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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is listed as a daily newspaper published in Winchester Virginia by The Evening Star Publishing Co. It records its postal designation and class as second class and notes it is published every day including Sundays.
The document lists subscription prices by mail for one year six months three months and one month with advance payments. It outlines classified ads memorials and cards of thanks display ads deadlines and rates including per word and per inch charges and national ad reps. It notes Associated Press ownership of reprinted dispatches and local news.
The verse Isaiah 41 13 proclaims God will hold your right hand and say fear not I will help you offering reassurance and divine support. It emphasizes guidance protection and encouragement during trials. The quotation reflects biblical faith inspiring courage and trust.
A. Harry Moore may leave the Senate for the governorship in January stirring talk of his successor. James H. R. Cromwell, Doris Duke’s husband, is among discussed candidates and reportedly receptive. Cromwell proposed a plan paying lenders 6 percent interest on farm loans, likened to a capitalistic twist that could boost political prospects.
Summer Welles in Washington praised Brazil as a republic, while critics note Brazil under Vargas has canceled elections, drafted a fascist constitution, and suppressed opposition. The piece contrasts republic and democracy definitions and mocks the undersecretary’s claim.
The Petersburg Progress Index notes Emil Ludwig, famed biographer, has written a Roosevelt life. Ludwig argues Roosevelt's significance for Europe surpasses all but Lincoln and Wilson. He predicts potential third terms if war looms, and praises the leadership style over specific enactments.
The article argues Roosevelt's influence endures as a defender of the poor against the wealthy, noting that future generations may honor him as the last to oppose a system of entrenched privilege. It frames the issue as a conflict between rich and poor and suggests monument-making by his opponents' descendants is possible.
Reader letters condemn Greenbelt Maryland a federal low cost housing community 16 million dollars out of Washington where dogs are banned. Authors say their town life is hindered by the edict and express strong dissatisfaction with the dog prohibition and the community’s leadership.
The Washington Post criticizes a 222000 Christmas bonus for Congress, arguing it exemplifies costly government overreach amid recession and unemployment. It notes the extra session has accomplished little, worries about increasing costs, and condemns mileage allowances as unpopular with taxpayers.
Tax rate set at 1.35 dollars, 15 cents above last year, prompts council to send 1937 budget back to finance committee. Ford Luttrell presents petition by 1,200 locals opposing city auto tax. Kiwanis Club hosts speakers Tom Baldridge and D. J. Howard.
Pine Motor Company sponsors a driverless car on city streets with Capt. James Lynch operating via radio. First snow of winter covers streets with three inches as downtown shops stay festive. William Hillyard and Julian Shade, workers at W E Cooper Wholesale, are injured when their truck slips and hits a Pennsylvania passenger train near Bunker Hill. John H Myers, son of the late Confederate leader, dies at his city home. he was a retired farmer and former county supervisor member.
Local American Legion officers estimate many relatives of World War I veterans may be eligible for compensation and must register by law before the first of next year. The congressional medal of honor was awarded to Lindbergh for his Atlantic flight and celebrated on the House floor. Frank Lovett and wife hosted a bridge party for guest Miriam Franklin of Missouri. Relatives of George Lee and his young daughter killed at a Norfolk and Western crossing near White Post receive $10,000 in a settlement reached out of court.
Cr W Armstrong and wife from California pass through the area by auto on their way to the San Francisco fair next year. Ebenezer public school catches fire from a defective flue but is quickly extinguished by vigilant patrons. H B McCormac of the Virginia Woolen Co elected Grand Worshipful Master of Hiram Lodge. Donald and E V Weems return home early from Tome Institute Maryland for Christmas vacations due to a chickenpox outbreak.
Forty years ago Mrs. W. O. Horsey hosted in Baltimore for Samuel R. Atwell and his bride on their honeymoon. John Kern becomes leader of the reorganized Friendship Fire Co band. Martin Noonan takes a shipping clerk post with a local firm. Masons work on E. F. Barr’s new home in Stephens City.
On December 10, 1817 Mississippi is admitted to statehood, joining the United States as the 20th member. The event marks the expansion of governance and territorial status for the region.
A reader can get factual answers by writing The Crete Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington D C enclose 3 cents for reply
The fiscal year ending July 1 1937 shows the American Red Cross collecting 29,167,185 dollars. Dues from the annual roll call totaled 2,264,167 dollars. the remainder came from contributions and interest on invested funds.
Tim plans to extract £1,000 from Adams for a letter and hatches later steps to travel to London. He contemplates disguising the deal, guarding against Adams’s weapon, and possibly using a postponed confrontation at The Wilderness to secure cash before a final meeting.
A satirical look at House leaders Bankhead and Rayburn rewarding allies with committee appointments and mileage increases tied to support for the wages and hours bill. The piece notes patient personnel officers reviving long-forgotten jobs, backroom barters, and holiday perk hunts as Christmas nears.
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