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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
4
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Power of Faith Conditioned Verse from John 14 14
A religious excerpt urges believers to ask in Jesus name with promise of action. The quote themes divine assurance and prayerful expectation within Christian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Rights Under The Hatch Law Commentary on Public Employment
The piece argues the Hatch Act limits political activity by public employees and defends free speech while noting enforcement challenges. It cites Justice Holmes on constitutional limits and questions how the act will be enforced against spouses and friends. It concludes the law is a step in the right direction but needs strict application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Holmes
Democratic Committee On Credentials
Roosevelt to weigh appeal to people after House defeat
Washington speculation says President Roosevelt may tour the West and appeal to the people to carry the issue of pump priming the lending bill. The rumor hinges on the Western trip and public sentiment against federal borrowing in the 1940 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Warning Signs to Curb Speed in Winchester
The traffic committee praises its plan to install "Law Enforced" signs on approaches to Winchester to deter fast driving. It urges police to enforce the 25 mph residential limit for locals and visitors alike to protect lives, arguing stern action is justified to save a life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Police Department
Senate considers ban on block booking in film industry
The Senate passes a bill to end block booking and blind selling requiring producers to provide full synopses. Critics warn costs may rise but viewers could get better value with fewer weak films. Senator Byrd supports the bill while Senator Glass opposes federal interference in private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Chips
Congress
House
Byrd
Senator Glass
Glass
Seven Quiz Questions From The Daily Page Two
The list asks trivia including Lincoln National Park state, celestial science astronomy, newspaper flag meaning, nearest British possession to Spain, youngest U S president, attache pronunciation, Horse Latitudes ocean, Don Meade sport, first day of Lent, and Confederacy Vice President names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln National Park
Spain
Don Meade
Confederate States of America
Today’s Common Error Mentioning a Townsman
A guidance note on avoiding the phrase our fellow townsman introduces the word mentioned instead. The tip emphasizes precise attribution and formal wording in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Smith
Miss Ida Sue Anderson Named Princess Winchester at Virginia Festival
One year ago in South Boston Virginia Miss Ida Sue Anderson was appointed princess Winchester for the annual Tobacco Festival. Hunter Maddox, athletic director at Charles Town High School, resigned to teach in the Handley system. Winchester golf team won second division in the Bi State Tournament by beating the Purcellville club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Sue Anderson
Winchester
South Boston
Hunter Maddox
Charles Town High School
Handley System
Purcellville Club
Berryville avenue project to proceed on 40 foot basis
Five years ago the city council agreed to continue Berryville avenue improvements on a 40 foot width. Miss Celestine Page led Kings Daughters in Millwood planning a swapping party for this evening. J. M. Ley, a prominent city and county figure, was honored on his 75th birthday with a party held on the lawn of Rock Enon Springs hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville Avenue
Celestine Page
Kings Daughters
Millwood
J. M. Ley
Rock Enon Springs
Crime drama shows drive by thief targets substitute carrier
Ten years ago Mrs. Clara Whitacre a substitute rural delivery carrier escaped unharmed when held up by a man with a gun in the western Frederick county laundry section. A campaign for funds to provide wading and swimming pools at The Park for youngsters is begun. Parents of young babies in this section are notified in The Star that a baby contest will be a feature of the Annual Winchester Fair this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Whitacre
R. F. D. Carrier
Lnedry
Frederick County
Star
Winchester
War era travel alert and factory shutdown loom
Twenty five years ago Miss Gertrude Barton Dr and Mrs B M Roszel and Miss Margaret Chew are caught in a war zone while traveling in Europe wire reports them safe Due to shortage of dyestuffs it may be necessary for the Virginia Woolen Co here to shut down for several weeks War conditions cause grain markets to fluctuate rapidly The Star calls Baltimore twice daily for correct prices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Barton
B. M. Roszel
Margaret Chew
Europe
Virginia Woolen Co
The
Star
Baltimore
John Robinson Circus to Appear in Winchester With Queen of Sheba
Forty years ago the old John Robinson Circus is to appear in Winchester soon with the Queen of Sheba as a feature. Winchester lodge No 65 Knights of Pythias held its first meeting in the new headquarters on the second floor of the new post office building at Market and Water streets. Curbing from Main Street, removed during pave, is being set in Water Street and repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson Circus
Winchester
Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Market and
Water Streets
Main Street
Water Street
Love and danger swirl in Sarah Anne's town saga
In a tumultuous chapter, Sarah Anne Melton recovers from a kidnapping attempt linked to Bob Kennedy and Jack Courtney's返回 fame. She confronts love, fear, and loyalty as Lynn Rhode investigates, Corrinne teases a secret, and Matt, yet unnamed, burdens loom in Perryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Anne Melton
Judith Drake
Jack Courtney
Pacific
Judith
Perryville
Bob Kennedy
Jack
Sarah Anne
Lynn Rhode
Rhode
Campaign Warns Against Drunken Pedestrians
The Lynchburg News urges a public safety campaign against intoxicated pedestrians, citing the National Safety Council that 13 percent of pedestrians killed by cars were drunk or under the influence. It argues sober drivers and pedestrians both protect life, and notes the need to reduce all such fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
The
National Safety
Council
Ldo
Answers to Questions From The Curious Reader
Delighted readers submit queries on history math and lore. Notable answers cover Morphy vs Paulsen longest 14 hours 28 minutes and Andrew McNair ringing the Liberty Bell in 1776. Also details on catfish weights origins of derby name and the first major league night baseball in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Morphy
Louis Paulsen
Morphy
Andrew McNair
O— Q
T. M
Cincinnati
Household Budget Booklet for Thrift and Savings
A practical publication from the Star Information Bureau offers a monthly ledgers and 20 pages of guidance on saving and systematic thrift. Printed on special paper for ink preservation, it costs ten cents postpaid plus a coupon to mail to Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Ctor
Washington, D. C
Hollywood Hospitality Compared With Honolulu Welcome
Honolulu reports warm greetings for arriving passengers aboard the Matsonia with songs and flowers and friendly smiles while Hollywood visitors face ropes and autograph snubs. The column notes bright island hospitality and contrasts it with Hollywood’s curt treatment of film tourists. It also teases industry gossip about Alice Faye Tony Martin Bob Cobb Grace Hayes Gene Towne Lillian Gish Judy Garland and other stars and antics from studio life.
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Honolulu
Hollywood
Matsonia
Hollywood News
Alice Faye
Tony Martin
Hollywood Stars
Bob Cobb
Alice
Gene Towne
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