Joy in Churchgoing Reflected in Psalm Verse
A brief devotional note from July 11 1940 centers on the desire to dwell in the house of the Lord and seek his beauty. The scripture cited is Psalms 27 4 highlighting devotion and temple worship.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
4
Orphans of The Storm Reach Montreal and The United States
The refugee children from England arrive in Montreal and the United States as war threatens Europe. Thousands more are expected to travel weekly, with quotas and paid passage shaping who can enter. Americans express welcome and concern for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
America
War Cycle In Carthay China War Fourth Year Of Struggle
The piece notes China’s four years of gallant resistance against Japanese aggression. It argues Japan broke peace treaties first with Manchuria in 1931, while praising Chinese endurance and highlighting fatigue on both sides as the war continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Manchuria
Churchill Defends Naval Action Against French Ships
Reprinted editorial praising Churchill’s stance as the Royal Navy engaged French warships off Oran and Mers El Kebir. It argues officers faced a grim dilemma between mutiny and aiding France’s fate and asserts Britain would have erred had it failed to prevent ships from falling into Nazi hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Register
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Oran
Mers el- Kebir
United States
Royal Navy
Norway
Dunkirk
Robert E. Lee
France
Berlin
Britain
Algiers
Mr. Churchill
Germany
Italy
Finland's candle shines on in moral trials
The Oregonian notes Finland as a beacon of virtue amid global peril. It argues that decency and gratitude endure, while false light fades, and preserves faith that truth will prevail despite hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Portland
Finland
Shirley Temple Earned 1938 Salary Tops Knudsen By $4000
The New York Times notes Shirley Temple earned $307,014 in 1938, surpassing General Motors president William S. Knudsen by $4,000. The piece explains Hollywood pay swings and how child stars face fading stardom, with Temple retiring from films within 18 months after a noted decline in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Temple
William S. Knudsens
Shirley
General Motors
Hollywood
McNutt Named Federal Security Administrator. All-Star Game Result
One year ago Paul V. McNutt, then high commissioner for the Philippine Islands, was appointed Federal Security Administrator by President Roosevelt. In baseball, an American League team defeated the Nationals 3 to 1 in the annual All Star game. local youth Joe Dart fractured his arm at Front Royal recreation club while playing pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul V. McNutt
U. S
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
Nationals
Joe Dart
Front Royal Recreation Club
Italy masses troops for quick embarkation to Africa
A five year old report notes Italy mobilizes troops for speedy deployment to Africa amid unresolved border tensions with Ethiopia. A Georgian youth steals a car, wrecks it twice near Winchester, and attempts to sell it for 20 dollars before police detain them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Africa
Ethiopia
Georgia
Winchester
Bread price cut by wholesalers meets steady retail cost
Wholesalers lower bread to a half cent per loaf while retailers keep selling at the same price. The article notes a trade protection trend in Great Britain as the apple embargo grows, reflecting broader economic pressures. Mrs. Sarah Harrison, sister of Judge T W Harrison, dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Barr
Great Britain
Sarah Harrison
T. W. Harrison
Thyroid Gland Misunderstood And Treatments Outlined
Medical note explains thyroid roles with pituitary adrenals and pancreas. It describes goiter significance, effects of deficiency, and the use of thyroid extract to restore function in minor forms, with caution on dosage and medical supervision.
Answers To Questions From The Winchester Information Bureau
Reader questions cover broadcasting payments to the New York Yankees for 1940, the potto animal, the Rock of Chickamauga, the St Valentine’s Day massacre, World War trenches rent, early telephone operators, Eli Whitney firearms manufacture, number of post offices, Lincoln vice presidents, a poem poll, drownings in 1939, and commonly mispronounced words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Yankees
Clarke courtly couple wed as fair row unsettles wine prizes
Twenty five years ago Miss Janie Cooper and Mr. Robert Carper of Clarke courtly were married on June 24, it is announced. W. P. Massey hosts the Mutual Farmers Club and urges Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Fair Society not to offer prizes for wines. Germany fails to answer U S demands after free neutrals sea but U S ships continue unmolested through war zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Cooper
Robert Carper
Clarke Courtly
W. P. Massey
Mutual Farmers Club
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Fair Society
Germany
America
U. S
Woolen mill project funded by Winchester backers
Four decades back the Crashford brothers secured $25,000 from local businessmen to build a woolen mill in Winchester that would create hundreds of jobs. William D. Lee, an 84 year old county farmer, works hay on the hottest day of the year without harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Crashford Brothers
William D. Lee
The Star Quiz Answers On Page Two
A quiz page lists seven questions covering U S presidents constitutional signatories journalism figures Lloyd George age limits in Congress territorial ownership of the Dodecanese postal rights and a king of Egypt plus a request about rainbow colors and a blind poet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Egypt
Common Editorial Note on Contractions and Phrasing
A guide stresses avoiding phrases like cannot and cannot seem. It advises using clear direct wording such as seem unable or do not seem able. The aim is precise communication and professional tone.
Everyday Science Booklet Promises Answers to Common Questions
The Winchester Evening Star offers a 48 page booklet Everyday Science in the language of the layman. It covers stars weather animals plants earth features and mind studies. Send ten cents with name address to Information Bureau Washington DC for a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Passions, schemes and romances in a theater world
In a melodramatic chapter, Linda balances love with Ronnie while Mina Nevins pursues Robert. Caroline offers support as Terry signs a big radio contract with Mina. Linda wrestles with jealousy, secrecy, and the lure of stardom amid shifting loyalties and looming consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Markley
Irl
Robert Barton
Young
Terry Bane Ravensman
Terry
Caroline Pickard
Mina Nevins
Robert
Linda
Bob
Ronnie
Landa
Caroline
Mina
Idaho
Sarah
Mina Nevirfs
Rob
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