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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1937

Page

4

Winchester daily paper notice line

The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia states a daily publication schedule excluding Sundays.

The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester, Va

Seeking the Kingdom Mercies and Righteousness

A concise reflection cites Matthew 6 33 urging faith in divine provision. It emphasizes seeking God's rule and righteousness as the path to all necessities, aligning with scriptural teaching.

God

Film Director Seeks Shorter Movie Credit List

Film director Be H Griffith aims to abolish most credit lines except actors names. He argues the long, tiresome list of contributors bores audiences and should be curtailed, a sentiment echoed in past columns about the industry.

BE. H. Griffith Griffith

Universal Bible Sunday Seen Across Churches December 12

In a nationwide observance titled Universal Bible Sunday churches will focus on the Bible on December 12. The article notes the Bible’s central role in shaping the nation’s schools courts literature and humanitarian efforts and highlights its continued translation into hundreds of languages. It argues adherence to biblical teachings could lessen war strikes and suffering.

American Bible Society

Average American clashes with tax reviewer over 1936 return

Westbrook Pegler recounts George Spelvin’s defiant stand against IRS scrutiny. Spelvin questions why prominent figures like Jimmy Roosevelt and Henry Morgenthau receive favorable treatment while he is audited. He resists exposing personal papers and accuses officials of political bias and gossip.

Westbrook Pegler George Spelvin Mr. Spelvin Jimmy Roosevelt Henry Morgenthau

Spelvin Defends Unethical Conduct Charge Amid Tax Talk

In a tense exchange with an agent, Mr. Spelvin argues about ethics, committee scrutiny, and withholding expert review of Henry’s tax returns. He quips about laughs at his expense and insists he’s just practicing Roosevelt’s preaching while denying political or family favors. The dialogue centers on alleged improper stock loss claims and confidentiality.

Mr. Spelvin Washington Jimmy Henry Gossages Secretary of the Treasury Ham Fish Pennsylvania Railroad Spelvin The Elks Roosevelt Florida Navy Pensacola White House

County 4-H Winners Named in State Contests

Miss Nancy Harbaugh Miss Hilda Orndorff and Miss Mary Richard county 4 H Club members won state contests for outstanding work. Winchester directors invite local merchants to join Christmas displays with a handsome cup prize for best lights. State Senator Robert W Daniels announces candidacy for lieutenant governor pending summer primary.

Nancy Harbaugh Hilda Orndorff Mary Richard Chamber of Commerce Robert W. Daniels

Advocates Seek 3 2 Beer Law Then Healthful Low Intoxicant Claim

Ways and Means Committee weighs a 3 2 beer proposal as a healthful non intoxicating beverage. Game Warden Pingley cautions hunters against selling game birds and animals under the law. Chamber of Commerce directors push for a new water supply with Cedar Creek as a possible source. Rev. W L Dudley, hospitalized for treatment, says his condition is improving.

Ways and Means Committee Pingley Chamber of Commerce Cedar Creek

Local Attorney Injured In Auto Beating Incident

Ten years ago report notes Joseph Newlin a local attorney recovering from injuries after being knocked down by an automobile last night. Shenandoah National Park development pledges reach seventy five percent paid by workers. Chamber of Commerce has 5000 auto tags and 1000 truck licenses for 1928 season ready for sale on the 15th. Mr and Mrs Martin G Fries welcome a son George born at home several days ago.

Joseph Newlin Shenandoah National Park Chamber of Commerce Martin G. Fries George Tim Adams

Temperature Dips to 20 Below at Dawn

Mercury dropped to twenty degrees above zero at 6 am marking the coldest spell of winter. Gilbert Cleveland Airheart died after being crushed beneath B and O freight train wheels beside the Lewis Jones Knit Mill while his wife and family watched. J B Beverley Jr visits Harrisonburg with friends. J P Haddox lists a limestone farm for sale with twenty acres of apple trees and a favorable price.

Gilbert Cleveland Airheart Lewis Jones J. P. Haddox

Local officials reshuffle Handley Board leadership

C L Hardy resigns as head of Handley Board of Trustees and John K Lewis elected in his place. Miss Lucy Kurtz UDC secretary receives Richmond thanks for Thanksgiving turkey gifts to old soldiers home. South End Hose plans gramophone event on Mouth Street. Woodward and Noakes return from Clarke county hunt with 43 rabbits 4 squirrels 3 coons turkeys and a five foot spotted cata mount historic note Dec 8 1765 Ely Whitney cotton gin inventor born.

C. L. Hardy Handley Board of Trustees John K. Lewis Lucy Kurtz Turner Ashby Richmond Old Soldiers South End Hose Company Hall Monmouth Street F. T. Woodward Sam Noakes Clarke County Ely Whitney

Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin

A compilation of Q and A covering tall KDKA tower details biographies Newbery Medal winners Theatre Guild history Belmont Rothschilds dry ice age Franco Vailima letters and other miscellany. Facts include Saxonburg PA tower height 718 feet and August Belmont linked to Rothschilds.

Frederic J. Haskin KDKA Saxonburg Pennsylvania

Tax bill drafters push broader overhaul amid secrecy

Washington reports that House tax drafters are quietly shaping a comprehensive revision of the tax system while promising concessions to business before Christmas. They aim to cut nuisance taxes and change gifts and inheritance taxes, with income taxes left for later.

King Features Syndicate, Inc Washington Santa Claus New Deal Economics

Thwarted letter plot turns to coercion and threats

Tim Kennedy confronts Adams after a failed attempt to hide a crucial letter. Adams overpowers him, retrieves the letter, and demands £50 with a threat to involve a solicitor and London trip. Tim rejects defeat and offers £500 for the letter, insisting on final terms or police involvement.

Adams Tim Kennedy London

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