Paroles Granted for Allen Clan Survivors in Virginia
Governor Byrd frees Sidney Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards after 14 years in prison for the Hillsville court massacre. The Allen family, Floyd and Claude, faced execution and long terms. several victims including Sheriff Webb and Commonwealth’s Attorney Foster died in the 1912 gun attack.
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H. F. Byrd
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Hadge Thornton L. Massey
F. Webb
Ctire
Friel Allen
Sidna Edwards
Hop
Prrinkle
Dua Allen
Floyd
Kesley Edwards
Midwest
Allen
Edwards
Efort
Friday Afternoon Club Meeting Draws Jonquil Gifts
On April 30 Mrs. Austin South hosted the Friday Afternoon Club and welcomed Mrs. Wolf of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs. Members sewed briefly, then enjoyed a flower contest won by Mrs. Williams who drew the basket. A salad course with cream and cake followed, served by Mrs. South and her mother. Invited guests included Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Eggers, Mrs. Beach and Mrs. Williams.
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Austin South
Wolf
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Williams
Plumbers Wife Quips About Returning From Work
A fragment from a domestic note notes a wife telling her husband to bring back a can of sardines after work. It frames possession as not fueling strength but action toward goals. The source presents a brief, aphoristic line.
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