Harris accepts five year sentence in manslaughter case
George Harris 33 of Lynchburg withdrew a motion for a new trial after being sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary for voluntary manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Dennie Mae Powell. Harris, found in a car near Lynchburg on September 4, was ordered to remain in Rustburg jail before transfer to prison.
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Rustburg
George Harris
Lynchburg
Etreuit
Dennie Mae Powell
Harris
Alfred D. Barksdale
Democracy Convention Opens With Kiwanis Rally in Roanoke
In Roanoke on October 21 a three day Kiwanis International convention began with a large gathering of about a thousand Kiwanians from Virginia Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia. Mayor Walter W Wood welcomed attendees and a memorial service honored deceased members led by Rev Z V Roberson. Dr Blackwelder warned that inherited institutions face fire and urged vigilance for democracy. Subsequent speakers include Frank Finley Leroy Trone and E S Carruthers slated for today.
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Roanoke
Ital
Kiwanis International
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Walter W. Wood
Z. V. Roberson
Roanoke Club
Blackwelder
Frank Finley
Wilkinsburg
Leroy Trone
Elkton
E. S. Carruthers
Charlottesville
Virginia to Give $5,000 for Wilson Birthplace Shrine
Richmond October 21 Wilbur C Hall state conservation commissioner said he would present a 5000 dollar check next Tuesday as half of Virginia's contribution toward converting the Woodrow Wilson birthplace at Staunton into a national shrine The other half will be paid July 1 1939 The foundation has already raised 15000 for the project Restoration of the birthplace began last month.
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Richmond
Wilbur C. Hall
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Foundation
Wilson
Staunton
Hall
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Virginia
Wilson Birthplace
They Don’t Like Photographers Reorganize Advisory Boards
John R. Hutcheson of Virginia Tech said new federal agricultural agencies require reorganizing advisory boards. He noted boards should better coordinate programs with agencies for extension work. E. L. Hummel spoke on county and community plans, with conferences continuing through Saturday.
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Richmond
John R. Hutcheson
Agricultural Extension Service
Virginia Tech
Neck
Hutcheson
E. L. Hummel
Five Years On Conviction of Causing a Death
Amherst jurors found George Tolley 18 guilty of second degree murder in the death of Ralph Howard Moon two months old, with a five year penitentiary sentence. Judge Meeks deferred ruling on motions while written summaries are prepared for next week. The pathologist tied death to liver hemorrhages from a blow.
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Commonwealth
Walter H. Carter
Whitehead
Meeks
Ralph Moon
Robert D. Caldwell
Lynchburg
Tolley
Carter
Tolley Denies Harm in Murder Indictment
Tolley, a friend of Mrs. Jennie May Moon, pleaded not guilty to the murder indictment and denied harming the child.
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Tolley
Jennie May Moon
Clergyman Rev Dr Thomas D Rich ards Dies at 81
Rev Dr Thomas D Richards 81, a retired Presbyterian clergyman, died at his Cumberland Maryland home after a long illness following recent hospitalization.
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Cumberland, Md
Thomas Davis Richards
Creomulsion Ad Claims Quick Relief for Colds and Coughs
An advertising insert promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for chest colds bronchial irritation and persistent coughs. It asserts rapid action at the source of inflammation and promises a refund if not satisfied with relief, urging readers to look for the Creomulsion brand.
Chartr Granted for Golden's Cash Market Inc
A charter of incorporation is granted to Golden's Cash Market Inc to buy and sell in wholesale or retail. The stock ranges from 1000 to 5000 dollars in 100 dollar shares, with Grover Clevenger as president Pearl Moore Golden as secretary John Golden as treasurer and Minnie Clevenger on the board of directors.
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Golden’s Cash Market, Inc
Grover Clevenger
Pearl Moore Golden
John Golden
Minnie Clevenger
One Killed And Eight Hurt In School Bus Crash
A Virginia school bus crash near Lawrenceville killed 19 year old McKinley Johnson of Greentown and injured seven others, while the bus driver and six students were hurt. State police inspections of school bus equipment were noted by Col. Marion Battle. The report recalls two earlier bus crashes in Charlottes ville and Albemarle county with multiple injuries.
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Lawrenceville
McKinley Johnson
Greentown
Col
Marion Battle
State Motor Vehicles Division
Virginia
Nina Walker
Boyd's Tavern
Collis
Ion
Highway Department
Charlottesville
Albemarle County
Waffle Iron Gingerbread Hint for Quick Treats
Quick gingerbread idea without heating the oven. Use a waffle iron and watch the heat to avoid overcooking. Serve immediately for best texture.
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Dr. West
DuPont Exton
Baker’s Drug Store
C. A. Davis
N. Loudoun St
Jackson Barnett
Maxine Sturgis
Bohemian Beer
Bohemia
National
the National Brewing Company of
Baltimore, Md
Chartr
St. Paul Normal and Industrial School
Here
Te Tal
Timberlake
Palace Theatre
Moling & Cather
SKY Chief
Texaco
Roany
Texaco Sky Chief
Columbic Eee
Denacda
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