Four Verdicts Possible in Case Death Prison or Freedom
Indicted man faces a trial where the jury will decide between verdicts of murder manslaughter or acquittal. Each side has two hours to present its case while the defendant does not testify in his own defense.
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Philip Williams
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Kermit Orndorff
Frances Nicholas Orndorff
Harry R. Kern, Jr
Winchester
Commonwealth
Frank H. Brumback
Woodstock
Floyd M. Brill
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Burr P. Harrison
Harrison
Williams
Orndorff
Orndorff Murder Trial Opens With Harsh State Argument
The Orndorff murder trial began with the Commonwealth’s attorney describing Kermit Orndorff as a “devil incarnate” and urging the jury to show no mercy. Defense counsel followed outlining a theory that Mrs. Orndorff’s death came from a shotgun butt after she threatened her husband, aiming for a voluntary manslaughter verdict if convicted.
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Orndorff
Harry R. Kern, Jr
Commonwealth
F. H. Brumback
Brumback
Organ Announcement for Carolyn Quantz in Guild
Carolyn Quantz announces her membership in the American Guild of Organists. The notice lists Piano Harmony and a telephone contact 1495 W 13 1p 5t for further information.
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Carolyn Quantz
American Guild of Organists
Paul Bern Estate Leaves Fortune to His Bride
The will of Paul Bern, film executive who died by his own hand, bequeaths his entire fortune to his wife Harlean Bern two months after their marriage. Irene Harrison produced the will, and the body of Dorothy Millette was identified near Walnut Grove as the mystery woman tied to Bern.
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Los Angeles
Paul Bern
Joan Harlow
Irene Harrison
Secre
Sacramento
Dorothy Millette
Bern
Harlean Bern
Harlean
Harlean Carpenter
Kansas City
Calif
Walnut Grove
Hollywood
Lmi
Miss Millette
Senior Music Club Organizing In Winchester Virginia
Mrs. J. M. Boles of Strasburg accepted as fourth district Virginia Federation of Music Clubs chairwoman. She met with music lovers in Winchester to form a senior club alongside a junior one led by Miss Gladys Cochran. Fall district meeting likely mid October. district includes multiple counties with only four active clubs.
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J. M. Boles
Strasburg
Virginia Federation of Music Clubs
Boles
Winchester
Gladys Cochran
South Braddock Street
Fourth District
Julia Faqua
Norfolk
Guy Benchoff
Woodstock
Frederick
Clarke
Loudoun
Fairfax
Prince William
Fauquier
Warren
Shenandoah
Page
Rappahannock
Madison
Greene
Orange
Culpeper
Worms Damage N W Apples In Pacific Northwest
A telegram from W S Campfield Staunton secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society reports severe worm damage in the Pacific Northwest with more than half of the Jonathan apples culled and some crops not harvested due to worm infestation.
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The
Star
Campfield
Staunton
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Pacific Northwest
Tea for West Boscawen youths at Mrs Hyde home
Miss Mary Hyde hosted a Monday afternoon tea at her West Boscawen Street residence. The gathering entertained a number of younger guests in a cordial social event.
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Mary Hyde
West Boscawen Street
Canadian makes smashing drive in first round
Ross Somerville the former Canadian champion shot a record 68 in the first round of the United States amateur golf championship quarterfinals at Five Farms, Baltimore Country Club. He led Bill Blaney 2 up at the halfway mark while Johnny Fischer and Francis Ouimet remained in the title chase among eight survivors.
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Associated Press
Farms
Baltimore Country Club
Five Farms
Ross Somerville
United Oe
Somerville
Bill Blaney
Boston
Johnny Fischer
Cincinnati
Fischer
Francis Ouimet
Jesse Guilford
Chick Evans
Chicago
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Maurice J. McCarthy
Ouimet
Rev Dr McFaden Speaks At Lions Club On Loyalty
The Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden pastor at Loudoun Street Presbyterian spoke to the Lions Club at the George Washington Hotel on loyalty and service. He shared timely thoughts and witty jokes signaling his prominence as a Rotary life member. Next meeting led by attendance chair Herman Barr. program by Rev. Brashears and Dr. Sartelle. Hoye Riley and Andrew Elam to attend a state officers meeting in Roanoke.
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F. T. McFaden
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
McFaden
Rotary International
Herman Barr
Wallace M Brashears
Ray Sartelle
Hoye Riley
Andrew Elam
Roanoke
Boys and Girls To Serve Lunches In Project Work
In Mount Williams Virginia a group of a dozen junior age boys and girls raised 75 to 100 chickens through a summer project. They will sell fried chicken sandwiches at a Saturday yard party at the Mount Williams community church to fund religious education work with help from Pratt Poultry Food Company and Winchester Seed Company.
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MT. Williams
Pratt Poultry Food Company of
Philadelphia
Winchester Seed Company
A. M. B. Snapp
Wardensville Circuit
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Mount Williams
Mountain Falls
Palace Theatre Promotes 1932 Chevrolet Coach Giveaway
Winchester Chevrolet offers 400 chances per $100 spent on a new or used car and parts or labor services at the Palace Theatre promotion. Sales date listed as 8-27-1p-eod-101.
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Palace Theatre
Winchester
Chevrolet
Foreclosure Sale At Berryville Court House Details
At eleven o clock A M on Saturday September 17 Browne Cottage on Shenandoah River is set for sale under J P Reardon trustee 14 1p 21.
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Berryville
Browne
Shenandoah River
China protests treaty signing at Changchun
China issues notes of protest to London Paris Washington Rome and Geneva charging Japan with violating sovereignty by recognizing Manchukuo. A League of Nations appeal urges immediate action while Japan formally recognizes Manchukuo in Changchun in a defense alliance ceremony.
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Associated Press
Nanking
Manchukuo
Japan
London
Paris
Washington
Rome
Geneva
China
League of Nations
League Assembly
League
Changchun
Manchuria
Salt Administration
Charles H. Gabriel Dies at 76 Famous Hymn Writer
Los Angeles reports Charles H. Gabriel, author of more than 800 hymns and revival songs for Billy Sunday, died aged 76. His works include Since Jesus Came Into My Heart That Will Be Glory For Me There Is Glory In My Soul and Higher Ground.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles H. Gabriel
Billy Sunday
Jesus
Hutchinsons Headed to England After Arctic Flight
Geo R Hutchinson and his flying family depart Angmagsalik Greenland for England aboard the trawler Lord Talbot to reach London after their New York to London Arctic route plane wreck near Angmagsalik and rescue by the vessel.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Geo. R. Hutchinson
Angmagsalik
Greenland
England
Lord Talbot
Hutchinsons
New York
London
Arctic
Leased City Rock Quarry Offered for Crushed Stone
Stewart M. Perry announces lease of the city rock quarry and offers crushed stone in any size or quantity from this date.
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Stewart M. Perry
Hoover Urges Relief as Winter Arrives at White House
President Hoover addresses relief workers on the White House lawn urging no man woman or child go hungry or be homeless this winter. Newton D. Baker pledges private contributions alongside federal aid as part of a four point relief mobilization program to sustain welfare effort and liberate charitable giving.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Newton D. Baker
National Citizens’ Committee
Welfare and Relief Mobilization
Baker
White House
Fuller Improves After Appendicitis Operation
H. D. Fuller prominent Winchester banker and civic leader and president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company is improving after an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital. He can sit up in bed and his condition shows steady progress though weeks remain before he resumes business duties.
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H. D. Fuller
Winchester
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Memorial Hospital
Fuller
Heatrolas 14 Price Week of Sept 17 to 24
Heatrolas advertised on sale from September 17 to 24 at Miller & Anderson. New Sunbeam and Heatrolas finished in walnut and mahogany, plus used heaters at deeper reductions. Heaters heat 3 to 7 rooms with free floor board and installation. One year to pay. Trade accepted. Sale lasts one week only.
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Miller & Anderson
St Pauls Lutheran Church to rededicate in Stephens City
St Pauls Lutheran Church of Fawcetts Gap will hold dedicatory services Sunday September 18 at 11 am with Rev R Homer Anderson of Lynchburg delivering the sermon. An eight pm Luther League program and a paper on Local Lutheranism will follow with remarks by Miss Katharine Fahs.
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Stephens City
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Fawcetts Gap
Snyder Alleman
Homer Anderson
Lynchburg
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Loci
Luther League
Evelyn Bywaters
Katherine Fahs
India
Fahs
Trinity Congregation
R. H Cline
Leington
Cc. W
O. Graham
Jewett
Ohio
Alen Jones
H. S. Myerly
Winchester
L. A. Thomas
D. D
Trinity Lutheran Junior Choir
Church To Send A Good Report To U. B. Conference
The 133rd Virginia Conference session of the United Brethren Church meets at Keyser West Virginia on September 20 with Bishop G D Batdorf presiding Rev A P Hovermale will present the annual report and steer proceedings. Winchester pastor George W Stover marks twentieth year in service as of next Sunday. The Winchester church reports progress despite unemployment with debt reduced by 4175 to 3245 and over 2000 of the balance subscribed for next year. all interest and local expenses are paid in full.
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Virginia
The
United Brethren Church
Keyser
W. Va
G. D. Batdorf
D. D
Harrisburg
A. P. Hovermale
George W. Stover
Winchester
Ober's Quality Fertilizer Opens Fall Supply Plant
Ober's Quality Fertilizer announces its new plant at 680 North Market Street to supply farmers for the fall season. G Ober and Sons Co. invites growers to place orders for superior results.
Roosevelt Farm Relief Plan Sparks Western Tour Ovations
Governor Roosevelt outlined a six point plan calling for national farm relief and an end to speculative Farm Board activities. He criticized Hoover era tariffs and urged reorganization of the Agriculture Department for a nationwide planning program as he spoke to a crowd of over 10 000 in Topeka Kansas and met with party leaders across Missouri Iowa Oklahoma Texas Nebraska and Kansas.
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Associated Press
Franklin D. Roosevelt
S. P
Prairie Lands
Rocky Mountaine
Topeka
Ramel Sola
Missouri
Iowa
Oklahoma
Texas
Nebraska
Kansas
Woodring
New York
House of Representatives
Garner
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Denver
Colby
Goodland
Kay
Hoover
Farm Board
United States
State Capitol
Agriculture Department
One Man Band Versus Divorce and Other News Clips
A New York divorce suit features a husband with two pianos radios accordions and a xylophone played simultaneously. Also reported are New York school enrollment figures and a Wyoming rescue tale of Edward Garrett after a 32 hour 4 mile crawl. Frankfort notes Governor Laffon’s Kentucky colonel appointment hinges on Massachusetts voting for Roosevelts in November with Frederick Holden optimistic about a Massachusetts result.
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Associated Press
New York
Elizabeth Baumann
Frankfort
Laffon
Frederick W. Holden
Fitchburg
Mass
Kentucky
Holden
Roosevalt
Massachusetts
Utah Students Plan Self Help To Ease Seating Crunch
Salt Lake City reports University of Utah students aim to solve a seating problem by cooking meals themselves after a survey shows entrants from rural areas will have food sent from home. Restauranteurs fear impact on business.
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Salt Lake City
University of Utah
Rogue bandit Lampeao raids resume in Bahia
In Bahia, Brazil, bandit chief Lampeao and his gang, wearing spectacles, have renewed raids on plantations. The violence follows the transfer of federal troops from the Northeast to the Sao Paulo front.
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Bahia
Brazil
Lampeao
Sao Paulo
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Ethel Depew
Nell Donnelly
Marshall Depew
Mrs. Donnelly
Chas. Gabriel
Hooversagers
N. D. Baker
Mr. Fuller
Heatrolas
ST. Paul's
U. B. Conference
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Rocky Mountain District
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Wyo
Wolf Mountains
Edward Garrett
Bar V Ranch
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