Classifieds and notices policy and ad rates in Winchester
The Winchester Evening Star outlines its editorial leadership, postal filing, and display advertisement rules. It lists rates for classifieds and memorials, deadline times for display ads, and national advertising representatives, noting Associated Press rights and local publication details.
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Tenney- Woodward and Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Subscription rates and Bible verse dated April 26 1939
The page lists subscription prices by mail and carrier with various advance options and rates. It also features a Bible verse from Proverbs and the date Wednesday April 26 1939.
New Auto Insurance Coverage Expands Driver Protection
The National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters announces broader liability coverage for private passenger cars. Under standard or limited policies, both spouses are protected when either drives a borrowed or non-owned car, though not for commercial vehicles. Endorsements by issuing companies enable the added protection at no extra policy cost.
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California
San Bays
Pacific
Murphy Attacks Courts Over Respect Decline
Attorney General Murphy says courts lack the respect they had a generation ago and blames political influence. He notes former Governor Frank Murphy allowed CIO actions against a court order and private property before the last election, urging accountability for upholding court prestige.
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Oor
Michigan
CIO
Senator Vandenberg on Neutrality and the War Music Propaganda
The piece argues that bands and martial music push public war support and warns there is no broad legal ban on bands. It notes Senator Vandenberg’s humorous suggestion to outlaw brass bands and cites John Philip Sousa as a powerful propagandist. It ends reflecting on how marches can stir volunteers to serve.
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Congress
Colonists Shun Ethiopia As Italians Fail To Settle
Italian emigration to Ethiopia rose to 168,111 by January 1937 with 59,997 returning home. In the following year 81,364 left Italy for home, creating a net loss of 57,526 to the colony. Overall, about 10,000 soldiers aside, the conquest sheds no clear settlement gains as Italy’s colonial bid fails. An Arab statesman warned Africa may be the grave of Fascism.
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Italy
Ethiopia
Rome
Africa
London Economist
Garden of Eden
WPA Guidebook controversy over Maria Syphax claim divides lawmakers
Washington dispute centers on a line in the WPA Federal Writers' Project Washington guide that states Maria Syphax, a freed woman, was the daughter of Custis and related to George Washington Parke Custis. Representative Keefe charges libel and Communist influence, citing Congressional Library evidence and a $15 million WPA expenditure since 1935.
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P. Trussell
Baltimore Sun
Washington
WPA
Federal Writers’ Project
Capitol Hill
George Washington Parke Custis
George Washington
Whoteo
Robert E.lee
Maria Syphax
Keefe
Wis
Arlington
Writers’ Project
Keene
Works Progress Administration
Congressional Globe
Custis
Martha Washington
British commission eyes aircraft purchases during U S airport visit
A British commission touring the United States discusses plane procurement while stopping at a local airport aboard a blimp. Miss Jane Mallory Browne of William and Mary writes an official festival song accepted for the event. The Rev. and Mrs. Robert A. Whitten welcome a daughter at Memorial Hospital. Lord Ventry from London appears in coverage of the festival segment.
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British Commission
Jane Mallory Browne
William and Mary
Robert A. Whitten
Memorial Hospital
Lord Ventry
London
Miss May Ginn Elected Chairman of Red Cross Club
Five years ago Miss May Ginn was elected chairman of a Red Cross club organized at Middletown. Warner W. Luttrell said the Winchester Debating Society would close its season with a big program at a Woodman of the World meeting. Mrs Henry Ford the wife of the automobile magnate would visit the city during the Apple Blossom festival officials announced.
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May Ginn
Red Cross
Middletown
Warner W. Luttrell
Winchester Debating Society
Henry Ford
Virginia to Spend Ten Million on Highways This Year
Allocation announcement reveals Virginia plans a $10,000,000 highway program for the year. Pennsylvania Railroad runs four motor operated trains between this city and Hagerstown Maryland. George T Newlin, 67, longtime local citizen, dies at his home. Rev H R Grim to be installed as minister at Strasburg Winchester Presbytery annonces.
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Virginia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hagerstown
George T. Newlin
H. R. Grim
Strasburg
Winchester
U S. weighs meditation to avert clash with Mexico
Twenty five years ago a mediation plan may prevent a clash with Mexico. The United States could mobilize ten thousand troops at once if Mexico attacks, signaling a high state of readiness and diplomacy in a tense period.
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Mexico
U. S
Richmond
Fred Barr
Star
Forty Years Ago This Day in The Star
A note from the Star recalls events from forty years ago this date. It marks a retrospective look at notable people places and moments shaping the era, inviting readers to reflect on history and its local impact.
Answers to Questions from The Information Bureau
Seldom read Q A column covers Sade radio star details Corn Islands geography whist origin U S submarines Bible sales government hospitals railroad electrification naturalization King Leopold children hats fashion Jimson weed names torpedoes advertising campaigns and lunch etiquette with guidance from Emily Post. The piece cites Bernardine Flynn as Sade and includes multiple factual trivia items and historical notes from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau.
Handy Letter Writer advert seeks readers for pamphlet
An advertisement promotes the HANDY LETTER WRITER, a guide to letter writing standards and etiquette. It claims the book covers punctuation, grammar, paper choice, salutation and closing, and proper addressing of important persons. The offer asks for ten cents postpaid with a coupon to the Information Bureau in Washington D C.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Handy Letter Writer
Why the Successful Job Letter Worked in 1939
A columnist compares two letters from a 26 year old applicant. The successful version focuses on how the employer profits from hiring him, detailing experience in advertising, merchandising, and sales. It contrasts with the earlier letter that merely lists duties, stressing the need to show economic value to the employer.
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Blank
Thetr
Stauch’s
University of Virginia
Coprright
McNaught
Wedding of Lana and Jim Ends in Quiet Homebound Hope
Lana, recently freed from danger and nursing her dying father, marries Jim after a prison escape drama. The couple travels to a country parsonage, receives a simple ceremony, and discusses starting a home together. Lana looks toward a shared future and a life of cooking and caring with Jim.
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Lona
Ena
Scern
Jim
Lana
Father
Vely
Lena
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