23 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1939
Page
1
President Roosevelt set to push expanded defense funding in the 1940 program with an estimated increase of about 500 million beyond this year's 1 billion. Administration aims for a quick, controversy-free session, avoiding broad new issues while seeking to extend the defense and trade measures.
Winchester laments paper handbills littering streets and lawns after a citywide nuisance spread. He recalls a driver refusing to free a hand from the wheel to help a passenger and urges action while noting Xmas greetings and seasonal well wishes.
Berlin reports Himmeler head of the SS Elite Guard urged elite SS men to sponsor illegitimate children born to soldiers. He argued war requires bearing the best blood and that German women of “good blood” should become mothers of children begotten by soldiers marching to the front.
Officials report a deadly rail disaster spree in Germany with 182 dead and 139 injured in one event. A second derailment near Marksdorf and Eastern caused 50 deaths and 132 injuries. Genthin saw 109 injuries in a double passenger train crash. The nationwide toll reaches 319 lives and 311 injuries amid ten wrecks since October, blamed on the blackout.
Wheat and flour exports fall as prices rise sharply. The report notes a 20 percent per bushel price increase and fluctuating factors in the outside markets over the months beginning with December 1 and moving to December 18.
Sunday night entertainment at the Old Mill includes music and lanterns until 1 am but someone reports a missing fire extinguisher and wheel. Berryville Pike location noted. Return to Riley's Fire Co. three members listed with admission 50 cents per couple.
Merchants in Winchester report a strong holiday season with up to 30 percent more express shipments and 20 to 25 percent higher December sales. Department stores and gift merchandise lead gains while furniture and general goods show solid increases as 4,500 bushels of apples and 1,500 gift packages are shipped.
Harry Pranklin Hottle a 39 year old Clearbrook mill worker was found guilty of driving an automobile while intoxicated in Police Court. He received a 100 dollar fine plus costs and 30 days in jail with 10 to be served. He was arrested after his car struck Mrs. Lillie Ryman and her daughter in the 400 block of North Loudoun Street. Mrs. Ryman 43 was hospitalized. An X ray was completed and officials said the car was moving rapidly.
Paul Poston is noted in a brief item as driving a taxi and using the phrase new tee with taxi. The fragment mentions a phone number and a date sequence but lacks full context or clear event details.
Square dance event at Shady Rest in Gore Virginia on December 23 with music by Osborn Brothers. W. F. M.D. listed as organizer or contact.
A devotional meditation recalls Herod and the three wise men seeking the newborn king, the shepherds in the fields, and the heavenly host. The piece urges renewed allegiance to the Prince of Peace to counter war and hatred and to recapture the old story’s meaning.
Weather outlook from Washington notes mixed conditions for the week starting Monday in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Snow or rain in the north while the south sees rain, with temperatures warming Tuesday and Wednesday, then warmer Thursday and colder at week end.
Berryville Virginia December report says the attorney general confirms the state’s stance that a 60 foot right of way was acquired for the Clarke Road route after reclaiming land from the old Sereneee turnpike. Landowners’ group led by Graham Dougherty will meet next Tuesday at 8 PM to decide action.
Chungking December 23 Chinese leaders celebrate a wartime Christmas at a secure inland capital. Grand optimism follows harvest abundance and thriving shops while Chiang Kai-shek plans a quiet Christmas with Christian officials and Mme Chiang overseeing war orphanages. Army officials forecast recapture of Nanning as Chinese forces remain active on all fronts.
The rites of Holy Communion will be administered at the church service led by the pastor who will also be heard.
Dickie Kremer, nine, recovered from a broken arm with a Christmas grin after an in church fall. Winton Kerns of Cross Junction showcases hog processing speed turning hogs into dressed meat. A feature from Laurens and Forrest Jones depicts a 20-voiced choir scene carved from ply board. Greenspring reports promise a championship edge with baked goods and a mention of Winchester travel.
Christmas weddings were popular in Winchester with about a dozen more couples expected before 5 pm. By mid afternoon 22 licenses had been issued at the county office and 37 at the city office, amid hustle and a single divorce filing in the city. Guests waited in lines as nervous bridesgrooms stoked their unlit cigars, while West Virginia led with 15 couples and Pennsylvania with 16 at the city office.
The Chanters, a well known local choir, perform two Christmas concerts tomorrow. The Capitol Theatre show begins at 9 pm featuring carols and seasonal music. Afterward they broadcast from the Rouss Hall tower to reach shut ins with amplified music. Cyril Mee oversees amplification and chimes.
Farmers cash income from marketings and government benefit payments totaled 740 million dollars last month, up from 707 million in November 1938. The first eleven months reach 7.075 billion, versus 6.9 billion in the same period last year. Receipts from marketings this year total 6.36 billion, down from 6.457 billion.
Reports from Helsinki say Finns open counter offensive on the Karelian Isthmus. Copenhagen notes Russians retreat to within 30 miles of the Arctic coast. Moscow claims important successes but Finns defend against a lightning advance. Paris notes Allies watch for a possible race of some 500 German merchantmen. Karlsruhe reports two train wrecks killing 182 and injuring 139.
More than 800 boys and girls attended a two hour program at the Capitol Theatre. Gene Autry Mickey House Donald Duck and Our Gang entertained as the first under privileged children event by the Fellowship Club, an unqualified success.
The Japanese army announced that their invasion of Kwangsi in Southeastern China has smashed toward the border with French Indo China to sever Chinese supply lines.
Hollywood reports 18 year old Mickey Rooney rises to number one in the Motion Picture Herald poll of 12,273 exhibitors, edging Tyrone Power and Spencer Tracy. Shirley Temple drops to fifth after four years at the top. list also includes Gable, Bette Davis, Alice Faye, Errol Flynn, James Cagney, and Sonja Henie.
Auction to the highest bidder for a 1935 Plymouth sedan in front of the Court House at noon Saturday December 21 charge of sale to be announced.
A shooting meet is set for December 35 at 1 p m with prizes including chickens turkeys and merchandise at Kernstown Cabin Camp entries show local club competition and awards for top shooters.
A fragment from a 12 20 1p tf listing presents a cab company slogan emphasizing courtesy and service as a central motto.
Brown Bombers of Washington DC meet Culpepper Yellow Jackets at City Park on Christmas Day at 2 30 PM. The holiday game attracts local fans and features two city teams in a festive showdown.
A new government group near the Russian border was seized after allegedly lying to Joseph Stalin about military strength. Police say the suspects faced immediate custody and potential charges.
Helsinki reports fresh victories over Soviet forces on the Karelian Isthmus and north of Lake Ladoga. The Aglajarvi battle ended with enemy defeat. Finnish forces claim part of the Russian army surrounded and largely destroyed and advance continues.
Fireworks display reported at The Edgewood area about three miles from Fen Royal Road. Local residents noted timing and visibility across the neighborhood as attendees gathered for the celebration.
The Handley Library offers cordial greetings to patrons and friends for a happy Christmas Day, wishing cheer and goodwill to the community this holiday season.
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