Fraternal Order Initiates Twenty New Members
One year ago Grand Worthy Vice President John A. Young led a ceremony at the club home, initiating twenty new members into the Fraternal Order. The Boyce high school reorganized a Home Economics Club with Miss Nancy Perry elected president. Five years ago heavy snow blanketed the state leaving main roads east of the Blue Ridge blocked. C Vernon Eddy spoke at a meeting and the Handley Library history was reviewed. The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, seen at the World's Fair, will give a concert here.
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Notice to Star Subscribers on Delivery and Rates
The Evening Star national representatives remind readers that all advertisements must be in the office by 9 PM the day before publication. Transient rate is 50 cents per inch. Cortrac rates available on application. Subscribers are urged to report delays or irregularities to aid perfect delivery.
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From That Time Jesus Began to Preach Repent
The verse records Jesus beginning his ministry with a call to repent for the kingdom of heaven is near. It emphasizes the immediate nature of his message and the dawning of a new era in biblical narrative.
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Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Matt
Optimism on Halsey’s Carrier Push Near China Coast
The article notes scarce Japanese air opposition to Admiral Halsey’s deep South China Sea strike and argues that landings on the China coast are closer than before while cautioning invasion of the Asiatic mainland will wait for the Philippines’ final conquest. The piece emphasizes ongoing pressure but a long, hard Pacific campaign ahead.
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Admiral Halsey
Asiatic
Indo- China
South China Sea
Philippines
Luzon
China
Halsey
Pacific
Reprinted Editorial Questions Gallup Poll Investigation
The piece mocks a congressional inquiry into the Gallup poll and argues the investigation serves as a tax funded consulting service for private opinion firms. It contends Gallup used science but should publish raw data and notes that private firms profited from inaccuracy in forecasts.
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George Gallup
Gallup
Congress
House Committee
Dr. Gallup
Garden foresight for victory garden prep in northern latitudes
Preparations for a victory garden within sixty days focus on seedbed readiness and patch layout. Forehanded gardeners will have implements ready to take advantage of early warm weather, as a good seed bed is essential to a fine tilth and successful growing season.
Gardener Predicts Bountiful Vegetable Year Ahead
The article extols the gardener who tends the last clod as key to productive harvests and urges individuals to grow their own vegetables amid fluctuating seasons. It notes that labor in the garden can soften hard years and highlights the community’s history of enthusiastic vegetable gardening and a call to start early this year.
MEN NOT CASUALTIES IN AMERICAN RECOVERY TASK
The Freeland Free Lance Star urges Americans to accept and reintegrate injured servicemen into civilian life. General Arnold stresses government hospitals treat these men as people with dignity, and the nation must provide full support for their return to productive life.
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Ten Years of Harsh Winter Grip Noted Nationwide
The article recalls a decade of severe winter with heavy winds snow and ice across the country. Mrs. Hunter Gaunt is named chairwoman of the G A A s annual initiation of new members.
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Manchourian
Liquor dealers sentenced after grand jury probe
Two city liquor dealers are jailed following the findings of a special grand jury probe into illegal liquor traffic. The farm column notes city home comforts can be had by buying a small gasoline engine to pump water. Armies of France prepare for a long Western Front offensive as winter slows war. Lt Philip Walker writes of fighting in the Philippines with the United States Third Infantry. Henry S Baker and Company plans to enlarge its millinery and shoes shop at 117 North Loudoun Street. British forces reported to have gained large Boer War victories.
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Philip Walker
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Henry S. Baker and Company
Strength for the Day by Earl L Douglass D D
A devotional urging focus on personality as a driver of success and influence. It argues great enterprises glow in the lengthening shadows of guiding individuals from Washington to Lincoln, and urges reverence for creative leaders. It also counsels choosing the right person to lead ventures and immediate self improvement.
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Our Republic
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Abraham Lincoln
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How's Your I Q Seven Quiz Questions Page 2
A reader asks seven quiz items covering sunspots mythic sight myths Allied troops Iceland garrison Bittern a bird or drink bovines owines equines Hottentots home Africa or islands boxing the compass grammar quotation minimum age bottled in bond whiskey Emile Zola remembered as what Pierre?
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Iceland
South Africa
Brazilian Jungles
South Sea Islands
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Work or Fight Debate Divides House Panel In 1940s Era
Washington January 22 dispute over legislation to tighten home manpower and a national draft faced confusion in the House Military Affairs committee. Roosevelt and Byrnes supported the plan while labor opposed. Stimpson and Marshall rejected worker compulsory measures, seeking criminal penalties instead. A Wichita plant report noted that threats to freeze workers reduced drift to other jobs, illustrating compulsion’s limited effect.
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Diabetic Symptoms In Adult And Child Health Column
Logan Clendening discusses how diabetes is now more manageable with modern treatments and how awareness leads to better outcomes. He distinguishes symptoms in children and older adults, notes subtle signs, and emphasizes early detection through regular exams to prolong life.
Labor roils as congress eyes wage limits and draft tweaks
In a contentious session, labor tensions rise with calls for wage ceilings and possible work or fight mandates. Senators report surplus workers at Norfolk plants while manpower needs press Congress to act. A Army smoke generator can screen a square mile in ten minutes.
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P.P. A
Road To Berlin Front Distances And GI Bill Repair Loans
Eastern Front 137 miles from Poznan. Western Front 310 miles from Linnich Julich Duren area. Italian Front 544 miles from Reno River. GI Bill Title III allows loan guaranty for repairs on veteran owned or home-used residential property. Discharged veterans have 90 days to apply for old jobs after separation.
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Poznan
Linnich-Julich-Duren
Reno River
T.R.D. A
Romantic Masquerade in North Winbridge Lab Party
Daphne plans a New Year party in her North Winbridge home as Steve, a scientist, remains aloof after Thanksgiving dinner. The gathering draws old and new guests including Buff, Alan, Corinne, and Dr. Stephan Fenwick. Daphne braces for emotional tension while recalling Paris and London memories and contemplates her fragile relationship with Steve.
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Daphne
Perry Dawson
Perry
Princeton
Dawson
Alan
Washington
New York
Corinne
Stephan Fenwick
Steve
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