Governor Conner Delves Into Prison Life In Mercy Hearings
In Parchman Mississippi the governor conducts clemency hearings for inmates known as forgotten men. He hears a case from a justice of the peace about a 15 year imprisonment for a man later found innocent of attacking a girl. Two young brothers 12 and 13 seek release to return to their mammy after a year for robbery.
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Parchman
Miss
Sennett Conner
Penitentiary
Court of Mercy
Conner
Justice of the Peace
R. B. Smith
Drew
Smith
S. F. Davis
Sergeant Sale at Music Store on South Main Street
By virtue of distress warrant I will sell at public auction March 30 1935 at 10 a m all fixtures and stock of Music store No 11 South Main street comprising pianos banjos violins all musical instruments and music Victrolas show cases etc Terms Cash Lee Barr Sergeant 3-20 22 25 27 28 29 6t
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South Main Street
Lee Barr
Barbara Bell Fashion Pattern No 1464 B Dress Details
Barbara Bell pattern No 1464 B redesigned in sizes 34 to 46 features a navy polka dot bodice with a plain crepe top and a collarless neckline. The skirt is cut in one with the bodice, darts smooth back curves, and side insets for weightless silk frocks. graduation dresses to follow with feminine theme.
Roanoke News in Briefs and Local Notices on Various Topics
One year ago president opened bids for air mail privates. Apple Blossom Festival contributions rising. Steel industry eyes ten percent wage hike. Easter sunrise service set at Rosemont 5:30 a.m. Tobacco growers tour to Washington. Vermont-based kin reclaim body of George D. Gleason after nationwide search. Charles Isaacs listed as pro at Winchester Golf Club. Valley Pike widening in three places. Marion Davies film Not So Dumb showing at Capitol. Captain Mortimer M. Rogers, Roanoke business leader, dies of pneumonia. Dr. Charles J. Smith elected district governor of Rotary Virginia. Sargent named top CV A L player for his team. Annie Sedwich injured in Luray car wreck paralyzed. Rebecca A. Campbell of Charles Town marries in Hagerstown hockey player. Twenty-five years ago Granvel Haines found dead near Cumberland, murder suspected. No opposition to H. D. Flood renomination in the Tenth District. Murderer holds posse on a Newark to New York train.
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Rosemont
Washington, D. C
Vermont
George D. Gleason
Charles Isaacs
Winchester Golf Club
Capitol
Marion Davies
Mortimer M. Rogers
Roanoke
P. W. Boyd
Charles J. Smith
Roanoke College
Rotary Clubs of Virginia
Richmond
Sargent
Annie Sedwich
J. C. Hook
Luray
Rebecca A. Campbell
Charles Town
W. Va
Hagerstown
Granvel Haines
Slanesyville
Cumberland
H. D. Flood
Ge Gp
Newark
N. J
Mrs Martha Sanford Stricken By Cerebral Hemorrhage
Five years ago Mrs Martha E Sanford suffered a cerebral hemorrhage that left her in a weakened condition. She was formerly active in local charitable work and resided in the town with her husband.
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Martha E. Sanford
Del, Abraham Strickler and Carnegie funds spark college payroll debate
Del is killed, Abraham Strickler of Marion Pa is named brother of John Strickler in the scene. The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Church South would manage Randolph Macon Colleges funds rather than accept Carnegie money. April 1 restoration planned, payroll rise estimated at 130000 dollars monthly across the system due to a five percent raise.
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Abraham Strickler
Marion
John Strickler
Randolph Macon Colleges
Baltimore
The
Methodist Church, South
Carnegie
Carnegie Fund
N. and W. Employees to Receive Pay Raise
Berryville Va March 28 news from Roanoke offices reports the final 5 percent of the 10 percent pay cut for Norfolk and Western railway workers will be restored. The move completes the planned across the board reduction rollback.
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Berryville
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
17 Year Locusts Arrive in Virginia This Summer
Virginia papers report multiple brood locusts emerging this summer with each brood surfacing on a regular schedule from the ground, signaling a widespread insect event in several sections of the state.
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Virginia
Puzzling Report on Plant Damage and Possible Infestation
A brief note suggests a 17 year period may explain foliage damage but states it is not clear if the current area will face an infestation. The unreadable segment leaves uncertainty about immediate threat and origin.
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