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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
2
A Winchester survey shows Christmas trade about 10 to 15 percent below last year with mixed results. Five and Tens stores report strong sales, some drug stores level with last year, and florists and gift shops noting notably better or worse outcomes amid a mixed recession impact.
At a Rotary Club Christmas dinner yesterday thirty boys attended as guests. President Pinckney Arthur presided with Rev Womeldorf giving the invocation. A program of songs, a clog dance, and remarks by Rev Ronald Wilson followed. Clifford Grim was introduced as the club's youngest member and each guest received a pound box of candy and oranges.
In Phoenix twins are born during a festive season at the H. J. Christmas home. In Chicago a nine year old nurse tends a sick teddy bear and later dies after stepping into traffic. Newark reports department store staff greeting a new stationery worker Ada Hoffman. Tampa notes Christmas cheer at mobile home parks with wreaths and gift shipments to camp post offices.
The annual Christmas party at Herman H. Hable's Palace Theatre drew 2,500 youngsters as laughter rang through the venue. Mr. Hable called it one of his finest parties, with toys, oranges, and candy distributed to children before the program began at 9 o clock.
C. E. Byard was found guilty this morning of seeking subscriptions without securing a $200 bond as city ordinance required. He was fined $10 plus $4 costs, with testimony citing prior similar charges and defendants claiming operation under Interstate Commerce rules for magazine solicitations. The ordinance, passed to curb fraud, mandates bonds for solicitors and out of town salesmen.
A candlelight carol service at Christ Episcopal Church ushers in Christmas Day at 11 30 PM. All are invited to join the Christmas celebration and participate in the service.
Lawrence F. Quigley son of W. M. and Gretta Quigley died at 3 o'clock this morning at the family home near their residence. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the home with burial at Strasburg Virginia.
The board of directors met last night and ordered a 2 percent dividend on capital stock as of December 31 for stock of record December 27, equivalent to 4 percent annually. Stockholders will meet January 11 to elect directors and address other business.
Livestock and produce market notes show steady to uneven trading with hogs 200 lb and up largely steady to up 25 cents in places. Cattle on light offerings mostly steady with medium weight steers around 9.50 on order. bulls scarce but steady. sheep and lambs opening steady with good and choice weights around 8.75 to 9.10 and higher on some lots.
The Coca Cola Bottling Works of Winchester held its annual meeting and Christmas party yesterday at the Gerrard street plant. Local manager Mr. Harbaugh and Mrs. Harbaugh received gifts from employees. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Himelright, Mr. and Mrs. Stickley, Mr. and Mrs. Rainsberger, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Kremer, Mr. and Mrs. Rainsberger, Mr. and Mrs. Marchi, William H. Brown, Carlton R. Gatewood, and Gerald E. Creswell.
Navy commander's official eyewitness account details the Panay sinking on December 12 by two Japanese naval planes. He notes the ship bore large American flags, endured 56 minutes of bombing, and that 3 crewmen died while others were wounded or evacuated.
Wall Street moved on upbeat data from Dun & Bradstreet showing a Christmas shopping surge with retail sales up 10 to 30 percent week over week. Sterling rose slightly to $4.99 15/16 and the French franc advanced to 3.39 11/16 cents as currency markets steadied.
Chicago reports show milling wheat in Canada scarce, prompting up to 11 4 cent gains locally. No. 3 northern wheat trades above May delivery by over 5 cents with immediate shipment demanded. Cash grain quotes list various futures and cash prices for wheat corn oats rye beans and lard with mill deliveries guiding the figures.
The United Brethren Sunday School at Mt. Pleasant will present a Christmas program Tuesday night at 7 30. Several special features have been planned and the public is invited.
Mrs R G Core formerly of Hayfield dies suddenly at 10 30 in Betsy Ross Restaurant from a heart attack. She was seated at the fountain, later sought rest, and collapsed. She died at Memorial Hospital after ambulance and funeral arrangements were made following a recent move to 208 West Boscawen Street.
The Mt Carmel Free Baptist Church junior choir will present its annual Christmas music program. The event showcases youthful voices in a holiday program at Mt Carmel F B Church.
Two separate accidents near the Millwood pike and Winchester Park injure a single woman after a skid on a wet road. A second crash near Gore and Shepherdstown involves Waddy and Lockhart. one car rolls twice but all five occupants escape injury.
On Sunday night in the church, the public is invited as Pastor Rev. S. 8. Spriggs extends a special invitation for all to attend.
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