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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1940
Page
4
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The Democratic ticket lists President Franklin D Roosevelt Vice President Henry A Wallace U S Senator Harry F Burd and Congress. A religious quotation from scripture urges prayer and confidence toward God with a call to keep commandments and please Him.
Congress rejects extra Mount Rushmore funding and a fifth sculpted face. Borglum argues age and space limit expansion while the project nears two more years and about 1.5 million dollars in total costs, with Coolidge as the originator of the idea.
Communities expand Halloween fun with parades costumes contests window displays and celebrations. Centralia Du buque Berwyn Birmingham and Keokuk host events including festivals barbecues films and dances while some pair Halloween with other holidays and youth rewards.
The community plans a wholesome entertainment night that preserves the spirit of youth without giving in to vandalism, even as the eerie imagery of owls hooting and witches riding remains in the lore.
University of California reports college students especially football players show greater physical vigor due to mandatory athletic activity. Girls and boys across colleges exhibit similar gains, challenging the old bookworm stereotype. Despite progress, funding for athletic equipment remains scarce, limiting opportunities for many youths.
The Baltimore Evening Sun urges Virginia and neighboring Eastern states to expand wine production as European wines are blocked by war. It highlights the 10,000 gallons being produced by the Virginia Co-operative Grape Growers' Association near Charlottesville and envisions Virginia’s 1940 vintage as potentially historic for American wine.
The 1939 World Series sees the Cincinnati Reds lose 4 0 to the New York Yankees marking their second straight defeat. Adolf Hitler, in triumph, inspects Nazi forces in Warsaw. Miss Lucy May Cochran and Mr Lawrence Lee Taylor wed in Berryville.
Five years past Italy fought Ethiopia without a declaration. Mr and Mrs John T Kremer return to Winchester from their honeymoon. The city council votes down a 5000 dollar armory funding proposal, reducing local aid to Gen Waller's pledged amount.
Ten years ago Miss Edna Oates married Mr. Clarence Bell Pope. The Winchester group school for United States Reserve Officers resumes after years of lapse. The Virginia agriculture department signals support for continuing experimental work in the area.
Dr Clendening explains growth hinges on diet with an adequate basic plan and extra milk. A study comparing two groups shows the milk supplement fueling greater weight gain and height. European crisis risks rising malnutrition while the U S seeks more vegetables citrus milk eggs and meat. Editor notes offer pamphlets by Dr Logan Clendening for ten cents.
A compilation of brief Q A items answering common inquiries. Topics include draft age rules, money in circulation, seeing eye dogs on trains, Wendell Willkie’s brother in law, Al Simmons nickname, witnesses for naturalization, origin of the Christian Flag, violin cracking, number of bills introduced, Longfellow quote, minister salaries, U S 33 exploration, metal conductivity, Bird of Paradise feathers import law, and national referendums.
Twenty five years ago Yale football stock drops when an underrated University of Virginia team defeats Yale 10 to 0. The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox schedule a World Series opener on October 8 at a neutral site. Miss Laura E Snapp wed Mr Mifflin B Clowe at the bride’s Rosenberger county home. Greece braces as mobilization begins amid mounting tension and a looming war.
Forty years ago Miss Mary J. Dougherty aged 47 and Mr Daniel H. Millinger aged 74 were married. Mr and Mrs Jacob Yost of Lancaster Pennsylvania, formerly from this county, observe their 50th wedding anniversary. Mulligan Post G A R receives a 12 pound howitzer from the U S government for display at post headquarters.
The quickname for the strait linking the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean is Bab el Mandeb.
Grammarians note the correct contraction for have not is haven't, not ha'n't. This guidance helps writers avoid archaic or incorrect forms in modern English.
Free style sought promotional notice invites readers to order the 32 page CARE OF THE FEET booklet from the Information Bureau in Washington. It explains foot care basics, home remedies warnings, and recommends sending ten cents for a copy with name address and payment details.
Gun and Coral plot a bold escape from a hidden island base where Trent's gang hides a weapon arsenal. They plan to seize keys, free explosives, disable sentries, and trigger a staged breakout to thwart a three-city bombing and stock market manipulation scheme.
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