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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1937
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists subscription prices by mail and carrier and outlines classified and display advertising rates. It notes memorials and cards of thanks at ten cents per line and deadlines for display ads, with national reps across major U.S. cities.
A breve devotional excerpt cites first John chapter five verse two, linking love of God to keeping commandments. It emphasizes obedience as the measure of love and presents a concise religious reflection.
The article argues that past maritime incidents between the United States and Japan show two civilized nations can resolve crises without war. It recalls Roosevelt sending the fleet to Japan and suggests modern capital ships could deter future outrages against American citizens and rights.
Wenatchee reports show apple dealers in Yakima and local districts panicking and cutting prices to match low mood December 1932 levels. Analysts note 70 million barrels produced nationally with 40 million sold by January 1 leaving about 10 million barrels on hand, as exports rise and consumption quickens.
The article notes that the remaining one third of the apple crop can be sold in the season's second half from January to May. It observes that January 1 normally accounts for about 60 percent of supply, but this year nearly 75 percent will be used by then, with western boxed apples dominating storage. It warns against panic selling or hoarding and calls for central control to stabilize prices and demand.
News of Other Years reports 10 year old Charles Mattson kidnapped from a rich Tacoma home, Ben Phillips killed on a road near Double Toll Gate, and military rites for Fred Affleck, driver of the Sarah Zane Fire Co. truck killed Christmas night. Mr and Mrs J H Gibbs welcomed a daughter Christmas night.
Five years ago the Fellowship Club reports Christmas cheer for over 1000 children in Winchester and nearby areas. The Handley Board of Trustees states its annual report notes more than a million dollars invested at interest. C. B. Whitacre, former deputy sheriff, dies at 77 at his Gray Avenue home. Gordon Aiken is hired to decorate the Gold Room of the hotel for the hospital's Junior Auxiliary New Year’s Eve dance.
The Winchester Memorial Hospital nurses host a Lions Club dance at a hotel. The Junior Choir and Community Club stage a joint musical in the colored Free Baptist Church on South Braddock Street. W A Dad Ryan, formerly of the city, has joined U S Bond and Mortgage Co and will be stationed in Atlanta Georgia. Garland M Hansbrough, a noted local financier and businessman, suffers a paralytic stroke at his home in town.
W. M. Atkinson of the Blue Ridge Hunt is slightly injured when his horse refuses a jump during a hounds outing at Roseay. A Christmas tree catches fire at Mrs. James Rehill home on South Market Street. President elect Wilson travels from Princeton to Staunton to spend a night at his birthplace. A marriage license is issued to John Brill and Nora Newlin in the county.
Forty years ago Col L T Moore collapses and dies while walking along Rouss Avenue. A thief steals a clock from Sam McCarty's store window during lunch. Miss Annie Keating hosts a holiday informal gathering at her South Main Street home. Marriage announcements list Miss Mary Wall and Fred Barr.
On December 28, 1869, a patent was issued for chewing gum, marking a milestone in confectionery history and enabling later mass production and branding of gum products. The inventor and assignee details appear in patent records of the era.
A reader writes to The Star urging repentance and a Christian life to save souls. The letter condemns alcohol and worldly temptations, emphasizes Bible trust, family ruin from vice, and asks readers to live by Jesus’ love and prepare for judgment.
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J Haskins director Washington DC Enclose three cents for reply.
The term arose from Pennsylvania's George Brooke slant punts that rolled near the sideline and goal line angle. Roy Mills revived it and teaches boys to control kicks and punt diagonally for a deep corner.
In Washington a year end view notes cautious 1938 prospects with a wobbling first quarter. Unemployment may top 7 to 9 million by January, farm income fall to 8.5 billion, and wholesale prices drift lower while industry and housing trends hint at stabilization and a possible rebound later in the year.
In June I join Lionel Clark at his step grandmother's Maine camp to finish a play with him and Mimi Le Brun. Olga, Mimi's wealthy guardian, looms as a powerful figure while I fear not meeting Mimi but living among her world of privilege and debut. The journey tightens my resolve to fit into their circle as we arrive at a grand log house surrounded by pine and birch.
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