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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1945
Page
4
The Evening Star printed in Winchester Virginia is a daily newspaper except Sundays. It lists national representatives DeLisser Inc New York and states ad deadlines and rates including a 50 cent per inch transient rate with contract rates on application.
The Star asks subscribers to inform the office of any delay or irregularity in paper delivery. Prompt reader action will help maintain a perfect delivery system.
Biblical passage notes crowds from Jerusalem and Judea traveling to the Jordan region to be baptized by John confessing their sins in the river.
The piece weighs realism against romance in postwar American literature noting heroic sacrifice and wounded care, the rise of divorce, changes in courtship, and the need for enduring works from authors like Scott Bulwer and Tennyson as war years end.
The Bureau of the Census reports 1944 civilian government employees totaling 6 03 000, with 3168 000 in state and local units across over 155 000 entities. The federal government employed 3 335 000, surpassing all state units combined.
Reprinted editorials discuss the Denny commission findings on Virginia public schools and the challenge of paying for expanded programs. They warn that local governments must share the burden to avoid state-wide fiscal strain, noting a 55 cent tax criterion and the need for further study before action in a possible special session.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt urges 44 women’s organizations to hold an international women’s meeting concurrent with the peace conference. She argues women share in the war’s suffering and deserve a say in securing a lasting, unbroken peace beyond men’s decisions.
A reader’s multiple choice quiz asks about the FCC Titian’s portrait which park opened first Yellowstone Yosemite or Sequoia the Celsius boiling point Joe Yule Jr known to audiences as a film figure ALSAB the racehorse Carmen Bizet true or false the Women’s Reserve of the U S Naval Reserve official name a grammar correction for a sentence and where to buy tools in England choosing between a multiple shop ironmonger s or hardware store
Nine Clarke county men leave for induction at Fort George Meade, Md. The local school attendance is said to be back to normal. President Roosevelt will not deliver his address to Congress in person but will broadcast a version to the country at night.
Ice and snow slow up Dan Cupid with a sharp decrease in marriages since the first of the year. Earl C. Grim of Stephens City and A. B. Kline of Middletown will soon be installed as Noble Grand of their IOOF lodges. Berryville boys lose 17 to 15 on Boyce court while Berryville girls lead 21 to 7 over Boyce girls.
City treasurer W. A. Baker says Winchester may not need to borrow this fiscal year due to a $43,365 balance. L. C. Carper is elected head of the Retail Grocery Association with B. W. Largent as vice-president.
Bill Carbaugh president of the Washington Rotary Club is guest of honor and speaker at the weekly meeting. The Rev L A Parker and family move to Berryville where Dr Parker will begin his pastorate at the Baptist Church. They moved from Dayton Ky. Winchester is featured in Green Book a major highway reference publication.
James B. Beverley is appointed clerk of the Corporation Court to succeed the late Richard L. Gray. The Shenandoah and Potomac rivers remain high after a holiday freeze, with ice breaking several bridge spans at Harper's Ferry. Fred Seal, a young electrician and plumber, is run over and severely injured by a team and wagon on North Cameron Street.
Forty five years ago Cordelia Aulick the first public school teacher in Winchester dies after a lingering illness at age 72. Citizens mourn her as a longtime mentor to many pupils. C B Rouss sends a $1000 check to the Rouss Fire Company to cover banquet expenses in her honor on February 11.
The meditation uses Bunyan’s Pilgrim's Progress to contrast Christian’s burdened journey with Pliable who abandons faith in trouble. It warns of church members who lack root in faith and abandon religion when faced with adversity.
An Ottawa style analysis questions the coming world charter and its power. It argues the United States must offer genuine democracy and long term freedom rather than mere military might to win support. The piece warns that reliance on food aid or rhetoric risks shallow loyalties.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains that disease diets focus on calories and nutrients rather than rigid bans. He notes higher protein needs for growing children, the safety of generous calories with insulin, and that vitamins from fresh sources or synthetics must be used thoughtfully within illness limits.
Genuineness and soundness in human or international relations are discussed as key qualities. The coming agreement’s measured integrity is said to determine results.
A reader inquiry explains senatorial courtesy as a time honored custom observed by the U S Senate when considering presidential nominations to federal office. The response notes the Senate may refuse to act without courtesy and to forward questions to the Information Bureau for mailed answers.
A compilation of inquiries and official answers covering nominations approval rules for Senators, presidential offspring, Navy beverage allowances aboard ships, bomb release rules above targets, government provision of headstones for veterans, liquor on Navy boats, overseas service reassignment for veterans, and major league experience among umpires.
Daphne Willoughby returns to North Winridge after years abroad and rekindles romance with Alan Pembroke while friends invade her country home. She plans not to remarry as she builds a life with new suitors, gardeners, and decorators in a melodramatic country setting.
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