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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1939
Page
4
Answers cover naval vessel type for the Gipsy, last Sunday in Lent, Tennessee state bird, Davey O Brien team, June name origin, George Washington middle name, citizenship by marriage rules, Pershing's retired rank, Gestapo chief, and Falster island location.
A religious note quotes Matthew 16 24 urging self denial and cross bearing to follow Jesus, reflecting a sermon tone. The fragment emphasizes sacrifice as a path to spiritual gain and commitment.
The death of Douglas Fairbanks marks the loss of a 1920s icon. He began with D W Griffith in 1914 and rose to fame at Famous Players and United Artists. His memorable roles spanned The Three Musketeers Robin Hood Zorro and The Thief of Bagdad. His final screen work included The Private Life of Don Juan.
A study of institutional care shows direct annual public costs in Virginia for syphilis related mental illness exceed $160,000 and $22,000 for blindness. The article argues early treatment and compulsory engagement could reduce costs and human misery from neglected cases.
The article notes Thomas E Dewey's campaign launch and compares polls from the past and present. It discusses how publicity can sway poll results and suggests Dewey may rank higher now than four months ago, with a Gallup poll listing Dewey at 39 percent and Vandenberg as a contender.
A 1935 Gallup poll shows Republican support patterns for 1936 with Landon leading nationwide and in most regions, Borah ahead in the West and New England, and Knox chosen as vice president on the first ballot of the 1936 Republican convention.
The Finnish Parliament seeks international aid to defend democratic regime and homes as Russia’s rapid assault, modeled on blitzkrieg, fails to take key cities after twelve days. Finland’s valor, Arctic weather, and prepared defense keep its army intact while Russia suffers heavy losses and eroded prestige.
Warwick county supervisors voted a 250 dollar daily license tax on carnivals moving through the area. Mayor James and Sheriff Curtis urged the higher fee to cover county work and late night disturbances. Newport News charges 200 dollars daily. Elizabeth City county 500 weekly. The tax could reduce carnival traffic and county revenue.
Twenty-one marriage licenses issued in a single day mark an all time city and county record. Thomas J. Starrett, 26, is appointed to the police force by Chief Clayton Hollis. The Mills Brothers, famed colored film and radio stars, perform at a local theatre stage.
The city council votes 1500 to install traffic signals at hazardous intersections. Mrs. Peyton Marshall chairs reservations for the Junior Auxiliary hospital New Year’s Eve ball.
Ten years ago increased wealth and business growth boosted state revenues by five million dollars to over 42,299,000 this year. A game-bird sanctuary spanning more than 5,000 acres on Apple Pie Ridge in West Virginia is proposed by the Game and Fish Society of Berkeley. Ryland Conner and Joe Miller are ill at home with tularemia.
Charlie Bender of the Philadelphia Athletics is expected to join either Brooklyn or Baltimore this season. In other news Mrs. H. A. Rogers is named postmistress at Bunker Hill West Virginia. A German submarine was sunk during an attack on Dover and the remaining boats were chased by British destroyers. German forces pressed at Ypres and one German cruiser evaded British patrols in South American waters.
Forty years ago D B Dinges M J Hardesty and R L Omps were named county assessors for 1900 Chief Fire Warden J W Sibert attends his first fire as warden at Shenandoah Valley Bank outbuildings blaze Miller Supply Company and Henry Batejer and Company place large front page ads in special eight column editions of The Star
In a nostalgic portrait from Winchester Virginia the piece recalls Doctor Love a beloved general practitioner of days past. It highlights his rugged healing touch his bold courage his horsebound journeys through mire and snow to treat the sick and bring hope and joy. No night too dark for his care.
A compilation of reader questions and official answers across topics. It covers film history with 1897 Corbett-Fitzsimmons footage, colts teeth development, skeet shooting origin, TV makeup changes around 1930, Wisconsin milk production in 1938, typewriter ribbon material, emerald as the most expensive gem, aliens admitted in 1938, Garfield’s deathbed letter, corn used for animal feed, auto mobile song collections at the National Museum, and shelterbelt tree planting figures.
After the ceremony reception, Fabienne and Bill face an uneasy future as Carriages of guests depart. Ellen and Nicky flirt while Fabienne weighs her feelings and family expectations. A dinner invitation looms as the group shifts toward a nightclub outing.
William C. Martin Jr. estimates total World War expenditure at 331.6 billion dollars. He argues that if devoted to welfare rather than destruction, this amount could have funded houses, furniture, libraries, universities, and large-scale public services across major nations, underscoring war’s economic folly.
The Younger Pitt, a formidable English statesman and parliament member from his early twenties, challenged government strains and finance knowledge. He impressed, angered Sir Robert Walpole, and answered with wit about youth versus folly.
A guidance note highlights a common error in English usage where writers imitate a comparative form. It cautions against inserting extra words and explains the correct structure for phrases like as large as this one and not larger.
Dr Logan Clendening discusses a three year old girl with rhythmic rocking and head banging at bedtime. He notes it is a nervous habit, not a disease, and that as it grows it becomes harder to stop. Management includes gentle restraint, bedtime sedatives, or education to reason the child away from the habit.
A Philadelphia professor, Laird, tested sweet salt tart tastes with subjects blindfolded and found no change in taste from dentures. Participants could distinguish juices like orange pineapple and grapefruit even with dentures. Age-related numbness may explain belief that dentures affect taste.
Eye tests long ago led to glasses that do not guarantee perfect vision. Properly fitted glasses reduce astigmatism but may not provide sharp clarity. If six months pass without full correction, further investigation is advised.
Question and answer discuss whether a single food boosts milk. advised is a balanced diet for calcium and fat. Recommend cow’s milk, eggs, vegetables, fruits, meat, bread and butter. Editor notes available Dr Clendening pamphlets for 10 cents each.
A stray cat named Sammy in Omaha forges a milk chain. The milkman leaves a bottle daily at a bakery garage where the cat stays warm. A cashier sends a monthly bill to New York and the dairy issues a cream bottle for Christmas.
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