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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1939

Page

4

National Advertising Representatives Listed in Major Cities

A terse notice lists Tenney weedward and Conklin Inc as national advertising representatives in New York Detroit San Francisco Chicago Boston and Los Angeles with affiliates in additional cities. The excerpt also contains a Biblical admonition about harming children from Matthew 18 6.

Tenneyweedward and Conklin, Inc New York Detroit City San Francisco Chicago Boston At- 4 Los Angeles

Birth of Christ in Bethlehem and visit of the Magi

A biblical recount of Caesar Augustus declaring a tax, Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, Jesus’ birth in a manger, shepherds’ and angels’ annunciation, the visit of the wise men, Herod’s plot, and the flight to Egypt with the holy family. The passage ends with Jesus promising eternal life to believers.

Caesar Augustus Joseph Galilee Nazareth Judea David Bethlehem Christ the Lord Mary God Jesus Jud Herod Jerusalem Christ Walleen Senula Egypt

Christ’s Words on Faith and Eternal Life

A compilation of gospel verses affirms belief in Jesus as the path to eternal life, forgiveness of sins, and assurance of residence in God’s house, with a command to spread discipleship to all nations and steadfast presence to end of the world.

Barksdale Seen Named for Western Virginia Federal Judgeship

The Lynchburg News editorial praises Alfred D. Barksdale for a likely appointment to the United States District Court for western Virginia to fill the vacancy created by Armitstead Dobie’s elevation to the Court of Appeals. It notes Barksdale’s Virginia bar prominence and brief initial judgeship, cites bar support, and calls the appointment a creditable new record.

Lynchburg Alfred D. Barksdale United States District Court For Western Virginia Armistead Dobie United States Court of Appeals Virginia Barksdale Virginia Bar Western Virginia District Court Dobie Charlottesville Roosevelt

Major Kizer Retires After Pivotal Industrial Commission Work

Major Charles G. Kizer retires after twenty one years on Virginia's Industrial Commission where he helped shape workmen's compensation from reform to accepted protection. He served as a Labor representative handling over 300,000 claims with fairness earning broad respect.

Norfolk Charles G. Kizer Viree Tate Industrial Industrial Commission Virginia Major Kizer Commission

United States Rejects Apology Request Over Ickes Speech

At a Virginia Associated Woman's Clubs meeting, unlicensed billboard signs in the state will be removed. Harry L. Hopkins named to succeed Daniel C. Roper as Secretary of Commerce.

United States Ickes Associated Woman's Clubs of Virginia Harry L. Hopkins Daniel C. Roper Commerce

Drunkard cast member to perform holiday show at Green Gables

J P Hayley of The Drunkard cast will headline a Little Theatre holiday performance at Green Gables. The play was written about 90 years ago.

J.P. Hayley Little Theatre Green Gables Joe DiMaggio San Francisco New York Yankees A. J. Tavenner

Rotary Club Luncheon Hosts County Farmers

Over 70 farmers attend a Rotary Club luncheon and meeting in county, while Century Club continues its study program on African life and customs. Mrs. Julian A. Manuel, 102, dies at her home, marking a notable local obituary.

Rotary Club Century Club Julian A. Manuel

Belgium starving aid and pro war pledge in parliament

Twenty five years ago Americans urged continued aid for starving Belgians after a German occupation. Premier Viviani of France vowed to wage war as long as needed. The House debated a dry versus wet amendment to ban hard liquor manufacture and sale. A comic note advised against giving a trombone as a Christmas gift.

Viviana France House of Representatives

Local Photographer Struck Down by Illness Forty Years On

Forty years ago John H. Browd, a local photographer, is laid up with illness and unable to continue his work. Firecrackers set off under the horse of John Snapp cause the animal to bolt, throwing Mr. Snapp from his buggy and injuring him.

John H. Browd John Snapp Mr. Snapp

The Gift of Hope For Human Society

A Christmas message from Kenneth H. Hooley of Catlett Virginia urges readers to embrace human democracy and act to shape a glorious heritage for future generations through honor and the gift of self. It reflects on modern crises and the world’s longing for sincere peace and love.

Kenneth H. Hooley Catlett

Answers to questions by Frederic J Haskin

A compilation of Q and A items from Frederic J. Haskin detailing facts and trivia. It covers literacy gains in CCC enrollees, locations of large fish markets, mortality rates in the US, bread yield per barrel, presidential middle names, musk value, the New York State Fair date for 1940, Richard Halliburton’s estate, electrical terms named for scientists, the term humoresque in music, and the origin of eat humble pie.

Park Plaza Private Hospital Opens Doors To Charity Patients

Fabienne and Bill Mallory arrive at the Park Plaza modeled private hospital run by Dr Chandler and his wife Isobel. Fabienne meets Isobel and learns she will tutor children and entertain patients while Bill oversees operations. The first ward visit reveals charity cases and private rooms, with a hint of a forthcoming medical drama.

Park Plaza Fabienne East End Avenue Bill Isobel Chandler Dr. Mallory Mrs. Chandler Chandler Dr. Chandler

Langsdorff's scrupulous captaincy amid Graf Spee fate

Captain Langsdorff opposed Hitler's order to scuttle Graf Spee. He chose death by his own hand in Buenos Aires, seen as evidence of his high mindedness. British merchant seamen who were his captors praised him as an officer and a man.

Langsdorff Richmond Times-Dispatch Adolph Hitler Graf Spee Buenos Aires

Seven Quiz Questions and Page 2 Answers

The Daily Quiz lists seven questions asking country of Mackenzie River, meaning of cryptography, the latest discovered planet, Air Force commander in France, animals living on land and water, child parent relationships, the strait between Sicily and Italy, naturalization of Japanese in the U.S., South Carolina as an original state, and the Central American republic between Nicaragua and Panama.

Mackenzie River France Sicily Italy United States South Carolina Republic of Central America Nicaragua Panama

Today’s Common Error About Allowed Days

An instructional note contrasts phrasing about permission to go on certain days. It urges using direct affirmatives like are allowed to go and avoids awkward negation. The guidance emphasizes clarity and correct grammar in everyday expressions.

Milk and Egg Free Diets Challenge Food Allergies

Dietary experts discuss milk egg and wheat allergies causing asthma hives and diarrhea. Substitutes include soybean milk goat milk evaporated milk and wheat free desserts like Cinnamon Toast Rye Rice Bread and Candied Apple Betty with vegetable shortening.

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Raymond Tharpe Recovering After Crash Injuries

Raymond Tharpe, injured in a collision involving a truck owned by J. H. Huff, was reported to be improving today. He was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital after the accident and is listed in stable condition.

Raymond Tharpe Winchester Memorial Hospital J. H. Huff Tharpe

Congressman Dies in Washington at 71

John A. Martin, 71, Democratic Representative from Colorado since 1933, died in Washington today after a week long illness.

Washington John A. Martin Colorado

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