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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
4
The text exhorts mercy over hatred and reflects on biblical wisdom. It contrasts strife with love and faith, citing Prov 10 12 and Prov 10 22 to imply happiness comes from divine blessing without sorrow. It presents a moral guidance tone typical of devotional pieces.
The Quesenberg Miller Pruner bill aims to curb illegal and immoral tourist camps by requiring operator permits from circuit or corporation courts and mandatory health inspections. It targets dirty camps that degrade Virginia’s image while noting many roadside camps are well kept.
The 1938 death rate fell to 10.6 per 1 000 people the lowest since records began Dr Thomas Parran surgeon general cites declines in infant deaths typhoid scarlet fever diphtheria tuberculosis malaria and digestive diseases While influenza pneumonia and accidents were down automobile crashes still made up about one third of accident deaths Parran urges continued precautions and sustained effort by health agencies to preserve gains.
Democratic Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana will address the Virginia Press Association semi annual banquet in Richmond on Saturday night. The outspoken lawmaker is regarded as one of the Senate's ablest voices and has a history of independent stands including backing Lafollette in 1924 and opposing court packing in 1937.
The year 1940 is celebrated in Occidental countries as Gutenberg’s five hundredth anniversary, recognizing his role in popularizing printing in the West though movable type may have origins in China.
The author argues printing, led by Gutenberg, opened access to literature and personal biographical records. It notes how widespread birth and marriage notices became, enabling future knowledge about individuals, while citing Columbus, Shakespeare, and Gutenberg as examples of limited early biographical records.
The Vatican broadcasts corroborate official Polish and civilian accounts of destitution and infamy in occupied Poland. It notes intensified abuses in German zones, Polish workers deportations, and refugees, as Germany aims to liquidate Poles for Lebensraum, while exiled Poland’s president Paderewski pledges to free and rebuild Poland.
The Official Gazette orders all hot water shut off in Berlin dwellings except Saturdays and Sundays due to coal shortages. The public accepts the measure, urging sacrifice for the Fuhrer amid a cold, asset-strapped home front and munitions demands.
R Gray Williams is honorary chairman and Clarke Cooper active chairman of the 16th Shenandoah Apple Blossom festival. Fascist crowds cheer as Gen Franco and rebels enter Barcelona after three years of Civil strife in Spain. F L Jim Largent announces intent to file for Frederick County Commonwealth Attorney.
Five years ago Bruno Hauptman faced trial for the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder in a New Jersey court denying any connection. The city and county celebrate an early winter as youths enjoy sleds and ice skating. Esthel and Retha Cooper make the winter term honor roll at Harrisonburg State Teachers College.
Virginia General Assembly votes to have James Town Island valued. Farmers across the county notify authorities about chicken thefts. Boyce team wins FFA basketball tournament at Handley.
The Rev. W. O. Talbert led four funerals in a single afternoon at Braddock Street Church. British bombers destroyed the Krupp motorworks at Essen, Germany, knocking out 400 armored cars. Russian forces plan another offensive on the Eastern Front. William C. Gratchen, noted glove manufacturer and former mayor, is paralyzed.
Forty years ago William C. Gratchen announced plans to enlarge his glove factory already the citys largest manufacturing plant. R M Beatty received a surprise birthday party at his Stephenson home. Winchester Telephone Co wires crossed after pole repairs caused subscribers to spend the morning placing calls.
Seven quiz questions cover topics from Ping-Pong aliases to geography and government. Questions ask about the game alias, kaolin uses, tunnel river, Bob Feller’s club, archaeology, Venezuela’s capital, optics, the horizon, the Speaker, and citizenship voting rights.
A guide warns against using phenomena as a singular. The correct singular form is phenomenon, with phenomena the plural.
An excerpt from Dr. Logan Clendening answers reader questions on clothes moths. It explains life cycle details, how larvae damage wool and fur, and effective controls such as cold storage, sudden temperature changes, and fumigants like flaked naphthalene and paradichlorbenzene. It also includes medical Qs on hernia and gout with concise answers.
Romany Haile pursues a radio stardom dream with Cholly O Neeil and Brent Nelson in a love triangle. Dover Hayworth grows fond of Cholly while Myra Noyes competes for Brent. Terry O Rourke drinks, disrupting a store confrontation that ends with Cholly severing ties. A yacht party sets up further drama.
The Santa Anita Handicap with 91 450 dollars led a year of major stakes including Purity Stakes 57 045 dollars Preakness Stakes 51 875 dollars The Doreen 49 550 dollars and the Kentucky Derby Qa Q.
A reader letter argues that democracies are weakened by materialism and distraction as tensions with Japan and China rise. It cites Walter Lippmann on moral energy, urges public conscience, and warns citizens must act to defend democracy and global order. The piece ends challenging readers to answer what they did in history’s crucial moment.
A reader’s Q and A column from the Winchester Evening Star explains facts on US presidential lightings of the National Community Christmas tree since 1923 with Coolidge as the first president. It lists tuberculosissaffected figures, notes Tulaingo Lake’s height, defines cartomancy, and comments on radio announcer diction.
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