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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
9
Blacksburg Virginia April 4 notes lower egg prices and USDA research on egg quality. The piece explains how to test fresh eggs by white thickness, proper whipping times, temperature effects, and how to handle yolk separation, salt or cream of tartar use, folding in whites, and cooking heat for angel cake and meringue.
The article notes Finland cannot host the Olympics this year due to the abnormal situation between the great powers, affecting organization and international participation.
Allied air scouts on patrol duty over the western front shot down at least five German planes Tuesday, with unofficial reports crediting the British with three Messerschmitts. One French aircraft landed in Luxembourg after the action.
Copenhagen and Oslo react to Britain and France tightening measures against Germany. Danish papers warn of a nerve war risking neutrality, while Norwegian papers express cautious optimism that western powers will protect neutrality despite moves to curb ore shipments. Some fear blockage of Skagerrak and Kiel Canal by naval forces.
In Los Angeles on April 4 the case against James D. Bland concluded after a waitress rejected his robbery attempt by offering $18 and pushing him. He tumbled into a laundry bag held by the cook who bound the top and alerted police. Bland pleaded guilty to second degree robbery and received five years probation.
Brucetown Va April 4 The Brucetown Church thanks all who helped make last Thursday’s supper a success. Ed and Caroline Martin welcomed a daughter Tuesday. Caroline Shreck had an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital. Guests at J R Smiths on Sunday included Roy and Nellie Carter and Norval Carter of Berryville. Jack Boden visited Baltimore over Easter. Will Dunn and Ada Hollis of Martinsburg called on Mrs J B Snapp.
The U S secret service producers a nationwide film Know Your Money to teach money handlers how to spot fake currency. The educational campaign cites past declines in losses from counterfeiting and gives practical steps to verify genuineness by portrait, seal, serial numbers, and paper.
The Sixth Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival concluded on April 20 1929 with a grand parade led by Queen Shenandoah VI Miss Mary Jo Matthews and an escort of 65 Princesses. The procession featured 85 floats and 30 bands along a multi mile route, plus a Queen's Ball at Shenandoah Valley Academy and city dances to close the event.
The Opequon notes mourn the loss of Paxton's Chapel and urge rebuilding to preserve religious and humanitarian work. They praise cautioning bicycle riders, anticipate the Apple Blossom Fete program, and urge rural participation with Winchester leaders. Local merchant Mr. Maynard Bayliss is praised for service. Mt Airy School teams schedule contests with Miller School and Mountain View Junior High.
The graded section showcases a boys and girls team with routine drills and occasional organized sports. Charles, Ruckman and his dog Rex display notable sportsmanship. The community welcomes the Patterson family from Gore to Mrs. H. A. Orndorff’s farm. A chicken and ham supper at Opequon Memorial Church benefits the church debt. Various visits and weekend stays are noted among locals, with Easter gatherings and church events announced.
Mrs Ray Hammond and children Gladys and Garland visited Easter Sunday with her parents E T Barbee and son Irwin. Mrs Louise Brown spent Friday with relatives in town.
In Boston on April 4 Frederick Williams projects a political augury after a bookie raid interruption. A caller asks how the third term would fare and wagers on a Bowie race where a horse named Presidential wins, prompting Williams to check the result.
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