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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1944
Page
4
Notice from The Evening Star Winchester Va advises subscribers to report delays or irregularities in delivery. It notes circulation and subscription practices, urging prompt reader action to maintain a perfect delivery system and outlines advertising deadlines and transient rates.
August 19 1944 edition opens with a biblical verse from Psalms 85 8 promising peace to the Lord s saints and a note of contemplation for readers as the page presents religious reflections.
The piece marks its 2 000th performance on Broadway, likely the longest running American play. It eclipses rivals Tobacco Road and Bibles Irish Rose, while contrasting Life With Father’s family comedy with Tobacco Road’s stark realism and the saccharine sentiment of its competitors.
A House committee led by Rep. M Colmer of Mississippi warns reconversion will strain as 16 million women work in industry and 3 million more joined in three years. The worry is how quickly these workers will leave jobs to return to homes and families as war production winds down.
The passage notes a Mississippi congressman favoring personal pay and independence from household duties, while factory executives report no desire to replace them. Mr Colmer and other committee members may worry as changing women’s minds proves difficult in this situation.
Reprinted Baltimore Sun editorial examines the phrase we were not allowed to fortify Guam. It traces Guam’s 1898 handover, the 1922 pledge limiting Pacific fortifications, later Hepburn recommendations, and Congress delays. The piece argues Roosevelt’s stance was unclear and policy inconsistent, delaying Guam defenses until 1941.
The piece argues absolute sovereignty is impossible for individuals and nations. It explains individuals delegate power to communities and nations join groups for order under law. It cites Canada under the British Commonwealth with Kipling’s line about daughter and mistress in the house.
News briefs note 21 city men and 2 county men heading for induction with Clarke county participants also departing. Stephens City cannery to open tomorrow. Penney's store marks its first year. Two men sentenced to one year in jail and fined 100 dollars plus costs for stealing chickens. 1400 people attend the Vir ginia Woolen Company picnic at Capon State Park.
THIRTY YEARS AGO a twenty passenger bus began service on the Winchester to Strasburg line with potential extension to Woodstock. The potato crop was estimated at half its usual size, signaling agricultural concerns for the region. Forty years ago the Berryville Horse Show drew 5,000 spectators in the event's second day, highlighted by the Ladies Hunter Class and four foot jumps. Mr and Mrs K R Huyett of Wheatland hosted a house party.
Forty five years ago Miss Charlotte Conner won a diamond ring in the Star con test to identify the most popular businesswoman in Winchester. She worked for Baughman and Baker on N Main Street. Miss Lena Ritter earned a gold bracelet for second place in votes.
A low caste Hindu collapses in Calcutta and a Christian missionary rushes to help. A high caste observer refuses aid, claiming religious prohibition. The missionary argues Christ likeness requires action toward the needy, contrasting Christianity with other faiths. The piece stresses morality and usefulness in a world of needs.
A mix of trivia prompts covering Ford Willow Run location, grammar correction, OPA price controls, a bird used by fishers, Ecuador coast, a US cruiser journey, esophagus function, flag stripes, Petroleum Administration for War head, and Cheops country.
In Washington Aug 17 reporters note the Anglo American agreement to renounce oil cartels is largely symbolic as key details remain unresolved. The plan contemplates a new international oil commission with four U.S. appointees awaiting Roosevelt's approval while quotas and empire preferences loom as decisive factors.
Dr Clendening explores quirky food notions and how onions cabbage and cauliflower affect digestion in healthy people. He notes cooking methods alter sulfur compounds and fiber impact digestion while fried foods may be more digestible than boiled items.
The article describes a bilateral oil agreement with Britain to stabilize holdings, explore global fields led by Saudi reserves, and form an international commission to estimate world production and need. It notes British Dutch interests, future multilateral extension, and a policy goal tied to postwar energy and transportation needs.
Judith and Matthew navigate married life after Judith invites her mother to live with them but arranges for her to stay with relatives in California. Judith balances social duties, mourning, and quiet companionship with Matthew as they adjust to new servants, routines, and the lure of independence.
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