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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
4
The Evening Star alerts subscribers to report delays or irregularities in delivery at Winchester Virginia. It notes ad submission by 9 PM the day before publication and outlines transient and contract rates. The column stresses community effort and includes a biblical quote about planting and watering.
June 1 marks the launch of a Virginia drive to raise 407000 for the USO to support soldiers and sailors. The effort notes USO's nationwide work including post clubs, overseas entertainment, mobile units, and tran sit services with 41 USO camps in Virginia aiding reception and hospitality for trainees and families.
Five million strong in the Farm Security Administration join the Food for Freedom push, with FSA families supplying food and enlisting many youth into the armed forces. The program argues these low income farmers provide crucial food, credit, and manpower, reducing relief needs and supporting wartime needs nationwide.
A Vichy broadcast advocates a French bloc in the United States based on ancient traditions rather than American policy. It cites French populations in Louisiana New England and Canada as solidly attached to tradition, a Nazi propaganda line echoing Hitler's New Order.
The piece notes growing demand for black walnut lumber used in gunstocks propellers furniture and musical instruments. It cites seedling shortfalls in Pennsylvania and other states urging restoration of this valuable tree before decline worsens. It also highlights the nut flavor, praising American walnut over English varieties.
Reports from Rome suggest Mussolini may exit the war by early next year as Italy’s grip on colonial hopes fades. The piece notes Laval and Hitler’s alliance undermining Italian aims, forecasts army seizure by anti-Mussolini forces within eight to nine months, and favors UN invasion of a weak Axis target to accelerate change. It also reviews Kiplinger’s Washington is Like That offering a Washington power portrait.
Jerry Broadfield recalls the long stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh as a near empty ghost road with signs of 70 mph deemed unnecessary. He notes few passing cars in 185 miles, 24 hour stations in Pittsburgh, and the dramatic rationing boundary affecting drivers.
The Parachute Section of the Infantry School at Fort Benning in Georgia was established in June 1941.
Nazi officials predict the American supply convoy to Britain will be declared an open act of war. Stephens City seniors decide to hold commencement without a speaker. The Rev C W Caulkins, formerly of Winchester now Leesburg, is supported as state head of the Lions Club.
Frank Turgeon heads an air show plan to open the season with a large display. Neville Chamberlain becomes England’s Prime Minister replacing Stanley Baldwin. Reverend E J Rohart resigns after eleven years at the First Brethren Church.
Kermit Orndorff faces charges after his wife’s disappearance. the event follows months of uncertainty. Edwin Bailey Philip Glaize and Cordell Hull are noted graduates from S. V. A. Stanley Miller is cited as the 13 year old son of a local barber who saves an S. M. A. cadet at Rouss Park from leaping into a deep pit after a heat induced frenzy.
Twenty years ago Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Baker hosted a large house dance in honor of Mrs. John Graham who arrived with friends aboard a private railway car. Dr. Kate Waller Barnett spoke at the Century Club annual dinner on disarmament. Edith Dunn and Carolyn Quantz directed the choir at the Fort Loudoun Seminary graduation exercises.
Twenty five years ago Winchester citizens subscribed to three quarters of a million dollars in Liberty Bonds, four times the city quota. The Department of Justice probes efforts to discredit the draft system nationwide amid storms and tornadoes causing loss in the Chicago area.
Forty years ago John Rutherfird’s buggy bogged down in Carlyle’s run ford and he waited in mid stream for help. A large temperance rally drew hundreds of dry supporters from Winchester and nearby counties to the event.
In the quiz page readers are invited to turn to page 2 for the answers to seven test questions. Topics cover draft numbers a naval battle sea near Australia the land or water landing plane the Archbishop of Canterbury a South American British possession the meaning of Schmidt the U S seal on a dollar certificate insect legs and weather lore about St Swithin's Day.
The rule states an infinitive remains in present form when describing intended actions tied to the governing verb. It shifts to past if the action occurred before the governing verb, as in I intended to answer rather than I intended to have answered.
The Clara Lu Em neighborhood gossip skit will be revived with Harriet Allyn as Lu replacing Isa bell Carothers who died after the previous run. Louise Starkey Mead returns as Clara and Helen King Mitchell as Em. The trio resumes on CBS starting June 8 with a thrice weekly schedule.
Late edition of The Star notes press time across cities. London shows 9 P M while Berlin Rome stand at 10 P M and Balkans at 11 P M reflecting synchronized deadlines.
The Star provides sample Q and A items about common curiosities and facts. Topics include tire wear, New Zealand industry, heat lightning, ether in physics, and the film Seventh Heaven with its two screen versions.
Wayne escorts Tibby to a hangar to reveal a sleek five passenger plane for her maiden flight. He vows to let her pilot the ship alone, training her with firm authority as she quests for romance and independence under his mentorship.
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