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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1940
Page
4
A sermon at Winchester Evening Star reflects on courage and faith, citing 1 John 4 18 and urging believers to overcome fear through perfect love amid church teachings and community worship.
The piece weighs the dangers of overblown ambition among youth. It argues that relentless pursuit of high power can lead to wasted time and missed chances, while promoting steady effort and fidelity as reliable rewards. It also notes competition, dishonesty, and market limits.
The piece explains hay fever causes and notes health authorities blame rag weed for pollen spread. It mentions that some individuals react to various plants from roses onward and that there is no cure beyond avoiding growth and seasonal cutting of rag weed. It adds seaside resorts use oil to control mosquitoes and weed cutting aids relief.
The Newport News Daily Press notes former premier Eduard Daladier and several cabinet members have been arrested by the Vichy regime and will be tried in France. The piece compares potential fates to past leaders banished or confined by victors and warns of ongoing purges to remove resistance.
The passage argues that leaders pay for failure with oblivion and insists harsh treatment of Daladier would backfire, potentially turning him into a rallying point against the Petain and Nazi influence. It contends no nation bears sole moral high ground in punishing others.
A bartender inspired a letter published today to start the Daily Bread Club. Three men organized the club to set aside 25 cents a day for war relief, aiding hungry victims in Europe. The gesture aims to show democracy’s heart through voluntary giving amid ongoing conflict this summer.
Edward R. Stettinius, in charge of material procurement for the National Defense Advisory Commission, says the overall situation is more hopeful than expected. He notes progress on rubber, plans for synthetic rubber reaching engineering stage, and potential to end dependence on imports if restrictions bite.
Mrs E Liewllyn Bull a Clarke county resident dies in a New York hospital. Evans Prod Co leases new building on the fairgrounds from A C Oates to make fruit and vegetable packages. Nancy Harbaugh of Mt View wins dress contest at Blacksburg.
Bre men at New York harbor shelled by communists tearing Nazi flag from the mast. Williams S. Yates brakeman is critically hurt when his leg is crushed beneath a train in local B and O yards. R Lee Stickel of Handley faculty speaks at Stickel family reunion in Hagerstown.
Examination shows the diary of Frank G. Weaver contains Civil War data. Temperature climbs from 93 to above 100 degrees. Miss Ella Brown hosts a miscellaneous shower for friends.
Twenty five years ago tourists traveled by car setting a regional record as prominent city residents visited local hotels. Russian forces halt Hindenburg era shock troops on the eastern front. Hans warns neutral shipping to avoid contraband. Valley turnpike resurfacing mixes crushed stone and heavy tar between here and Hillman's toll gate.
Forty years ago no paper for this date appears in the files of The Star, leaving a missing issue notice and archival gap for the period.
Dr Logan Clendening notes infant mortality in 1900 New York at 160 per thousand now about 50. Prenatal care could cut early deaths from 178 to 15 per thousand. Preventable causes include prematurity birth injuries and infections. Eight pamphlets priced at 10 cents each offered by the paper for readers.
A compiled Q and A column answers readers on topics from ships in Europe to Haydn, Japan distance, and U S vice presidents. It covers pilot licenses, star charts, British battleships, and Washington University area history with concise factual replies.
Straight questions invite answers about Kohlrabi as vegetable Maine capital movement by edge air telegraph versus telephone first message Hoover nomination Boston Police poll citizenship loss enlist Canadian Army Crito cock to Aesculapius air pressure drum weight in water which leader on third ballot at Republican convention
A concise note urges avoiding vague praise and adopting precise wording. The guidance favors direct expressions over casual filler to sharpen communication and reduce ambiguity.
Promote a home canning guide offering more than 100 tested recipes and latest science findings. A Washington information bureau brochure urges readers to order the CANNING AND PRESERVING booklet for ten cents postpaid with coupon.
Linda buys a paper at a corner stand and discovers Ronnie Stafford is engaged to Sarah Markley. The news unsettles Linda who hopes to marry Ronald and join his tour while weighing distrust of Sarah and worry for Caroline. She plans to attend the show with Ronnie, then faces a spilled milk shake孤 and a ruined moment.
Irving Berlin gives all proceeds from God Bless America to a trust for the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. Trustees include Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Herbert Bayard Swope and Gene Tunney. Royalties exceed 40000 and rise as the song sweeps the nation.
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