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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star Advertising Rates and Notices

Advertising rates for classified and display ads are listed, including word counts and minimum charges. Transient rates are 45 cents per inch. National advertising rep is Tenney Woodward and Conklin Inc. Associated Press rights noted. Subscription terms appear for mail and carrier delivery.

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Limitless Power Lord Heal Me Clean Meditation

A reflective meditation on faith and healing citing Luke 5 12 as a plea for cleansing and strength. The piece invokes a biblical moment to explore spiritual renewal and divine mercy in hardship.

Washington's Headquarters Reopened in Winchester Historic Site

The Junior Board of Trade led by president J Thomas fremer reopened Washington's Headquarters at Braddock and Cork streets for public visits. The historic shrine, tied to Surveyor George Washington during Braddock's 1755 campaign, aims for more frequent openings and greater tourist familiarity.

George Pashneton Braddock Cork Winchester George Washington Washington Wash

Louisiana Elects Sam Jones Governor and Reforms Hope

Samuel Jones won Louisiana’s governorship by about 25 000 votes, carrying roughly fifty of sixty four parishes and defeating Earl K Long. Jones campaigned to oust corrupt Long era officials and restore constitutional government with support from James A Noe despite Long opposition.

Louisiana Pelican Samuel Jones Earl K. Long Sam Jones American Legion Macy P. Long James E. Crown New Orleans States

Death of Joseph H. Chitwood Noted Virginia Lawyer

The death of Joseph Howard Chitwood, a Roanoke lawyer and former Democratic legislator, is reported. Born 1877 at Mount, he studied at William and Mary and UVA, practiced law from 1906, served as assistant district attorney 1914 to 1920, and later became district attorney. He was active in Virginia public life and remembered by fellow Virginians.

Joseph Howard Chit Mount William Mary University of Virginia Roanoke Dis

Reprinted Editorials on Virginia Mental Hospital Population

The State Hospital Board shows mental hospital growth far outpacing Virginia’s general population over 26 years. While the rate slowed recently, 424.1 per 100,000 residents were in mental hospitals, with 54,872 admissions. The piece notes social welfare policy changes, sobering trends, and calls for public attention to mental health and related societal factors.

Newport News Times-Herald State Hospital Board Virginia

Blacklist Policy of NLRB Criticized in Newport News

The article denounces the National Labor Relations Board for acting as complainant prosecutor judge and executioner and accuses it and the Wagner act of un fairness. It claims the NLRB allies with the RFC to deny government loans to employers and calls for reforms to restore confidence and prosperity.

Newport News Daily Press National Labor Relations Board NLRB Reconstruction Finance Corporation Congress OGPU Gestapo

City council revives bond issue talk for capital improvements

The council revisits a proposed 30000 bond for city capital improvements. International tensions flare as French and Italian troops clash on the Tunisia border, while Rome pushes for more territory. A milestone birth is noted with Mr and Mrs Clarence Swisher welcoming a daughter. Russia accuses Germany Poland and Japan of plotting war and protests. Apple Blossom Festival directors are named Fred A Read as director and H Clay DeGrange as treasurer. Garland R Quarks notes Washington's wealth at death, Taft dies in Washington hospital as the Woman's Civic League launches a milk campaign for underprivileged citychildren.

Tunisia Africa Rome Clarence Swisher Russia Germany Poland Japan Fred A.read H. Clay DeGrange Garland R. Quarks George Washington William H Taft Washington Woman's Civic League

Drowning Narrowly Averted By Doctor In Opequon Crossing

Five years ago Dr F A Cochran of Stephenson on rounds in northeast Frederick county nearly drowned when his buggy overturned in Opequon at Wadesville crossing. Executors asked to account for Handley estate and remit funds to the city. Cavalry called out against Indians in Cortez Colorado and Bluff Utah as German forces hold 70 000 prisoners on the Eastern Front with Russians retreating before Von Hindenburg.

F. A. Cochran Stephnson Frederick County Opequon Wadesville Crossing Handley Estate United States Cavalry Cortez Colo Bluff Utah von Hindenburg

Mrs Nora V Hockman and L J Cave Wed at Canterbury

The ceremony was conducted by Rev S K Wine with Miss Nora V Hockman and Mr L J Cave married. E Bruce Capper advertises watches for sale to both ladies and gents at prices as low as $2. 6. Poover of Winchester 1 1 phone Company denies rumors of advance rates for subscribers.

Nora V. Hockman L. J. Cave Canterbury S. K E. Bruce Capper Poover Mder Winchester 1-1

Lost Daily Quiz Questions Prompt Answers On Page 2

The reader is invited to turn to page 2 for the solutions to seven questions. Topics cover canal ownership, animal anatomy, aircraft carries, sports figures, legal titles, geography, and film roles.

Common Error in Punctuation and Pronoun Use

The guidance notes a frequent mistake in quoting and plural forms. It urges writers to avoid vague phrasing and to use precise terms such as these kinds instead of these kind of books to improve clarity and accuracy.

Where the Doctors Select Their Patients

Dr Logan Clendening reflects on socialized medicine and compares U S physician selection with Mexican practice. He observes fatigue and work rhythms among Mexican laborers and suggests afternoon naps with couches as a productivity measure. He notes the stark rural Yucatan life and health signals among children.

Logan Clendening M. D United States Mexico Samuel Butler Yucatan

Grave Digger’s Warning Echoes Through The Mint

A cautionary quatrain warns that the grave opens wider for the deceased than for others, urging vigilance to avoid fate. The lines imply a stark mortality lesson framed in archaic verse.

Romany Confronts Joe Telling Over a Hidden Check

Romany Haile confronts Joe Telling after discovering he withheld a check from Nelson and spread gossip about her. Joe loses his job at Interstate after a late board meeting. Milton Gale pushes Cholly O’Neil into a TV contest while Myra Noyes and Terry discuss future fame and romance.

Joe Romany Noyes Brent Mr. Telling Telling Tere Interstate Milt Cholly O'Neil Red-Heads Cholly Gale Miss Haile Rowey Hayworth Dover

Answers To Questions From Frederic J. Haskin

Reader questions answered by Frederic J. Haskin Information Bureau Washington D C three cents reply The most notable multi state congressman was J Hamilton Lewis who served Washington state 1897 1899 and Illinois 1913 1919 1931 1937 The Empire State Building is the world s tallest at 102 stories above ground and 1265 feet to tip The Miracle Mile in Los Angeles runs along Wilshire Blvd from La Brea to Beverly Hills

Frederic J. Haskin Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederick J. Haskin Washington, D. C J. Hamilton Lewis Congress Washington Illinois Theorld Empire State Bondsng Los Angeles Wilshire Boulevard la Brea Beverly Hills

Parliamen tary Law booklet offered by Washington bureau

The Winchester Star promotes a booklet on Parliamentary Law from the Washington Information Bureau. It explains rules of order for civic groups and clubs, and includes a model constitution and by-laws. Copies are available for ten cents with name address and payment enclosed.

Washington Information Bureau Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic

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