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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
4
A devotional line citing Job 36 5 about God’s might and wisdom. The passage emphasizes divine power and wisdom not withheld from humanity. It serves as a call to acknowledge God’s supreme capabilities.
The American Bankers Association released a Virginia lending survey based on 114 banks. For the first half of 1964 banks originated 250000 new loans totaling over 52000000 while 900000 renewals aggregated 800000000. Average new loans per bank were 812 at 924 dollars each and renewals averaged 877 dollars. Only about one third of open lines of credit for regular borrowers were being utilized.
The University of Virginia News Letter notes that 68 percent of the world’s 43 million cars are made in the United States, where one in five Americans owns a car. Virginia lags behind California but tops three other Southern states in auto ownership, with Virginia’s 1938 ratio about 7.2 persons per car and a close link between auto wealth and per capita income.
The Kiwanis International convention in Boston approves a resolution urging districts and clubs in the United States to take a more active role in public affairs. It cites debt, industrial strife, class and race issues, rising taxation, and government overreach as consequences of neglect and calls for economy, rule by law, and reduced central control.
A 1938 Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch editorial cautions that sulfanilamide and sulfapyridine, hailed for treating pneumonia and meningitis, can kill if misused. Experts urge careful handling, note over the counter sale poses danger, and stress science has yet to unlock full workings.
Maryland's tighter marriage rules prompt Virginia cities like Winchester Warrenton and Fredericksburg to act as Gretna Greens. A proposed license examination would require venereal disease testing for couples, informing both parties of health status. The plan aims to curb fast marriages and bolster venereal disease control.
Sheriff John Bywaters, appointed after the death of William Newcome, will seek election facing challenger Raymond Bayliss. The region reports seven inches of snow raising the winter total to 17.5 inches, surpassing snowfall in recent years.
In the five year old incident, two Hauptman defense handwriting analysts do not testify as their conclusions would not aid the defense. C Vernon Eddy notes lower attendance and book circulation at Handley Library. G M Martin shoots the season’s first bobcat on North Mountain near Gore.
Ten years ago the Virginia legislature agreed on a governor's salary set at ten thousand dollars. Gerard B. Lambert of Princeton buys Carter Hall, the Clarke county estate, from J Townsend Burwell. Rev Luther A Thomas of Concord extends a call to Grace Lutheran church congregation.
Twenty five years ago a devastating earthquake in Sara Italy left over 20 000 dead according to early war era reports. German forces reportedly hold five miles of French trenches with plans for a Paris dash. Miss Gertrude Barton of Winchester visits Baltimore as guest of honor at a relatives tea.
Forty years ago residents learned that the local office completed telephone connections to Gerrardstown West Virginia. A city minister denounced gambling as one of the worst vices during the prayer service week. A winter fashion noted featured rain on formal dinner and ball gowns for women.
A set of trivia questions covers pulmotor and potassium nitrate aliases, Gene Tunney boxing loss, early electricity conductors, Mount Everest location, Derby horse age limits, New Hampshire origination status, Chile’s Finance Minister resignation, pronunciation of curriculum, and Lima as Peru’s capital.
A guidance note emphasizes precise phrasing by avoiding the clause they charged him of many crimes and instead using with many crimes. The directive aims to improve clarity and neutrality in crime coverage.
Acute inflammatory rheumatism tops prevalence in the United States with 6,850,000 affected from a population of 127 million. It ranks high in disability and invalidism mainly due to heart damage. bed rest for six weeks after the acute phase is advised, even for light cases, to prevent heart complications as Dr. Clendening answers questions through his column.
A summary of the six somatic senses including temperature equilibrium hunger thirst muscle sense and pain. It explains skin spots for warmth and cold and how balance is controlled by semicircular canals in the skull. It notes hunger from stomach contractions thirst from the mouth and general pain from fatigue.
Dupuytren's contraction is scar tissue in the palm not affecting finger tendons. It often arises in occupations that irritate the hand such as tennis gardening or golf. The fingers bend toward the palm and only surgical relief is possible.
The Valley Fruit and Candy Company, long a city partnership, has been incorporated with a $50,000 maximum capital by the State Corporation Commission. Its aim is distributing allied food products and malt beverages. D. O. Louderback serves as president while R. F. Copes is secretary-treasurer.
Romany, living on Aunt Cissie’s generosity, enjoys a nightclub evening with Brent Nelson, a farm-born star in radio circles. He courts her with attention and flirtation, while Romany fears exposure about her true means and dreams of radio advancement through connections.
A Q and A feature from the Winchester Evening Star lists questions and answers on topics from largest native white populations in major U.S. cities to historical hair curling, religious affiliations of a congressman, the Four Horsemen nickname, glacier speeds, Cholera Banks location, and the 1923 Japan earthquake damage.
The Home Doctor Book is a 40 page guide with information on more than 50 common ailments. It covers Care of the Sick Diet for the Sick Personal Hygiene Home Medicines and Care of Infants arranged alphabetically for quick reference. A copy can be obtained for ten cents.
The Winchester Evening Star notes release from Washington D C under Information Bureau directed by Frederic J Haskin. The item indicates official correspondence or statements from the national capital.
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