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.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
4
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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