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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
2
The Red Cross, through Miss Stowers and the local chapter, assists vulnerable individuals including babies in foster care and families in need. A highlighted case follows a 16 year old girl driven by home conflict into risky behavior, who received hospital care and recovery with Red Cross support.
A young woman rises from a troubled past thanks to Red Cross support and education funds. Her letters express gratitude for the guidance received and the hope of building a useful life. The piece argues the Red Cross’s unique role in offering second chances and preventing a descent into misery.
Miss Roxanna Rinker, about 24, Virginia, indicted by a U S grand jury on violating the national automobile theft act. She faces trial in Baltimore federal court as the first woman charged there under the act. Offenses involve illegal interstate transport of two stolen cars from New York to Elkridge in April 1926. One car taken from Mrs S A McKenna, the other from Mrs Anna Caesar of New York.
Federal officials say the recovered cars tie Miss Rinker to the case, a connection only recently disclosed. The Pasteur Institute director in Colombo, Ceylon, notes the earlier belief in a snake charm link was long held.
A fragment notes a claim that music makes snakes leave their jungle habitats, marking it as a myth rather than a proven behavior. The line suggests cultural belief without scientific support.
Mr and Mrs EB G Higgins and Mr and Mrs F H Higgins of Cleveland Ohio stopped last night at the G P House for an overnight visit after travel in the area.
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