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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
4
A reflective piece warns war in Europe would reshape life globally. It traces war’s unseen costs including lost time, ruins, shifting civilizations, and new destruction methods, noting historic precedents, recent conflicts, and the unpredictable outcome. It ends with a plea to pray it does not come.
The 61 million project from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh will be a no speed limit road once bonds are paid in fifteen years. Chief Engineer Samuel W. Marshall touts safety features including long sight distances, separated opposing lanes with a ten foot parkway, clover leaf ramps, and overpasses. He predicts the typical motorist will stay within safe speeds as progress reduces delays and educates drivers to use the road responsibly.
The Baltimore Sun argues New York’s World’s Fair attendance is below forecasts, blaming outsider pessimism and concession costs for a dip. It notes many free shows and reasonable food prices, asserting visitors exaggerate costs and are cheating themselves by staying away.
Corrinne confronts a police custody demand as her husband Robert Ransom helps post bail his moral dilemma unfolds in a town shocked by a real wedding scandal. Corrinne’s lie and a new truth about Robin’s marriage unravel while reporters swarm.
The questions list asks about geography and history including the land around the South Pole, postal insignia, state borders, a British War Minister, Russia and Germany in WWI, November birthstone, Cleveland on Lake Erie, Poland's currency, scarab pronunciation, and the Potomac River's outflow.
A language note urges reporters to prefer confessed over admitted when describing guilt. It argues that confession conveys voluntary acknowledgment and aligns with nuance, while admitted can feel clinical or evasive.
Harry Anderson Dr F L McClure and Theodore Miller fly from here to Columbus Ohio to represent Post 2123 V F W at the national convention Capt George Eyston an Englishman drives his car 347 miles per hour on Utah salt flats near a mile in 10 seconds Carter Wormley poet laureate of Virginia dies at his Richmond home where he served in state government
Five years ago Clifton Beay won the hunter championship ribbon at the Berryville Horse Show. President Roosevelt orders a quick reorganization of the NRA after Hugh Johnson accepts the post of director. County Republican party splits over chairman choice, while a city group meets in harmony to elect state delegates.
An appeal in The Star urges local and out of county farmers to enter exhibits at the Great Winchester Fair. Stratford Hall is set for purchase at 500000 dollars and restoration by the Robert E. Lee Foundation if funds are raised. Col Charles Lindbergh is named to supervise an aerial mail route through South America.
Judge J C McWhorter outlines liquor issues at a city auditorium meeting dated twenty five years ago. A West Virginia father mails his six year old son to his brother Roy Larrick in this city via parcel post. Residents on Main street complain about automobile fumes.
L Hester Company of Columbus seeks to build an ice and cold storage plant in the city. L Lucein Lupton named for Senate and E C Jordan for House of Delegates by Winchester and Frederick County committees. Gas Company contract to supply electric lights revoked as price deemed too high.
A 1935 Ann Arbor report highlights Jesse Owens winning four firsts for Ohio State with world record times and marks. It notes his later professional turn in 1938 and 1939 bankruptcy, plus a 1930s tour where he offered five yards to beat a sprinter for a small prize.
A religious verse from Isaiah 58 10 11 is cited as a daily reflection for Friday August 25 1939. The excerpt urges aiding the hungry and afflicted and promises guidance and nourishment from the Lord. It frames charity as light in darkness and a continual supply.
A reader quiz of facts with questions and concise answers on aviation licenses, theatre terms, water in the U S, historical punishments, bells, polo, submarines in fiction, national parks rules, milk grades, Jewish heritage of Karl Marx, seismology origins, film close ups, and the mulberry legend.
In Honolulu Jimmy Fidler notes Shirley Temple's welcome contrasts Ginger Rogers. Temple signs autographs and poses for photos, refused to be carried ashore, and wins broad affection while Ginger faced cooler receptions. The piece celebrates Temple’s popularity and Hawaii hospitality.
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