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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1940
Page
4
The page shows the Winchester Evening Star masthead with editor H P Byrd Jr and standard publishing and advertising notices. It includes subscription pricing, classified ad rates, and a Bible verse Romans 1 16 17. The snippet reflects period newspaper formatting and public notices.
The story recalls Winston Churchill visiting Virginia twelve years ago at the Governor’s mansion. R Gray Williams, a Winchester lawyer, while dressed as a servant, fetched Churchill an afternoon paper and received a quarter as thanks. Williams jokes a dime would have insulted him.
An analysis from The Aeroplane argues that air power depends on trained personnel and maintenance staff. It cites German and French estimates showing 60 and 25 workers per aircraft, and a total labor need of 2.4 million to sustain 26 000 planes. It warns large fleets alone do not guarantee victory.
The piece laments heat and offers folk wisdom on surviving hot days. It urges eating greens, drinking water, sleeping well, and moving slowly to avoid sunstroke. It notes fish and cows as examples of heat tolerance and cautions against rushing through tasks.
A rustic recalls a snail seen recently as a pace setter for safe heat limits. The text suggests avoiding rapid movement in extreme heat to prevent sunburn and potential heart strain, urging calm pace in the shade.
The Ledger-Dispatch endorses Attorney General Staples argument that seven Governor Price item vetoes in the Appropriation Act are illegal. It notes the high authority cited, including a US Supreme Court case, and argues the Virginia constitutional limits on vetoes render the vetoes null and void.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item notes an Iowa man eats fifty two pancakes and drinks twenty nine cups of coffee to retain a championship. The piece quips that without the ritual he could be piling toothpicks or sending chain letters.
News notes from a previous year report Clarence Bush, an employee of the Virginia Woolen Company, died. Other items include Hershey Pints team winning the Ladies Bowling League title for a second straight year by beating the Clarke County Junior Woman's Club, a Retail Merchants committee seeking U D C input on Confederate Memorial Day exercises, and Handley debating team members Robert Bridgers Robert Boyd and Ann Hatcher winning the Class B state championship at the Charlottesville Literary Meet.
Miss Jane Cary Randolph of Millwood earns a scholarship to Chautagua Summer School from the Virginia branch of the Kings Daughters. Maurice Lynch, age 81, is urged to stay busy for longevity. Frank Gearing and Ben Belchie plan a banquet for Winchester's two mens bowling league.
Bishop Cannon testifies he used and distributed all funds of the Virginia anti- Smith campaign before the Senate investigation. Apple growers in Shenandoah Cumberland and Potomac valleys seek a charter for Valley Producers. Members of four local volunteer fire departments appear in a broadcast over W J S V Mount Vernon Hills.
Twenty five years ago Will Moffatt of Shenandoah Valley Importing Co remains missing after the Lusitania disaster. A British battleship with more than 500 crew reportedly sunk by German forces. Valley Turnpike Co to prosecute drivers who bypass toll gates. Anita Perkins Douglas Fuller and Grace Cover, students of Thomas Haskins, perform a dance exhibition at Empire Theatre.
Forties era report notes nine fire alarms triggered within twelve hours at a single Martinsburg West Virginia residence. Heela Manufacturing Co seeks 500 jobs and $450 000 payroll indicating potential site in the area for brass art objects and other metal fixtures. Leslie D Kline, a leading breeder of setters pointers and beagles, sends five dogs to Atlanta for a bench show.
A list of seven trivia prompts covering Narvik, authorship of My Country Tis of Thee, a capital city choice, the year of the last star on the flag, Irrawaddy River location, where US paper money is made, Steinmetz’s profession, Washington's surrender commander, Jam es A Farley’s faith, and two common insect pests that bother dogs.
A language note contrasts correct usage of nearly with near in danger contexts. It explains that the phrase the man nearly died is proper while he was near getting hurt is incorrect.
Dr Logan Clendening reports a dermatology meeting noting many warts respond to suggestion. Half of juvenile warts heal without treatment. suggestion may explain older methods such as rubbing with meat, burying under trees, or licking a cut apple. Inert color painting with strong belief can clear in four to eight weeks. x ray remains best physical remedy.
Article discusses the ketogenic diet a high fat low starch and sugar regimen that helps about half of epilepsy patients. It highlights children as the group most benefiting and includes a story of a boy who refuses ice cream to avoid a seizure. It also covers nails and calcium questions, noting buttermilk calcium and brittle nails usually stem from infection rather than diet.
The Bank of England was projected by William Paterson, a Scotsman, and received its Charter Incorporation in the year.
Bill Bailey and Gayle Dixon organize a grand dance for Jeremy Tucker at The Oaks to smooth his arrival, money and envy swirl as Bill battles jealousy over a kiss amid rehearsals. Gayle reassures him while Mr Merrifield pushes the social scheme forward.
A local reader guide offers Q A exchanges on history and law. It covers Lincoln marriage license location, congressional pay raise to 10000 in 1925, sugar yield from sugar beets, Prohibition amendment ratification, WPA eligibility, Baldwin Peninsula names, Leesburg post office opening, national flowers, song title references, and the American Law Institute.
The Evening Star advertises Everybody's Song Book a 144 page collection of 205 songs from Stephen Foster marches Christmas carols and sea songs bound in durable paper with authoritative notes and full index priced at 20 cents mailed to home readers send twenty cents with coupon to the Washington Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Director for a copy and provide name address and city state
At the Southern Congregational Christian Church biennial session in Greens boro North Carolina the Rev R A Whitten pastor of the Winchester Church was elected second assistant secretary of the region and named to the Stewardship and Temperance committees Roy A Larrick of Winchester was nominated as a trustee of Elon College Elon North Carolina subject to confirmation by Elon’s Board of Trustees
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