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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1937
Page
4
Rates list by mail and by carrier for various terms with a stray verse quote about the kingdom of God within. The fragment mentions a Luke 17 21 quote and incomplete weekly rate wording.
A New York committee and the Council of State Governments urge uniform state and local rules to govern house trailers. Recommendations include sanitary codes for camps, trailer registration, safety inspections, and equal protection against burglary.
Senator Byrd criticizes the farm bill for diverting about 55 percent of a $500 million soil conservation appropriation to compulsory crop control. The plan shifts soil conservation duties to states from January 1, 1938, with VPI designated as Virginia’s official administering agency under the new framework.
Congress debates a long-range farm relief program aimed at diversifying crops and stabilizing soil fertility. Senator Byrd urges continuous, coordinated actions over years, while President warns cost must not exceed 500 million dollars. Senate bill risks parity price guarantees for five major crops with uncertain costs.
The piece accuses the Roosevelt administration of restricting press rights through the NRA licensing threat and the National Labor Relations Board subpoena. It attacks the board as acting like a dictator and urges Roosevelt to stop the power grab to restore confidence among supporters and critics alike.
J Tom Boyd wins the first annual Christmas decoration contest for city homes receiving 15 dollars. In separate tragedies, Fred Affleck Homer Hook and Dewey Newlin die in two accidents on Martinsburg pike. Louise Hoover wed Berry Mason of Kernstown. Mr and Mrs Charles P McVicar celebrate 25th anniversary yesterday.
Report states Mrs Fannie Bell Henry formerly Miss Light of Frederick County died at her Loudoun Street home. Market Street Church officials reveal J Madison Spurr has served 50 years as Sunday School secretary. Winchester marked Christmas Day with quiet observance. Susan Nixdorff, granddaughter of Dr and Mrs Stuart, won Brooks Pharmacy doll contest.
The Star reports Dr. Julian F. Ward has served with the B. and O. Railroad since 1867. Winchester police conclude a futile battle against slot machines. A large Christmas tree in front of Handley stays lit all week. Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, after a nonstop flight from Washington to Mexico, travels through Central America on a goodwill tour.
Rosa Lotta Hable marries Melvin Plegheimer of Richmond in Washington in a 25 year ago notice. Also reported is the death by self-harm of 73 year old Confederate veteran William Ash at J N Kitchen home on Christmas Day. The Norfolk and Western Railway offers a free car to local apple growers to ship to Lynchburg for a horticulture conference. A large plate glass window at Crystal Confectionary is broken by an explosion.
Forty years ago the annual Christmas custom of youths in costumes returns with a parade through streets and homes. John Seal, Lewis Seal, and Pete Miller depart for a hunting trip near Back Creek. William Carpenter reports a thief stole his gray horse and new saddle from a stable. Herbert Haines suffers a burned back from a firecracker accident.
Historic event recounts the Temple Theatre blaze in Philadelphia on December 27 1886. Fire damaged the venue and sparked citywide concern over public safety and theater fire codes.
Frederic J. Haskin’s Information Bureau offers fact answers to readers. The column covers questions about boxing star Joe Louis, apple growers, bow weight, Christmas parcel rules, Chinese city nicknames, Tyrone Power’s father, maid uniforms, and more with concise facts and names.
Washington in late December reports a draft corporate tax revision from House drafters. The plan features exemptions up to 50 000 or 30 percent of net income and limits on distributions, with a concealed aim to target Ford and similar one family holdings while promising relief for others. The measure risks constitutional challenges and faces uncertain support in the Ways and Means Committee.
A narrator recalls Mimi's letters to Lionel revealing Mimi's debut plans in a new ballroom era at Olga's house. Olga, called the Ogre, clashes with Mimi's grandfather and mother over architecture and social rites, fueling Mimi's heartbreak and questions of happiness. The tale centers on family pride, ambition, and a planned play to reveal Olga as a villain.
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