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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1939

Page

12

Winchester Evening Star Page Boilerplate and Rates

The Winchester Evening Star prints daily except Sundays from Winchester Virginia. Advertising rates include classifieds two cents per word and display ads with borders due by 9 p m the prior day. Transient rates are 45 cents per inch. National reps include Tenney Woodward and Conklin with offices in major cities.

Tenney- Woodward and Conklin, Inc New York Detroit Kansas City San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta Los Angeles Associated Press

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The text lists subscription prices in various periods and payment methods. It includes yearly, six month, three month, and one month options with different rates, plus carrier delivery figures, but lacks clear publication name, dates, or locality details.

Imitate Him God in Christ Reconciles World

A religious reflection cites Second Corinthians 5 19 about God in Christ reconciling the world and not imputing sins. The note invites readers to imitate Christ and embrace reconciliation themes.

God

Major Apple Producing States and Counties

The five top apple states are Washington New York Virginia Michigan and California. Washington grows more apples than New York and Virginia combined. Yakima County Washington yields eight times Frederick County and Frederick ranks seventh in US apple production. The top ten counties include Yakima Chelan Okanogan Douglas Niagara Orleans Frederick and others in New York Virginia Michigan and New York seems repeated.

Washington New York Virginia Michigan California Washington State Frederick Gara County Orleans County Frederick County Berrian County Ucusta “County Monroe County

Call of The North: Alaska's Untapped Wealth Explored

The Interior report The Problem of Alaska Development highlights undeveloped riches in Alaska. It notes Alaska’s history from purchase, Klondike fame, and vast resources in gold fish minerals timber and potential for one third of U S newsprint. Transportation and harsh winters limit settlement though population could grow beyond 60 000 with improved facilities.

Department of the Interior Alaska America Arctic United States Russia Washington Klondike Ruska Valley Hardy

Unemployment Drops as August Gains Reported

The National Industrial Conference Board notes an 4.3 percent drop in unemployment in August to the lowest in nearly two years, with 9,424,000 out of work and 45,263,000 employed, citing broad industry gains and a hopeful trend toward normalization.

National Industrial Conference Board

Editorial: Crime and punishment in Virginia race tensions

The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch argues white juries bias crimes involving Black defendants and calls for trials by Black juries for major offenses within the Black community. The piece cites the Raleigh News and Observer on a Tennessee case and endorses Judge Fleming’s controversial suggestion as a means to protect Black people from intra-group violence.

Virginia The Ledger-Dispatch Norfolk Norfolk Journal and Guide Raleigh News and Observer Tennessee Chattanooga News and Observer Martin Fleming Carl van Vechten

Poor Statesmen Reject Loyal Men

A Berlin dispatch reports Rev Martin Niemoller, who led a German submarine command two decades ago, offered service to the Nazi regime and was refused. Niemoller, a nonconformist church leader, has been in a concentration camp since 1937 for resisting Nazi control.

Berlin Martin Niemoller Niemoller Evangelical Church Han We Germany Martin Niemeller Hitler Otto von Bismarck

Today’s Common Error: all right vs alright

The note highlights a common spelling dispute where writers often use all right as two words while some prefer alright as one. Editors advise preserving traditional form all right in formal writing for clarity and correctness.

Condemned Slayer George Pingley Ordered to October 14 Electrocution

George Pingley, condemned slayer of Sheriff Newcome, denied a writ of appeal. Date of electrocution set for October 14. 8S. G. Gran of Shenandoah Valley, Inc., notes 3000 daily tourists to the area in a speech to Kiwanians. Queen Elizabeth launches British luxury liner Queen Elizabeth, sister ship to Queen Mary.

George Pingley Newcome G. Gran Shenandoah Valley, Inc Queen Elizabeth England

Jury panel chosen for Hauptman extortion trial in New Jersey

A panel of 150 residents was selected to form a jury to try Bruno Hauptman on extortion charges in the Lindbergh case in New Jersey. Dr. C R Anderson says he will not operate X ray machines in the afternoons during World Series to improve radio reception in Winchester. Miss Jane Grey Stouffer and Richard Crenshaw plan to marry October 6 at Courtfield, the bride's parents' home.

Bruno Hauptman New Jersey C. R. Anderson Winchester Jane Grey Stouffer Richard Crenshaw Courtfield Bride

Apples down on panhandle farm as storm hits hard

Ten years ago high winds and heavy rain sweep eastern Panhandle West Virginia, causing widespread apple losses. County officers raid Hayfield section and seize a still, a mash and two men operating a copper coil affair. British Premier Ramsey MacDonald arrives in New York to begin an official trip to America with a rousing reception.

Panhandle West Virginia Hayfield Ramsey MacDonald New York America

S V A routs Hagerstown 60 to 0 in season opener

In the first game of the season 8 S V A defeats Hagerstown High School 60 to 0 with Captain Bob Weaver leading the squad. The Chicago Ledger publisher predicts a quick war end as nations must feed armies. British and French units press the central line but retreat as German forces advance near Antwerp.

Hagerstown High School Bob Weaver Chicago Ledger Europe Antwerp

Mark by Oren Arnold follows a ranch showdown

Rena Hamilton visits Phantom ranch owner George Brazee as gunmen Escobar raid the range. Jerry Dale returns with a hand wound after a fight, Shot Rogers captures a Mexican prisoner and warns of further danger. Lorena contemplates love as tensions rise between Jerry and Shot on a moonlit porch. To be continued.

Rena Hamilton Kizona George Brazee Phantom Ranch Jerry Dale Lorena Shot Rogers Escobar Rogers Jasper Crown Valley Midnight George Mr. Brazee Old Jasper Jack Jas Blanco Jerry Sally Lorena Mur

Daily Quiz Answers Page Seven

Penobscot River is in Maine. The Norseman who colonized Greenland was Erik the Red. Matriculate means to enroll in a school. A buoy is a floating marker. The 1938 professional football championship was won by the Green Bay Packers. The flag of Denmark is red with a white cross. Will Hays was a movie censor and later head of the Motion Picture Association. Chameleons live on insects and other small creatures. The president who lived the longest age was Ronald Reagan. Cairo is the capital of Egypt.

Penobscot River Green Denmark Will Hays United States Cario

Editorial by Aesop from Montgomery Advertiser

Aesop recalls a tale of a woodman who asks trees for an ax handle and uses the ash by agreement. The oak warns that yielding a humble neighbor harms all, as the woodman proceeds to fell the noblest trees, revealing the cost of concession.

Montgomery Ala Hitler Aesop

Answers To Questions By Frederic J. Haskin

A reader can get factual answers from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin. The Q and A cover pronouncing Thetis, world city areas, Federal Reserve governors, number of traveling salesmen, Lincoln’s grave, Motion Picture Academy awards, and other historic facts.

Frederic J. Haskin Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Washington, D. Ff Washington, D. C

How to Eradicate Household Pests Booklet Pronounces War on Pests

A promotional note for the booklet COMMON HOUSEHOLD PESTS explains the damage caused by insects and rodents and outlines how to combat ants moths flies mosquitoes cockroaches bedbugs fleas termites rats and mice. Readers are invited to order a copy for ten cents by mail with name address and payment to the Information Bureau Washington D C.

Bank robbery attempt ends with surrender after offered ransom

Bargain hunter Sumner Missouri reports a youth robber targeted Mrs. Jessie McCormick, aide cashier at the Exchange Bank. She argued with the bandit and finally offered the $100 bundle, prompting the thief to flee as he accepted the money and departed.

Sumner Jessie McCormick Exchange Bank

Vic McLaglen hailed as practical philanthropist in Hollywood

Jimmy Fidler lauds Vic McLaglen for building a sports center and boys club aiding lower income families. He funds equipment, vacations, and events through McLaglen Enterprises, and his groups now largely self-supporting though he continues heavy giving. The piece defends him from past fascist accusations and notes his broad charitable reach.

Holllywood Vic McLaglen Vic Boys’ Club McLaglen Lancers

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