Defense cites 11 reasons for new verdict
The defense in Corporation Court argues eleven grounds to set aside a guilty verdict against Richard Richards on a 10 year prison term. Grounds include lack of credible evidence, improper or refused instructions, improper admitted evidence, jurisdiction issues, and questions about the prosecutrix's competency and age. The judge's ruling on the motion was set for 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Tavenner
Woodstock
Herbert S. Larrick
Winchester
Commonwealth
Verdict Uphheld in Richards Case by Corp Court
Judge Philip Williams denied defense motion to set aside a jury verdict finding Boyd R Richards guilty of a statutory offense. Richards received a 10 year sentence in the Virginia State Penitentiary. The court left bail at 5,000 pending appeal and await bond arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Boyd R Richards
Virginia State Penitentiary
Richards
Williams
Frank S. Tavenner
Woodstock
Virginia State Court of Appeals
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Tavenner
City Hall
Venue Change In Tea House Case
A petition for a change of venue to LaPlata was granted by Judge Joseph C. Mattingly in Prince Georges Circuit Court for John Williams and others. The decision relocates the proceedings from Upper Marlboro to LaPlata, Md., marking a key development in the case reported by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Upper Marlboro
LaPlata
Joseph C. Mattingly
Prince Georges Circuit Court
John Williams
Widow of John E Valk Dies in Winston-Salem
Mrs Rosalie Baker Vall widow of John E Valk of Annapolis Maryland died at 10 PM in Winston Salem North Carolina where she had joined her son Dr Arthur Valk. Born in Winchester in 1853 she was the last member of a prominent family and survived by two sons Eugene Valk and Arthur Valk and a daughter Mrs Rosalie Valk Brown. Funeral will be at St Anne Episcopal Annapolis with interment beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Baker Vall
John E. Valk
Annapolis
Winchester
Winston-Salem
N. C
Old South
Baker
Valk
George W. Baker
Sara Hartman Baker
William Hartman Baker
Franck Baker
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Walk
T. Reese Miller
Gertrude Fitch
J. Few Brown
Louis L. Baker
H. T. Busey
Richard Jolliffe
Laura Baker
W. W Glass
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
G O P erects banner above Democrats on North Loudoun
A Republican banner reading Vote For Hoover Safe and Conservative floats higher than the Democratic banner over Farmers and Merchants and Union bank buildings on North Loudoun Street. Republicans call a county leaders meeting tomorrow evening at headquarters. All voters invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Street
Farmers and Merchants
Union Bank
Hoover
Paint Shop Fire Destroys Coffman Woodlands Shop
Fire at 3.15 this morning destroyed the paint shop of J. G. Coffman on Woodland avenue and a large quantity of paint and an automobile stored there. Firemen fought the blaze with water for minutes, limiting damage to adjacent property. Loss estimated in hundreds. insurance status unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Coffman
Woodland Avenue
Coffman
Zalenski Trial Set For First Degree Murder Case
James Zalenski was scheduled to go on trial today on first degree murder charges in the Old Colonial Tea House case involving the death of Grover C. Amick of Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Zalenski
Grover C. Amick
Winchester
Gray Williams Chosen as 10th Phone Director
R. Gray Williams a Winchester attorney was elected as the 10th director of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia announced by Lloyd B. Wilson president in Richmond Virginia on the day of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Virginia
Lloyd B. Wilson
Richmond
Williams Elected Leader of Winchester Institutions
Virginia native Mr. Williams, a Winchester lawyer and longtime city solicitor, heads Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Rockingham Publishing. He chairs Handley Board overseeing Judge Handley bequest for Winchester library and public schools. He holds Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Psi honors and serves on several local and regional boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Williams
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
University of Virginia
Northern Virginia Power Company
Virginia Woolen Company
Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania
Williams
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Rockingham Publishing Company
Handley Board of Trustees
John Handley
American Bar Association
Virginia State Bar Association
Cation
Phi Beta Kappa
Delta Psi
Winchester Golf Club
Colonnade Club
Westmoreland Club of
Richmond
Telephone Company
John S. Eggleston
William T. Reed
Goldsborough Serpell
Norfolk
Homer L. Ferguson
Newport News
Junius P. Fishburn
Roanoke
Lloyd B. Wilson
Walter B. Clarkson
Marshal D. Sedam
Philip O. Coffin
Washington
Walter S. Gifford
Eugene S. Wilson
New York
Maytag Races Spark Winchester and Frederick Youths
In Winchester and Frederick County youngsters await a 2 PM Saturday Maytag race on South Cameron Street. Seven local entrants vie for speed honors with a Capitol midget family member possibly driving the Winchester car. Mayor Anderson starts the event with Hack Wilson as judge, staged by Miller and Anderson Maytag dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
South Cameron Street
Capitol
Anderson
Hack Wilson
Miller
Maytag
Who Is Going To Be President This Election
Promotes a Philco Jr Radio priced at 18.75 with electrodynamic speaker illuminated dial and high efficiency tubes. Miller & Anderson advertises the radios for home election night listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philco Jr
Philco
Miller & Anderson
Cadet Falls From Dormitory Windowinjures Ankle
Cadet Austin Downs of Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal Md sustained a fractured ankle and shaking after slipping from a third story coping while attempting a human fly escape. He fell about 30 feet to the ground and was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Downs
Odenton
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Cadet Downs
Ruth Nichols Narrowly Escapes Plane Crash
Ruth Nichols, famed aviatrix, survived a takeoff crash at Floyd Bennett Field during a trans continental campaign flight for President Hoover. The craft skid 60 mph, ground looped, and buried its left wing but Nichols cut fuel to avert fire and escaped unharmed with ambulances tending the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ruth Nichols
Hoover
Floyd Bennett Field
Miss Nichols
Nelson To Take Examination For Rhodes Award
Robert B. Nelson Jr of Winchester is among six University of Virginia students chosen to represent the university in Cecil Rhodes scholarship eliminations to be held in Richmond on December 10. Nelson is a senior and was selected from many applicants to face committees in their home states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Nelson,Jr
R. B. Nelson
Winchester
University of Virginia
Richmond
Nelson
Red Cross Cancels Friday Meeting For Campaign Briefing
Red Cross leaders will not meet Friday evening to avoid conflicting with an American Legion Auxiliary gathering. Volunteers are urged to visit the First Baptist Church office from 2 to 9 pm tomorrow for full instructions on the upcoming membership campaign starting Monday. A luncheon for workers is scheduled for noon Monday at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Red Cross
First Baptist Church
Apple shipments from New York to British ports market note
White raisins shipments from New York to British ports for the week ending October 29 1932 show Liverpool 41425 756 London 21631 4536 Manchester 10429 Glasgow 14276 6026 853 Hull 5906 5878 Cardiff 7099 Bristol 1390 totals 102235 17196 853. Prices note weather dampened sales with a expected recovery next week as exchange rates influence prices. Apple exporters England Scotland Ip l1t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blils Bxs_ Bskts
Liverpool
London
Manchester
Glasgow
Hull
Cardiff
Bristol
G. R. Cooper
Harnden & Co Liverpool
Cable Today
Britannia
Yorks
Wear
Stayman
Gonoae
Ben Davis
Harnden & CO
APPLE
England
Scotland
Free Wet Apple Pumace Promotion At Rexall Sale
National Fruit Product Co advertises a limited Rexall sale at Brooks' Pharmacy with a wet apple pumace promotion and national distribution details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natl, Fruit Product CO
Five Women Die As Car Hits Train Near Richmond
Five women residents of Laurel, Virginia, were killed in a crash at a crossing in Greendale, Henrico county. Witness W. H. Hall described the car being carried more than 200 yards by the train on the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac line. Engineer R. L. Fox of train No. 89 cited the car stalling on the tracks. Coroner A. P. Trayman arrived to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Greendale
Henrico County
Grace Lane
W. H. Lane
E. R. Metz
Mary Stone
A. H. Henley
Laurelia
W. H. Hall
Fredericksburg
Potomac
Hall
R. L. Fox
New York
Jacksonville
A. P. Trayman
Berlin strike paralyzes transit over wage cut
In Berlin on November 3, about 15,000 workers walked out protesting wage reductions. Only the state operated stadt bahn remained running as the city’s transportation network halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Extradition of Insull Probable in Greece Accord
Washington observers say steps likely underway to arrest Samuel Insull, former Chicago utilities magnate, now that the US Greece extradition treaty is in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Greece
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Truck Tag War Nears Armistice Between States
Philadelphia reports a step toward peace as Pennsylvania and New Jersey open talks over the truck tag dispute. Border states join the dispute while associations and operators protest delays, confusion, and potential perishables decay from the standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Chambers of Commerce
Reverend F T McFaden Leads Evening Prayer at Hichland Ave Church
Regular weekly prayer meeting to be held at 8 o'clock this evening in the Presbyterian Church on Hichland Avenue. The service will be conducted by the Rev Dr F T McFaden, pastor of the London Street Church, Covington Kentucky. The Monte Casino church reportedly accommodates only three persons including the priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Hichland Avenue
F. T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Church
Covington
Monte Casino
For Sale Dodge and Ford Trucks at North Main St
For sale two ton Dodge and two ton White trucks from 1929 and 1922 plus a 1924 Model T Ford. Located at 103 North Main Street. Phone 461. Also auction notice to buy Maggie Orndoff farm on Wardensville Grade at noon Saturday at the Courthouse door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
North Main St
Maggie Orndoff
Wardensville
Armistice Day Poppy Sale Aids Veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a larger Armistice Day poppy sale on November 11 to aid disabled World War veterans. Poppies are made by veterans in Virginia hospitals and sold in Winchester and Frederick County to fund relief, rehabilitation, and child welfare, with proceeds supporting families of ex servicemen and local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Handley High School
Winchester
Virginia
The
Legion Auxiliary
National Organization of the Auxiliary
Frederick County
France
Prohibition Agents Seize Distillery On Winslow Estate
Agents raided a stable on Col. Samuel E. Winslow’s estate in Leicester and seized an elaborate distillery. One man injured, one escaped. Winslow says he rented the barn for horses and has had no further involvement. The still was valued at about $35,000 with a 2000 gallon daily capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Leicester
Mass
Samuel E. Winslow
United States Board of Meditation
Washington
Winslow
Cat's Safe Return Hinted As Missed Cat Strays
Mary cries as her cat goes missing in Chicago Tribune item. Her brother consoles her saying the cat will likely find its way home by checking nearby houses.
Civic League Meeting At Handley Library
The Civic League holds its monthly meeting at Handley Library tomorrow afternoon at 3 30. Members are advised to attend for the planned agenda and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League Meeting
The
Civic League
Handley Library
Eye strain relief ad claims free inquiry
An advertisement from Hodgson & Brown promotes free investigation for eye strain symptoms. It lists headaches blurred vision dizziness and nervousness as possible effects and invites readers to seek evaluation at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown
Special Truck Bargain 1931 Ford Truck Closed Cab
Used 1931 Ford truck with long wheel base dual wheels and stake body offered by Bickers Motor Co. in splendid condition. Price 8300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickers Motor CO
Farm Bureau Notice Signals Cabbage Auction Track
Farm Bureau members receive a notice about a cabbage car on track with related updates. The fragment confirms organizational involvement and a planned agricultural event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Lplt
Warehouse loans aid eleven Virginia Mounting apple units
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation grants 175000 in warehouse loans to eleven packing house units tied to Valley Growers Exchange. Loans cover storage costs and packaging, with 75 cents per barrel and 25 cents per package, interest higher at 54 percent this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Valley Growers Exchange
Inwood Fruit Growers
Winchester
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Morgan County
Tomato Canners’ Organization
Federal Financing Corporation
Silver
Federal Intermediate Agricultural Credit Bank
Valley Exchange Group
Emmert's closes out as crowd floods store on ad campaign
Emmert's ladies apparel shop locks its front door to admit a bursting morning crowd in a closing-out sale. The turnout, estimated from newspaper ads in The Star, showcases the power of local advertising as buyers rush to clear a $45,000 stock before the store ends its Winchester trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert’s
Star
Winchester
Naval Officer Dies in Norfolk Hotel
Norfolk police and naval authorities investigate the death of Lieut. Jack W. Ames, 26, U.S. Navy, whose body was found yesterday in a Norfolk hotel after a forced door. The body showed no violence marks and lay on a bed in shirt and trousers, with whiskey found in a suitcase beside the bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
Jack W. Ames
U.S. N
Sarah Zane Fire Co Regular Meeting Notice
Fire company announces regular meeting to be held Friday November 4 at 8 oclock. Captain R B Brown signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire CO
B and C Raisin Bread Friday Morning Promotion
Public notice advertising B and C Raisin Bread available every Friday morning at all grocers with a reservation option. The ad urges customers to place their orders in advance.
Legion post to honor members at Winchester meeting
The American Legion of Winchester begins its season with a 8 pm meeting at the Rou rs Fire Company hall on Saturday November 5. State officers will present ten awards including meritorious service citations to Col B M Roszel and the post for wartime relief work. The meeting will also outline Armistice Day activities and plans to boost fundraising for regional charity. The post reports 24 percent more members for 1933 than 1932 and aims to continue growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of
Winchester
Rours Fire Company
State Department of the Legion
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Bernard M. Sullivan
American Legion
National Headquarters
M. E. Bristow
Richmond
Bristow
W. Glenn Elliott
B. M. Roszel
EOE
Roszel
War of Orphans and Hospital
Ethai Committee
Si R. Wie
Afi James R. Martin
Nework
Funeral Rites Set for Ernest H. Barb Saturday
Funeral services for Ernest H. Barb, a longtime Virginia Woolen Mill employee, will be held Saturday at 2 PM from Jones Funeral Parlors on South Loudoun Street. The Rev. R. L. Williamson will officiate with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include Stuart Pope, Stanley Crowser, C. L. Bush, J. C. John, Fred Thomas and W. A. Armel. He died yesterday at his brother J. W. Barb’s home in Frederick County. He leaves another brother George H. Barb and two nieces and a nephew. He was a son of the late Leonard and (name unreadable) Barb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest H. Barb
Jones
South Loudoun Street
R. L. Williamson
First Christian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Stuart Pope
Stanley Crowser
C. L. Bush
J. C. John
Fred Thomas
W. A. Armel
Barb
J. W. Barb
Frederick County
George H. Barb
Leonard Barb
Virginia Woolen Mill
Stock Market Falters at Cross Roads in New York
The Associated Press reports a faltering stock market at the cross roads with early declines easing by afternoon. Call money stood at 1 percent and sterling cables traded at 3.29 dollars as activity leveled near prior session levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Bandits Rob Bank in Marienville Heist for $8000
Six bandits robbed the Gold Standard National Bank in Marienville Pennsylvania taking $8000 cash after trapping cashier F R Johnson his wife and daughter and a friend in the Johnson apartment over the bank all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marienville
Gold Standard National Bank
F. R. Johnson
Johnson
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Boyd R. Richards
Corp. Court
John Valk
Democrats
Gray Williams
C. & P. Company
Mmues
E. C. Stuart
Rhodes
Rexall le Sale
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Dr. McFaden
Hichland Ave
Mary
Brother
Chicaygo Tribune
F. C
Credit Bank
R. B. Brown
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