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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1940
Page
4
The text urges prayers for good rulers and guidance from God for leaders in authority including Roosevelt Wallace Byrd, citing a biblical exhortation to pray for kings and those in power to enable a quiet and peaceful life.
The Democratic nominee for the 7th District, A Willis Robertson, is highlighted for his rise in Congress since 1933. Editorials from the Richmond News Leader Roanoke Times and Waynesboro News-Virginian praise his public service, Ways and Means role, and preparedness policies, urging a large mandate in his reelection.
The editorial notes Senator Harry F. Byrd faces no opposition in the Democratic primary or November race. It suggests Socialist and Communist candidates are nominal and warns voting for them could distort nationwide views of party strength. It also observes Virginia allows minor parties on the ballot while noting other states have barred the Communist party from elections.
Communist candidates appear on ballots in Arizona Arkansas Georgia Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Ohio Washington and West Virginia. Wisconsin blocks the party but allows four Communist independents. Earl Browder ran in 1936 with 80,181 national votes. In this race the party fields Senate candidates in Connecticut Massachusetts Missouri New Jersey Pennsylvania Texas and Virginia.
The Louisville paper endorses Roosevelt’s rival Willkie, criticizing his war policy stance as unclear and inconsistent. It cites support for New Deal measures yet questions repeal aims, calls his speeches unbalanced, and condemns poor campaign organization versus strong leadership.
A political opinion piece argues Mr. Willkie appears weak to lead and unable to adapt to political pressure, while Mr. Roosevelt and his running mate are praised for recognition of a world revolution. It concludes by endorsing Roosevelt for effectively defending democracy and mobilizing against global upheaval.
War disrupts exports with Apple shipments to foreign ports dramatically reduced while Berryville tightens iron blockade to curb vandalism during Hallowe'en. A Halloween street brawl involves two 16 year olds, the year’s singled incident. Mary Katherine Huntsberry marries Rowland Thornton Bryarly.
Ten years ago six men and women were fined by Judge Tav enner in Frederick County Trial Court for illicit operation and possession of slot machines. An engineer and a fireman on a westbound B. and O. train were killed in a wreck at Kearneysville between Martinsburg and Charles Town. Hallowe'en celebrations yielded casual ties nationwide, but a quiet evening was reported in Winchester.
Twenty five years ago officials announced President Wilson would marry Mrs Norman Galt in December. The same report notes the American steamer Llama seized by a British prize crew and run aground off the Scottish coast, while Winchester marked a quiet Hallowe'en with minimal damage due to the Sunday wedding.
John M. Steck, chairman of the Winchester and Frederick county Democratic campaign, addresses the Bryarly school house. A new saddle is stolen from N. K. Larrick at Hayfield and recovered days later in bushes by the road. A Negro worker at Rouss City hall startled other carriers by carrying large loads on his head.
Dr Logan Clendening discusses the mass removal of all ten tonsils in the Dionne quintuplets and debates whether multiple removals were necessary. He cites medical opinions, notes calls for restraint, and answers readers questions on plants, starches, saccharin, and pamphlets offered by his office.
A fragment from Scott's Scrap Book notes a registered U. S. Parent Offeen item by R.J. Scott describing a glowing cigarette end reaching 1,373 degrees Fahrenheit. The report speculates on melting lead zinc tin and aluminum, highlighting world rights concerns and scientific curiosity.
A letter from J J Sperry of Woodstock Virginia praises Congressman A Willis Robertson as an outstanding public servant with honesty, efficiency and devotion to democracy. The writer recalls Robertson’s fair handling of game and inland fisheries, opposition to court packing, and commitment to social legislation, inviting proof if any failure to serve constituents is claimed.
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington DC with a 3 cent reply fee. Sample Q A covers water content of watermelons Long Island dimensions and area Jefferson Davis siblings and US bus mileage in 1939.
A quiz page asks seven questions about early baseball eight balls, greyhounds sight versus scent, WWI pneumonia deaths, Newfoundland capital, US gold price, fuel truck chains, Civil Service Commission origin, Death Valley Scotty, Armageddon Bible, and Britain’s pre Chamberlain prime minister.
A language guide stresses not saying I had the privilege of meeting the President but rather I was honored to meet him. The guidance emphasizes direct, respectful phrasing and avoids awkward constructions that flatten the occasion.
Kit Reilly becomes radio star successor to Nana Harris after winning the Sembler contest. Harris advises thrift and planning while promoting image, cars, and a music connection as Kit moves toward a public career and a future with more opportunities.
Nana Harris guides Kit Reilly toward a strict career path in music, stressing discipline, management, and protection as Kit faces stardom. Kit reveals a trusted partner, Frandear, and contemplates how money and guardians will shape her future obligations and life choices.
Shenandoah National Park in Virginia again tops the nation with 950,360 visitors for the year ended Sept 30, per the National Park Service. Great Smoky Mountains follows at 860,960, with Rocky Mountain third at 627,874.
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