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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1940
Page
4
Fall Hat Day Rituals and Fashion Slaves
The piece contrasts men's fashion endurance with women's, noting straw hats linger too long and ridicule follows. It observes that men tolerate slow changes, while students and young men chase fads, debating brim width, hat tropes, and trouser styles to impress girlfriends.
September heralds a brighter autumn and kinder season
Observers note autumn’s improving appeal as September nears. They compare it favorably with spring and hope the new season brings steady charm, outdoor allure, and cozy home comforts, extending toward Christmas.
Labor Day Reflections on Worker Freedom and Duty
The piece lauds labor and contrasts American workers with those abroad. It argues Labor Day should be a day of thanksgiving despite hardships, noting Americans enjoy freedoms and a rare wage earner liberty. It emphasizes taking a holiday to celebrate as one chooses.
Germany must guarantee safe conduct for children evacuation plan
An editorial questions whether Germany can or will guarantee safe conduct for ships carrying British children from war zones. It compares safe conduct to a pledge not to attack, notes DNB and US Congress language, and suggests routes avoiding mined areas may allow evacuations if belligerents cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
DNB
Congress
American Legion
England
Roosevelt lists exception in South American mission
The Petersburg Progress-Index notes President Roosevelt’s acceptance speech saying all but one agreed to assist the defense program. The exception, Roy Howard, editor of the New York World Telegram, sought to explain his 40 year South America absence in a letter. The piece argues for checking qualifications before accepting important national tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Roosevelt
Roy Howard
New York World-Telegram
Scripps-Howard
Scripps-Howard Organization
Howard
South America
Virginia Woolen Softball Wins City Championship Series
The Virginia Woolen softball team defeats the Junior Board team in the second game of a city championship series. C. L. Wright of Middletown is elected president of the Tri County Association of Odd Fellows. A peace offer and early diplomacy mark a tentative step toward preventing another European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Berlin
Europe
C. L. Wright
Middletown
Tri-County Association of Odd Fellows
Congress adjourns after filibuster over budget cuts
The 74th Congress ends amid turmoil as Roosevelt seeks funds to replace budget cuts after a 1-2 hour filibuster led by Senator Long. City authorities seek 17000 dollars in federal aid for storm sewer construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Roosevelt
Senator Long
Lee Braithwaite
Winchester Fair opens 61st annual exhibition with big entries
Ten years ago the Winchester Fair began its 61st annual exhibition drawing large entry lists. Fred J. Thomas becomes manager of the local theatres, succeeding John L. Miller. Police court records show ten convictions yielding 648 dollars in fines for offenses from drunken driving to illegal possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fred J. Thomas
John L. Miller
Haldeman Nominated for State Senate by Local Republicans
Miss Frances Page Nelson Page and Sandy Baker reach finals of the Western Maryland tennis tournament at Cumberland. Mrs. Pershing wife of Brig. Gen. John Pershing and their three children perish in a San Francisco house fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haldeman
State Senate
Frances Page
Nelson Page
Sandy Baker
Maryland
Cumberland
Pershing
John Pershing
San Francisco
Forty Years Ago In The Star Archive
A fragment notes the absence of a Star newspaper copy for a specific date, indicating a missing archival issue and uncertainty about the original publication.
How Much Eye Harm From Reading on Trains and Movies
Dr. Logan Clendening answers questions on reading in flickering light and in dim conditions. He says no permanent eye damage from trains, planes, or movies, though headaches and fatigue can occur especially for near sighted or unbalanced eyes. Modern movies are least straining due to steady light and talkies, with minimal flicker.
Answers to Questions A Reader Can Get
A collection of Q and A from The Winchester Evening Star Info Bureau lists facts on books read per year, static electricity chains on oil trucks, sun distance to Earth by date, U S and British government cost increases since the war, Freemason initials, painting needs for the U S Capitol, hog market peak price since 1930, the seventh column in the Senate, Martin Johnson air crash, color of baby golden eagles, presidential war declaration, amber bead luster restoration, and the North South American trade cartel, among other trivia and historical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banatree
H. A
Lundeen Ranaea
Senate
United States
America
Martin Johnson
The Star Quiz Answers on Page Two
A compact quiz item features ten questions about amendments geography astronomy medicine and history. It asks about the first ten amendments the Baltic peninsula the sun bronchoscope Babson artichokes Jerusalem Trinidad Battle Month and Caesar quote not yet answered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Roger Ward Babson
Trinidad
United States
Language Lesson on Avoiding Phrase Fragments
A short note advises avoiding awkward splits in phrases. It suggests using clear completed forms like I have finished playing instead of awkward continuations. The guidance aims to improve writing flow and readability.
Modern Webster Dictionary And Word Book Ad
An up to date dictionary of 20000 words with supplements, 382 pages, Bible paper, imitation leather, home office or school use. Order now for twenty five cents postpaid with coupon. Information Bureau Washington with director Frederick J. Haskin. Include 25 CENTS in coin. Name address and payment details requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star
Washington, D. C
Gun Cotton Tours a Luxurious Egyptian Ray-Bath Oasis
Scotland Yard agent Gun Cotton arrives in London with a mysterious packet for X and endures a heat drenched spa sequence. He endures sweating rooms, needle baths, and a sunlit beach pool as he suspects the facility is a front while observing a tattooed stranger named Pullinger amid the crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun Cotton
Scotland Yard
London
Letchtner
Cotton
Pullinger
Mystery at the Sunshine pool deepens in Egyptian enclave
Gun observes Pullinger and a tattoo illusion while an aloof Egyptian attendant casts a wary gaze. The scene at the Sunshine pool hints at danger as guards, uniforms, and coded markings raise suspicions about hidden identities and impending encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun
Sunshine Pool
Pullinger
Effendi
Monseer
Emil
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I. F. Byrd, JR
By Logan Clendening, M. D
Clendening
J. C
Logan Clendening
Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Bey
Great Britain
A. L
Freemasonry
United States Capitol
O. Q
J. Jooes A
Chicago
A. the Explorer
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Burbank
California
North
Americas
U. S. Air Services
Charles Edwards Taylor
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Mr. Taylor
Edison Institute
Dearborn
Michigan
Wright
Athenia
Glasgow
Liverpool
Montreal
Ireland
Star Mall
Washington, D. ‘c
Scott
R. J. Scott
Sage
Air Service Insignia OF
Finland
Wack Farnsworth
Clay Cross
Derbyshire
Eng
Walis
Central Press Association
Rupert Grayson
Gan
Gud
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