Classified Advertising Rates and Policy Note
The Winchester Evening Star lists daily publication details with classified rates two cents per word minimum twenty five cents, display ads nine P M deadline pre publication, and transient rate forty five cents per inch. It notes that national reps include Tenney Goodward and Company with offices in New York Detroit and other major cities.
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Mereosuala
Tenneyoodward and Company, Inc
New York
Detroit
City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlan
Los Angeles
Local News Policy Statement
A notice from the Associated Press states that AP holds exclusive rights to republish its news dispatches and local material published in this paper. The statement asserts copyright control over reprints and local content.
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Associated Press
Ted
Prayer for Those in Authority Verse Quoted
A religious note cites 1 Peter 2 17 urging love of the brotherhood fear of God and honor of the king as guidance for those in authority.
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Peter
Remembering Early Rail Travel Comforts and Risks
A railroad periodical recalls early sleeping car advice for passengers including nightcaps warm clothing and quinine before bed. It contrasts primitive stagecoach races with modern fast air travel, noting dramatic gains in speed and comfort while praising progress in American transportation.
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America
Chicago
Washington
Wwe
Subtlety vs Beauty in Career Success Across Fields
The article argues beauty matters little for business success but is not a requirement in acting. It cites a New York school survey praising English, speech, courtesy, and tidiness as key job skills, while noting make up should be subtle. It also discusses the political use of hatchets and the need for competence over appearance.
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Artiice
Central Commercial High School of
New York
Funis
Alexander S. Massel
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John as the man for the job seeking brother in politics
A nearby official aims to secure a Federal job for his brother without Senator Byrd, eyeing Congressman Woodrum but facing ouster from leadership. He may pursue Rep Flannagan who cares only about White House support, not merits, with potential Senate confirmation risk in Roberts case.
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Byrd
Woodrum
House
Flannagan
Ninth
White House
Mr. Flannagan
Mr. Roosevelt
John
Senate
Roberts
Wildlife Restoration Week Spurs Virginia Conservation Support
The National Chamber of Commerce backs Wildlife Restoration Week to raise funds for conservation in Virginia. The event aligns with a state commission study on game policy and aims to boost a more effective state game program. Funds from $1 color stamp sheets will support Virginia conservation through the State Conservation Commissioner.
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National Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
General Assembly
Virginia Wildlife Federation
Richmond
Junior Board of Trade
Marion T. Jefferies
Wedding of Miss Helsing and Mr Garber Jr.
The Star reports the wedding of Miss Helen Helsing to Mr Charles Edward Garber Jr of this city is announced. The police committee is asked by President Peyton Marshall to probe how Winchester pool rooms are run. The highway department relocates the Boyce road but Main Street will not be barricaded.
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Highway Department
Boyce
Helen Helsing
Charles Edward Garber, Jr
Police Committee of Council
Peyton Marshall
Winchester
Move to ban beer and wine sales in Shenandoah county
Petitions circulate in Shenandoah county to prohibit sale of beer and wine and the establishment of a state liquor store within county boundaries. Harry Hardesty of Berryville dies of a heart attack at Battletown Inn. A large mass meeting discusses plans for the Apple Blossom Festival. S. D. McFadden named financial chairman of the Winchester American Legion Beauty Show in April.
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Shenandoah County
Harry Hardesty
Berryville
Battletown Inn
S. D. McFadden
American Legion
Winchester
Plane crash victim Schutte shows slight improvement
Ten years ago C Herbert Schutte, badly injured in an airplane crash, is slightly improved. Betsy Paine of Front Royal will represent Shenandoah Valley, Inc. in the festival. Crown Prince Olaf of Norway weds Princess Martha of Sweden amid festival gaiety.
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C. Herbert Schutte
Betsy Paine
Front Royal
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Olaf
Norway
Martha
Sweden
Farmers Leader Theodore F. Gough Dies at Lamp's School
Twenty five years ago noted Western County farmer Theodore F. Gough died at his home near Lamp's school house. The report recalls his standing in the community and his long farming career.
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Theodore F. Gough
Lamp
Co. I
Washington, D. C
Kentucky
Forty Years Ago in The Star Files
A brief retrospective note mentions The Star’s archival file saying it lacks a paper from Low pris dav and references a past event.
Answers to Questions by Frederic J. Haskin
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Washington Evening Star Information Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin is director, Washington, D. C. Enclose three cents for a reply.
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Wy Harmeetee Evening Star
Reau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D
Mixed Q and A trivia from a historical news page
A crowded Q and A section covers cigarette taxes in several cities, average daily telephone calls to Washington, tides at Fundy Minas Basin, American Legion birthplace, will-o'-the-wisp causes, insulin origin, sainthood, first-day covers, movie extras, world sizes, yacht ensign authority, Canadian canned salmon, royal oath, and owl eye mobility with varied factual answers.
Jeepers creepers use your peepers sign shocks Cleveland
In Cleveland a safety education push uses a street center sign reading Jeepers creepers, use your peepers aimed at drivers and pedestrians. The playful message injects swing era style into public safety.
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Cleveland
Police Department
Public Square
Myra Myra Wins License With Earl Culp
Miss Myra Myra, 20, of Madison Wisconsin, and Earl Culp, 22, of Oregon Wisconsin, secured a marriage license after the county clerk confirmed the unusual name. The couple plans to wed in Dubuque Iowa.
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Myra
Dubuque
Myra Myra
Madison
Wis
Earl Culp
Oregon
Household Budget Booklet for 1939 Distributed
The Washington Information Bureau offers the 1939 Household Budget Booklet to help families track expenses. It includes income division guidance, model budgets, spending and saving tips, monthly accounting pages, and can be obtained for ten cents by mailing the coupon with name address city state.
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Washington Information Bureau
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Ene
Washington
Nothing New Under the Sun Says Travel Column aboard Lady Hawkins
The column aboard the Canadian National steamer Lady Hawkins reflects on history from St. Kitts, noting ancient and modern repeats of conflict and policy. It cites 1639 tobacco price tactics, Roman debt relief, road building, and Nero’s garden party as examples, challenging the idea that current problems are new.
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Canadian National
Lady Hawkins
Caribbean
Island
St. Christopher
St. Kitts
Cuba
Boundry
Europe
Roosevelt
Islands
London
Powder Box Clue in Country House Murder
Elsie’s powder mishap reveals a hidden cyanide clue as Mac searches the trash and glove in the barrel. Horace’s glove and out-of-town cyanide purchases hint at a suspect shopping away from local records while Ellis checks drugstores in Columbus.
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Mac
Mrs. Greely
Mr. Horace
Phil
Didmore
Elsie
Cincinnati
Horace
Ellis
Columbus
Smith
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