Davis Denies Murder Charge in Maryland Slaying
Testimony shows Davis denying murder charges as defense describes a photo lineup. Witness Cox identifies a woman linked to the case, saying he only recalled details weeks later after being away. The state and defense note Davis arrived in Tennessee early on November 39 with a short trip to Macon.
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Maryland
McAlli
Ofte
Dawson
Cox
Bone
Davis
Tennessee
Macon
Georgia man seen in Tennessee before arrest in mystery case
FBI chemist testified blood spots on a coat did not match the defendant and showed the prints on bureau items and a glass. Albert Grounds said prints were found in the farmhouse room where a body was found. Davis acknowledged visiting relatives in Tennessee and noted friendly ties with Mrs. McAllister. defense suggested Navy service and separations. The jury neared a verdict as testimony closed.
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Tennessee
Holson
Tern
Rinssport
Memphis
Davis
McAllister
FBI
Albert Grounds
Margaret Ray
Laurel
Fem Getoheri Ig
Baltimore
In Memoriam Raymond Painter by Wife Mae
In memory of my husband Raymond Painter who died June 11 1944 the love a heart holds dear fond memories linger and Remembrance keeps him near. In my heart your memory lingers always tender from his wife Mae.
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Raymond
Ady
Mae
Card of Thanks for Jesse Jacobs and family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness shown at the sudden death of brother Jesse Jacobs. Gratitude extends for floral tributes and use of cars. Mrs I Martin and Brothers and Sisters also acknowledge. We also thank friends for sympathy during illness and death of wife and mother Mrs C H Shull. C H Shell and Family.
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Jesse Jacobs
I. Martin and
C. H. Shull
C. H. Shell
District Meeting Opens With Doctrinal Talk and Officers Named
The District meeting opened Tuesday with Rev N Victor Leatherman of First Brethren Church delivering the keynote on The Doctrine and Polity of the Brethren Church. New officers were elected including C8 Fairbanks moderator Smith F Rose vice moderator Paul Cimberland secretary statistician Henry Bates distant secretary Braden Rid EN treasurer. An afternoon Bible lecture on Jonah closed the session. Subsequent events include fraternal relations talk by Mrs Anna Crumpacker and ministerial abuses address by Rev John Locke. Museum exhibit features Dan Frankforter photographs including The Packet and Regiment and portraits of local people. The display runs through the month.
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N. Victor Leatherman
First Brethren
Boethren
Southcesterg
Lis Tritt
Leatherman
Brthren
C8. Fairbanks
Washington, D. C
Smith F. Rose Oakei
W. Va
Paul
Cimberland
Henry Bates
St. James
Braden Ridenour
Anna Crumpacker
China
John Locke
Women’s Missionary Society
E. M. Riddle
Ashland
Ohio
National Mission Board
Critical condition of Senator Walsh reported in Boston
Senator David Walsh, 74, of Massachusetts, was listed in critical condition at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Boston after initially suffering a slight shock. His condition has since worsened, prompting medical concerns.
Flood Crests Near St Louis Threaten Mississippi Flood Areas
The flood crest danger spread toward St Louis as Iowa towns including Ottumwa and Des Moines valley faced rising waters. Levee breaks closed routes in Alexandria and Meyer. Hannibal and Canton were flooded with Red Cross evacuations at Anada. Rail and highway traffic in Missouri halted while farmers from Cairo Illinois to Cape Girardeau prepared evacuations as water levels rose.
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Ottumwa
Des Moines
River Valley
Iowa
Alexandria
Canton
Hannibal
Red Cross
Anada
Meyer
Here
Missouri
Trac
Cairo
Mil
Cape Girardeau
Enormous Wheat Crop Forecast by Agriculture Department
The Agriculture Department forecasts an enormous wheat crop nearly double the prewar average. The 1935-36 crop is projected at 1.409 billion bushels, up 234 million from last year’s record. Prospects for other crops, especially livestock feed grains, are less favorable.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
German Hager Seeks Aid With Severe Famine Plea
A letter from German Hager asks for charitable aid and care packets listing extreme hardship. He explains his wife has lost 34 kilograms in a year due to insufficient rations, and he pleads for assistance with sincere thanks.
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Ganization of Charity
Black youth thanks mayor after reported incident
Eyewitnesses describe a violent confrontation in which a Black youth was assaulted by white men after neighbors arrived prompted by screams. The injured youth, identified as Harris, was removed from the town for safekeeping and later held on charges at Kilby State prison with Sheriff Ralph Matthews involved in custody and reporting.
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Vann
Reuben Streetman
Harris
Matthews
Ralph Matthews
Kilby
Synod Head Urges Evangelization Amid War Threats
The Synod president warns of spiritual war and urges vigorous evangelization and Christian education. He notes rising church attendance but slight membership decline and calls for higher salaries for ministers to avoid a crisis. Benevolent contributions rose 85 percent to reach $150,035 in 1946 across 106 churches.
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Jesus Christ
Synod
Gr. Barnhart
French Cardinal Arrives for World Devotional Meet in Ottawa
Pierre Cardinal Gerlier Archbishop of Lyons smiles upon arriving in New York en route to the Marian Congress in Ottawa Canada. He asserts confidence France will not go Communist and plans attend the world devotional gathering.
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Ottawa
Canada
Pierre Cardinal Gerlier
Lyons
France
New York
Seaman Second Class Robison Assigned to Submarine Group I
Max Kenneth Robison nineteen year old seaman second class U S N son of Edward Robison of 3 West Side avenue Hagerstown has been assigned to Submarine Group I on duty with the Philadelphia Group of the Atlantic Reserve Fleet The rest of the text notes a claim about felting an art older than weaving and that the Cascade tunnel in Washington state is the longest railway tunnel in the United States at 41152 feet.
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Max Kenneth Robison
U.S.N
Edward Robison
West Side Avenue
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
Atlantic Reserve Fleet
United States
Cascade
Washing
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Washington County
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Packets
Jim” Gavin
Milly’s
Gay, New
J. Ralph Fiery
W. Franklin St
Francis L. Devon
Oxford
Media
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St. Louis
N. Potomac
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W. Franklin
Wilkins
Negro Youth
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Mgr
Colton Manor
Atlantic
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Willi Be
Herald Mail
Betty J. Auxt
Daily Mail
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Corpare
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General Acceptance
Jonathan
Thomas Bldg
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Sanders
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