Pardons Board Rejects Plea in Simmons Death Case
The Pennsylvania State Pardons Board denied clemency for Ray M Simmons 26 of near Mechanicsburg in the murder of Herbert Humpert 70 a Tyrone township farmer on March 24 1947 Governor Duff refused reprieve saying both men had fair trials exhausted remedies and heard fully. Staley 26 of Mechanicsburg serves life for the same murder and Caldwell Simmons attorney argued for commutation while DA Teeter said the crime was planned and drunkenness should not excuse it.
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Pennsylvania State Pardons Board
Ray M. Simmons
Mechanicsburg
Ray H. Simmons
Herbert Humpert
Tyrone
James H. Duff
Duff
Simmons
Them Humpert
Tyrone Township
Robert Staley
Pardons Board
Thomas D Caldwell
Harriburg
Adams County
Supreme Courts
Caldwell
Daniell Teeter
Adam County
Staley
Governor Duff Intervenes In Simmons Case Before Electric Chair
Intervention by Governor James H Duff stands between Simmons and the electric chair. Simmons is scheduled to die January 9 for the murder of Her. The annual meeting of the Farmers Bank of McSherrystown Sherrystown Pa will be held Tuesday January 10 from 1 to 2 PM in the banking room to elect directors for the coming year and to transact other business. H B Reigle Cashier.
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James H Duff
Simmons
Farmers Bank of
McSherrystown
Sherrystown
New Year Traditions Across Cultures and Its Beliefs
The article surveys the history of New Year celebrations from ancient Persia and Egypt to Rome and Britain. It notes shifting dates from equinoxes to January 1, explains Janus symbolism, and describes first footing superstitions, including dark visitors and the luck of coal or a red herring for a prosperous year.
Man Found Dead at Humpert Farm Barn
Dauphin county authorities report a man fell and died at the Humpert farm with the body found in the barn. A separate line notes that Simmons, once jailed in Dauphin, escaped to Virginia a year ago with two inmates and was recaptured the following day.
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Humpert
Dauphin County
Simmons
Virginia
Paroled Robert L Shultz in Small Court Session
Robert L Shultz of Bigierville was placed on parole for one year by Judge W C Sheely in chambers. He served one week less than his six to twelve month sentence for aggravated assault and battery.
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Robert L. Shultz
Bigierville R. 2
W. C. Sheely
Shultz
Christmas bonus of 3000 dollars shared by 52 workers
John 8 Teeter and Sons Inc distributed a total of 3000 dollars in Christmas bonus checks to 52 employees at the quarry and stone products firm on Baltimore road. Payouts reflect length of service. A holiday party with movies and treats is planned for Friday afternoon December 30 at the office. Also noting the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joseph Rosensteel on Saturday at Warner Hospital Gettysburg.
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Baltimore Road
Joseph Rosensteel
Gettysburg
R. 1
Warner Hospital
Christmas Party For A F Rees Employees At Cross Keys
The annual Christmas party for A F Rees Inc employees was held Thursday at the Cross Keys hotel. A buffet luncheon preceded a gift presentation. Ray Gass Peter Lecrone and Jacob Crankilton, each with thirty years of service, received wrist watches. The group presented Mrs A F.
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A. F. Rees, Inc
Cross Keys Hotel
Ray Gass
Peter Lecrone
Jacob Crankilton
A, F
Rees President Hosts Gift Night With Hoffeins Orchestra
Rees presided at a gathering with several gifts as Leroy Hoffeins and his orchestra provided music for dancing. Approximately 125 employees and guests attended the event.
Harold Smith Treated After Scalp Laceration at Gettysburg
Harold Smith of Hanover R. 4 was treated at Gettysburg hospital for a scalp laceration after being struck by a falling limb.
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Harold Smith
Hanover
Gettysburg Hospital
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