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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
4
Steering Wheel Quirks and Borrowed Cars Speed Study
Yale University analyzed driving habits of 700 motorists to see how borrowed cars affect speed. Results show owners average 53.9 mph, sons 44 mph, other relatives 42.5 mph, friends 45.6 mph, with faster speeds among younger drivers and slower with older cars. Data collected covertly to study accident implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale University
Servey
Kalamazoo Opens Shopper Only Parking Area in Business District
City officials and merchants in Kalamazoo Michigan plan a new shopper only parking lot in the heart of the business district. The lot serves 400 plus cars, is free for two hours, then 10 cents for the third hour and five cents each additional hour with no charge after 6 pm. Costs will be paid by special assessments on district properties. The project followed a three day study showing downtown parking discouraged shopping and reducing property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
International City Manager's Association
Lease Upgrade Funds Parking Lot Special Assessment
A mobile repair shop was leased for two years at $3,000 more than the owner’s income in the prior two years, enough to cover the full special assessment for the parking lot. The association noted that 33 cities with populations of 100,000 or less have provided municipal off-street parking facilities.
Reprinted Editorials on Tobacco Road Run
The Lynchburg News and Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch clash over why Tobacco Road ran long in New York. The Ledger-Dispatch claims dirtiness and profanity sustain the show, predicting a flop once censored for film. The News remains skeptical, awaiting vindication or refutation of the Ledger-Dispatch judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Tobacco Road
New York
Abie
Broadway
Ledger- Dispatch
Ledger-Dispatch
Regulation of calls sparks debate at Virginia Horticulture meeting
Regulation of calls draws heated debate at the annual Virginia Horticulture Society gathering in Sarah Zane hall. Peyton Marshal is elected to the board. City council bars reporters during an executive session where the tentative 1939 budget is discussed. C L Williams receives a surprise party at his Kernstown home from his wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Horticulture Society
Sarah Zane Hall
Peyton Marshal
C.L. Williams
Kernstown
Winchester club to aid 500 children in Christmas drive
The Fellowship club reveals plans to benefit 500 Winchester and county children through its annual Christmas campaign. Arthur Field, chairman of the Better Housing campaign, predicts a business boom as a new building starts. half a million dollars may be spent. Miss Reba Rinker hosts a bridge party at her Stephens City home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Club
Winchester
County
Arthur Field
Better
Reba Rinker
Stephens City
Winchester Film Shot Here Completed Showing Soon
The local movie Winchester's hero filmed here over the past three or four days is completed and will be shown locally. A fire damaged the home of Mrs. M. S. Wisecarver on South Washington street. Mrs. Rosa Fries, a member of a prominent Winchester family, dies after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Western front clashes advance on German soil and staff office bombed
A Paris dispatch reports two main fighting zones on the Western front are now on German soil while Russian aircraft strike the Eastern front targeting the chief of staff headquarters. Kaiser consults with his generals as war actions intensify. Jacob S. Haldeman installs a mechanical milker for Holstein cattle in the county. A dance sponsored by The Star’s backers allegedly halted by a minister turned out to be held as planned with all enjoying the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Kaiser
Jacob S. Haldeman
Council panel fails to pick plan from 14 for city hall
The building committee led by J. E. Correll does not select any of the 14 submitted plans for the new city hall. Rev. Dr. Nelson P. Dame, rector of Christ Episcopal church, is called to serve at St. Stephen's Episcopal church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Correll
Nelson P. Dame
Christ Episcopal Church
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Harrisburg
Answers to Questions from Frederic J. Haskin
A reader questions bureau provides answers on varied topics from the world of science, history, and daily life. Notable entries include details on palindromes, the Bronx Zoo oldest animal, U. S. telephone counts, tuxedo etiquette, Verkhoyansk the Pole of Cold, and Abraham Lincoln's nomination news.
Map of the World World Atlas Offer
An advertisement for a five color world map atlas printed on durable paper 21 by 28 inches. It includes official statistics on areas populations religions commerce airline distances and World War data. Available through the Washington Information Bureau for 10 cents with a coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Washington Information Bureau
Entangled Riches and Promises At Willoughby House
SabiEnne Seymour remains rich and admired as Nicky Bart Mtt woos Fabienne Chapmann. The capable mistress Mallory and friend Asterday observe. Nicky asks Fabienne again to marry, but she refuses commitment and urges him to seek employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabienne Seymour
Nicky Bart
MTT
Fab
Illen Chapman
Willoughby House
Mallory
Asterday
Nicky
Fabienne
Fabienne Builds a Theater at Willoughby House
Fabienne fuels her dream as Willoughby House workmen reshape the old rooms into a theater. Letters from Miguel Latrobe and Andrew Hardy boost funding while Geoffrey Benson may direct. The project, a personal escape, gains momentum with Elfen’s support and Fabienne’s tireless planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby House
Fabienne
Miguel Latrobe
Miguel
Nicky
Andrew Hardy
Benson and Halloway
Geoffrey Benson
Geoffrey
Rose Riccio
Fabienne Seymour
Rose
Settlement House
Hayes
Cornells
Willoughby
Elfen
Bill
Ellen
Hamlet and the Great Dane Upstages a Painter's Love
Fabienne Seymor works on a theater project while Bill Mallory, the physician, warns her about overwork and illness. Ken Heminway charms her, but Fabienne defies limits until a fever brings Bill back as Fabienne collapses and forgets him. The scene ends with Fabienne not recognizing Bill on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Ken
Paul
Seymour
Fabienne
Mr. Heminway
Mallory
Fab
Miss Seymour
Ae Eflen
Dr. Rooms
Daily Quiz Questions From The Page Two
The item lists a seven question quiz with items about continents seashell study terms weighing at different Earth points poker hands and world capitals. It appears as a period newspaper feature prompting readers to turn to page two for answers and includes several questions about geography politics and language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N River
Eleanor Holm
Nye Eeek
San Francisco
Sucre
Bolivia
Today’s Common Error Cited In Language Usage Guide
A language guide labels a frequent mistake as common error and urges speakers to reproduce the intended meaning verbatim. It contrasts typical misstatements with the proper form I intended to answer and emphasizes clarity in reported intent.
Curbing Invasion of Preventable Silicosis And Buritis Details
Dr Logan Clendening warns of silicosis from silica dust in industry and stresses prevention with exhaust fans and helmets. The note covers burisitis causes, common sites and sports related irritation, plus treatment basics and consumer pamphlets available at 10 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genee
Examinations Open for U S Civil Service Jobs
The United States Civil Service Commission lists competitive exams for several positions. Applications must be filed in Washington DC by January 2, 1940. Posts include junior medical officer rotating internship and junior medical officer resident positions with annual salaries of $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Civil Gtn Commission
Commission
Washington, D C
St. ——— Hospital
Washington
Ipal
Movant
Navy
Herman
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