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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
2
R White of New York crashes during a wing flopping glide in Augustine Fra. The incident occurs as he attempts a gliding maneuver. Local witnesses report the odd aircraft behavior and a safe landing without serious injuries.
The San Francisco, the first successful amphibian aircraft visiting every country of the western hemisphere, has been placed in the Smithsonian Institution's airplane collection. The craft fell a few feet when a wing cable loosened and tore to one side, causing slight damage. no one was injured.
Columbia University confers a doctor of letters on Willa Cather the noted American novelist born in Gainesboro Frederick County Virginia. She is the lone woman among seven honorary degrees this week with remarks by Prof A V Williams Jackson and President Butler lauding her achievement in letters.
Capudine provides fast pain relief by soothing nerves without opiates. The liquid formula acts quicker than tablets or powders and is touted for headaches neuralgia rheumatic pains and periodic pains. Available at drug stores in 80 cents and six cent sizes.
A literary figure receives high praise with a line acknowledging their achievements and inviting them to the Doctor of Letters degree. The remark signals recognition of a distinguished contribution to American letters and culture.
The Rev. James Cadwallader of Stephene City will preach next Sunday at 11 o'clock in the United Brethren Church. He attends the Bible School and Christian Seorer Convention in Dayton, Virginia. Cadwallader is described as a talented young minister of the Lutheran Church. All are invited to hear him.
Greenwood Va June 7 Mr and Mrs R A Eishelman and son William spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joseph Hall near Riverton Va. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Johnston and two sons Wilbur Sell and Charles Edgar Mr and Mrs Russell Carpenter and daughter Jean Reed visited Mr and Mrs John Johnston. Recent visitors at the home of Mr.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cather and daughter Mary. Mrs. John I. Brown and daughters Pearl and Mrs. Earl Parks. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hodgson. Mrs. Steele and Miss Elizabeth Krouse. all of Winchester. Mrs. Willy Tompson of Parkersburg spent time with her sister Mrs. Zishelman. Edward McGlathery visited Sunday at Mr. Edward Knight's home.
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