World Population and Notable Figures Quiz Box
The column provides answers about world population in 1927 and growth, Richard Halliburton birthplace and key books, author of Jalna and nationality, and Rama VI's relation to Chulalongkorn. It cites Brownsville Tennessee as Halliburton’s birthplace and Mahe Vajiravudh as Rama VI, eldest son and successor in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Halliburton
Jalna
Mazo de la Roche
Rama VI
Siam
Chulalongkorn
Mahe Vajiravudh
Honor Paid 10 Rev Dr Wilson by Converse College
Special to The Star from Harrisonburg Virginia reports Converse College of Spartanburg South Carolina honoring Rev Dr Pen F Wilson its first president and founder with a three fourths life size painting unveiled at an alumnae luncheon and later presented to the college. The event coincided with ceremonies honoring Dr Wilson and Dr Pell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Converse College
Spartanburg
S. C
South
Pen. F. Wilson
Wren
R. P. Pell
Wilson
Clay Williams
Lee
Williams
Dr. Wilson
Pell
Robert E. Lee
Southland
Carolinas
8. C
Tillinghast
Converse
World Wheat Conference Opens To Seek Remedies
London hosts the world wheat conference with eleven exporting nations. Howard Ferguson named permanent chairman as experts outline plans to stabilize prices and dispose of record world stocks. Samuel McKelvie will describe Farm Board actions while the Polish group hints at a world cartel to curb exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Howard Ferguson
America
Samuel R. McKelvie
Asy
Federal Farm Aid
Farm Board
United States
Canada
Ferguson
McKelvie
Jurors Ready for Virgil Kirkland Second Trial in Indiana
In Valparaiso Indiana a second trial will decide Virgil Kirkland fate for the murder of his 19 year old schoolgirl sweetheart Arlene Draves. More than 350 veniremen were examined to complete the jury panel. Bailiff J W McNay and county clerk Mae London are pictured. At the first trial Kirkland was sentenced to life imprisonment. The death penalty has now been requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Kirkland
Valparaiso
Ind
Arlene Draves
Kirkland
J. W. McNay
Mae London
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Peoples Service Drug Store
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Petunias
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Phone
Valley Ave
Jno
G. Hubbard
N. Loudoun St
Montgomery Ward & Co
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Star Office
Reward
E. R. Smith
R. W. Ailes
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Fred L Glaize, Jr
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