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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1940

Page

4

Classified notice fragments from Winchester daily post

The text shows newspaper masthead and advertising rate notes for The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia with billing terms and Associated Press credit. It includes editor details, non Sunday publication note, and display ad deadlines.

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Group and Individual Treatment in Juvenile Delinquency Response

The committee endorses group treatment via recreation as a definite tool for prevention and rehabilitation. Public and private recreation have expanded, with corrective leisure activities emphasized. Individual treatment gains attention as police courts and city and state agencies seek non arrest solutions. Among six program types, 56 cities use court probation cooperation, 40 rely on police departments alone, with reductions in delinquency from 5 to 65 percent.

Seed and the Soil by Dr. Clendening Examines Tuberculosis

Dr. Logan Clendening explains tuberculosis as a balance of host defenses and bacteria using parable imagery. He notes adults can catch TB and warns about virulent exposure, while outlining farm exposure differences and public health measures. He answers reader questions on coffee and lists his pamphlets for 10 cents each.

World of Science Clendening Logan Clendening

Paul Called Apostle Through Will of God

A religious reflection notes Paul as an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God. The excerpt cites Paul as chosen for high service and stresses obedience to divine calling.

God Paul Jesus Christ

Six Year Term Debate Spurs Senate Discussion

The article notes ongoing interest in presidential tenure amid the Roosevelt era. Senator Hatch supports a single six year term, while others warn unlimited tenure could be dangerous. A national debate on constitutional amendment is anticipated to crystallize public opinion.

Senate Roosevelt Hatch New Mexico Congress Thomas Jefferson

Britain Holds Dominant Sea Lanes Across Global Routes

A wartime observer praises Britain for its tight naval control and vast global network, noting German ships are blocked from ports and overseas trade is near zero. Submarines alone threaten Britain but cannot supply Germany, which loses sea privileges as if landlocked.

Britain Germany Norway Sweden Finland Faxitain Norwegian

Juvenile Programs Cut Delinquency in American Cities

A preliminary report by the International Association of Chiefs of Police shows juvenile delinquency and crime reduced up to 75 percent in cities where police departments courts and social agencies run correction and education programs. Of 189 cities, 150 report prevention efforts 6 are planning them and 38 have none.

Femen International Association of Chiefs of Police Juvenile Aid Bureau New York City

Napoleon and Hitler compared in 1940s editorial critique

The editorial recalls Napoleon’s divorce from Josephine and conquest era to contrast with Hitler. It argues Napoleon unified law and order, while Hitler relies on disdainful rule and hatred. It questions French reception of Hitler’s return and predicts bitter laughter instead of peace.

New York Times Napoleon Bonaparte Josephine Martinique Marie Louise Austria Vienna Duroc Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles Rome Reichstadt Napoleon II Napoleon I Moscow Waterloo St. Helena France Germany Church of the Capucines the Invalides Herr Hitler Napoleon Europe England Hitler Vienna Dispatch

McIntyre and Rowe Named to All CVAL Team

Handley stars Bill McIntyre and Carroll Rowe earn All CVAL honors. The Star features a front page photo of the Castleman's Ferry bridge opening in spring. Winchester and Frederick County record 3859 marriage licenses in 1939, expected to reach 4000 by year end.

Bill McIntyre Carroll Rowe Handley The Star Castleman's Ferry Winchester Frederick County

Britain pushes League pledge for armed forces five years ago

Five years ago Britain led moves for each League of Nations member to pledge units to defend the league covenant. U S Senator William E Borah Idaho Republican announced his candidacy for the G O P presidential nomination. Mr and Mrs Thomas E Mauch Stephens City welcomed a son born December 5.

Britain League of Nations League Covenant U. S William E. Borah Idaho R Thomas E. Mauch Stephens City

Downtown shopper slips on ice injuring Miss Harris

Mrs. Clarence Whitacre elected president of the Mary Martha class at the Reformed Church. Hoover administration proposes rapid relief with 45 million dollars for drought victims and 116 million for public works.

Mary Harris Clarence Whitacre Mary Martha The Reformed Church Hoover

Death of Winchester Doctor in Staunton Hospital Faces City

Twenty five years ago Dr. William S. Swimley a leading Winchester physician dies at Kings Daughters hospital in Staunton. A barn and live stock on Mrs. Arthur Crisman farm near White Post are destroyed by a night fire. Invitations issued for the wedding of Rawson Prentiss Kay of Brookline Massachusetts and Alvin Voris Baird of Delaplane.

William S. Swimley Winchester Staunton Kings Daughters Hospital Arthur Crisman White Post Rawson Prentiss Kay Brookline Mass Alvin Voris Baird Delaplane

Palmer to move ice plant to Winchester from Ohio

Forty years ago E P Palmer planned to relocate a 21 ton ice manufacturing plant to Winchester from Ohio. In a separate incident Eva Buncutter and Ethel Lewis were thrown from their buggy when a man with a wheelbarrow frightened their horse on a sunny afternoon.

E. P. Palmer Winchester Ohio Eva Buncutter Ethel Lewis

Readers Quiz Answers From The Winchester Evening Star

The column presents brief questions and concise answers on topics from largest decorated trees to famous artworks, classical authors, maters of language, and notable historical figures. It cites Wilmington NCs 300 year old fire oak, Edgar Wallace as rapid writer, and Terence MacSwineys 74 day hunger strike among other curiosities.

United States Wilmington North Carolina

The Star Quiz Questions From Page 2

Seven questions ask about the census insects coastless states Zambezi continent jailed presidential candidate NLRB chairman U S P H Baby Stuart Christmas 1939 weekday and Texas settlement under which occupation or empire.

United States New England Zambezi River National Labor Relations Board Stuart Texas

Do Not Say I Never Remember Meeting Him Phrase

A guidance note advises replacing a denial with a precise phrasing. use I do not remember ever having met him to express uncertainty about prior acquaintance.

Murder Makes a Hero by Elliott Fillion

Nancy Deane moves into the free household of Cary Essex to become part of the Essex family saga. A tense reading of Cary’s genealogy stirs Aunt Althea’s resentment as Cary prepares to reveal family sea logs and hidden chest contents guarded by the captain, leading to a dramatic discovery.

Murder Elliott Fillion Wri Eles Central Press Association Nancy Deane Cary Essex Arena Nancy Althea Somev Cary

Measles Rise Reported in Virginia This Week

The Virginia State Department of Health reports measles increasing after months of quiescence with 126 cases last week versus 69 the prior week. Local outbreaks occurred in Norfolk Roanoke and Augusta County. Diphtheria 23 cases polio three and tularemia two were also noted along with typhoid counts similar to prior weeks.

Richmond State Department of Health Virginia Norfolk Roanoke Gusta County

War News Censorship and Convict Stripes History

Readers are cautioned that European war news is censored before reaching the United States. A quiz notes convicts wore stripes long before modern times, explaining striped material used in 17th century England suits for criminals.

the Star Europe United States England

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