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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1939
Page
4
A regional column reflects on sacrifice with a Bible verse from John 15 13 about laying down one life for friends. The message frames the theme as a supreme test of love and duty.
A fictional tale of Willie Drinkmore, a chronic drinker who descends from binges to a sanitarium, used here to critique public attitudes toward alcoholism. The piece then parallels the New Deal’s six year drift toward bigger spending and the hope of balancing the budget later.
The 1939 apple advertising push grows with Washington leading a state funded campaign that collects one cent per box. Growers in Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania New York and Ohio Missouri Arkansas Michigan and others join expanded efforts by regional institutes and commissions. The trend aims to boost demand by broader in state and nationwide promotions.
The piece criticizes LaGuardia for fostering sectionalism while arguing that industrial decline in large northern cities is forcing factory movement and job losses to rural areas. It contends dispersion of population is necessary, condemns government rent support for the unemployed, and warns of real estate and municipal bankruptcy if patterns persist.
Sarah Anne and Bob Kennedy confront Bernice's sudden marriage and a looming police case as Corrinne worries Lynn’s fate. The trio wrestles with danger, loyalty, and a possible sheltering plan while Corrinne hurries off in a police sighting.
The page lists seven quiz questions covering topics from canal history to linguistics. Questions ask year Panama Canal opened for commerce, softest metal, Roosevelt appointee to the FCC, French barrier against Germany, location of the Amu Darya, Sea Bright Tennis champion, sachem pronunciation, young pigeons, and fluid drams per pint.
A note on phrasing advises writers to replace awkward constructions like "the house affords ample accommodation" with clearer forms such as "offers ample accommodations" or "gives ample space." The guidance emphasizes concise, direct language in everyday writing.
Oliver Hardy chooses Harry Langdon to carry on the comedy act after a split. W Erle Edwards becomes president of Tri County Acid Fellows Association. Clifton's Diana is crowned champion hunter at the 1938 Berryville Horse Show.
Five years ago a mob of 10 to 15 gangsters with machine guns robbed a Brooklyn armored truck of 427000 dollars. Funeral services for David London Calvert, a noted Reynolds Store farmer from a prominent family, were held at Wesley Chapel. A fire during threshing destroyed Clifton Price’s barn in Clarke County.
Ten years ago over 1,000 people attended the annual reunion at the Old Stone Church near Greenspring. A fire damaged Hodgson and Brown jewelry store interior. Mrs. Snowden B. Kline of Vaucluse dies in hospital.
Twenty five years ago reports from Brussels say Belgians were driven from the city by invading German troops. Exact battle details remained sparse as the war unfolded. Pope Pius X died in Rome from pneumonia while pressing for peace. Prohibition enforcement stirred debate with Virginians urging statewide measures in Maine.
Forty years ago counsel for Capt Alfred Drefus, famed French Army officer accused of treason, was shot by two unknown assailants. Miss Ella B Carper withdraws from The Star popular working girl contest on eve, placing third. Classified ad reads Have You Tried Noonan's Deviled Crabs They are O K.
Reader inquiries answered by Frederic J. Haskin Information Bureau Washington D C. Topics include relief in New York City the most expensive drink ever known the pneumatic tire invention and other curiosities with concise factual replies.
Jimmy Fidler reports Honolulu lures Hollywood figures like Janet Gaynor and John Ford for relaxation away from film duties. He says ship and plane service ease travel, isolation aids rest, and Hawaii will grow as a movie retreat with stars seeking relief from grueling schedules.
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