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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
4
A quiz page asks seven questions covering Dodge City leading man, oldest U S city, first nonstop trans Pacific flight, NY governor before FDR, pioneer US railroad, visibility of stars in a new moon crescent, and archiving pronunciation.
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising rates 2 cents per word with a 25 cent minimum and 9 P M deadline for display ads. It provides national ad reps, subscription prices for various terms, and the Bible quote from Matthew 24 35 dated May 28 1940.
A Rome dispatch reports Mussolini and Germany's colonial expert Gen. Ritter von Epp held a long talk on expansion. Hitler seeks Mussolini's input before the cake of spoils is baked, hinting at ongoing coordination as Axis plans unfold.
An American chain plans a nationwide hunt for housewives recipes to honor the great American cook. Analyzing 161050000 meal checks, it finds decline of Continental dishes and rise of traditional American fare with corned beef and cabbage beating sole mar guery three to one. Destinations include codfish cakes in the Midwest and Philadelphia scrapple, urging local names to flavor national dishes.
The historic Louvain library, rebuilt after World War I with American help, has burned again. The piece notes the dubious German justification and questions who is responsible, mentioning Belgians or possibly the British, with German presence in the area and Hitler’s men cited as unlikely but not confirmed.
The Roanoke Times opposes Mrs. Alice Burke of Richmond who is nominated by the Communist party of Virginia against Democrat incumbent Harry Flood Byrd. The piece argues Burke will not be elected but will promote Communist doctrine and equates communism with Nazi allies, urging readers to consider how many Virginians will vote for this ticket.
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch reports from New York via Variety that Deanna Durbin may sign to appear with the Metropolitan Opera Company in the 1941-42 season. The piece notes Durbin's voice size and cautions managers to guard her voice, suggesting she continue radio and film work to preserve charm.
Miss Jeanne Sprint tops her class as an honor graduate at Garfield Hospital in Washington. Miss Louise Henry, noted Hollywood actress, visits Mrs. Samuel Gershank here. Boots Poffenberger, former major league player from Williamsport Maryland, misses as he fails to pitch on Sandy Baker Day at the park.
President Roosevelt expresses dismay at the unconstitutional ruling and calls administration leaders to straighten out the mess. Rolfe Derflinger receives the F. O. Larrick scholarship medal at Middletown High commencement. Mrs. Bell E. J. Baker, a prominent local figure, dies at her South Washington Street home.
Miss Mildred Virginia Henson of Middletown marries Mr. C E O Conner at Grace Lutheran Church as county authorities investigate the dynamiting of Jamney McKee’s house near White Hall. Winchester prepares for the annual military ball at the Golf Club during the spring encampment of 500 Staunton Military Academy cadets.
Twenty five years ago British and French warships pounded Turkish forts in the Dardanelles to answer for losses of several large vessels. Miss Katherine Stickley performed multiple solos at the Fort Loudoun Seminary annual music recital. Miss Madge Pickett Stokes of Washington and Mr. R King Stone of Millwood plan a June 2 wedding.
Forty years ago Robert Galloway aged 12 is badly injured after being crushed beneath a horse he rode to the Stephen son post office after the mail. Mrs B C Shull buys the Marlboro Fertilizer Co at Marlboro for 1185 dollars. C A Shannon B and O agent at Stephens City known for a practical joke among railroad men receives a large tabby cat sent by express.
The guidance suggests avoiding the phrase those who alate and using those who came ate instead to express the same idea more clearly and politely.
Reported by medical writers on medicine from mud kaolin used by Chinese for cholera treatment in 1919 with mouth administration enema absorption of toxins. Also discusses aluminum hydroxide use for ulcerative colitis and calcium therapy in colitis plus diet and sunshine advice.
William Bailey hides under a bed as a burglar searches a room at The Oaks. The intruder is foiled when Bailey rises, coins spill, and a voice orders him to stay still or be killed. The tense scene echoes a crime plot with police involvement already noted.
The Albany Herald describes J A Davis uncle of the bridegroom in a detailed, humorous fashion listing feather weight Hanes Unions, white linen slacks, white kid belt, Shadow Lane shirt, barathea four in hand, a grey seersucker suit with wide lapels, a belted back, silk handkerchiefs, two spare pockets, socks, white buck oxfords, and a glossy middle parting, portraying a perspiring figure amid guests.
Frederic J. Raskin provides a Q and A column with factual answers on taxes, railway whistle history, Mark Twain, Fermat's Last Theorem rewards, minnows prep, opposition types, famous financial corners, Civil War dates, racehorse naming rules, and soft drink tax repeal. The piece compiles miscellaneous Q A pairs and their concise responses.
A 32 page booklet explains parliamentary law for citizen participation in groups. It covers organizing a new association presiding conducting elections and reorganizations with model constitution and by laws. Send ten cents postpaid to Information Bureau Washington D C Frederic J Haskin Director with name address and payment.
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