Advertising and subscription rates page from 1939 paper
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising rates for classified and display ads with 2 cents per word and 10 cents per line for memorials, 45 cents per inch for display, and various subscription options by carrier. Date shown is Thursday July 2, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenney- Woodward and Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Triumph Over Death Imagery Cited in Corinthians Verse
A fragmentary quotation from Corinthians proclaims victory over mortality with belief in immortality. The text references the moment incorruption puts on immortality and fulfillment of scripture, framed as triumphant.
New York Fair Faces Decline and Backlash
Report on the New York World’s Fair showing weak attendance averaging just over 100000 daily and rising costs. The event trims prices and halts acts as exhibitors blame union demands and public indifference. Local merchants and amusements voice frustration over the underwhelming response and lasting impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martes
Mersine Foch
Grovel Whalen
T& Nes
Pledged To Economy by Roosevelt Editorial Teaches Urgency
Franklin D. Roosevelt writes on fiscal danger and national recovery. The piece warns deficits totaling about five billion dollars threaten banking stability unemployment and an orderly credit foundation. It urges immediate decisive action and economic restraint to avert further decline.
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Congress
United States
Aecesph
Tourists flee Italian Tyrol as German crowds flood Danzig
The New York Times reports a wave of travelers leaving Bolzano for the Free City of Danzig, all Germans, who roam city streets and drill in fields. The piece notes Mussolini and Hitler ramping up tensions, threatening tourism and stirring a travel movement in Poland.
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New York Times
Bolzano
Tyrol
Free
Danzig
Italy
Baltic
Mussolini
Brenner
Hitler
England
Leadership of God Must Be Recognized
A columnist urges recognizing divine leadership in all spheres of life from government to business. The piece argues God’s leadership is universal and within individuals guiding conscience and character, and that obedience to this leadership strengthens democracy and society.
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God
David Lawrence
United States
Congress
White House
The Daily Quiz Answers To Seven Tricky Questions
A seven item quiz with questions on indigo origins, square inches in a foot, kleptomania, plural of tempo, Sagebrush State nickname for Nevada, relation of George V to the Kaiser, composer of the Unfinished Symphony, minting place, bank holiday date, and falcons’ avian family.
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George V
England
Today’s Common Error Guide for Editors
A concise note explains a common error in writing and editing. It warns against omitting specified words and illustrates how to handle tricky phrasing without altering meaning. The guidance emphasizes careful proofreading to preserve intended intent and clarity.
Major film firms sued as government probes industry control
Government sues eight major film companies alleging virtual control of the motion picture industry. Police seek burglars who stole expensive equipment from the Health Center bowling alley. National guardsmen from Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia surround Winchester for mimic warfare.
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Health
Winchester
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Middletown Grange Holds Annual Farmers Picnic
Five years ago the Middletown Grange, mother of valley groups, held its annual farmers picnic. E Blair Sheetz was named desk clerk of the Hotel Jack to succeed George R Barr, now manager of the Charles Town hostelery. The Round Hill school was renovated with two large rooms added as part of consolidation.
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Middletown
E. Blair Sheetz
Jack
George R. Barr
Charles Town
Round Hill
Copeland Bonds Arthur Jones in Embezzlement Case
A. T. Copeland of Chicago Wool Co posts bond for Arthur Jones who was recently indicted by a grand jury for embezzling funds from Jones Woolen Mill. Judge K M Landis receives the American Legion distinguished service award. Lutherans celebrate centennial of their synod at Woodstock church.
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T. A. Copeland
Chicago Wool Co
Arthur Jones
Jones
K. M. Landis
American Legion
Valley
Woodstock Church
Co I Ships to Gordonsville for Militia Drill
Twenty five years ago officers and members of Company I entrain for Gordonsville Virginia where they will join 2 000 other state militiamen in a mimic warfare exercise. Mrs Callie Bruce Oldham hosts a summer dance for daughter Elsie at the Winchester Inn. Mayor Julian Ward writes in favor of a city manager plan in a letter to The Star.
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Co. I
Gordonsville
Callie Bruce Oldham
Elsie Oldham
Winchester Inn
Julian Ward
the Star
Lovers barred from license attempt wed in Hagerstown reception held
Forty years ago two youths unable to secure a license fled to Hagerstown Maryland where they were stopped by the girl's father who later gave consent. A reception followed at Arthur Leafe's new home ahead of a mid summer dance at Rouss Hall. Luther Brown injured his thumb with a cleaver at the local meat market.
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Hagerstown
Arthur Leafe
Rouss Hall
Luther Brown
Forties Era Central Press Association Chapter Note
A brief note from Central Press Association Chapter Forty Eight describing authorship and release terms.
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Por
Central Press Association
Chapter
Symphony of a Silent Promise in an Evening Room
Eleanor Parrish plans a twelve twenty five train stop as her son presses for a boat trip. A charged moment for Phil and Eleanor reveals long held tensions, a shift in family power, and a rekindled shared memory sparked by a night of quiet, domestic suspense.
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Eleanor
Phil
Tim
Speed
Jessica
Sonny
Eleanor Parrish
Son
Washingtons false teeth burial claim and incubator history
A Q and A item notes Isaac Greenwood asserting that George Washington was buried with false jaws bearing human teeth made by his father, and states the dentures were ivory or elephant tooth. It also mentions Dr Tarnier constructing the first incubator in 1880 and its use at Paris Maternity.
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George Ashington
A. S. MA
Isaac John Greenwood
John Greenwood
Washington
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Dr. Tarnier
Paris
Amora Ee
War Correspondents Arch Memorial at Gapland Maryland
Answers to questions cover the 1896 War Correspondents Arch erected by George Alfred Townsend on his Gapland estate Maryland inscription honors army correspondents and artists 1861 65. Also includes fog water content estimates basing on visibility. Maurice Evans actor biography notes. Wide Buenos Aires avenue 460 feet.
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George Alfred Townsend
Gapland
Maryland
Buenos Aires
Red Letter Edition New Testament Offer
Public appeal offers a 254 page red letter New Testament with supplementary material and name index of biblical entities. Priced at 20 cents handling charge plus a coupon from Information Bureau Washington with sender details and coin enclosed.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Hollywood Musings on Biopics and Bets on Stars
Comment by Jimmy Fidler notes Hollywood biopics inviting lawsuits from relatives and fans. He cites Jesse James, Fanny Brice, and Mae West, plus anecdotes about Carmen, hunches, and a long list of on set quirks and talent happenings in 1939 Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Nick
Twentieth Century-Fox
Jesse James
Mr. James
Fanny Brice
Fanny
Washington Square
Nicky Arnstein
John Barrymore
Eleanor Powell
Bette Davis
Mae West
Joe Schildkraut
Pet Peevas
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