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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
5
A Virginia special election debate argues for tax segregation to curb county underpayment to the state. Speakers warn old undervaluation harmed counties, tout segregation as fair, and stress attracting outside capital through a stable tax framework.
A speaker extols a segregation amendment as vital for roads savings and employment, urging Virginians to back Governor Byrd and trust the governor to lead to better days. The talk compares federal and state authority, praising past reforms and a decisive statewide endorsement for the amendment.
Mrs. W. L. Dudley dies following a month long illness. Her brother Oscar M. Lucas had died in Howard in April while the Dudleys attended a church convention in Columbus. An auto accident recently worsened her condition. The body remains at the church parsonage on South Cameron Street and will be moved to Howard, Pa. for funeral services Thursday at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev. Mr. Neilson of the Church of Christ.
No funeral services in Winchester. Friends may view the body at the parsonage through Tuesday night.
Rome dispatch says General Nobile told the base ship Citta di Milano by radio he saw two seaplanes en route to rescue him. Flyers Riiser Larsen and Luetzow Holm, who flew from Braganza, did not spot the Italia survivors and returned after an hour over the marked area. Nobile’s right shin fracture from the Italia wreck is reported improving.
A heavy mist and persistent rain marred the voyage to Bristol. Stultz prepared to obtain fresh supplies of gasoline to press on to Bristol as soon as possible.
Trust deed from A V Plum to A W Lockhart shows unpaid debt secured by land with a residence. In Winchester Virginia in front of the County Court House at noon on Saturday June 30 1928 the substitute trustee will offer the tract two miles west of Mountain Falls Pembroke Springs for cash. Immediate possession to be given. Auctioneers Duvall and Dynn.
On June 28, 1928 the following personal property will be sold: an upholstered chair, electric floor lamp, upholstered Davenport, library table and common chair, kitchen table, safe, Red Star cook stove, two metal wash tubs, round stand, extension table, radio, bed, etc. Terms: CASH. A J WIGGINTON Penuty Sheriff. C LEE BARR Sergeant.
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