Winchester Evening Star Classified Advertising Note
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising rates and policies including 2 cents per word for classified ads with a 25 cent minimum and 45 cents per inch for display ads. It notes deadlines and CPI assistance and lists associated press rights and office locations.
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SSE
Associated Press
DeLisser-Boyd, Inc
New York
Richmond
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Rochester
Atpenta
San Francisco
Better Things Come To Him Who Is Faithful In Small Things
A brief devotional message cites Luke 16 10 and emphasizes steady faithfulness in simple duties leading to larger rewards. It quotes a biblical verse about the progression from blade to full grain.
Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus Editorial
An enduring Sun editorial by Frank P. Church asserts Santa Claus exists with a defense of faith over skepticism. It notes the child Virginia O’Hanlon and argues belief fuels love devotion poetry and joy, comparing unseen wonders to fairies and urging trust in faith lasting beyond time.
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Virginia
Santa Claus
Frank P. Church
The
New York Sun
Agio
of the Sun
Papa
Reprinted Editorials Question Bridges in U S Policy
The Danville Register argues that Harry Bridges and other foreign figures pose a disturbance to U S policy. It asserts Bridges claims no rightful stake and calls for removal without protracted political turmoil involving cabinet members and Congress. The piece also references Karl Scheuring, an 18 year old German, in the ongoing discussion.
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Danville Register
Harry Bridges
Pacific
Longshoremen's Union
C. S O
United States
Bridges
Congress of the United Was
Karl Scheuring
Denver University
Germany
Bridges Charged as Communist by Hoover Reports
The piece discusses a German-born student Bridges facing deportation from the United States while a separate German student had visa issues resolved. It notes J Edgar Hoover labeled Bridges a Communist based on a 2 500 page FBI report and questions the Justice Department's handling and public reaction.
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Bridges
Madam Perkins
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
Washington
Jackson
Hoover
Justice Department
Nobel Peace Prize Should Go To Hitler Says NYT Oslo
A New York Times dispatch argues the Nobel Peace Prize should be awarded to Adolf Hitler, citing his promotion of unity among free nations and efforts toward a world peace congress. It notes the prize may be blocked by Nazi influence and the Norwegian Parliament.
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New York Times
Oslo
Berlin
Alfred Nobel
France
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Earth
Adolf Hitler
Appeasing the New Order Prompts German Resilience
A Berlin newspaper urges occupied territories to accept the postwar regime and find tolerance in the new European order. It frames submission as positive, praising the perceived benevolence of the conqueror while discouraging mourning and resistance.
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The
New Yorker
Berlin
Hitler
Fire damages brick residence in Wyatt Richards case
Brick residence of Wyatt Richards burns to the ground as firemen fail to control the blaze from water shortage. Clarke county authorities offer no clues in a wheat theft worth 160 dollars from Bob Vorous' granary.
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Wyatt Richards
Clarke County
Bob Vorous
Couple Married in Gore Va and Park Land Transfer Tangle
Miss Lela Smith and Mr. German Relford wed by Rev. E T Clark. Efforts start to form a Parente Teacher league at Gore Virginia. Five squatters resisting relocation hinder transfer of 190000 acres of Shenandoah National Park land from Virginia to the federal government.
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Lela Smith
German Relford
E. T. Clrak
Parente Teacher League
Gore
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
William Richards Named to Lead Local Shriners
William Richards takes the helm of the local Shriners organization as part of a wave of leadership changes. President Hoover faces a snag in Congress on the 116 million dollar public works program while S. V. A. students depart for Christmas holidays.
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William Richards
Shriners Organization
Hoover
Congress S. V. A
Notable county resident Julian W. Baker dies at home
Julian W. Baker, a prominent county resident, dies of pneumonia at his Round Hill area home. Prof Earl Barn shocks listeners at Hand ley library with a lecture asserting British landlordism is little better than Prussian militarism. Leonard Clayton’s car overturns on Star Tannery road after a front tire blows.
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Julian W. Baker
Round Hill
Earl Barn
Handley Library
Leonard Clayton
Star Tannery Road
Snow and sleet affect Main Street shopping outlook
After heavy snow and sleet the scene on Main Street is difficult for traffic yet merchants report a strong Christmas shopping year overall. They anticipate worsening weather may curb activity going forward.
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Main Street
Clendening Health Notes on Glass Eyes and Tomatoes
Dr Clendening explains how to prevent frost damage to glass eyes using borbene and distilled water. He also extols tomatoes as a vitamin rich food with high C content, riboflavin, and versatile uses. The column answers skin spider marks treatment and lists iron rich vegetables. notices pamphlets offered for 10 cents each.
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Clendening
Logan Clendening
Answers to Questions From The Winchester Evening Star
Reader information service lists concise answers to common facts. Topics include largest bell, water in western states, theatre paper, submarine fiction, government land, St John the Divine, sun and moon light, Christmas towns, widow announcements, Holland Tunnel length, Mickey Finn, fox hunting history, Civil War pensions, palmyra uses, winter begin date, Taiwan, book preservation temps, largest fish market, Booth death, Gunpowder Plot, German Bund stance, and more with brief historical details.
The Star Quiz: Seven Questions from Page 2 Answers
The quiz asks about turpentine sources eggs spoilage washing U S military awards Vermont Green Mountain State federal agency initials PF HA quicksilver actual name of Lewis Carroll and the date Congress meets to count electoral votes.
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U. S
Green Mountain
Iniiall PF
H. A
Congress
Lewis Caroll
Common Error in Verb Tense Consistency
Guidance on choosing correct verb forms to maintain tense harmony. The rule favors consistent past or present perfect usage and avoids mismatched auxiliaries across linked clauses.
Murder Makes A Herqs By Elliott Fillion
A patriarchal household in Purple Beeches unravels as Cary Essex and grandson Mark uncover an aunt Althea’s scheme to burn papers. Captain Essex confronts her with a firm warning while Nancy and Beulah aid and witness the tense family drama. The scene ends with the captain praising Nancy as the fire dies and the mystery deepens ahead of the continuation.
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Captain Cary Essex
Young Cary
Nancy Deane
Horace Rand
Captain Essex
Althea
Cary
Mark
Janet
Kaye
Miss Althea
Althea Essex
Twen
Ash
Cary Mark
England
Suence
Janet Hetherly
Nancy
Beulah
Yale Party Observed 1300 Feet Beneath Greenwood Mine
In Ishpeming Michigan seven years after a prank a Yale Party is held 1300 feet underground in the Greenwood mine of Inland Steel. Miners and guests gather around a bright Christmas tree at 6 a.m. for a half hour of gift exchange and light conversation before resuming duties in the pit.
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Ishpeming
Mich
Greenwood
Inland Steel Company
Yale
Handel's Messiah A History
The Messiah is the most popular oratorio ever written. It premiered April 12 1742 in Dublin. The Hallelujah Chorus marks the triumphal climax. Supposedly after hearing the work the composer cried I did think I saw God himself.
Fire call ends with toy donation at Amarillo home
An Amarillo boy delivered a note to his teacher asking the fire department to visit his house. Firefighters arrived and found a blazing blaze stopped at the front door. The resident offered a sack of toys for repair for the poor children. The note mentions Taj Mahal meaning crown of Mahal.
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Amarillo
Tex
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