Evening Star Newspaper, November 14, 1935, Page 24

B—4 SOCIETY. - SHIPWRECK STOR ISTOLDBY WOMAN Writer Aboard Freighter Recounts Long Ordeal Before Rescue. The following eye-witness ac- count df the sinking of the British Jreighter Silverhazel was written for the Associated Press by Mrs. Winifred Scott Bissinger, former San Francisco newspaper woman. Three sailors were cited for their heroism in rescuing her. BY MRS. WINIFRED SCOTT BISSINGER. (Written for the Associated Press.) MANILA, P. I, November 14.—I was in bed when the Silverhazel grounded at 7 o'clock last Saturday morning. ‘There was a scraping sound, a little shock, and then five blasts of the whistle sounded. George, my husband, and I went to the foredeck. We were there when about two-thirds of the ship broke away and sank an hour later. Before 1t sank attempts were made to launch two lifeboats. Waves smashed them. The fore portion of the ship rolled dizzily. It was wedged between the rocks, and I could see several islands, als0 a lighthouse a half mile away. Ships Pass By Flares. All Saturday and Saturday night we remained on the ship, mostly lying on the deck, where we were sheltered from the waves. Saturday night two ships passed by us, but failed to re- spond to our flares. ‘Whenever we were hungry or thirsty, we opened cans of salmon or milk, or ate candy bars which we obtained in the hold. Rain was our only drink- ing water, but we had plenty of brandy. Chief Engineer F. J. Clayton sang for us with a Scottish burr. We Joined him, but were silenced when extra big waves crashed aboard the wreck. But later we sang again. We never were in panic, and as far s I know, nobody prayed. Sunday Capt. H. A. Lennard reached the rock 12 feet away on a cargo boom. Later a breeches buoy was rigged up, and we all went to the rock which was about 30 feet long, deciding | it was safer there. We stayed in small tents made from tarpaulins. Sometimes we were doused with spray and rain. Sunday pight two ships again failed to respond to our flares. Early Monday an interisland motor #hip, the Gov. Taft, turned her search- lights on the wreck. We cheered wildly. The skipper had seen the light- house keeper's bonfires. Soon after- ward the Japanese freighter Chicago Maru arrived. Rescue Efforts Prove Futile. Miss Allen, Bride Tomorrow, Feted Miss Mary B. Curran has issue invitations for a buffet supper in her home on Fifth street, Capitol Hill, for this evening in honor of her brother, Mr. Harold Curran, and Miss Dorothy B. Allen, whose marriage takes place tomorrow afternoon in the Centra! Presbyterian Church. The guests will include the Rridal party and “friends from Virginia and Pennsylvania, who are in towu for the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Irion enter- tained a company of eight at dinner the evening of November 8 at Avig- «one Freres in honor of Miss Allen and Mr. Curran, and Mrs. J. H. Mc- Whorter of Glen Ross road, Silver Spring, Md., entertained at a shower and buffet supper for Miss Allen. Prelates Are Patrons For Benefit Party Most Rev. James H. Ryan, 8. T. D,, Bishop-designate of Omaha; Right Rev. Arthur A. O'Leary, S. J, and Right Rev. Msgr. Edward A. Pace have graciously consented to act as honorary patrons for the card party and dance which the Holy - Cross Alumnae Association is sponsoring to- morrow evening at the Mayflower Ho- tel for the scholarship fund. The names of other patrons are: Mrs. Lewis A. Payne, governor of the District of Columbia Chapter of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae; Mr. and Mrs. Walter N. Bradshaw, Mrs. George Webster, Mrs. Viola Mallet Conboye, Miss Grace Fowler and Mr. and Mrs, Paul J. May. Business-Professional Women Give Banquet Mrs. Rebekah S. Greathouse was guest speaker at the dinner of the business and professional section of the Women's City Club last evening in the club house, at 736 Jackson place. Mrs. Greathouse discussed “Women in Many Countries Working for Women.” Mr. Mark Wooding, memory expert, speaker. Members who attended included the president, Mrs. John S. Bennett; Miss Marjorie Webster, who presided at the dinner; Judge Mary O'Toole, Mrs. Frank G. Stewart, Miss Elva Mc- Namara, Miss Florence C. Bell, Miss Nell Price, Mrs. Clifford Lewis, Mrs. Caroline B. Mme. du Four's Tar Salve, used according te di- rections, will re. mo ve dandruff and keep the hair in perfect condi- tion. Mme. du Four’s Tuesday morning when the destroyer | Peary arrived, there were six ships | hanging around, but all had failed | Tepeatedly to get boats or a line to us. | When a big wave broke over the| rock Tuesday, the captain decided we had better return to the wreckage. ‘Then the crew started building rafts| from the lumber in the deckload. One raft broke away Tuesday night. | Three Lascar seamen jumped into the | water, swam to it and climbed aboard.l When the raft carried them toward the | ships instead of toward the high cliffs | of San Bernardino Island on which the | lighthouse was situated, we were en- couraged. We decided to try to escape by rafts Wednesday morning. Sixteen officers and Third Officer Bmith went first. Thirty-one others ‘were preparing to leave when the raft ‘broke loose and the officers shouted for everybody to go over. We jumped about 20 feet into the water. Nine swam to the raft and the TAR SALVE, 50c Instantly Removes Dandruff KATIE DUNN 517 11th St. Hair Dressing Shop Frederic’s Vita-Tonic Permanent Wave MEET YOUR FRIENDS WHERE F Meets /{z% was also a guest| | Miss S. Pearle Jencks,| i THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ©, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1935, Stephen, Miss Jessie G. Lane, Miss Lucy Fulwiler, Miss Mildred Foster, Mrs. Louise Thomason, Mrs. George Perkins, Mrs. Aurie B. Allen, Mrs. d | A, B. Stewart, Mrs. B. L. Owens, Miss Florence Davies, Miss Elizabeth A. Hayden, Miss Eva Bullard, Miss Flora C. Schuldt, Miss Etta H. Austin, Miss E. Kensett Vail, Miss Mae Stevenson, Miss Lucie .Bernhard, Miss Olive Beatty, Miss Mirlam Edwards, Miss Jessie Eltiag, Mrs. Sydney R. Jacobs, Mrs. Margaret B. Dennison, Miss Jesta M. Richards and Miss Mary E. Fausnaugh. Talks on Current Public Affairs Miss Clara W. McKuown, who has returned from her visit with Mrs. George Maynard Minor in Connecti- cut, opened her course of talks on current problems in national and in- ternational affairs this morning in the assembly room of the Washington Club, when she made a broad general survey of the world today. Following the lecture Miss McKuown had as guests at luncheon Mrs. John Jacob ‘Thomas, Mrs. Lawrence Westbrook, Mrs. Cassius M. Clay, Mrs. Franz Blue, Mrs. Clarence H. Humphrey, Mrs. Eugene R. Woodson and Mrs. J. Caldwell Jenkins. Women'’s City Club Tea Tomorrow Mrs. Daniel C. Roper and Mrs. Harlan F. Stone will be among the guests of honor at the reception and tea to be given by the Women’s City Club in celebration of its sixteenth birthday anniversary at the club house on Jackson place from 4:30 to 6 oclock Friday afternoon. _Judge Mary O'Toole, Mrs. Lyman B. Sworm- stedt, Dr. A. Frances Foye, Dean Grace Hays Riley, Mrs. Merritt O. Chance, Mrs. William L. Corbin and Miss Alice M. Heaven, past presidents, and Mrs. John S. Bennett, president, will also be in the receiving line. Mrs. Dorothy K. Butler and Miss Ethel Bagley are in charge of the evening party continuing the celebra- tion. Entertainment consisting of a musical program by Mrs. Mary Izant Couch, pianist; a short skit by the drama uait under the direction of Mrs. Edith O. Fitzgerald and the presentation of a moving picture by Mrs, John M. Waters are among the features planned. Officers and members of the board will assist in receiving both in the afternoon aad at the evening celebra- tion, which will be held exclusively for members. Week-End SALE Dresses of Unusual Charm and Individuality 22.50 25.00 29.50 1495 d ji( points to LYNX Handsomely flattering against the dark brown of this cleverly styled coat. $58 14.95 16.95 19.75 1045 SHOP 1337 G Street N.W, Near 14th Street Historic Association To Meet Tomorrow The Association for the Preserva- tion of Virginia Antiquities will hold 8 meeting at the Willard Hotel to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for the discussion of many important matters pertaining to the association. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mrs. Frank R. Keefer, Mrs. Mason Smith, Mrs. Cuspin Perry and Miss Elizabeth Redd, Historian D. A. R. to Preside at Unveiling Mrs. Samuel Henry McCrory, State historian, District of Columbia Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, has charge of the program at the unveil- ing of the bronze tablet at St. Paul's Church, Rock Creek parish, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. St. Paul's was erected in 1775, ‘The ceremony is to be held within the church and opened by the ringing of the old church bell. Bishop James E. Freeman will make the principal address. Others taking part include Dr. Franklin J. Bohanan, rector of the church, who will give the speech of acceptence; Mrs. Harry M. Howard, vice chairman, historic spots, and the male quartet of the Department of Agricultuze, Naval Officer Acquitted. SAN DIEGO, Calif, November 14 (#)—A jury acquitted Lieut. B, F. McLeod, 30, last night of a charge of negligent homicide. McLeod, naval officer formerly of Pensacola, Fla., was accused in the traffic death of Mrs. Mildred Konantz, ‘38, Pasadena. 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George | reached the raft and I clung to a| plank. | I never could have made it if Seamen G. Harding and H. A. Mattgewson and -Boatswain Mate Pounder had not helped me. I was in the water about 25 minutes and was unconscious at the end. | We lost all of our clothes and a new automobile we were taking to Manila. Tea This A.fternoon ] At Arlington Hall| ‘Tea will be held today at Arlington Hall, Junior College, in honor of the Bay students. Miss Carrie- Sutnerlin, president, and Miss Frances Jennings, dean, will receive the parents and guests of the day students. Dine in the ex- clusive new con- versation room for ladies and gentlemen. Nearby the place you shop, the show you see, or the of- fice you leave. Drop in any time from Noon Till 1 AM. Daily The Willard Hotel ® Do feet trouble you? ® Suffer from, foot fatigue? ® Hard to find shoes that fit? your Milton R, l/ley, #e 8th and Penna. Ave. N.W. Rugs of unusual fine quality—colors of beautiful blues and tans—intricate designs. 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