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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
12
The Winchester Evening Star publishes a detailed display and classified advertising rate card. It lists per word charges for classifieds with minimums, display ad deadlines, national reps, and subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery. The issue is dated Thursday October 12 1939.
A devotional line citing Ezekiel 36 23 about sanctifying Gods name integrates into a worship context. The fragment presents a religious exhortation emphasizing sacred reverence and personal commitment to holiness within liturgical practice.
Kentucky's new junior senator Albert B Chandler known as Happy Chandler rose from poverty to governor before his appointment to the U S Senate. He balanced the state budget and reduced Kentucky's debt, earning praise for his courage and ability as Virginia follows his career with interest.
The piece argues that Roosevelt could be asked to mediate a European peace but warns of risks. It notes Britain and France must back any proposal, or he risks endorsing aggression. It suggests terms would likely include Polish and Czech freedom and condemns appeasing Hitler while Allies demand Nazi defeat.
The text argues censors hide that Hitler must pay for his conquests. It says Allied satisfaction with his peace terms undermines willingness to compromise. It urges change before U S mediation can yield real benefit.
Dr George Washington Carver the noted Tuskegee Institute chemist is one of three recipients of the Roosevelt Medal for 1939. The award honors distinguished work related to Theodore Roosevelt policies and country life. Carver’s career focused on helping Southern farmers with new uses for crops and waste products.
The piece argues against blanket anti German sentiment after World War I and urges distinction between German cultural achievements and Hitlerism. It defends appreciating German music art and science while acknowledging political dangers. It warns against letting names like Munich corrupt perception of culture and beauty.
War notes say the Castleman's Ferry Bridge work is slated to begin next spring with $150000 allocated. Czech and Hungarian troops faced off at the border in tense drills as diplomatic talks swirled. P. C. Petrie Jr., Bartonsville, serves aboard U S S Boise on shakedown. Virginia Boyd named director of Hospital Auxiliary New Year’s Ball.
John Hay Whitney is injured when his plane crashes during landing at his Llangollen area estate near Upperville. Detroit pitcher Lynwood Thomas Rowe and his bride are on their honeymoon. Mrs. Julian F. Ward travels to Baltimore and visits Dr. and Mrs. John Randolph Graham of New York.
In a dramatic World Series game the Athletics surged for ten runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Cubs 10 to 8. Gray Silver and his wife were injured in a car accident near Hagerstown. Mrs W C Grove and daughters Grace Mildred Anna and son Raymond depart for Cincinnati to make their home there.
Twenty five years ago a large crowd attended funeral services for Charles M. Brown with Rev. N D Cool and Rev. L R Dettra of Vaucluse officiating. Dr P W Boyd killed a deer while hunting in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. the party bagged five. Rev Wm T Walters of the Christian Church heads to Springfield Ohio for the American Christian convention. Antwerp escapes damage as German forces advance. another aeroplane flies over Paris. two bombs dropped in a station fail to explode.
Forty years ago the city agreed to pay the county nine thousand dollars for a title to the public square needed for erection of a monument or public building.
Lorena Hamilton visits Phantom ranch owner George Brazee and clashes with Shot Rogers. They plot to misdirect Escobar’s scouts by staging a false attack plan while secretly heading east to lure the Mexican bandits toward Brazee’s cows.
City hall notes 460 excursionists depart for a day at the Hagerstown Fair. E Holmes Boyd mails a letter from C B Rouss praising the settlement of the public square dispute and sends love to local citizens.
Virginia orchardists and grocers plan a state wide meeting in Richmond to address absorbing two million bushels of apples left by curtailed foreign trade. The goal includes a Buy Virginia Apples drive with Appalachians Apples Inc and railroads promoting Virginia fruit and increased belt consumption.
A reader is urged to consider the character of life insurance over price. The piece argues a properly planned policy tailored by a knowledgeable agent can match needs and prove valuable beyond cost. It emphasizes agents survey needs and propose customized programs and that advice may be worth more than price.
A Q and A section answers trivia and practical queries. Topics include football seasons, Bryan University location, U S Treasury surplus and deficit dates, ink for glass, long state names, sulfur in ground, cigarette stain causes, iron rich foods, newspaper mergers, Orson Welles broadcast date, wren mating habits, safest large indoor, rubber industry safety, and liver vitamin content.
Advertisement for a booklet titled Beauty and Charm outlining personal care and poise for feminine presentation. Includes coupon request and 10 cent price, with address for mailing to Washington, D. C. Name, city, state, and route fields.
Hollywood gossip notes Lloyd Nolan refused a contract shift from character actor to romantic lead after George Raft clash with Paramount. The piece argues Hollywood favors star power over fitting roles, and Nolan’s stance highlights casting and box office risks. It also shares quick personal asides about Bette Davis Joan Crawford Anna Neagle Hedy Lamarr and others plus anecdotes from the set and industry commentary.
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