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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1937
Page
6
The Winchester Evening Star prints a brief devotional excerpt titled The Mind of Christ. It cites Philippians 2 5 7 and invites readers to contemplate the mindset of Jesus.
The President said he will request additional ship construction beyond the current budget, which includes two battleships, two light cruisers, eight destroyers, and six submarines. He argues a stronger navy deters war, keeps balance of power, and may prevent costly conflicts by ensuring U S naval supremacy.
The Richmond City School Board, after denying the state Communist Party use of John Marshall High for James W Ford, granted permission for Communist State Secretary Donald Burke to hold a memorial meeting on January 10. The board’s reversal supports equal access to public buildings for all parties and beliefs.
Richmond Times Dispatch reports Robert Fechner, CCC director, says the Civilian Conservation Corps trained 300000 active in camps and 2 million prior recruits, 85 percent prepared for military life. The piece notes past rumors of militarization and possible marchable dress-parade ambitions.
The piece argues that militarizing CCC camps reflects a shift toward preparedness psychology. It notes a 1936 American Institute poll showing 77 percent favored deeper military training. It cautions against turning to Balilla or Roosevelt Jugend ideas, while acknowledging the director’s push to rebuild strength and rebrand the agency.
Senator Byrd urges Congress to preserve the office of comptroller general arguing that predisbursement audits ensure legality and accountability. He warns post audits cannot prevent illegal expenditures and highlights the office as a nonpolitical, data driven check on government spending.
Wilbur Hall chairman of Conservation Commission fights a 25 cent park entry fee proposal. Mrs. Mary C. Kurtz widow of Capt George W. Kurtz dies peacefully at her South Loudon Street home. Fire of undetermined origin destroys a Charles Street building owned by M C Copenhaver.
City treasurer reports about 77 percent of 1932 tax levies paid. Peter Winchester Rouss dies at his Brooklyn home. Sheriff Pannetts estate valued near 30000 to be left to wife. Susan Cover Steck engagement announced to Dr. James Miller by Mr and Mrs John M Steck Sr.
Ten years ago Peoples Drug Store and Irwin's Drug Store were licensed by the court to sell whiskey medicinally. Since the S-4 submarine disaster inventors have proposed devices to aid trapped men to escape. Miss Mary Hyde and Miss Mildred Richard attend the Leesburg Assembly and visit friends in Loudoun county town.
Rev George Bowers of Grace Lutheran Church conducts three weddings in one day here two couples were transients. Apples from Frederick county are in demand in England. B W Baker sells 100 barrels for 3 25 and expenses. Woodrow Wilson receives friendly welcome in Staunton as 40 000 people greet the president elect, a Staunton native. Joe Fleet sustains a severe hand injury while using a saw at the Locust Pin Mill owned by James McFadden.
Miss Mary Tidball marries Prof Samuel M Barton at home west of the city with Mary Jones as bridesmaid and Willie McGuire as flower girl. Arthur Leafe is reappointed Superintendent of Market Street M E Sunday School, with John I Sloat as organist. Town discusses a masquerade parade for New Year’s Eve and Robert Miller of Stephens City returns to Charlottesville to resume medical studies.
The article recalls Texas joining the United States as a formal admission on December 29, 1845. It notes the milestone in state and national history, highlighting the long road to statehood and its lasting impact on American politics and expansion.
A home craft method explains making an evergreen ball about five inches in diameter using damp sphagnum moss formed firm then bound with string. A long wire is added to hang it and sprays of evergreen cover the base, with loops of red ribbon optional.
A Bulging list of 1938 policy notes and international events is sketched. President Roosevelt Hull speed diplomacy on Panay notes while inventories, steel, and housing price pressures shape a cautious, pressure-filled approach to antimonopoly and price steadiness.
Jerry Chandler visits Lionel Clark’s Maine camp where Mimi Le Brun awaits. A vivid social circle, flirtations, and a pensive walk in the woods lift Jerry toward a turning point in his youth as he imagines Mimi while facing a looming untold message.
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