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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1941
Page
4
A brief devotional line from July 30 1941 urges readers to search for the kingdom within and listen to guidance. It encourages personal reflection and faith, citing Job 23 3 as a source for seeking spiritual insight.
The piece outlines a 1930s view that war would hinge on blockades. Britain aimed to starve Germany of supplies while Hitler sought to cut Britain off from food and resources. It notes limited German gains, European disruption, and a potential push to choke the North Atlantic by autumn as the war’s first stage centers on restricting food and goods.
The Army proposal to remove enforced service limits faces compromise. Senator Lister Hill supports a one year cap on extensions to unite support and project abroad. The plan would not force duration service on peacetime draftees and would allow testing whether longer service is necessary for national safety.
Cincinnati uses a 10 second stop watch in marked speed check zones to slow motorists and reduce injuries and deaths. The program began in March after court, safety groups, and citizens approved an educational campaign. Police note a 10 percent drop in fatalities and 38 tower accidents compared with last year.
The association notes motorists no longer gaze in rear mirrors but focus on upcoming speed-check zones. They say this shift reduces accidents as drivers pay attention to the highway ahead.
The editor writes from a weekend stay at a Virginia resort during a vacation cut into weekend bits. He enjoys small luxuries like clean sheets and morning papers and observes hotel guests, noting how appearance signals social standing and wealth.
The Tidewater Times critiques Vincent Lopez proposed edits to The Star Spangled Banner arguing the song's difficulty alienates singers. It notes the 12 note vocal range and part singing gaps, praising Lopez for aiming to ease high treble passages while noting DAR support.
Lefty Lake, a Class A pitcher once with Winchester, pitched for The Park team in a victory over Perry Smith's Irville nine. Mr and Mrs Frank Miller announce the marriage of their daughter Louise to Mr James Mathers on July 21. Hundreds of out of state couples arrive in Winchester on the eve of the mandatory medical examination for marriage licenses.
Five years ago Alf Landon declares support for labor organization as a Republican candidate. Milk prices in Winchester rise one cent a pint due to bad weather and higher feed costs. Loyalist and Fascist troops clash around Madrid in broad front lines, many in plain clothes.
Ten years ago Boyd Hinton was injured when the van he drove upset and rolled over a bank on a road east of the city. Russell Boardman and John Polando, who left New York yesterday, landed in Istanbul and claim the record for their 5,000 mile non stop flight. Forty seven fire companies notified officials they will attend the State Volunteer Firemen's convention to be held here early in August.
Twenty five years ago the Department of Agriculture promotes the sheep industry among small east coast farmers. Married men in Company I now on the Texas border may be sent home soon. Station Fries in a Ford and a B&O freight train collide at Baker street crossing. Three big Hun airships raid London at midnight but many bombs fail to explode.
Frederick county 1942 wheat allotment expected at 32 percent below the 10 year average. The 12 662 acres figure is announced by E M Funk AAA chairman. Allotments will be sent to farmers soon. Last year’s reduction was 21 percent.
Ralph Shockey spoke at the Lions meeting about the International convention in New Orleans with delegates from distant countries including China. President Pat Barr outlined attendance rules to be observed next year. A Lions picnic is set for Wednesday August 6 at Cacapon State Park starting at 2 PM with expected large turnout.
This column lauds Fiorello LaGuardia Bob Moses and Douglas MacArthur as valuable American leaders. It extols MacArthur as military pro consul in the Orient and lauds LaGuardia for public service while noting his bid for reelection and the importance of national recognition.
The speaker recalls Arthur MacArthur as a West Point classmate in a tight cohort of about 50 during Civil War days. He argues their intimate knowledge of each other’s characters influenced campaigns, as opposing generals and their staffs understood likely moves and plans.
Dr. Logan Clendening argues swimming is the best natural full body exercise and explains how it engages nearly every muscle while noting potential nasal and ear issues. He cites Drs. Taylor Mahoney Mezz and Metz on nose protection, and includes reader questions about heart rhythm and tooth transplants with brief answers.
The piece lauds Fiorello LaGuardia for extraordinary courage and ethics in finance, cleanliness in politics, and securing federal funds for city projects. It credits Bob Moses for work on the actual projects while noting LaGuardia’s skill in obtaining federal money and a favorable tax contribution balance.
Washington July 30 Treasury data show receipts of 24.75 million dollars and expenditures of 74.44 million. The gross debt stands at 46.42 million with a daily increase of 21.34 million.
A reader poses seven trivia prompts covering Paderewski’s piano, a divided house proverb, Texas capital, color-mmixed pigments, Philippine president, Lincoln’s fiancée, and other classic facts. Answers promised on page 2.
The passage argues that the infinitive to be requires the objective case and uses an example where the pronoun should be whom not who. It critiques the phrase we belived to be reliable as a model showing the correct relative pronoun usage in complex clauses.
The Virginia Petroleum Conservation Committee outlined a publicity drive to reduce gasoline use by 3 percent. They seek state funding to print 500000 I save gaso line for defense stickers for motorists who join the program. The stickers would be red white and blue and placed on rear windows with distribution through filling stations.
Frederic J. Haskin directs the Information Bureau in Washington D C and invites readers to send questions by mail. A reply costs three cents and should be enclosed with the inquiry.
The document lists players by position with manager and umpires. Key names include Christy Mathewson as pitcher, Johnny Kling catcher, Ty Cobb center field, Babe Ruth right field, John McGraw manager, and umpires Bob Emslie and Bill Klei.
The Winchester Evening Star advertises a government booklet detailing combat strategies against ants moths flies mosquitoes roaches bedbugs fleas and more. Readers in Washington are invited to mail ten cents for the booklet COMM HOUSEHOLD PESTS and receive it postpaid.
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