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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1940
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists H. P. Byrd Jr as editor and notes its second class matter status in Winchester Virginia. It states daily publication except Sundays by the Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester.
A devotional reflection cites Luke 10 40 to 42 noting Martha overburdened by service while Mary chooses the better part. The text emphasizes spiritual focus over busy activity and eternal value.
The Agriculture Department notes Denmark's exports to Britain could shift to Germany after occupation, risking cuts in bacon butter and eggs. It questions Denmark's ability to sustain supply due to feed constraints and Argentina or U.S. corn access. Britain may reduce consumption before any U.S. purchases fill gaps, though German invasion could eventually boost U.S. farm demand.
The article compares Allied and German naval strength at the outbreak of war. It lists Britain with 15 capital ships and 179 destroyers, France 17 heavy cruisers and 57 submarines, and Germany 22 destroyers and 65 submarines, noting ongoing construction and secrecy affecting counts. It notes Britain’s larger fleet but acknowledges uncertainty due to new ships and undisclosed losses.
A historical note outlines France building a major naval expansion including seven capital ships seven heavy cruisers twelve cruisers one aircraft carrier context noting four battleships two more carriers and extensive destroyer forces with submarines and a minelayer cruiser cited as part of the program.
Reprinted editorial notes a five day cure using massive intravenous arsenical drips, citing figures from the 1938 39 surgeon general report and highlighting reduced costs. It credits Drs Hyman Seifer and Wanger, Dr Chargin and foundations New York Markle Friedsam for supporting long term trials showing safety and efficacy.
Tom Baldridge is elected the first state president of the Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Navy orders a large fleet back to the Pacific in a surprise move prompting expert speculation. Frederick County teachers form a committee led by R A Ayler to request a nine month term from the School Board.
Budding fruit orchards in the region suffer a sudden temperature drop. France Great Britain and Italy protest at League of Nations meeting over Germany repudiating the Versailles treaty. Claude Stickley and Roger Kline are the first local anglers to report trout catches.
D. W. L. Flickinger is asked to prepare a special coronation ritual for Suzanne Pollard who is to be crowned Queen Shenandoah VII. T. B. Patton elected president of Winchester Golf Club. The United States seeks cooperation with England to curb liquor smuggling activities.
Miss Ida Pisher’s essay on the American Merchant Marine is judged best in the city and chosen for a state contest. President Wilson throws the first ball as baseball opens in Washington while reports say German forces claim Russian setbacks on the Eastern Front and Zeppelins raid England.
Forty years ago Mary R. Zirkle daughter of A M Zirkle married at home to David M. Patterson. The Rev W H H Joyce was appointed by the Baltimore conference as new pastor of the Braddock Street church.
A quiz asking seven questions on topics from university voting outcomes to leap year history and presidential retirement norms. It lists queries about Thales or Archimedes sphere theory and Pope Pius XII, with one asking about U S birth and death records and another on the nation’s largest Catholic archdiocese.
A reader note fixes a frequent mistake in reporting. The example shows avoiding the word of after inside and in. This brief item highlights proper phrasing for clarity and accuracy in journalism.
Air swallowing and burping in infants are common. Excessive vigor causes vacuum and air intake during feeding leading to discomfort. Burp the baby vertically after feeds and repeat burps if needed to prevent regurgitation without affecting growth.
The text outlines two main causes for persistent ear discharge in children after an ear infection. First, associated mastoiditis marked by persistent fever and mastoid tenderness requiring possible mastoid drainage. Second, chronic discharge from neglected acute middle ear infection due to an infectious focus in the throat, adenoids, tonsils, or nasal sinuses, which subsides after removing the focus.
Questioner reports night itching in heels like frostbite with no skin breaks. Answer cites circulatory disturbance possibilities such as varicose veins or arteriosclerosis, garter or elastic constriction, shoe fit, and diabetes prompting urine sugar testing. The second query asks about uncooked oatmeal. expert says it can be a good roughage for those who tolerate it, though absorption is lower than cooked oatmeal.
An unnamed narrator is bound on a potato barge in fog while Pete and a crew discuss a route toward San Francisco. A large, familiar man with Calla shoes is suspected to be William Calla, linking a past murder to current danger. The scene ends with the hint of a confrontational discovery to come.
A Q and A from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau answering queries on topics from the duration of the last glacial period in the United States to Marie Antoinette's prayer book, Carrie Nation’s career, Cinderella origins, the word frog, Major Andre's execution, the 1926 Susquehventennial Exposition, baby elephant weight, walking foot alignment, boxing knockout totals, and Bible translations.
An advertisement from The Winchester Evening Star offers a 32 page WORD BOOKLET listing over 2000 words commonly mispronounced misspelled or misused. Available through the Washington Information Bureau for 10 cents with coupon and payment enclosed.
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