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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
4
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A Christmas era feature reflects on faith from James 2 5 urging the poor be heirs of the kingdom. The text presents a devotional tone affirming spiritual wealth over worldly riches as a newspaper item dated December 22, 1937.
The Supreme Court upheld a section of the 1934 Communications Act banning wiretapped evidence in federal criminal cases. Justice Black joined the majority though he once collected private letters and telegrams as a Senate investigator. The piece contrasts liberal rhetoric with rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
The State Old-Age Assistance Commission headed by State Senator Aubrey G. Weaver endorses shared local costs and state review for old-age aid. It proposes eligibility limits with flexible monthly grants, aiming to curb padding by requiring 18.75 percent local funding and weighting geographic cost differences, especially cities versus counties.
The piece discusses creating an intermediate county board to choose local welfare boards, separating court and welfare administration. It weighs three selection methods, notes relief is a single problem, and cautions limits on old age assistance. The commission’s report faces General Assembly debate next month with hopes to avoid excesses seen in other states.
Virginia newspapers attack congressmen for 20 cent mile travel pay while silent on the state treasury raid. The piece questions editors who rail at federal graft yet overlook the General Assembly’s unemployment insurance session pay, urging self-critique before judging others.
A single machine at the post office canceled 40 000 letters and cards in one day, a new record for the local establishment. The city of Winchester approves a budget of 294 381 dollars with a tax rate of 1.20. Mrs. W T Anderson to be matron of honor at her sister’s wedding to Michael DeCarlo. A Christmas drama by Rev S J Gode will be shown at Ebenizer and Capon Bridge churches.
A plea for a Fellowship brought a splendid response aiding 500 destitute children to receive a Christmas visit from Santa. Tributes were paid to the late Boss Pannett longtime sheriff of Frederick County by friends and associates. Gregory and his orchestra will play the annual New Year’s Eve dance at the hotel. Scoub Richard Rusk receives the Charles Anderson award for outstanding youthfulness at the court of honor.
The Salvation Army planned a Christmas party to give presents and food to the needy. W. E. Carson said the valley would not gain from tourism until Shenandoah National Park pledges are paid. The state reports a bumper wheat crop. Local officers confiscated over 50 gallons of moonshine whiskey from a cellar near Winchester ahead of holiday sales.
Several Americans die in raids on ranches in Mexico triggering a diplomatic ultimatum from President Taft. The incident follows rising tensions between the two nations as violence targets U S citizens.
Forty years ago residents of South End Hose Co. sought a swift break in to recover damaged property as anger and concern ran high. The same issue notes Eppa H. Luttrell and Laura G. Omps obtaining a marriage license, Frank K. Steele earning a first class steam engineer license in Washington, and A F Smith donating a 30 pound box of candy to Christ Church Sunday School for Christmas.
A historic event marks the formation of the Soviet Republic on December 32, 1922, aligning with the season’s onset. The declaration anchors the era as winter opens with a new state framework and governing structure.
Reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J Haskin in Washington DC. Include three cents for return reply.
A collage of quiz questions and answers on topics from buses in the United States in 1936 to Mr. McLaren's wood chopping, with notes on Lafayette, Egyptian calendars, knee breeches, coronation robes, Vatican coinage, Mabel Willebrandt, Armistice Day in Italy, Empire State Building staff, friction matches, Fourth of July fireworks, and Sir William Blackstone's legal career.
Washington insiders note ongoing Moscow style clash between John Lewis CIO and Bill Green AFL as labor ranks sway consolidation. Supreme Court forecasts hint at shifts with Justice Black and the wage hour debate drawing political heat. House gym humor and Sol Bloom waistline aids end the piece.
Jerry, son of rural clergy, recalls his first love and a pivotal Yale admission funded by his wealthy uncle from Colorado. The narrative follows his sense of outsider status among privileged peers, his awakening under Lionel Clark, and the moment his future expands beyond the parsonage as he prepares for college life in New Haven.
Omaha man H H Elliott says he quit practicing dentistry after filling five cavities himself with liquid solder last summer. He reports the fillings fell out, jaw ache faded, tongue movement restored, and appetite returning. In Albuquerque Justice Tartaglia offers free marriage ceremonies and licenses for the first couple in 1938, but no takers yet.
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