Quiet Dell murder case moves toward grand jury review
In Clarksburg West Virginia authorities renewed efforts to locate more bodies at the Quiet Dell murder farm linked to Harry F Powers. Judge John E Southern announced no special grand jury session. the Powers case will be presented at the November 10 circuit court convening. Powers in good spirits and eating, wife Luella Powers allowed to bring food. Police hold letters suggesting a mail order courtship, including a June 26 1926 letter. Powers married June 1 1927 in Oakland Maryland. license lists Harry F Powers Cedar Rapids Iowa. In Grayson Kentucky, the almost decapitated body of Annie Evans found near her home. husband James Evans jailed for questioning. Coroner cites bloodhound trail from scene to Evans home.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Dell
Harry F. Powers
John E. Southern
Asta Escher
Chicago
D. P. Lemke
Worcester
Mass
Luella Powers
Powers
Harry Powers
Crestline
Grayson
Annie Evans
James Evans
C. W. Henderson
Evans
Boyce to Stage The Only Girl In Sight Comedy Drama
Final rehearsals are underway for the comedy drama The Only Girl In Sight by the Boyce Agricultural Alumni Association. The 8 pm Saturday performance at Parish Hall will feature about fifteen alumni in the cast to raise funds for a new high school building. Local guests include Frances VanDevanter and family, Mabel Lantz, and Irvin Dages among others.
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Boyce
Boyce Agricultural Alumni Association
Frances VanDevanter
C. van Devanter
William O. Lantz
Mabel Lantz
Messrs
Irvin Dages
Gordon Sprye
Coreapolis
C. D. Adams
Walnut Hall” Farm
Dallas Watson
Orange County
Ruth Royston
Jessie Fadeley
Mount Jackson
Shenandoah County
Elizabeth Jolliffe
Luray
Carl Ludtke
Baltimore
van der Linden
Betty Lou
Washington
Baptist Parsonage
Lazenby
Hopewell
Henry C. Smith
W. A. Alexander
Ruth Alexander
Florence
S. C
C. V. van der Linden
D. &. Watt
Brideswater
Prosecutor Requests Cannon Campaign Records
District Attorney Rover received from the Senate campaign fund committee the record of hearings on Bishop James Cannon Jr. and 1928 campaign money. Senator Nye offered further information if needed. Rover did not say whether he would present the case to a grand jury. Two associates refused to testify.
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Washington
Rover
Senate Campaign Fund Committee
James Cannon, Jr
Nye
Senate Committee
Hop Cannon
Southern Methodist
Ada L. Burroughs
Richmond
J. Sidney Peters
Newport News
Stores To Close Early This Week
Chamber of Commerce announces nearly all stores will keep 5 pm closing this week and remain closed all day next Monday for Labor Day.
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Chamber of Commerce
Specials on Chevrolets and Ford as trade-ins
Classified note from Bickers Motor Company lists a 1930 Chevrolet closed cab stake body truck for 375 dollars with minimal use, a 1929 Chevrolet cab platform truck for 295, a 1929 Chevrolet roadster for 295, a 1931 Model A Ford sedan with extras for 625, and a 1926 Model T touring car for 35.
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Chevrolet
Bickers Motor Company
Slaying At Evans Home Traced To Brief Struggle
Coroner reports indicate head wounds from shotgun fire in the Evans residence. A struggle occurred at the scene before the victim, a mother of five, was killed. Mrs Evans had left home to call her brother in Huntington W Va and was seen returning but arrival unseen.
Virginia farmers plan 3 percent drop in wheat acreage
Virginia fall wheat sowing is expected to fall about 3 percent from last fall, based on intentions from 500 farmers reported on August 15. Nationally, U.S. wheat acreage could drop to 37,344,000 acres, the smallest since 1914, while rye sowing down 5.5 percent to 3,450,000 acres as states adjust to food supply and diversification.
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Virginia
Federal
State
Shenandoah Valley
United States
North Carolina
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Death Summons Mrs. Elliott At Home in County
Florence E. Elliott wife of R. Howard Elliott died at 4 yesterday afternoon at her Hayfield area home after a long tuberculosis illness in the sixty fourth year of age. Survived by husband two sons John of Broadway Virginia and Perry at home four daughters Mrs Clarence Boyce Frederick Maryland Mrs Edward Cooper and Mrs Nannie Gissel of Baltimore and Mrs Ralph Campbell of Winchester two sisters Mrs M M Larrick of Chambersville and Mrs Lyda Morgan of Whitacre two brothers William J. Good of Winchester and F L Good of Gore. Funeral tomorrow morning with friends meeting at 9 30 at the house then to Mount Olive Church for 10 o'clock service by Rev Courtney H Anderson and Rev Luther McFarland. Burial at Mount Olive. Six nephews will be pallbearers.
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Florence E. Elliott
R. Howard Elliott
Hayfield
Jacob and
Eliza Line Good
Elliott
John Elliott
Broadway
Perry Elliott
Clarence Boyce
Frederick
Edward Cooper
Nannie Gissel
Baltimore
Ralph Campbell
Winchester
M. M. Larrick
Chambersville
Lyda Morgan
Whitacre
William J. Good
F. L. Good
Gore
Mount Olive Church
Courtney H. Anderson
Luther McFarland
Mount Olive
Special Wed Thru Thurs B and C Leader Sale
Grocer offers two dozen B and C Leader rolls in a package for 10 cents and a second package for an extra cent during the sale window.
For Sale Shoots at Fair Grounds Ad
Auction note lists items for sale at the fair grounds with a contact phone number 796 W and signs FISHPAW AND LOY.
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Fair Grounds
W. Fishpaw and Loy
For Sale Alberta peaches Henry Orchard ad
Fruit sale notice from Henry Orchard on Paper Mill road offering Alberta peaches at 25 cents per bit contact by phone 2020F14.
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Alberta
Henry Orchard
Paper Mill Road
Canning Boom Pushes Local Demand for Jars and Cans
Grocers report a surge in demand for cans glass jars and canning materials as households stock winter supplies. Tomato and peach supplies fluctuate with a dry spell and harvests ending while prices for canned goods stay low and sugar sells at around five cents a pound.
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N” E. Groce
Admiral Gleaves Retires After 58 Years of Service
Admiral Albert Gleaves retires as governor of the United States Naval Home ending a 58 year naval career. Rear Admiral Thomas Washington of San Francisco will assume command on September 15. Gleaves led the American transport fleet in World War I and earned decorations for safe convoy operations. He is well known in Winchester where his family lived for years.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Albert Gleaves
United States Naval Home
Thomas
Washington
San Francisco
Gleaves
Admiral Gleaves
Winchester
Kiwanis Club Luncheon To Feature Crusade Union Boy Singers
Winchester Kiwanis Club plans a special luncheon tomorrow at George Washington Hotel at 12 45 p m. The Crusade Union Boy Singers double quartet led by D H E K Whitney of Newark N J will perform. Dr Hall arranged the guests and Dr R McC Glass urges full attendance.
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Winchester Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Crusade Union Boy Singers
D. H. E. K. Whitney
Newark
N. J
Hall
R. McC. Glass
Kindergarten opens September ninth enrollment now being taken
Mrs. Jack Engle announces a kindergarten opening on September 9 with enrollment currently open. For information call 812.
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Jack Engle
Season Tickets On Sale For Winchester Fair
Season tickets for the Winchester Fair September 8 to 11 are priced at 1.50 for one admission per day. Box seats for four days are 6 for six people. Tickets and boxes available at multiple local stores and places of business. Baseball at the fair grounds features Company I of Winchester vs Luray at 3 p.m. Saturday and other games Sunday.
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Winchester Fair
B.F. Arthur, Jr
James P. Reardon
Burr
P. Harrison
Arthur
Baker's Drug Store
Miller's Drug Store
People Drug Store
M. B Clowe’s
Gray and Sheetz
Lovett Brothers’ Shoe
White Palace
Irwin's Drug Store
Funk's
Miller's Hardware Store
Fair Grounds
H. T. Smith
Company I
Winchester
Troop E
Third Cavalry
Company Hose Company No
Apple grading meeting urged for Winchester growers
Commercial apple growers in Winchester are called to a 7 PM meeting at the Court House to learn details about changes in federal state grades for apples shipped or sold in closed packages. Only one session this season is planned, and growers are urged to attend to stay compliant with standard regulations.
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Winchester
Court House
Winichester
Five Priests Drowned in Ottawa River Boating accident
Five Dominican Fathers on a summer camp trip near Eardley Quebec were drowned when their rowboat capsized in a heavy river swell on the Ottawa River. Only one man swam to safety, and most victims were residents of Quebec.
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Associated Press
Eardley
Quebec
Order
Ottawa
Salvation Army Special Open Air Meetings Tonight
Major James Mars leads Salvation Army open air services in front of the Court House at 7 30 this evening and on Thursday Saturday and Sunday evenings inviting all. Tonight's theme warns that life today moves fast and questions who finds certainty and peace while urging faith in God. Thursday asks What manner of man am I and to peer into the looking glass. Saturday asks Are you weary and heavy laden. Sunday urges listening to God's voice and not hardening the heart.
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James Mars
Salvation Army
Court House
Damsons for Sale and Silk Materials Display
A local ad lists Damsons for sale with phone 128 W and a new showing of silk and silk and wool dress materials by Moling and Cather at 435 Fairmont Avenue.
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Fairmont Avenue
Moling and Cather
Fines in August Set Record at Winches ter Police Court
Judge Donald L. Weems reports August fines total of 1678 dollars, beating all previous months. About half the sum was paid for fines from earlier months, with 51 people tried and 5 acquitted. Police to install a new card-index system for accidents and complaints, modeled on Washington DC methods.
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Winchester
Donald L. Weems
W. A. Baker
Weems
Bar of Justice
Burke
District of Columbia Department
Husband Receives Suspended Term After Assault Charge
Amos White of the county was given a suspended sentence after pleading with his wife to stand with him in court. Sheriff Pannett was summoned after midnight Sunday to the White home following a reported assault on his wife. The case included a drunken driving charge, with White’s automobile operation suspended for one year.
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Amos White
Pannett
Heavily Fined For DUI Auto Case In County Court
Lloyd Cameron of the southeast county was convicted in county magistrate court for operating an automobile under the influence. State Traffic Officer R E Bayliss arrested him on Millwood pike after reports of a drunken drive through Double Tollgate. He was fined 100 dollars and costs, jailed six months with the sentence suspended on good behavior, and barred from operating a vehicle for one year.
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Lloyd Cameron
Tavenner
R. EB Bayliss
Millwood Pike
Cameron
Notice of Refrigeration Readiness for Apples
Winchester Cold Storage Co announces rooms now under refrigeration and readiness to receive apples. The notice is dated August 25 with internal identifiers 1p and 10t.
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Winchester Cold Storage Co
Dr. BB Dutton Moves Office to Water Street
Dr. BB Dutton has moved his office to 212 West Water Street. The notice is dated August 31, 1951, indicating a change of location for professional services.
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BB. Dutton
W. Water Street
Winchester Brightens Frederick County Shenandoah Valley
Community column highlights optimistic activities in Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley. Readers are invited to contribute cheerful events and good news to celebrate local progress and civic spirit.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Fourteen Industries Up as Payrolls Edge Up
A survey shows fourteen industries improving from a low payroll base with woolens and worsteds leading gains of 8 percent over July 1930 and 5 percent over June 1931. Other sectors such as boots and shoes and sugar refining post notable increases. a 55-industry table appears in the Alexander Hamilton Institute’s Business Conditions Weekly. Pennsylvania Railroad declares a quarterly dividend of 75 cents to about 241,000 holders, with ownership rising since 1929. Post office receipts for late July hint at improving business activity. University of Richmond projects a small enrollment rise for 1931-32 as it marks its centennial. Domestic oil burners rise 6,096 percent in 10 years, with 1750,000 units in use by year end. Giftware expositions in New York draw strong attendance and buyer interest. Fall dress orders rise as retailers ready for new styles, focusing on sleeve design changes.
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Alexander Hamilton Institute
PENNA
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atterbury
United States
American Oil
New York
Yard Party at Paxton Chapel Thursday Night
Paxton Chapel hosts a yard party on Thursday night with rain contingency Friday with band music and amusements.
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Paxton Chapel
Baltimore and Ohio Expands Winchester Apple Trade Yards
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces extensive yard improvements in northeast Winchester to boost the apple trade. A new 70 car siding plus redesigned livestock yards will ensure ample freight cars for barreled and boxed apples as the nine month crop moves to market.
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Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Bvest
J. G. Fosbrink
B. and C
Cumberland
Ohio
Baltimore
Ley Cooperative
North Street
Two Men Charged With Driving Same Auto While Drunk
Henry Kerns former city proprietor and Wi ter Sprinkle from Maryland were arrested for operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence after a car collision with a tourist near Martinsburg. Bayliss charged both after the incident. Sprinkle remained jailed, Kerns released. They face county magistrate court at 3 PM before Justice Tavenner.
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Henry Kerns
Witer Sprinkle
Gerstown
R. Bayliss
Kerns
Sprinkle
Martinsburg Pike
Bayliss
Tavenner
Winchester Schools Registration Dates Announced
Special notice informs new pupils must register for Winchester Schools for the upcoming session. Grades One to Three report to John Kerr School on September 1 2 3 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Grades Four to Twelve report to Handley High School on September 13 14 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. First grade pupils start September 14.
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Winchester
John Kerr
Handley High School
Miller School
Handley
Peaches for Sale Belle of Georgia Elberta
Belle of Georgia and Elberta peaches offered for sale by Butler in Albin Virginia. Phone contact provided. Local fruit stand advertisement dated August 29.
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Belle
Georgia
Elberta
Butler
Albin
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