Letters Found In Robinsons Home Presented In Court
Government agents presented photostatic copies of letters found in Thomas H. Robinson Sr s Nashville home as part of the case tied to the kidnapping of Mrs Alice Speed Stoll. The letters, unsigned and dated 1931, are introduced amid effort to move Robinson Sr to Louisville for trial. his son is a suspect in the abduction.
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Nashville
Tenn
Thomas H. Robinson, Sr
Louisville
Alice Speed Stoll
Robinson
Department of Justice
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Tennessee
Bertha
Tom
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Thomas
M. C. Faulkner
Division of Investigation
Support for the Red Cross Stressed as Community Aid
The speaker argues Red Cross support is selfless benefit to nation and locality. Imagines town destroyed by quake with no utilities, then asks who would provide urgent aid. Credits American Red Cross as first responders and urges annual dues, calling contributions a prudent investment and essential to sustain mercy and first aid work.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
The
Inaugurates Better Housing Campaign In Winchester area
The Better Housing program under the National Housing Act will be promoted in Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties with a goal of 100000. Arthur M. Field named general chairman. Campaign to run six weeks with winter work and substantial local employment. A kickoff advisory meeting Tuesday at 8 PM with 50 to 100 attendees. moving pictures to illustrate the plan. Federal Housing Corporation financing available. local building trades promised cooperation.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Clarke County
Arthur M. Field
Federal Housing Corporation
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Pure Black Pepper Classified Trade Item
Pure Black Pepper offered by PURE FOOD STORE priced at 17c per 1p-11 unit as listed in the storefront advertisement.
Public Sale at Barrett Farm Near White Hall
A public sale will be held at Jonathan Barrett Farm near White Hall at 11 a m on Tuesday October 30. Personal items and antiques will be offered. list of items to be sold includes household goods and farm belongings. auction conducted by Mrs Jona Barrett and associates.
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Jonathan Barrett Farm
White Hall
Jona
Hallowe'en Dance at Shawnee Nite Club Opens Under New Management
The Shawnee Nite Club hosts a Hallowe'en dance under new management on Saturday October 27. Music by Shawnee Orchestra featuring Donnie Gray and Diz Derflinger. Admission 50c. Refreshments and drinks. Phone 751.
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Hallowe
Shawnee, Orchestra
Donnie Gray
Japanese Will Stay Year Ten Reach Accord
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto said he will remain in London for up to a year to secure a satisfactory naval agreement. Ambassador Matsudaira arranged a golf meeting with Norman Davis to smooth tensions. American sources doubt the Japanese stance and fear talks may be wrecked over tonnage limits.
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London
Isoroku Yamamoto
Tsuneo Matsudai- Ta
Norman Davis
Yamamoto
Patience
England
United States
Japan
Davis
William H. Standley
Great Britain
Attodey
Ransey MacDonald
Mrs Hunter Kern Fractures Wrist After Street Incident
Mrs Hunter M Kern suffered a fractured right wrist after slipping and falling when a car driven by Raymond Fishpaw turned a corner near the Capitol Theatre. She was taken to Memorial Hospital where the fracture was set and she is resting comfortably.
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Hunter M. Kern
Capitol Theatre
Raymond Fishpaw
Winchester Memorial Hospital Plans Group Hospitalization
The executive committee endorsed a plan to provide group hospitalization for employed persons. Shirley Carter chairs the committee and notes the program mirrors schemes in other cities, aiming to ease sudden hospital costs and aid middle class families.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Dayeng 6Een All Minesti Ly Fee
Shirley Carter
Washington
D. C
Notice of price changes at Dry Cleaning Works
Baring resigned from the local organization of Cleaners. We offer the following prices effective October 25: Suits cleaned and pressed 75c. Topcoats cleaned and pressed 75c. Dresses cleaned and pressed 75c. Suits pressed only 40c. Dry Cleaning Works, 210 S. Braddock St. Phone 80.
Cleaning Prices for Coats and Dresses by Winchester Cleaners
The Association of Winchester Cleaners advertises fall cleaning prices. Topcoats priced at 75 cents, dresses at 75 cents and up. The ad lists dates spanning October 28 through October 31.
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Association OF OF Winchester
Gold Hoarder Feels The Axe In Winchester Found Coin
A gold hoarder died today after a Winchester discovery of a two dollar gold piece. Mrs. Martin Williams of South Cameron reported finding the coin inside a rooster she dressed for Sunday dinner. The coin was badly damaged and was turned over to a banker for handling.
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Winchester
Martin Williams
South Cameron
Mrs Mitchell Dies After Brief Illness at Marlboro
Mrs Virginia Mitchell age about 70 widow of James Mitchell died at her Marlboro home at 9 30 this morning after a weeklong illness. She leaves two sons Edward at home Henry of Pennsylvania and three daughters Mrs Virginia Rhinehardt Philadelphia Pa Mrs Katherine Line Clary near Strasburg and Mrs Mary Pangle Middletown. Funeral 2 30 Monday from Hites Chapel M E Church South with burial in adjoining cemetery. She was lifelong member and pillar of support to the church. Services by pastor Rev W P Saunders.
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Virginia Mitchell
James Mitchell
Marlboro
Mitchell
Virginia McFarland
Edward Mitchell
Henry Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Virginia Rhinehardt
Philadelphia
Katherine Line
Clary
Strasburg
Mary Pangle
Middletown
Hite
M. E. Church
South
W. P. Saunders
Rev Mr Calvert To Teach Class At Braddock Street Church
The Rev Mr Calvert will teach the Young Christian Class at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Sunday at 10 am in the classroom. A special invitation is extended to all who wish to attend.
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Calvert
Braddock Street Methodist, Episcopal Church, South
Administration seeks to revive foreign trade drive
Washington and Baltimore dispatches describe Roosevelt officials pushing a foreign trading program with 12 nations, aiming to boost tariffs and negotiate with Europe after Cuba deals. Cordell Hull will lead the effort with bankers enlisted to craft a broader policy, while Will Durant critiques the new deal’s impact on industrial workers and purchasing power.
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Will Durant
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Foreign Trade Council of
New York City
Cuba
George N. Peek
State Department
Eas
United
Ee Aces
Europe
Baltimore
Maryland ‘Teachers’ Association
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Semi-Pros To Meet Cumberland Team In Winchester Clash
The Cumberland Md team visits Winchester for a Sunday football clash. Cumberland features a 180 pound line and 170 pound backfield with guards Jum bo Gunard and John Blough. Eddie Martin and Jim Gestzerd are expected stars as Cumberland aims to test the local Semi-Pro squad known for strong offense this season.
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Winchester
Cumberland
Gunard
Davis and Elkins
John Blough
Eddie Martin
Jim Gestzerd
O'Neal
Generals Defeat Gobblers 13-7 in Lexington
The Washington and Lee Generals beat Virginia Polytechnic Institute 13 to 7 at Lexington this morning, ending any chances for a State Championship and honors in the Institute University game. Analysts note a Virginia victory would not be a surprise, while Governor calls for a report following the incident.
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Washington and Lee Generals
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Lexington
Associated Press
Gobblers
Institute-University of Virginia
Virginia
Fatal Blaze Involving Leland Stanford near Lee-Jackson
Special to The Star reports a fatal vehicle fire north of town where Leland Stanford died in a car blaze. State Officer O L Fuller reached the scene around 10 PM finding the body largely incinerated. His son Leland Sutherland later identified the charred car after driving the fire truck to the scene.
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Leland Stanford
Lee-Jackson
O. L. Fuller
Woodstock
Fuller
Leland Sutherland
Maurertown
Sutherland
World News at a Glance Harrisonburg pickle plant seek s 100900 bushes year
Harrisonburg reports a plan by Domestic Harrisonburg-National Fruit Products Co to open a pickle factory using 100900 bushes annually on about 1000 acres of farming land. Washington Senators seek new manager to succeed Joe Cronin with Bucky Harris and Babe Ruth as candidates. Mussolini salutes fallen comrades. Siam’s King Prajadhipok abdicates.
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Harrisonburg
National Fruit Products Co
Ean
Washington
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Joe Cronin
Bucky Harris
Babe Ruth
Futile To Have Called Out Militia Executive Declares
An executive states it was futile to call out the militia in the current circumstances. The statement outlines the factors that led to the decision and cautions against future escalation.
White Folks Asked to Attend White Folks to Attend
Father of slain girl weeps as he declares mob cheated him of vengeance. Eighteen bullet wounds found in the victim. Governor Sholtz calls lynching deplorable and unnecessary in his state.
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Delares
Sholtz
Lynching of Claude Neal Shocks Marianna Crowd
The body of Claude Neal, a Black man, was found mutilated and hung from a tree before the courthouse in Marianna, Jackson County. Reports say he was dragged from Greenwood, shot and tortured after a white girl’s assault, as officers and state authorities faced calls for troops and federal action.
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William S. Truby
Associated Press
Marianna, Fra
Claude Neal
Chipola
Ward
Greenwood
Jackson County
J. P. Newell
Dave Shultz
W. F. Chambliss
Newell
Arcadia
National Guard
Florida
Association of Southern Women For the
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Chambliss
Dunce
Times-Courier
Neal
Justice Department
Casa
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Bank
Warren Fonata
Royal News
Star Today
Star Office
Mr. Calvert
Claudeneal
Martanna
Va. Tech
L. S. Sutherland
Toms Brook
World News
Florence
Mussolini
King Prajadhipok
Siam
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