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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star marks Christmas Eve 1940 with a Bible verse from Matthew 25 about readiness for opportunities. The page includes classified rates, display ad details, and subscription prices as part of the standard newspaper operations.
The article retells the Nativity story with Caesar Augustus decree, Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, shepherds and angels, the visit of the Magi, Herod's search, the star, gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh, and the flight to Egypt. It ends with Jesus promised eternal life through belief in Him.
Excerpts from the New Testament emphasize belief in God and Jesus, assurance of eternal life, and guidance to spread the gospel. The text cites teachings on faith, forgiveness, grace, and God's promises to believers.
Reprinted editorial urges stronger defense efforts after Roosevelt’s March vow to return to Warm Springs children. It argues time is wasted, Britain cannot wait, and production must surge to defend civilization. notes Knudsen’s focus and a Princeton signatories call to action. Aims to spur renewed national effort and urgency.
Finnish forces push through several Russian positions aided by winter and snow while Reds pull back along the front. The Chicago University abandons collegiate football after two poor seasons. Over 60 marriage licenses issued in two clerks offices on Christmas Eve setting a new record.
A bus plunged through a draw bridge at Appomattox, drowning the driver and 13 passengers. Administrators express optimism that a compromise soldier bonus plan may be finalized soon. Little Miss Susan Knight celebrates her birthday with her mother Mrs. B M Knight Jr.
Ten years ago the Martinsburg pike north of Winchester faced mud and water problems prompting highway commission action after irate residents complained. Chester Dodd, a local station owner, was critically injured when a pistol in his overcoat pocket discharged. Pressure for payment of the soldier’s bonus mounted, fueling talk of a campaign issue in the next presidential election.
Twenty five years ago Dr. C Alphonso Smith of the University of Virginia was slated to discuss Kaiser Wilhelm II in a local talk. The Norfolk and Western Railroad ordered cedar trees along its right of way in the apple growing belt cut down. Miss Lela Virginia Luttrell married Mr Richard H Cooper at the U B parsonage.
Forty years ago John Browd a local photographer is ill and unable to attend to his business. John Snapp is injured when a buggy is thrown by pranksters who set off firecrackers under his horse.
A Christmas Eve reminiscence in a small town about the Ridge Building elevator on Ninth Street. The column reflects on how the elevator saves hill climbers from a strenuous climb and its unacknowledged health benefits. It notes its historical shift from dead man’s hill to life saver and ends with a tongue in cheek wish for a medal for the elevator staff.
A digest of reader queries answered by Frederic J. Haskin from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau. Topics include Lobster size record, Hell Gate Bridge foundations, Santa Fe meaning, grape fruit oil, POW information, Peggy Eaton ages, Australia as down under, Golden Rule antecedents, Audubon watercolors, 1814 Capitol fire, Arise My Love source, Lord Baltimore wealth, Tangier Island settlers, and Illinois Egypt nickname.
The text presents four gospel announcements from Luke 2 and John 3 16 and 14 2 3, highlighting tidings of joy salvation everlasting life and Jesus preparation of a dwelling for believers. It frames these as a unity under the label Glorious Gospel attributed to B C before Christ.
A set of general knowledge questions covering Beethoven disability coin premiums federal prisons Black Hills geography intestate death gravity election law custom tailor presidents capital of Indiana and Genghis Khan's conquests.
A language guide notes that to compare two people correctly one should say He is bigger than John and fully as strong rather than He is bigger and fully as strong as John. The guidance emphasizes precise phrasing to avoid ambiguity in written English.
The household moves papers to the library as Captain Essex seizes control of the situation. Cary prepares bundles and hints at a hidden safe behind the fireplace while Horace Rand watches with interest, and a shadowy observer lingers outside the window.
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