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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1939
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star lists classified rates at 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, display ads by 9 PM the prior day, and transient rates at 45 cents per inch. Subscription prices shown include carrier and mail options with monthly and weekly terms. The page ends with a religious verse from John 17:4.
The article warns that the federal deficit reached 3.5 billion dollars, elevating the national debt to 40 billion. It argues that continued deficits under the New Deal will persist until national income rises, challenging the viability of government finances and forecasting financial disaster if policy does not change.
The piece argues July 4 as a celebration of patriotic devotion while warning against nationalist excess and totalitarian uniformity. It urges sober thinking, mutual give and take, and the need for nations to subordinate narrow interests to the global welfare, defining the patriot as one who enlarges a nation’s contribution to civilization.
The National Economy League reports seven years of relief spending totaling about 20.5 billion dollars with 22 million people receiving aid. WPA costs exceed estimates, and state local burdens rose despite federal relief growth. A cooperative system of state local relief with federal aid is proposed as the remedy.
The quiz asks what the LL B degree stands for which is Bachelor of Laws and prompts recalling historical details about legal education in the early 20th century.
The guidance directs avoiding the phrase consenting opinion and instead uses asenting opinion. This rule highlights a common error in quoting judges and stresses precise phrasing in legal writing.
For the second time in many years, members of the Woore family, who settled in this section 70 years ago, gathered for a reunion at Strother Shermans. Over 100 members of the local Elks Club enjoyed their annual outing at Berry's Ferry on Shenandoah River. Frederick County growers face a promising peach crop per Winchester Laboratory.
Five years ago Mrs. Charles Moore of Reynolds Store district was badly scared when a snake crawled up the chair she sat in in her yard. Council refused a permit to erect two slaughter houses within city limits. Miss Lillis Greenwalt and Mr. Holmes Spence wed by Rev. E. B. McGukin at the bride's Albin home.
Miss Pauline Mosby Coleman announces engagement to John Blackwell granddaughter of Confederate Col Mosby. Rev Dr George A Richars elected head of the college or church body.
Eleanor Parrish embraces a calmer home life in Somerset with Phil and children. The family enjoys simple pleasures on beaches and bikes, while Eleanor eyes a studio future and a writerly public. A Wells visit hints at social circles and a planned dinner. The telegram from Hollywood promises further developments.
The Alliance of Reformed Churches faces a case involving three young local boys who robbed Braithwaite store on Main Street. Officers weigh actions as the youths show little remorse.
At a Mutual Farmer's Club meeting 8 L Lupton warned 800 county children grow up ignorant due to missing educational facilities. Dr W P McGuire M M Lynch and R G Williams win re election as Handley Trustees by Common Council as dry laws close over many West Virginia saloons.
Forty years ago Dr. P. W. Boyd Jr observes the first anniversary of his practice. Local firemen prepare to attend a state convention at Newport News. Joe Kiger announces. Herman Cochran suffers much pain from a badly injured eyeball.
Virginia farmers are urged to stay vigilant and informed as agricultural issues unfold. The Covington Virginian editorial emphasizes practical farming strategies, market awareness, and timely decisions facing rural communities in the state.
A survey of 32 000 farmers across 35 states shows 79 percent in Virginia read a daily newspaper. The study, aimed at farming practices and fertilizer use, notes a 10 percent gain since ten years ago and attributes this to farmers’ need to follow world and national events affecting prices and methods.
A compiled set of reader questions and expert answers covers Grant’s name origins, Carlsbad Caverns age, wood tick prevalence, US territorial definitions, small turkey timelines, fingernail spots, cent coin history, Bell telephone case, twenty one gun salute origins, and older stained glass thickness. The responses identify key facts and dates.
A 32 page booklet offering puzzles word plays enigma maze and simple magic with full illustrations. Promoted as recreative yet sharpening for the mind and suitable for parties at home. Ten cents postpaid coupon to Information Bureau Washington DC.
A disjointed OCR puzzle clue set from King Features Syndicate 1999 listing. Contains scattered across and down entries with partial words, abbreviations, and mismatched fragments, requiring a cryptic crossword style fill from unspecified grid.
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