Davis Grubb

July 23, 1919: Novelist Davis Grubb Born in Moundsville

Novelist Davis Grubb was born in Moundsville on July 23, 1919. He came from a prosperous background, but his family was hit badly by the Great Depression…

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March 18, 1932: Mass Murderer Harry Powers Executed at Moundsville State Penitentiary

On March 18, 1932, convicted mass murderer Harry Powers was executed at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville. The story of his grisly murders…

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September 21, 1970: The Filming of Fool's Parade Crime Drama Begins

Filming of the Columbia Pictures crime drama Fool’s Parade began on September 21, 1970.The movie was based on Davis Grubb’s 1969 novel of the same title.…

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Sept. 21, 1970 - The Filming of Fool's Parade Crime Drama Begins

Filming of the Columbia Pictures crime drama Fool’s Parade began on September 21, 1970.The movie was based on Davis Grubb’s 1969 novel of the same title.…

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