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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1944
Page
4
The Evening Star published in Winchester Virginia a notice urging readers to report delays or irregularities in paper delivery and to advise the office of any delivery issues to maintain a perfect service.
The notice lists annual and short-term subscription prices for mail and motor route delivery, with rates at one year six months three months and one month in advance. An additional charge applies for zones 1 and 2 by mail. Single copies are available at a lower price.
A biblical verse from Revelation 3 20 26 invites personal reflection as a figure stands at the door and knocks. It speaks of listening for a voice and opening the door to invite presence and fellowship.
The piece argues 110000 Japanese in the United States and about 100000 Americans in Japan or under Japanese control create a bargaining stalemate. Japan refuses more exchanges without camp condition reports, while Spain handles diplomatic access. Tule Lake hosts 15000 internees, 7000 seeking repatriation, and riots last month raised concerns over camp management.
The text notes housewives not reducing fat meat use and wasting fats, with scolding extending to gasoline consumption, tire wear, and currency hoarding. It suggests worry over various issues but asserts Americans as private citizens can fight total war more effectively than dictators.
A reprinted editorial warns that total war centralizes industry and opposes socialization of key sectors. It argues big and small enterprises are both vital in a large country and cautions against restricting private property rights and rewards, lest attacks on one group threaten others, including the newsboy.
Officials scolded citizens for not turning in scrap iron and fat for war needs. They blamed farmers for inaccessible material and housewives for waste fats, noting much scrap is too heavy to move without absent equipment.
The piece notes American and British air raids over Kiel and the invasion coast, highlighting General Arnold’s forecast of growing US air power in Europe. It analyzes RAF and US bomb tonnages, the likely impact on German fighter production, and the expanding air offensive against Japan as the United States strengthens its aerial reach.
Col Robert R McCormic publisher of the Chicago Tribune informs the Republican State Central committee he will not run in the Illinois preferential primary next spring. He previously favored challenging Wendell Wilkie but has reconsidered. The column notes Wilkie’s likely relief at avoiding a McCormic opponent in Illinois.
The Evening Star Daily spotlights local sports with game results, standout players, and team updates. Key figures and venues are named to reflect the night’s competitive action.
Seven Handley High School seniors are to report for training. Anderson elected by Friendp Fife Co. Rouss firemen name David Hottle. Bruce Nelson named to University of Virginia faculty. Warren County hands Handley 28 to 24. Local lineup features Himelright center Whitham Sutton forwards Yeakle Stewart guards. Miss Rose McDonald hosts Berryville party. Nancy Gray Larrick hosts Junior Century Club. Henry Trout Jr. hosts turkey dinner at camp on Shenandoah River. Mrs. Lewis H Hyde visiting in
Twenty years ago Charles H Grim is named president of South End Hose Company as Sarah Zane announces plans to stage a minstrel. Henry F P Seal seeks talent. J Wm Stewart dies suddenly.
The Star reports apples from Virginia Valley could transform the region into a modern El Dorado. Production rose from 24 310 000 barrels in 1906 to 26 240 000 barrels in the last year. William Polhamus dies of pneumonia. A pastor notes the church is a major community force during the Week of Prayer sermon.
Forty years ago James M. Haymaker won election as president of Friendship Fire Co for a 12th term. His Jabocs died suddenly in Pennsylvania. A frozen main caused a gas light outage with streets too frozen to repair. Ella Timberlake and Mary Snyder were injured in a sledding accident.
Trombonist John Henry exits on tour with the Rhodes Duo. Mary Spangler hosts a party for her girl friends.
Navy physicians report a skin surface treatment using donated human plasma mixed with sulfanilamide and a thickening agent. Applied to 12 second degree burns, the method produced about five days to healing and performed better than prior methods such as tanning, ointment, jelly, triple dye, and saline wet packs.
A Chicago University professor cites private estimates that Russia’s debt may run to 60 billion rubles, while ruble value varies from 50 to 1 to the dollar in black markets to 12 to 1 in official rates. He explains two bond types, heavy taxation, and a regime of strict rationing under a central government, contrasting Moscow’s control with American finance.
A reader recalls using aspirin and codeine to treat a household illness with fever and proves old fashioned remedies can work. The column challenges sulfa drugs, warns against overreliance on new remedies, and notes water and Hippocratic ideas as valuable measures. It also answers a reader question on 65 year old blood pressure, saying 150 to 180 systolic is normal and that blood pressure should be viewed as an adjustment rather than easily curable.
A reader asks seven trivia items from a periodical quiz page. Topics include the Martime Commission vice chairman, meanings of perky, Oveta Culp Hobby's Army branch, D C legislative status, castle insignia in the Army, a character’s name, sentence correction, pumpkin paired crops, Roger Williams’s founding state, and aardvark as an ant eater.
Berryville area reports cover daily events in Berryville, Boyce, and Clarke County. Notable items include civic meetings, school activities, weather notes, and community notices affecting residents and local organizations.
Poem notes beauty in sun and clouds and grass and rain. It urges taking time for silent prayer while praising laughter song and music. The verse links beauty to love in hearts that light feet and uplift mood.
By dialing 3424 you may notify friends when you entertain, have guests, are away, or have returned home. The Star will publish all such matters on this page.
Beth grapples with shock as Andrea reveals a wartime marriage and a baby on the way. The scene recalls photos, a canceled bridal party, and strained bonds as Beth confronts Jim and Andrea’s past amid a bombed world.
Andrea Barn Beth Kinnan discuss war era marriage and finances. Andrea fears poverty after a secret union with Jim while Beth considers options to support Andrea and a future baby, including pensions, allotments, and care arrangements. The tale follows their desperate search for stability.
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