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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1940
Page
4
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A church service on Saturday August 10, 1949 centers on Romans 8 9 about possessing the Spirit of Christ. The message emphasizes personal faith and spiritual renewal for attendees.
The United States relies on 98 percent of its rubber imports totaling 600000 tons yearly. With Germany using coal and lime stone to make buna and DuPont neoprene, Goodrich and Phillips Petroleum launch the first synthetic American tire, signaling reduced impact from distant disruptions.
The article credits chemistry and refrigeration for improving military rations and preserving vitamins. Dr. Mary E. Pennington of New York is to receive the Francis P. Garvan medal in Detroit for work on refrigeration and fresh food preservation. It notes public prejudice over cold storage has faded as frozen meals keep vitamins like fresh produce, aiding soldiers.
Reprinted Time Magazine piece notes Wil bert Lee O Daniel used a soundtruck stage act with hillbilly entertainers to win the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Texas amid a crowded field. It highlights candidates Ma Ferguson Cy clone Davis Sadler Thompson Hines and the jubilant post poll celebration at the Governor's Mansion.
The piece argues Democrats could back the Republican nominee for the Presidency and notes Franklin D. Roosevelt has shown liberal restraint as a party leader. It cites Cabinet members Hull and Farley as true Democrats while four top aides Wallace Ickes Stimson and Knox are Republicans, suggesting an understated Republican tilt in the Administration.
A naval observation plane forced to land crashes into a field near Berryville as a clogged baseline triggers the emergency. George W. Roiner, 87, longtime Virginia Agriculture commissioner, dies after four decades in service. Hack Wilson, Martinsburg famed big league star, now operates a nightclub in Chicago.
Five years ago a shower in Clearbrook celebrated the marriage of Mr and Mrs Geo Wright. Nearby reports note Virginia guardsmen barred from large Pennsylvania war games due to a paralytic epidemic sweeping the Old Dominion. Meanwhile Ethiopia faces a looming conflict as over 250000 tribesmen arm for likely war with Italy.
A column discusses the refrigerator’s rise and its benefits for food preservation and odor control. It also poses first aid questions for vacationers and outlines a seven pamphlet catalog by Dr. Logan Clendening, with prices and ordering instructions.
Information Bureau answers readers questions on foreclosures by the Home Owners' Loan Corporation about 165000 homes, beer taxes, hymn Lead Kindly Light history, tumblebugs, England size, Negro fraternal societies, cigarette taxes, never swap horses quote origin, London fog dust, Midget World's Fair grounds, Sidney Hillman head of Amalgamated Clothing Workers, top sugar beet states, U S airplanes, and Ford manufacturing hours.
Ten years ago local firemen and a band left by special train to attend the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association convention in Shippensburg. The forecast hinted at possible rain while temperatures topped 100 for the third day. Gore residents publicly praised city and county help after a major fire nearly destroyed the West Frederick community.
Seven quiz questions ask about Labor Day weekday mushroom safety jerboa classification party of Washington and Adams Schmeling era Louis Cognac Mona Lisa and smallest planet with one factual lead per item
Twenty five years ago health and city officials urged residents to cover rain barrels and other open water containers with coal oil skim to control mosquitoes. R T Jones and his horse Black Prince won again in Berryville Horse Show runabout class amid large crowds. Orders to concentrate all American troops on the Mexican border were anticipated in Washington as German advances stalled on the outskirts of Warsaw by Slavs in Poland.
Forty years ago Prof. J. B. Lovett of S. W. A. touring Europe notes Paris streets resemble Winchester in narrowness. E. G. Hollis becomes chairman pro tem of the Bryan and Stephenson Democratic Club. J. W. Diffenderfer resigns as Superintendent in charge of construction of the new City Hall.
The war has begun and women take up knitting again. Our booklet NEEDLEWORK explains fundamentals of knitting crocheting embroidery and decorative sewing with illustrations. It guides novices and opens broader needlecraft. Send for your copy at ten cents to cover cost and handling.
A coupon request from This Coupon Information Bureau in The Winchester Evening Star, with TEN CENTS enclosed for a copy of the NEEDLE WORK booklet sent to Washington D C. Frederick J Haskin is listed as Director. Street or Rural City State address for mailing is included.
Readers are advised to avoid using than to restrict superiority and should instead use to the one when making direct comparisons. The note clarifies standard grammar for everyday writing and formal usage.
Linda confronts Sarah at the marriage scene and Sarah flees with Ronald. A saxophonist destroys the license as Linda guides the couple away. Revelations unfold as Linda ponders Robert and her broken engagement. Billie Anne Trent and Mina’s earlier movements loom in the background.
The article portrays President Roosevelt shifting blame over Louis Johnson’s resignation as Assistant Secretary of War. Johnson is offered the remaining executive assistant post and may influence both the new deputy and Secretary Stimson. Fears arise that Johnson could run the War Department from White House offices.
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