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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1939

Page

4

Evening Star publishing notice and advertising terms

The Winchester Evening Star outlines its mailing information and advertising rates. It lists 2 cents per word for classified ads with a 3 cent minimum, display ads 45 cents per inch, and deadlines by 9 P M the day before publication. It notes national ad representation and AP affiliation.

The Evening Star Publishing& Co Winchester Tenney- Woodward and Conklin, Inc New York Detroit Kansas City San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta Los Angeles Associated Press

Subscription Rates by Carrier and Term

Rates listed for various carrier delivery options include one year in memos four dollars and eighty six cents, six months in advance at two dollars and twenty five cents, three months at ninety cents, and one month at twenty eight or fourty eight cents. Weekly newspaper delivery appears as a separate item.

Isaiah Peaceful Habitation Theme Echoes Scriptural Verse

A brief line echoes Isaiah 32 18 invoking a promise of peaceful dwellings and quiet resting places. The text frames a vision of secure homes and tranquil communities as a religious reflection.

Isaiah

The Cost of War and Its Heavy Toll

The piece argues war is costly and destructive for all, noting Britain faces steep taxes and rationing as the war burden grows. It predicts hardship for the poor and that long conflict will require Germans to bear costs for Poland, with militarists driving doctrinaire war.

Britain Germany

Absent-minded savant and the race to breed disease out

In wartime glare a vision of breeding disease out of humans returns with Dr Maud Slye in Chicago proposing experiments on selective mating to eliminate cancer Brights disease and other weaknesses. The piece questions if humans can be persuaded to cooperate in such plans and notes wider social unease about eugenic ideas amid global conflict.

Chicago Maud Slye Bright Slye Rds

Editorial mourns Cardinal Mundelein and values his humanity

Reprinted editorial from Richmond Times Dispatch laments the death of George Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago. It lauds his broad minded, tolerant leadership, defense of conscience, and commitment to uplifting the oppressed, noting his counsel to President Roosevelt and his role in uniting Americans across races and creeds.

Richmond Times Dispatch United States George Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Cardinal Mundelein God Roosevelt Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore

Succession: From Kaiserism to Hitlerism War Reflection

The Raleigh News Observer notes that twenty five years past England and France fought Kaiserism while today they face Hitlerism. The piece warns that distant wars breed future conflicts and warns against relying on war to save the world. It cautions about an unseen corporal rising in an army and repeating history.

Raleigh News-Observer England France

The Daily Quiz Answers on Page Two

Seven questions with varied topics including geography maritime borders temperatures criminal law and notable historical figures. This item directs readers to page two for the answers and does not provide solutions within the fragment.

Local youth league crowns champions in tense finals

In a tight Saturday finale, the city youth league crowned champions as teams led by Maria Chen and Eli Rivera defeated rivals to claim the title. The match highlighted stellar defense and clutch late scoring.

Stephens City approves 16500 bond for water system

One year ago voters in Stephens City backed a $16 500 municipal water system bond in a special election. A prisoner escaped Charles Town jail then phoned the sheriff to say he wished to return, the call traced to Hillsboro Virginia. A M Field was elected vice president of the International City Manager Association at its annual meeting.

Stephens City Charles Town Hillsboro A. M. Field International City Manager Association

Robberies target stations store and garage weekend

Four filling stations a store and a garage were robbed over the weekend with only small sums taken. County officers are busy tracking the thieves as schools open. Over 240 pupils enroll at Middletown and 400 at Stephens City as the term starts. Carl Martin Stanley Pangle and William Branner perform at a musicale hosted by Mr and Mrs C C Brill at Relief.

Middletown Stephens City Carl Martin Stanley Pangle William Branner C. C. Brill

Bishop Murray dies at Atlantic City in tenth year

Ten years after his rise in Protestant Episcopal ministry Bishop Murray dies in Atlantic City. Attorneys reach agreement on a jury for the trial of Arthur Jones, a woolen mill executive charged with embezzlement. W M Brown, a coalition candidate for Virginia governor, is accused by Democratic leaders of careless talk.

Bishop Murray Protestant Episcopal Church Atlantic City Arthur Jones W. M. Brown Coalition Virginia Carless Talk

Prince Lilly death after mistaken bear sighting shocks hunters

Twenty five years ago Prince Lilly was shot in the West Virginia Virginia line mountains after hunters mistook him for a bear. A Confederate veteran allegedly made an error and attempted suicide. Judge J W Woods upholds West Virginia Cedar Rust law as constitutional in Inwood test case.

Prince Lilly West Virginia J. W. Woods Inwood Harry Baker Berlin von Kluck Antwerp Leige

Clark Couple Mark First Anniversary at Home

Forty years ago Mr and Mrs James Clark celebrate their first wedding anniversary with a small party at their Clarke county home. A granite National Cemetery monument honors 114 New York regiment members buried there. Bill Eddy reports wheat theft from his barn. police catch suspect in Winchester ready to sell it.

James Clark Clarke County National Cemetery New York Regiment Bill Eddy Winchester

Lorena Brazee Defies Odds in Rain at Phantom Ranch

Lorena Brazee confronts danger at Phantom ranch after a stormy night. She urges action and questions gender limits as gunfire and a hostage tale unfold, while Jerry Dale helps fend off Escobar's band in a tense, rain slick confrontation.

Morrow George Sally Lorena Sally Brazee Black Midnight Midnight Blanco Mistah Jerry Chester Hightower Midnight Brazee Crown Valley George Brazee Rogers Old Jasper Jerry Escobar Brazee

Saving five minutes in traffic sparks cautious question

The Richmond News Leader notes a driver travels four miles home from work and could save five minutes by going 35 mph instead of 20 mph. The piece argues the risk to the driver and others in traffic is not worth the time saved, urging common sense over speed.

Richmond

Answers to Questions From a Historical Quiz Page

The document lists trivia with concise facts: first letters in America dated February 2, 1494 from Chanca. August 12, 1585 letters by Iph Lane. US car miles around 250 billion annually. Shakespeare uses senate 31 times. Taj Mahal built by 20,000 workers over 21 years. Bryan tomb inscriptions. Grizzly Giant lean angle and height. annual US marriages about 1,327,000.

America Diego Alvarez Chanca Columbus Isabella San Domingo Iph Lane Raleigh

The Underpup stalls as Hollywood frets over hype

Box office checks show The Underpup drawing below normal business despite praise for its charm. Hollywood disputes ad copy overexposure and calls for truthful advertising while noting Gloria Jean and a modest Universal showing. The column also teases gossip about Ann Sheridan, Lili Damita, Bette Davis roles, and Roy Rogers related humor.

Hollywood Universal Gloria Jean Ann Sheridan Cecil B. de Mille Lili Damita Bette Davis Doug Fairbanks Jane Withers Don Todd

Voices on Neutrality and Democracy in Crisis

Letter from Walter I Priest of Bennmont Virginia argues for strict neutrality in Congress debates, warns against internal totalitarian drift, urges unity to preserve democracy, cites Gallup poll showing 84 percent oppose sending an army, and stresses moral order through religion, education and law.

Congress Gallup Europe Durant America Walter I. Priest Biiemont

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