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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
3
62 year old Walter P. Stanley of Evansville Ind claims to be the United States youngest great grandfather. T. J. Barlow of Panama Okla responds noting he has been a great grandfather since last year at age 56.
Miss Katie Evans of Washington D C arrived to spend Christmas with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Howard Evans. Students returning home for the holidays include Mary Evelyn Steele Julia Steele Evelyn Cross Kathleen Shryock from State Teachers College Harrisonburg and Elizabeth Wolf from the University of Mary Washington.
Cross Roads notes Rev. Snyder Alleman of Stephens City preached at Fairview Church last Sunday afternoon. This was his last service here as he has resigned the Stephens City pastorate. Evelyn McKee daughter of Mrs Esta McKee and the late Walter W McKee returned home from Winchester Memorial Hospital after a week as a patient and is very much improved. Rosa Nelson is visiting her sister Mrs J B White for a few days.
The Berryville Avenue Brethren Church presents The Greatest Gift on Saturday at 7 30 p m. The pageant features Zerah and Ruth healed, Joseph and Mary on the journey to Bethlehem, and the Christ Child born with shepherds and wise men paying homage. Three Christian Endeavor societies cooperate and invite all to share in the Christmas spirit.
The public is invited to the early service at First Baptist Church at 7 o clock tomorrow. The program includes Christmas music with choir numbers and scripture, followed by communion. This annual service is regarded as one of the most worshipful of the year.
The young people of Braddock Street M. E. Church South meet tonight at 7 30 at the church A truck will take them to visit shut ins to sing carols and wish them a merry Christmas.
West Allis Wisconsin Common Council adopts a remedy for the working wife issue. Six bachelors among 200 city employees will be warned they could lose their jobs if their wives work and they do not quit. City Clerk Fred Santader reports the council vote.
The Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Christmas candle light service Sunday at 5 PM features a full musical program. It includes Mozart and Handel anthems, Hymns Joy to the World Hark the Herald Angels Sing and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, carols by choir and soloists, and postlude Glory to God on High.
A nostalgic verse recalls a Christmas scene with a glowing tree by the fire and snow outside. The speaker reflects on Santa Claus, candy, gifts, and the church visit, evoking memories of childhood Christmas magic and grace.
Dean E. C. Johnson of Washington State College warns that until Europe sheds its war complex and returns to self sufficiency American apple exports will face hurdles. He cites Russia Poland Germany Sweden England Romania and Austria with observations on orchards trade barriers and market potential in each country.
A humorous column describes a day spent mostly in traffic while Christmas shopping. The writer imagines sailing over rooftops like Santa. Letters from relatives recount sleepless nights, joking about parking laws and city chaos during the holidays.
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