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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1940

Page

10

Nurses Describe Doctor Johnsons Familiarity At San Antonio Hospital

Testimony at a board of control hearing in Austin reports five former staffers accusing Dr. W J Johnson of improper advances and sexual familiarity.Johnson denied the charges calling them false and slanderous and claiming a conspiracy to remove him.

Austin Tex W. J. Johnson San Antonio State Hospital Johnson Board of Control San Antonio Ministers’ Association Ruby Benton Brunett Carl Wright Johnson

Wife Determines Marital Adjustments in Second Marriage

Caroline Chatfield answers a reader who asks if a wife can persuade a much older husband to change. The columnist warns against nagging and suggests compromise, anticipating stubborn or tired partners, and notes wives often must adapt and share life duties. Letters are answered personally with confidential handling.

Grace Caroline Chatfield

Testimony Details Alleged Sexual Advances In Court

Mrs. Adella Cooper testified that Dr. Johnson spoke to her in terms she viewed as sexual advances and Miss Rae Stockton said he claimed sexual relations with men were a normal reaction.

Adella Cooper Johnson Rae Stockton

Rotunda Prepares for UVA Final Ball Beneath Blue Dome

University of Virginia workmen polish the Rotunda for this evening's final ball under the historic blue dome. The event marks the revival of student dances held 1873 to 1895 before the 1895 fire, with plans already underway for a next fall if approval is granted.

Charlottesville University of Virginia Thomas Jefferson Pantheon Rome R. T. W. Duke University Center

Virginia Weekend Celebrates University Arts and Games

The Rotunda hosts a return visit by President and Mrs. Mewcomb as guests of honor. Virginia Players present student dramatic art works with two more showings. Saturday features four athletic contests with UNC plus two swimming meets and two boxing matches, plus other attractions.

John Lloyd Mewcomb Virginia Players University of Virginia University of North Carolina

Death of Benjamin C. Burns in Richmond Hospital

Ward reports the death of Benjamin C. Burns, colored, about 35, in Richmond while en route to a hospital. A native of West Virginia, he lived in the city on North Loudoun street and worked in Richmond for some time. Surviving are his mother Julia Burns, four brothers Paul Julian Burns in the city and Charles Corbin Burns of Atlantic City, and three sisters Ella Jefferson Mary Avery Daisy Grimes of Winchester. Funeral details to be announced.

Ward Benjamin C. Burns Richmond West Virginia North Loudoun Street Julia Burns Paul Julian Burns Charles Corbin Burns Atlantic City Ella Jefferson Mary Avery Daisy Grimes Winchester

Three Take Doubles in Virginia Newspaper Contest

The Roanoke Times Richmond News Leader and Lynchburg News lead with double certificates in the Virginia Press Association annual contest. In the large dailies division Roanoke Times won front page and general makeup, Richmond News Leader led in press work and display ads, Lynchburg News won general makeup and press work. In the small dailies division Bristol Herald Courier topped front page, Fredericksburg Free Lance Star led press work, Martinsville Daily Bulletin won general makeup and Staunton News Leader excelled in display ads.

Richmond Roanoke Times Richmond News-Leader Lynchburg News Virginia Press Association Bristol M Herald-Courier Southwest Times of Pulaski Waynesboro News- Virginian Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star Staunton Evening Leader Staunton News-Leader Martinsville Daily Bulletin Bristol Herald-Courier Staunton News- Leader Fredericksburg Free Lance Star Martinsville Bulletin

House-Breaker Left Note After Hungry Break-In

INDIANAPOLIS Jan 26 A man broke into John Bernhehr's home through a basement window and left only food and wine taken. A note in the kitchen read Please forgive me I was hungry and no one would give me anything to eat A tramp.

Indianapolis John Bernhehr

Robert Murray Sings Here Tonight

Negro baritone Robert Thomas Murray II, acclaimed vocalist, performs at Douglas School auditorium on North Kent Street tonight at 8 o clock. Sponsored by World Service Council of John Mann's Methodist Church, taxi service from East Cork Street lecture room provided to venue, concert begins at 7 30.

Robert Thomas Murray Willtorium North Kent Street Douglas School Murray World Service Council John Mann’s Methodist Church East Cork Street

Flareback of Blizzard Hits Hayfield Area

A second blizzard hit Hayfield Virginia on January 26 driving the temperature to 8 degrees above zero and piling drifts 3 to 5 feet on western county highways. A large crew labored to reopen roads but visibility remained limited as residents reported dense snowfall and weather conditions.

Hayfield

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