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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1945

Page

4

Lip of truth established forever amid lies brief

Scriptural verse from Proverbs 12 19 quotes the lip of truth enduring while a lying tongue lasts only a moment highlighting honesty and rapid exposure of deceit.

Facsimile Aims to Transform Postwar Communication

The article predicts widespread use of facsimile after the war across military, rail, air, and ocean transport. Western Union plans public installations, trains adopt it for passenger service, and businesses will use it for interdepartmental messages. Syndicated news and images would arrive simultaneously nationwide.

Western Union Eastern Railroad

Sugar Trade Signals Quick U.S. Cuba Talks For 1947 1948 Crops

U S officials negotiate in Cuba to buy the 1946 1947 Cuban sugar harvests. With Cuba- U S ties close and Britain monitoring Dominican sugar, prices may rise for 1947 and 1948 while bidding by other nations increases. The United States previously paid 2.65 per pound for Cuban sugar in 1942 43 44.

United States Cuba U. S Britain Dominican Republic U.S

Editorial on rat plague and control in communities

The Staunton Evening Leader argues rat plagues are deplorable yet not conquered. It notes people rarely see rats where they live and resist responsibility yet asserts rats die when deprived of food and homes. Traps are mentioned as a solution.

Staunton

Average Householder Against Rats Aims To End Loss

The author urges clean homes, tight trash lids, and sealed wall gaps to curb rat infestations. Restaurants and hotels invite rats unless kept immaculate with secure garbage. Eliminating rats could save about 200 million dollars in food and property and reduce diseases they carry.

The Cornbread Controversy in Cornbread Making Debates

A Christian Science Monitor column explores a national debate over cornbread making. It notes varied preferences on sugar, white or yellow cornmeal, flour addition, and stone ground versus roller grind methods, calling for a conference to settle basic freedoms in the craft.

Christian Science Monitor California Maine Puget Sound Suwannee River

Humility and Ike’s Merit Honor Highlighted by Greensboro

The Greensboro News lauds General Eisenhower for humility shown in accepting the Order of Merit from King George VI. It compares his modest bearing to Churchill and biblical prophets, noting many leaders glorify sacrifice without equal humility. The piece cites ancient and modern examples and celebrates Ike’s measured virtue.

Greensboro Eisenhow George of England Winston Churchill Ike Alexander Napoleon Hitler Mussolini Eisenhower Micah

Frederick County Farm Deferment Statistics Questioned

A reader letter from Richard F. Lewis Jr criticizes a Winchester Evening Star analysis on draft deferments. He argues the cited national and state percentages misrepresent Frederick County figures by counting metropolitan areas and urges correction to reflect actual local deferment rates.

Winchester Evening Star Griffing Frederick County Virginia United States Frederick County Draft Board Richard F. Lewis, Jr

War Bond Supper Preparations and Red Cross Appeal

Mrs Lee Roberts and Mrs Norman Hitchcock are preparing for a War Bond Supper to be served tomorrow evening. The National Red Cross seeks stenographers for vital war work. Marcel De Baer, president of Belgium Military and Maritime Courts of Appeal, urged that Adolf Hitler be shot on sight.

Lee Roberts Norman Hitchcock National Red Cross Marcel de Baer Belgium Adolph Hitler

Fire damages Harrisonburg business. net loss eyed

A $175,000 blaze at Harrisonburg disrupted early today as Hide and Junk Co suffered an estimated $150,000 net loss. In Winchester an all time high in marriage licenses was expected to top 41 by 1 pm today, signaling a record day.

Harrisonburg Hide and Junk Co Winchester

Windstorms Level Silos In Double Tollgate Area

Ten years ago Lewis F Trier former Captain of the Sarah Zane Fire Company and prominent citizen reports windstorms leveling many silos and outbuildings in the Double Tollgate section with no persons or stock injured.

Lewis F. Trier Sarah Zane Fire Company Ales Double Tollgate

Kiwanis Night Observed With Silence and Patriotic Songs

Farmers amid wheat harvest in a drought area anticipate a good crop. Kiwanis Night participants stood at attention for 30 seconds then sang America and God Save the King.

America

Cadets join final year end German figure at VMT dance

Carlin Gray leads cadets in a German figure at the year end dance event at V M T. Germany pushes on the eastern front driving Russians back near Lemberg and seizing equipment. Henry MccVicar flees Mexico amid ongoing internal strife endangering Americans in business. Forty five years ago Winchester won a judgment in a suit by Judge Handley’s heirs over a large legacy to the city. R E Trenary falls from a high trestle in Cameron Hall while preparing decorations. Rev Julian Sibley of Atlanta receives a call from the local Presbyterians.

Carlin Gray Germany Lemberg Henry MccVicar Mexico Winchester Judge Handley R. E. Trenary Cameron Hall Julian Sibley Atlanta

A Cry From the Crowd About a Soldier’s Lost Pin

A placard on a telephone pole pleads for a missing sweetheart pin marked lost with a soldier’s name. The essay reflects on wartime loss, enduring love, and the unchanging bond of family amid global upheaval. It recalls biblical imagery of Sisera’s mother and the longing shared by mothers, fathers, and sweethearts.

Sisera

Seven quiz questions and page 2 answers

A reader asks seven trivia items covering publishers, geography, calendars, gender stats, sports, grammar, condiments, capitals, universities, and Bible books. Answers are on Page 2.

War Dog training accepts five breeds now

The program now accepts German Shepherd Belgian Sheepdog Doberman Pinscher Collie Farm Type with medium length coat and the Schnauzer Giant for War Dog training.

New York Mayoral Races Shake Up Major Parties

Washington sources detail the 1940s New York mayoral race turmoil as Gov. Dewey supports Judge Jonah Goldstein for the Republican nomination while Democratic leaders deny involvement. The piece outlines intraparty splits, tactics by Tammany Hall, ALP and Communist groups, and the shifting odds ahead of the August primary.

Washington Ntional New York Tom Dewey Jonah Goldstein Hannegan William O’dwyer LaGuardia Samuel Seabury LaGuardita Fiorello Doy Senate Truman Mead Jim Farley Roosevelt Farley Tammany Hall McGolderick Morris McGoldrick O'Dwyer Americar Labor Party Goldstein CIO Hill

Goitre Symptoms and Hidden Toxicity in Adults

Thousands of adults especially women have goitre with few symptoms. Toxic goitre raises nervousness sweating weight loss and potential heart strain. Diagnosis uses nasal metabolism or iodine response tests. treatment includes iodine rest or surgery for prevention of permanent damage.

John W. Linnell England Linnell

4-H Stockmen To Raise More Animal

Government estimates show a 2 billion pound shortfall to equip armed forces and allies. Virginia 4-H youth advanced 1600000 meat animals in 1942 44 and 526000 last year. The 1945 National 4 H Meat Animal Activity offers merit awards and 200 college scholarships. Last year's Virginia state champion was Edwin Arnold of Lucketts with county winners across many counties.

America Four-H Club Thomas E. Wilson Chicago Virginia Edwin Arnold Lucketts Albemarle Amherst Appomattox Augusta Bath Brunswick Campbell Caroline Clarke Craig Cumberland Giles Halifax Henry Isle of Wright Loudoun Lunenburg Mecklenburg Montgomery Northumberland Nottoway Page Patrick Pittsylvania Prince Edward Princess Anne Buckingham Counties

How to peel apricots using hot and cold water

Place ripe apricots in a boiling water pan for one minute. Transfer to cold water for three minutes. Remove and peel skins. the hot water loosens the skins for easy peeling.

Memorial Service Planned in Trone for Sunday

The annual memorial service will be held in Trone Virginia on Sunday June 24 starting with Sunday School at 1 00 p m Mr Russell Lupton will lead the program aided by the Reverend C G Ruscel Lunch will be served on the grounds Granville Lafollette now at Bainbridge Navy training. Local residents attended services at Timber Ridge Christian Loom Methodist and Capon Chapel churches last weekend and visits were made with area families including Mrs Mervil Lee Dailey and Mrs M C Garvin.

Trone Russell Lupton C. G. Ruscel Timber Ridge Christian Loom Methodist James Oates Capon Chapel H. D. Whitacre

Rival to My Heart Chapter Thirty One Threats and Struggles

Dr Gail Benton faces a medical and social crisis as rumors about a trial against Dr McCormick spread through Springdale. She loses hospital support and patients while colleagues pressure her to take a vacation. Burke stands by her, but financial strain and public opinion threaten her career and autonomy.

Gail Gail Benton M.D Gai Benton Cassius McCormick McCormick Dr. Benton Katie Burke Mother Women’s Club Springdale Reyna Amos Niles Ralph Kramer Mr. Niles Doctor Benton Kramer Faun Niles Ralph Dr. Kramer Joan of Arc Dr. McCormick Steve McCormick Steve New York Onne Rolly Junior Nina

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