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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1928

Page

3

Social and Personal Notices Highlight Local Moves and Events

The Richmond News Leader reports visits and travels of local clergy and families. Rev Reuben Marshall stays in Martinsburg area after Frankfort stay, and Angelica Didier departs for Fort Worth to head a new hospital project. Mrs Massey and Ruth return from Honolulu to Amherst Street, with many social functions honoring Didier. Church circles meet on Braddock Street, while Mrs Shelton plans winter in Winchester. Albin family relocates to Washington and Reed family returns from Niagara Falls and Toronto. Swimleys visit Urbana after a 13 year gap. Girls Auxiliary plans Halloween events at First Baptist Church. Mrs Delmar Robinson hosts a shower for Miss Frances Capper and John Rodman engagement announced.

Angelica P. Didier Art Worth Winchester Memory Hospital Benjamin B. Dutton West Boscawen Street Texas Didier Shriners’ Hospital Dallas Tex I. W. Cook Memorial Fort Worth Miss Didier Harry D. Albin Washington Winchester West Cecil Street Albin Mr. Albin Frederick County New York City Miss Capper H. Delmar Robinson West Leicester Street Frances Capper John F. Rodman

Condition of Robert Fansler Steady in Baltimore Hospital

Word today says Robert Fansler remains in a Baltimore hospital with similar condition and has begun taking nourishment. His grandmother Mrs. W. O. Zinn and aunt Mrs. G. E. Fansler visited from here, driving to Baltimore this morning and returning tonight.

Robert Fansler Baltimore W. O. Zinn G. E. Fansler

Swanson Defends Smith Amid Tammany Ties and Religion Claims

Senator Swanson argues for Smith citing Tammany reform by Southern leaders and contrasts past Purges with current corruption cases. He condemns Vare’s Philadelphia machine and warns against religious prejudice in voting for Smith, saying a Smith presidency would have no religious bias in law.

Swanson Defends Smith on Prohibition and Religion

Senator Swanson argues Governor Smith cannot undermine prohibition, cites Supreme Court limits, and criticizes enforcement failures under Mellon. He stresses voting for Smith to uphold the Eighteenth Amendment, opposes Hoover and Republican enforcement, and urges continued Democratic support for progress and Southern gains.

Supreme Court Smith Swanson Republican Party Treasury Department Andrew Mellon Democratic Party

Dr. Arthur Wilson Injured In Accident South of City

Dr. Arthur L. Wilson of Lynchburg Va was injured Sunday afternoon when his car was crowded off the road near Charles Town by a passing vehicle. The car skidded into a transmission pole on an embankment and he was rushed to Charles Town by motorists. He suffered severe bruises and broken teeth along with multiple pains and sprains. He had been in town tending his ill mother Mrs William L Wilson and had stayed several days before returning to Lynchburg.

Charles Town W. Va Arthur L. Wilson Lynchburg Winchester Wilson Charles'Town William L. Wilson

New Salvation Army Officers Arrive in Winchester

Comandant and Mrs. Charles Cuthbert have arrived to lead Salvation Army work in Winchester succeeding Adjutant Craig. They bring 25 years of social service and spiritual experience and previously served as probation officers in Virginia. They plan weekly services at 7.30 pm in the Court House Auditorium and 7 pm open air meetings in front of the Court House.

Court House

Mrs H H Carper’s Funeral Tomorrow

The funeral for Olive F. Carper wife of Harry H. Carper will be held at 11 o clock from her mother Nannie Creswells home 306 South Kent Street. Reverends Mitchell and Diehl will conduct services at the Methodist Episcopal Church South and interment is in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include Holmes Mark Camillus Ernest Carper Maynard and Raymond Bayliss and Arthur McFarland.

Olive F. Carper Harry H. Carper Memorial Hospial Nannie Creswell South Kent Street M. D. Mitchell P R. Diehl Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron Cemetery Holmes Mark Camillus Ernest Carper Maynard Raymond Bayliss Arthur McFarland

Sick Convicts Set Fire To An Alabama Prison

In Huntsville Texas on October 2 a group of tuberculosis prisoners set fire to Wynne S.5 Prison Farm after guards found a tunnel under the building. The blaze destroyed the prison and four nearby structures, with the water tower collapse hindering firefighting. All 56 inmates remained accounted for with no escapes or missing persons reported.

Alabama Huntsville Texas Wynne S.3 5

Fire Prevention Week Endorsed by Mayor Shryock

Mayor F Amos Shryock of Winchester endorses Fire Prevention Week and backs J L Taylor's call for a continuous year round campaign against fire waste. The piece notes Chicago 1871 as the origin of Fire Prevention Week and urges permanent measures with civic cooperation to reduce fires and protect property and livelihoods.

Shryock Coolidge Down F. Amos Shryock Winchester J. L. Taylor Virginia Bureau of Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Francis E Rust Dies at Home Near Stephens City

Francis E. Rust died yesterday afternoon at his home near Stephens City in this county after weeks of illness due to a complication of diseases. He passed away at about 2 30 o clock.

Francis E. Rust Stephens City Francis FE. Rust County

Rust longtime resident dies at home in the Rust family graveyard

Rust aged seventy three, unmarried son of Samuel and Mary Long Rust, lived most of his life in the area. Survived by brothers George and S A Rust and sisters Annie and Emma Ruet. Funeral held at the home place at four o'clock with interment in the family graveyard.

Rust Samuel Mary Long Rust George S. A. Rust Stephens City Annie Emma Ruet

Guard Indicted On Murder Charge Commits Suicide

James MacGuckin, 24, a United States customs guard, indicted for murder after shooting Leo Boice, a stevedore, at Hoboken. He was found dead in a gas-filled room at his Jersey City home, the result of self-inflicted death after the incident allegedly linked to a liquor smuggling attempt.

Jersey City N. J James MacGuckin United States Customs Guard Leo Boice MacGuckin Boice Hoboken

Clergyman In Motor Mishap On The Valley Pike

The Rev and Mrs H E Richardson of Reliance Virginia formerly of this city escaped serious injury in a car crash near Tom s Brook Virginia Their vehicle was struck by a man from Atlantic City New Jersey and smashed into a roadside fence and telephone pole causing major damage Both occupants suffered bruises and were returned to their home by the motorist. the wrecked car remained at the scene.

H. E. Richardson Reliance United Brethren Church Tom's Brook Atlantic City N. J

Political Speakers On The Ether Waves Tonight

New York reports radio programs with Democratic Dr Henry Van Dyke on WEAF NBC at 10 30 p m and nationwide 38 stations. Republicans Jeremiah Milbank Charles Hayden and Mrs Charles H Sabin air at 8 30 over WOR and 21 CBS network stations. Former Senator James Wadsworth and H Edmund Machold join at 9 30 over WJZ and eastern NBC stations extending to Kansas City.

Associated Press New York Henry van Dyke WEAF National Broadcasting Company Jeremiah Milbank Charles Hayden Charles H. Sabin WOR Columbia Broadcasting Chain Kansas City James Wadsworth H. Edmund Machold WJZ

Missouri Editor Found Dead in Home Bathroom

Jefferson City Missouri October 3 W R Hollister fifty editor of the Jefferson City Capital News committed death by his own action at his home. His body was found in the bathroom today. No note explaining his action was found. Hollister was a well known figure in national Democratic circles having served as secretary to Senator William J Stone for almost twenty years and as secretary of the Democratic National Committee for eight years.

Associated Press Jefferson City W. R. Hollister

Hindu Mystic to Attend Rotary Club Luncheon

Punjab reports a Hindu mystic visiting for an engagement at the Colonial Theatre to demonstrate Hindu art sleight of hand and hypnotism with a special musical program. A large Rotarian attendance is expected at the luncheon tomorrow afternoon.

Punjab Colonial Theatre Rotary Club

Famous Flyer Supports Hoover for President in Oklahoma Tour

Senator Robinson arrived in Claremore with Oklahoma party leaders and spoke on religion as a paramount issue while in Tulsa he addressed farm relief and Republican prosperity. He also challenged former Senator Owen over his Democratic stance citing a Congressional Record speech.

Robinson Oklahoma Claremore Smith Tulsa Nobert L. Owen Smith-Robbinson Owen Richinson Congressional

Three Thousand Cans of Opium Seized on Incoming Steamer

New York Oct 3 three thousand cans of opium valued at 1 500 000 were seized on the Dollar line steamer President Harrison docking at Jersey City. Customs officials call it the largest opium seizure in an eastern port. Four Chinese crew members including the boatswain were arrested for attempting to smuggle. The line faces a potential fine of 600 000.

New York Dollar Line President Harrison Jersey City Steamship Company

More Recognition For Laity Favored

The Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church held in session in Hagerstown Maryland urged greater recognition of the laity and women. Bishop William T. Bell of Harrisburg presided and spoke on the theme.

Associated Press Hagerstown Pennsylvania

World series to be broadcast by two radio systems

All games of the world series will be aired by two radio chains, starting Thursday. The New York game airs at 1:10 p.m. and the St. Louis game at 2:10 p.m. eastern time. Graham McNamee and Phillip Carlin will host for NBC, while the Columbia System assigns Major A Andrew White and Ted Hussing to provide the play by play.

Associated Press New York St. Louis Graham McNamee Phillip Carlin National Broadcasting Company Columbia System A. Andrew White Ted Hussing

Sharp Break In Stock Market Overcome Partly

New York authorities report the stock market broke sharply today on selling spurred by a larger than expected rise in stock exchange member loans. The market then made irregular recovery as pool operations resumed amid ongoing trading activity.

Associated Press New York Stock Exchange

Aspirants Delay Meet with Voters at Local Eateries

The article notes candidates may greet many voters by waiting near hot egg stands and gas stations, suggesting informal outreach routes rather than formal events. It emphasizes accessibility and the potential reach in everyday public spaces.

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