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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1937

Page

4

Guard Your Thoughts Philippians 4 8 Reflection

A religious exhortation quotes Philippians 4 8 urging readers to focus on truth honesty justice purity and virtue. It highlights noble thoughts as a guiding moral focus and praise worthy conduct.

Democracy's New Twist Blames NLRB Critics and Seeks Imperial Censors

A critical editorial laments the National Labor Relations Boards alleged bias and its threat to contempt for a trade magazine editor. It argues that government bureaus claim virtue while silencing dissent and eroding freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.

National Labor Relations Board John L. Lewis GC. I Lewis William Green Jefferson

The Fear of Fear in 1932 Campaign Echoes

The article argues fear dominates public sentiment in 1932 with quotes from Roosevelt supporters and businessmen. It urges moderating lamentations by business, restraining anti business rhetoric from politicians, and calm congressional leadership to avoid panicked calls for a government fix.

Mr. Roosevelt Roosevelt Mr Roosevelt Washington Congress

Baldwin says Edward will have long time to decide on Wallis enthronement

Stanley Baldwin tells the English House of Commons that King Edward will have a long period to determine whether to enthrone Wallis Simpson. Mr. Conrad I. Wright of South Cameron Street departs for Norfolk, Virginia to begin training before entering U S Naval service.

Stanley Baldwin Edward Wallis Simpson Conrad I. Wright South Cameron Street Norfolk U. S. Naval Service

Angry marchers escorted from Washington demand aid

Over 1 700 hungry marchers leave Washington with police escort after a fruitless cross country trek to seek help. City Councilman Hable nominates Chief C. W. Hollis for reelection and the motion passes unanimously. Argentine buyers plan to meet Virginia growers at Winchester Cold Storage to discuss selling grapes. Mrs. B. F. Arthur Jr and Mrs. John Woolfolk win cups in a tri state contract bridge tournament at George Washington Hotel.

West Washington Hable C. W. Hollis Virginia Winchester Cold Storage B. F. Arthur, Jr John Woolfolk George Washington Hotel

Barr residence on North Braddock sold to Phil Gold

The E. M. Barr residence on North Braddock street was sold to Phil Gold, a well known clerk of the circuit court, for 6600 dollars. Local fruit growers plan a banquet for T. W. Steck who won high honors in New York for apple exhibits at the Land show. Postmaster Kern urges Winchester citizens to mail Christmas letters and packages now to avoid the rush.

E. M. Barr North Braddock Street Phil Gold T. W. Steck New York Kern Winchester

Masons Meet in Richmond for Annual Session Led by Major Courtney

The Grand Lodge of Masons convenes in Richmond for its annual session with Major Alfred R. Courtney as most worshipful master. A Friendship Fire Co committee to reorganize its band meets at the East Cork street hall.

Grand Lodge of Masons Richmond Alfred R. Courtney Friendship Fire Co Hall East Cork Street

Delaware Ratifies the U S Constitution on Dec 7 1787

Historic record notes Delaware's ratification of the U S Constitution on December 7 1787 marking the first state to endorse the framework. The event solidified the new nation’s governing document and set a key constitutional precedent for the early United States.

Delaware

Indian Hollow road woes prompt plea for better maintenance

A letter from a Star forum writer recounts the history of Indian Hollow road No. 679 and laments neglect after county and state control. He cites repeated washouts at Hogue Creek, impassable streams, a damaged mail route, and car recoveries, urging a practical farmer to restore the road to its former condition.

Indian Hollow Randalls Crismores McFarlands Glaizes Haddoxs Marpoles Fullers Peacemakers George F. Miller Gainesboro Cumberland George Washington Winchester Fort Loudoun Hogue Creek

Answers to Questions From Frederic J Haskin

A compilation of Q and A covering paintings in Bardstown Kentucky by Louis Philippe and Francis I American composers law Social Security tax and Nobel Prize facts marbling in meat Marie Antoinette prayer book real steam in A P Coffee sign first American gun shot in World War Andrew Jackson and Benjamin Franklin place names old fashioned pomanders and a deer leap physics problem with standards bureau analysis

St. Joseph’s Cathedral Bardstown Kentucky Louis Philippe St. Joseph's Proto-Cathedral Benedict Joseph Flaget Francis I the Two Sicilies Rubens van Eyck van Dyck Murillo Department of War Barthlemont Les Bouzemont France Sixth Field Artillery Alex Arch South Bend Ind United States Military Academy J. Q United States J. K

Washington hears unified plan to revive business recovery

Washington reports a growing agreement on how Roosevelt should act to salvage business. Leaders from Congress, advisers, and bankers favor boosting private enterprise via utility expansion, labor capital balance, tax reform, and controlled spending, with White House leadership seen as key to restoring confidence.

King Features, Syndicate, Inc Washington Roosevelt Lewis Douglas Vandenberg Douglas White House

Monumental Engine uses silver and gold fire bell in 1817

R J Scott notes a fire bell fashioned from solid silver and gold by the Monumental Engine Company No. 51X in Virginia City Nevada amid Bonanza Days of 1817.

Virginia City Nevada

Tim Unlocks Adams Room Finds Secret Letter

Tim probes Adams room using a master key hoping to recover a hidden letter linked to a birth certificate and army discharge papers. After a tense search through trunks and belongings he discovers the envelope containing the letter, feeling a surge of relief and freedom.

Betty Tim Adams Murphy Landseer

Railroads seek 15 percent freight rate increase

The rail industry asks for permission to raise freight rates by 15 percent, citing higher costs and wages. It compares its situation to newspapers raising prices, noting both rely on service sales and face rising production costs. If outgo exceeds income, prices must rise or bankruptcy follows.

Saunders named to state board of motion picture censor ship

Petersburg note recalls Col Peter Saunders who has served four Virginia governors as secretary for 18 years and is now appointed by Attorney General Staples to the state board of motion picture censorship. The piece ponders his retirement with pay and questions the lack of opportunity in the new post.

Washington

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