Woodberry Edges S V A in Final Minute Gridiron Clash
Woodberry narrowly defeated Shenandoah Valley Academy 7 to 6 after a late comeback. SV A star Thibodeau starred with an 85 yard run for the visitors, while Woodbury’s Stewart Duff Taylor and Hockman keyed the defense and late stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Thibodeau
Stewart
Duff
Taylor
Hockman
Woodbury
Woodbury Forest
E. Armfield
Whitford
Turpin
Q. B. Lewis Thibodeau
Stokes
Nash
Armfiled
Armfield
Lewis
Snyder
S. V. A—Edmonds
Duff Lee
Wray
Oliver
Hewlett
Auto Drivers Injured Watching Trains At Morgan Co Crossing
A Morgan County West Virginia crash left H G Allen with a broken leg and finger W H Webster badly cut and bruised O B Hover slight injuries and Moses Kimes seriously hurt internally. The drivers said they looked at two approaching freight trains instead of the road. Constable R D Clark was uninjured in the other car. The Lewis nephews and niece escaped injury as two cars veered off the road and one was left on the track.
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H. G. Allen
Morgan County
W. Va
W. H. Webster
O. B. Hovermale
Moses Kimes
Martinsburg
R. D. Clark
Kimes
Ralph Lewis
Morgan Mountains
Lewis
Thirteen Soldiers Admit Arson Ring In Oklahoma
Thirteen soldiers pleaded guilty to arson in an Oklahoma case at Fort Sill, admitting involvement in fires that caused over 2 million dollars in damage. Judge Cotterel sentenced them to prison terms. Hoy Gassaway drew 52 years, reduced to 22 concurrent, Ollie Drake 30 years concurrent, others 3 to 22 years. The fires occurred in June and July, with the defendants saying they burned buildings for a thrill. In Paris, Victor Hugo’s Place des Vosges apartments, now a museum, will receive 250000 francs from the Municipal Council.
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Laten
Okla
Fort Sill
Cotterel
Hoy Gassaway
Ollie Drake
Victor Hugo
Place Des Vosges
Paris
Swift Pacers In Free-For-All At Hagerstown
Five national pace champions with mile times under 20 02 are entered in the free-for-all at the Hagerstown fair. The seventy first annual exhibition features record cattle and poultry displays including a 1 400 pound Poland China hog and a 2 800 pound Pereheron stallion. Attendance continues through the week with auto racing slated for Saturday. Residents travel to Philadelphia for the Sesqui-Centennial events.
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Star
Hagerstown
Poland
W. I. Knepper
Funkstown
Here
Pastors Hopeful Council Will Not Throw Down Bars
A Virginia city faces a Sunday ordinance as the Winchester religious and civic groups urge council members to reject alcohol and candy sales on the Sabbath. The editors argue Sabbath observance aligns with state law and moral principles, urging citizens to voice their views at Tuesday’s meeting.
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the Star
Citiiens
Winchester
Virginia
University of Interpretation
Virginia Woman Freed Of Murder Defending Honor
Norfolk. A Princess Anne County Circuit Court jury acquitted Lillian Wakeman after about two hours of deliberation. Wakeman confessed to shooting Wade and testified she acted to defend her honor and home. Detective Leon Nowitzky recounted Wakeman’s May confession and subsequent denial of certain details.
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Norfolk
Princess Epo ‘County
Lillian Wakerie
B. D White
Wakeman
Wade
Lynnhaven Road
White
Leon Nowitzky
Buck Wade
Trio Shot Dead in Vermont Home Suicide Suspected
In Barre Vermont Mr and Mrs P Russell Morrison and their six year old daughter Joyce were found shot to death in their home four miles from the city. Authorities say Morrison, despondent over health after polio, killed his wife and child and then himself. The bodies were discovered Monday after a visit by Mrs Hood. All victims were shot through the head.
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Associated Press
Barre
P. Russell
Morrison
Joyce
John, Hood
Conspiracy Jury Discharged After Five Week Trial
A hung jury ended the five week conspiracy trial of Harry M. Daugherty and Thomas W. Miller. The judge declared no verdict and released jurors after reports of six to six and 10 to 2 splits. Both defendants appeared hopeful as the case closed with no decision.
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Ork
Harry M. Daughrty
Thomas W. Miller
Harding
Aoe
Associated Press
Saesier
Daugherty
Miller
American Metal Company
Julian Mack
Mack
Marshall
Murray White
Sheep search ends with eight days in hollow log
D E Eaton of Cold Stream Hampshire reports five yearling ewes missing from a twelve head flock. After eight days of inquiring, the sheep were found wedged inside a hollow log, forced apart to free them. They are said to be in good condition now.
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D. E. Eaton
Cold Stream
Hampshire County
Population cowed continued killings and pursuit
The report details a deadly robbery and slayings including Petrovitch with no robbery motive. Bandits later beat seaman Alvin Anderson and Steves Walker after robbing them. A pursuing officer exchanged shots, and the gang fled, abandoning a car and stealing another while firing at an officer near Swan son’s former location.
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Petrovitch
Alvin Anderson
Steves Walker
Walker
Swanson
Helironimus Couple Journeying to Sesqui Centennia Event
Mr and Mrs F C Helironimus of Covington West Virginia travel by way of Harrisonburg to attend the Sesqui Centennia celebration in Philadelphia. They plan to be away a few days and report they are in good health.
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William Brown
Clark Smith
M. WN. Aiken
J. W. Nail
Philadelphia
F. C. Helironimus
Covington
W. Va
Winchester
Delphia
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Sabbath
Edward T. Clark
Winchester, Va
Lillian Wade
The
Vermont
Jeff
Bad Fisher
Geevem
Jeese
Aimee Semple McPherson
Minnie Kennedy
Los Angeles
Mrs. McPherson
Scranton Flyer
Lehigh Limited
Bethlehem, Pa
International Newsreel
Frigidaire
DELCO
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