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The Winchester Evening Star lists classified and display ad rates with 2 cents per word minimum charge 29 cents and 45 cents per inch for display ads and national reps cited. Subscription prices include annual and quarterly options with various advance rates and a Monday October 2, 1939, date.
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Tenney- Woodward and Conklin, Inc
New York
Detroit City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Wey
Oomonday
Statement on Sin and Truth From I John 1 8
A biblical verse condemns claiming sinlessness as self deception. The quote from I John 1 8 asserts that denying sin prevents the truth from living in a person.
A Good Fight Reds Pack Them In At Cincinnati
Cincinnati once again proves itself a baseball town with record attendance and loyal fans backing the Reds at the league’s smallest park. Mil McKechnie’s squad has sparked nationwide admiration as the underdog's roar grows.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Reds
Milt MicKechnie
Sipiracie
Redland
Dr. Adolf Meyer Cautions Against War Anxiety
Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Dr. Adolf Meyer argues undeclared wars and distant conflicts threaten mental health. He urges Americans to avoid fussing over wars and focus on calm living, reading, and self care until actual warfare affects the generation.
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Adolf Meyer
Johns Hopkins
Invitation From America and the 1940 Olympic Games
The American Olympic Committee weighs staging the 1940 Games in the United States if Finland cannot host due to the European war. The piece notes Finland’s reluctance, the risk of a disrupted event, and the view that a canceled or skipped Games would be ill for global sport.
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Finland
American Olympic Committee
America
United States
Reprinted Editorials He Is an American He Hears an Airplane Overhead
A profile of the typical American citizen emphasizing personal freedoms and distrust of surveillance. He reads a newspaper, belongs to clubs, and exercises independent political thought. He has never worn a gas mask or stayed in a bombproof shelter, and he values privacy, faith, and family while navigating the shadow of potential conflict.
The Daily Quiz Answers on Page Two
A set of ten trivia questions covers Celsius freezing point Panama history golf winners levees presidency Everest location iguana river battles time science and hundredth franc. Answers appear on page two.
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Republic of Panama
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mt. Everest
Partition of Czechoslovakia continues under Polish ultimatum
Czech government agrees to cede border territory while Storm Troopers begin occupation of the land handed to Hitler. James Himelright elected president of the Senior class at Gordon Junior Military College in Barnesville Georgia.
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Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Handley
Harrisonburg
James Himelright
Gordon Junior Military College
Barnesville
New Jersey to Seek Extradition for Hauptmann
Gov. Harry Ames of New Jersey says the state will move to extradite Bruno Richard Hauptmann before the German carpenter is tried for extortion in New York, far from Richmond city jail. A West Virginia jurist rules part of that state's NRA law unconstitutional.
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Harry Ames
New Jersey
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Carpenter
New York
Richmond
West Virginia
Frederick residents receive dividend checks No 64
Two hundred eighty seven Frederick residents receive checks from National Fruit Products Co in payment of dividend No 64. Theodore Roosevelt Jr prepares to depart for Puerto Rico to assume governorship. Mrs L L Bowman honored with surprise birthday party at home near Stephens City.
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Frederick
National Fruit Products Co
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Puerto Rico
L. L. Bowman
Stephens City
Hindu troops join Allied forces in France amid Antwerp fall fears
Twenty five years ago seventy thousand Hindu troops joined British and French in France as German invaders showed weakness. Propaganda touted Antwerp's fall imminent while Samuel Glenn of Huron Dales died there after service with the U S Weather Bureau. Representative James Hay of Virginia was praised for pushing a new air squadron into the army.
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France
Antwerp
Samuel Glenn
City
Huron
U. S. Weather Bureau
James Hay
Virginia
House
Army
Education tale: one third of children attend state schools
Forty years ago Dr. Joseph W. Southal state superintendent reports only about one third of the state's eligible children were in school. Winchester Gas and Electric Co awards a contract to G. E. Company to upgrade the plant and supply electric power to the city. A cornerstone is laid for the new Southern Methodist Church at White Post.
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Joseph W. Southal
Winchester Gas and Electric Co
G. E. Company
New Southern Methodist Church
White Post
Phantom Ranch Raiders Clash In Night Rescue
Shot Rogers frees a captured Mexican scout and learns Escobar plans a main valley raid on Phantom ranch. He races back to Brazee with intel as Lorena and the family rally to defend the herd, preparing to mobilize Jerry Dale and the cowboys for a fast response.
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Orena Armilton
Arizona
George Brazee
Phantom Ranch
Jerry Dale
Lorena
Shot Rogers
Rogers
Shot
Phantom Range
Mex
Shott
Senor
Escobar
Sen
Crown Valley
Luis Sa
Luis Escobar
Mexico
Brazee House
Brazee
George
Mr. Brazee
Jasper
Hamilton
Sally
Maine Voters Defeat Debt Based Highway Plan
In Maine a Republican led effort to raise the debt limit for eight million dollars in new highways failed at the polls. The measure touted federal matching aid and no new taxes but voters rejected the plan, signaling caution toward increased public borrowing.
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Christian Science Monitor
Maine
Promis
Well known hyphenation rule noted in today’s guide
A language note explains hyphen use with well prefixes. It covers common adjectives formed with well before a noun such as well bred well to do and well known. The article highlights standard practice and examples for correct writing.
Reader Q and A from Winchester Star Information Bureau
A reader question column lists answers to varied facts. Topics include postage stamp production daily, Liberia's governance, a record rattlesnake, Hamilton’s grave, 1938 auto and home accidents, rooster neck stretch, Mugsy nickname history, Washington to Joshua comparison, round billiard table, Bay Bridge fatalities, Boulder Dam deaths, grazing cows, Ark of the Covenant, and U.S. population estimate.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. Plase
Hollywood Ghosts and Glimpses of Famed Faces
Jimmy Fidler reflects on Hollywood as a young town with aging ghosts amid glitter. He notes top stars fade quickly, lists anecdotes about Virginia Field Richard Greene Ann Sheridan and others, and pokes fun at career arcs while praising vanity and resilience in Tinseltown.
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Hollywood
Virginia Field
Richard Greene
Ann Sheridan
Endurance
Hardy
Charles Laughton
Lon Chaney
Notre Dame
Ricardo Cortez
Louise Rainer
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