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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1940
Page
4
A devotional note dated Monday August 19 1940 quotes Lamentations 3 22 23 about the Lord's mercies and faithfulness, describing daily renewal and compassion. The brief item presents a religious reflection typical of a morning page.
A Washington dispatch notes government staffers at times quit work within hours when the effective temperature reaches 84 degrees. Dr Ben F Jones explains the system uses wet and dry bulb readings to gauge discomfort, while public servants endure heat more than private workers.
A New York fashion adviser argues that American designers long led trends, with Paris ceding influence as world fashion centers shift amid wartime upheaval. The expert says several iconic styles once thought Parisian originated in the United States, and Paris’s decline does not harm the art of dressing.
The Herald Tribune reprints an editorial arguing that universal compulsory military training aligns with American democratic traditions. It cites Jefferson’s writings supporting citizen militia training as the only form compatible with democracy, contrasting it with standing armies and militia limits.
Eight New York papers publish sixty eight comic strips daily and twenty one other cartoons. The comic artists mix wonder with murder and wrap up each fearsome event for tomorrow. This week’s readable things include four prize fights two kidnapings two shipwrecks four teen assaults and six homicides.
A quotation extols civilization as a good and perfect gift from the Father of lights with no variableness or turning, cited in the Dayton Ohio Journal Herald. The brief reflects a religiously framed, moral note about enduring civilization despite forces of evil.
Louis E. Rice a 71 year old prominent Winchester business man died at his Morgan Street home after a prolonged illness Friends and associates recall his local contributions Stephens City residents plan a mass meeting to form a fire company John Cobb an English speedster tours Bon neville Salt Flats in a custom racer reaching 352.94 mph
Five years ago Emperor Haile Selassie placed a large munitions order with Colt in the United States as war with Italy loomed. The Star plans a major anniversary edition for its 40th year. Miss Georgia Foreman sustained a fracture of the right forearm in an auto collision on Martinsburg Pike.
Crop loss from drought across Virginia is estimated at 100 million dollars. In Italy and nearby nations earthquakes have caused over 1,475 deaths. Miss Odell Bean and Mr Gilbert Rosenberger marry in a ceremony conducted by the Rev G W Stover at the U B Church.
Auditors from Baltimore report a shortfall in the Handley funds amounting to more than $6,075. In a sermon, the Rev. Dr. D. W. Smith urges stricter censorship on movies due to concern over widespread crime and vice. German advances threaten Kovno as Allies fear a major nation may capitulate without aid.
Forty years ago City Clerk R L Gray reports a school population decline of 129 over several years. A young man from a good family is found asleep in a water trough at the county hitching yard while his horse starves and dies in the stall two days after being left tied.
Dr. Logan Clendening skewers ragweed pollution and a mock Nazi invasion threat, arguing pollen from August to September would halt much of middle America. He warns of widespread misery, mocks cures, and inserts Q A on health while noting seven pamphlets for readers.
A reader asked about bee honey gathering times White House tour hours in summer coin dates Trojan Horse origin World Series broadcast Ethiopian conquest steam visibility Roosevelt in World War I Providence First Baptist Church age of Warren Pershing. The bureau replies with concise facts including estimates of bee travel, White House closures, mint coin dating wear, myth origin, Mutual network coverage, Ethiopia’s status, steam physics, Schurz quote, Roosevelt’s WWI service, Providence church history, and Warren Pershing’s birth date and age.
This item lists eleven quiz questions about history geography and civics. It asks where the Unknown Soldier lies under Paris the nature of daddy long legs insect class the anti fragmentation bomb family the Mackenzie River country the Georgia namesake metal ductility who replaces a deceased or incapacitated presidential nominee Ignace Pawerewski’s title and who fixes US postage rates plus the number of stars per row on the American flag.
A note on avoiding the term swell in everyday speech. It discusses how phrases like I had a swell time and he is a swell guy are considered vulgar and outdated usage.
Summer takes a toll on beauty and guidance is offered in the Beauty and Charm booklet from the Information Bureau. The 48 page guide covers cosmetics teeth hands feet diet posture exercise clothing perfume and many beauty tips. Send 10 cents post paid with name address and city to Washington DC.
Linda Avery travels from Grand Central to a flooded river site after a bridge collapse. She hopes to locate Robert Barton among trapped workers, facing reporters and rising danger as rescue teams labor through mud and darkness. Billie Anne arrives unexpectedly as dawn breaks.
A reader from Nineveh Virginia questions the peace time draft plan and doubts high volunteer turnout. He argues patriotism needs social reform and stronger, more believable propaganda to inspire enlistment during the war era. He signs as John G Bowman dated August 19 1940.
In Shanghai on August 19 a communique from the Shanghai Municipal Council said U S Marines will postpone assuming parts of the British defense sector until further talks between the United States and Japan. For now emergency patrol duties in the disputed areas will be carried out by the Shanghai volunteer corps.
D J Howard announced a conference on August 22 at Dayton High School and August 23 at Warrenton to study farm appraisal and farm credit in Northern Virginia. Speakers include C H Crabill land bank appraiser in the Second district with participants from Winchester and Frederick county F A Dobbins W R Legge and J E Cowles. Friml early career: Prague born composer Franz Rudolf Friml December 7 1884 came to America at age 22 as pianist for Jan Kubelík and gained fame with The Firefly in 1912.
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