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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1938

Page

9

Tax Returns To Be Forwarded To Revenue Agent

Tax returns required by the social security act should go to the collector’s office in Richmond Virginia. W W Wood Jr acting manager Martinsburg West Virginia says the Social Security Board is not responsible for tax collection or distributing form S8S la. Last quarterly return and remittance due by January 31 cover October November December.

Richmond W. W. Wood, Jr Martinsburg W. Va Social Security Board Bureau of Internal Revenue

May Erect Shrine In Woodstock To Preacher Patriot

Announced that Muhlenberg Memorial Association obtained option on 20 acres near Woodstock Virginia for a monument to Peter Muhlenberg pastor patriot. Rev J J Scherer endorsed site for a replica Muhlenberg church to be built by United Lutheran Church in America, site north of the high school on the valley pike.

Woodstock Peter Muhlenberg Shenandoah County

Truck Driver Dies From Gas Near Woodstock Va

Howard Wiseman aged 28 of Idaville Pa died yesterday afternoon in the cab of his truck near Woodstock Virginia from carbon monoxide gas. A Woodstock Fire Department rescue squad tried to revive him with a pulmotor but failed. Coroner H W Miller said no verdict would be issued until blood samples from Charlotteville are returned but indications point to gas as the cause.

Woodstock Howard Wiseman Idaville H. W. Miller Charlottesvile

Register 2 In Decore Contest Urges Registrations

Andrew Bell, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, urges residents to telephone and register for the Christmas Decoration contest. Registration is not compulsory but helps judges notice unregistered decorations. Eight entries so far with $175 in prizes and $20 going to the first prize.

Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce

Must Do Whoopee Before Midnight In Philadelphia

Philadelphia on New Year Eve bans late night revelry to midnight. Mayor Davis Wilson urged employers to close by six as Sunday looms with a 144 year old Blue laws on Sabbath work limiting worldly employment.

Philadelphia Davis Wilson

Pope Pius Celebrates 60th Anniversary Mass

In Vatican City on December 21 Pope Pius XII celebrated Mass in the private chapel marking the 60th anniversary of his ordination. The Vatican news service said his health was good and he held his scheduled audiences with five cardinals and four Vatican officials.

Vatican City Pope Pius Vatican Holy Father

Fire destroys Ventnor city hall money furnace burn

A $100,996 fire consumed Ventnor city hall in Atlantic City area with no effort to fight it. Scrip worth the sum burned in the furnace by order of the City Council. It had been used to pay taxes licenses fees and other municipal charges.

Atlantic City N. J Ventnor

Uruguayan government restricts visas for foreign Jews

Montevideo reports the Uruguayan government orders consuls to refuse visas to all foreign Jews leaving the country on political or racial grounds. Consuls must refer such cases to the foreign ministry for decision.

Montevideo Foreign Ministry

Bank Closing Notices For December 26 1938 Holidays

Several banks announce closure on Monday December 26 1938 a legal holiday. Maturing papers due that date may be paid December 27 1938 after closures. Bank names include Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester Farmers and Aging National Bank and Trust Co Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank with cashiers Sluat Bushnell Yost and Garown.

John Sluat Commercial and Savings Bank Geo. B Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester JH Yost National Bank and Trust Co Barold Grown Shenandoah Valley Nat'l Bank

Postoffice and Store Destroyed in Jerome Virginia

Fire tore through the Jerome Virginia postoffice and general store early Tuesday morning. Jerome postmaster and owner George W. Miller reported a $3000 loss, with insurance covering part of the damage as the blaze consumed the building and stock while a safe of supplies was saved.

Jerome Woodstock Edinburg Mt. Jackson de Raine George W. Miller

Betting Measure For Governor On Statewide Election

A bill to hold a statewide special election on June 20 to amend New Jersey’s constitution to allow pari mutuel betting at horse races received supporting votes. The measure would fund the voting with 400000 dollars. The assembly approved 37 to 19 and the Senate 11 to 0 with several members absent or not voting.

Trenton N. J New Jersey

World Traveler Kiwanis Speaker George Elias

Kiwanis luncheon featured World Traveler George Elias of Kurdis tan origin as he described travel experiences from many countries. He also spoke at Handley High School during an assembly about his journeys and the Christmas basket drive quota was reported filled for Saturday distribution.

George Elias Kurdistan Kiwanis Club Garland R. Quarles Elias Handley Kiwanis Harry Schmidt Fellowship Club

Infant dies at three weeks in South Braddock family

Patricia Anne Koon, three weeks old and daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Koon of South Braddock street, died this morning at 7 from infant complications. Burial is set for 10 30 tomorrow after services at the home. Mrs Koon formerly Miss Elizabeth Gordon and both parents are well known in the city.

Patricia Anne Koon Harry Koon South Braddock Street

English native named J P Hayley named Reliance agent in Winchester

J P Hayley a native of England and long time Denver resident has been named Reliance Life Insurance agent in Winchester for Pittsburgh based company. He and wife and two sons live on Valley Avenue. Night watchman Lloyd Wilson spotted a suspicious replica safe after burglars stole a real safe with 3500 dollars contents.

J. P. Hayley Reliance John P. Hayley Apple England Winchester Reliance Life Insurance Co Pittsburgh Mrs. Hayley and Valley Avenue Denver Lloyd Wilson Wilson

Dracula and Frankenstein Double Feature at Hable's Palace

Bela Lugosi in Dracula and Boris Karloff in Frankenstein headline a big horror double feature at Hable's Palace Theatre today and Thursday. The program promises a mammoth fright show with Dracula, the undead master, and a Fox News Reel also shown.

Bela Lugosi Karloff Hable’s Palace Theatre Dracula Fox News

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