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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
4
Advertising rates and policies from The Winchester Evening Star include 2 cents per word, counting name and address, with a 25 cent minimum. Cash must accompany copy. Editor H. F. Byrd Jr. oversees publication from Winchester Virginia.
Historic biblical verse reflects Isaiah's statement of laboring in vain and spending strength for nought, expressing solemn resolve in the face of perceived futility and seeking faith’s reassurance.
The article argues France's conquest leaves Britain as the sole European stand against Hitler. With France out, Germany dominates Europe and the seas, threatening Britain and the empire. A bitter war looms whether long or short, with Britain bearing the burden of preventing Hitler from global dominion.
A New Orleans piece cites Governor Jones urging Hull to recall Germany's consul Baron Spiegel over a prewar misquote claim. The piece condemns the Nazi liaison as unfriendly and urges expulsion, arguing reporters do not solicit suspected spies for confidential remarks.
After World War I several empires toppled their monarchies with kings dethroned or dispossessed in Germany Austria Hungary Russia and Turkey. Monarchies persisted in Great Britain Italy Belgium Romania while Spain and Portugal saw monarchies vanish. Hungary remained technically a monarchy with a kingly title.
The passage surveys European monarchs during wartime, noting Greece Albania and Yugoslavia shifting forms of government while kings cling to power or flee. It highlights Queen Wilhelmina in Britain, Gustav V as Europe’s oldest monarch, and Henry Leopold III of Belgium plus Denmark’s Christian X under occupation. It closes with Balkan rulers unsure of their futures.
Reprinted editorial notes Virginia opposition to the third term push and to Congress adjournment. It cites Jeffersonian restraint from the Virginia delegation and the state party convention as a rare check against the Roosevelt leadership and Byrd driven finance measures cutting non defense spending.
The attacks on the German consulate buildings and the Communist Daily Worker were condemned as vicious and cowardly. The piece calls for swift capture and punishment of the perpetrators and expresses no tolerance for intimidation or anti American sentiment.
The Rev and Mrs H G Balthis celebrate the birth of a daughter. Kenneth Gilpin declines to serve on Clarke County School Board. Foley Carper is appointed in his stead.
Five years ago invitations were issued for the wedding on July 2 between Miss Jane Scully and the Rev Rodney T Taylor. First Baptist Church trustees of the B M Carter and G N Hansbrough estates reduced indebtedness by 10000 dollars after a formal action.
Miss Carrie M. Shiley and Mr John Thomas Gore, both of White Post, are married. Davis G. Cooley, Berryville High School principal, tops Clarke County teacher appointment list. Winchester Auto Sales opens a new Chevrolet garage and sales room on North Kent Street with I C Cox as owner.
Dr. Clendening explains obesity in children often stems from gland disturbance, especially pituitary and thyroid, leading to rapid growth in height and weight loss with endocrine treatment. Diet restraint aids, as candy and sweets temptations persist, and several cases show notable weight and height gains under gland extract therapy.
Reader information bureau answers questions on horse auction prices regional lab openings and historical medical topics. High sale price record set in 1928 at 75000 for Whisk Broon III. regional agricultural labs planned for 1940 41 with August September openings. background on the film The Sex Bullet and its link to Ehrlich’s 606 salvarsan magic bullet discovery.
Historical notes state George Washington owned more than 200 enslaved people when he died. The passage reflects early American attitudes and the institution of slavery in his era.
Twenty five years ago German troops push gains on the eastern front as Britain suspects sabotage after two Canadian armories are damaged by blasts. Henry W. Boyd, a city native, is named general manager of the Armour Co in Chicago with a 20000 salary. The Winchester club renames leadership with Red Weems as captain and plans fundraisers for new uniforms.
W H Crawford woolen mill executive meets with the Board of Trade to discuss locating a factory here. William McKinley is renominated for president by Republicans with Theodore Roosevelt as vice president. James Dusty, reel team runner for Friendship Fire Co., is injured when he falls and is run over by the reel during a run with teammates.
The Star presents a seven question teaser about literature politics tides racing and history. It asks about In Flanders Fields a presidential link to Princeton a card game term tides from celestial forces assassinations sepoys geography Greek lands and Caesar’s dying words with census population figures.
A language tip notes that the phrase should be shortened to provided rather than the longer form I will come providing you send me the money. The guidance emphasizes concise usage in modern writing.
A 36 page revised handbook titled PARLIAMENTARY LAW covers organizing new associations presiding elections and reorganization. A model constitution and by laws are included. Order by sending ten cents to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington D C. Include name address and state.
Jeremy Tucker wrestles with guilt after a library kiss with Temperyde as Gayle and Bill push him toward social scenes. Grandfather Merrifield schemes to lure him into commitment through a staged romance while planning a Hollywood tryout for the youths. The revelation leaves Jeremy stunned as the dinner party unfolds.
Roanoke World News notes that if Congress recesses members still draw pay but no mileage. if adjourned and later recalled they receive a large mileage allowance. The piece condemns this as overemphasized versus national preparedness and legislative action. It singles out Majority Leader Barkley for advocating adjournment and urges voters to retire those who support abdicating the legislature.
Westbrook Pegler reports that Communists plan to sue newspapers for libel if they publish names. The tactic aims to shield membership, forcing papers to prove a person is a Communist. The approach would imply a stigma, though juries may find false labeling libelous.
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