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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
4
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A reflective religious note cites Mark 4 40 asking why fear prevails and faith is lacking. It presents faith as the remedy to fear and encourages trust in divine presence and guidance.
The piece analyzes historic U S presidential conventions from 1844 to 1880, detailing how nominees emerged through prolonged ballots and strategic moves. It cites Polk, Pierce, and Garfield as examples of conventions driven by coalition tactics and rules changes.
The editorial argues President Roosevelt overstepped constitutional bounds by signaling war aiding Allies without Congress. It warns the nation risks entering conflict if neutrality is not restored and calls Congress to act. It contrasts public sympathy for the Allies with desire to avoid full war. The piece cites Hague neutrality and critiques executive overreach. It references 1896 Democratic debates and Bryan's cross of gold rhetoric.
Berryville undefeated squad challenges The Park for a July 4 game on a 40 60 basis. George DeGrange marks his 300th parachute jump at the Municipal Airport. Allen Bond and family depart for a week in New York for the World’s Fair.
Lewis F. Trier once captained the Sarah Zane Fire Company and was a prominent local figure. Windstorms devastate the Double Tollgate sects injuring silos and outbuildings with no reported injuries to people or stock.
Miss Frances Cadwallader and Mr John Kane announce their marriage. Bobby Jones wins the British Open title for the third time. Announcements arrive of the wedding of Miss Louise Wilkes of Charlottesville and Archie Robertson, superintendent of Clarke County schools.
Twenty five years ago Carlin Gray and fellow cadets join a German figure at the final dance of the year at V. M. I. Germany presses eastern front pushing Russians back toward Lemberg and seizes equipment. Henry McVicar flees Mexico amid ongoing internal strife, warns peril for Americans in business.
Forty years ago Winchester wins judgment in a suit by Judge Handley heirs over a large bequest left to the city. The Philadelphia circuits court finds for the defendant as R. E. Thenary falls from a high trestle in Cameron Hall while repairing decorations. The Rev Julian Sibley of Atlanta is called by the local Presbyterians.
Dr Clendening describes a Bulgarian belladonna root treatment for post influenza facial palsy and the syndrome of crocodile tears. Reports note a hospital in Rome and a German center. a minister cured after two weeks, though complete cure is not guaranteed.
Readers ask about creams to reduce fat under skin. Advice: such products neither harm nor help. nothing rubbed on the skin in a local place will alter body fat. In a separate note, the risk of swallowing glass or bone is explained with immediate danger possible if perforation occurs.
A reader's information column answers varied questions from joining the American Volunteer Ambulance Corps to hens laying eggs life spans and canaries. It covers Monroe Doctrine as law origins first Peace Conference 1899 and White House bathtub history with brief notes on colonial transport and other curiosities.
Seven questions test general knowledge on capitals in California congressional amendments sun and earth distance winter or summer law on German purchases English Channel sea route class mail Everest ascent and Kaiser Wilhelm II biography author.
A directive instructs reporters to use concise language when describing a defendant in court. It says to avoid saying “he failed to put in an appearance” and instead use the phrase “failed to appear.” The guidance aims for neutral, direct wording in legal briefs.
A Berryville Virginia reader argues the Senate defeated a ten percent federal cut to reveal New Deal spending waste. The letter claims boondoggling, restrictive regulations, and wage-earner demoralization threaten American liberty more than any Hitler threat. The piece ends with a warning of servile serfdom.
The 1940 feature from King Features Syndicate notes reserved work nights for the upcoming cycle under WSEAS Worldsia branding. Limited readable details confirm scheduling and partnership context with the syndicate.
The Merrifield mansion hosts a charity play and a high society party on a spring evening. Gayle Dixon, supported by Bill, arranges a lavish scene while Maudie and Molly Holmquist guard secrets as Tempe Hyde is suddenly removed in handcuffs, signaling danger to the unfolding plot.
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