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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1940
Page
4
The notice lists mailing status for Winchester Virginia, rates for advertising including 2 cents per word, minimum 25 cents, and 9 PM deadline for display ads. It notes AP reprint rights and December 16, 1949 as the date.
A compact note reflects on learning from errors across life. It echoes a biblical verse encouraging steady growth and humility in every situation.
For ten years the Fellowship Club serves the less fortunate with coordinated charity. It compiles a master list to avoid overlap, aids 1573 individuals last year with food and toys, and relies on volunteers and donated services. Citizens are urged to support and participate.
Thirty two sports experts nationwide named Alice Marble the No 1 woman athlete for the second straight year after her Wimbledon and US Nationals tennis wins and a landslide voting margin. She edged champions from golf swimming and diving in a clean sweep.
Kenesaw Mountain Landis remains in control of major leagues after reelection at a Chicago meeting. He will lead until 1946 with a salary of 65000 dollars annually. The article notes baseball's growth, efforts to curb scandals, and public faith in the game under his stewardship.
Health authorities in several states prepare for a possible influenza outbreak while noting the disease this year tends mild. Advances in pneumonia treatment lessen potential fatalities if a WWI level epidemic returns. Officials urge bed rest and isolation for severe colds and fatigue to prevent spread.
The Richmond News Leader notes a census forecast moving ten House seats from Midwest and Industrial East to Southern and Far Western states. California gains two seats. Arizona Florida New Mexico North Carolina Oregon and Tennessee gain one each. Virginia’s delegation shrinks to nine as younger Southern states grow.
Mrs. Liewlyn Bull who died recently leaves more than $13,500 to Winchester Hospital by life insurance policy. Finns seek suspension of hostilities with Russians but vow to fight to the finish if Soviets advance. Louise and Eva Perry honored at Mt. Williams party by Mr. and Mrs. John Perry.
In the north the Ethiopian army holds positions while Italian forces advance decisively in the south. Winchester residents debate shifting from city manager government after two decades. Hope remains for federal funds to build a larger landing field.
George W. Kremer collapses and dies while entering his home on Kent Street. Mrs. Henry W McVicar plans a winter residence move to Rockport Texas. Earl Greasy Neale of Clarksburg, a baseball coach, is appointed football coach at West Virginia University.
A Belgian relief ship is sunk by a German submarine in mid Atlantic waters. Hans Schliesting, a German orchard worker, leaves Apple Pie ridge to return to his homeland where he will be married. The U S Department of Agriculture reports 1915 as a banner crop year with over five and a half million dollars of value.
Forty years ago the fence around the market square where the new city hall rises was removed as the building neared completion. Dan Russell, formerly of St. Louis, is again reported interested in purchasing the Gas Company. Professor Gore discusses the United States stance toward Germany and the Allies.
The article explains chest X rays for draftees to detect tuberculosis, arguing plates cost about 10 cents and improve accuracy over stethoscope or fluoroscope. It cites past wartime costs from TB treatment and outlines the value of screening, plus related Q A about vaccines and Dr Clendening’s pamphlets offered by the newspaper.
A Q A list covers topics from immigration quota 1924 to mistletoe use in Christmas, Galilee origin, St Simeon a pillar, calories of activities, Franklin editions, Marco Bozzaris poet, Salary Grab Act 1873, English early New England wedding, 1939 Chile quake death toll, humors theory. Names include Thomas E Walters Fitz-Greene Halleck Winslow Franklin Druids.
The 1941 Budget Booklet offers a ruled monthly accounting page and practical guidance for budget making. It includes typical budgets, thrift tips, insurance guidance, and is printed on durable paper for pencil or ink. Enclose ten cents to receive the 32 page booklet via mail to Washington, D. C.
The item lists seven questions covering subjects from days of the week in order to the presidential travel allowance and a range of general knowledge. It mentions a page number for answers and includes questions about a naval duel and famous authors.
The note urges replacing passive phrasing with concise active form. It emphasizes clarity by converting phrases like we passed over the road quickly to we soon reached the camp.
Naicy Deane enters Captain Cary Essex II's home as secretary to his grandson. Family rows erupt over a planned Essex biography as Miss Althea rails at the project, the captain wages quiet control, and Cary defends family pride while welcoming Deane into luxury and danger alike.
Col. William J Wild Bill Donovan former Assistant Attorney General sails from Bermuda to Lisbon Portugal by clipper on an unexplained mission to Europe. Donovan commanded the Fighting Sixty-Ninth in World War I arriving in Bermuda a week earlier traveling under the name Donald.
In Portland Oregon on December 16 the Rt Rev Benjamin Dagwell Episcopal bishop of Oregon accepted a telephone invite to a speaking engagement. A second call followed with the caller apologizing for omitting Mrs Dagwell. The bishop quipped that there is no Mrs Dagwell.
Rome dispatch reports an authoritative source confirming Bruno Mussolini son of the Duce is safe and on duty at an air base in southern Italy. No Greek or Albanian combat injury.
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