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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
12
The reader is invited to send questions to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J Haskin in Washington D C. Respondents request three cents for a reply and provide factual answers to submitted inquiries.
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch analyzes the uncertainty of European events and the U S stance on neutrality. It discusses President Roosevelt's cautious approach and the Pittman amendment proposing to treat arms munitions and supplies alike for all belligerents, amid debates on Britain and France aid and potential impacts on Japan.
A message from the Associated Press states exclusive reprint rights for AP dispatches and local news published herein. It clarifies that all news credited to AP remains their property and other local reporting may also be theirs unless credited differently.
The rates show one year by mail at 3.50 six months 118 three months 0 and one month 0 via mail. By carrier one year 4.56 six months 2.25 three months 1.26 and one month 0.40. Weehiy nese st.
A brief religious item dated Thursday April 13 1939 frames a verse from Habakkuk 2 20 and a call for reverent silence before God in the temple. The page note emphasizes contemplation and sacred text.
The Senate mirrored the House by trimming 50 million dollars from President Roosevelt’s relief-fund request. The reduction amounts to about two percent of the 2.163 billion appropriated for relief this fiscal year. The vote marks a shift in purse-string control and signals tighter scrutiny of future appropriation requests.
The piece reports that Americans average 200 greetings a year by phone per person and that in 1937 28.3 billion telephone conversations occurred. It notes the U S holds 49.57 percent of the world’s telephones, Washington DC surpasses other cities in phone density, and Americans answer calls at about 900 per second. It closes with reflective quips on communication and everyday life.
Lynchburg News questions the State Conservation Commission’s replacement of R BéBurson with Randolph Odell as Director of Parks. The editors challenge the lack of disclosed reasons, arguing the public deserves to know when a public official’s dismissal affects an important office.
George Pingley testifies in his own defense over the mountain cabin shooting of Sheriff Newcome. Jack McAboy becomes president of the Northern Virginia Triangle Federation FFA. Road projects seek dates for Riverton and Front Royal bridges to improve traffic.
Five years ago Lee Lamp and Helsey Green headed a Reuss volunteer firemen delegation to a local school in Martinsburg. S. L. Triplett sues Frederick County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for unpaid premium. Miss Lillian Anderson, superintendent of the local hospital, named hostess for the biennial nurses convention to be held in Washington.
Ten years ago a hurricane killed fifty one people in northern Arkansas. Harry K Thaw says he will visit from Pittsburgh to march in a festival parade with firefighters. James March and Georgia Foreman lead in Handley Highs senior play A Full House.
Twenty five years ago the Frederick county levy was cut from sixteen and twelve cents to fourteen cents on the dollar. The Valley Turnpike Association announces it will hire a motorcycle cop to curb speeders. Charles R. McCann has authorization from the local fair association to obtain plans for two new fairgrounds buildings.
Forty years ago Edward Spellman cuts cap from second knuckle of the first finger at the Knitting Mill where he is employed. A bridge over the Opequen at Spout Spring is built by local residents. L. A. Adams unveils a new sign for his Stephens City store. The U S Philippine Commission reviews natives capacity to govern themselves.
The moon shows different illuminated portions as it orbits Earth each month. New moon occurs when between the Earth and Sun, full moon when opposite the Sun, with crescents and quarters following in sequence. The cycle lasts about 29.5 days from new moon to new moon.
Frederic J. Haskin presents a different almanac with no ads or propaganda, offering garden tips weather signs etiquette and political economic data alongside calendar pages. The 1939 edition is praised for its wealth of information and novelty and is available by mail for ten cents postpaid.
A 1939 feature profiles E H Blum who turned a blank store wall into a showcase by creating photographic enlargements. His idea, photo murals, grew from a New York pilot project to a nationwide craze adopted by department stores and restaurants, making him a prosperous pioneer.
A reader from Mount Jackson Virginia letters The Star noting frost injury to apples last week. Stayman and Delicious varieties in southern Shenandoah and Augusta counties may be 75 percent damaged Yorks 60 to 65 percent and Winesaps less. He believes the crop impact will be modest but real, based on ten years observing apple development.
Lana and Jim enjoy a sunny lake day at Wichita, reconnecting over swimming and a casual lunch. Lana faces old social pressures when Gertrude Allen’s group arrives, risking renewed hurt as she recalls past ostracism and clings to the present moment.
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