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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1928
Page
8
A clipped note from Cary Adams confirms receipt and acceptance of a call to a Presbyterian church in Woodstock. He explains no misunderstanding with prior statements and thanks the paper for courteous treatment before departing for the new assignment.
TIMORE May 19 Mrs Leona 2% estranged wife of a former newspaper man was found dead today in her gas filled room by a janitor. A pistol lay by her side and a note dated April 30 blamed her husband for driving her to take her own life. The note claimed she would not be heir to Joyce the three year old daughter whose boots were placed on the bed beside the note. Police found the five page letter filled with affection for Joyce and indicated a motive other than money. The husband, a former Richland Va newspaper employee, was not located.
The New York Stock Exchange and the New York curb market were closed for the fifth Saturday this year to allow brokerage houses to catch up on work from a heavy trading period. The stock exchange will close next Saturday and daily closings will shift from 3 PM to 2 PM.
Bishop W A Washinger of the United Brethren Church died in Dayton Ohio after a two week illness. He had come to attend consecration exercises at Bonebrake friary and a board meeting. Burial is planned for Chambersburg.
The May session of the Society begins at 2 o'clock at Hopewell Meeting near Clearbrook with ministry and counsel. A business session is planned at Winches Meeting House at 8. Tomorrow's main meeting at 11 will be led by a First-day school union. Ministers include Dr. C Edward Janney Wilbur K Thomas and Dr. Jesse H Mes from nearby towns.
Seldon Lam a notorious Page county law breaker is captured on Bea nie Spitzer farm by a Sheriff's posse after an eight month escape from the Blue Ridge mountains Lam was in the house with his family when surrounded and finally handcuffed The capture ends a cycle of jail breaks and escapes beginning four months ago and ending with recapture after bond was posted
Rev. Dr. Ju Hus Hofmann a leading Baltimore minister collapsed while instructing a confirmation class at Zion Lutheran Church and died hours later at the Church Home and Infirmary. He served as pastor of Zion Lutheran and was a prominent figure in Maryland religious life.
Mrs. Lou Thompson from Capon Bridge W Va spent weekend with C Fenton Giffin. Emma Knnp called on Sales Cooper. C B Whitacre returns from Winchester for summer with son H D Whitacre. Gertrude Whitlock of Loom W Va visits sister Mrs Lester Bunner. Madeline Whitacre visits Candy Oates Sunday. Gus Whitlock and son visit Bunner family. Russell Lupton spends weekend with parents in Highview W Va. Hearther Whitacre Nellie Lupton and Arthur Stockheimer from Winchester visit Raymond Arnold and Altha Arnold. Rev Byrnes Cook and wife from Roanoke Va visit Mrs J Anderson family last week.
William A. Blake had a motion filed in Criminal Court for a new trial after his Thursday conviction for criminal attack on an 18 year old girl. Grounds include new evidence and challenge to verdict. Sentencing, possibly death or up to 21 years, postponed pending ruling.
In Oregon's presidential preference primary results from 600 of 1 842 precincts, on the Democratic side Governor Alfred E. Smith leads with 6 043 votes while Senator Thomas J. Walsh has 3 904 and Senator James A Reed 2 233. On the Republican side Herbert Hoover leads unopposed with 35 419 votes across 712 precincts, with seven write ins for Frank O Lowden.
Canterbury Virginia May 19. Mr and Mrs Elmer Painter of Dickerson Maryland greeted relatives including Misses Nellie Mae Painter and Katherine Sandy. Visitors from Washington, notable are Mrs Lynn Glover and Mrs H Rit enour. Revivals conducted at Double Churches draw crowds. Farmers begin planting corn as Mrs C H Hall visits Winchester.
In a dense fog in Gravesend Bay the Holland American Line Veendam bound for Rotterdam collided with the Porto Rico of the New York Porto Rico Steamship Co. The Porto Rico sustained heavy forward damage but was not believed to be breached below the water line. The Porto Rico ran aground on the mid flats as efforts to refloat it continued.
Flavius Sylvester Dunlap 76 a carpenter and longtime Hampshire County native died at 2 30 pm at his sister Mrs George W Nelsons home 562 North Louden street He had been in failing health for a year and was unmarried Survived by brother Edward J Dunlap and three sisters The funeral will be held at the Nelsons home then the old Dunlap homestead with services by Rev Cartney Anderson Burial in the family graveyard Cas ket bearers include Elias Gaver Smith Clarence Brill Levi Anderson and William Sullivan
The Red Star liner Pennland inbound for Antwerp via Halifax collided with the inbound freighter Anniston City in New York harbor. No injuries reported and both ships remained afloat.
In heavy fog from Baltimore to Sandy Hook the Pennland reports “considerable damage” to decks above water with no injuries and no call for immediate help. The Anniston City says the freighter’s stem is badly twisted and it is taking on water but also does not require emergency assistance. The Pennland struck amidships on the port side and will return to its pier after fog lifts, while anchoring off Ambrose Light. The liner departed with 141 cabin and 66 tourist third class passengers.
reporters describe Handley supporters in the stands as nervously hopeful yet partisan as girls in the crowd rally with military discipline. The piece notes their delirious cheering when Handley finally appeared on the field and their brisk recall of cheerleaders’ names.
After the competition Hugh Duffey praises Massanutten for a splendid showing and notes the event will return next year. Judges include Major Patch and Captains Adams Stewart, with Handley scoring 118½ of 125 before composite adjustment.
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