Winchester Evening Star rates and publication note 1939
The Winchester Evening Star announces advertising rates and policy for classifieds and display ads, including 2 cents per word minimum 25 cents, 9 PM pre-publication deadline, and a 45 cents per inch transient rate. It lists circulation and subscription prices, and notes Associated Press affiliation. The issue date is Saturday July 22 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nations
Tenneyward and Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Associated Press
God Keeps Faith With Israel Verse Quoted
A biblical verse from Isaiah 42 3 is cited noting that a bruised reed shall not be broken and a smoking flax shall not be quenched, signaling divine commitment to truth and judgment.
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Israel
Two Defeats Hit the New Deal in Congress
The House approved an extensive probe of the National Labor Relations Board by a 254 to 134 vote, reflecting public dissatisfaction. Howard W. Smith led the measure, with AFL President William Green framing the board as an era’s adjunct. A second blow came as the Hatch Bill to ban politics in relief and curb federal political activity passed the House 189 to 103, amid Roosevelt’s opposition and concerns about using relief for political ends.
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House of Representatives
Green
American Federation of Labor
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt
House
Congress
Hatch
Harry Hopkins
Businessman’s Friend or Foe in Roosevelt Era Debate
The piece argues Roosevelt’s anti business stance has failed to reduce unemployment since 1933 while praising his neutrality stance. It questions whether his new concern for business signals a policy shift or mere rhetoric and notes a broader debate over government spending and payroll expansion.
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Roosevelt
Congress
State Hull
Back in Favor Churchill for Cabinet Post Amid War Criticism
The piece argues Winston Churchill deserves a cabinet role again after his WWI leadership at the Admiralty and notes his Dardanelles setback and later vindication. It suggests Chamberlain’s opposition blocks his appointment but contends Churchill would harden Germany’s stance against appeasement and bolster resolve in crisis.
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England
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Churchill
Dardenelles
Turkey
Austria
Neville Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Germany
Seven quiz questions from The Daily Quiz page two
The list asks seven questions about geography history measurements and notable facts including: principal river of Venezuela the author who wrote an epitaph how many quarts in a peck year of Boston Tea Party stories in the RCA Building the pronunciation of predatory location of Widows Tears falls degree for Ph D and animal producing Hudson seal plus Maryland’s state nickname.
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Venezuela
Boston
New York City
State
Maryland
Today’s Common Error CitesPolite Response Shift
A guidance note urges replacing confrontational phrases with concise replies. It recommends saying right as a compact response and avoiding confrontations in social or formal settings. The emphasis is on maintaining calm and direct communication.
Wages Cut at Virginia Woolen Co and Local Happenings
Officials announce an August 1 wage reduction of 12 1 2 percent at Virginia Woolen Co to meet competition while promising continued employment. Francis Funk and Trooper Prillaman spent an evening in Opequon hunting frogs with two water moccasins found. Mrs Louis Baker is named second vice president of Winchester Clarke Garden Club succeeding Mrs Fred Read Jr who resigned.
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Virginia Woolen Co
Francis Funk
Trooper Prillaman
Opequon
Louis Baker
Winchester-Clarke Garden Club
Fred Read, Jr
Berryville Avenue Petition Urges Street Completion
Over 115 property owners on Berryville avenue sign a petition presented to the city council urging completion of the street. Lower gasoline prices spread as several county stations sell for 18 cents a gallon. A town meeting of citizens and ministers forms a Decency League to censor moving pictures.
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Berryville Avenue
Sis
Ten Years Ago In Brief
Paul Ensongia aged five recovering from severe facial burns sustained from gasoline. J Herbert Brumback injured while destroying stumps with dynamite on a farm near Middletown. Miss Lois Lee Orndorff and Mr Harry C Lewis, both of Frederick County, wed in marriage.
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Paul Ensognia
J. Herbert Brumback
Middletown
Lois Lee Orndorff
Harry C. Lewis
Frederick County
Death of Capt Charles H Hardy longtime city official
Twenty five years ago Capt Charles H Hardy former city postmaster and head of Friendship Fire Co. died at his home. Capt T J Trier urges residents to conserve water as springs run at capacity. The Omnibus claim bill for Civil War Virginia property damage has good prospects in the Senate.
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Charles H. Hardy
Friendship Fire Co
T. J. Trier
Virginia
Senate
Mount Hebron to host world’s finest mausoleum
Forty years ago C B Rouss began erecting a marble mausoleum in Mt Hebron cemetery using 500 tons of marble. Mrs R M Ward hosts a reception for her niece Miss Elizabeth Dame. Eggs are 9 cents a dozen and butter 12 cents.
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C. B. Rouss
Mt. Hebron
Wings of Youth
Sarah Anne Melton, a minister's daughter, learns Jack Courtney’s coast-to-coast flight sparks gossip. A newspaper call hints at her as his girl, while Bing Wells digs for her heart as Judith Drake’s circle watches. The tale tees up a romance across fame and distance.
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Sarah Anne Melton
Judith Drake
Luxury
Jack Courtney
Pacific
Sarah Anne
San Francisco
Miss Melton
Jack
Sally Anne
Airways
Ted Evans
The
Dispatch
Hawaii
Courtney
Golden Coast
Bing Wells
Judith
Annie
Corrinne
Bing
Judy
History of horse racing from ancient Egypt to England
A concise survey outlines racing from Thothmes I’s papyrus and Solomon’s Egyptian-bred horses to Greek Olympic racing, Rome, and early English contests under James I. It notes later developments and the spread of the sport across civilizations.
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L. K
Thothmes I
Africa
Solomon
Egypt
Greece
Rome
England
James I
Annual Events Across the United States Revealed
A 48 page Information Bureau booklet surveys big yearly celebrations in every state with pictures and state profiles. Published to entice readers to order a copy for ten cents, it promises lively depictions of national gatherings and crowd events across the union.
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United States
Union
The
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Hollywood Critics Slam Studio Motives and Promotions
Jimmy Fidler reports on a risky studio culture where promotions rely on favoritism and fame rather than merit. He cites Mr. Storm as an Advertising and Publicity Director hire and notes the tension with new expertise. The column blends gossip with industry critique and quirky notes on stars and productions.
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Hollywood
Mr. Storm
White House
United Press
Samuel Goldwyn
Jimmy Roosevelt
Roosevelt
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