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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1939
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star outlines postal status, advertising rates, and display deadlines. It lists classified prices per word, memorial lines, and the 9 P M filing cutoffs, with national representatives and AP rebroadcast rights.
The page lists subscription rates by carrier for various advance periods, including yearly, six months, and three months, alongside a one month rate. It then presents a June 3 1939 issue note and closes with a Bible verse from Revelation 22 3 4 about the throne of God and the Lamb and the faithful serving Him.
The retired Major General George Van Horn Mosely testified before a Congressional committee for two days. He praised Hitler and the German American Bund while denouncing Communism and what he called international Jewry, with little focus on his supposed topic of Un-American activities.
The article notes President Roosevelt has named a large share of federal judges, including four of nine Supreme Court justices, with potential retirements. It highlights his push for younger appointments across circuit and district courts, aiming to imprint his influence beyond his term.
In the 400 mile apple belt Appalachian Apples growers unite to boost apple awareness with advertising and grocer outreach. They aim to educate city children and consumers about apples and their many health and cooking uses.
Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia delivered the Memorial Day address at Gettysburg urging continued national unity and protection of democratic principles. He warned against racial and religious prejudices, industrial injustices, monopolies, and centralizing government powers, stressing vigilance to defend American rights and democracy worldwide.
The Richmond News Leader argues early spring attempts to fly to Europe in small sport planes were risks with commercial and pilot stakes. It notes fatigue likely doomed the missions more than machine flaws, stressing the need for endurance in long solo flights.
The brief notes a fly landing on a leaf during aime days as observed by R J Scott with emphasis on a quiet natural moment and minor insect behavior.
Eleanor and Phil Parrish chase careers in Greenwich Village as she becomes Kate Douglas' assistant and he seeks a promised raise. Their upper crust social circle, Uptown parties, and a planned birthday gift test their frictions amid ambition and money concerns as the story unfolds.
The page lists seven quiz prompts asking for European city of Charing Cross history pronunciation vertebrate definition foreign head of state visit to the U S and biceps location plus questions on a red flag with a white cross a hen egg count and the luthier Jacobus Stainer.
A concise note in plain terms explains that saying arrive early is unnecessary. It suggests using concise wording such as necessary to convey timeliness without redundant emphasis.
News of other years reports sixteen seniors receive diplomas at Boyce High School commencement. Raymond Campbell to captain the Friend ship Fire Co reel team entering the state Firemen's Convention in Luray. Lois Yost voted Middleburg High School’s most popular girl.
Mrs. Oliver Dionne appears with her five quintuplet daughters in a large photograph. A man who promoted a fake Stanley Tool works plan in Winchester last year and fled is now in custody in Wisconsin. Officials say a new unit at the Virginia Woolen Mill could provide work for about 100 additional men.
Secretary Arthur M. Hyde leads a visit to the Blue Ridge National Park region with accompanying party ten years ago. Mrs. William M. Smith reportedly owns the desk used by Thomas Jefferson when drafting the Declaration of Independence. King George’s health has improved and British citizens express relief after a period of chest inflammation.
Newspapers in Germany denounce alleged American arrogance in Mexican waters. Council members hear three women petition for street cleaning and a municipal election date mix up prompts ballots printed for June 9 instead of June 11.
Forty years ago the Taylor House on Main Street reports booming trade following renovations. A boy was whipped by police in the presence of his parents for petty theft, the third such case in the city since the new law was enacted.
A reader asks about Edison’s phonograph the National Press Building and multiple historical facts. Answers cover Princeton University display, Washington DC site details, Jamestown 1619, Major Lufbery, Boulder Dam contract, Wings Over Jordan origin, Pennsylvania counties, FDIC insurance, Pope Vicar of Christ, WPA age rules, grasshopper plagues, immigrant totals, post office classes, Goodwill Industries work, italicized Bible words, and lithium deposits in North Carolina and South Dakota.
An unusual Bible edition prints red words from the Savior and adds Bible imagery notes with trees waters mountains birds and instruments. It lists facts like the longest book and the shortest verse, runs 254 pages, in a flexible black cover, postpaid for twenty cents.
Henry Clay Smith M D calls for a full investigation of Route 50 changes west of the Shenandoah River. He accuses Senator Weaver of backing a bill through the Senate and House roads committee without public protest, and questions Senator Cather’s awareness and fitness. He says funds should be withheld until a complete inquiry, and pledges cooperation with investigators. Copy to Senator Cather and Winchester Star.
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