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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1940
Page
2
The pall over St Patrick’s Day in 1940 arises as March 17 falls on Palm Sunday, forcing churches to prioritize holy week. Leaders note the clash may curb banquets and dances and suggest quiet observance or shifting dates for Irish celebrations and decorations.
In Charlottesville on January 20, Frank Lloyd announced that Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home, will be filmed for The Tree of Liberty. The Hollywood crew arrives in April for several days of shooting around the area. Cary Grant is expected to join the production, with release planned for September.
A Birmingham produce man arriving from Greeley Colorado reports a quail unharmed after a four day journey to Ingham Alabama. The shipment details show the lone quail survived the long ride with no apparent damage.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts acquired a Marion Junkin watercolor funded by the Katherine Rhoads fund and planned a Webster S. Rhoads memorial art award. It also nominated Marion Junkin for Virginia Art Commission membership after a one man show and noted his influence as a Richmond art teacher and artist.
Former President Herbert Hoover told the Eastern Intercollegiate Athletics convention that American colleges could help Finland reimburse part of the 8 million dollars Finland spent preparing for the 1940 Olympic Games. He cautioned that full repayment was unlikely but urged contributions to support soldiers and their families.
Twenty one people earned American Red Cross first aid certificates last night in a session taught by Arthur V. Englert who completed the first class in the series for the community. Mrs. Franklin D Roose velt Jr was among the recipients.
Answers to test questions printed on page 4 list Columbia Harder The Gobi Desert Multiply the by itself Henry Horner the mass of ocean waters on the earth s surface Kozmopolite Garry Woodring Into the wind Boxing
J Bertram Lippincott head of J B Lippincott and Company book publishers died in Philadelphia after pneumonia and a stroke. He was 82.
William Braithwaite seeks the author of a poem titled Leaving Home For War. A Confederate soldier is thought to have penned it. verses describe departure from family, duty, and defense of homeland, with scenes of mother, sister, and beloved farewell.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Pingley of near Chambersville visited Mr and Mrs John Perry. Alfred Elliott and daughter returned to Laurel Md. Sunday School moves to 2 pm each Sunday until spring with 3 pm sermon and 7 30 pm Endeavor. Peggy Brill visiting grandmother Mrs Bessie Rosenberger. Whooping cough affects several children. Adetta Boyce Mildred Ritter and Ben Linden Ritter called at Perry home.
The Agriculture Department announced it would resume payment of subsidies on exports of wheat and flour from Pacific coast ports to China and Hong Kong and on exports of wheat from the same ports to the Philippine Islands.
Mr and Mrs Charles Sharpe their three children and a young niece were seated by the fire when a boiler exploded in their Walkerville home killing all six occupants.
Dutch reports say high flying foreign planes over northeastern Holland faced anti aircraft fire during the night. Indications pointed to British planes and a government inquiry was underway in London.
Boston professional models led by Ruth Allen challenge debutantes to a battle of glamour to win professional status equal to nurses and hairdressers. They push for legislative action, circulating petitions to Governor Saltonstall and the legislature, arguing the need to earn a living without amateur competition.
Denmark's lower house voted 135 to 0 with one abstention to approve a declaration pledging to maintain and defend neutrality in European conflicts. Jens Moeller, representing the German minority in Schleswig, abstained, citing non Danish status on foreign policy matters.
Edward Boscawen known as Old Dreadnought earned fame for actions at Porto Bello in 1739 and Cartagena in 1741. He led the Dreadnought to capture the Medee in 1744 with 800 prisoners and defeated the French Toulon fleet in 1759. He earned Parliament’s thanks, a pension, a privy council seat, and command of the marines.
NEW YORK Jan. 20. It costs about $100,000 to have a baby the duo Yolanda and Veloz said. The American born dancers announced their professional career was ended and that an heir is due in July. They cancelled a tour of 30 American cities.
Frank Cash Jr died in the electric chair at the state penitentiary in Columbia after being described by psychiatrists as having the mind of a six year old. He was believed to be 18 or 19 and had killed an elderly Calhoun County woman last August.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1672 B features a bodice detail that flatters the bustline and slim hips with a flashed skirt. Includes a step by step sew chart and color contrast options. Sizes 14 to 42 require specific yardage and braid, with a mail order pattern book offer.
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