Advertising rates and deadlines in Winchester Evening Star
The Winchester Evening Star outlines classified and display ad rates. Classified costs are two cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials and cards of thanks use ten lines, display ads with borders must be in by 9 P M the prior day, and transient ads are 45 cents per inch. National reps include Tenney Edwards and Company in multiple major cities.
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Consti
Tenney
Edward and Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Witnesses Gather for Quiet Sunday Worship
A local congregation holds a reflective service focused on vigilance and belief, citing a biblical verse about watchfulness and service as the guiding message. Attendees emphasize community support and moral readiness during a period of social change.
Burke proposes NLRB reforms to balance interests
Senator Burke of Nebraska argues for amending the Wagner Act and revamping the National Labor Relations Board to include employee, employer, and public representation. He seeks elections for union designation and a majority approval of a union by all eligible employees, aiming to reduce partisan bias and promote industrial peace.
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Enator Burke
Nebraska
National Labor Relations Board
Burke
Labor Board
Spelling and Intelligence Claim Sparks Debate
Dr J Duncan Spaeth president of the University of Kansas City asserts that poor spelling can signal intelligence. He cites statesmen reporters and authors who spell poorly. He notes many educated people show lax spelling yet high school graduates aren’t morons.
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J. Duncan Spaeth
University of Kansas City
Princeton
Star
Spaeth
America
Growing Humans Outstrip Ancient Armor in Modern Times
Yale scientist Dr. William W. Greulich argues through comparative anatomy that average humans have grown larger and stronger across generations. Better nourishment and living conditions explain the trend, with ancient armor now too small for modern physiques.
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Yale
William W. Greulich
Methods Short of War Define U S Posture in 1939
The St Louis Post-Dispatch outlines six practical steps the United States is taking as alternatives to war. It cites a $500 million emergency defense program to bolster forces and bases, sales of military aircraft to France and England, closer Latin American ties, a 25 percent countervailing duty on German imports, a revision of the Neutrality Act, and recalls of ambassadors while denouncing Czech seizure. The piece argues these measures aim to deter dictators and preserve civilization without full-scale conflict.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Congress
United States
Panama Canal
France
England
Germany
Britain
Latin America
Europe
Italy
Sumner Welles
Czecho-Slovakia
Beaverbrook Sees No War In Europe Says War Not Imminent
Lord Beaverbrook argues a European war is unlikely as the German leadership may avoid a field army transfer. He notes Hitler lacks soldier status and predicts military needs could eclipse Nazi rule. Despite logic, the view may be wishful thinking amid broad democratic concern over Germany.
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Petersburg
Lord Beaverbrook
Hitler
der Fuehrer
Germany
Information Bureau Answer Service Ad
Reader gets factual answers by writing The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin director Washington DC Enclose three cents for reply.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Frederick J. Haskin
Q and A on general knowledge from 1930s era
A compiled set of questions and answers covering topics from chemistry and evolution to US geography and broadcasting. Notable facts include Tul ly C. Garner as a banker in Uvalde Texas, Lent being called Quadragesima, US area 3 026 789 square miles vs Canada 3 694 863, Elsie Janis on stage in New York, 1938 broadcasting spend of 8 892 780 and net income 17 860 239, Twain patents, Magna Carta in Latin, US Senate opening prayers, Merino sheep, Magna Carta audience, New York has 120 hospitals, and 1938 cigarette consumption 163 664 000 000.
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British Broadcasting Handbook
British Broadcasting Corporation
PUZZLES TRICKS AND MAGIC Booklet Offer
A promotion for a new booklet PUZZLES TRICKS AND MAGIC offers solutions to math puzzles word enigmas and simple magic. It promises amusement for all and invites readers to send ten cents postpaid with name address and location to Information Bureau Washington DC.
Apple Blossom Festival luncheon hosts Queen and court
Capt. Lewis F. Cooper, a respected city leader, dies at his Fairmont Avenue home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Lewis Hyde is announced as hostess for the official luncheon with the Apple Blossom Festival queen and court. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Baker host a large reception at Thornhill for their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rosenberger.
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Lewis Hyde
Lewis F. Cooper
Fairmont Avenue
W. A. Baker
Thornhill
Paul Rosenberger
Winchester Shrine hosts dinner dance honoring John E. Rose Jr
Five years ago the Winchester Shrine held a dinner dance honoring Mlustrious Potentate John E. Rose Jr of Richmond. G A A agrees to sponsor a reproduction of a Confederate Memorial Day gathering in Winchester. Wheat on the local market drops from 90 to 80 cents a bushel in three days prompting fears of further price declines.
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Winchester
Mlustrious
John E. Rose, Jr
Richmond
Ten Years Ago Festival Stunt Flying and Death in City
Major W. D. Tipton a U S war ace is flown in for stunt acts on both festival days. James M Pangle a 66 year old local resident dies suddenly here. The royal key for Queen Sherfandoah VI is crafted by John Nair from Cedar Creek battlefield wood.
Portner and Flood Marry at All Souls in Washington
Twenty five years ago Miss Anna V Portner wed Representative Henry D Flood at All Souls Church in Washington. War clouds darken as Mexican President Huerta defies the American ultimatum. Westwood, the Tucker estate in Clarke County, is advertised for sale.
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Anna V. Portner
Henry D. Flood
Washington
All Souls Church
United States
Huerta
Westwood
Tucker
Clarke County
Forty Years Ago In The Star Archives
A note reflects that The Star did not publish on this day, marking forty years since the referenced issue. No additional details or events are provided in the fragment.
Jim Farley Emerges As Possible 1940 Presidential Candidate
The piece portrays James A. Farley as a serious potential presidential contender if Roosevelt does not run again. It notes New York Democratic leaders could deliver about 10 percent of the national convention votes, plus Farley’s ties to party organization and delegate-building tactics. Farley’s Lynchburg speech signals a statesman image and platform emphasizing American democracy, business profits, fair wages,農 farm rewards, and national unity.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Jim Farley
New York
Roosevelt
New York State
Farley
Franklin Roosevelt
Chicago
al Smith
Democratic Organization
Tommy Corcoran
Jim
Congress
Lynchburg
Carter Glass
Desert
All America
Convict's Daughter Faces Escape Night Terror
Lona Ackerman despairs as her dying convict father is moved by two desperates, while a prison warden fosters a tense new romance. When a hijacking turns violent, she seizes a chance to spark a fatal crash and vanish. The cliffhanger ends with gunfire and an unknown fate.
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State Penitentiary
Lona Ackerman
Jim Claridge
Lana
Jim
Lona
Lewis
Lena
Daddy
Louie
Lefty
Stimson on Neutrality Laws Draw Critique in Sun Editorial
The Baltimore Sun discusses former Secretary Stimson’s stance against binding neutrality restrictions. It argues rigid laws restrain presidential discretion, risk emboldening aggressors, and impair handling of future war contingencies.
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Baltimore Sun
Stinson
Stimson
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
United States
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