Winchester Evening Star Classified Rates Notice
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising rates for classified notices and memorials. Rates include 2 cents per word for classifieds with 25 cent minimum, memorials at 10 cents per line, and 45 cents per inch for display ads with border, with deadlines and contracting fees noted.
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Tenney Award and Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlan
Los Angeles
We Are Not The Creature Of Accident Message
A religious quotation from Job 83:4 proclaims that the Spirit of God formed life and gave breath, asserting divine creation as the source of existence. The line emphasizes gratitude to the Almighty for life.
Judge Manton Convicted for bribery in landmark case
Former federal circuit judge Martin T. Manton was convicted by a federal court jury of conspiracy to obstruct justice. The verdict marks the first time a U S appellate judge faced such accusations or a conviction in the nation’s 150 year judiciary.
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Federal
Martin T. Manton
Manton
United States
United States Supreme Court
New Food Plan Uses Stamps to Move Surplus Goods
Secretary Wallace tests an experimental Rochester plan giving welfare recipients orange food stamps for regular purchases and blue stamps for surplus commodities. The scheme aims to boost surplus buy and attract cash customers, though it remains under trial and may need refinement before broader adoption.
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Wallace
Rochester
N. Y
Prince Bertie recalls Jutland Battle on navy tour
While touring Canada Prince Albert age twenty three serves in Gun Turret A on H. M. 8 Collingwood during the Battle of Jutland. He narrowly escapes a German shell and is scolded by a superior officer as the Collingwood survives torpedo threats and the Marlborough sinks behind her.
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England
Canada
Prince Albert
Collingwood
Jutland
Vandenberg Pushes One Term Presidency for 1940
The New York Times notes Senator Vandenberg’s call for a pre-pledged one-term Republican president in 1940 and urges the party to define its principles before nominating a candidate. It argues this stance fits the era’s need to balance the budget and work with a likely Democratic Senate. The piece stresses honesty and plainspoken programs as essential.
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The
New York Times
Vandenberg
Senate
The Daily Quiz Answers Page 2 Challenge
Seven of the test questions are presented here with prompts to page 2 for the solutions. Questions cover cryptography rivers citizenship naval discharge terminology Coquimbo location fare pronunciation biblical Egypt and acre area conversions.
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Africa
Norway
Coquimbo
Egypt
Acre
Common Error Cited in Language Usage Guide
A usage note warns writers to avoid phrasing that blends equal age and height with the word as. It criticizes the redundant comparison and urges concise alternatives. The guidance focuses on clarity and precision in descriptive sentences.
Reverend Locke Dies in Washington
The Rev. William F. Locke D D noted SM Church minister dies in Washington. Lions Club endorses Sam Preston for district governor. Mr and Mrs Jack Engle and two children move from Grey stone Terrace to Amherst Street.
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William F. Locke
D. D
Southern Methodist Church
Washington
Sam Preston
Theocal Club
Lions Club
Jack Engle
Greystone Terrace
Amherst Street
Handley to graduate 94 in one of history’s largest classes
Five years ago Handley High expected a large graduating class as 94 seniors near completion, marking the second largest in school history. At Winchester Golf Club the V A cadets held their Pan Hellenic dance. A 66 year old man from Frederick County marries a 16 year old girl.
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Handley
Winchester Golf Club
Frederick County
Lindebigh and Morrow Honeymoon Cruise Off Long Island
Ten years ago Charles Lindebigh and his bride Anne Morrow were cruising the coast of Long Island on their honeymoon. Harry M. Sartelle was named chairman of the city Republican party committee. Miss Mary Garland Allen of Scarsdale New York and Mr W R Legge of this city were married.
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Charles Lindebigh
Anne Morrow
Long Island
Harry M. Sartelle
Republican Party
Mary Garland Allen
Scarsdale
N. Y
W. R. Legge
Banquet for ex customers at Hotel Jack and new rail service praised
Twenty five years ago over 150 former customers are entertained by the American Steel and Wire Co at the Hotel Jack banquet. People in the valley towns welcome the new B O through trains to Washington and Baltimore. Annie McFadden, Garfield Hospital graduate, receives roses from Col John S Mosby.
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American Steel and Wire Co
Jack
Type B. & O
Washington
Baltimore
Annie McFadden
Garfield Hospital
Col
John S. Mosby
Lightning strikes herd man near Pughtown road
Forty years ago Edward Kline was knocked unconscious by lightning while tending sheep on a farm about four miles west of here on the Pughtown road. Scott Grant, a young stock dealer, conducts cattle weighing experiments in this county. The telephone company extends lines to White Post and Stonebridge.
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Edward Kline
Here
Pughtown Road
Scott Grant
Young
White Post
Stonebridge
New York Love Triangle Tests married couple
Eleanor, newly in New York with reporter Phil Parrish, returns to work after illness. She flirts with Ed Hastings while Phil travels for a story, sparking jealousy and a clash over modern freedoms as their marriage heads toward strain.
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Phil Parrish
Phil
Eleanor
New York
Greenwich Illage
Kate Douglas
Kate
Grand Central
Nell
Cleveland
Jacobi
International News Service
Ed Hastings
Hastings
Nina Claire
Eloise
Montmartre Dto
Questions and Answers Trivia from a 1930s Quiz
A compilation of Q and A items covering international charity totals in 1938, Mayflower survivor Mary Allerton, Aldrich’s lines on drinking, telescope rankings, New York City calls, night auto deaths, Butler’s only novel, Virginia Reel origin, mineral wool, gold price rise, world Negro population, and the Aldine Press history.
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A. Mary Allerton
Isaac Allerton
Parties And Games booklet offers complete hostess guide
A new pamphlet titled PARTIES AND GAMES provides year round party ideas for indoor and outdoor entertaining. It includes a special chapter on children's parties and games and is marketed as a complete guide to good times for ten cents.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
MGM and Father Flanagan face mixed public reaction to Boys Town
Hollywood column notes that the Boys Town film helped fundraising plans but audiences misread the film as implying Father Flanagan is a money source. MGM receives credit for supporting Boys Town while some critics vow to boycott Metro pictures. Public appeal and a suggested Shirley Temple growth trailer are discussed along with light gossip about Claire Trevor Olivia de Havilland and Jeanette MacDonald.
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Hollywood
M-G-M
Father Flanagan
MGM
Metro
Boys Town
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Winchester, Va
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Prince “Bertie
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Scott
Java
R. J. Scott
Calcutta
India
MSELF
King Features Syndicate, Inc
E BY Press Associati
Marie Blizard
By Frederic J. Haskin
U. S
Palestine
Poland
Germany
A Mayflower Company
Theat Aldrich
Texas
Mount Palomar
California
Mount Wilson
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New York City
Samuel Butler
Sir Roger de Coverly
J. C
Aldine Press
Aldus Manutius
Venice
Aldine
CBD Co
Ser
Jimmy Fidler
Merle Oberon
Zeffie Tillbury
John Barrymore
Andy Devine
Lynn Barr
Stu Erwin
Gene Autry
Hedy Lamarr
Hollywood Race Track
Mr. Chips
L. J. Terkelson
Claire Trevor
Gettig
Olivia de Havilland
Selmick Studio
Jeanette MacDonald
Marie Blake
Blossom MacDonald
Warren Rock
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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