Old Gang Kin Found Guilty Of Larceny
John Grant Foltz of Hardy county received a four year penitentiary sentence after a Rockingham circuit court jury found him guilty of grand larceny in the Timberville Kipps store robbery on November 4, 1938. Key evidence linked Foltz to the Shoemaker gang, with merchandise matching stolen items found at the Shoemaker home and testimony from West Virginia officers.
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Harrisonburg
John Grant Foltz
Hardy County
Kipps
Foltz
Randolph Sheamaeker
Shoemaker
West Virginia
Virginia
West
Toad Awakens After 20 Years in Concrete Slab
In Crowell Texas on January 17 a toad named Joe, famed rival to Old Rip, emerged from a cement slab after twenty years of dormancy. Henry Ashford notes the event while W H McGonagle of Hobbs New Mexico admits sealing the amphibian as a prank, now claiming it was a dirty deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McGonagle
Hobbs
N. M
Joe
Man seeks divorce over misrepresented marriage history
Charles E. Gill of North Manchester told Judge Byron C. Kennedy his wife misrepresented herself before their marriage claiming she had been married twice when she had six previous husbands. Gill was granted the divorce in Wabash Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Charles E. Gill
North Manchester
Byron C. Kennedy
Gill
Carter’s Little Liver Pills Promote Bile Flow
Stomach discomfort and gas tied to sluggish liver function are advertised to be relieved by Carter’s Little Liver Pills. The promotion claims the pills induce two pints of bile flow daily, preventing sour feelings and digestive congestion.
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Carter
Boy Prefers Home After Staying With Actress
Prefers home in Woodlake California David Hobbs aged 12 returns with parents after two years living with screen actress Ann Sothern who planned to adopt him but homesickness led to his return.
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David Hobbs
Woodlake
Cal
Ann Sothern
Ann
Shape Plans For Virginia Safety Conference
Virginia's annual state wide safety conference will take place May 6 7 and 8 in Roanoke. Col William M Myers secretary of the conference announced in Richmond that over a hundred sponsoring organizations have been notified and the event aims to be the largest Virginia has held. Major Bolling H Handy will head the general program committee with C H Whiteman arranging thirty or more safety exhibits and C M Davison continuing as finance chairman. Donald N Prazier will oversee attendance and R E Nelson handles publicity. Governor James H Price plans to urge county officers to ensure Commonwealth's attorneys police officials and trial justices attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Roanoke
William M. Myers
Richmond
Marion S. Battle
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Major Bolling H. Handy
C. H. Whiteman
Saltville
C. M. Davison
Donald N. Prazier
R. £. Nelson
State Chamber of Commerce
James H. Price
Commonwealth
Navy to install steel nets in US harbors for submarine defense
Los Angeles reports the Navy plans to set steel nets in harbors to stop submarine attacks. The Examiner cites limited naval remarks on a test between San Pedro breakwaters last week, saying the nets are quick to deploy, resemble commercial nets, and would block submarines from attacking anchored warships behind breakwaters.
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Los Angeles
Navy
Examiner
San Pedro
Old Spanish Money Fakes Revived By Post Office Dept
The Post Office Department warns that the Spanish money swindle is resurging after the war ends. An operator in Spain writes to American targets claiming imprisonment and hidden wealth, then solicits funds to liberate a supposed Senorita, often sending a photo and promising half of a “family treasure” in exchange. The fraud relies on romantic letters and large cash demands. The Spanish government cooperates to curb the scheme.
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Eddy Gilmore
Washington
Jan
Post Office Department
Spain
Senor
Senorita
United States
New Year Message From Girl Scouts Leader
Mrs. Harvey S. Mudd of Beverley Hills, elected president for two years, sends a New Year message to 555,000 Girl Scouts members. She urges finding more intelligent, imaginative and generous women to train, share hobbies, and support leaders, aiming for greater achievements and confident, joyous service in homes and communities. A Happy New Year to you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Organization
Harvey S. Mudd
Beverley Hills
Cal
Dog Becomes Real Friend Dog Becomes Real Friend
POWHATAN Va Jan 17 In the Joseph Bonavitch family the police dog Man saved the lives of Bonavitch and his two sons Otto 14 and Randall 16 during an early morning fire at the home near Michaux The old house was in flames and the dog leaped into a downstairs room and jumped on Bonavitch bed waking the family They escaped with only enough time to grab clothing The loss was about 6000 partly covered by insurance
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Powhatan
Joseph Bonavitch
Man
Bonavitch
Otto
Randall
Michaux
Luck brings reward after found money on sidewalk
In Knoxville Tennessee Mary Jane Donaghy and Elsie Lively found nearly 100 dollars on a sidewalk on the way home from high school. Railway worker D F Hopkins claimed the money but returned a portion and gave the girls five dollars each as rewards. Outcome of the French test is pending.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Mary Jane Donaghy
Elsie Lively
D. F. Hopkins
Principal suspended over chewing gum abuse claims
SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE Pa Jan 17 Charges of abusing a 17 year old girl student over a chewing gum incident led to the suspension of John Snader 40 junior high school principal The board said removal is for a complete impartial investigation and denies salary suspension The principal said he slapped the girl in self defense after she fought back and knocked him into a chair during the incident He described striking her face several times and she said he hit her while she was down and warned him not to break her watch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
John Snader
Snader
Josephine Edenbo
December exports top $358 million in a decade high
United States exports for December reached 358 million dollars, the largest monthly total in nearly ten years. The report highlights a strong end to the year with broad-based gains across commodity categories and trading partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Heavy Snowfall Paralyzes Western Front Actions
Paris reports extreme cold and heavy snowfall on the Western Front. Snow fell without interruption yesterday and today allied communications state nothing to report on active operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lime Grant Opens Ground Limestone Aid for Frederick Farmers
Frederick county farmers can obtain ground limestone as a grant under the 1940 AAA conservation program. A $2.25 per ton deduction will be taken from 1940 conservation payments to cover lime delivered by truck. Clarke county offers similar terms with a $1.90 per ton deduction and an annual need of about 11,749 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
P. H. DeHart
V. P. I. Agronomist
AAA
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Virginia
DeHart
Clarke County
Rabbi to Speak on Hitler and The Jew at Sperryville Rotary
Rabbi Albert M. Lewis of the University of Virginia will discuss Hitler and The Jew at Sperryville Rotary Club meeting on January 23. The event gathers Rotarians from Sperryville Warrenton Culpeper Harrisonburg Front Royal and Luray.
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Sperryville
Albert M. Lewis
University of Virginia
Hitler
Warrenton
Culpeper
Harrisonburg
Front Royal
Luray
Notice to Creditors Roscoe Funk estate
All parties having claims against the estate of Roscoe Funk deceased must file them with proper authentication for payment on or before February 1 1940. Catherine E Funk is executrix and Herbert B Larrick is attorney authorizing timely filing. (1-10-17-21)
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Roscoe
Admx
Roscoe Funk
D. Herbert
Larrick
Atty
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Chapman Motor CO
Chrysler-Plymouth Agency
N. Loudoun St
Winchester
U. S
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Frederick Co-Operative Farm Bureau, Inc
Court House
J. L. Jolliffe
Girl
Mrs. Mudd
National Pres
Cammer Tire Co
Valley Avec
Braddock Sts
South Kent Street
Loudoun St
Loudoun
Fairmont
Ree
Norman Lockhart
W. Water
N. Main
Westinghouse Electric Range
Care Star
S. Kent Street
Earcorn
Butler's Packing House
City
Rawleigh
Hustler
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Trail’s End
Gordonsville
Berkshire
Chester
Frederick and
Clarke
Studebaker
Gilmore-Yosemite
Studebaker SE
American Automobile Association
Studebakers
America
Deylinger
Rotarians
Jew
Catherine E. Funk
Benjamin Franklin
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Firestone
Firestone Auto Supply & Service Store
N. Loudoun S
Victor
Pup Ie
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