Classified Advertising Rates and Subscription Info 1941
The notice lists advertising rates two cents per word with minimum 25 cents, display ads due by 9 PM the prior day, transient rate 45 cents per inch, and contract rates. Subscription prices shown: one year 3.50 in advance, three months 0.90, one month 0.30. Published by The Winchester Star in Winchester Virginia.
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Eel
DeLisser-Boyd, Inc
New York
Rich Ond
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Roches
Atlanta
San Francisco
Carrs
Sia Monte
Biblical Verse Quoted Amid Sailors Escape
A religious citation from Acts 27 44 appears in the text noting that all aboard escaped unharmed to land after a shipwreck as God protected them. The fragment emphasizes faith sustaining mariners during peril at sea.
State Capitals Shown Vary Widely In Size
All state capitals except Boston and Frankfort grew since 1910 with mixed changes through 1940. Boston fell from 781,188 to 769,520, while Frankfort fluctuated across censuses. The largest gains occurred 1930 to 1940 with Austin rising 33,191 to 86,311. Indianapolis stands second to Boston in size among capitals.
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Boston
Mass
Frankfort
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Montana
South Dakota
Vermont
Nevada
Austin, Tex
Indianapolis
Ind
Dover
Del
Carson City
Nev
Pierre
S. D
Montpelier
Sacramento
Calif
Hartford
Britain Seizes on Sea Power To Break German War Effort
The text argues that Britain’s sea power, backed by global trade, could strangulate Germany’s war machine built on land and air power. It notes Hitler’s reliance on synthetic production but warns modern industry cannot be fully planned for make-shift supplies. Sea power’s slow but steady choke is viewed as likely to yield victory.
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Britain
Germany
Hitler
Benjamin Franklin Born In Boston In 1706
Benjamin Franklin, born January 17 1706 in Boston, rose from poverty to become a leading American figure. He co founded a nation, excelled as scientist printer publisher statesman diplomat and thinker, shaping civilization.
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Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Massachusetts
Reprinted Editorial Attacks on William Allen White
Editorials critique William Allen White for opposing US entry into war and aiding Britain. The piece notes White’s stance, reactions from LaGuardia and others, and warnings against inflaming public sentiment or violence. It contrasts words with deeds and cites the looming defense effort and industrial capacity.
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William Allen White
Emporia iKans. Gazette
Committee
America
Europe
United States
Hitler
England
Great Britain
Mr. White
Washington
Florello LaGuardia
Mr. LaGuardia
Laval
LaGuardia
White
Ku Klux Klan
Blackburn Moore proposes pre marital health exam bill
At the opening session in Richmond Blackburn Moore introduces a bill requiring pre marital health examinations. Heavy snowfall covers Winchester and other Valley sections, marking the second major snowstorm in two weeks.
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Blackburn Moore
House of Delegates
Richmond
Winchester
House votes for immediate cash bond payments to veterans
The House approves a 355 to 59 vote to pay cash bonds to soldiers who served in France in World War I. A city welfare office fronts a new job bureau led by Miss Nan Keating to assist veterans.
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House of Representatives
France
Nan Keating
Congressman Tucker to Speak on Lee Birthday
Congressman Harry St. George Tucker is secured by the U D C to deliver an address here on Lee s birthday. Nathanial Spottswood Dandridge Pendleton, 79, Berkeley Springs editor, dies after long illness. A deer is found dead near Mt Williams, believed caused by a dog pack.
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Harry St. George Tucker
Lee
Nathanial Spottswood Dandridge Pendleton
Berkeley Springs
Mt. Williams
White Way proposal eyed for downtown by council chair
Twenty five years ago Dr. H. H. McGuire, light chairman, proposes a White Way system for downtown. Turks convert British offensive into rout in the East. Pope Benedict again seeks a peace move.
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H. H. McGuire
Pope Benedict
Forty Years Ago Rouss Fire Co Plans Banquet
Members of the Rouss Fire Co with 1000 dollars to spend arrange their annual banquet in honor of benefactor C. B. Rouss of New York. Jim Hott reports his buggy robbed of packages and a new Christmas whip while in town Saturday afternoon.
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Rouss Fire Co
C. B. Rouss
New York
Jim Hott
Medical Defense Plans Backed by National Effort
The National Research Council for Medical Preparedness coordinates committees across Infectious Diseases Transfusions Aviation Medicine and more to ready blood banks serum and hospital support. American researchers review aviation blackout risks and stress thorough nationwide medical planning with expert clinicians and public support.
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National Research Council For Medical Preparedness
Answers To Questions By Frederic J Haskin
Readers submit inquiries answered by Frederic J Haskin director Washington DC The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Questions cover beet sugar jellies circa dates War of 1812 treaty public school enrollment life insurance blood plasma Mrs Jefferson Davis Alameds Park stutter Nokomis Old Contemptibles cosmetics Old Nation entry senators voting against war
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J Haskin
Washington, DC
Pease
The
Winchester Evening Star
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam's Almanac 1941 offered by Washington Information Bureau
Washington Information Bureau presents the 1941 edition of Uncle Sam's Almanac a 68 page practical booklet with almanac calendar and everyday knowledge. Bound in durable cover it lists ten cents postpaid and includes a coupon for mail order from The Winchester Evening Star.
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Uncle Sam
Washington Information Bureau
UNCT
The Star Quiz Answers On Page Two
Cairo is the capital of Egypt. January’s birthstone is the garnet. The U S did not pay rent for trenches used by troops in World War I. A man’s dinner coat is called a frock? Marquette and Joliet were exploring missionaries and fur traders. Woodrow Wilson is buried at Washington Cemetery? An epithet is an adjective expressing quality. Two presidents who were bachelors at election were James Buchanan and grover Cleveland. The Battle of Princeton occurred in the American Revolutionary War. Milton Cross was an actor and radio announcer.
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Cairo
United States
France
Marquette
Joliet
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Milton Cross
Pronunciation note on the word operation
A guide highlights the common error pronouncing operation as op ra shun instead of op er a shun. Linguists explain correct stress and vowel sounds for clearer enunciation in speech.
Murder marks a chilling confrontation in Cary estate
In the dining room the group probes a threatening letter about Miss Althea and old papers. Cary demands the papers, accuses Althea, and warns of arrest or madness if he is thwarted. Tension rises as the household watches, while hinting at deeper secrets behind the documents.
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Cary
Kaye
Althear
Mrs. Gould
Proctor
Althea
Horace Rand
Father
Jabez
Alice
Miss Althes
Mark
Janet
Isaac Creek Social Notes Privileged Visits and Local Talk
Isaac Creek notes list Mr and Mrs Paul Shafer, Messrs Harry and Joe Kerns of Cumberland Maryland visiting Mrs Grace Kerns. Alice Moser and Maynard Baker of Washington toured Mrs Whitacre. Pauline Miller stayed with Mrs Whitacre. Gilbert and others visited Mr and Mrs A W McKee of Winchester. C Question answers why sedan chairs are named after Le France.
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Isaac Creek
Paul Shafer
Harry and
Joe Kerns
Cumberland
Grace Kerns
Alice Moser
Washington
Alice Whitacre
Maynard Baker
Whitacre
Pauline Miller
Gilbert Oates
Cecil Whitacre
A. W. McKee
Winchester
George Bageant
Gainesboro Social News Highlights Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Janney Davis were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Donard DeHaven. Mr. and Mrs. Love Light have moved into their newly built home. Mrs. E. E. Bayliss visited Mrs. Minnie Lamp Tuesday evening. Mrs. Louise Ritter returned home after a week with relatives in Norfolk Virginia. Mrs. Edgar Kelso and children visited Mrs. Amy Davis recently.
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Janney Davis
Donard DeHaven
Love Light
E. E. Bayliss
Minnie Lamp
Louise Ritter
Norfolk
Edgar Kelso
Amy Davis
Ten Leading Screen Stars of 1940 by Box Office
The top ten earning stars listed are Mickey Rooney Spencer Tracy Clark Gable Gene Autry Tyrone Power James Cagney Bing Crosby Wallace Beery Bette Davis and Judy Garland.
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Mickey Rooney
Spencer Tracy
Clark Gable
Gene Autry
Tyrone Power
James Cagney
Bing Crosby
Wallace Beery
Bettie Davis
Judy Garland
War News Censored Readers cautioned about European reports
The Star notes that readers are cautioned news from much of Europe is censored before transmission to the United States. Questions and answers discuss cigar box cedar sources from Manzanillo Cuba and Veracruz Mexico and the circus origin centered on horse and chariot races with later additions and sums spent on bringing wild animals for arena shows.
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the Star
Europe
United States
Manzanillo
Cuba
Veracruz
Mexico
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Mexico City
Nokomis
C. M
A. Nokomis
Moon
Longfellow
Hiawatha
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United Ery
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la Follette
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Vardaman
Lane
Gronna
Scott
Pampas
Rodeneaver
Sunrise Song Service
Fred Clark
Gouldsboro
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Central Press Association
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le France
Gainesboro
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