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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1941

Page

12

Charity and Faith Stand Among Vows in Corinthians Verse

A devotional line from Corinthians speaks of faith hope and charity abiding as enduring virtues. The text emphasizes charity as greatest among the trio guiding timeless moral conduct.

Truth About Democracy Letter Tests Global Propaganda Reach

An open letter from the Council for Democracy targets residents of Germany, Italy, and Russia to expose dictatorship propaganda and explain how democracy works in the United States. It argues democracy safeguards freedom and dignity, cites sample liberties, references Willkie, and urges questions while warning about one way international agreements.

Germany Italy Russia Council For Democracy United States Council Europe C. D. Jackson

Radio Stations Fold Up Amid Industry Turmoil

The liquidation of newspapers parallels a radio industry shift as the FCC loosens license rules and FM growth pressures AM stations. KFUN Las Vegas NM and WMVD Salisbury MD shut down after owners failed to secure sufficient revenue to cover rising expenses.

Federal Communications Commission KFUN Las Vegas New Mexico WMVD Salisbury Maryland

Byrd Named Chairman of Rules Committee

Reprinted Roanoke World News editorial notes the election of United States Senator Harry F. Byrd to the chairmanship of the Senate Rules Committee. The piece reflects on Byrd's influence within the party and his leadership role in shaping procedural matters.

Roanoke World News United States Harry F. Byrd

Byrd Receives Key Senate Chairmanships in Reorganization

The Senate elected Senator Byrd as ranking Democrat on the rules committee and assigned him major panel duties while Senator Glass maintains prestige as chairman of appropriations. Byrd fills heavy portfolios including civil service finance and naval affairs, plus several special committees. Both Virginia senators gain strong committee recognition for their influence.

Tee Senate Virginia Byrd Matthew M. Neely West Virginia Civil Service Finance Harrison Byrnes South Carolina Glass Appropriations Banking and Currency District of Columbia

Mrs Roosevelt to Open Southern Electoral Reform League Meet

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt plans to appear in Richmond next Saturday night to open the Southern Electoral Reform League drive to repeal the poll tax as a prerequisite of voting. The piece argues for nonpartisan study and warns against turning the issue into a political campaign.

Newport News Daily Press Roosevelt Richmond Southern Electoral Reform League South Virginia Byrd Price

Infant Grasp Reflex Explored by Dr Clendening

Dr Clendening explains the newborn grasp reflex and suspension ability, noting it peaks at about four weeks, fades with age, and reflects brain development stages. A Q and A section answers whether fruit juice in a can is safe short-term, and a note lists seven Dr Clendening pamphlets available for ten cents each.

Clendening Logan Clendening

Sharp apple price rise urged after frost losses

Local growers foresee higher apple prices due to frost damage affecting Florida and southern citrus. Lee Coble, Percy Miller and Allen Hawthorne announce bids for City Council. Nine police officers along with the Sheriff and Deputy take exams to operate new police radio stations at headquarters.

Florida Southern Lee Coble Percy Miller Allen Hawthorne

Legge Stresses Agriculture as Future Vocation

W R Legge in a Boy Scout court of honor address urges agriculture as a lifelong vocation. W R Hillyard, longtime Winchester ice dealer, dies at home after extended illness.

W. R. Legge Boy Scout Court of Honor W. R. Hillyard Winchester

Schmeling Arrives For Bout With Young Stribling

Ten years ago German heavyweight Max Schmeling lands for a planned bout with Young Stribling. A Navy court martial orders Major-General Smedley Butler after his critical address about Mussolini. Winchester Bridge loses the return match at home of Mrs. Lewis Hyde.

Max Schmeling Young Stribling Navy Smedley Butler Mussolini Italy Winchester Hagerstown Lewis Hyde

Beloved Doctor Bell Dies at Home After Long City Service

Twenty five years ago Dr William A Bell a renowned local physician died at his home leaving a lasting medical legacy in the city The Virginia Legislature weighs offering free books in state schools as part of education policy considerations.

William A. Bell Virginia Old Dominion

Martinsburg crowd expects corpse in boxcar discovers dummy

Forty years ago residents of Martinsburg gathered at the station to view a body in a B and O boxcar but the figure proved to be a clothing store dummy. Turner Ashby camp backs funds for a statue to Dr. Hunter McGuire, Jackson’s Civil War surgeon. Winchester Sash and Door’s new factory under E W Church reports strong business growth.

Martinsburg Turner Ashby Camp Hunter McGuire Stonewall Jackson Winchester E. W. Church

Answers to Questions From The Winchester Evening Star

Reader questions answered by the Information Bureau cover topics from astronomy to aviation. Notable entries include sun and moon diameters, King Ranch size, Pepys shorthand, Mussolini flying, U S Navy bird names, Saroyan prize refusal, Stratford mill, Graf Zeppelin, federal fish hatcheries, Lincoln's remark, Lalique glass, song writing, asbestos shingles, chinchilla fur counts, and Marconi parentage.

Parties And Games booklet offered for ten cents

Are You Planning Any Parties For February Are You Planning Any Parties For February Valentine's Day Lincoln's Birthday Washington's Birthday eachoes for a distinctive type of entertainment Novel ideas and suggestions for parties on these dates as well as parties for every season of the year are in cluded in our 44 page booklet PARTIES AND GAMES A special chapter is devoted to children's parties and games You will find it a handy guide to modern entertaining Order your copy now only ten cents postpaid. Use This Coupon Information Bureau The Winchester Evening Star Frederick J Haskin Director Washington DC I enclose herewith TEN CENTS in coin for a copy of the booklet PARTIES AND GAMES Name Street or Rural war or State Mail to Washington DC

Washington Winchester Evening Star Frederick J Haskin Washington, D. C

Seven Lost Questions from The Star Ouizz

A quiz note lists seven questions with a prompt to turn to page 2 for the answers. Items cover origins of Vermont, Washington's river, Jane Eyre author, Napoleon's first wife, electrocution from high tension lines, the Assistant Attorney General for trust busting, Rough Riders association, U S citizenship for Indians, Hamlet’s to be or not to be line, and whether music comes from a flower animal or herb.

Vermont Washington Napoleon Boneparte United States Rough Riders

Esq as suffix replaces Mr prefix in names

A usage note explains that the suffix Esq serves in place of the prefix Mr in names, illustrating correct ordering as "John Doe Esq" rather than "Mr. John Doe, Esq." The guidance clarifies title placement for formal naming conventions.

Esq John Doe

Murder Makes a Hero Elliott Fillion chapter thirty nine

Nancy, Cary, Dave, and Proctor face a police inquiry about Mark Gould’s murder. Captain Lancy and Chief Crane evaluate motives, suspects, and alibis while Kaye confesses love for Dave and resolution to reveal truth. The detective links possible motives to Rand family members and Otis, concluding a capable killer is needed.

Chief Crane Cary Dave Horace Proctor Mark Janet Nancy Kaye Captain Lancy Jabez Captain

Help a Child Give

Poem urging donations to the President's Birthday Fund to aid paralyzed children. Grace England Turner appeals to readers to give a dime or dollar to help a child walk and laugh again, invoking faith and compassion.

Grace England Turner

Neptune Joins Navy From Wyoming CCC Camp

Richard L. Neptune, 19, Akron Ohio, enrolled in a CCC camp at Pinedale Wyoming, has joined the United States Navy.

Salt Lake City Neptune United States Navy Richard L. Neptune Akron Pinedale Wyo

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