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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1943

Page

4

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Biblical Question on Timing of Kingdom Restitution

A fragment from a May 13 1943 publication quotes Acts 1 6 7 asking about restoring the kingdom. The response states the times and seasons are known only to the Father and not for believers to know.

Synthetic rubber may curb dependence and boost self sufficiency

Jeffers, a Rubber B official, cites optimism about synthetic rubber meeting crude needs and reducing reliance on imports. He notes wartime lessons push America toward full self sufficiency for basic commodities essential to the armed forces, while cautious that tires and driving costs may not vanish soon.

Stalin’s War Aims Put Eastern Europe Under Moscow Threat

The text argues Stalin’s suspension of relations signals Moscow’s intent to ink the Polish exiled government and push to absorb Poland and Baltic states into the USSR. It notes Russia’s denial of territorial seizure while warning that prewar treaties with the Baltic states may be deemed nonbinding and that Moscow seeks influence or sovereignty in the region to secure a port on the Mediterranean.

Moscow Poland Ussr Finland Latvia Lithuania Estonia Russia Europe Hitler Baltic Balkans

Noted wartime atrocity fuels push for vigorous prosecution

The speaker cites the alleged incrimination of ten thousand Polish, describing it as another grisly deed of this war. He argues such acts underscore the need to prosecute those responsible vigorously and finish the matter promptly.

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Banks deserve Army-Navy E for financing wartime effort

Reprinted editorial praises Clarke County and national banks for supporting the war through inflation control, war bond campaigns, and rationing administration. It argues banks take visible and hidden duties to stabilize the economy, urging a formal Army-Navy E award and noting banks’ patriotism.

Discovery at Gibraltar Reveals Stunning Cavern by British Engineers

Richmond News Leader reports British engineers at Gibraltar have uncovered a spectacular cavern deep in rock while extending quarters. The chamber features white, gray and red stalactites forming a cathedral like interior with a freshwater lake, a seven foot diameter column, and a forty foot high spire. The find highlights the role of geologists in military planning, citing Professor Douglas W. Johnson and his influence on wartime geological study.

Gibraltar Manchester , Guardian Shenandoah Valley America Douglas W. Johnson Johnson

Jesse James Reports On Finances

The State Treasurer announced the general revenue fund deficit stood at 20,993,281 dollars, the smallest deficit in more than two years. Jesse James heads the treasury.

Jesse James Austin, Tex General Revenue

Blind Man's Secret unfolds campus murder case

Agatha and Clemantine wake to a campus crime swirl around Willard Bacon a blind student jailed after a mysterious professor Halder stabbing. They read a newspaper report alleging a spy influx and a staged gunshot while Bacon may have shielded another escapee before the FBI.

Mr. Marsh Agatha Willard Clemantine Willard Bacon Western College Otto Halder Bacon President Hill Estelle Blossom

Stephens City High School to award largest ever class

Sixty one seniors at Stephens City High School will receive diplomas on Thursday June 4. Rescue crews at the Christopher Coal Company No 3 mine in Osage West Virginia recovered 35 bodies and reported 21 still inside, raising the death toll to 56 in the recent explosion.

Stephens City High School Christopher Coal Company Osage W. Va

County Schools Music Festival Delights Large Audience

More than 600 children under the direction of Dr. L. A. Richmond presented an excellent program. The historic Opequon Church, oldest Presbyterian congregation south of the Potomac, is undergoing interior and exterior reconditioning.

County Schools L. A. Richmond Opequon Potomac River

Handley High School drill winner named by two companies

Ten years ago Company B won a competitive drill between two Handley High School physical education departments. The article notes the Hoover name dropped for the Colorado River irrigation project now under way and renamed Boulder Dam. Mr and Mrs Wyatt Richard depart Winchester for New York City to sail to Scotland for two months.

Handley High School Hoover Great Dam Colorado River Boulder Dam Wyatt Richard Winchester New York City Scotland

Residents halt holiday during Newlin and Nolan trial in Carpers Valley

Residents of Carpers Valley declare a halt holiday to attend the trial of Newlin and Nolan involving a horse and dog. James C. Ritter, a well known Winchester citizen, dies quietly in his 67th year yesterday afternoon.

Carpers Valley Newlin and Nolan James C. Ritter Winchester

Miss Henrietta Price Remembered as Winchester Educator

Twenty seven years ago the widely known Winchester school teacher Miss Henrietta Price, from a prominent local family, passed away leaving a lasting impact on the community and its students.

Henrietta Price Winchester

Virginia troops to encamp at equity grounds near Winchester

Officials report Nation ready to deploy 300000 men into Mexico but hope for compromise after Obregon meets Carranza. The Handley Board approves using equity grounds for a Virginia Militia encampment this summer, with site selection between Winchester and Virginia Beach.

Mexico Obregon Carranza Handley Board Equity Winchester Va. Beach

Winchester Hospital Endowment Fund Receives $700 Gift

Mr. George Brent Bowen donates seven hundred dollars to Winchester Memorial Hospital endowment fund. W. 8. Snapp marries Miss Elizabeth Donnally in Detroit Michigan, originally of Charleston West Virginia. Fifteen year old Mifflin Cr Lowe sustains a broken arm playing baseball.

George Brent-Bowen Winchester Memorial Hospital Snapp Detroit Mich Elizabeth Donnally Charleston W. Va Mifflin Crlowe

Bryarly starts messenger service. Bryville couple wed

Forty five years ago Mr. Rowland Bryarly of the Western Union forms a messenger service in the city. Mr. John Shackleford and Miss Maggie Greenwalt of Berryville marry at the bride’s sister Mrs. A L Gardner home in Berryville.

Rowland Bryarly Western Union John Shackleford Maggie Greenwalt Berryville Beryville A. L. ‘Gardner

Voice of the People Appeals for Public Nutrition and Dog Law Reform

The letter urges broader public uptake of nutrition classes and daily diet charts. A separate missive discusses Winchester dog control, citing no city ordinance, and endorses lawful actions under Sec. 70 to protect livestock and children from vicious dogs.

Dog License Fine Enforced With Immediate Court-Ordered Euthanasia

The owner of a dog must pay the annual license tax by February 1 or as set by the chapter. Fines range from the license tax up to ten dollars. If unpaid, the trial court orders death for the dog by a game warden or other officer, but the owner remains liable for the fine and tax.

How's Your I Q Seven Test Questions

Questions ask vaccination origin Jenner Lister or Pasteur. Long running NY play is Lightnin or Tobacco Road or Abie's Irish Rose. Correct the sentence They do not sell these kind of gloves. Cod liver oil vitamin is D. Proverb Kill not the goose that saws the eggs. D D 8 stands for Doctor of Divinity. Mungo Park explored Africa. First five Old Testament books Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers fifth is Deuteronomy. Costa Rica is in Central America. Father of Baseball is Abner Doubleday.

Jenner Lister Pasteur New York Tobacco Road Abie Mungo Park Costa Rica Central America South America

Summit Point Buys Gold Star For Local Hero Rumsey L Heare

Summit Point mourns as Private First Class Rumsey L. Heare is killed in action in the African theater. A 1941 army enlistment, he trained at Camp Devens Camp Blanding and Indian Gap before heading to England in 1942. He is survived by his parents and three brothers Sloan Charles and Garrett Heare.

Summit Point W. Va N. R. Heare Rumsey L. Heare Heart Camp Devens Mass Camp Blanding Fla Indian Gap England Heare Sloan Heare Ohio Charles Heare, Jr Garrett Heare North Africa

Colorful Idaho Ranch Hand Stand Out in Appearance

May 12 in Idaho Falls Jack Fifield is described as distinct among ranch hands due to his appearance. His hair and sideburns are black as ceremole, his eyes red, and his goatee white.

Idaho Falls Idaho Jack Fifield

Problems of Rationing For People on Diet

Dr Clendening addresses diet related challenges for allergy and dyspepsia sufferers amid wartime rationing. He discusses how 1943 breakfast changes worsen ulcers, the role of proteins, and risks of wheat cakes. warns diabetics on carb-heavy rations. notes allergy prevalence and patriotic sacrifice. He also answers questions on psychoneurosis and cleft palate surgery timing.

Skin eruptions tied to asthma hint at common sensitiveness

S. F. explains that a breaking out on the skin resembling eczema can be a common symptom of asthma. The answer notes both conditions arise from sensitivity to certain foods or other substances.

S. F

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