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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1941
Page
4
A devotional verse echoes trust in God as guide and shelter across generations. It invokes Psalm sentiments praising divine protection through darkness and waters and anchors faith in timeless care.
The piece argues against claims that the United States plans to send American soldiers abroad. It cites President Roosevelt's past statements, warns of German aggression, and defends U S actions seeking bases in Greenland Iceland northern Ireland and other regions while opposing Nazi influence and urging cooperation with Allied efforts.
The article, a sharp opinion piece, discusses conflict and responsibility through metaphor comparing neighbors and Hitler. It notes Berlin newspapers opposing U S naval base acquisitions in Central and South America and questions the civil aviation pretense.
The Christian Science Monitor reports a rapid rise in anti totalitarian measures across South America. Colombia exposes plots to infiltrate the Army with Nazi propaganda while Costa Rica Labor demands stronger action against fascist influence. Argentina leads regional opposition and diplomats expose Berlin led intrigues.
The British fear a looming invasion as thousands of planes pound ports. In Clarke county White Post death of Anna M. Green, 95, noted among area elders. Clarke County Horse Show records 475 entries in strong year. Spanish Civil War sees women soldiers active with Loyalist and Fascist forces. Chicago grain prices surge with corn at 1.24 and wheat at 1.25. M M Lynch, Winchester lawyer, named vice president of Virginia Bar Association.
Fred W. Forney is elected president at the Virginia Firemen's Association convention. A separate note mentions economists predicting farmers may profit from burning corn and feeding peaches to hogs amid price sag. The Berryville Horse Show opens with ideal weather and a large crowd on day one.
British troops stabilize positions at Poziers on the Western Front after resisting German advances. Italian forces capture about 20,000 Austrian troops as part of ongoing Frontline actions. The Chicago Wheat market jumps eight cents in a single day with December grain at 1.40 a bushel. Berryville Horse Show draws an estimated 15,000 spectators on day two.
Private John H. Denny who died fighting in the Philippines last January will be buried here. His body is being shipped home from the islands. Robert L. Gray and James M. Haymaker depart Chambersburg to attend a meeting of mayors and fire chiefs from towns along the Cumberland Valley Railroad.
H O Beydler 59 long time Southern station agent at Maurertown dies after a three week illness at Cora Miller Hospital in Woodstock He was born Sept 15 1881 and married Mary L Shaver June 30 1906 Survived by wife and served 42 years with Southern Railway and 36 years as station agent He led local affairs and was a former president of the Maurertown Citizens Club for ten years
In Kansas City on August 13 a neighbor shooed Duncan Dallam's chickens into a taxicab and took them to police headquarters. The owner was notified after officers booked the birds. the fowls were later returned home, with a pledge to stay in the yard.
A set of trivia prompts asks about wartime ships, politics, biology, biographies, astronomy, naval ranks, and biblical history, including the sinking of a freighter, Newfoundland's status, interbreeding cats and rabbits, and Mrs. Roosevelt's maiden name.
The note discusses how a hope or expectation is fulfilled only in the present or future tense. It contrasts phrases like I hoped to arrive with incorrect forms that imply past accompaniment.
A Washington letter quotes Hugh S Johnson in a fan note criticizing the draft policy. The writer urges discharge after one year of service, arguing many peers share the view and that the national burden is already unequal and risky.
The speaker cites Senator Vandenberg on small print in service terms and argues that extending military service remains constitutionally possible. He asserts the obligation is unavoidable and should fall on the best trained, acknowledging it may be tough for the younger generation and their families.
A veteran recounts how early selective draft promises of one year training became indefinite service. He cites exemptions based on defense industry work engagement and engagement promises, arguing leaders and the press failed to inform him and his partner about extended obligations.
The letter defends temperate discourse as it echoes warnings about service bills. It recalls the fear that Congress could declare the national interest imperilled and indefinitely hold national guard reserves and selectees.
A list of crossword clues across and down with hints for words such as Pierce, branches of learning, shark, horned ruminant, having a mane, different, among, Hindu deity, thus Latin, highest card, number, ahead, grazing, fleet of ships, joined, selenium symbol, slipped away, as time, Chinese river, macaw, ages, replied, exclamation, Indian, Japanese coin, river of Venezuela, U S coin, wet earth, finished, novices, withered, afresh, sea eagle, marries and down clues including vigor, bracing, mimicked, layer s past, decays, god of war, perform, food dressing, strained, straits, foot coverings, transmitter, type measure, ventilated, gull like bird and burrow.
Local publication emphasizes community affairs and neighborhood news. It highlights civic events, school activities, and public notices relevant to residents. Readers are invited to engage with reporting and participate in upcoming community meetings.
A Tuesday storm toppled tents and cut power in Richmond as the Russell Brothers Circus suffered major damage. No animals escaped and police reported no serious injuries, with damage estimates from twelve to fifteen thousand dollars.
In Salt Lake City on August 13 a postcard with no address carried only a photograph and the caption Salt Lake City. The photo was handled successfully by Postmaster Lk Smoota.
Prominent feature from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau offering readers answers to factual questions for a postage of three cents. Frederic J. Haskin serves as Washington correspondent providing inquiries answered on various topics.
A collage of trivia questions and answers covers topics from dog counts in New York to library microfilming and the Decameron. It lists figures for New York State and city dog licenses, names major facts about the British Museum, and notes early magazine publishing and rail routes.
Seven abandoned school properties in Shenandoah County sold at auction, yielding about $2,000. The list shows Pleasant Grove to Earl Fleming for 107.50, Fairmont to Casper Lineweaver for 150, Van Buren Furnace to Cleveland Peer for 45, Mt Solon to Amos Kibler for 475, Mt Olive to John Libert for 624.50, Pleasant Green to Frank Funkhouser for 110, and Oak Ridge to Gilbert Dellinger for 490. Pine Grove and Liberty Furnace to be offered next Saturday along with more sets.
Police in New York respond to a suspicious package near the Queens electric light and power plant. Bomb experts soak the item in oil and open it, discovering a bushel of oily clams instead of a device, leaving investigators bemused by the harmless contents.
The notice advertises a current up to date 21 by 28 inch five color map of Asia with complete economic and political data on reverse. It invites readers to mail ten cents and include name address and payment to Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington DC.
The article explains that about ten percent of the population suffers hayfever with ragweed as a likely cause in the Midwest. It notes hereditary factors, identifies ragweed pollen, and mentions diagnostic skin injections and vaccine-based desensitization as potential treatments to be discussed later. It also includes a Q&A on beer’s weight impact and kidney safety and promotes Dr. Clendening’s pamphlets.
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