Winchester youth spared death in commutation
Lawrence Fleet, an 18 year old Baltimore native and Winchester visitor, had his death sentence for the Keller murder commuted to life in Virginia by Gov. John Pollard after the urging of Dr. James Shield who deemed him feeble minded. Fleet had sought to rob Keller for marriage funds and planned the crime with John C. Wallace Jr. before fleeing to Baltimore.
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Lawrence Fleet
Baltimore
Winchester
Virginia State Penitentiary
John Pollard
Associated Press
Richmond
Fleet
William F. Keller
Keller
North Loudoun Street
State Prison
Pollard
Gov. Pollard
James Asa Shield
Shield
Dr. Shield
H. D. Flood
Washington
Hal Flood
State Penitentiary
Beatrice Stewart
John C. Wallace, Jr
Ben McFarland
Woodstock Lane
Beatrice Fleet
Mr. Keller
C. W. Hollis
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Great Tax Bill Starts On Way In The Senate
The billion dollar tax bill formally began its journey through the Senate on May 11 as a bipartisan economy committee started efforts to balance the budget. Senate leader Robinson of Arkansas unveiled a Democratic relief program including 2 billion dollars for public works and 300 million dollars in loans to states and municipalities, financed by bond issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Reconstruction Corporation
Davis
Pennsylvania
Glass
Virginia
Capitol
Britten
Illinois
House
Virginian
Chicago
Chicagoan
Many Friends Pay Tribute To Don Mattison
A large audience gathered despite bad weather to honor Don S. Mattison at his home near Albin. The funeral, conducted by Rev. George W. Stover and Walker McC Bond, reflected his simple life as a successful farmer and fruit grower from Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don S. Mattison
Albin
George W. Stover
Mattison
Walker McC. Bond
Society of Friends
Frederick County
Bellevue
Ohio
Perry Purcell
Mr. Mattison
Japanese To Withdraw Troops From Shanghai
Tokyo announced the decision to withdraw all remaining troops from Shanghai, aiming for completion within a month. The government spokesman said the move should prompt the United States and other powers to ensure China observes the terms of the recently signed truce agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokyo
Shanghai
Japan
United States
China
Winchester Memorial Hospital to Observe National Hospital Day
Winchester Memorial Hospital invites the public for a get acquainted day on May 12 as part of National Hospital Day activities shared with 3,000 hospitals. Visitors may tour the facility from 2 to 5 pm and view operating room demonstrations at 2:30 and 3:30 pm, with tea served in the nurses home living room.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
United States
Canada
Florence Nightingale
Lillian Anderson
Miss Anderson
Hoover
American Hospital Association
Harding
Luttrell Brothers Debate Planned in Kernstown School
The Luttrell brothers of Winchester will hold a public debate at 8 o clock Friday evening May 13 in the Kernstown school house. The subject remains unannounced but is described as interesting.
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Luttrell Brothers of
Winchester
Kernstown
Winchester Steam Laundry Service Call Notice
FOR SERVICE Call 28 or 29 Winchester Steam Laundry 7 13 1p Mon Wed Sat and free pickup details not fully readable in the fragment.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Wed Sattf
Beagle puppy seeks new home through local sale ad
Female beagle puppy found a home or owner search notes placed by Dr E W contacting in Washington Street area. Ad dated Saturday 14th with Miller 756 phone reference and classified descriptor 5 7 1p 1f.
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Ryan
Beagle Puppy
E. W
Washington St
Miller
West Virginia Supports Roosevelt In Primary Return
West Virginia gave Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt a ten to one victory over Oklahoma's Governor Murray, with all 16 delegates pledged to the New Yorker. The result aligns with Roosevelt’s delegate strength while Hoover secured solid convention backing in other states.
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Associated Press
George White
Ohio
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
West Virginia
Hoover
Tennessee
Wyoming
David S.S. Ingalls
Gilbert Bettman
Louis J. Taber
National Grange
Bettman
Taber
White
Bulkley
Newton D. Baker
Akron
Cleveland
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Murray
Oklahoma
Hoover Opens Senate Money Saving Drive
President Hoover announces a new money saving program in the Senate aiming to cut $300 million through reduced appropriations and government consolidation. The plan mirrors House economy measures including a five day work week and payless furloughs for federal employees.
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Associated Press
Ashington
White House
Sydnate Economy Committee
Hoover
Senate
House
Hurley
Lytle Brown
The
Army Engineers
Taylor property sale on limestone land in Grimes
Will be sold at 11 o'clock Saturday May 14 in front of Court House the Taylor property located at Grimes. Four acres of limestone land and a comfortable residence. See sale bills for details. Also notice of a six room brick house for rent in a desirable Winchester location for a small family.
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Taylor
Grimes
Court House
P. O
Winchester
Youth in Meeker murder case kills self after arrest
A 19 year old Harold Young died by shotgun self injury after being implicated in the murder of Herbert Meeker s wife Gertrude Meeker. Meeker later confessed implicating Young as a participant in the fatal blows and the cover up.
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Associated Press
Wooster
Harold Young
Here
Herbert Meeker
Wayne County
Young
Meeker
John Stevens
Holmes County
Gertrude
Millersburg
Stevens
Byrd To Speak To The Kansans In Lawrence May 16
Officials announced that Harry F. Byrd former Virginia governor will address the evening session May 16 at the University of Kansas auditorium in Lawrence Kans on behalf of the State Democratic Convention.
Sale of Lot on Berryville Turnpike Near Winchester
A lot sale will be held in front of the County Courthouse in Winchester on Saturday May 14 1932. The sale occurs on Berryville turnpike just outside the corporate limits and is advertised under notice 11 Ip 3.
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Berryville
County Court House
Winchester
Public Sale Livestock Near Winchester Farm Sale
Livestock public sale planned for Wednesday May 18 at 1 pm at W V Fries farm near Old Bethel Church five miles northwest of Winchester. Sale details readable from local notice.
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W. V
Learn to Dance at Washington Hotel Weekly Evening Class
Dance lessons held at the Washington Hotel every Thursday at 7 30 p m inviting local residents to join. The informal program offers basic steps and social dancing in a relaxed setting with friendly instructors.
Money Wanted Loan Offer With Trust on Property
A notice seeks a $7,000 loan with first trust on property valued at $27,000. The lender promises prompt semiannual interest and will borrow from up to three parties, creating three separate trusts. Respond via 275 care Star.
Garden Club Rose Show Planned in Winchester on June 10
The Garden Club of Winches ter and Clarke County announces the first annual rose show of the Garden Club of Virginia at the George Washington Hotel on Friday June 10. Amateur entries only with classes for hybrid teas hybrid perpetuals climbing roses and a general collection. Special exhibits include roses from Edward G Butler Rose Test Garden and Dr near Washington. Prizes three ribbons per class.
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Garden Club
Winchester
Clarke County
Garden Club of
Virginia
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Boyce
George Washington Hotel
Edward G. Butler
Garden Club of Virginia
Washington
United States
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Date Notice
All members of the Friendship Fire Company are urged to attend the regular monthly meeting at the hall on Thursday evening May 12 at 8. Captain Oliver Fred W Forney.
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Friendship Fire Company
Clarke County to Immunize 1000 Children Against Diphtheria
Clarke County School Board and five local physicians plan free toxin antitoxin immunizations for 6 months to 16 years old. Treatments scheduled at Boyce Agricultural High School and Berryville High School with buses bringing in pupils. Three shots over May 13 23 and 30.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Southern Clarke
Boyce Agricultural High School
Boyce
Boyce School
Henry C. Smith
Charles ©. Dearmont
White Post
Not Particular About Office Seeks Governor Run
Arkansas man Arley Woodrow circulates a senatorial qualification fee but opts to be listed as a governor candidate after learning the correct amount. Five Charlottesville elders die within a fortnight totaling 433 years of combined age.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arley Woodrow
United States Senate
Harvey G. Combs
Democratic State Central Committee
Arkansas
Adley Woodrow
Charlottesville
Barboursville
Orange County
Albemarle County
John A. Reedy
Daniel A. Quann
Peter Luishway
Julia Perry
Louisa Vaughan
Sue Williams
Montfort
Robin's Nest Leads to Real Love Labor in La Porte
A robin nests on a stone der rick while two La Porte stone cutters Jack Kovenz and William Cuchel move fifty stones weighing 300 pounds each from a flat car to a truck by hand to avoid disturbing the nest.
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la Porte
Ind
Jack Kovenz
William Cuchel
Free lance sculptor sent to quarry for 100 days
Chicago. Judge Thomas L. Green has sentenced Robert Campbell to 100 days in the House of Correction stone quarry. Police found him using a chisel while remodeling a statue of Abraham Lincoln in Grant Park and he said he just wanted something to do.
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Chicago
Thomas L. Green
Robert Campbell
Abraham Lincoln
Grant Park
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Senator Glass
Don Mattison
Texas
Lakehurst
N. J
Luttrell Brothers
Smith
Sol
Byrd
Washington Hotel
Oliver
Fred W. Forney
School Board
Edwin Clark
Kansas City
Clifford Ferris
Baroness von Kalbhreuth
Monte Carlo
Charles G. Dawes
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