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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

4

Winchester Evening Star Prayer Excerpt

A devotional excerpt from the Winchester Evening Star quotes Jude 24 25 offering praise to God as the savior and source of glory and majesty. The message emphasizes divine wisdom and eternal power.

The Strange Case of General Giraud

The report contrasts Berlin claims of General Henri Giraud being captured while returning to the front with the German radio account that he was captured after taking command of the Ninth Army. The tale notes his earlier capture in 1914, escape to England, and return to service in 1917.

Berlin Giraud Ninth Army L’affaire Giraud Henri Giraud England

Hitler's Trojan Horses A Dream Come True

The article cites Hermann Rauschning and Leland Stowe to warn that Nazi agents and fifth column tactics could operate within nations. It recounts Norway’s swift conquest, Dutch capitulation, and French weaknesses as proof of internal threats and the need for vigilant legal action to root out Trojan horses on American shores.

Herr Rauschning Hitler Paris S. A Leland Stowe Norway Oslo Fjord Oslo Mr. Stowe Chicago Daily News Holland America Murray Tot Molland France

Editorial urges taxes and anti profiteering for army bill

Newport News Daily Press argues the Senate appropriations committee approved a 1 820 941 000 peacetime army bill and 50 000 fighting planes. It says taxes should be levied now and profits limited to 10 percent and new laws to curb profiteering in the preparedness program.

Senate Appropriations Committee Senate Congress Daily Press

Food Banks Bring Quick Freezing To Indiana And Kentucky

The piece describes early quick freezing plants as food banks for vitamin rich produce to be stored at sub zero temperatures and later used. It notes projects in Indiana under farm cooperatives and planned Kentucky sites in Shelby Davies and Henry Counties with Shelby County projecting about twenty thousand dollars for three hundred storage lockers.

Louisville Courier-Journal Indiana Kentucky Shelby Davies Henry Shelby County

Bowling league honors for Charles Showalter at annual banquet

High seasonal honors are awarded to Charles Showalter of the Friendship team at the Bowling League C annual banquet. Mr. and Mrs. Upton Pugh entertain at Gore for newly married Mr. and Mrs. Smithy Pugh. U S Squalus crew rescued by diving bell after sinking yesterday.

Charles Showalter Upton Pugh Gore Smithy Pugh U. S. Squalus

Senate blocks Patman Bill veto upheld 54 to 40

The U S Senate votes 54 to 40 to uphold President Roosevelt's veto on the Patman Bill for soldiers bonus payment. A special committee led by Judge Williams is praised for its border determination work between Shenandoah and Frederick counties. Manganese Mines dispute lies in Frederick county. Mrs Lela Hyde named public welfare director to replace Miss Margaret Hurst.

U.S. Senate Patman Roosevelt Williams Shenandoah Frederick Frederick County Lela Hyde Margaret Hurst

Luther A Thomas Installed as Grace Lutheran Pastor

Ten years ago the Rev. Dr. Luther A. Thomas is installed tonight as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church. The Rogue's Song starring Lawrence Tibbett draws large crowds at a local theatre. Mrs. Cecil C House dies at her daughter’s home, Mrs. G B Allen.

Luther A. Thomas Grace Lutheran Church Lawrence Tibbett Cecil C. House G. B. Allen

Winchester High student wins essay gold on American Merchant Marine

Miss Ida Fisher, a Winchester High School student, wins the gold medal for writing the best essay on American Merchant Marine service. Plans by the Ladies Colonial Association to move a Revolutionary cannon from N. W. Solenberger’s property to Washington’s headquarters. Italian forces cross the Austrian border a day after declaring war on Germany and allies, while Turkish forces retreat under English pressure and Romania is expected to join Europe’s conflict.

Ida Fisher Winchester High School Ladies Colonial Association N. W. Solenberger Washington Germany Roumania Iray

Miss Rebecca Clayton and Philip H Gold wed at Mountain View

Forty years ago Miss Rebecca Clayton married Philip H. Gold at Mountain View the bride’s home with Rev. Dr. James R. Graham officiating. City Democrats elect almost all their ticket while a Republican C W Ramsburg wins one council seat. R T Barton responds to claims the council building committee knew inferior material was used in constructing Rouss City Hall.

Rebecca Clayton Philip H. Gold Mountain View James R. Graham C. W. Ramsburg R.T. Barton Rouss City Hall

Seven Quiz Questions from The Star Page

The Star presents seven quiz questions covering government seats, Congress composition, post passage mail rules, wartime diplomacy, and radio visuals. Readers are invited to turn to page 2 for the answers and to test their knowledge on geography law and history.

Congress Herbert Hoover Alfred Landon Harold E. Stassen Italy Continental United States

Common Error Note Highlights Grammar Rule

A style caution reminds writers to avoid the phrase off of and omit the word of after keep off. It emphasizes precise usage to improve clarity and readability in modern writing.

Dentists Through Time From Primitive Barbers to Modern Clinics

Dr Logan Clendening contrasts old tooth pullers with today’s dentistry centering on anesthesia drilling and nerve relief as Baltimore College of Dental Surgery marks its centenary. The first class of four grew to 65 000 dentists with four year training and high school prep. The piece notes broader life aids like refrigeration and spectacles and previews tomorrow’s dentistry improvements.

London Dental School United States Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Chapin A. Harris Horace Henry Hayden

The Oaks Workers Plan A Picnic Night At Mansion

Six girls at The Oaks host a cheerful picnic on the lawn for Mr. Merrifield and Mr. Weems as Jeremy Tucker becomes the target of Tempe Hyde's growing anger. Lola Montesa claims Jeremy as her date, while Tempe masks jealousy with a harsh comment about Lola. Gayle worries about tensions in their luxurious, precarious employment. The scene ends with Tempe's anger and a cliffhanger.

the Oaks Gayle Bill Jeremy Tucker Merrifield Little Tempe Hyde Tempe Wallace Lola Montesa Mr. Merrifield Mr. Weems Ayde Jeremy Lola Tempe Hyde Pate

Youngest European king born in 1923 proclaimed in 1934

King of Yugoslavia born September 6 1923 was proclaimed king October 11 1934 making him the youngest European monarch. He led the Yugoslav throne during a turbulent interwar period before the monarchy faced upheaval in World War II.

Europe BE. M. A Yugoslavia

Answers to Questions from Fr DR Haskin

A reader quiz column answers varied queries from small monkey weights to glass breaking notes and cenotaph meaning. It also covers lemonade Lucy and Yankee attendance, plus a note on Louisville wind and early street railways in New York City.

New York City Bowery Fourth Avenue Prince Street Harlem Murray Hill

Each American Home Should Own a Copy Of The Constitution

The Winchester Evening Star advertises a 10 cent booklet containing the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U S Constitution. Readers are urged to mail ten cents with name and address to receive the booklet from the Information Bureau in Washington D C.

Clendening Logan Clendening United States Winchester Evening Star Washington, D. C

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