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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1937

Page

4

God Thoughts Inspire Psalm Verse Reflection

A brief biblical verse meditation cites Psalm 139 17 18 noting the measure and value of God s thoughts toward the faithful. The passage emphasizes divine care and contemplation as profound and precious.

World War Threat Puts Asian Art Treasures at Risk

The commentator warns that war, led by Japanese forces advancing toward Nanking, threatens to destroy Hangchow Nanking and other historic sites. He argues many priceless works and monuments may be lost unless cities are de militarized or spared, noting the global cultural impact of such destruction.

Staunton China Spain Shanghai Hangchow Nanking Sun Yat Sen Iia

Those Charming People The French Royalists Reach for a Return

The Richmond Times Dispatch notes that French royalists led by the Duke of Guise seek a Bourbon restoration amid republican strain and fascist pressure. Exiled at Manor d Anjou in Belgium, the Bourbons have 50 000 French supporters and a historically adventurous faction, including l Action Francaise. The piece warns royalist mob action could prompt repression as monarchism confronts modern governance.

Richmond Times-Dispatch Republic France Duke of Guise Surete Nationale National Committee For the Revolution Manor d’Anjou Belgium Paris l’Action Francaise Leon Daudet Stre Dame Prince Henry

Plucky Widow Builds Home With Her Own Hands

Mrs. Jennie Lyubi 44 of Conneaut Ohio widow of six children, pursues home ownership by building a six room frame house herself. She handles outside carpentry bricklaying plastering and plumbing with help from pros when needed, turning self reliance into progress.

Jennie Lyubi Conneaut Lyubi

Barton Aims to Be Great Repealer in 17th District Bid

Fredericksburg editorial notes Bruce Barton Republican candidate for New York 17th District would be an income reaper not a lawmaker. He would repeal one obsolete law a week, claiming the statute books are full of bad and moldy laws and that the United States could run well with fewer laws.

Fredericksburg Free Lance Star Bruce Barton House of Representatives New York Mr. Barton Plymouth Rock Roosevelt Barton United States

City leader urges relief action to curb lawlessness

A mayor warns that ignoring local relief duties invites unrest and crime. He calls for a public lobby to resist selfish interests and support adequate state relief with targeted health work and rehabilitation.

Arm Injury Diagnosed After Kellogg Man's X Ray

Fred Wilson of Kellogg Idaho learned his neck was broken after an accident that left his arm partly paralyzed. An X ray confirmed the fracture, signaling a serious injury and medical evaluation ahead.

Kellogg, Idaho Fred Wilson

Local News Briefs From Winchester Frederick County Era

King Edward seeks to retain throne amid abdication fears with Wallis Simpson noted. The state lists 31 jails as fire hazards per Arthur James official report. Rev C E Seastrunk becomes Frederick County Ministerial Association secretary. The Winchester Frederick County Chapter reports 1116 members and 2297.20 in receipts for 1936. D Edward Stultz elevated to commercial manager for Potomac Edison four state area. Rev Dr Charles A Freed named president and dean of Lutheran Southern Seminary. Lieut Leo W Cather to marry Miss Clara Belle Vosburg of San Antonio. Miss Mary Gold of Clarke County wins 25 dollars from Daughters of the American Revolution for essay and life of General Robert E Lee.

Edward England Wallis Simpson Arthur James C. E. Seastrunk Frederick County Winchester-Frederick County D. Edward Stultz Potomac Edison Company Charles A. Freed Lutheran Church Lutheran Southern Seminary Columbia S. C E. W. Cather Leo W. Cather U. S. Army Clara Belle Vosburg San

Evangelistic crowds persist at Berryville church meetings

Heavy rains fail to curb the large crowds attending evangelistic meetings at the First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue.

First Brethren Berryville Avenue Mary Warden Boyd Liverpool Eng E. H. Durell Berkshires Century Club

Missing B&O sub agent McDonald reported at Stephens City

Julian W. McDonald a B&O sub agent at Stephens City is missing and his accounts are reported $2000 short. The note appears in a local report on city affairs and railroad oversight.

Julian W. McDonald Stephens City William Marley North Carolina P. W. Boyd Marie O’roark Virginia Woolen Company Joe O'Roark

Frendship Fire Company holds large meeting amid possible officer elections

Forty years ago the Frendship Fire Company sees its largest turnout in years as officers are likely to be chosen and band reorganization discussed. Heavy rain halts trench digging for Main Street water extension. street mud slows progress. A frightened officer fires at a barking dog, injuring its owner. Construction nears completion at C M Gibbons home on West Peyton street. Seal Brothers begin painting wood surfaces.

Frendship Fire Company C. M. Gibbons West Peyton Street Seal Brothrs

Oberlin Opens First Coed College in 1833

On December 3, 1833 Oberlin College opened as the first coeducational institution in the United States. The historic start challenged gender norms by admitting both male and female students to pursue higher learning.

Oberlin

Field Finds Meager Lunch As Judge Grants Divorce

Los Angeles report states Arthur Field opened his lunch box to find only a cucumber once and later a can of fruit without a can opener. Judge Walter Gates granted Field a divorce on cruelty grounds.

Los Angeles Arthur Field Walter Gates

Open Forum Praises Newspapers In Unemployment Census Campaign

The Star endorses the wide dissemination of unemployment data through daily newspapers. Editorial support aided a rapid educational campaign and high accuracy in Report Cards from 14 cities, with only 1 percent callbacks. John D. Biggers signs the acknowledgment to editors and the public.

Post Office

Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin

A collection of trivia Q and A items covering impersonators of the Duke of Windsor on radio, biographies of John D. Biggers, Basenji dogs that do not bark, climate vs weather, definition of patio, Camille’s origins, marmalade tree, Mrs. Roosevelt’s peace book This Troubled World, stamp production location, laissez faire doctrine, common germs, a London noblewoman’s home, colonial population leaders, the first public song in America, Walter Camp’s contributions, early Thanksgiving, radiator water, accidental deaths by gender, and number of correspondence schools with enrollments.

Inside CIO AFL tensions and Chiang Kai shek rumors

Washington reports reveal behind the scenes friction between CIO and AFL leaders with pressure to renew peace. Chiang Kai shek faces a collapsing Nanking defense as Japanese forces threaten routing the Chinese army. Harold Mason smiles through open door management as wage bill signatures loom. Congress eyes frugal veteran hospital probes while shielding travel costs.

CIO AFL Lewis Green Cioafl Mr. Lewis Chiang Kai Shek

Tim Reckoning and Downfall at The Wilderness

Tim faces social ruin as his practice loses clients after Esther’s death scandal. His once orderly life unravels with alcohol, shifting work at The Wilderness, and Adams’s drift into idle ruin as Tim parks his discipline and fellowship, fearing exposure and collapse.

Looking Ahead Chicago show business tale of Wilke

Deloss Wilke learned calm handling as 400 performers and laborers at an indoor circus faced layoffs due to payroll failures. He planned to use the money for dinner and milk his gains, suggesting they could continue as long as the $2 lasts.

Chicago Deloss Wilke Wilke Queenie

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