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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1939

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star Advertising Rates Notice

The Winchester Evening Star in Winchester Virginia lists advertising rates for classifieds at 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum and memorials or cards of thanks at 10 cents per printed line. Display ads with border are due by 9 PM the day before publication. transient rate 45 cents per inch. National reps listed in major cities.

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Associated Press Rights Statement

A standard notice states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish news dispatches credited to AP and to local news printed in the paper.

Associated Press

Freedom to Choose Sides echoes in faith and warning

A religious reflection cites Luke 12 9 about denying before angels as a call to choose steadfastly. The brief mentions faith and judgment without additional context or events.

God

Appendicitis Death Rate Called National Disgrace

Dr. Mont R. Reed of the University of Cincinnati told the Southeastern Surgical Conference that the United States has the highest appendicitis death rate among civilized nations. He cited 25 000 to 30 000 annual deaths mostly among young adults and urged school based education to cut the rate, noting gains in Atlanta Cincinnati and Philadelphia. He urged teaching that abdominal pains require medical evaluation to prevent rupture.

Mont R. Reed University of Cincinnati Southeastern Surgical Conference Reed Sweden America Cincinnati Atlanta Philadelphia ABC

Apprenticeship Training Programs Spread Across Cities States

The Civil Service Assembly reports at least five cities and three states started public service apprenticeship programs in the past year. San Diego created municipal student workers, New York City hired 11 cadet engineers, and cities like Glendale Saginaw and Portland joined. Wisconsin led with state supervised programs placing graduates in one year apprenticeships. Michigan Indiana offered similar tracks, NYU and University of Pennsylvania added lab work, and federal programs included 41 interns through the National Institute of Public Affairs in 1938.

Civil Service Assembly United States Canada San Diego Calif Civil Service Civil Service Commission New York City Glendale Saginaw Mich Portland Ore Wisconsin Michigan Indiana California State Personnel Board Civil Service Department Bureau of Personnel New York University University of Pennsylvania University of Minnesota University of Cincinnati Syracuse University National Institute of Public Affairs

A Plague of Dogs and Cats Stirs City Debate

The piece laments a stray animal surplus and recalls old dog catcher days. Police say only a state game warden can handle dogs now, with licenses and leashing duties for the city. A landslide favors the anti-dog side as tax measures loom.

James M. Broughton Chief Broughton Shirley Hope

The Biggest Joke in Germany Says Nazi Humor

The article notes propaganda minister Goebbels promoted jokes to boost morale after cabaret performers were fired for humor about the regime. First prize went to a painter of a nude woman who refused to perform. other winners were similarly disparaging. It concludes the biggest joke is the Nazis themselves.

Newport News Daily Press Gobbels Germany Cabret

Election of Field and Harper to Hampden Sydney staff posts

Arthur Field Jr and Charles Harper win staff positions on The Tiger weekly. Hoye Riley, parade director, notes floats material arrived and is under review. Wendell Goode of Virginia Woolen Co is nominated by the city Democratic executive committee for a short term, to be written on the ballet. Shenandoah Vinegar Co employs 200 plus workers to can apples, handling 30 000 bushels, a first for spring canning in the industry.

Arthur Field, Jr Charles Harper Tiger Hampden Sydney College Hoye Riley Wendell Goode Virginia Woolen Co Democratic Executive Committee City Shenandoah Vinegar Co

Roosevelt urges wage settlement via public commission

Five years ago President Roosevelt urged railway employers and workers to settle wage disputes and proposed a public commission to study the controversy. Harrisonburg Federal Court hears no prohibition cases since the amendment. Miss Gladys Tennant of Shepherdstown named first princess for Miss Shenandoah 11th court.

Roosevelt Harrisonburg Gladys Tennant Shepherdstown Shenandoah

Handley Students Stage Mass PE Demonstration

Ten years ago more than 300 Handley students joined a large physical education demonstration led by Snag Sargent. Funeral services were held for Thornton Goode at his home near Carpers Valley. Rev. J. Luther Neff, pastor at Market Street M. E. Church, was transferred to Frostburg Maryland.

Handley Snag Sargent Thornton Goode Carpers Valley J. Luther Neff Market Street M. E. Church Frostburg

Local Ste phens City Resident Fractures Shoulder on Ice

Miss Mary Carver slips on ice near her home and fractures a shoulder in Stephens City. Engagement and forthcoming marriage announced for Mrs May Paxton Lovett and Louis Baker a well known local druggist. Health Officer Joseph McFadden campaigns against dirty grocery and food shops in Winchester.

Phens City May Paxton Lovett Louis Baker Joseph McFadden Winchester

Winchester delegate chosen by Madison Lodge Odd Fellows

Forty years ago E. L. McIntosh was elected by Madison Lodge Odd Fellows to represent Winchester in the grand convention in Lynchburg. The Mutual Farmer's Club met at Sunny Croft the home of J. W. Branson and Jonah L. Rees presented an interesting paper on club policies. Frank Anderson moved his furniture emporium from Miller Supply Co building and is now associated with D. B. Andrews.

E. L. McIntosh Madison Lodge Odd Fellows Winchester Lynchburg Mutual Farmer’s Club Sunny Croft J. W. Branson Jonah L. Rees Frank Anderson Miller Supply Co D. B. Andrews

Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin in The Winchester Star

Reader questions answered on diverse facts from history, science, and culture. Noted figures include Diamond Jim Brady, James Young, and Voltaire. topics cover ships, etiquette, paraffin, dog behavior, and radio stations with dates and locations.

Map Of The United States 21 by 28 Inches

An old advertisement for a five color map of the United States showing states territories and statistics. It urges readers to order a map for ten cents postpaid using a coupon to Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin director in Washington. Include name address and payment with mail to Washington DC.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C U. S.A United States The

The Forty Plus Club Of New York Aims To Help Unemployed Executives

A 1939 McNaught Syndicate piece describes The Forty Plus Club of New York meeting on East 47th Street. It gathers former executives earning $4,000 yearly to aid peers over 40, offering no pay or fees, with plans to expand nationally. The club emphasizes the Golden Rule and mutual aid over self interest.

East 47Th Street New York 47Th Street Forty Plus Club of Forty Plus Club Henry Hay United States McNaught Syndicate

Murder at the Manor Ends in Suspense and Suspicions

In the manor halls a night of shooting unravels as Minnie Horace is found near death, Mrs. Witherspoon dies, and Richard and Toots face police. Elsie learns Richard and Bettina had torn loyalties while Phil claims the Chicago Blade will cover the trial. The group pieces together who stole emeralds and who killed whom.

Minnie Mac Phil Elsie Ludwig Benson Didmore Richard Mr. Richard Toots Lemoine Karns Chicago Blade Toots Ellis Biel McIntyre Witherspoon Miss Ritter Mrs. Witherspoon Mr. Horace Grandmother

Federal debt at Roosevelt inauguration stood at $20 584 310 620

On February 28 1933 the federal debt was 20 584 310 620 dollars. Russell Herman Conwell delivered the famous acres of diamonds lecture, was educator clergyman lawyer and Temple University founder and first president who died in 1925.

Roosevelt

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