Veteran Pastor W. O. Talbert to Retire After Long Service
The Rev. W. O. Talbert, veteran pastor in the Balti more Conference of the M E Church South, retires due to ill health. At a District Conference session resolutions praised his years of ministry, named churches served, a new Clifton Forge church, and his role as Presiding Elder. The statement notes Ty of Winchester parsonage and 105 new members added under his leadership at Burcetown Church.
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Arlington
Salem
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Lewisburg
Brucetown
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Ernest
Russell G. Kaplon
Grand jury considers indictment in Nesquehoning shooting
A grand jury in Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, was asked to indict suspended State Trooper Benjamin Franklin for the June killing of 14 year old Joan Stevens near Nesquehoning. District Attorney Albert Heimbach presented the case alleging murder after eight bullets hit the girl in a parked police car during questioning about a bank robbery scheme. Franklin said he fired in self defense when Stevens drew a pistol, later found to be a toy.
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Albert Heimbach
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Nickel would suit baby born in Troutville
Dr W N Breckenridge delivers a son to the R L Keslers in Troutville Va. Kesler pays 500 nickels as fee. The doctor jokes that nickel would be a fitting name for the child.
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R. L. Keslers
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German Line Strengthened Along Rhine
Basel, Switzerland date October 4 reports indicate Nazi garrison buildup along the Rhine near Alsace and Burgundy gate. German forces concentrate thousands, with pontoon crossings and night lights at Istein as French fortifications hold a 40 mile Alsace belt toward Belfort.
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Famed Stage Career Ends With Fay Templeton's Death
Fay Templeton, famed for the mauve decade, died in San Francisco at 74 after a long stage career. She began as Cupid at age 3 and Puck at 8, later joining Gilbert and Sullivan, retired 25 years before an unexpected Roberta comeback. She spent her final days under the name Mrs. Patterson and requested secrecy about her past. Cremation planned. ashes to be shipped east for Actors Equity cemetery burial.
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Patterson
California Sheriff Cadets Face Low Scores at Pistol Range
Nine husky deputies felt bad about their low marks at the pistol range and were banished to the crying room reserved for poor performance.
Glamour Gal Contract Dispute and Film Delays
Miss Lamarr claims MGM has not paid the promised 575 weekly since July, while studio officials say the contract remains in effect for five years. She is due back in three weeks for I Take This Woman retakes with Spencer Tracy, as the film languishes after nearly one million dollars spent. Bette Davis, amid contract rumors, is said to be preparing for a new picture next week as she accelerates toward an expected three films this year.
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Call Made For Bank Statements
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Monday October 2. The Federal Reserve Board issued a similar call to 1126 state banks plus 5203 national banks. the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation did not join in the request.
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Winchester Council Mulls 1940 Budget Bond Plan
City officials debate how a proposed water and sewer bond issue should be spent with emphasis on Pine and Franklin streets where a larger water line is needed. Perc Miller urged immediate action for a new pipe while others warn the bond total could heighten indebtedness to about 1.9 million dollars. Routine reports and committee discussions follow as work on the budget continues.
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Percy Miller
C. R. Anderson
Reardon
Fred Forney
Herman Hable
Hawthorne
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Commissioner of Revenue
E. W. Miller
Accused Preacher Faces Jury Over Wifes Slaying
In Flint Michigan Rev James W Lane a 61 year old missionary and factory worker awaited a circuit court jury verdict on charges of killing his partially blind wife Nancy Virginia last June 7 He contends the shooting was accidental while removing a rifle shell Under cross examination Lane acknowledged liaisons with house keeper Mrs Helen Sherwood and that his wife knew of the relationship Mrs Sherwood testified similarly at an earlier hearing
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James W. Lane
Mission
Nancy Virginia
Lane
Helen Sherwood
Addee
City approves small claim payments and hog ban notice
A claim for $25 for fence damage was referred to the claims committee and a $18.25 auto damage claim was ordered paid after a construction mishap. The city directs Elridge De Haven to receive the hog ban ordinance copy and notes watchman clock service installation at the quarry and pumping station reducing insurance rates. Attending were Dr. C. R. Anderson president and 11 others.
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Elridge de Haven
Raymond Carper
Grant
C. R. Anderson
Herman Hable
C. D. Barnett
W. W. Dellinger
Fred Forney
Allen Hawthorne
Lawrence Hollis
O. L. Jamison
Percy Miller
Miller Streit
Marvin Weaver
Police Officer's Home Robbed in Baltimore
Baltimore police sergeant Joseph Zaruba reported a burglary at his home after a intruder took a police dress coat service pistol cartridge belt patrol box keys and 35 dollars in cash while he slept. The theft was listed in the quarters this morning.
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Joseph Zaruba
Zaruba
Traffic Case Dudley Powers Bayard Va Reckless Driving
Dudley Powers of Bayard Virginia faces a reckless driving charge and a $14 fine in traffic court. The case details appear in the local docket.
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Dudley Powers
Bayard
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