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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
3
Mrs Heyward W Bowly and Miss Anne Bowly left Winchester by motor this morning for Atlanta Ga with Bowlys sister in law and others. They plan a week on the road with stops in the mountains of southwest Virginia and North Carolina.
Mr. Arthur White of Norfolk is staying at the George Washington Hotel on business. Miss Frances McFaden, a Young People’s Conference leader, returns tonight from Hampden Sidney’s conference. Mr. and Mrs. J Herbert Waite of Waynesboro were guests here. Miss Margaret Evans, newly hired at Jollffe’s store, heads to Harrisburg to visit relatives and later to assume a position at Sample Shoe Store.
The Handley Board of Trustees reports for 1927 show two funds the library fund and the school fund. Library income was 10544.61 with disbursements 10542.32 leaving 2.29. Library investments total 141007.28 and school investments 1002661.87. School receipts 216764.11 and disbursements 214995.28 leave 1768.88 on hand January 1 1928. State and city appropriations counted among school fund receipts.
Edward Dolman, colored, was arrested by Officer Hinkins for robbing a warehouse of the C. P. Telephone Company of a large quantity of copper wire. He carried 146 pounds to a junk dealer, sold for six dollars, and was held for court. Police urge junk dealers to comply with new copper wire purchase records law. Dolman says he found the wire near a railroad track.
The Rev. J. M. Carr of Berryville was examined and licensed to preach yesterday by the Presbytery of Winchester at the Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made for his ordination and installation at Berryville Church on August 23 at 8 PM and at Stone's Chapel on August 26 in the afternoon.
Lisbon June 27 A wireless message said Captain Frank T Courtney who left Lisbon this morning for the Azores en route to the United States is returning after an accident to the water tube of his seaplane forced him to turn back.
An order in Corporation Court confirms H. Elmer Griffin as a trustee of Madison Lodge No. 6 Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He succeeds Newton B. Grove whose term had expired.
The Democratic convention featured a heated row on religion with speakers recalling President Wilson. Senator Glass attended the keynote, chatting with Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, while Virginia delegates applauded the war president. Mrs. R. C. Watts condemned corruption and urged relief and farmer equity as Democrats seek statewide gains. Virginia’s new national committee woman, daughter of the late Sen A J McLauren, is rising in national circles.
The Democratic National Committee credentials seated 26 Smith pledged Louisiana and others. Vice presidential speculation swirls with Reed denial of a VP bid as talks mix Robinson and Barkley as possible ticket picks. Louisiana fight, minority reports, and new names dominate pre convention chatter.
General Henry T. Allen backed by Oklahoma voters clashed with the draft committee over farm representation on the 1928 Democratic platform body. John A. Simpson urged Thomas E. Cashman to be named among the eleven. Senator Glass protested that extending seats to all industries would balloon the panel.
Fragmentary text shows delegates and a Nebraska representative debating a campaign issue. Mentions a publican party council in Kansas City and a draft committee member speaking about conceding arguments. Names and full context are incomplete.
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