Continuance Granted in Clemmer Insurance Case
The suit by the Harry Clemmer estate of Staunton against Jefferson Standard Life Insurance for a $10 000 double indemnity policy is postponed to the fall term in U S District Court due to the serious illness of a key witness. Over 50 witnesses were summoned. jurors told not to appear Monday. Clemmer, a Staunton area figure and Stanwell Jackson Country Club manager, died under disputed circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Harry Clemmer
Staunton
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance
United States District Court
John Paul
Clemmer
Insurance Company
Augusta County
Stanwall Jackson
Game Wardens Adjust Fishing Season Dates
Officials warn Rockingham anglers to wait until April 15 before fishing as wardens patrol the lake. The change aligns Valley counties with eastern Blue Ridge regions, extending the continuous season to July 1 for bass and eliminating the 15 day gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham Game and Fish Association
Valley
Blue Ridge Mountains
Scattered Rain Expected Across Mid Atlantic This Week
Weather outlook for the period beginning Monday in the North and Middle Atlantic States calls for possibly scattered rain in the early part of the week and again toward the end. Colder air is expected over the north section around Tuesday, with otherwise seasonable temperatures.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic States
North Section
Will Probated in Hampshire County West Virginia
The will of John W. Omps, Frederick County farmer and stockman, admitted to probate in Romney, W Va. The document leaves personal property to his wife, directs sale of the Nunn Place in Frederick County and a mountain tract in Hampshire and Berkeley counties, with specified sums to his children and rest of real estate divided between wife and children. Wayne and Raymond Omps named executors. dated August 19, 1932.
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John W. Omps
Frederick County
Hampshire
Romney
W. Va
Tennie
Nunn Place
Berkeley
Omps
Nina Hovermale
Damari F. Omps
John Paskelps
Wayne
Raymond Omps
M. M. Lynch
Winchester
A. W. Armentrout
James A. Miller
Winchester Memorial Hospital
25 Princesses Chosen To Date For The Court
Continue reading the list of selections from the School for Girls Warrenton where Miss Thelma Mullinix represents Averett College Danville Va. Miss Dorothy Moore St Albans L I represents St Mary's Seminary St Mary's Md. Miss Anne Hughes Abingdon Va represents Emory and Henry College Emory Va. Miss Elizabeth Carsons daughter of Mrs J P Carson Lynchburg represents Harrisonburg State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Thelma Mullinix
D. H. Mullinix
Frederick
Averett College
Danville
Dorothy Moore
St. Alban’s
L. I
St. Mary's Seminary
St. Mary’s
Anne Hughes
Abingdon
Emory and Henry College
Emory, Va
Elizabeth Carsons
J. P. Carson
Lynchburg
Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College
Storm Claims 68 Lives Across Gulf Coast Region
Reported storm winds killed 68 people in the southern states with seven deaths near Raleigh and Baton Rouge. Mississippi towns such as Lucedale and Agricola saw destruction and injuries, while Alabama and Tennessee noted injuries and minor damages.
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Harmony
Raleigh
Mississippi
Tupelo
Alabama
Tennessee
Baton Rougue
Louisiana
Lucedale
Miss
Mobile
Agricola
South Alabama
Brewton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dormant spray timing and mixtures for orchard pests
A guide from Walter S. Hough of Winchester Research Laboratory explains when to start dormant spray for scale and aphids, recommending April 3 or 4 in many orchards. It details oil emulsion and lime sulphur mixes, creosotic acid use, nicotine sulphate for aphid control, safety notes, and signs of under or over-application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Aphis
Gasoline weight aids balance in light cars
A full gasoline tank improves riding quality in light cars by adding rear weight. The added fuel helps achieve better balanced weight distribution and stability on the road.
Ventilation note for veteran drivers and car CO risk
Veteran motorists are advised to keep at least one window lowered for ventilation. Chemists warn there is a slight carbon monoxide trace in closed cars when all windows are up.
Spring program of rural groups gets under way
A week of home demonstration sessions and 4-H club meetings unfolds across multiple communities. Topics include clothing, gardening, poultry care, dress materials, lamb cutting, and baby chick care with demonstrations and club style shows. Community members are invited to attend at Gore, Cross Junction, Kernstown, Middletown, and others.
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Round Hill
Gainesboro
Mary
Virginia Branner
Northern Virginia Power Company
Mountain Falls
Gore
Lodge Hall
L. B. Dietrich
Dietrick
Star Tannery 4- H Club
Harold Cooper
Willie Himelright
North Frederick
Cross Junction
Kernstown
Grove
Sargent
Mount Williams Home
Mount Williams
Middletown
Reorganize American Bank Under Federal Group in Richmond
Letters mailed to thousands of American Bank and Trust Company depositors outline a reorganization plan in a new national bank. The plan proposes 25 000 shares of common stock and 500 000 in both preferred and 500 000 in common stock with a 100 000 surplus. Officials plan to oppose appointing receivers sought by a depositor as the process advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
American Bank and Trust Company
Oliver J. Sands
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
James Mullen
Sands
City of
Richmond Clearing House Association
J. A. Salle, Jr
Cambridge Is Victor In Race Over Oxford
Cambridge won the eighty fifth annual boat race against Oxford, securing its tenth straight victory and setting a new competitive record. The winning time over 4 miles 374 yards was 20 minutes 57 seconds.
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Associated Press
Putney-On-Thames
Fnc
Cambridge Today
Oxford
Cambridge
School Terms Across Nations Compared
The United States averages 162 days per term, 182 in larger cities. France has at least 200 days, and England and Sweden around 210. Germany and Denmark reach about 246 days a year.
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United States
France
England
Sweden
Germany
Denmark
Pope Pius Opens Holy Door to Start Holy Year
Pope Pius opened the Holy Door at St. Peter's with a golden hammer, inaugurating a holy year for the 1900th anniversary of Christ’s passion and resurrection. Cardinals, royalty, diplomats, and Roman aristocracy witnessed the ceremony as crowds gathered outside the basilica. The act signals a flood of pilgrims expected in the Vatican during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Pius
St. Peter's
Vatican
Bargia
Alexander VI
Milton Valley Auction Draws Large Berryville Crowd
In Berryville Virginia on April 1 a large crowd of cattle buyers attended the Milton Valley sale honoring the late Frank V Tilford. Prices ranged from 125 to 119 for two thoroughbred mares to 34 for top Hereford cattle averages around 30. Jersey calves sold for 19 and cows for over 50 with cash paid totaling about 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Milton Valley
Frank V. Tilford
J. T. Engle
Winchester
Virginia
Clarke County
Jersey
Michigan mother charged in fatal beating of daughter
Mrs. Margaret Britton of Kalamazoo faces murder charges over the death of her eight year old daughter Kathleen who was whipped so severely she remained unconscious for six weeks before dying. Cody Calloway, a roomer in the Britton home, is charged as an accessory and had begun a ten year term for an assault on Kathleen’s brother Sylvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Britton
Kalamazoo
Mich
Kathleen
Cody Calloway
Britton
Sylvester
Attempt to Forge Honeycomb Under a Bee Free Claim
A long standing offer promised 1199 dollars for a single section of comb honey not produced by bees. No one claimed the prize over many years, showing such honey could not be manufactured.
Big Shot Rum Dealers Roundup Hits Norfolk
Federal officers with city police rounded up a dozen reputed big shot liquor dealers in Norfolk after months of quiet probes. The arrestees, charged with conspiracy to violate National Prohibition laws, posted bonds up to 2000 for a hearing before U. S. Commissioner Percy Stephenson next Friday at noon, as investigations spread toward North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
North Carolina
U. S
Percy Stephenson
Griding Tool Uses Compressed Air For Metal Engraving
A high speed driven tool uses compressed air to rotate at 200000 rpm for precise engraving of metal parts and inscriptions.
House of Morgan Under Scrutiny in Senate Inquiry
A broad inquiry into private banking rooms in Washington and New York targets the House of Morgan as the Senate Banking and Currency Committee prepares to call J. P. Morgan to testify. The legal clash pits John W. Davis, counsel for Morgan, against committee lawyer Ferdinand Pecora.
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Washington
New York
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
House of Morgan
New York Stock Exchange
J. P. Morgan
United States
John W. Davis
Ferdinand Pecora
Stock Exchange
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George E. Stone
John Ethel
Lionel Barrymore
Rasputin and
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Edgar Kennedy
Capitol
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Dalrymple
Prohibition
A. V. Dalrymple
Amos W. W. Woodcock
San Francisco
Wood
Woodcock
California
Cummings
Major Dalrymple
Garner
Prohibition Bureau
Wilson
Central Division
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
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Minnesota
The
Farmers & Merchants National
John W
Princesses
Anced Weight Distribution
Bergers
Sheetz
Local Claim Service
J.W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rouss Ave
American Bank
Federal Group
Pope Pis
Milton
Mrs
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Mickey Mouse
the Devil Horse
Rex Bell
Clara Bow
William Collier, Jr
June Clyde
Hansbrough & Carter
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