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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
4
The Evening Star edited by H. P. Byrd Jr publishes daily from Winchester Virginia. Advertising offices close by 9 PM the day before publication and rates include transient 45 cents per inch with contract options. Readers urged to report delivery delays to improve service.
A short, stark exhortation echoes from a religious column citing Matthew 25. The piece condemns cruelty to the vulnerable and calls for mercy in civic life. It frames social justice as a moral imperative grounded in Christian teaching.
A Navy Bureau of Navigation report shows recruits average 44.2 on an arithmetic test, though most had eighth grade or higher education. The finding prompts debate over arithmetic teaching methods and whether current curricula neglect essentials while pursuing newer approaches.
The Department of Agriculture urges Americans to try pawpaws persimmons June berries buffalo berries Western cherries and high bush fanberries as sugar shortages rise. Food experts say these wild fruits are palatable useful valuable and delicious and households should become familiar with them.
The passage notes persimmons are useful in cakes and puddings while Juneberries suit pies or desserts. It claims Buffalo berries Western sand cherries and high-bush cranberry make excellent jam. It closes with a playful line about Junior purring Pass the paw- Paws, Papa.
National campaign calls for 60 million wage earners to devote 10 percent of incomes to the war effort via War Bonds. Leaders from government management and labor appeal Americans to fund Allied forces and ensure weapon superiority over the Axis for quicker victory.
Reprinted editorial notes polls by Gallup showing 50 percent ignorance of congressmen in general with regional differences. It argues that constituents tend to know their representative when he performs and that public interest in politics varies by region. It suggests civic knowledge grows from accountability and reminds that constituents should know their congressman.
The piece argues there will be no Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival or queen this year yet predicts a heavier spring bloom. It promotes touring Virginia’s countryside to enjoy dogwood, wheat, oaks, and forests, calling for a natural festival free of crowds and commercial attractions.
Dramatic cantata by R J Scott titled A Dramatic Cantatas later called Trial by Jury in 1676 in London. The brief item notes the work’s early identification and its city of origin.
Howie Pollet earned his first 1942 victory for the St. Louis Cardinals with a four hit performance to beat the New York Giants 7 to 3. He held the Giants scoreless through eight innings and withstood a late rally as Mel Ott, John Mize, and Hank Danning produced a three run burst.
Washington defeats Chicago 1–0 as Early Wynn shuts out the White Sox over five innings while Lyons holds the Senators to four hits. Stan Spence plates the lone run with a first inning triple and score on Mickey Vernon's ground out.
A medical column outlines causes and treatments for speech defects, dividing them into organic and functional types. It notes deafness, dental issues, cleft palate, and post correction reeducation as key steps, with stammering and lip reading emphasized, plus Q&A on thyroid activity cataract beliefs and neurasthenia terminology.
The text explains asthma as a spasm of bronchial muscles causing difficult respiration, especially during expiration. It notes wheezing and chest noises as symptoms and mentions trouble in breathing as a key sign.
Editor notes seven pamphlets offered at ten cents each. Titles include Diet Indigestion Constipation Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Gate of the Hair, with readers able to request any one pamphlet censored from garbled catalog text.
The Star’s Service Bureau offers free factual answers to your questions. Sign your name and address, include a three cent stamp, and mail to the Washington Service Bureau at 10138 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. C. Medical or legal advice cannot be given.
The text outlines United States Marines roles as sea-going soldiers with land and air support, notes on Hitler’s rearmament in 1936 converting civilian factories to war production, and mentions actors Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in The Corsican Brothers. It also touches oxygen production methods and a question about a U.S. military decoration with Medal of Honor.
News item reports Miss Anne Williams and the Rev Ernest Williams Episcopal rector marry in Berryville. Also notes five years ago air force leaders claim predicted outcome after a Spanish bomber sinks insurgent battle apt. J R Beardall chosen to crown the festival queen. Road improvements progress toward Berkeley Springs.
Robert I. Stryker, a youth deserting to join the Confederate Army, dies at his home after a short illness. In Winchester, Miss Helen Ames Washington arrives to reign as queen at the 8th annual festival. Miss Constance Buckley and Miss Virginia Boyd named as feature parade cats.
Judge R T W Duke Jr withdraws as an opponent to T W Harrison for Congress amid a large delegate arrival in Winchester for a Keene office event. Five structures burn on the Robert Barr estate south of town, destroying a house and barn.
Twenty five years ago war censorship begins as the government assumes control of telephone and telegraph companies. Rumors spread of peace overtures from the Kaiser to the Allies. Mr. and Mrs Grover Schlack, wed in Washington, host a reception at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs John Thwaite.
Forty years ago Lieut Nat Cartmell U S Army arrives to spend a few weeks on furlough. Madison Lodge marks its 64th Odd Fellowship anniversary with ceremonies. Lewis Bush advertises a new five cent cigar claiming it will sweep the town.
A scanned quiz asks who Lindbergh currently works for, the famous Italian sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, the medium where sound travels fastest, cooper’s trade, the correct option about Bartholdi, blood composition across races, Menuhin’s instrument, the merry go round alias, and David Copperfield’s child wife in the novel.
This note explains the difference between affect and effect as common errors. It contrasts affect as influence with effect as a result and notes verb versus noun forms to aid correct usage.
Police Commissioner J Valentine said he hoped city night games would not be banned as danger from enemy craft loomed. The issue had caused days of confusion amid military dim out precautions and a threatened 200000 dollar casualty risk.
The report notes a second European front already exists in the air with RAF raids aimed at German production but limited by the United States buildup. It cites British losses, shifting Allied logistics, and urgent requests from Syria India and General MacArthur for stronger naval and air support while warning inflation from wartime spending. The piece criticizes wartime financing measures and notes transportation shortages hamper daily life.
The column argues rationing may demoralize citizens and suggests banning pleasure driving without necessity. It recalls the Flying Fortress dominance in the air and notes a Britain India policy debate tied to the Montagu declaration of 1917 promising gradual self government within the empire.
The article argues that current methods cannot capture large sums and notes April bond sales, the July goal, and limited excess profits tax revenue. It criticizes Roosevelt’s approach for not broadening the tax base, avoiding a sales tax, and not raising the 40 hour work week, while warning that gas rationing will provoke opposition.
Dick Newsome earned his third straight win for Boston after eight Detroit hits yielded 13 bases. Dom DiMaggio and Johnny Peacock sparked the offense with three hits apiece and Ted Williams ended a slump with a third inning homer. Charlie Fuchs started for Detroit, with Roy Henshaw and Hal Manders relieving, as Boston pulled away in the windup.
Philadelphia hits four home runs to beat Pittsburgh 6 to 3, ending a five game skid. Frank Hoerst wins, with support from Glossop Warren Etten Northey and Litwiler who all homered in consecutive innings.
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