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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1940
Page
4
The 1940 Winchester Evening Star lists advertising rates four 3 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum and display ads 45 cents per inch. It notes deadlines by 9 PM for next day publication and carrier, mail subscription prices from 48 cents to 4.66 dollars with six month and yearly terms.
A brief quotation from Philippians 4 6 7 urges readers to be careful for nothing and to present requests to God through prayer and thanksgiving. It promises that the peace of God will guard hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Governor Herbert H. Lehman of New York vetoed a measure that would relax the sixty day jail sentence for a second drunken driving offense. The veto contrasts with a recently enacted Virginia statute allowing fines and suspended sentences for repeat offenders. The paper commends Lehman and urges Virginia lawmakers to consider changing their law.
The Liberal government led by Prime Minister Mackenzie King won a decisive victory in Canada, defeating Conservative critics of wartime policy. The result shows Canadians support for the current war effort and readiness to expand training for air pilots, signaling five more years of King leadership.
A U S survey shows the average family spends 12 percent of income on housing 28 percent on food and 10 percent on savings with 2 to 16 percent by income group. It notes many households allocate a large car expense as a must and some exceed six percent for car costs.
Reprinted editorial notes Franklin D Roosevelt's disapproval of federal officials and the broad political influence of Postmaster General Farley. Senator Van Nuys calls for Farley to resign as Democratic national chairman, but Farley resists, keeping dual roles and signaling a Chicago convention bid. The piece compares Farley's power to Hanna and Hays, highlighting his lasting grip on party and state leadership.
The Baltimore Sun questions government reliance on press agents and propaganda across newspapers radios movies and magazines. It argues information is needed but propaganda is not and urges Congress to cut the growing franked information budget well below current levels.
Clayton Cochran recovers from earlier injuries after a bakery shaft accident. If the sale is confirmed by the Court the Clearbrook Woolen Mill may reopen employing 150 people, said Attorney Herbert Larrick.
Five years past Ellwood reports a youth who shot himself in the foot while hunting rats. He had the pistol bullet removed at a hospital. A new Belgium treaty allows unrestricted apple imports at 82 cents per barrel duty. A dispute over Ethiopian and Italian colonial boundaries is sent to the League of Nations for peaceful settlement.
Marylin Miller draws large crowds to a local theatre in the period’s buzz around the film Sally. Miss Helen D. Blake wed Henry T. Reutter of Baltimore in New York. Brucetown Woolen Mill losses from a recent fire reach $30,000, nearly destroying the plant.
Twenty five years ago Paul Armentrout reports killing a giant racer snake near Tenth Legion. England mourns sinking of unarmed steamers by U boat. convoy protection promised. Rev J A Anderson becomes presiding elder of Southern Methodist Church succeeding Rev T J Lambert. Spring brings more motorists from nearby cities through Winchester. Forty years ago.
The couple ties the knot in Marianna Arkansas where Miss Della Hottle has taught. The article also names Reginald Haines Vernon Haines Harry Stouffer Frank Kohlhauser and Brent Clarke as the executive committee of their new Round Table Club.
A compact quiz prompts contestants to name Best Actress of 1989, Sumner Welles’ official title, Santiago’s country, a musician who was once Premier, the Great Divide, New Zealand’s capital, surname Verne nationality, Moon versus Mercury diameters, damp versus dry air weight, and Gilbert and Sullivan roles for writer and composer.
Instruction to avoid phrase construction like if I had of tried and to omit or replace of with correct grammar for clear writing. It emphasizes standard English usage and prevents common misformation in punchy headlines or summaries.
Dr Clendening explains valvular heart disease limits reserve power and cautions against overexertion while noting heart muscle resilience. A Marathon runner with double valvular disease reportedly completed strenuous feats, illustrating surprising cardiac reserve.
A 32 year old runner with heart murmurs and valvular disease was warned against racing but entered a marathon of about 26 miles at 6000 feet elevation in hot weather. He finished in three hours two minutes and recovered quickly. A separate case shows heart healing after a severe coronary attack with extended rest and gradual activity.
Reader asks if going bareheaded causes sinus trouble. Answer clarifies cold may be a factor but not a cure. Editor notes Dr Clendening offers pamphlets on diet digestion infant care and more for a small price. Q and A identify Edwin Markham as author of the poem A Creed about shared destinies.
The scene at the inquest for Alfred Markham unfolds with Harvey McGuire deterring Muriel’s hysterics while Louise Markham and Jerry face questions. Witnesses including a doctor and the cook discuss the wound, a trowel, and diamonds found on the victim, amid suspicions surrounding Jerry Montcalm and the jewelry connection.
The page compiles Q and A items from the Information Bureau answering facts on badminton court size, fruit telegraphic delivery, liquor production by state, Trans-Siberian Railway construction, crime ages, Maxim silencer tax and registration, postage stamp portraits of women, Akron wreck cause, Babe Ruth's role, the horse Rienzi later Winchester, and 1939 U S silk stocking expenditure.
Stamp hobbyists are urged to obtain Everybody's Stamp Book a concise guide on postage stamps famous collectors rare stamps and how to start and grow a collection. The notice promises helpful guidance for beginners and valuable material for veterans and asks readers to mail ten cents postpaid to Washington D C for a copy.
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