Three Questioned In Girl Burning Case Are Let Go
Sacramento May 29 Authorities questioned three young men overnight in the death of Virginia L. Johnson 22 whose kerosene drenched body was found in a garage. District Attorney Neil McAllister dismissed Leonard Titus 19 Robert W Meckefessel 19 and James Cogswell after fingerprint checks. He said none matched prints found on a kerosene jar near the body. Autopsy planned to decide if the death involved criminal attack versus possible self harm. Johnson was the daughter of Charles G Johnson California state treasurer.
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Sacramento
Calif
Virginia L. Johnson
Neil McAllister
Leonard Titus
Robert W. Meckefessel
James Cogswell
McAllister
Charles G. Johnson
California Plate
Death of Noah B. Hawthorne Prominent Loudoun Farmer
Noah B. Hawthorne 75 prominent Loudoun County farmer and live stock dealer died at his Round Hill home after several months illness. He was father of Winchester businessman David E. Hawthorne and served on the County School Board. Surviving: widow Hettie Grant Hawthorne. six sons and three daughters including Hugh R. Hawthorne in New York and six others in Maryland Washington and Wisconsin. Funeral from Round Hill home at 11 tomorrow with Rev. Bowman and Rev. Clark officiating. burial at Leesburg Cemetery.
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Round Hill
Loudoun County
Noah B. Hawthorne
David E. Hawthorne
Winchester
Hawthorne
Washington County
Jefferson Distrct
Hettie Grant
Abingdon
Hugh R. Hawthorne
New York
Mary and
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Washington
W. Frank Hawthorne
Kyle G. Hawthorne
Baltimore
N. B. Hawthorne
Mr. Bowman
Presbyterian Church of
Waterford
Edward T. Clark
First Baptist Church of
Leesburg
Rural Schools Of Clarke Hold Annual Pageant
Berryville Virginia May 29 The annual pageant of Clarke county rural schools was held yesterday in Berryville High School auditorium. About 400 pupils from 13 schools attended with relatives. The pageant titled The Festival of Harvest showcased harvest festivals from Hebrew Polish Indian English traditions with creative costumes made by teachers. The event ended with a benediction by Rev Dr Louis Feiger and a silent prayer for late Mrs Agnes Miller. Supt A F Robertson noted enrollment growth due to hot lunches and milk provided by the Clarke County Woman's Club and praised Virginia health programs.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Berryville High School
Blue Ridge
Opequon Creek
Rose MacDonald
Mt. Carmel
Robertson
Woman's Club
Virginia
Court of Honor Awards Ten Boy Scouts At Handley Library
A Boy Scouts court of honor at Handley Library, led by A Lee Coble with Judge Philip Williams as principal speaker, featured talks on the law as a profession and many honors for Troop 1 Winchester and Troop 21. Charles Harper received an Eagle badge. numerous merit badges and Woodwork awards were listed for several scouts. A September court is planned to follow.
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Boy Scouts Court of Honor
Handley Library
A. Lee Coble
Philip Williams
Circuit and Corporation Courts
Williams
C. Vernon Eddy
Wright Brothers
Judge Williams
Troop 1
Winchester
Tenderfoot
George Buchanan
James Brooks
Boyd Headley
Randolph Ritter
Bobby Boyd
Herbert Cather
Bentley Kern
Derek Hayley
Colin Hayley
Powell Joliffe
Henry Schneider
Howard Stine
Charles Harper
Arthur Tinsman
Brown Ritter
Steve Spanos
Don Hartman
Lester Anderson
Scout Charles Harper
Scout Harper
Scoutmasters
Court of Honor Committees
Park Baseball Team To Tackle S M A Wednesday
The Staunton cadets meet the Park ball club on May 30 at 2 30 pm at the Park grounds. Park seeks revenge after a 4 to 1 defeat Sunday when Duff fanned 14. Cadets also host Front Royal Stars Thursday at 2 30 pm. A good crowd is expected, including cemetery observers.
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Staunton
Park
Duff
Park Association
B. B. Dutton
Wanted: Small house or apartment with furnace for family
Classified notice seeking a small dwelling or apartment with a furnace for a private family. Preference given to a standalone house but a warm, safe unit is acceptable if well maintained. Contact XY3 Care Star or inquire with the advertiser.
Rite Way Cleaners Fur Cleaning Ad
Thorough fur cleaning offered by Rite Way Cleaners with contact via phone 335. Includes a dated newspaper insertion from May 29, 2011. Attendees are urged to call for services.
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Rite Way Cleaners
Decoration Day tribute at National Cemetery with Legion leaders
Memorial exercises for Civil War to World War II heroes planned at the National Cemetery tomorrow at 2 pm. Col. B M Roszel to speak, Philip Fowle to MC, with Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies' National Memorial Association organizing. If rain, event moves to Handley Library lecture hall.
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National Cemetery
Col
B. M. Roszel
Virginia Department
American Legion
Philip Fowle
R. Y. Conrad Post
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
Boy Scouts
Frank R. Horton
Handley Library
E. J. Martin
Glass fragment links hit and run to arrests in Stephens City
Deputy Sheriff J W Newcome traced a hit and run that injured Jack O Neal to John Willis and Clayton Walters after a broken headlight globe was found near the scene. Willis was arrested at his Middletown workplace with Walters later jailed awaiting charges.
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Jack O'Neal
Sam D. O'Neal
Stephens City
John Willis
Clayton Walters
Middletown
Young O'Neal
J. W. Newcome
Hammack Bros
Long
Strasburg
C. S. Painter Ford Agency
Newcome
Belle Larrick
Willis
Burr P. Harrison
O'Neal
Mabel Massie
Jack
Stephens City High School
Lewis Golliday
Walters
Hopewell Benefit To Be Rescheduled For Red Cross Fund
Rain caused the Hopewell Church exhibit to be postponed and will be repeated tomorrow for the Red Cross fund. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with refreshments and a silver offering for the fund.
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Hopewell Church
Red Cross Fund
Capone Loses Appeal For Release From U S Prison
Al Capone failed in New Orleans to gain release from the federal penitentiary at Atlanta after the U S Circuit Court of Appeals denied his habeas corpus appeal. He serves a ten year term for income tax evasion and had argued the crimes were barred by the statute of limitations.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
al Capone
America
Prohibition Times
Atlanta
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Red Cross asked to aid five newborn quintuplets in Corbeil
In Corbeil Ontario Dr A R Dafoe requests Red Cross assistance for Mr and Mrs Ovila Dionne to care for five baby girls born to the 24 year old mother. The quintuplets now over 30 hours old and gaining strength though one weighs just three pounds four ounces. A nurse attends the family but around the clock care is urged.
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Associated Press
Corbeil
Ont
Red Cross Association
Ovila Dionne
Dionne
A. R. Dafoe
Association
Dafoe
Rexall Sale At Brook's Pharmacy Late May Weekend
Rexall sale runs Thurs Fri Sat Sun May 30 31 and June 1 2 with over 225 bigger and better bargains at Brook's Pharmacy promoter advertises a regional pharmacy sale event promising discounts across many items during the four day period.
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Brook's Pharmacy
Round Dance at Shady Rest Wednesday Nights
Weekly dance night at Shady Rest one mile west of Gore with music by The Rhythm Kings and Washington Night Club Entertainers. Event appears in-period notice format.
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Shady Rest
Gore
The
Rhythm Kings
Washington
Mrs Gertie Perry Dies Suddenly Of Heart Attack
Mrs Gertie Perry widow of John Perry died suddenly at her Opequon home around 8 am. Dr A D Hinkle said death from a heart attack. She had been living with J M Steck’s family for 40 years and was native of Powell’s Fort Valley Shenandoah county. Survived by son John and six siblings. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Gertie Perry
John Perry
Opequon
A. D. Hinkle
Perry
Gertie Boyce
Catherine Ritenour
Pelton
Powell's Fort
Lula
Lilly Bong
Lee Boyo
Handley Alumni Dance at Jordan Springs Planned
Handley Alumni Association officers met at Mrs Dorothy Rice home to split the reunion into two events. The alumni dance occurs June 15 at Jordan Springs with Soddy Haines and His Virginians providing music. An alumni luncheon and dance will be held during Christmas holidays. Members present were Miss Sue Schlack Mrs Dorothy Rice John Glaize Nat Hawkins and Jack Blackburn.
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Handley Alumni Association
Dorothy Rice
Alumni Association
Handley
Jordan Springs
Soddy Haines
Virginians
Sue Schlack
John Glaize
Nat Hawkins
Jack Blackburn
Valley Disciples Meet Friday at Woodstock
The Valley Union of the Disciples of Christ will hold its final meeting of the convention year at Woodstock Christian Church Friday evening June 1. A 6 p m fellowship supper precedes an evangelizing board meeting with opening address by Fred D Maphis of Strasburg.
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Valley Union of the Disciples of Christ
Woodstock
Edinburg
J. Mitchell Hoye
Woodstock Church
Light Monday police court docket court case
George Crabtree was found guilty of drunkenness and fined 12.25 dollars in a light Monday police court docket.
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George Crabtree
Apperson Family Weekend Visit in Winchester
Mr. T. P. Apperson, who travels for W. H. Bosserman and Son, spent the weekend in Winchester with his family.
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Mr. T. P. Apperson
W. H. Bosserman and Son
Winchester
Auction Sale Notice at 116 West Piccadilly Street
Auction sale set for Thursday May 31 1934 at 1 p m at 116 West Piccadilly Street. D F Yost offers all household furniture including antiques.
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West Piccadilly Street
D. F. Yost
Staunton Military Academy Cadets Enjoy Camp Life at Rouss Spring Park
Winchester residents follow Staunton Military Academy encampment activities at Rouss Spring Park. Cadets attend the movies during leaves, drill daily, and prepare for ROTC work with rifle range practice. Baseball with Front Royal All stars and intra cadet events fill Memorial Day schedule.
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Winchester
Staunton Military Academy
Rouss Spring Park
Funeral Services Held For Oscar H Cornwell
Funeral services were held at 125 Peyton street for Oscar H. Cornwell a noted Winchester merchant. Rev Dr Luther Aomas led the service with hymns Lead Kindly Light and O Love That Will Not Let Me Go. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Edward Kremer Richardson Kremer Dr George H Heist Clark M Smith Howard Grove and Chas Coffman.
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Peyton Street
Oscar H. Cornwell
Winchester
Luther Aomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Cornwell
Philomena Laren
Rebecca Bell
Godfrey Miller
William R. Miller
Mount Hebron
Edward Kremer
Richardson Kremer
George H. Heist
Clark M Smith
Howard Grove
Chas. Coffman
Soft Ball Draws Group To Handley Grounds Yesterday
A group of soft ball enthusiasts gathered yesterday evening at Handley grounds under the Men’s Athletic Club. The club plans games again Wednesday and Friday evenings meeting at the club rooms over Southern Wholesalers on West Water street before heading to Handley grounds.
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Handley Grounds
Men’s Athletic Club
West Water Street
Wanted Good Clean Cotton Rags for Star Office
Classified notice seeking recycled textiles for Star Office. Call or bring reusable rag material to 5-28-1p-tf location for purchase by Star Office.
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Star Office
Byrd Opposes AAA Amendments Granting Dictator Powers
Senator Harry F. Byrd warns radio audience that proposed Agricultural Adjustment Act amendments would give the Secretary of Agriculture dictatorial power to control every farmer’s planting and production on an entire farm, including poultry, with no court review. He praises the President but says such bureau power undermines democracy and economic recovery.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Harry F. Byrd
Roosevelt
AAA
Byrd
United States Senate
Congress
Democratic Party
Farm Czark
Wallace
Covered Dish Supper at Church of Christ
Church of Christ announces a covered dish supper on Tuesday evening at seven o'clock. Admission is twenty five cents.
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Church of Christ
Pure Food Store Ad Highlights Soft Water and Contact
Local ad promotes Pure Food Store offering beef steaks and roasts noted as delicious. Mentions Winchester Steam Laundry service and a phone listing 28 13 26 1p e. O. D. TF hints at contact details or delivery options.
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Pure Food Store
Winchester Steam
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