Murder Plot Hearing Ends Sudden as Witness Testifies
In Baton Rouge Senator Huey P Long postponed the murder plot hearing indefinitely. George Red Davis testified former East Baton Rouge deputies Parker and Davis conspired to kill Long for 14000 dollars, with attempts at the governor's mansion and Maringouin lodge thwarted by state police.
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Baton Rouge
Huey P. Long
Long
George
Red) Davis
East Baton Rouge Parish
Fred » Parker
Davis
Parker
State House
Maringouin
East Baton Rouge
Lobdell Hardware Company
Robert L. Pettit
Fred O’rourke
Standard Oil Company of Louisiana
O’rourke
Red Davis
Groundhog Club Holds Meeting and Birthday Party
The Groundhog Club, formed 27 years ago from a barber shop remark, held its annual meeting with about 30 members at luncheon. Members voted on new officers while noting that Groundhog Day is each member’s birthday, tracing the club’s origin to L. I. Runkel and R. P. Fairbairn on February 2, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. I. Runkel
Milwaukee Board of Trade
R. P. Fairbairn
Club
Wilbur Hall Announces Virginia Conservation Program
Wilbur C. Hall, newly named chairman of Virginia Commission on Conservation and Development, prepares to present to the public works administration a $10,000,000 plan for Virginia. The draft emphasizes water resources development and a statewide geological survey, with final expenditures likely reaching about $100,000,000 under Roosevelt's expanded works program.
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Richmond
Vsa
Wilbur C. Hall
Virginia Commission On Conservation and Development
Public Works Administration
Virginia
Hall
Roosevelt
Who Is Greater Roosevelt or Geo Washington
The Winchester Debating Society at Whitacre schoolhouse will host a forensics match on Wednesday night February 6 at 8 o'clock. The debate pits Roosevelt against George Washington with the Luttrells as affirmative and the Luttrells brothers Ford Howard and J D as negative. The school expects a large crowd and will serve cats as refreshments to raise funds for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Debating Society
Whitacre School
Roosevelt
George Washington
Ernest
Arthur
Alfred Luttrell
Ford
Howard
J. D. Luttrell
Whitacre
Last Rites Held For W S Bromley This Afternoon
Relatives from Washington D C Richmond and other places attended the last rites for William S Bromley 69 at his home on the Berryville Pike. Services were held at 2 pm with Rev Luther A Thomas reading Abide With Me and Grit The Consoler. Burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Louis Magphis Duvall Nelson Bruce Bromley Seldon O Bryan and John Rodman Jr.
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Washington
D. C
Richmond
William
Bromley
Berryville Pike
Luther A. Thomas
Grae Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron
Thomas
Grit
Louis Magphis
Duvall
Nelson
Bruce Bromley
Seldon O'Bryan
John Rodman, Jr
Mrs Larue Barrick Qualifies as Administratrix
Mrs Larue Barrick widow of the late Guy E Barrick, who was found dead at his Greenwood home, has qualified as administratrix of his estate. She posted bond of 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larue Barrick
Guy E. Barrick
Greenwood
Here
Violet Sharpe Cleared In Lindbergh Case Probe
New Jersey officials moved to clear Violet Sharpe, a Morrow household maid, saying she will be cleared as defense notes suggesting she resembled the kidnapper. The state plans rebuttal testimony from servants and the Earle Street car sighting near the Hudson ferry.
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Flemington
N. J
New Jersey
Violet
Lindbergh
Robert Peacock
Miss Sharpe
Dwight W. Morrow
Charles A. Lindbergh
Peter H. Sommer
Morrow
Ernest Miller
Englewood
Oterm
Cone
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New York
Violet Sharpe
New York Times
Ee Morrow
Baldridge Transfer Shrinks Capitol Theatre Leader’s Stay
Tom Baldridge, longtime manager of Winchester's Warner Brothers Capitol Theatre, announced he will be transferred to a Warner Brothers theatre in Washington, D C, effective Monday. He took over on March 1 1933 after replacing Frank Boucher and helped raise the Capitol to a leading position in western Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Baldridge
Warner Brothers Capitol
Warner Brothers
Washington, D. C
Baldridge
Frank Boucher
The
Capitol
Virginia
Illinois
Georgia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Winchester
Opening Day Brisk Rush At Winchester Greyhound Terminal
About 1500 people visited Winchester's new Greyhound Bus Terminal at opening time. More than 1000 visitors registered for six free trips to major U S cities offered by the lines. The terminal opened at 9 am with regular coaches and a lively crowd, while cafeterias and booths drew steady crowds. Local businesses display Apple Blossom Festival and Shenandoah Caverns ads in the lobby exhibiting bloom scenes and local attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Greyhound
Gaerne
C. D. Puckett
Soddy Haines
Erill
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Handley
Shenandoah Caverns, Inc
Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington, D. C
Caverns
Washington
Rouss Fire Company Holds Annual Sermon Service
The annual sermon and memorial service of the Rouss Fire Company is set for Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Capitol Theatre. Members should meet at the Rouss Engine House at 2 30 to attend, with a call to loyalty and large attendance. President M D Weaver signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Fire Company
Capitol Theatre
Rouss
M. D. Weaver
Feed the Birds South End Hose Co Meeting
The South End Hose Company calls a business meeting Monday night February 4 to decide important matters. Full attendance requested per secretary note.
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South End Hose CO
Mrs Byrd sails to meet explorer in New Zealand
Mrs. Byrd plans a trip to Dunedin New Zealand to meet her husband on his Antarctic expedition. She cites a latest report from Little America Alaska base of Rear Admiral Byrd’s team and says the party could arrive early next month. She will depart San Pedro California for New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Little America
Dunedin
New Zealand
San Pedro
Cal
C C C Elects New Directors And Officers
The Chamber of Commerce elected four new directors for two years Sam C Brooks R E Buncutter John Glover and Joe Hodgson by secret ballot The old board members Wendell Goode B H Hamman W M Krise and James P Reardon remain Directors Krise elected president for the year with Wilbur M Krise as power company manager Also named were Sam C Brookes vice president Andrew Bell secretary and Howard Solenberger treasurer Bell has served 14 terms as secretary Directors tentatively set February 12 for the annual meeting with plans for prominent speakers and a joint observance with city clubs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Directorate
Sam C. Brooks
R. E. Buncutter
John Glover
Joe Hodgson
Wendell Goode
B. H. Hamman
W. M. Krise
James P. Reardon
Krise
Wilbur M. Krise
Northern Virginia Power Company
Sam C. Brookes
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Andrew Bell
Howard Solenberger
Solenberger and Co
Bell
Chamber of Commerce
C. R. Anderson
Avalon Inn Dance Night Promises Free Spaghetti
Announcement for a Saturday night at the Avalon Inn two miles from town in Virginia. It invites friends to a newest, congenial social. The event features dancing and a free spaghetti platter.
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Avalon Inn
Illness Fatal to Mrs Conrad in Winchester Last Night
Mrs. Bryan Conrad a Virginia social figure dies after long illness at 11 10 pm at 202 West Boscawen street Winchester figures include five colonial governors in her lineage funeral set for Mount Hebron burial in Mount Hebron and local civic roles noted her marriage to Col. Conrad in 1909 at Salt Lake City with strong family ties to Geddes Geffroy and Haz ard families in the region dedicating her life to civic projects and Legion Auxiliary leadership with Century Club and Needle Work Guild service.
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Bryan Conrad
Virginia
Winchester
West Boscawen Street
Conrad
Philadelphia
Kathryn Allen Geddes
Theron Geddes
Cincinnati
Ohio
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ida Bush Geffroy
Newport, R
Catherine Allen
Oliver Hazzard Geffroy
The
Rio Grande Western Railroad
Conrad Ny
Micholas “Easton
Newport
R. I
Greene
Varick
American Legion Auxiliary
Century Club
Needle Work Guild
World News at a Glance: Key Events Across Cities
Richmond officials report the execution of Richmond Robert Mais and Walter Legenza for murder kidnapping and robbery. Virginia opens a new fine arts museum in August. Mrs. Byrd travels from Boston to Dunedin to join her husband returning from Antarctica. Violet Sharpe linked to the Lindbergh case to be cleared, Wilentz says. Huey Long delays murder plot hearing. London hosts Anglo French talks turning to stabilization.
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Richmond
Robert Mais
Walter Legenza
Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston
R. E. Byrd, Jr
Dunnedin
New Zealand
Antarctica
Flemington
N. J
New Jersey
Violet Sharpe
Wilentz
Baton Rouge
Huey P. Long
London
Mother Shot in Quarrel Over Care of Invalid Wife
Kankakee Illinois February 2 193? Mrs Mary Dixon 40 is killed by gunfire in a quarrel over care of her 90 year old invalid relation. Her son Herbert Dowd 16 is critically wounded. John Dixon 72 father in law is held as the shooter after an argument over the care of Dixon's invalid wife. The elder Mrs Dixon lay in bed unable to move and witnessed the shooting.
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Kankakee
Ill
Mary Dixon
Herbert Dowd
Dixon
John Dixon
Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags for Star Office
Advertisement item seeking large clean cotton rags for wholesale beer business. Notes good business and reason for selling with little capital required. Call or write W. A. B. care Star for details. action urged quickly.
States Struggle to Provide Aid Amid Relief Crisis
AP reports state legislatures face a tough task funding relief with new taxes and bonds while governors plead for federal direction. Pennsylvania requests 20.9 million for February. New York and city seek about 50 million more, Delaware runs on credit, and North Carolina lists 70 000 on federally funded work relief. Virginia counties prepare for direct relief, while West Virginia notes improved relief position though one in four families remains on aid.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New York
New York City
North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Relief Administration
Annual Sermon and Memorial Service of Sarah Zane Fire Co
Memorial service details for the Sarah Zane Fire Company to be held Sunday at 7 30 p m in the U Church All members should assemble at the hall by 7 15 p m The notice also mentions a radio clearance sale with radios priced from 5 to 24 50 opening January 31 and credits R B Brown captain
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Miller & In
Sarah Zane Fire CO
U. Church
Frederics Vita-Tonic Wave Specials at Du Four Beauty Shoppe
Special offers on permanent wave spiral and croquing crochet nibncle at Frederics Vita-Tonic. Du Four Beauty Shoppe advertises affordable pricing, with a phone contact and date range for the sale, inviting customers to visit or call for appointments.
Two Gangsters Face Electric Chair for Crime Spree
Massa and Legenza faced execution at the West Virginia penitentiary after a tri state spree that included murder kidnapping and robberies. They were electrocuted in quick succession with two shocks each and pronounced dead by the prison physician. Witnesses noted calm appearances as hooded heads were strapped for the lethal current.
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Ond
Robert Massa
Walter Legenza
Legenza
Tri-State
Mais
Rice M. Youell
Huband
Syre Legenza
R. V. Lancaster
Fred Seiler
Salvation Army
Prison Board
William C. McCraw
Herbert Mann
Youell
Levenza
New York
Truth About Beauty Aids and Old Revolution Accounts
Mary C Phillips reviews Skin Deep a new book in Handley Library circulation. It accompanies 100000000 Guinea Pigs, both drawing on Consumers’ Research files to list beauty aids and compare their harmlessness while criticizing gaps in federal regulation. It also notes Lance Down, a witness account of early Russian Revolution days.
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Mary.c.phillips
Handley Library
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Adi Oe
Mais, Legenza
Red” Davis
South Street
Marmot
Groundhog Club
Wilbur Hall
Geo. Washington
W. S. Bromley
Maid
Popular Theatre Manager
Warren County
Front Royal News
Star Today
Union
Mrs. Byrd
Explorer
World News
R. B. Brown
E. M. Huband
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