Winchester Evening Star Classifieds and Rates Notice 1939
Public notice from The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia outlines advertising rates for classifieds memorials and cards displaying rates and deadlines for submissions. It also lists subscription rates by carrier and the weekly price with publication date June 26 1939.
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Evening Star Publishing , Co
Winchester
Tenney- Woodward and Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Humiliating the British in China's anti foreign drive
The article argues Japan targets British influence in China with barbed wire barriers around Tientsin and harsh treatment of British nationals while Americans and French face fewer indignities. It notes U S cautious stance, protests Tokyo’s principle, and warns British fate could shape all aliens in the region. It treats the issue as a test of British power and a broader showdown over foreign presence in the Orient.
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China
Tokyo
Tientsin
Britain
Asia
United States
Orient
Louisiana political heirs trigger shift in Huey Long legacy
Richard W. Leche resigns as Louisiana governor amid speculation of a sweeping WPA probe while Earl K. Long ascends to the governorship. Baton Rouge reports describe Earl as less able than Huey but equally vindictive as power shifts within the Long faction. The investigation into WPA abuses looms over the ruling clique and the succession.
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Long
Louisiana
Huey Long
Richard W. Leche
Leche
WPA
Washington
Lewhe
Earl K. Long
Huey
Earl Long
Earl
United States Senate
Baton Rouge Dispatches
A Church Goes to War Against Obscene Publications
The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star reports Catholic churches in nearby counties prepare to join a nationwide drive led by the National Organization for Decent Literature to curb indecent text, illustrations, and ads in magazines. Support is expected across denominations to combat rising obscenity in publishing.
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Hollywood
National Organization For Decent Literature
Snow White's Box Office Lead Spurs Film Quality Call
The Newport News Daily Press reviews Snow White and Seven Dwarfs grossing nearly seven million in fifteen months, argues Americans crave worthwhile entertainment, and urges producers to focus on quality stories rather than reviving actors in lowbrow fare.
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Walt Disney
Gertie Gigglebottom
Percy Prune
Quiz questions from The Daily
Seven test items with page two answers listed by number. Questions cover Great Lakes geography native birds diplomacy geography pronunciation and boxing rounds.
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Great Lakes
U. S
Turkey
Chile
Roosevelt
Bobby Jones
New York State
Lou Nova
Max Baer
Asia
Africa
Today’s Common Error on Media Language
A guide warns writers against confusing criticism with condemnation or disparagement. It urges precise wording to avoid misrepresentation and suggests alternatives for expressing stronger disapproval. The note comments on everyday communication and media phrasing.
Winchester civic events and obituaries highlight year-end notes
Col. E. M. Whiting dies at Walter Reed Hospital from a suspected heart condition. John H. Rosenberger presides as chairman at the organization meeting of Winchester Municipal League. Roger A. Kline of Middletown is elected a trustee of Grace Methodist Church in Winchester.
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Col. E. M. Whiting
Walter Reed Hospital
John H. Rosenberger
Winchester Municipal League
Roger A.kline
Middletown
Grace Methodist Church
Winchester and Wardensville Rail Line Abandonment Hearing
Icc delegates arrive in Winchester to hear evidence on abandoning the Rock Enon to Wardensville line. Local businessmen push to keep Route 11 on Main Street rather than Braddock Street. Miss Lena A Kern completes almost 70 years as Sunday School teacher at Market Street Church.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Winchester
Wardensville
Rock Enon
Braddock Street
Lena A. Kern
Market Street
Mrs. Grubbs Dies After Lingering Illness At 62
Mrs. Christopher B. Grubbs dies at 62 after a lingering illness. Col. E. M. Brown unveils a cavern in the valley named Blue Grottoes with walls bearing Confederate soldiers names. Apple growers and local robbers complain about high railroad rates in the area.
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Christopher B. Grubbs
Col
E. M. Brown
Baltimore Trading Stamp Co in bankruptcy filing. office in Faulkner Building
State Board of Health warns residents against overwork during abnormally hot days as temperatures rise. Miss Reatha Alma Shull and Mr Henry Rus sell Shaver marry at the bride’s home on the corner of Kent and Monmouth streets.
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Baltimore Trading Stamp Co
Faulkner
State Board of Health
Reatha Alma Shull
Henry Russell Shaver
Bride
Kent and
Monmouth Streets
Joseph Link Dies in Dog Cart Accident at Strasburg
Forty years ago Joseph Link was killed when his horse bolted and threw him from a dog cart in Strasburg. The incident prompted a local inquiry and noted fatalities in that era. Harry R. Kern and A. J. Tavenner appeared before a justice of the peace in Rosenberger in a case related to a client’s property. Lena Ritter led The Star’s business women contest again, highlighting local commerce leaders.
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Joseph Link
Strasburg
Harry R. Kern
A. J. Tavenner
Justice of the Peace
Rosenberger
Lena Ritter
Florida Sojourn Tests Wives Resolve In April Crisis
Alicia Somers advises Eleanor Parrish to tempt her husband with a Florida visit while Phil is away with sports writers. Eleanor faces a pneumonia scare for daughter Jessica and waits in tense vigil as a stormy separation looms, promising a dramatic continuation.
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Parrishes
Eleanor
Alicia
Alida
Phil Parrish
Phil
Florida
Alidia
Hortense Lodge
Havana
Mrs. Parrish
Jessica
Alicia Somers
Parrish
Old Adage New Twist in Clinton Theft Case
Edward Collins 28, a crime does not pay lecturer, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for obtaining money under false pretenses after collecting 9.25 from merchants and then failing to deliver his anti crime lecture. Mrs Theodore Jackson sues for divorce in Idaho Falls alleging cruel and inhuman treatment after marrying a policeman two days earlier.
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Clinton
Edward Collins
Collins
Answers to Questions from a 1930s Readers Page
A collage of Q and A covering ant barriers with kerosene, meter length, Glastonbury Thorn folklore, largest cotton mill J and P Coates, lion leaps, New Mexico flag, Canterbury Pilgrims mural, tropics definition, St John the Divine Cathedral, inhabited planets, and giant octopus encounters.
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Ee Q
Library of Congress
V— Q
St. John the Divine
New York City
New York
How to Cope With Ants
Washington Information Bureau offers a government prepared booklet on how to exterminate ants without delay. It provides illustrated methods for every ant variety found in and around the home. Send five cents with this coupon to obtain the booklet from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau.
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Washington Information Bureau
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Hollywood Idol Chatter on Bob Hope and Industry Gratitude
In Hollywood chatter, Jimmy Fidler explores how Bob Hope helps down-and-out talent and wonders if proteges would repay the aid if he needed similar help. Other notes touch on Mary Carlisle, Sonja Heines, Jack Benny, Joy Hodges, Judy Garland, and industry moves at Fox and Warner Brothers.
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Hollywood
Bob Hope
Allah
Paramount
Bob
Merle Oberon
Edgar Allen Poe
Jean Parker
Mary Carlisle
Mae West
Jack Benny
Penny
Twentieth Century-Fox
Mary Healy
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