24 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1935
Page
1
Pope Pius XII warned of dark days ahead and urged clergy to stay hopeful and engaged with laity. In a new encyclical dated December 20, he calls priests “another Christ” and stresses mental training and modern, practical education, while urging unity with contemporary culture.
Ma Winchester extends heartfelt Christmas wishes to The Evening Star readers and staff. She praises the bonds with readers, recognizes carriers and workers, and hopes the coming year brings continued service and improved fortunes for Winchester and the newspaper family.
J Ray Murphy national commander of the American Legion based in Indianapolis has accepted an invitation to address members of Robert Conrad Post No 21 at a luncheon to be held next month.
J Ray Murphy national commander of the American Legion will be guest of Robert Y Conrad Post 21 in January at a luncheon at the George Washington Hotel with Virginia Department officers and Shenandoah Valley post reps. Other expected guests include State Commander Frank F Rennie, State Adjutant Glenn Elliott, State Membership Chairman Charles Rosseau, and Seventh District Commander Carson G Mason. The post received a special citation for membership gains from 89 to 107 this year.
Washington December 24 Roosevelt Christmas plans shift as Curtiss Dall known as Buzzie suffers a cold delaying arrival with his mother Anna Roosevelt Boettiger and her husband John Boettiger and Sissie who now uses the name Eleanor. They will join Friday for the grandchildren’s party on December 28 while Sara Roosevelt has already arrived. The family will light the outdoor tree and the President will broadcast greetings before reading Dickens.
A brief notice lists a Turkey Dinner event at Ruth's Tea Room with timing around 10 to 11. No additional details provided in the fragment.
Washington dispatch notes Speaker Burns sees a possible compromise among three main bonus plans aimed at aiding veterans and sought by administration allies. The Patman Vinson and Burns Steiner proposals compete as lawmakers weigh payment timing and funding. Roosevelt intends to await Congress action before major policy moves.
A watch night service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church tonight at 11 30. The choir will sing and Holy Communion will be celebrated. There will be no sermon and the public is invited to attend.
Let us roast your Christmas turkey and deliver it hot to your home from Golden Glow Coffee Shop. The notice promotes festive catering services with home delivery options.
All day on December 25 at 1 mile north on Gainesboro road the shooting match begins at 10 a m with prizes of turkeys geese and chickens. Organized by L F Buck McDonald. notices mention wanted clean cotton rags by Star Office and a female police dog about 1 year old seeks owner or home via S P C A phone 629 J.
Christmas pardons and paroles free more than 1,000 inmates across 18 states. Florida led with 188 pardons, while California 24, Massachusetts 150, and Illinois 73. Notable cases include former Congressman Donald Snow of Maine and Alfred Codman, Harvard graduate and former Illinois Penitentiary coach.
Chicago dispatch notes forecasters predict continuing cold. Snow blankets most of the United States from the Canadian Rockies to the Atlantic coast with several inches in many areas. Light flurries persist in the upper Mississippi and Ohio valleys as a second cold wave hits Minnesota and Wisconsin. Fargo and Jamestown report 15 degrees below zero and Chicago near zero while California Missouri and Kansas see no snow.
The Rev Dr Luther A Thomas of Grace Lutheran Church invites the community to a Christmas Eve service from 11 to 12 o clock. The hour features carols and special music including Silent Night sung by a quartet and a duet. Miss Philomena Laren will sing O Holy Night and the pastor will speak on O Come Let Us Adore Him. The service ends promptly at midnight with an open invitation to all.
A holiday message from Hodgson and Brown Jewelers and Reg. Optometrists thanks customers for loyal support throughout the year and extends warm seasonal wishes.
Sealed bids will be opened at the City Manager’s office at 11 a.m. Thursday December 26 for electrical repairs to City Hall. Additional information is available at the City Manager’s office.
The Golden Glow Coffee Shop offers a Christmas dinner service from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy a festive meal with traditional options during the holiday hours.
The Palace Theatre hosted a Merry Christmas party for about 3500 children with owner Herman Hable and Santa Claus as hosts. The 19 o'clock show drew a packed audience and lobbies crowded with families as gifts were distributed from boxes watched by Santa. The program opened with Toyland Premiere, an all color cartoon, followed by a two reel comedy.
New York December 24 heavy seas may delay Colonel Charles Lindbergh his wife and their three year old son Jon on the north Atlantic voyage to England for Christmas and New Year celebrations. An IMMC official predicted a storm crossing could push the American Importer off schedule to reach Cobh and Liverpool. The voyage was booked for two and a half one way tickets totaling 280 dollars.
City budget notes 1936 details how $242 100 must be raised after $33 000 surplus applied. Real estate personal property and utilities tax on $10 000 000 assessment drives most revenue at $1.20 per $100. Additional income from licenses fines state and ABC Board profits and miscellaneous sources are itemized with figures and oversight by auditors.
Joyous hopes turned to grief as a Hopewell bus tragedy claimed the driver L G Alford and 13 passengers. Identifications linked Laura Davis of Meredithsville and Ruth Goodwin of Cary to bodies, with Alma Parham of New York and Lumberton among the dead. Autopsy tests underway, coroner's inquest set for Thursday.
Domestic New York card programs to be broadcast tonight. Baltimore three young children and parents saved from coal gas asphyxiation. Hopewell Virginia bus tragedy identifications continue for 14 dead. Chicago states grant over 1,000 pardons and paroles as Christmas gifts. Washington forty four percent of jails inspected condemned as federal prisons. Palestine prayers for world peace. London extra police on Lindberghs arrival at Liverpool. Rome Italians retaliate against sanctionist nations by buying Italian.
Alban Berg, renowned composer and Prussian Academy member, died today in Vienna at age 51. The news notes his prominence in 20th century music and his association with contemporary European culture.
Pure Food Store promotes seasonal wellbeing with cheerful message and holiday wishes. Local shop extends warm greetings, encouraging healthy choices and festive cheer for customers during the season.
Wanted iron rags and metals shipping now. Best prices offered by Winchester Junk Co. Located at 13 Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock.
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