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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1945
Page
4
The Evening Star is issued daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. based in Winchester Virginia.
Scriptural retelling recounts Caesar Augustus decree to tax all the world Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Jesus born in a manger with shepherds and angels proclaiming peace. Wise men arrive from the east seeking the newborn king, prompting Herod to seek the Christ. Local leaders cite prophecies locating the birthplace in Bethlehem.
The wise men privately inquire about the star’s appearance and travel to Bethlehem to honor the young child with gifts. They rejoice at the star and worship the child, then warned in a dream, depart for their own country avoiding Herod. An angel alerts Joseph to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus until further word.
Excerpts emphasize belief in Jesus for eternal life and God's grace. Passages recount guiding words, promise of eternal dwelling, mission to spread gospel, and forgiveness through confession, all quoted from the New Testament.
The Current Opinion argues civilization and liberty require effort and cites the Bible as the oldest guide. It praises sacrifices of young men for peace and urges broader Bible reading to reduce injustice, strife, and violence in the world.
The article argues that despite training and drills, the U S armed forces lack imagination. It cites Frank Knox’s 1941 warning of a Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor and notes the failure to anticipate the actual strike. It concludes promotions hinder imaginative leaders needed for maximum security.
News from Gore reports the sudden death at home of Charles Roy Grady, a longtime employee of Winchester Glass Sand Company. J Pickney Arthur spoke at the Boyce football banquet as principal Miley presented nine letters to the squad. Berryville High opened basketball with a doubleheader against Marshall, Va with boys winning 31 to 20 and Clarke girls losing 16 to 13.
A five year old memory of a large Christmas party at Hables Palace Theatre ends in a packed house with 3000 children attending. Fire in Oxon Hill near Maryland claims the life of Dorothy Heenbuck and her five children. In Winchester and Frederick County the year 1940 sees 7000 marriage licenses issued.
Ten years ago a bus carrying driver and 13 passengers drowned when it plunged through a drawbridge at Appomattox. Little Miss Susan Knight received a birthday party from her mother Mrs B M Knight.
Twenty years ago Brig General Smedley D Butler left the U S Marine Corps to remain a director of public safety while Frank A Munsey owner of the New York Sun and Evening Telegram stood in the public eye. Dr William M Smith a 66 year old resident of Rosemont Clarke County died from an apoplexy at his estate.
Thirty five years ago a wealthy man abandoned his wife in Winchester after a month of marriage. He had his expensive automobile shipped to Atlanta, Georgia, and disappeared with a local girl. The will of T Marion Bantz is probated.
Merchants note a strong Christmas season despite snow and sleet on Main Street. They anticipate weather may curb consumer activity in the coming days.
Washington reports reveal Navy leaders and Forrestal maneuvering against a single defense department plan. The piece argues Eisenhower would balance air, land, and sea power, warning Congress and the White House against politicizing the unification effort.
The article reflects on Jesus born as Savior and as Immanuel meaning God with us. It explains two names foreseen by prophecy and emphasizes salvation and sustaining presence through the ages as the core of the Christmas message. It notes the transition from His earthly role to Lord and Savior and anticipates His birthday.
The Bloom Virginia community mourns Lawson Triplett death and extends sympathy to his family. A veterans festival and reception planned for December 27 is postponed due to illness. Residents report J Calvin Cooper in critical condition at his Davis West Virginia home. A draft notice clarifies that changes in deferment jobs require draft board notification to preserve accurate Selective Service records.
A reader asks seven quiz questions from a Christmas page. Questions cover reindeer names, Dionysius Exiguus, You Cant Take It With You co authors, the jingle bells reference, Stevenson verse, holly symbolism, daylight change, the meaning of December, origins of Christmas cards, and the English Christmas Yule log tradition.
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