Wallace and Fleet Indicted On Robbery and Murder Charges
A special corporation court grand jury was convened by Judge Philip Williams to hear charges against Lawrence Fleet and John Wallace for attempted robbery with a deadly weapon and the murder of William Keller at Keller’s North Louden street home. Both youths pled guilty and not guilty respectively at a preliminary hearing before Police Justice Donal d Weems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Philip Williams
Lawrence Fleet
John Wallace
William F. Keller
Loudoun Street
Donald L. Weems
Corporation Court Grand Jury
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Fleet
Wallace
Weems
Keller
Reardon
George G. Snarr
Snarr
Sheller
Tom Boyd
Boyd
Orce
Theommonwealthy
Physicians Not Paid For Many Auto Cases
Dr. E C Stuart told Martinsburg Rotary Club that auto accidents from 1914 to 1929 caused more deaths and injuries than World War I casualty lists. He urged tougher auto insurance laws so hospitals and physicians receive proper compensation, noting medical men are paid in only about 25 percent of auto accident cases. He blamed careless driving for the toll. Visitors included four sons of T L Dunn and Frank Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
E. C. Stuart
Winchester
Rotary Club
America
Stuart
T. L. Dunn
Prince
William
Walter
Frank
Detroit
Frank Town
Potomac Light and Power Co
Sam Sellers
Park Directors Meeting Postponed
The Winchester Park Association directors meeting scheduled for Monday evening January 25 is postponed to the regular meeting on the second Monday in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Park Association
Men's Day Observed At United Brethren Church
United Brethren Church on North Braddock Street marks Men s Day with morning and evening services led by two Winchester laymen. Each speaks on The Home as the pastor introduces them. All church members and families are urged to attend the event featuring a two-man choir and Elmer V. Hodges as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
North Braddock Street
Winchester
George W. Stover
Elmer V. Hodges
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Notice
Quick efficient service phone numbers 28 or 29. Advertisement for Winchester Steam Laundry with schedule noting Mon Wed Sat and a time fragment 7 13 1p.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Demonstration schedule outlined for county 4-H groups
Elizabeth Farrar the county home demonstration agent outlines a week of demonstrations for all 4-H clubs and home demonstration groups. Leaders from each club will assist with clothing, food, and nutrition projects, including lunch box ideas and school meals demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Farrar
County
Round Hill Club
Cather
Armel
J. W. Stipe
J. W. Rees
Fairview
Miss Dick
North Frederick
Will Braithwaite
Walter Adams
Erle Edwards
Stephens City Home
Stephens City Bank
H. P. Lovett
Snapp Williams
House approves 500 million reconstruction bill
The House passed the 500 million dollar appropriation to provide capital for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation without debate. Miss Nellie Newcome has returned home after visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs S G Newcome, at Lenore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Nellie Newcome
S. G. Newcome
Lenore
Virginia legislature weighs tax changes and salary cuts
The Virginia House and Senate advance budget and tax measures as Delegate Hodges proposes income tax increases and exemptions drop. A joint resolution calls for a state salary cut investigation, while a Senate panel investigates Judge Thomas B. Robertson of Hopewell for malfeasance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Weaver
T. B. Robertson
Hopewell
Associated Press
Richmond
House of Delegates
Ashton Covell
Appropriations Committee
Y. M. Hodges
Mecklenburg
Hodges
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Senate Courts of Justice Committee
General Assembly
Thomas B. Robertson
House
Robertson
William A. Wright
Essex
War Mothers
C. E. Ford
Newport News
Charles W. Moss
Ford
E. B. English
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Seeks Broad Support
Director General Nelson F. Richards reports strong backing from Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley for the Ninth Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Growers expect excellent turnout, with focus on George Washington Bicentennial programs, scenic highways, and floral displays enticing visitors from distant states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson F. Richards
Winchester
George Washington
Virginia
Shenandoah
Richards
Mrs N A Cooper Dies At Albin Home In County
Mrs Frances Adeline Cooper wife of Newton A Cooper dies at age 76 after long frail health at their Albin home in Frederick County. She leaves husband two sons Grover and Walter and daughter Mrs Lillian Hartman, plus siblings and 11 grandchildren. funeral Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev C E Seastrunk with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Frances Adeline Cooper
Newton A. Cooper
Frederick County
Albin
Mrs. Cooper
Jesse
Harriet Ashton
Winchester
Grover C. Cooper
North Cameron Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Negroes to be questioned about killing and bakery robbery
Two black men were arrested at Myersdale Pennsylvania across the state line and will be brought to Allegany county for questioning in the Frostburg bakery robbery and the slaying of Horace D. Waters, a Germantown merchant, as authorities link the two crimes.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Allegany County
Myersdale
Frostburg, Md
Horace D. Waters
Old Germantown
Howard Fisher
Fisher
Weather outlook for week from Associated Press
Washington January 23 Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for rain over the south and rain or snow over the north portion on Tuesday and again Friday or Saturday. Generally fair other times, with a colder middle of the week and rising temperatures by Friday. No temperatures below normal indicated. Cold Monday then warmer Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
South
Leavenworth Guard Brinson Dies by Self-Action
Leavenworth Kan Jan 23 William E Brinson a eleven year guard at the federal penitentiary here killed himself on the porch of his brother in law Antone Wolff residence authorities said Coroner T N Brinson 52 reported the death as self inflicted gunshot wound
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Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kan
William E.brinson
Federal Penitentiary
Sexton
Brinson
T. N. Brinson
Antone Wolff
Democrats 10 hold primary Tuesday April 5
Announcement by W Nelson Page chair fills details for a city primary to choose candidates for mayor and council seats in Winchester The filing window ends February 5 with petitions signed by at least fifty voters and a $1 fee for unpaid salaries Candidates must report campaign receipts and expenditures within 30 days after the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nelson Page
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic City Committee
Willian Beverley
Percy Miller
Lewis M. Allenee
Winchester
Page
Corporation Court
Centenary Reformed Church Reports A Strong Year
The annual congregational meeting of Centenary Reformed Church drew a large audience as all organizations reported healthy balances. Dr S L Flickinger led the session praising service and benevolence while listing current officers and trustees. The church starts 1932 with a clean slate following a successful year under its present pastorate. Chicago dead broke talks of closing schools and dropping police and firemen.
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Centenary Reformed Church
S. L. Flickinger
Centenary Church
Dr. Flickinger
S. L. Plickinger
D. D
Lawrence C. Hollis
Allen B. Gray
Benjamin L. Krouse
C. S. Hartman
Fred R. Stryker
Carson L. Spillman
L. C. Hollis
John W. McQuay
Charles Anderson
George Swartz
John W. Hollis
William M. Sumption
G. O. Snapp
C. Vernon Eddy
Fred. R. Stryker
Chicago
Divorce Cure Is Pitched By Mr Malloch At Banquet
Douglas Malloch famed Chicago poet addressed the Winchester Merchants Club banquet with a humorous and philosophical case for renewing marriage on a subscription basis. He volleyed jokes on men and maidens and spoke of marriage with wit before 200 guests from nearby cities and Kiwanis Rotary Lions members. Miss Evva Stouffer and Miss Jane Stouffer provided violin solos, and former Mayor Glass led singing after dinner.
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Douglas Malloch
Chicago
Winchester Ieburants Ants Club
Roe
Malloch
Washington, D. C
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Charles Town
Harrisonburg
Henry A. Converse
Winchester
Capitol District of Kiwanis Clubs
Winchester Rotary and
Lions Clubs
Banqnet
Evva Stouffer
Jane Stouffer
Mayor Glass
Bill
Miss Stouffer
Mr. Glass
Stock Market Steadies in Quiet New York Session
The stock market steadied modestly in a quiet session but failed to shed heaviness from the prior day. Declines were moderate, rails showed a temporary upturn midmorning, and several prominent issues closed down. Turnover was about 700,000 shares. the pound sterling opened at 3.4314 dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
Big Joe Bread Sliced and Unsliced Save Wrappers
A regional bakery promotes premium wrappers for sliced and unsliced bread encouraging customer participation. Wrappers showcase savings and loyalty incentives as part of a promotional campaign across multiple store locations.
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Wallace and Fleet
Justice Weeks
Miss Farrar
Hrigmond
The
Evening Star
Valley
Shenandoah-Cumberland-Potomac Belt
Shenandoah Valley
Eleyel
Elson Richmano
Ft. Leavenworth
MR. Malloch
BIG Joe
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