Family on Trial for Girl's Death in Mountaintop Case
In Wilkesboro North Carolina the state opens its case as five family members face trial for Leoda Childress age 18 who died in a mountain home. Neighbor Nathan Tharpe testifies he found the scene and described a shotgun in use at the doorway. The defense signals a self harm theory while prosecutors allege a conspiracy to murder.
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Wilkesboro
Nlc
Leoda Childress
Crong-Ox
Nathan Tharpe
Cather Tilley
Thorpe
Tiley
Luther
Tharpe
Kelly Broan
Filleys
Thas
Russia Broke Propaganda Pledge Recalled Years Earlier
Fragmentary notes mention Russia broke pledge years earlier and cite defenders like Warwick W. Tilley 60 and his 58 year old wife, plus son Clyde 1B, with reference to Elkia and Duxbury Mass. The text also touches on Captain Miles Standish and a forest seaweed image with gripping fish like the Sargasso.
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Warwick W. Tilley
Clyde
Luther Tilley
Tilleys
Elkia
Long got insurance funds figures in Huey Long probe
In New Orleans, Mike Moss testified before a federal grand jury about income taxes filed by Huey Long and associates during Long’s governorship. Agents have questioned more than a dozen Long supporters as part of an ongoing probe. Moss, once a close ally, was escorted to testify after an affidavit he gave to agents.
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New Orleans
Mike Moss
Huey Long
Long
Grand
Moss
Federal
Treasury Department
Mile Moss
Arizona
Union Indemnity Company
al Capone
Seymour Weiss
United States Senate
John H. Gyerton
Julian Long
Macy
Glorifying Yourself Through Hairstyles And Makeup
A discussion on how hair changes can transform a person’s appearance and perceived persona. Notes Janet Gaynor as an example who reinvented her image with a new cut, styling, eyebrow plucking, and lash mascara. Encourages self study of appearance in absence of studio makeup guidance.
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Janet
Miss Gaynor
Imseara
Gale
Bueaaid Ko Funous
Russia Population Tops 147 Million in World Ranking
Russia's population is listed at 147 million, ranking as the world’s third largest. Separate notes mention U S coinage mints in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, with commentary on choosing hairdressers that stand out as individuals.
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Russia
United States
Philadelphia
Dernyer
San Francisco
Hempstead Chancery Court Warns Hollomon Defendants
In Hempstead Chancery Court plaintiff H M Stephens sues Oda Hollomon and others. Defendants Magnolene Coker Carrie Hollomon Russell Lily Cowit Lois Hollomon Dorrah Lola Hollomon must answer within thirty days. Clerk Dale Jones signs the notice dated July 21 1944 with weekly publication through July and August.
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Oda Hollomon
Magnolene Coker
Carrie Hollomon Russell
Lily Cowit
Lois Hollomon
Dorrah
Lola Hollomon
Dale Jones
Distilleries Urge Aid for Dry Areas
Distilleries press Treasury for stricter enforcement to curb shipments of tax paid liquor into dry states. Officials report inquiries into wholesalers in wet states sending excess liquor to dry districts. Dr James M Doran says industry cooperates with Treasury to expose indirect movement. Some officials warn liquor flow could affect wet legislations and repeal incentives.
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Washington
Treasry
Morgen
S Department
James M. Doran
Distillers Code Authority
Treasury
Minister Indicted in Deacon's Death
In Moulton Alabama Baptist minister the Rev L P Roger 55 was indicted for first degree murder in the ambush slaying of 81 year old deacon Frank Pickens. His 14 year old son William remains jailed with a bond as hearings proceed. The state alleges the shooting aimed to oust the pastor from his pulpit at the Moulton Baptist church. Roger voiced no surprise at the arrest in the church basement where he was reading the Bible.
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Moulton
Ala
L. P. Roger
Frank Pickens
William
Alabama
Royer
Moulton Baptist Church
Local social notices from Providence area families
Mr and Mrs H C Brownin and daughter Mrs Milton and Mr Simmons in Fort Worth. Mr and Mrs Clint Cray, children of near Blevins, and Mrs Spent last Wednesday with Mrs Charlie Roberts. Miss Farrell Mitchell spent days last week with Bratville Mitchell and family. Mr and Mrs Jim Watson and Ten spent Sunday with her pa Mr and Mrs J B Gaines of Hope. Mr and Mrs Jeff Sutton and Katy spent last weekends with her parents, Mr and Mrs Charley Roberts. Miss Pauline Ray visiting her sister Mrs Carl Thornton of Grove. Miss Lillian Simmins visiting Sister Mrs Lorean Durhaman in Fort Worth. Miss Octavia Wilson visiting Oma Routhwell of Hope. Charley Rebetis spent last week with relatives in Omaha. Victor Campbell and Thomas Moton made a business trip to Brads Ark. Mrs Ross Roberts spent last with her mother Mrs P Camph. Mrs Dale Townemaker and daughter Virginia of Hope. Mrs Omo Williams spent a Wednesday with Mrs P As.
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Piney
Farrell Mitchell Spen
Bratville Mitchell
Jim Watson
J.B. Gaines
Hope
Jeff Sutton
Katy
Charley Roberts
Pauline Ray
Carl Thornton
Grove
Lillian Simmins Ig
Lorean Durhaman
Fort Worth
Octavia Wilson
Oma Routhwell
Charley Rebetis
Omaha
Victor Campbell
Thomas Moton
Brads Ark
Ross Roberts
P. ‘Camph
Dale Townemaker
Virginia
Hope, Las Verger
San Antonio
Tex
Omo Williams
P. As
Pickens Leader Killed After Ouster Movement Demand
The oster movement figure Pickens was killed after demanding the pastor's resignation, refused by church leaders. An elderly deacon died in an ambush while riding a mutlong along a country road. A separate note mentions vast gold imports and a New York skyscraper incident with static electricity lighting a neon lamp.
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Pickens
New York
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Rexall
Hope, Ark
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Spark
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Simmons
Fort Wore
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Near Blevins
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J. Will- Howe
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