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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1941
Page
4
The Winchester Evening Star is a daily newspaper published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia. It is designated as second class matter and appears every day except Sunday.
A devotional note from June 9 1941 reflecting on the gospel of Matthew with an emphasis on the whether Christ reveals the Father. Scriptural quotation underscores the shared knowledge of Father and Son for believers.
A reflective piece urging readers to appreciate daily freedoms and safety in the United States. It contrasts ordinary life with the hardships faced in other countries, highlighting gas, censorship, shopping, lights, evacuations, and air travel, finishing with gratitude for being American.
Reprinted editorial argues for adopting Ickes suggestions to limit gasoline on Sundays amid wartime shortages. It notes transport delays, pipeline plans, and potential toll on road safety and highway funding, and questions shipping fuel to Japan while Axis powers threaten Asia.
American authorities survey Great Britain’s civilian use of autos as defense support. Since 1939 Britain impounded thousands of private cars, then released them to reflect reliance on private transport in centers with weak public transit for defense workers. By early 1940 Britain held 77 000 fewer cars than expected, while auto use shows strong per capita dependence compared with the United States.
The text states a large share of defense industry employees rely on automobiles for commuting and argues transportation must be considered essential for maximum industrial output. It suggests possible orders limiting new car and auto equipment production to secure this need.
The Richmond News Leader notes Leslie Hore Belisha in Birmingham urging common citizenship among English speaking peoples and warning Britain must speed up production and effort beyond 1914 pace. It cites praise for American help but cautions reliance on outside aid without hard work at home.
Pleasant Hill Times reports a dairy farm in Missouri where workers succumbed to the flu in a humorous tale. Bridget Murphy the cook resisted the illness, and even the farm mule Dynamite fought back as the last to fall ill. All workers returned to work and the mule remains sassy.
Richmond June 9 J H Bradford legislative director of the budget has proposed a calendar change to raise 3 375 000 for the state by requiring public service corporations to pay 75 percent by May 1 and the rest by Oct 1 The plan would allow taxes for 1941 to be collected by Oct 1 and add about 21 000 yearly in interest Bradford argues it would ease short term borrowing and align corporations with other businesses He has shown the scheme to the Moore reorganiza tion commission for fall recommendations
In New Rochelle New York Frank Viscio restrained firemen from breaking his drug store door to reach the blaze. Flames caused $8 000 worth of Camene to burn while Viscio faced a disorderly conduct charge. He said he did not want the door broken regardless of the fire.
Grade A girls at Batavia High School faced a stumper when selecting a valedictorian. Six seniors earned straight A grades over four years, leading officials to announce that there would be no valedictorian this year.
Dr Clendening offers general guidance on poison ivy dermatitis with notes on recognition prevention and treatments from oxidizing skin cleaners to potassium permanganate and boric acid solutions. The piece also covers extract injections and mouth administration as preventive or curative options with cautions on medical supervision and possible risks.
U S volunteers with British forces in Britain say they want baseball news, not wartime headlines. They list Hank Greenberg and the Dodgers as topics, while noting they may join American forces if war expands. They admit homesickness but prefer staying to fight with U S troops.
In Helena Montana on June 9 a driver picks up a youth who thumps for a ride. Asked where he is headed the youth says Omaha then visits the capitol. At the Nexo store the hitchhiker reveals I work here and I am the governor.
A test asks seven questions on spelling Nod capitals Lords titles presidents and travel rules. It covers Land of Nod entitlement to passports to Hawaii and historical quotes with names and offices.
A language guide highlights how to report a dog scene with proper wording. It shows a corrected form for a common error by replacing “Fido is barking, he ae out” with a clear “wants to go out.”
One year ago Lawson Little won the National Open as golfdom's most contested tournament. John Knight, Margaret Smith, and Robert Bridgers presided at Handley High School commencement exercises for the senior class while the French War claimed German forces were held on all fronts.
Lloyd Brill W Erle Edwards and Burr P Harrison are certified as Democratic candidates for the office in Frederick county. The filing confirms their status as nominees in the upcoming election and outlines their party affiliation and candidacy within Frederick county.
A 25 year old note reports Ramsburg Bottling Works advertising a new summer beverage called Grape Smash. Separate item notes sentiment in the Republican convention backing Justice Hughes for president. Also reports a German naval loss to the British Atlantic fleet.
Mr and Mrs Charles Shuster entertain a small party at their home near here. The revived movement to organize state militia in towns the size of Winchester is noted in Richmond. B R Lineburg sustains a slight injury when his team runs away while moving down Market Street.
Information Bureau offers readers answers to factual questions for three cents. Frederic J. Haskin directs the service from Washington D C. Send inquiries with payment to the Winchester Evening Star.
A series of trivia prompts and answers on law, geography, history, science, and culture. It covers topics from the right of angary to naval academy graduates, canal tonnage, ancient myths, and Satsuma ware details.
Are You Preparing For College? A pamphlet outlines actual costs and living options for states, with surveys from the U S government. It shows self support ideas and aims to help prospective students. Send ten cents and your address to Washington D C for a copy.
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