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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1939
Page
4
A list of general knowledge questions including island Lu zon, presidential power over pets, hygrometer, pronunciation of adamant, PGA president, Cornell University, ancient ships with hot sails and oars, gallons to gills, Baton Rouge state, and definition of half castes.
The notice details advertising rates per word head and display rates with a 25 cent minimum. It specifies a 9 PM deadline the day before for display advertising with a border around and lists national reps in New York Detroit San Francisco Boston and other cities. Transient rate is 45 cents per inch and con rates require application.
A reflective remark echoes the biblical call to value the soul over worldly gains. It echoes Matthew 16 26 about what a man profits if he gains the world but forfeits his soul.
Dr. Morris Fishbein notes that syphilis heavily affects youths with 3 percent of cases before age 15, 24 percent between 15 and 20, and 51 percent between 20 and 30. He cites over a million American women of childbearing age infected, 60,000 syphilitic births yearly, and warns infantile syphilis kills or harms more than infantile paralysis. Modern prenatal treatment can prevent these outcomes.
A thirteen year old British boy conceives a new aerial bomb now under favorable review by the ministry of supply. While peers play cricket and rugby this boy pursues weapon design, reflecting totalitarian war's pervasive reach and the tragic pull toward militarism in self defense.
The Mexican Supreme Court rules that stealing American oil wells is legal under the constitution. It says companies may seek compensation for invested capital but not for cancellation of concessions, and payment may be deferred up to ten years.
The Virginia Gazette recalls the 1933 FTC action against Goodyear over a Sears tire contract. The long Clayton Act dispute involved hearings in eight cities, 211 witnesses, 10 000 pages of testimony, and 22 869 exhibits. The Supreme Court ultimately dismissed the case after years of court battles, noting no recovery and taxpayer cost.
A contemporary essay debates whether Soviet pressure on Romania signals confidence or propaganda error after the Soviet invasion of Finland. It questions Stalin’s beliefs about Germany, wartime alliances, and potential Western unity against Russia amid broad European dictatorship.
The Lafayette Indiana police announce no overtime parking tickets until after Christmas to aid shoppers. Some drivers praise the pause while others grumble, noting parking limits exist to share spaces among motorists and prevent congestion.
The council sets a 1.25 tax rate for the 1939 fiscal year with a total spending plan of 296000 dollars. More than 1200 children attended the Capitol Theatre for the Fellowship Show. Lori Dunlap wins the Junior Board trophy for Handley’s top gridder of the year and Willy Cather receives the Martinsburg game ball.
Five years ago more than 250 members attended the Virginia State Horticulture Society annual convention opening address. Rolfe Derflinger named toastmaster for Middletown and Stephens City FFA father son banquet. Council approves 1935 fiscal year expenditures of 242300 and tax rate of 1.35.
Ten years ago all units of the Virginia National Guard were invited to attend the inauguration of Governor John G. Pollard. In Auburn New York the prison mutiny began with guns smuggled in from outside. Horace E McKinster dies suddenly in the city at age 45.
Dr. J Howard Gore lectures at Handley Library on Belgium and its people noting significance since the German invasion. South American waters see British naval victories clearing German war vessels. Valley Turnpike Co issued at Harrisonburg by the widow of James B Crowder, killed in a recent car wreck.
Prof. J H Gore delivers a forty year old address on U S and Germany arguing for improved relations. Daniel Russell of St Louis Mo reports purchasing the Winchester Gas and Electric Company. Market Square, once city land for a new city hall, is now prohibited as a hitching yard and will be fenced later.
Reader inquiries cover Navy ration costs, Virginia Dare, March of Dimes origin, albatross migration, rats in experiments, first Jewish Cabinet member Oscar Straus, Caspian Sea size, Hobson kissing craze, cardinal term, NYSE listing, Firth of Forth painters, and chain store origins with A&P Tea Company noted.
Planning a Christmas party uses a 43 page booklet with tree trimming decor gift ideas and entertaining tips for holidays and beyond. Children’s parties games feature. order for ten cents postpaid from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington DC.
In a New York City wedding scene Ellen Chapman and Bill Mallory navigate social pressures and romantic tension. Fabienne sobs after the ceremony while Nicky Bartlett shows polite interest as Fabienne faces an emotionally charged family dinner with Dr. Mallory amid luxury and gossip.
Discussion focuses on avoiding praise like a virtuoso and using concise phrasing. Critics urge precise wording and avoidance of embellishment when describing violin performance.
Dr Clendening notes that a balanced bath technique prevents overheated rooms and post bath chills. He advises letting cold water fill to level, then mixing in hot water with hands until about 90 to 95 degrees, avoiding excess humidity and feeling cooler after exiting.
Efficient lighting depends on time contrast and print size but the key factor is total illumination. Outdoor daylight provides 1500 to 2500 foot candles, shade about 500, summer sun is too bright for reading, and letter sorting needs eight to ten foot candles for max speed. Notes cover paper brightness ink contrast and costs, with typical home lighting about seven cents daily versus candles being far more expensive.
Question and answer on digestion times for mixed meals water and nutrients with specifics. Salt not excluded from tuberculosis diet. Potato juice noted as a preventive of scurvy. Editor lists seven Dr Clendening pamphlets available for 10 cents each via self addressed envelope.
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