Upton Sinclair Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday With Novel
Pasadena reports Upton Sinclair, at sixty, publishes his sixtieth book titled Little Steel. The mild noted writer, a leading muckraker, continues to critique the social order and forecasts national adoption of his production for use idea for the unemployed. He resides in a rambling California home and has published many works in 47 languages across 39 countries.
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Pasadena
Calif
Upton Sinclair
Sinclair
California
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Bereavement Thanks From Finklestin Family
The Finklestin family thanks friends and neighbors for thoughtfulness during their recent bereavement. Gratitude for kind words, listening ears, and the lovely floral tributes are sincerely appreciated from M. Finklestin and daughter.
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M. Finklestin
Real Estate for Sale Near Stephens City
Real estate listing offers 131 acre farm southeast of Stephens City at 3500 dollars. A seven room home with two halls bath and basement, modern conveniences, and 3150 dollars. Financing possible with 30 days possession. Also 175 acre farm with large barn silo sheep sheds good water electric lights for stock and dairy use. Drive an automobile over the whole farm priced at 8500 dollars with 2/8 financed. Call 133 N Cameron St.
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Boy Takes Own Life After Spending Money Of Aunt
At Hillsville a 14 year old orphan, Carl Bucher, spent $30 he found at his aunt Miss Martha Wilson's home in Pipers Gap after a trip to the Galax fair. Remorseful for taking the money, he used a pistol in a room at his aunt's house and died from a self inflicted wound to the heart. Sheriff George Edwards reported the incident.
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W. A. Porter
Carroll County
George Edwards
Carl Bucher
Martha Wilson
Pipers Gap
Carl
Frederick Trader Brings Fine Herd From West Virginia
R Lee Barney of Gainesboro Frederick County purchased a truckload of three year old registered cattle from Calhoun County West Virginia. The herd from Bean Donald and Fairfax breeding average about 1200 pounds and were selected from 700 head at the Harman farm. Barney placed them on Beaver Pond farm for breeding. Cattle fanciers admire the stock Barney brings to Frederick County.
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Sudetenland Fallout In Prague Amid German Pressure
Prague follows a high level cabinet crisis over the Sudetenland dispute with Britain and France pressing for a quick decision. President Benes and Premier Hodza confer as stock markets suspend trading and diplomats gather to monitor the evolving crisis.
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Milan Hodza
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Paris
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Commission To Seek Information On School Problems
The Virginia state commission formed to study school issues directed Secretary R Hill Fleet to send a questionnaire to school officials and interested groups. A second questionnaire will target similar organizations in other states as hearings are planned for late November. Vice Chairman T Russell Cather led the meeting in the absence of Chairman L M Robinette. attendees included E P Barrow, H M Sutherland, and Stuart Moore.
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General Assembly
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T. Russell Cather
Winchester
L. M., Robinette
Jonesville
Fleet
E. P. Barrow
Lawrenceville
H. M Sutherland
Clintwood
Stuart Moore
Lexington
Two Are Held On Murder Charge in Illicit Still Slaying
Carroll county grand jury indicted Arnold Ibs and Ray Byrd for the murder of Porter Combs, 22, killed August 29 at a remote still site near Fancy Gap Mountain. The defendants claimed Combs shot himself, but coroner Dr. W A Porter testified the weapon was fired from a distance and noted scratches on the victim’s neck. The lower court returned a murder verdict.
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Carroll County
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Ray Byrd
Porter Combs
Fancy Gap Mountain
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W. A. Porter
Oklahoma City Teen Mistakes Alcohol for Water
James Porter, 18, hurried for relief from a splitting headache and dissolved a sedative tablet in what he believed was water. The liquid was rubbing alcohol and Porter was rushed to a hospital where attendants said he would recover.
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James Porter
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Woodstock council keeps tax rate at $1.30
The Woodstock council voted unanimously to leave the tax rate at $1.30. They discussed the proposed sewage disposal project’s engineering prospects but took no action. No decision was made on appointing a day policeman to replace Officer Fred Painter whose resignation takes effect at month’s end. The council will meet again.
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Fred Painter
Saturday Night Appointment of Paintains Successor
The report notes a Saturday night event to appoint Paintains successor with other city officers elected or near to be chosen including town attorney Dr. Pw er town health and Hottle and overseer of the poor.
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Hottle
Lost articles on Chicago elevated lines prompt transit caution
A fragment notes thousands of items left on trains last year on Chicago elevated lines. Between 17 000 and 20 000 articles were reported missing, including legs false teeth sexual baby carries and caged items.
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Chicago
Arizona Lettuce Kings Win ASA Championship
Ortez led the Arizona team to a 5 to 1 victory over the St Louis Goldbergs in Phoenix. After the win the Arizona players, while the crowd roared, were seen playing a quick card game behind the pitcher's box.
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Phoenix
Ariz
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