Deputy Crowe's Fate Hangs On Trial Testimony
In Abington Virginia on June 6 1925 Deputy Sheriff Jim Crowe faces trial for aiding in the May 6 death of J M Kendrick during a raid. Prosecution showed gunfire and 80 cartridge shells. defense begins with Crowe to testify followed by five character witnesses. Witness James McReynolds testified that Paul Phelps drove away drunk from Central Garage before the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington
Crowe
Palicaman
James McReynolds
Paul Phelps
Kendrick
Prohibition
Phelps
McReynolds
Wally Schang to Get Court Hearing in Norristown
Wally Schang, catcher for the St. Louis Americans, faces a hearing in Norristown tomorrow before Magistrate Isaac Kehoe on a non support charge involving his daughter Joan, age 3. The warrant was issued by his estranged wife Marie Aubrey Schang of Willow Grove after a prior suit alleging cruelty. Schang arrived in Philadelphia today with the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
INS
Wally” Schang
St. Louis
Isaac Kehoe
Joan
Marie Aubrey Schang
Willow Grave
Sehang
Philadelphia
Plans for Gold Star Pilgrimage by Mothers in 1939
War Department outlines for a Gold Star Mothers pilgrimage to American cemeteries in Europe. Eligible are widows who have not remarried and mothers of veterans buried overseas. Letters mailed inviting participation at government expense. First trip likely in 1939, last in 1933. Special privileges offered for participants. General Refactories Company resumes operations at Huntingdon factory with nearly 300 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Europe
American Legion
Auto exports reach record in first five months of 1920
Washington June 6. Automobiles exports valued at 254,184,000 dollars for January through May 1920, a new record. Foreign demand up by 89,000,000 from a year earlier. Canada led in passenger cars, while Brazil surpassed Australia as the top buyer of trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Department of Commerce
Canada
Brazil
Australia
Consuls to Receive Pennsylvania Industrial Directory
Secretary James P. Woodward ordered copies of the Pennsylvania Industrial Directory sent to American consuls abroad. The directory lists manufacturers, plant products, and employment figures to help foreign buyers contact Pennsylvania firms directly. This move aims to stimulate exports by linking buyers with state producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
James P. Woodward
Bureau of Statistics
Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs
Woodward
Legion post marks Confederate grave in Cedar Park
Hudson Post of The American Legion arranged a Confederate veteran grave marker in Cedar Park cemetery. Adjutant Jos. M. Carr of the Georgia department suggested a similar UCV style headstone and offered assistance.
Decoration Day Dinner Guests From Area Roots
Mr and Mrs F D Burkey and Mr and Mrs L Learn and children of Nettleton with Elmer Empfield and Leone of Hel sano shared a dinner on Decoration Day at the home of Mrs Burkeys and Mr Learn s father Jerry Learn of Commodore Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Neal Tie and daughter Dorthys Portage Mr Gene Forsythe Mr Blair Keim and sons of Indiana and Mr and Mrs T D Burkey of Nettleton in the Jerry Learn home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Burkey
Learn
Nettleton
Elmer Empfield
Leone
Helsano
Burkey
Jerry Learn
Commodore
Neal Tie
Dorthys Portage
Gene Forsythe
Blair Kei
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Gazette
General Refactories Company
Huntingdon
Athum Uky
LV Rand
Ross Bros
Montgomery
Tha American Tobacco Company, Incorporated
Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra
N.B.C. Newark
Alemite
Apollo, PA
Apollo Motor Co
Ford
Big Run, PA
Chardon Gas & Oil Co
Clymer ,Pa
Lott Motor Co
McQuown Auto Co
Sykesville, PA
Chevrolet
Stahl Bros
Punxsutawney, PA
Central Service & Repair
B.a.drummond
Oakland-Pontiac
Freas Bros
Dodge
Kittanaing
Pes
H.C. Montgomery Sens Water BD
Crim, Inc
NEW
Alexandria
New Alexandria Mater Co
Vandergrift
Calderone Eras
Peachy Ford
J.C Penney
Phila. ST
Indiana, PA
TREAM
Ilas
Phila
Isn
Alt
Hayward
Hayward Drug Co., Inc
Nassau Street
New York
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