Not Likely to End Case Today in Romney Murder Trial
Walter Crabtree through his attorney H E Shores sought a mistrial citing unlawful handcuffing on January 27. Judge Hughes overruled. defense presented character witnesses and alienist testimony. Proceedings continue with expected arguments and jury instructions. crowd attendance remains high in Hampshire county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crabtree
H. E. Shores
A. G. Hughes
Crabtree
Shores
West Virginia
Roman
John Blue
W. W. Keister
Paul Harmison
A. G. Shaw
G. W. Arnold
A. E. Peters
Floyd King
Gutherie and
Denham
Romney
Hughes
Little Court House
Hampshire County
Keyser
Saville
E. L. Luttrell
Edward H. White
Cumberland
Sylvan Retreat County Insane Hospital
Eugene V. Weems Stricken by Paralysis at Chevy Chase
Word reached Donald L. W. that Eugene V. Weems Sr. suffered paralysis at his Chevy Chase Maryland home. He was a longtime Winchester resident active in business and social circles, involved with a Mexican sugar refining venture and a director at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. He previously lived on Fairmont Avenue and later moved to Chevy Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. W
Gene V. Weems, Sr
Chevy Chase
Aa Weems
Eugene V. Weems, Sr
Winchester
Weems
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Fairmont Avenue
Charles H. Harper
Mr. Weems
Chevy Chase, Md
Advertising of Lot Sale Brings A Suit In Court
In Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Williams hears the case of Wm. M. Richard versus Conrad Realty Company and Charles R. Conrad of Harrisonburg Va. The suit seeks 136 dollars claiming overpayment on a public auction contract for Richards lots in Winchester. Richards had advanced 1,000 dollars for publicity including advertising a band prizes. The bill allegedly exceeded the 1,000 by 136 dollars and Richard seeks repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Williams
Wm. M. Richard
Conrad Realty Company
Charles R. Conrad
Harrisonburg
Richards
Winchester
Richard
Sermon to Rouss Firemen at Capitol Theatre Service
Rev Dr McFaden preached the annual service for Charley Rouss Fire Company at the Capitol Theatre. The Winchester Concert Band performed, with readings by local pastors and hymns led by the Reuss male choir. About 200 firemen attended, marching from Rouss hall in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Theatre
Charley Rouss’ Fire Company
Winchester Concert Band
F. T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Rouss Hall
McFaden
S. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
Murray D Mitchell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
F. M. Reynolds
Reuss
Jesus
Lee Lamp
Ine
Seafoods and Liberal Arts College Bills Face Assembly Hearings
Virginia lawmakers prepare for a busy week with hearings on seafood legislation and a proposed women’s liberal arts college at Charlottesville. The panels will also weigh Gov. Pollard reforms, workmen’s compensation, and pilot rate-change requests as nominations and site debates shape the agendas. The seafood hearing starts 3 p.m. with possible extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
General Assembly
Liberal Arts College For Women
Senate Committee On Fish and Game
House Committee
Chesapeake and Its Tributaries
Fisheries Commission
Lberal Arts College For
Charlottesville
Women’s College
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Harrisonburg
Fredericksburg
Two Roads
Holt Commission
Friendship Fire Company Attends Church Services
About 200 members of the Friendship Fire Company attended the annual religious service at Christ Episcopal Church in Winchester. The service featured hymns from the church hymnal, the company song Old Friendship, and a sermon by Rev. Robert B. Nelson in place of Bishop Henry St. George Tucker. Cyril Mee sang a solo and the Friendship Quartet offered an anthem. names of deceased members were read aloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Company
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Henry St. George Tucker
Virginia
Winchester
Cyril Mee
Friendship Quartette
Aubrey Carpenter
Hugh Grim
William Grove
Roger Leafe
Hollie McCoy
George Newlin
J. M. Pangle
Rercival Stryker
Robert M. Ward
William M. Flemister
Kelly
Ware
Norman Chrismarae
Storm dog guards master in death near Front Royal
Front Royal Virginia February 3 A storm lashed dog stood over the frozen body of his master in a snow filled lane and barked feebly as rescuers approached Randall K Brown 40 died of exposure after helping a neighbor with a horse The dog dragged him toward his home where doctors pronounced death from exposure An inquest was deemed unnecessary Brown survived by a widow two children his mother and several siblings Funeral services were held at the home and interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Randall K. Brown
Brown
M. Kipps
Oliver Brown
Reggie Brown
I. C. Brown
T. H. Brown
R. W. Updige
Nanie Weaver
Washington, D. C
Olive Ennis
Philadelphia
Omer
Carson Brown
Bentonville
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Park Association Meeting Postponed To Wednesday Nite
The Winchester Park Association postpones its meeting to Wednesday night at City Hall Council Chamber. Directors attending a banquet in honor of former Governor H. F. Byrd prompted the change. the election of officers remains on the agenda and aims for broad director representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park Association
George Washington Hotel
H. F. Byrd
Park Association
Council Chamber
City Hall
For Rent at 423 W Leicester Street Immediate Possession
Real estate rental notice lists modern G room house at 423 West Leicester Street offered by B M Sullivan with immediate possession. Classified line notes 11-22-1p-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Many Persons Arrested Over Week End
The Winchester police department reports a busy weekend with twelve arrests for offenses from minor headlights violations to drunken driving. Collisions at Main and Gerrard injured Betty Strother. charges included illegal liquor possession and loitering. Two drivers for one light violations posted $3 collateral for afternoon appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Main
Gerrard Streets
Chrysler
Mack Strother
Strasburg
Buick
Charles Massie
Strother
Betty Strother
Harry Brown
Elsie Lavender
Highland Avenue
Arthur Minghini
Harry Trena?y
Clifford Street
Elmer Mason
George Smith
F. F. Ashley
Kern Street
Edward J. Kiernan
Oscar Lewin, Jr
Philip Russell
George Wyncoop
Berryville
Little Son of Mr. Kitchen Dies
Infant Thomas Nathan Kitchen died at 2 months and 23 days after illness. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Charles H Kitchen sister Bettie brother Henry. Formerly Gladys Rogers of Macedonia. Funeral held at 3:30 pm officiated by Rev W L Dudley with Macedonia interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nathan Kitchen
Charles H. Kitchen
Southert Street
Bettie
Henry
Kitchen
Gladys Rogers
Macedonia
W. L. Dudley
Church of Christ
Winchester Boy Killed by Newark Officer In Car Theft Case
Lawrence J. Russell 23 formerly of Winchester and now in Newark was shot and killed by a Newark police officer after a traffic stop. Russell had borrowed his brother in law Joseph Schmitt s car for a ride and police believed the car was stolen, leading to a fatal gunfire exchange. His body is to be interred here as relatives await fuller details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. Russell
Winchester
Newark
N. J
Joseph Schmitt
Charlee W. Grimm
South
Cameron Street
Grimm
Schmitt
Mr. Russell
Florence V. Russell
Tena
Russell
Mi Hlaw
Cripple Clinic Set for February 8 at District Nurse Office
The Cripple Clinic will be held at the District Nurse Association offices near the Court House next Saturday. Dr. Allen Voshell of the University of Virginia Hospital will supervise from 10 to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. The event mainly serves children and youths, but adults may also attend for deformity exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Court House
Association
Allen Voshell
University of Virginia Hospital
Annual Sermon To Sarah Zane Firemen Next Sunday Night
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hear an annual sermon preached by Rev. George W. Stover at United Brethren Church next Sunday night February 9 at 7 30. Firemen assemble at 7 o clock and march in a body to the church. A special music program and attractive features are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
South End Hose Company Meeting Tonight at Eight
The South End Hose Company holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock. Secretary notes the meeting will cover business of importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Prohibition Enforcement Transfer Moves Through Congress
President Hoover seeks to shift enforcement from the Treasury to the Justice Department. The House committee reports the bill with a minority dissent urging joint responsibility of the Treasury secretary and attorney general for industrial alcohol permits. Law Enforcement commission favors early passage as Mrs. Ella A. Bell urges stronger action against wet campaign ideas amid mixed legislative prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Placin
Cuse
Prohibition Bureau
Treasury
Justice Department
House
Expenditures Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Law Enforcement Commission
Jusconstant Noware
Eenth A . W. C. T. U
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ella A. Bell
Civic Banquet Tonight Honors Mr. Byrd at George Washington Hotel
Winchester Chamber of Commerce and four civic clubs host a home coming banquet for former Governor Byrd at 6 30 p m in the George Washington Hotel with a 6 30 reception in the lobby. R Gray Williams and Mr Byrd speak. Handley High School orchestra and quartets perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and
American Legion
Byrd
George Washington Hotel
Bell Commerce Chamber
Handley High School
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Williame
Charles P. McVicar
Chamber of Commerce
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Handley
Harry Haines
Holmes
Harold Lucas
Vernon Norton
Sylvia Gunn
F. M. Reynolds
Williams
F. L. Buckley
Nelson Page
Reynolds
C. W.trenary
Philip Willams
Hugh
British and American Navies Seek Compromise Plan
London reports text of a British counter proposal to the French tonnage plan as talks resume at the naval conference. Hugh R. Wilson hints a compromise plan may be presented. Senator Joseph T. Robinson urges patience and outlines American aims including submarine limits and reduced battleship program in pursuit of equality with Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hugh R. Wilson
Wilson
Amer
Certy
United States
Robinson
New York
Joseph T. Robinson
Columbia
Senate
Great Britain
Canadian High Commissioner Peter Larkin Dies in London
Peter Larkin aged 73, Canadian high commissioner at London since 1922, died at his residence after illness following his return from the Hague Reparations Conference. Born in Montreal, he was famed as the "tea king of America" for introducing sealed lead packet tea delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Peter Larkin
Hig
Hague
Canada
United Kingdom
Larkin
Montreal
America
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State
Eugene V. Weems
Dr. McFaden
Rouss
Bessie Kramer
Philip Kramer
Capitol City
L. E. Rice
North Londoun Street
Pollard
Nelson
Shenandoath
Warren County
Ebert
Cord
Auto Parte Corp
Mr. Kitchen
Cripple Clinic
Sarah Zane Firemen
Justice Dept
Minority Report
Mr. Byrd
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