Prosecutor Freed by Federal Jury in Roanoke Liquor Case
Charles Carter Lee common wealth's attorney of Franklin county and two others were freed of liquor conspiracy charges after a lengthy trial in Federal Court Roanoke. Frank S. Tavenner Jr assistant district attorney of the western district of Woodstock led the prosecution which netted a score of convictions.
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Charles Carter Lee
Commonwealth
Franklin County
Roanoke
Frank S. Tavenner, Jr
Western
Woodstock
Driver sought as Moreland surrenders over WV crash
Homer Moreland of near Glengary West Virginia turned himself in at Winchester noon today after a Sunday accident near Greenspring that injured his 10 year old daughter Louise. Sheriff Harry McCain said Moreland is held for investigation as officers seek another man from the same area. Louise remains in critical condition with doctors reporting no change.
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Homer Moreland
Shanghai
W. Va
Glengary
Winchester
Greenspring
Louise
Harry McCain
Moreland
West Virginia
Sherman
Louiss Morelend
Homer Morelend
Greensprins
Mer
Chirmin
Winchester and Frederick County Ties Through Shenandoah History
A Shenandoah Chronicle note recalls long ties between Winchester Frederick County and Shenandoah, tracing origins to 1743 1772 when Shenandoah and Frederick were one county with Winchester as seat. Citizens celebrate kinship as families migrated both ways over the years.
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Shenandoah Ty Srald
Shenandoah County
Ma Winchester
Woodstock
Shenandoah
Frederick County
Winchester
Frederick
Senandoah
Dunmore
Water and Page
Firemen Plan Final Tribute To Their Chief
Winchester firemen arrange a final tribute to Chief C Leerr who died suddenly on Sunday. A floral piece will adorn the bier and memorial resolutions will be prepared for the minutes and family. Funeral service set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at 511 South Loudoun Street with all firemen attending. Pallbearers include captains from four city companies. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Winchester Fire Companies
Fire Department
C. Leerr
Berryville
Winchester
Shenandoah River
J. William Stryker
Council Chamber
City Hall
L. Neill Woods
Richard Boxwell
Cecil Grim
Richard Brown
James P. Riardon
Burr P. Harrison
Donald L. Weems
Chief Barr
Winchester Star
South
Loudoun Street
South End
Hubert Sydenstricker
Braddock Street
Stores and Offices To Close July Fourth
Local businesses and public offices will observe Independence Day with closures. Retail merchants voted to close all day, libraries will shut, and county and city offices will close. post office hours return to normal but rural delivery will be suspended and some windows closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Ong Gd
Three Fined in Police Court for Alcohol and Fight Offenses
Three persons faced penalties this morning in Police Court. Walter Eddy a cook was fined $20.25 for drunkenness and a statutory offense. Pearl Burke of 450 North Kent Street was fined $2.50 for fighting plus costs. Delores Mason of 672 North Street also incurred $2.50 and costs for fighting.
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Walter Eddy
Pearl Burke
North Kent Street
Delores Mason
North
Yard Party and baseball note at Apple Pie Ridge
An item lists a Yard Party on Thursday July 4 at Barrett's Filling Station on Apple Pie Ridge with Pleasant Valley C E 17-1-1p-21. Also seeking a good home for a handsome young male cat white with black spots contact Phorie 41-J.
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Barrett’s
Apple Pie Ridge
Pleasant Valley C. E
Senate Office Lobby Scene Opens Pear son Maladministration Probe
A fight broke out in the Senate office building lobby amid the Pear son maladministration investigation. Paul Yates and Robert Allen clashed. both were detained by Capitol police with no charges filed. Governor Pearson cited Allen’s long-running anger over Yates’s early Island administration. Secretary Ickes and Senator Tydings attended the opening session.
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Washington
Senate
Paul M. Pearson
Virgin Islands
Pearson
Paul Yates
Robert*. Allen
Capitol
Yates
Allen
Ickes
Senator Tydings
D-Md
Ernest Gruening
Islands and Territories
Interior Department
Field Returns to Office on Crutches After Knee Injury
City Manager Arthur M. Field returns to his office on crutches after a collision during a Friendship softball game left his left knee severely swollen. An x ray showed casting would allow him mobility during recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Field
Mr. Field
City Council Meeting Tonight
Regular City Council session set for 8 p m tonight with uncertain adherence to the calendar. The meeting may be abbreviated in respect to the death of C Lee Barr, city sergeant and fire chief, who died Sunday night in Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lee Barr
Fire Department
Berryville
Ropp Appointed Berkeley County School Superintendent
W Ropp, long time Middletown high principal, was named superintendent of Berkeley County schools. The Berkeley native earned a Duke University master’s degree and will take effect immediately, replacing Miss Bessie Kilmer under the new county unit system. He has 14 years teaching experience and active roles in parent teacher and community groups.
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G. W. Ropp
Middletown
Berkeley County
Ropp
University of Virginia
Bessie D. Kilmer
West Virginia
Martinsburg
W. Va
Sue Ropp
Hampden Sidney College
Duke University
Durham
Duke
Bunker Hill
W.va
Middletown High School
Shenandoah Valiey
Virginia State Parent-Teachers, and Community League Association
Odd Fellows
Marsh Run
Noble Prand
Catherine Wallace
Stephens
Banks Asked For Statements on National Banks
Washington report says the Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for all national banks to file statements on the condition of their business as of Saturday, June.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Quesenberry Pleads Guilty Given 20 Years
Tom Quesenberry of Leesburg Virginia pleaded guilty to slaying Alexandria policeman Thomas J. McClary. Circuit Court Judge J R H Alexander sentenced him to 20 years in the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Quesenberry
Leesburg
Thomas J. McClary
Alexandria
J. R. H. Alexander
Banking Bill Clears Senate Committee Speedily
The Senate banking committee gave approval to a revised administration banking bill without a record vote. It places control of credit with a seven member reserve board and five regional reserve bank representatives on the open market committee. The panel reduced changes to a few motions, adding regional selection for the five reserve seats.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Reserve Board
Reserve
Morgenthau
Eccles
Federal Feesive Board
White House
Gless
Glass
D.-Va
Senate
House
Fletcher
D.-Fle
Reserve Bank
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Richmond
Atlanta
Dallas
Minneapolis
Kansas City
San Francisco
Nicodemus Orch Ad Offers 25c and 30c Gallon
A brief notice from Nicodemus Orch lists prices of 25 cents per gallon and 30 cents per gallon for delivered service. Phone contact is 33 F 11.
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Nicodemus Orch
Mounted police break up riots of unemployed strikers
Regina Sask July 2 three thousand relief camp strikers clashed with royal Canadian mounted police in a riot as a municipal officer was beaten to death. Tear gas gunfire subdued the mob. 27 arrested, several officers and many strikers hurt. combat renewed as strikers tried to return to the scene.
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Regina
Sask
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ottawa
Dominion
Square Dance at Park Pavilion on July Fourth
A free dance from 5 to 7 p m at the Park Pavilion on Thursday July 4 features square dancing from 8 30 p m. The remodeled pavilion is now cooled by swinging doors and plans for side booths to replace tables. Music and refreshments will be available with proceeds benefiting the children's playground.
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Park Pavilion
Park
Childrens Playground
Rinker Brothers Set a Record for Local Sportsmen
Ralph and Hugh Rinker led the opening bass season near Price's Mill and Castleman's Ferry on the Shenandoah River. Ralph displayed eight bass totaling 21 pounds while Hugh showed six over 12 pounds. They reported strong bites and active sport using artificial lures and minnows.
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Rinker
Ralph
Hugh
Price's Mill
Castleman's Ferry
Shenandoah River
Ralph Rinker
Hugh Rinker
Dickinson Murder Confessions Expose Dining With Killers
Detroit July 2 A New York attorney Dickinson allegedly dined with his killers and paid their dinner just hours before his death in a robbery. William Ferris and three party girls Loretta Jackson Florence Jackson and Jean Miller provided confessions detailing the motive and theft. Prosecutor McCrea said the group decided to kill to hide the crime and that Dickinson was lured for a ride and robbed of money.
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Detroit
Pr—Howest Carter Dickinson
New York
William Lee Ferris
Duncan C. McCre
Dickinson
Ferris
Loretta
Florence Jackson
Jean Miller
Miller
McCrea
Bill
Clarendon Ath Club to play doubleheader July 4 at Rouss Park
Clarendon Athletic Club brings a Northern Virginia League team for two games at Rouss Park on July 4 starting at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lefty Jewett aims to power a hometown homer as Clarendon bets 3 to 2 to win both games.
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Clarendon
Clarendon Athletic Club
Rouss Park
Northern Virginia League
Lefty Jewett
the Park
Senate Debates ICC Rail Rate Control and Ports
The Senate debates a bill granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power over railroad rates affecting seaports. The Banking Committee moves to approve an omnibus banking bill while the House weighs a utilities bill amendment. A prior attack on ICC control and a revised banking bill are noted. administration plans to abolish utility holding companies are rejected as unnecessary.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Banking Committee
House
Senate
Senator Long
ICC
Lawmaker Warned Passamaquoddy Dam Stop If He Opposed Bill
Washington reports reveal Representative Brewster of Maine claiming Thomas Corcoran of the RFC warned he would halt Passamaquoddy dam construction if Brewster voted against the death sentence. The House then rejected Roosevelt’s request to outlaw unnecessary utility holding companies, voting 170 to 110 to substitute the House bill for the Senate measure.
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Brewster
Maine
Washington
Utility Holding Company
R-Me
Thomas Corcoran
RFC
Passamaquoddy
House
Roosevelt
Securities Commission
Senate
Old Bethel Church Near Nain Hosts July Gathering
A notice from Old Bethel M. E. Church near Nain announces an event on Thursday, July 4 with activities from 1 to 2 in the afternoon. The entry provides dates indicating a short schedule for that day.
Parker Grocery to Close All Day July Fourth
Notice states Parker Grocery Store will be closed all day Thursday July 4. Weekend cases priced at 59 cents. Seeking a settled woman for cook and housework in a permanent job with good wages. County-City Jail reference appears in text.
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Parker Grocery
Washington House votes on death sentence provision in utility bill
In a roll call vote the House approved the death sentence provision tied to the utility holding company bill by 257 to 147. Other items note relaxations in potato price policies, murder details, and a Senate banking committee approval of the banking bill. A Georgetown professor was named president. a Toronto bridge collapse injures picnickers. riot clashes in Regina leave one police officer dead.
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Washington — Administration
House
Painter
Detroit
Howard Carter
Washington—Senate Banking Committee
Washington
Arthur A. O'Leary
Georgetown University
Board of
Toronto
Regina
Sask
Canadian Mounted Police
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Postponed to July 1st
The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company is postponed from Thursday July 4 to Thursday July 1. D BARNETT Captain.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
Cc. D. Barnett
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Snell
Old Bethel M. E. Church
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