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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1934
Page
2
Walter Lippmann analyzes relief policy in the United States highlighting tensions between local responsibility and federal action. He outlines cost scenarios from 1.5 to 6 billion dollars, compares work relief and direct aid, and argues for delaying a firm decision until the full budget and economic impact are understood.
Bank notices state closures on a legal holiday with payment of maturing paper shifted to Wednesday December 26 1934. Signatories include JOHN I SLOAT and HAROLD G BROWN as cashiers, listing Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co and Mimepdoeh Valley Natl Bank.
Public sale of ninety shares of common stock of The Funkhouser Merchants National Bank & Trust Company of Winchester Virginia to be held at the County Courthouse in Winchester at 12 o'clock noon on December 19, 1934. The sale is adjourned to December 26 1934 at the same time and place.
Roy Bowman and visitor from Washington visit Bowman family while Cain family welcomes new daughter Kay Frances Cain. Mrs. Cain and baby Kay Frances doing nicely. Vergie Orndorff spends week with Phil and Bowman. Beverley Bowman ill with bronchitis and asthma. Phil Bowman and James Orndorff return from Florida with oranges. Rost Oakland school hosts Christmas entertainment on December 20. Oyster supper and dance at Angers Store draws strong crowd. Play by Hobdey and Mauzy praised. Haver male cuts wrist helping father-in-law butcher. DeHaven of Picardy Maryland and Whitacre of Pennsylvania return home due to matriarch’s illness.
Valley Mills locals report dogs purchased as Christmas gifts from area kennels. A Christmas program at Greenwood School was held before its closure for the holidays. Brown, manager of the Greenwood dairy, is recovering from an arm injury. A Red Bud Church entertainment last week drew a large crowd. Mr William Carlisle continues recovery from illness.
Mount Airy Grange No. 827 elected officers for 1935 at the December 11 meeting led by Master Lucian Brumback and others. A December 20 Patrons of Husbandry session packed baskets for six needy families and held an oyster supper before a social hour. St Pauls Lutheran plans a Christmas service on December 26 featuring song, exercises, and pageantry.
Albin Virginia notes Christmas holiday visits as Mr and Mrs Charles Scott of Easton Pennsylvania visit Mrs Scott's father and relatives. Mr Ellsworth Orndorff returns home for holidays from college. Rev and Mrs Seastrunk plan a Christmas trip to Columbia South Carolina for home work. The community welcomes Mr and Mrs Edwards to the Crim place and Mr and Mrs Williams move into the Hudson house.
Mrs C G DeHaven fell ill with a heart attack and low blood pressure but shows improvement. Ruth Hoffman resumed teaching Pine Grove School after a period of absence due to an ulcerated throat. Jessie Bonner acted as substitute teacher. Mr and Mrs D W Mauzy were weekend guests of Mr Doyle. Winchester visitors, Mr and Mrs W R Graham, stayed with their parents at Mr and Mrs John Bohrer.
Middletown Va December notes report the Boy Scouts erecting a large electric lighted Christmas tree in front of the Methodist Church as an annual custom. Local residents and visitors share Christmas visits with families including the Larrick, Rhodes, Willey, and Hammack households. Grace M. E. Church South plans a six o'clock Christmas service followed by a 7 30 p.m. program. Mrs. Edmondson relocates to Baltimore with her daughter while her son heads to San Diego to join family there.
A short, quirky item notes a playful scene with Santa on his lap and a humorous remark about Santa failing to reach a wish. The piece hints at a holiday vignette without dramatic detail.
An informal note recalls inviting a neighbor to visit and, unexpectedly, the friend moved into the narrator’s home, turning a casual suggestion into a surprising lodging arrangement. The moment captures everyday humor and neighborly ties.
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