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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1940
Page
4
A biblical verse from Isaiah 29 19 highlights joy for the meek and the poor among men rejoicing in the Lord and the Holy One of Israel with prophetic tone. The passage emphasizes divine restoration and spiritual uplift for humble believers.
In a move framed as a shift to alignment with Germany, the Petain regime orders French naval and air forces to attack British ships and bases, suggesting a de facto switch of sides. The action follows Britain's seizure of much of the French fleet at Oran and raises questions about Monroe Doctrine implications and future Allied responses.
Reprinted Baltimore Sun editorial notes James A. Farley holds Roosevelt's confidence on the third term, while the nation awaits the Democratic Convention. Farley may reveal or keep secret the pivotal decision as the country faces a grave crisis and seeks clarity amid a dramatic political guessing game.
The piece lauds General Charles de Gaulle for forming the French National Committee to continue the war from Britain. It notes his clashes with Bordeaux leaders, rejection of Maginot Line tactics, and his push for rapid mechanization. It predicts his role in eventual victory and salutes his patriotism and courage.
In a year of notable records, David Muntzing is reappointed principal of the Bernstown school as Winchester issues over 1,000 marriage licenses to set a new annual high.
Five years ago Col. Ashby Miller of South Stewart Street was elected vice-president of General Mills Corp. A vesper service opened with the congregation of the Christian Church on the lawn of E. W. Cather. Ethiopia urged a League of Nations convocation to resolve its boundary dispute with Italy.
W. W. Glass delivers a radio talk tracing the Winchester Fair’s history. The report notes exports from Virginia last year exceeding 101 million dollars. In golf news, Sandy Baker and Nelson Page set the pace in a men’s tennis tournament at the Golf Club.
German note on the Lusitania sinking displeases official Washington. Handley fund shortage now pegged just over $5 000 not $25 000 as Baltimore American stated. German artillery wrecks cathedrals at Arras, South African Boer forces surrender to Britain. Scott Grant's four cylinder Cadillac touring car bursts into flames in Cooper's repair garage.
Forty years ago Carlin Gray almost lost his hand when a dynamite cap found near his home exploded while he was nearby. In a separate incident Charlie Kirby building a fence for Mr Swimley at Wadesville was nearly scared to death when a three foot black snake ran up his pant leg.
The article argues heredity and environment shape criminals more than gland defects. It explains the pituitary gland governs growth and personality, noting overactivity causes giantism. It discusses experiments on animals, growth reactions, and cautions against self-administered pituitary injections. It mentions X-ray irradiation as a method to regulate secretion.
Cramps in the legs at night are usually harmless muscular cramps, while leg cramps from arterial spasm require exercises and limb elevation. Middle aged individuals should seek medical consultation. The editor notes seven Dr Clendening pamphlets available for 10 cents each.
A reader inquiries column from The Winchester Evening Star outlines brief Q and A on topics from Civil War death rates to U S airports counts, Mountain Lake Virginia altitude, cathedral sizes, relief figures, and French word counts with concise responses and source notes.
The Star Quiz asks seven questions about history and culture including presidents, emperors, and notable works. Topics cover a bachelor president, Imperial Son of Heaven, Lusitania sinking year, Abe Lincoln in Illinois author, The Commoner nickname, Terra firma meaning, Playmates composer, Mrs Roosevelt horseback riding, Columbia River states, and 1940 year length.
A note emphasizes the preferred phrasing in modern usage. It advises replacing the phrase in search for with in search of. The guidance targets clearer, more natural writing and avoids awkward constructions.
Mrs H T Snapp of Opequon asks if Mr Ray Robinson and Mr Fred Thwaite resigned to protest Mr Ansel Solenberger leaving the county board. The editor notes both men have given no public reason for resignations.
The Winchester Evening Star advertises a 48 page guide titled Canning and Preserving with over 100 tested recipes for jellies jams preserves marmalades and pickles. Readers are invited to send ten cents and a coupon to receive the booklet from the Information Bureau in Washington D C.
Linda Avery, a New York models agency receptionist, reenters romance with Ronald Stafford as Mina Nevins, famed actress, crashes dinner with Rob and Linda. Mina warns Linda to stay away from Rob while Rob defends Linda, and Ronnie invites Linda to join a party as Linda plans to reconnect tomorrow.
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