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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1922
Page
6
Householder of Gore and Ulse Ash of Hayfield were married this morning at the home of W. L. Dudley pastor of Christ at 21 South Market Street. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ash of Hayfield and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Leaseholder of Gore.
About 400 members of this year's Naval Academy class were confirmed as ensigns by a unanimous Senate vote, enabling their commissions after graduation. The action follows President Harding's request and brings the midshipmen a step closer to active duty.
The report notes President Was represented at a dinner conference with nineteen of the country’s leading executives. The dialogue centers on voluntary tax reductions and potential broader adoption after the meeting.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an appraisal by I M L Capper and James Ed aid, with mention of a $144 appraisal amount. The exact context and parties are unclear due to missing text.
A testimonial letter from Millston Wisconsin praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for boosting energy and health in childbirth and over coming weakness. Similar notes from Marinette Wisconsin claim relief from irregularities and nervousness leading to a healthy baby after years of marriage. The piece extols the product as a natural restorative for common female ailments and offers a free private booklet.
Barrie Payre suggests buying a new hat after an awkward social lapse witnessed yesterday. The Detroit News quotes Jud Tunkins claiming the world is facing rising cases and firm actions as a result.
A garbled passage traces Halifax Nova Scotia's naming to Lord Cornwallis or the Earl of Halifax. It notes 1749 founding and hints at British statesman connections, amid dreamlike and uncertain references.
The Associated Press reports Lady Astor sails for home in New York on May 23 with six children and household staff following. She smiles as boxes valued at 150 dollars each for her children are loaded aboard the Aquitania. William Randolph Hearst accompanies the ship briefly before supporting Mayor Hylan. A small protest outside asks that she be deported as an undesirable alien.
The Aid Fheis Sinn Fein ratified the Dublin bargain aligning factions in Dail Eireann and government. Michael Collins urged Ard Fheis unity as Ireland moves toward end of Lord Sly Mansion and broader national consolidation. Ulster raid and internments followed as authorities claim to suppress Sinn Fein and IRA activity.
Acting Postmaster Bartlett reported to President Harding that fingerprinting revealed 49 New York Postal Service employees with criminal records. All were discharged following the investigation and tied to recent postal robberies.
A blast early today threw Emmett Diamond his wife Diamond and their two children from bed in Masontown. The Diamonds own a small coal mine nearby which had just resumed operations after a year idle, employing about five men.
Washington May 23 The special grand jury to probe war contract frauds funded by a $500000 appropriation began selection today and should be ready to hear evidence by week’s end District Attorney Gordon said. The panel will focus solely on war frauds and aims to bring all accused to speedy trial.
A mob of 50 to 60 stormed the Irwinton county jail and seized Jim Denson a Black man sentenced to hang June 16 for attacking a white woman. A guard and a mob member were lightly wounded in the fray. The rope placed around Denson’s neck and he was taken away in an automobile. no trace of him was found by the sheriff and deputies.
Roy A. Larrick of Winchester was elected president for the ensuing year at the Virginia Valley Central Sunday Christian Endeavor meeting near Elkton in Rockingham County. Other officers include Vice-president R Roy Hosa rtook, secretary A P Liskey of Elkton, and treasurer B C Deavers of Harrisonburg. Departmental officers named cover Missions Christien Bmdenvon Townsend and more, with Mrs R A Larrick organizing classes. The convention plans the next annual session at Dry Run Christian Church near Seven Fountains Shenandoah County Va in May 1923 and Rev J F Morgan of Winchester to preach the opening sermon. The Winchester First Christian Church Sunday school won the progress banner.
Benner Kelly, son of the Rev and Mrs JA A Kelly, was operated on this afternoon for appendicitis at a local hospital. The procedure was successful and he is reported resting comfortably.
Wireless queries to the yacht Apo carrying Governor-General Leonard Wood and party were interrupted as heavy seas and a typhoon observed yesterday are believed to be the cause. The storm disrupted communications amid the Manila Philippines area.
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