Doomed Youth Gets Commutation to Life in Prison
Lawrence Fleet an 18 year old murderer of William F Keller faced execution by electric chair on April 28 but Gov John Garland Pollard commuted the sentence to life imprisonment. Relatives were unreachable and Fleet appeared unbothered, eating and playing cards in jail. The youth recently professed conversion and was baptized by immersion in the jail tub with witnesses. John C Wallace Jr Fleet’s friend returned to Baltimore after the verdict, answering questions about the case while defense of innocence faded under swift justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garland Pollard
State
Lawrence Fleet
William F. Keller
Joseph Fleet
Lawrence
Fleet
Pannett
Philip Williams
Corporation Court
Cartney H. Anderson
Assembly of God
Sheriff Pannett
Mr. Anderson
Wallace
Baltimore
John C. Wallace, Jr
Pal
Keller
Calhoun Street
Mr. Keller
Governor's Court Rules Death Penalty for Winchester Murder
Judge Philip Williams sentences 18 year old Lawrence Fleet to death by electric chair for first degree murder of hardware merchant William Keller in Winchester Virginia. Execution set for April 28 1932 with certified judgment copy to be sent to Richmond penitentiary Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
Corporation Court
Lawrence Fleet
William FP. Keller
Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth
William Keller
Winchester
Virginia
Wrence Fleet
Richmond
Rouss Firemen Attend Sunday Worship Service
The Charley Rouss Fire Company held its annual religious service at the Palace Theatre with the Winchester Concert Band leading the procession from the engine house. Sermon by Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden and prayers by Rev. E. A. Lambert followed hymns and choirs, under the direction of Floyd Haines and Dr. R. R. Sartelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Charley Rouss
Winchester Concert Band
Lee Lamp
F. T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
E. A. Lambert
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Jesus
Gabriel
Pilgrims
Tannhauser
Wagner
Towner
Floyd Haines
R. R. Sartelle
W. H. McIlwee
John Anderson
Joe Haines
John Carpenter
Edward Sartelle
Austin Sloat
Alexander Lunsford
Hugh Duffey
Nelson Page
Eugene Russell
Claude Grim
S. R. Willey
Samuel Renner
Robert Snapp
Joe Hodgson
Benjamin Fuller
Autoist Arrested For Making Noises In City Limits
Clarence Pope of Valley avenue and Middle road was arrested by Winchester police on a charge of making unnecessary noises with his automobile by backfiring within city limits. He posted $17 collateral at police headquarters for trial before Police Justice Donald L. Weems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Pope
Valley Avenue
Middle Road
Winchester
Pope
Donald L. Weems
For Sale Stock hogs at B and O stock yards
For sale stock hogs available Wednesday and Thursday at B and O stock yards. Listing shows address 8-1p-31 R. 8S. Loy. Multiple details are terse and require confirmation from the yards.
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B.&o
Mixed Load Livestock Next Wednesday and Terrier for Sale
Mixed load livestock next Wednesday February 10. 6 1 21 John M Fishpaw. Wanted to find owner or good home for young male wire haired terrier. Phone 41 J or 421.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M
West Virginia Horticultural Society Meets in Martinsburg
The thirty-ninth annual WV State Horticultural Society convention opens at 9:15 AM in Martinsburg Market House with Virginia orchardists expected. Sessions cover spraying, marketing, soil management, new apples, experimental work, and a four-state joint session with state and government officials attending.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
West Virginia State Horticultural Society
Virginia
Wea State
Byrd
Healey
Virginia State Department of Agriculture
Wells A. Sherman
E Fruits and Vegetables Division
United States Departent of Agriculture
E. C. Sherwood
F. J. Schneiderhan
West Virginia
Penny W. Miller
Paw Paw
E C. Auchter
G. S. Ralston
England
A. P. Hedrick
State
Geneva
N. Y
W. H. Pierre
H. E. Knowlton
Pierre Schon
General Motors Corporation
Fred. Garlock
Washington
M. M. Neely
John W. Brown
Winchester Park Association Meeting Tonight
The Winchester Park Association holds its regular monthly meeting at 8 o'clock tonight in the Common Council Chamber City Hall. All members are urged to attend as the baseball season soon to begin will be discussed and important business addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park Association
Common Council
February Special at Beauty Nook for Eugene Permanent Wave
February special at Beauty Nook offers Genuine Eugene Permanent Wave for 6.50. Phone 1312 for appointments and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Beauty Nook
Forney Beauty Shop to Close Through Friday
Forney beauty shop announces a temporary closure through Friday due to unspecified reasons. The notice provides no specific reopen time or contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forney Beauty Shop
Virginia Delegation backs Byrd for Democratic nomination
Virginia lawmakers including two senators and nine House members endorse Harry Flood Byrd for the Democratic presidential nomination urging active campaigning. They argue Virginia should not bind the delegation to a favorite son and favor a real Byrd campaign to win the presidency amid domestic crises and world tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Harry Flood Byrd
Democratic House
Virginia General Assembly
House
T. McCall Frazier
Byrd
John Garland Pollard
Virginia
Richmond
W. T. Reed
State Government Reorganization Commission
Glass
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
United States
House of Representatives
General Assembly of Virginia
Learn to Dance at Washington Hotel Weeknights
Dance classes offered at the Washington Hotel every Thursday night from 2 to 8 PM with sessions Mon through Wed and Friday. Instruction covers basic steps and social dance forms for beginners and intermediate students.
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Washington Hotel
Sarah Zane Fire Company Votes to Attend Service
The Sarah Zane Fire Company regular meeting in North Braddock discussed inviting members to attend a February 28 service. Letters from local officials about a pension bill and a Washington birthday parade in Alexandria were noted. The group debated venue for an annual sermon and approved related plans.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
George Sumption
Richard B. Brown
George W. Stover
Mr. Stover
North Braddock
Alexandria
W. Lee Fisher
George Washington
United States
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
T. Russell Cather
House
Joseph S. Denny
Richmond
Winchester
Legislators Grapple With Problems In Virginia Senate
Virginia State Senator T Russell Cather discusses a 1932 General Assembly facing more than 150 bills and broad issues. Redistricting to nine congressional districts and county government reforms dominate efforts to increase local control and economy, with plans still uncertain for this session or next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Russell Cather
Virginia
General Assembly
Corporation Court
Roanoke
Congress
General Tea Commission
Economy
Senate
Equitable Life Holds Meeting For Two Districts
The Equitable Life Assurance Society held its district meeting for the Shenandoah Valley and Cumberland districts at the George Washington Hotel featuring a 12 30 luncheon. Thomas B. Sweeney Wheeling agency manager spoke on 1931 accomplishments noting premiums covered claims and 160000000 remained to invest in gilt edge securities.
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
Shenandoah Valley
Cumberland
George Washington Hotel
Thomas B. Sweeney
Wheeling
W. Va
Equitable
Sweeney
A. H Cummings
C. Slaven
O. C Hileman
Lawrence Herrell
C. E. Burke
Hileman
Herrell
Burke
W. M. Einglehart
C. C. James
R. H. Kershner
M. 8S. Guard
J. R. Thompson
J. C. Edwards
T. W. Barnard
A. B. Arnold
L. L. Shercliff
W. J. Rush
C. T. Riley
F A. Shuler
L. Saville
J.T. Condon
J. D. Caldwell
Winchester Steam Laundry Daily Notices Mention Naval Armament
A fragmented item notes daily routine at Winchester Steam Laundry with a date and schedule. It mentions naval guns fired until 1780 using priming and match rope, alongside weekday markers Mon Wed Sat. The readable content blends ordinary laundry business with historical artillery practice.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Statement By Dr Allen On Water Supply
City health officer Dr Lewis M Allen issued a statement denying recent reports that the water supply is impure. He affirmed all tap water is pure and safe for drinking and all uses, contradicting contrary claims.
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Dr. Allen
Lewis M. Allen
The
Star
Virginia
Winchester
Prominent Stephens City Resident Dies of Heart Attack
Li years one of the prominent residents of Stephens City died at his home Sunday morning from a heart attack. He was 76, born near Lynchburg and spent most of his life in Stephens City. He retired from mercantile work and was active in church and civic affairs, long guiding the Sunday School and helping found the People's Bank. He is survived by a widow, a brother in Philadelphia, nieces and nephews, with funeral tomorrow at 11 in South.
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Stephens City
Adams
Lynchburg
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
People’s Bank
Mollie D. Weaver
James Adams
Philadelphia
Green Hill Cemetery
Edgar Lineburg
Julian Steele
Smith Indicates Willingness To Run If Democratic Nomination Offered
Alfred E. Smith signals readiness to reenter national politics if the Democratic convention offers him the nomination. He states he will not wage a pre convention campaign and will lead his party if chosen, while stressing Hands Off other candidates. The remarks follow a mixed New York press reaction and suggest a possible contest at Chicago.
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iBy
Associated Press
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Yorke
Smith Roment
Chicago
Smith
Ashington
Washington
South
Northwest
Fifth Avenue
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Usher
Glemeny
Anderson
Jurist
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West Virginia State Society
MR. Byrd
Sarah Zane CO
Dr. Harlee
Herman H. Hable
United Brethren Church
C. B. Harlee
Henry G. Dalton
Cleveland
James A. Campbell
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
Dalton
Pickands, Mather & Co
MR. Cather
Equitable Life
L.A. Adams
Royal Stork
Bukharest
Romania
Ileana
Archduke Anton of
Garner
Baker
Gov. Pollard
Roosevelt
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