Poisoning Case Ties to West Virginia Whisky
Appomattox County Commonwealth's Attorney forwarded details to Fayetteville authorities about the 4%-year-old Gary Spangler's death from ethyl alcohol in Lynchburg. The boy, brought from Fayetteville by an uncle and grandfather, drank liquor before leaving Fayetteville and died in a Lynchburg hospital after a travel sequence ending at White Sulphur Springs.
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Appomattox
Commonwealth
Watkins Abbitt
Appomattox County
Fayetteville
W. Va
Gary Spangler
Lynchburg
James A. Wilkins
Harry Tredway
Walter Tredway
W. D. Torrence
White Sul
Doctor H L Pippin Killed by Train Near Haysi Virginia
Dr. H L Pippin 60 Bristol resident physician for Splash Dam Coal Corporation was killed instantly when struck by a locomotive on C G O railroad tracks near Haysi Va as he returned from Hays where he walked for a newspaper The engineer blew the whistle but could not avert the accident He died of a broken neck He was a native of Washington County Va and graduate of the Medical College of Virginia class of 1901 He is survived by his wife Ellen Hays Richmond and three sons
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Bristol
H. L. Pippin
Splash Dam Coal Corporation
Buchanan County
Haysi
H. F. Cooper
Splash Dam Goal Corporation
Pippin
Hays
Sophomore Class Elects Officers For Coming Year
Del mar Butch Robinson was elected president Dotty Moore secretary and treasurer while Mrs Garrah and Mr Bennet were named sponsors The vice president will be chosen later The group longtime members since first grade John Kerr has been a key name in their history and leaders inspire high expectations
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Delmar “Butch” Robinson
Dotty Moore
Garrahan
Bennet
John Kerr
Sights Seen in Study Hall
The passage shows students in a study hall scene. Steve Rosenberger works algebra while Elizabeth Rainsberger asks Mr Yates for help. Four boys in new sweaters and Beye Randolph with a new watch. Brooksie spends study hall with Dot as Louise Miller chases Newsettes. Jane Myers walks about the room.
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Steve. Rosenberger
Elizabeth Rainsberger
Mr. Yates
Beye
Randolph
Brooksie
Dot
Louise Miller
Jane Myers
Rocen
Prize awarded in annual poetry contest by UDC
Three years ago Kathrine Rusk won first prize in the Lee poetry contest sponsored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The记 note records eight years ago Handley School scenes with Mr Finley guiding senior girls and Margaret Butsler kneeling in room 25 seeking G. O. Dues. Fifteen years ago the senior class enjoyed an old fashioned party hosted by Mrs. Bond.
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Kathrine Rusk
United Daughters of Confederacy
Handley School
Finley
Margaret Butsler
G. O. Dues
Bond
Domestic life and hobbies news notes
Esta Jackson-Reading articles on domestic life. Margaret Hott-Sketching. Virginia Lee Dick-Swimming and dancing. Colleen Orndorff-Reading about law and collecting speeches. Ruth Cuthbert-Collecting bal ets. Marguerite Kidwell-Collecting snap-shots. Margaret Clowe-Playing ping pong with Sonny. Alma Garber-Chauffeuring for the family.
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Esta Jackson
Margaret Hott
Virginia Lee Dick
Colleen Orndorff
Ruth Cuthbert
Marguerite Kidwell
Margaret Clowe
Sonny
Alma Garber
Chatter A and Local Notices Mix Holiday Reflections
The notes mention Lucille Spillman and Elizabeth Rainsberger flaunting new diamonds while Nancy Groff shows a ring as part of holiday gifts. Handley alumni plan a meeting in Snags and gossip about basketball game results from last Tuesday night in Martinsburg.
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Lucille Spillman
Elizabeth Rainsberger
Ole Handley
Nancy ° Groff
Handley’s
Martinsburg
F. A. Announces Basketball Opener at Handley Gym
F. A. will host Middletown in the Handley Gym on Friday January 13 at 7 30 p m. The F A team invites the public to attend and support the boys for a winning start.
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Handley
Middletown
Handley Gymn
Glee Club Elects Officers Ahead of Spring Concert
The girl’s glee club selects new officers as preparations begin for the spring concert. Members vote on leadership roles to organize performances and coordinate Thursday afternoon rehearsals.
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the Girl's
Road to Reno at Hable's Palace Theater today and Tuesday
Randolph Scott Hope Hampton Glenda Farrell and Helen Broderick star in The Road to Reno a comedy with a wild chase sequence including a stampeding horse and Reno themed antics. Also on bill Fox Newsreel and Lew Lehr comedy provide additional laughs.
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Randolph Scott
Hope Hampton
Glenda Farrell
Helen Broderick
Reno
Palace Theatre
Green Pastures
Fox News
Lew Lehr
Designers clash over color schemes seek harmonious palette
A contrast emerges as the design team debates color schemes agreeing to pursue a more harmonious palette. Key members argue for warmer tones while others push for cooler accents aiming for cohesive branding across materials.
Glee Club elects officers and plans spring concert
The Glee Club held its annual officer election with Jane Dick as president Billie Pappas as vice president and Jane Jolliffe as secretary. The club typically presents a concert in mid March with new melodies and arrangements to surpass last year’s program.
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Glee Club
Miss Haynes
Jane Dick
Billie Pappas
Jane Jolliffe
Lambert Walk Turns Into Lame Walk For Seniors Ring Hype
The article notes students ordered rings and seniors would wear them. It questions a brunette dancer’s behavior and mentions Butch Robinson’s ring and Champ Connor mimicking Ginger Rogers. It ends with a playful jab at Tom Whitham’s sneeze.
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Lambert
M. P
Butch” Robinson
Sue A
Joyce
Champ Connor
Ginger Rogers
Tom Whitham
Martinsburg Game Notes and Alumni Scrutiny
Seen At The Martinsburg Game reports alumni with a new permanent, comments on the crowd and players. Mentions Nancy and Happy, George Bold arguing with a referee, Louis Richards, and Martinsburg preparing for tomorrow’s start with Peggy Anderson and Kernstown University guests observing basketball and coaching tips.
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Nancy
Happy
George
Louis Richards
Martinsburg
Peggy Anderson
Cradle
Kernstown University
Beanie
Handley and
Martinsburg’s
Wife Wouldn't Strike Husband Divorce Granted
In Chicago on January 9 Marie Buckley 25 asked no alimony from Harry Buckley. She testified she could support herself as a gymnasium teacher and described how he beat her when she protested his late poker games. Asked why she didn’t strike back she replied I wouldn’t hit a man I am a lady. The judge granted the divorce.
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Chicago
Marie Buckley
Harry Buckley
Philip J. Finnegan
Tax Forms Mailed to Virginians by March 15
More than 80000 federal income tax blanks have been mailed to Virginians. United States collector N B Early Jr urged taxpayers to return the forms and payment as soon as possible to avoid a last minute rush, noting taxes are due by March 15.
Mortgageed farms in the United States as of 1935
As of January 1, 1935 there were 6 812 350 farms in the United States of which 2 360 000 or 134 9 per cent were mortgaged.
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United States
W.S. H
Sweethearts and Lovers on Stage and Screen
A roster of playful titles and performer names spans theatrical sketches and film acts. Entries include Helen Carper with Cecil Adams and Margare t Athey along with Peggy Anderson and Betty Ann Thomas in various acts.
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Helen Carper
Cecil Adams
Schedule of events for Charles Town and nearby towns
January dates list games or meetings in Charles Town Waynesboro Shepherdstown Hagerstown and Martinsburg with locations Here There and CVAL markers. February marches include Fort Hill Charles Town Wartren County R M A Hagertsown Shepherdstown Martinsburg and more.
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Charles Town
Waynesboro
CVAL
Shepherdstown
Hagerstown
Fort Hill
Wartren County
Hagertsown
Martinsburg
Among Our Cagers Dick Sutton Leads Varsity Forward Roll
Dick Sutton is a second year varsity forward praised as an old hand on the team. He follows in his brother Bob Sutton’s footsteps and is trusted to boost scores this season. Tom Ritter is introduced as a newcomer to the squad.
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Sutt
Bob Sutton
Bo Mimillin
Indiana
Harry Chandler
Kentucky
California
Caliente
Bill Kounter, Jr
Knoxville
Burper Casey
Dog Licenses Payable Now for 1939
The 1939 dog licenses are due at city and county treasurers. Licenses run Jan 11 to Dec 31, 1939 and are payable in January. The state game warden will check unpaid licenses Feb 1, 1939. Fees: male dogs $1, female dogs $3, unsexed dogs $1.
Village holds hearing to ban farm animals in residential areas
Greece New York residents may see a ban on fowl cows swine goats sheep and other animals in residential sections. The plan would allow only cats and dogs and limit each home to two dogs unless newborn puppies. Public hearing set for February 3.
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Greece
N. Y
Varsity Player Emerges From Minute Men
This year he plays forward with Sutt and has moved from the minute men to a full varsity role. Though less experienced than some, he is a valuable team member and expected to contribute greatly.
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Sutt
Sone
Tom
Intra-Mural Season Opens With 75 Boys Participating
About 75 boys join intra-mural basketball this year and plan a first game likely next Tuesday between Army and Navy. Captains listed for Army M Shumaker Harvard L Dunlap Duke Charles Cook Navy Mickey Perry Notre Dame Basil Hayley T c 0 Bill McIntyre USC Gene Dunn Alabama Harold Patton with sponsors Mr. Sibert Mr. Sipe Mr. Legge Mr. Coe Mr. Browning Mr. Joyce Mr. Yates Mr. Bennett.
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Army
Navy
M. Shumaker
Sibert
Harvard
L. Dunlap
Sipe
Duke
Charles Cook
Mr. Legge
Mickey Perry
Mr. Coe
Notre Dame
Basil Hayley
Mr. Browning
T.c
Bill McIntyre
Mr. Joyce
Southern California
Gene Dunn
Mr. Yates
Alabama
Harold Patton
Mr. Bennett
Handley Schedule Promises Busy Week of Activities
The week lists booster club, glee clubs, band practice, assemblies, and two football games. Handley faces Charles Town on Tuesday and Middletown FFA on Friday, with events across Monday to Friday including student activities.
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Boy’s Glee Club
Handley
Charles Town
Girl’s Glee Club
Handley Team Ready Basketball Declares Call for Fans
Handley High urges Winchester citizens and student body to support the basketball team. After the first game, players know weaknesses and practice hard to improve. Officials hope for crowds as large as last fall's football games and strong school backing.
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Handley
Winchester
Be a Good Loser and Cheer for Cumberland Valley
This year marks Cumberland Valley’s first in the league. The coach’s pep talk and crowd support are asked to back the team as they strive to stay in the league. A call goes out for cooperation, good sportsmanship, and strong attendance at 25 cent admission.
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Cumberland Valley Loague
Kansas
Jim Weaver
Cincinnati
Kentucky County
Kentucky
Jimmy Kelly
Fred Apostoli
Arizmendi
Los Angeles
Opinion Day for Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Richmond January 9 opinion day scheduled for the state supreme court of appeals. Petitions and pleadings arrived last week and the court set opinions to be handed down on the second Monday of the session, after a change from the second Tuesday last year.
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Richmond
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Pliny the Elder on man's need to be taught to weep
Pliny the Elder stated that man is the only creature who knows nothing without instruction, unable to speak walk or eat by nature alone, and can do nothing except weep until taught.
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A. Pliny the Elder
Federal agent reviews Roanoke labor dispute over N and W representation
A National Mediation Board representative will inspect a dispute between the AFL System Federation No. 16 and the N and W mechanical department association in Roanoke. The case covers four crafts and up to about 3,800 employees system wide. a preliminary inquiry will determine if an election is warranted.
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Roanoke
National Mediation Board
American Federation of Labor
N. & W. Mechanical Department Association
Norfolk and Western Railway
System Federation No. 16
Railway Employees’ Department
AFL
Mechanical Department Association
Trial opens in brother slaying case at Powhatan Courthouse
Alfred Richie faces circuit court today charged with murdering his brother Joe. A venire of 50 jurors is summoned. Joe Richie was found dead Oct 5 with a shotgun wound to the head. money and clothes were missing. Alfred pleaded not guilty.
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Powhatan
Alfred Richie
Joe
Joe Richie
Here
W. S. Burton
Alfred
Shenandoah Poultry and Grain Shows Set in Strasburg
Shenandoah county hosts its 9th annual grain show and 11th annual poultry and egg show sponsored by local banks and businesses in Strasburg. The grain show runs January 20 and 21, with details to be announced, while the poultry event follows later in February.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Strasburg
Massanutten Bank
Jailor's Wife Foils Attempted Jail Break in Luray
In Luray on a Saturday dawn Mrs Ethel Sedwick alerted Deputy Sheriff Rumsey Sedwick to a jail break in progress. Vance Rickard sixteen or seventeen was found digging an opening in the wall with a bucket handle while twelve other prisoners were nearby. Rickard had recently been sentenced for removing Miss Elsie Broyles car and abandoning it.
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Luray
Ethel Sedwick
Rumsey Sedwick
Vance Rickard
Young
Richard
House of Correction
Elsie Broyles
Pirates on the market stir baseball world in 1939 chatter
A New York summary notes Pirates being marketed as a hot topic, with Pittsburgh insiders not denying the buzz. The column brushes through boxing and hockey notes, media moves, and sports figures from Sam Taub to Lou Ambers, Billy Conn, and Connie Smythe, painting a broad 1939 sports landscape.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Coast
Tony Galento
Jack Roper
Los Angeles
Connie Smythe
Canada
Cleveland
Philly
Billy Conn
Man’s skin turns purple after drinking episode
A Kansas City man with purple skin was admitted to General Hospital. His sister said he drank heavily despite his wife locking him in and confiscating his whiskey.
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Kansas City
General Hospital
Physic
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