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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
8
Washington report surveys the looming fight in Congress over a balanced budget. President Roosevelt hints at balancing the federal ledger within years, but relief spending cuts or tax increases provoke Capitol Hill opposition.
The Washington Herald reports the tuberculosis Christmas seal sale funds the Tuberculosis Association in its fight against death. It notes patients die quietly in sanitariums and explains post mail seals can be paid later. In Winchester similar drives exist with Moling and Cather offering seals on North Loudoun Street.
J L Heishman retiring master of the Gravel Springs Grange received a decorated angels cake with a candle for each year of service at a meeting in the Gravel Springs School Star Tannery. Officers will be installed January 8 at Middletown with State Master Mark Turner presiding.
R. E. Berry of this city has returned home after a stay in Chicago. The trip back was made by a commercial plane from Chicago.
Mr. Berry described a bumpy flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh then to Cleveland and Harpers Ferry where bad weather lingered until arrival. He traveled with his brother in law George Cross and plans a two week stay in the city.
Elijah Shull of Marlboro was found responsible in a morning hearing before Judge Weem for a collision on December 19 at Valley Avenue and Briddock Street. His car struck a Burlington Trucking Company truck driven by W B Nelms causing about seventy five dollars in damage. Court orders Shull to pay costs and damages.
Cook Welch was found guilty of drunken driving and fined 100 dollars plus costs. Trial Justice Olmstead sentenced him to 90 days in jail after the hearing at Front Royal. Welch was arrested at Riverton by State Officer R. E. Bayliss.
A brief item notes availability of job printing services for letter heads and related stationery from Star Job Print. The notice highlights printing capabilities and emphasizes quality and timely delivery for business stationery needs.
The Rev S J Goode wrote a Christmas drama presented at Capon Bridge Methodist Church on Christmas Eve as a union service for three churches. It will also be performed at Ebenezer Church of Christ on Sunday night December 27 with scripture and song inviting the public to both venues.
Pupils from Stephens City school rehearse and present the operetta In Guest of Santa Claus on Wednesday afternoon and night December 23. The program includes Christmas carols by a French group and songs by various age-group ensembles under supervision of Mrs. Julian O D Steele and grade teachers.
Twenty five underprivileged boys aged 10 to 12 will be guests of the Rotary Club Thursday at 1 pm during the regular luncheon. The event, drawn from the Fellowshin Club list, aims to spread Christmas happiness and foster useful citizenship. New members include N Jack Zimmerman Paul F Rosenberger James P Reardon Jr Rev C Worthington Lowe and I Fred Stine.
In a duplicate game two North South pairs chose a needless risky line with no vulnerability advantage. The article details the bidding, leads, and tricks across hands, noting how some tables used no trumps while others played minor suit games and the new color coded vulnerability pockets.
Charles Henry Benedict ready for his 03rd Christmas jokes about Santa Claus and Abe Lincoln. He desires a stocking filled with about a ton of pipe tobacco. In Los Angeles Mrs. Robby Rutherford wins a turkey ham and candy in the turkey shoot. Sergeant Ivan Johnson wins a turkey in a raffle.
Columbus dispatch reports Nathaniel Barnhart 22 and Elizabeth A. Jaxson 20 obtained a marriage license but returned to the courthouse for a duplicate after they said the original was accidentally used to start a fire. The couple sought a replacement license for their ceremony.
In Jackson Mississippi on December 22 Police Judge W T Horton fined a motorist one dollar for parking over time and then paid the fine himself. The violator was his wife.
The scene follows David returning from Egypt to register by Herod's decree with Persis his Egyptian bride. Joe fears Persis may convert David’s faith. Persis pleads to visit his boyhood haunts as the Prince of Peace is born, with oriental costumes.
Early today the House impeached Gomez by a three vote margin for interfering with legislative prerogatives. The Senate met at noon to try him on charges related to the sugar tax bill and the army school system. Havana recalled his prior ousters as mayor, noting his fragile hold on power.
The chateau glows with flowers laurel mistletoe and evergreens as Christmas preparations proceed on a baronial scale. Edward assists the baroness with decorations while Windsor unpacks a carload of trunks including a battered grey Fedora hat and English whisky arriving Monday.
The Pope’s doctors urge rest as technicians rush to set up a bedside broadcasting system. They fear the strain could exhaust him while he endures a restless night and breathlessness despite morning signs of improvement.
Mary Tweedy's condition improved after Dr. A M Stevens administered a scarce serum. The physician said if nothing develops she may be out of danger, praising Mr Hathaway for aiding in the treatment. Tweedy, a former U S Army lieutenant, owns a large Easton estate and travels widely. Mary is his daughter with ties to Winchester friends and Baltimore relatives.
A public safety incident match is planned in Gainesboro Virginia on Christmas Day starting at 12 30 p m The event offers prizes of turkey and chicken Marcus Adams is listed with a date of 12 22 21
E. C. Renner states he will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than himself. This public notice is dated December 22, 1916.
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