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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star imprint shows editor and post office filing details with a quote from Hebrews and note on subscription rates. The readable text highlights publication cadence and religious motto, indicating a historical newspaper card fragment.
In January 1039 the New York Park Public Library Board banned Anne Lindberghs LISTEN THE AWIND due to Col Lindberghs Nazi decoration. The action provokes outrage over censorship and questions the boards regard for American readers and the communitys intellect.
The article reports a move toward decentralizing federal and state tax administration via district offices. The U S Bureau of Internal Revenue expands regional technical staff to five divisions, with new offices in Central West and New England and similar state efforts in fourteen states. Mississippi Oklahoma New York Michigan California Wisconsin are noted as examples. Officials argue districting improves local knowledge, enforcement, and efficiency, with disputes handled locally or via courts and tax appeals.
The Baltimore Sun argues that Mayors push large Federal relief while risking reduced state and local funds. It cites New York Mayor LaGuardia and warns of chaotic relief policy, urging clear federal state and local responsibilities and a permanent funding formula.
The article argues that coffee consumption creates stronger ties between the United States and America than treaties. It cites trade data showing 1938 coffee imports at about 200 million pounds and a rise of roughly 150 million pounds over 1935, underscoring a growing economic bond beyond diplomacy.
The piece notes a record year for coffee consumption per person and overall in the United States while urging further expansion. G W Sharpe of the Associated Coffee Industries highlights that the United States, though the largest consumer by tonnage, lags in per capita use compared with some nations. It argues coffee as a major contribution to hemispheric peace and welfare and links personal consumption to national diplomacy.
Vernon Eddy reports crowded library conditions in an annual review. E. B. Moore T. R. Cather and Aubrey Weaver depart for Richmond for the Virginia General Assembly opening. Winchester banks elect officers and directors as prospects look good for 1938. Judges prepare for first home interscholastic basketball game against Charles Town tomorrow.
Capt Edwin H Diffenderfer a prominent Winchester fireman and citizen dies at a hospital after a minor operation aged 91. Kenneth N Gilpin is re elected president of Boyce State Bank at the annual stockholders meeting. Dr L S G Miller missionary from Grace Lutheran Church departs for Japan to resume work after furlough. Mrs O Q Miller of near Greenwood wins prize in new type peony contest.
Hannibal Eaton dies at home at 94, five days after his wife’s death. The couple had a 64 year marriage. Two sisters and one brother are bequeathed shares in the estate of George Gibson of Stephens City, valued at over 5000 dollars. Plans are announced for Handley faculty dramatic show “Three Live Ghosts” in February. City milk dealers face sanitary department inspection.
A lively brawl breaks out during a Negro dance at the Odd Fellows hall on East Clifford street. General Robert D. Funkhouser, a leading surviving Confederate officer, dies at his valley home south of town. Nemo in The Star notes a 1789 lottery scheme by local German Lutherans to fund church construction.
Forty years ago the Oyster supper and bazaar at the Sarah Zane Fire Co drew bigger crowds than expected. Eugene O'Rear of White Hall suffered serious injuries after a team bolted, colliding with a barbed wire fence. Nellie Nicewarner and Robert E. Anderson wed at William Allamone’s home. Local ministers propose a federation of churches to work together.
A reader’s Q and A list from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau offers concise historical trivia. It covers topics from early radio experiments with Caruso in 1910 to rail longevity, the writer Chic, a 16 inch gun cost, silk loading and tin deposition, NACM leadership, the Connecticut Compromise, Manasseh Cutler on postage stamps, wild duck species, origins of the cocker spaniel name, Gurnett Light dates, Nellie Bly’s 1889 world trip, farm incomes in 1935, advertising leaders 1870 to 1880, the first crossword puzzle in 1913, and the hymn I Need Thee Every Hour.
The Winchester Evening Star promotes a new budget booklet with twenty text pages and twelve colored accounting pages to plan income, savings, and prudent purchases. It includes a coupon offer for ten cents to cover cost and postage, directed to Information Bureau Washington DC.
A compact portrait of Arnold Bennett born in London who rose from small shopkeeper’s son to a renowned writer and financier. Despite limited schooling and initial lack of promise, he wrote swiftly, produced serials, and created The Old Wives Tale while mastering multiple arts and social circles. His life embodies relentless determination and ambition.
By R. J. Scott the title presents a discussion of the monarchial claim and period context. The piece analyzes power, legitimacy, and historical framing surrounding the title in a scholarly narrative.
Worthington Gurley, near 18, struggles with love and loyalty as he pursues Marcia d Ala ine after Sara Sue Davis is kind yet distant. Bob Towne and T J Sanders both bring gifts to Sara Sue at her cottage, leading to a tense but friendly tete a tete and a game night ending in mutual respect.
Gertrude Lawrence reflects on old age as lavender and old lace a blend of memories into a misty fragrant whole with dignity. She compares life to a dying French marquise who sighs that it has been very interesting.
H R Long reflects on the terms yokel and their antonyms as he writes from Crane Missouri. He discusses rural identity and the idea that calling country folk yokels carries no offense in his view.
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