Alienists Called This Afternoon In Romney Murder Trial
Walter Crabtree testifies in his own defense claiming he never killed or wounded anyone on December 18 and heard no shots. He pleads not guilty by temporary insanity and curses his relation to Justice Inskeep Jailor Miller and Edward Wolford. The defense and state prepare for cross examination and expert alienist testimony to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crabtree
H. C. Inskeep
B. E. Miller
Edward Wolford
Crabtree
Sesson
Roman
Edith Crabtree
Walter
Luttrell
George Elliott
Walford’s
Hott
Walt
Blaine Hott
Norfolk Pastor Will Assist In Local Revival
Norfolk pastor C. D. Poythress will join Rev. R. L. Williamson of First Christian Church for a revival series starting Sunday. Poythress has led a single church for about 15 years and is described as an outstanding evangelist. Public invited to attend sermons, songs, and support the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Poythress
Norfolk
R. L. Williamson
First Christian Church
Poythress
Wanted at Once Large Clean Cotton Rags
The Star Office seeks large clean cotton rags at once must be clean for use in operations. No other details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Chambers Plan Home Coming Banquet For Gov Byrd
A George Washington Hotel event will honor Gov Harry F. Byrd with a public reception at 6 and a 6.30 banquet. Tickets are sold by Rotary Kiwanis Lions and American Legion secretaries by 6:15. Notable attendees include Henry Shirley and William Carson. Byrd will not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Chamber of Commerce and Civic Clubs
Harry F. Byrd
Andrew Bell
Chamber
Bell
Rotary
Kiwanis Lions
American Legion
Freedom Cash Frustrated At Canyon City Riot
Thirteen convicts tried to break out of the Colorado penitentiary during a cell house fire in Canyon City on February 1. Guard Danny Reardon, blamed for quelling the October riot that left 13 dead, is reported dying from stab wounds inflicted by inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon City
Col
Colorado Penitentiary
Danny Reardon
Negro Flashes Knife in Local Barber Shop
George Folk, a colored youth and bootblack, drew a long knife in a barber shop yesterday, causing patrons to flee. Police arrested him. he received a sixty day jail sentence and a four dollar fine with costs. His knife was seized by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Folk
George
For Rent Modern six room house on Leicester Street
For rent a modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street with immediate possession. Contact B. M. Sullivan for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
Immediate
Poseession
Williams Begins Eight Year Term as Circuit Judge
Judge Philip Williams started a full eight year term today in the seventeenth judicial circuit serving Frederick Clarke Warren and Shenandoah counties plus Winchester. He also begins an eight year term as judge of the Corporation Court and is noted as a leading Northern Virginia lawyer and former Winchester city solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
Circuit Court of
Frederick County
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Williams
John Garland Pollard
Julian W. Baker
Frank B. Whiting
Clarke County
Byrd
Frederick
Clarke
Warren
Shenandoah
Winchester
Corporation Court
Virginia
Death summons Arthur Lee at home in Clarke
Arthur A. Lee a longtime Clarke county resident died at home after a lengthy illness at age 80. He farmed all his life building a highly cultivated farm and was regarded as a good citizen and Methodist Episcopal Church South member. He was married 52 years to Frances Rebecca Fiddler and leaves eight sons and three daughters, two sisters, 32 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at Burnt Factory Church Sunday at 1 pm with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Lee
Burnt Factory
Clarke County
Mr. Lee
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Lee
Frances Rebecca Fiddler
Clagge County
George W., Pearl
Jesse Lee
Walter Lee
Winchester
Samuel
John
Charles
Daniel Lee
Frederick County
Mollie Hillyard
Clarke
Edith Lee
Frederick
Annie Lee
Mollie Lee
Fannie Owens
Berkeley County
W. Va
Mr. Clark
Brucetown
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Big City
W. R. Lileyett
Harvey L. Fishpaw
I. Swartz
Roy P. Duvall
John H. Bromley
John M. Fishpaw
Friendship Fire Company Meeting and Sermon Notice
All members are asked to meet at Friendship Hall Sunday evening at 7 o'clock prompt. The company will march to Christ Episcopal Church on West Boscawen Street for the annual sermon. Every member is urged to be present. Fred W. Forney, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Friendship Hall
Christ Episcopal Church
West Boscawen Street
Fred W. Forney
Last Rites Set for Winchester Leader John S Miller
Funeral services for prominent Winchester businessman John S. Miller who died after a long illness will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from his Fairmont Avenue home. Rev. F. T. McFaden and Rev. Robt. B. Nelson will officiate. Burial is in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include Dr. P. W. Boyd and G. Clarence Miller. honorary pallbearers list local figures. Winchester Gun Club issued resolutions of regret, noting Miller helped organize the first local gun club over forty years ago and was a top hunter and conservation advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns. Miller
Winchester
Fairmont Avenue
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Robt. B. Nelson
Christ
Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron
P. W. Boyd
B. M. Knight
R. T. Bryarly
Baker Chamblin
Robert W. Schulz
Warren Grim
G. Clarence Miller
Fred S. Boyd
John S. Solenberger
Jack Breckenridge
Godfrey Miller
James B. Russell
B. West Baker
Joseph H. Funkhouser
Wm. T. Chamblin
Robert L. Glaize
H. D. Fuller
R. Frank Barr
Jacob H. Yost
C. Vernon Eddy
George H. Hardy
Fred Barr
George W. Keller
Walter Miller
Harry Miller,Jr
Sam. M. Chiles
Hiett
Winchester Gun Club
Miller
Mr. Miller
Arthur Seabright
Seabright
Ninties
Virginia
Ford Anderson
Capon River
Have Your Car Washed and Greased at Whert's Garage
Advertisement for Whert's Garage offering nightly grease and wash services with guaranteed expert work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whert
Porter Rhodes bill would add 1600 miles to Virginia roads
Richmond reports a week of public hearings on legislation as the Porter Rhodes highway bill moves to the Senate. The measure would distribute 1600 miles of new roads across counties, eight to twenty five miles per county, aiming to aid rural districts and farm to market links. Public debate featured Roanoke's John W. McCauley arguing funds are insufficient and gas and license taxes may fund future loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
General Assembly
House
Senate
Holland Senate
John W. McCauley
Roanoke
McCauley
Ashton Dovell
Williamsburg
Dovell
Page Hight
Alesbury Sentenced to Twelve Years in Penitentiary
Raymond Alesbury pleaded guilty to attempted criminal assault on Miss Margaret Evans after a swift grand jury process. Judge Williams sentenced him to twelve years in the penitentiary, avoiding the death penalty per prosecuting attorney's recommendation. The crime occurred January 22 on North Kent Street as the victim walked home from work. rescuers arrived after she screamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Alesbury
Corporation Court
Margaret Evans
Tom Boyd
Alesbury
Williams
Reardon
Miss Evans
North Kent Street
George Brooks
Onlu
Handley School Dental Clinic Proves Public Health Success
The Handley Schools report a successful start to the new school dental clinic serving first through sixth graders. Dr. Pumphrey, with eight years in children’s dentistry, leads a program offering care at one third the normal cost, aided by parents and faculty cooperation. The service aims to reach more children and extend into future presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Schools
Pumphrey
Handley Faculty
Cate
Sev
Winchester Park Association Chooses Officers for 1930
The Winchester Park Association outlined a 1930 program after six months of work since forming in June 1929. About 2,341 dollars was raised with 2,050 dollars spent. plans include further park improvements and a potential three week visit by a Middle Atlantic Baseball League team to use the park as training grounds. Directors for 1930 were elected and will meet on Monday night February 3 to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park Association
Winchester
Middle Atlantic Baseball League
Association
W. A. Baker
K. W. Adams
E. C Yost
P. D. Miller
F. W. Forney
J. H. Henry
Dr. L. M. Allen
W. Nelson Page
L. E. Armel
E. A. Growl
H. Russell Potts
H. Clay Manuel
C. B. Mallory
J. B. Newlin
Rev
R. B. Nelson
G. W. Clowser
F. Foreman
Basketball Doubleheader at Handley Gym Monday Night
The Red Birds face Aldie and G. A. A. in a Monday 7:30 p.m. doubleheader at Handley Gym with admission 35 cents. Separately experts dispute claims on diamond value comparing flawless emeralds of equal size and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Birds
Aldie
Monnight
Handley Gym
Nurse Acquitted in Fisher Trial Sparks Courtroom Frenzy
Miss Luella Wetsel a Harrisonburg practical nurse was acquitted by Mineral County jurors in a case tied to Dr Otto Fisher serving a ten year term. The verdict ends one of two trials connected to the death of Miss Lonnie Beckone with other charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven Farrabee
Mer
Fisher
Miss Beckone
Rouss Firemen to Hear Sermon by Dr McFaden
Arrangements are in place for the annual Rouss Fire Company service at Capitol Theatre tomorrow afternoon with Dr. F T McFaden preaching. Firemen meet at 11 to march to the theatre for the 3 pm program, featuring choir and quartet, hymns, organist Miss Betty DeNil, and prayers by church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Fire Company
Capitol Theatre
Fire Com
F. T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
S. L. Blickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
F. M. Reynolds
Liam W. Glass
Noel Renner
Carl. Cather
Benjamin Fuller
R. R
Sartelle
Robert Snapp
F. Amos Fineham
Joseph Hodgson
Robert McC. Glass
A. T. Lansford
Fred Barr
Robert Barr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Handley High School
Henry G Shirley
William EE. Carson
Virginia “Commission On Conservation” and Development
Charles P. McVicar
Chamber of Commerce
Robert B. Nelson
Harry Haines
Holmes Fries
Harold Lucas
Vernon Norton
Sylvia Grim
R. Gray Williams
F. I. Buckley
Nelson Page
Reynolds
C. W. Trenary
Hugh 8. Duffey
S. D. McFadden
Harry K
Freedom Cash
Associated Press
Negro
17Th Circuit
Arthur Lee
Valley
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Shenandoah Valley
Florida
John S. Miller
Old Dominion
Handley Dental Clinic
Dr. Pumphrey
Park Association
BABY
Kerpstown
Luella Wetsel
Harrisonburg
Rouss
Dr. McFaden
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