesville
Fights Last Night in Minneapolis and Charlotte
Dick Daniels of Minneapolis outpointed Con Ohelly of Beaton in a ten round newspaper decision. Frankie Wine of Montana outpointed Dewey Kimrey of Norwood in a ten round bout in Charlotte.
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Minneapolis
Dick Daniels
Con Ohelly
Beaton
Charlotte
N. C
Frankie Wine
Montana
Dewey Kimrey
Norwood, N. C
Danville Chamber of Commerce Reports Summer Accomplishments
Directors heard a summary of the Danville Chamber of Commerce summer activities. Efforts focused on better communications, road development, and support for federal route 29 promotion. The Traffic Department adjusted coal freight matters as the impending interstate case looms. Unemployment figures were discussed and a request to the City Council to obtain Danville’s figures was proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Chamber of Commerce
A. A Booth
Chamber of Commerce
Danville Fair to Host Home-Coming Day Officials Approve Plan
A local census of unemployment prompts officials to propose a home-coming day at the Danville Fair. Directors approve the plan, aiming to showcase community spirit and local activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anks
Danville
New Church Body To Meet Sunday At First Baptist
A new group of workers will begin activity at the First Baptist church Sunday evening at 7 oclock with a union of grown ups recently organized. Curtis W. Bishop speaks on Reasons for This Union and Charles Wood discusses The Price for Our Success. greeings from the deacons will be extended by W H Pierce and compliments from the church school heard from C B Clements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Curtis W. Bishop
Charles Wood
W- H. Pierce
C. B. Clements
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Southern Railway
Young People’s Department
Edward C. Taylor
Laurette
Thomson and McKinnon
Adams Express
Area Corporation
American Can
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Tel
American Tobacco
Anaconda
Armour
Baldwin Locomotive
Bo & O
Ie Barnsdail
Bethlehem Byers A M C&o
Ghrysler
Coca Cola Columbia Ges
Commercial Credit Comm
Loon Consolidated
Continental Dan
Curtiss-Wright Davison Chemical - Drug Inc
Phillips Pete
Radio Corporation
Radio Keith
Remington Band
Reynolds R. J. Sears Roebuck
Simmons Company
Sinclair OU
Southern Pacific - Southern Railway Standard Brands
Standard Ges
Standard
General Motors
Hudson Motors
Hupp Motors
Inter Nickel
Tel Kelvinator
Kennecott - Lambert Liggett
Aiex Lorillard
Kral Vag
Seaboard
Montgomery Ward
National Biscuit
National Power and Light
Nevada Copper Packard
Pennsylvania Union Carbide
United Aircraft
United Corporation
United Gas
U.S
G. S. Steel
Warner Brothers
Westinghouse Air Brake
Westinghouse Electric
Woolworth
Yellow Cab
N. Y
Georgetown U
Wil
Milwaukee
Gary Leach
Tod
Johnny Burns
Oakland
Cal
George Nichols
Buffalo
Wright
Trenton
N. J
P.O
Gahs
A.D. Starling
Graf
Elon
Danville Airport
American National Ank& Trust Company
United States
Buick
Buick Servier
America
Payne-Wyatt Sales Co
Craghead ST
Danville, VA
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