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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1928
Page
4
Bible Thought and Prayer on memorizing daily selections provides a priceless heritage for children. The message urges a teachable spirit, citing Proverbs 12 1 and stressing instruction over reproof as a path to knowledge.
Henry Mencken seeks a top proofreader paid a sensational 1 1/2 million dollars yearly if found. The piece lampoons the magazine's care, noting editors triple check every issue yet blunders persist, inspiring humor about literary elites and the cost of error free copy.
Cumberland Md Times notes a Raphael Niccolini Madonna painting selling for 8750 dollars, reflecting how cultural value can surpass mere material worth. The piece argues refined taste adds monetary and intrinsic worth to homes beyond basic build.
Memorial service at Mt. Hebron Church near White on June 10 at 2 30 p m conducted by Pastor Rev W T Wolfe with assistance from P J Laurence. Volunteers will meet Saturday June 2 to clean the church and graveyard.
Miss Foulie Gardner of Boston perished after a triple jump from 2,000 feet at an Atlanta amusement park. She released from a balloon and opened two chutes but the third, not attached to her, failed as spectators watched in horror. Park officials noted her 15 years as a veteran parachute jumper and triple-jump specialist.
In North Carolina, 100 counties reporting precinct results show strong anti Smith movement with Hull leading state convention votes and Smith slipping. Senator Simmons says Smith cannot be nominated at Houston and will unlikely win 400 votes, signaling solid Southern opposition.
Congress looks to adjourn this week after a busy session that saw major work pass. Bills on Boulder Canyon Dam and cruiser construction face Senate filibusters, while four key proposals await presidential action. Flood control merchant marine development and the alien property act are on the books, with farm relief vetoed. Annual supply bills are completed as leaders rush to close out the term.
For sale items include a National cash register and a Todd check protector with phone contact 265 J or 358 W. Two plate glass show cases 7 and 8 feet require calls to 265 3 or 358 W. Also two Dayton display racks and a 21 bin Walker cabinet available at 265 J or 358 W.
The article notes widespread voter confusion with amendments as only about one third approved. Campaigns in eastern Virginia, especially around Richmond and Norfolk, show Governor Byrd and Representative Deal leading the fight. Opposition remains vigorous but not declared broken.
The House finished its tax bill and cleared the last major measure on its calendar. It will stay in session this week ready to adjourn whenever the Senate decides to act.
Montgomery county authorities sought the killer of Julia Likens a 66 year old who lived alone. Her body was found in the Bradshaw Creek area near Ironto and Lafayette. Bloodhounds and scene visits followed the Saturday night and Sunday discovery. Police say a chair and garden hoe caused fatal blows.
A victim was found slain in a yard with a hoe nearby and a broken handle. The killer surprised her as she tended the garden. Freshly dug flower holes and a planting basket with planta suggest she was transplanting at the time.
Bloom Va May 28. Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs J I Crabill for dinner last Thursday included Mrs Flaherty and two sons from Maryland Mr and Mrs Glynn and Rev Good of Wardensville Mr and Mrs Paul Smoke and family and sisters Mamie and Ada Smoke visiting Mr and Mrs T S Cooper last Sunday evening Mr and Mrs N B Williams and daughter of Winchester visited Mr and Mrs G W Hulver last Sunday Mrs Martha E B Crowser and Mr and Mrs Howard Allamong and little son recently visited Mrs John Kline at Marlboro Rev Good of Wardensville who closed a revival at Mountain View last Sunday night was the guest of Mr and Mrs B U Richard last week
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