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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
4
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A brief religious feature for the July 2 1940 issue presents John 8 12 as I am the light of the world with guidance for readers seeking spiritual illumination.
Apple growers at the Appalachian Apple Association meeting adopted a plan to remove marginal trees and curb cull apples. The flood of low grade fruit dumping onto markets each fall keeps prices low and harms good apples sales, despite favorable market conditions.
Fruit grower leaders call for widespread written agreements by growers to halt selling cull apples below utility or No. 1 half grade. They warn legislative fixes may be needed if voluntary drives fail and cite the Appalachian Apple Association’s partial reach as progress.
The passage weighs when to halt Hitler with rival claims across Vienna Rhineland Munich and earlier moments. It recalls Woodrow Wilsons League of Nations idea a peace police and notes partisan contrasts between Henry Cabot Lodge and Wilson while hinting at broader historical judgments.
The piece argues Lodge’s fierce opposition weakens the League as it yields to protect America. It notes Japan’s Manchuria seizure, Mussolini’s Ethiopia move, and Hitler’s Austria annexation, suggesting Western powers fail to act to defend civilization.
Reprinted editorial notes Wendell Willkie wins the Republican nomination after Virginia’s 16 votes push him over the top on a sixth ballot. The piece contrasts Willkie’s rise with Taft and Dewey factions, praising new blood in the party and predicting an independent platform from the 1940 nominee.
The piece notes English resolve in World War II, quoting Ruth Drummond on faith, courage, and public opinion. It reflects England standing alone yet confident that honor is unbreakable and that right will prevail, despite Nazi and Bolshevik threats.
France and England renew aid pledges to Poland in case of invasion by Germany. Broadway star Tom Powers arrives to direct and play lead in Little Theatre's production of Outward Bound. Mr and Mrs Alfred McDonald announce the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital on June 24.
City sergeant and fire chief C. Lee Barr dies while returning from Shenandoah river area near Berryville. Separate item announces engagement of Miss Mary Ruth DeWitt and Mr John Thomas Kremer. Also notes Fred and Al Key set a 648 hour flight record aboard plane Ole Miss.
Miss Catherine Chrismore and Capt. Paul Hart man are to be married on Monday. R. E. Herr Jr. recovers from serious injuries in a recent automobile crash. J. W. Morrison finds a blue thistle on his farm growing to 51 inches tall.
Father John McVerry, priest at Sacred Heart Church, receives a party from co workers to mark the 45th anniversary of his ordination into the Catholic Church. Miss Mary Evelyn Kelchner and Mr Ernest G Webber wed at Sacred Heart Church. Germans sink another British passenger vessel the Armenian with loss of several American lives.
Miss Ethel Smoke Miss Bessie Shull and Miss Julia Jekins finish just behind Miss Lela Baker in the Star's popularity contest. Sheriff Harry Gore issues a public notice that he has shaved his red whiskers. Herman Cochran suffers a badly injured eyeball.
Dr. Logan Clendening discusses swimming as a full body exercise and tackles nasal and ear infection risks. He cites Dr. J Marshall Taylor noting pools with high fresh water flow and low bacteria, plus anatomy factors, hippo mouth closures, and how proper breathing protects nose and ears.
A reader Q A series offers factual answers on life spans fingerprints art and furniture. Topics include Galapagos giant tortoises ages 200 years Duncan Phyfe early Albany work decline after 1820 Polynesian speech rate fingerprint transfer US life insurance assets about 29.15 billion and travel wisdom from Lord Chesterfield.
The quiz asks seven questions on topics from history language military units astronomy and geography. It inquires about Joan of Arc the Maid of Orleans the Devil Dogs unit a French translation of Till we meet again customs and which department handles collections moon phases cause by rotation or revolution a German dive bomber name five former heavyweight champions Joe Louis faced a distant US territory the country called The Land of the Rose and the time indicated by four bells in the morning watch.
The Reverend Mr. Jones led a Sunday service at the downtown church addressing community concerns. Parishioners reported a hopeful mood as he urged unity and charity amid local challenges.
The bulletin on HOUSE ANTS describes ant species around homes and lawns, their habits, effective baits, and other control methods in clear language. Order a copy for five cents postage and handling with the enclosed coupon to the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington D C.
Linda Avery, a receptionist, rekindles with Ronald Stafford, a rising trumpet star, while Sarah Markley schemes to win him. Robert Barton befriends Linda as a tense love triangle unfolds with social intrigue and a hungry young model named Caroline drawing sympathy. The tale weaves music, ambition, and old flames into a dramatic social page moment.
Linda Avery confronts Sarah Markley on the hotel balcony as they vie for Ronnie’s affection during a high society party. Linda insists Ronnie is free and unlandable, while Sarah vows to win him at all costs, setting a tense, taunting scene amid the night’s glow.
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