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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1939
Page
4
A reader can mail questions to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C and include three cents for a reply. The service offers factual answers to questions of public interest.
In 1938 the United States had 307 toll bridges, 244 privately owned and 63 publicly owned. Other items note Eugene Field, Dom Pedro II, Omero Catan, All-America petunias, Anchorage fur rendezvous, Holmes quote on trust, and philosophy meaning offspring love.
The text argues that under tyranny the individual serves the state, unlike in free societies where the state serves the person. It compares Soviet Russia and Germany, asserting both regimes subordinate individuality, with Moscow and Berlin sharing authoritarian traits and labeling Soviet Russia as reactionary despite calls of progressivism.
The piece paints Harold Ickes as a salty earthy country man and sharp debater. It likens him to a village regular, noting his bluster and streetwise view of press independence and advertiser control. It recalls his radio appearance and contrasts him with Bing Crosby and Bob Burns for humor.
A short religious reflection citing Matthew 14 31 where Jesus rescues Peter, rebuking him for little faith and doubt, highlighting reliance on divine support amid storms or trials.
A historical critique calls out U S support for Germany and Japan through war supplies and economic actions. The piece praises the American Committee for Non-participation in Japanese Aggression led by Stimson Lowell White Speer and urges action to halt aid to belligerent nations in violation of treaties.
The Montgomery Advertiser argues Russia imposes a 25 percent production increase before full wages and cuts piecework pay, claiming no unions or strikes for Russian workers while contrasting with American and British labor protections. The piece condemns tyranny under Nazism, Stalinism, or Mikawa, urging leftists to recognize oppression.
Southern Senators renew their opposition to the anti-lynching bill amid a debate limitation period. Frederick County Farm Bureau appoints E. B. Clevenger J. M. Newell J. P. Rutherford H. T. Snapp and J. B. Snapp as new directors. A Frederick County circuit court order directs the sheriff to sell Pommell Inc distillery near the city.
Six gangs are cutting cedar trees across the county and have finished in three districts as part of actions against cedar rust affecting apples. Mrs. Catherine E. Tomblin, 92, of Clarke County, dies at her daughter's home in Greenwood. Miss Mary Helen Stine engages to Dr. Lionel Mortimer Ives of Westwood Massachusetts.
A high school audience hears the tale of Judge John Handley, the Winchester benefactor, in a presentation by Prof. W. R. Legge. The report notes eighteen local industrial plants produce goods yearly valued at eight million dollars. J. Newton Fries, 78, native of the county, dies at his Berkeley Springs home of paralysis. Thomas Hancher transfers substantial city and county properties to his heirs.
Twenty five years ago a large frame dwelling on Floyd Swimley’s farm near Summit Point West Virginia burned to the ground Sunday. Harry Knight son of the late John Knight and Lillian Dick daughter of Thomas Dick both of Frederick County were married here by Rev Talbert. Vernon Eddy reports four months of Handley library operation to the library board. James W Sibert remains very ill at his North Kent Street home.
Forty years ago heavy snow blanketed the upper valley with extremely low temperatures in Winchester and nearby. A report from Sarah Zane’s banquet shows profits far above prior estimates. A chimney blaze damaged J. R. Hoff’s house just east of town.
The Winchester Star Information Bureau offers the Household Budget Booklet 1939. The 32 page special paper booklet includes thrift hints and twelve ruled pages for tracking expenses and income. Ten cents postpaid, with coupon and mail address to Washington DC.
A 1939 column criticizes fiscal policy of then President and Mr Eccles, arguing that continued high spending and rising deficits threaten inflation, loss of money value, and national ruin. It recalls Cromwell urging humility and warns of the dangers of experimental economics for 130 million people.
The Star letters page voices concern over a persistent budget deficit and rising defense spending during a tense world climate. It cites President Roosevelt calling for fiscal discipline, broader tax bases, and tighter government economy to prevent debt growth and unsecured finances.
Thornton Holgate the college professor and Worthington Gurley weigh action after a diamond bracelet is planted in Sara Sue’s coat. Peaches Pomeroy appears involved, with Holgate fearing a public scandal and Gurley pressing for immediate, punitive response.
Dr. Holgate and Worthington Gurley debate Peaches Pomeroy as a diamond bracelet goes missing. Bob Towne returns with the jewelry claiming Peaches lost it, prompting a tense reaction and a cliffhanger ending as gossip and justice collide.
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