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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
4
Classified and display ad rates are listed for The Winchester Evening Star including 2 cents per word for classified ads with a 25 cent minimum, display ads 45 cents per inch, and advance payment options. Publication details note editor J F Byrd Jr, postal entry, and Associated Press affiliation.
A reflective Bible verse cites Job 14 14 and asserts that death leads to transformation rather than an end. The message echoes on a July 24 1941 page noting enduring life through change.
Governor Price named James A. Anderson to replace Henry G. Shirley as Virginia State Highway Commissioner. Anderson, long head of the VMI civil engineering department, led Virginia's Public Works Administration program in 1933 to 1936 and served overseas in World War I. He now oversees 45,000 miles of road and a 10,000-strong staff.
The piece discusses hay fever as a widespread issue with 2 5 million U S cases and rising. It notes efforts by garden clubs to dispose of ragweed and urges cooperation for sufferers while mentioning Dr James G Munch of Temple University who hinted at a potential drug that offered relief but no cure.
Anews photo from Travers City Michigan dated July 22 shows Elmer Allen, a NYA shop worker, handling a mechanical drill aimed at the stock of a rifle. The caption notes the scene amid current discussions though it adds no dramatic effect.
The piece notes wooden rifles being prepared for training as a substitute for real weapons amid talk in Washington about defense policy. It questions whether to raise a large volunteer force or accelerate equipment and training for the 1,000,000 men awaiting proper instruction.
Reprinted editorial opposes Dr. Charles H. Brown of the American Library Association arguing that colleges should not chase students while praising fierce athletic recruitment. The piece mocks scholarly departments and calls for systematized, relentless competition to attract scholars, claiming reading and thinking suffer.
In historic scenes hounds ridden by masters and huntsmen paraded on bank holidays. Lord Mayor's Show featured the Old Berkeley Hounds led by Mr Stanley Barratt in orange tawny livery. The Isle of Wight Hunt escorted Queen Victoria on August 22 1887 with 24 members in scarlet and black coats.
A Richmond News Leader editorial denounces defeatist critics who predict rapid Moscow, German, or British decline. It argues such talk weakens national resolve and urges readers to strengthen defense and resist surrendering to fear. It warns against listening to “secrets” and urges action over prognostication.
Mary land Open a princess from ter turkey festival in Harrisonburg. Miss Ellen Elizabeth Omer and Mr. Edward Flint are married at the bride's home on the Middle Road.
Five years ago hundreds of Americans depart Spain amid growing fascist advances. Guthridge reports a mysterious summer school at Harrison Lane Teachers College. Mr and Mrs L H Ramey host a large party at Hayfield home.
A UW honors celebration at the Golf Club features Governor’s honors while Joe Flickinger wins the Boys Invitation tennis tournament. The Philadelphia Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals lead the American and National leagues with comfortable margins.
Twenty five years ago the United States weighed purchasing the Danish West Indies for 25 000 dollars while reports say 120 breezes and ice tea ag being oye company i operate in Mexico. The German Kaiser visits troops on the western front as fierce Russian counterattacks occur.
Forty years ago a coroner's jury finds the local electric light company responsible for the deaths of two draymen electrocuted by a live wire in front of the Episcopal church last week. On the hottest night of the summer the common council discusses last winter's coal bill of 78 dollars.
Fort George G. Meade July 24 A former carnival worker Private Charles H Well es of Virginia praised Army grub yet proposed a strange bedtime snack of two 30 watt light bulbs with a cocktail glass for dessert He also said he eats razor blades but not at bedtime and won a prize pair of rubber beach slippers he threatened to eat before breakfast He toured with a carnival before joining the army.
In European politics Reg used to mean an anarchist who practiced or advocated violence. Hence the revolutionary army of the Bolsheviks in Russia was called Red Russia.
Arthur Knock writes on military pressure and the draft. The column questions if Hershey as director of selective service is only acting. The piece reflects on public interest and national impact of draft policy.
The text notes Dr. Clarence Dykstra as the sole director appointee, denying an acting director role for Hershey. It argues Gullion and Hershey were considered for a balance of military and civilian control, citing World War I precedents with Crowder and fears of a full military-led draft.
Desensitization or vaccine treatment for hay fever, using hypodermic injections, is advised to begin preseason or perennial programs. The approach aims to reduce sneezing and eye irritation, with August 15 as a typical North American hay fever start. Permanent desensitization is not possible. annual treatment continues for many patients.
Sadie Thompson reflects on rain soaked misery and its effects on home life. Salt cling in the cellar, mold forms, roofs leak, and weeds invade as you stay indoors and old books gather dust. The piece links weather to mood and social friction.
The passage credits Dr Dykstra with selecting Hershey to lead the draft operation. Hershey lacking initial draft experience but studying the process closely, leads with delegated authority while Dykstra remains largely a guiding name. The draft is described as democratic, well run, with few blunders and high public confidence.
The author argues against replacing Dr Dykstra with an inexperienced civilian, warning such a move would dismay the army and provoke national dissatisfaction. The piece endorses recognizing dedicated work with proper promotion rather than keeping an acting director.
Fragmented items ask about the American region, cricket reference, and Shakespearean characters. Likely a page 2 answer key note to turn page for solutions.
Fragmentary text mentions a crepenien and resin and a plan to John and me. The readable bits imply a casual or misheard note about a plan or project but lack clear context or actions.
Clem Pizzutelli, a 56 year old grocer in Monongahela, installs a 150 dollar 823 foot billboard listing debtors after years of unpaid accounts. Within days five customers pay up and fourteen more settle back to 1928 dates, as he laments unpaid debts while noting his business has dwindled from nineteen stores to one.
A reader can obtain information by writing Winchester Star Information on Frederic J. and enclosing three cents for reply.
The text presents a series of quiz-like Q and A items covering citizenship loyalty, presidential quotes, cod fish eggs, French weekday names, equatorial capitals, U.S. framing time, Clar ence Darrow funeral notes, and the meaning behind the name Mark Twain. Distinct names include Winfield Scott Hancock and Clarence Darrow, with locations such as Jackson Park and Quito.
A 48 page booklet outlines scientific methods for home canning and preserving. It covers jellies jams marmalades fruit butters and pickles with over a hundred tested recipes. The canning season is here get busy now and order today for ten cents postpaid.
The Winchester Evening Star notes the Information Bureau in Washington D C offering a booklet on canning and preserving with a mailed request of ten cents enclosed in paper. Frederic J. Haskin directs the service and provides contact details for rural state residents seeking the booklet.
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