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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1939
Page
3
Senator Norris proposes that critics of Harry Hopkins review Congress to uncover politics in relief. He urges future inquiries to seek WPA officials' correspondence with lawmakers who sought jobs for friends to reveal responsibility for any WPA political activity.
A partially legible ad fragment promotes Mentbolatum with unclear wording about nose irritation throat choking and comfort. It references a druggist and mentions a price or code 34. The text is garbled and difficult to parse.
Advertises multiple properties including a 14 room apartment or hotel on Route 50 in Winchester, a tourist home with 8 rooms on Route 11 near Strasburg, a 2 story brick home on Richard Avenue, adjoining Lot No 4914, double houses on Kent and Sharp streets, several lots on Front Royal Road and Valley Pike, and a client seeking a coon dog. Prices listed: 8 500, 5 300, 750, 2 625, 4 000.
A Senate debate intensifies before Hopkins' confirmation for Commerce secretary. Democratic leaders expect approval after anti administration critics finish. Senator Holt plans a three hour critique of Hopkins WPA tenure, with Republicans like Reed set to speak. The Commerce Committee advanced the nomination 13 to 6, Chairman Bailey abstaining due to personal differences and planning a separate report.
Eighteen eighty eight Americans and former brigade members reached Barcelona from Valencia as they await evacuation to France. Consular officials estimate about 150 Americans remain in Catalonia including Latin Americans and local press staff. The U S consulate remains active in Barcelona while the embassy operates from Llavaneras. Four U S warships nearby in the Mediterranean stand by if needed.
Mrs Gladys Smith and her son George Lee from Hagerstown Md visited her parents Mr and Mrs Scott Hawkins for several days last week. Maynard Brewer of Winchester spent an evening with G L Rosier and family. Roy Baylas and Loring Ritter of Kernstown visited Mrs P H Ritter. Many locals report colds. Yvonne Baylas of Kernstown visited grandmother Mrs John McKeever. Lillian Sherman of Winchester visited friends here.
Frank Wray acting for Leo Shorty Gaunt reached a compromise with Commonwealth Attorney Edward McC Williams regarding sentencing. Gaunt received four months at the state farm, a $200 fine plus costs, and a twelve month liquor interdiction prohibiting possession or purchase from A B C stores.
The annual meeting of the Frederick Cooperative Farm Bureau Inc will be held at the Court House in Winchester Virginia on Saturday January 21 1939 at 1 30 pm for the election of officers and the transaction of all business before the meeting. Signed J L Jolliffe secretary 1 19 21
The Salvation Army details a five member family with a missing father and a 14 year old moron neurotic girl. The child alternates between laughter and loud crying when scolded and shows affection. with training she may become well behaved. Captain and Mrs Bott are assisting.
County brief lists guests and visits among Williams Clowser Ashwood and Fauver households near Rosenberger and Star Tannery. It notes births, illnesses, and a recovered child, Sonny Boy Campbell, plus several regional peopleds in Winchester Mount View and Perry's Quarry communities.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt paid her second visit to Henry Osthagan of Washington a patient at Maryland General Hospital where he recently underwent surgery The First Lady was accompanied by her secretary Miss Malvina Thompson and declined to discuss the visit
John Bond and his new automobile faced a cow at a bridge over a small stream. The cow lowered her head and nudged the car into the water, ending their one round encounter. No one was hurt, especially the cow.
Stephens City Va January notes report Mr Frank Atkins and Mrs Martinsburg visiting relatives Mrs George Tobin. Mrs Elmer Clevenger returns from Winchester Memorial Hospital after an appendicitis operation in satisfactory condition. Miss Allie Campbell and young Mae Jane Grim remain confined at home.
Mrs Meredith Lockhart returns home to Winchester after a week with her sister Mrs Mary Orndorff while Ever Ready Bible Class plans a soup and bake sale on January 21. The M E Church group will host a chicken and ham supper on February 2, as Mr Robert Fritts visits from Washington and several locals host relatives and friends.
In Brush Creek Virginia Mr Edward Holliday and family and Mr and Mrs Austin Whitacre visited Mr Josh Whitacre and Mr Lee Whitacre and families. Bruce Whitacre is sick and cannot attend school. Rev and Mrs J R Collis spent a night with Abige P Whitacre. Ruth Kerns arrived from Opequon Lake and is staying with A H Lamp. Many locals suffer from colds. Mildred Holliday visited Miss Lucille Dailey and Mr Donald Dailey weekend. NBC programs devote over 52 percent to music.
Tokyo reports Japan gravely concerned by United States naval expansion. Rear Admiral Shozaburo Kanazawa says bases at Midway and Wake would encircle Japan and Guam fortification would resemble a neighbor’s gate. He asserts Japan seeks no aggression and condemns the large U S budget.
Mrs John Hay Whitney owner of Llangollen Farm near Upperville fell while hunting with Raymond Guest pack in Clarke county but suffered no injuries. The report notes her interest in filming a documentary on Virginia hunting and potential cast members from Warrenton Middleburg and surrounding ladies.
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