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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1939

Page

4

Classified Rates and notice of publication details for Winchester Evening Star

The notice outlines advertising rates per word and per inch, minimum charges, and deadlines for classified and display ads. It lists national advertising reps, AP ownership rights, and subscription pricing for various delivery options in Winchester Virginia.

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Be Sure Your Cause Is Right Verse Quote

This is a religious quotation from scripture praising trust in God as shield salvation and refuge, citing 2 Samuel 22:3 in a devotional tone.

Congress urged to alter neutrality law for war aid

In the aftermath of Europe’s protracted struggle and Allied rejection of Hitler’s peace overtures, calls grow for Congress to quickly change the neutrality act. The current statute bans finished war materials but permits sale and shipment of US ships of raw products.

Europe Hitler Congress United States

Debates Roil Over War Arms Embargo and Shipping Rules

The Hull proposal backed by President Roosevelt would allow sale of materials to belligerents if title passes before shipment and ships sail on foreign bottoms. Debates focus on whether a strict cash and carry or qualified credit rule will prevail, with emphasis on prohibiting credit to belligerents and banning American ships from belligerent trade. A hunting safety note urges care as CCC work areas will be marked with red signs to protect workers and hunters alike.

Roosevelt Clifton Forge Hinton Daily News CCC Rores GCC

Football Traffic Dangers Cross Nation’s Gridiron Trips

Reprinted editorial urges caution on autumn football travel as traffic deaths rise nationwide. It notes rising fatalities on country highways amid increased gasoline use and crowding, urging readers to take care to avoid holidays turning into mourning or injuries.

Newport News Times-Herald America

Pan American trade heats up as Portuguese grows in New York studies

A New York report notes a shift in business and education toward Portuguese and Spanish driven by wartime trade with Central and South America. Activity includes Brazilian ship deals, a fleet expansion, and language proficiency tied to promotions as America targets Pan American markets.

New York City New York An Airways Company South America

Memorial Hospital Seeks 50000 Campaign Refunding Debt

City officials prosecute farmers for operating clear-equipped tractors on streets. One man fined, another dismissed with warning. Judges rally in final half to defeat Randolph Macon Academy 14 to 6. Dr and Mrs J M McKee guests at Vanderbilt Hotel New York City.

Portrait unveiling honors Dr. F. T. McFaden at Hiram Lodge

Five years ago a large gathering of Masons attended the unveiling of a portrait of Dr. F. T. McFaden at Hiram Lodge. Dr. Leon Slavin led the cast in The Worlds All Right a G A A play. The note xX in kidnapping letters could seal Bruno Hauptmanns fate in the Lindbergh baby case.

F. T. McFaden Hiram Lodge Leon Slavin

Local Notes on Recovery and Events in Winchester Clarke

Ten years ago Gray Silver and his wife were injured in a car crash and are reported recovering. Mrs. B F Arthur Jr will host the Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club tomorrow. Sunshine Revue features a big show at the Colonial Theatre. President Hoover is said to be seriously considering an air transport idea.

Gray Silver B. F. Arthur, Jr Winchester and Clarke County Sunshine Colonial Theatre Hoover

French Reoccupy Fieurbaix Near Armentieres In WWI

The article notes French forces reoccupying Fieurbaix six miles from Armentieres near St Mihiel in the Meuse valley. It also mentions a German move toward Calais, British cruisers Invincible and Terrible reportedly sunk, and a local ironical feature about hidden faces in Nemo's piece.

Fieurbaix Armentieres St. Mihiel Meuse Calais Invincible Terrible Pire Hagerstown Fair Nemo

Visit to Austria Lifts Mrs Wolfe’s Comfort

Forty years ago Mrs. W. B. Wolfe writes to her Baltimore brother Dr. W. B. Wolfe describing a pleasant Austrian visit. Col John J. Williams, Baltimore mayor, dies at St Joseph’s Hospital after relapse following an operation once thought successful. Rev E B Jackson of First Baptist Church preaches on Slander. The Confederate Monument at Massanutten Cemetery Woodstock to be dedicated on Thursday October 19 with a large crowd expected.

W. B. Wolfe Baltimore Austria John J. Williams St. Josephi's Hospital E. B. Jackson First Baptist Church Massanutten Cemetery Woodstock

Curious Illness Reported As Imaginary Pseudo Rabies

A report by R J Scott describes lyssophobia or pseudo rabies as a disease matching hydrophobia in signs but with complete recovery and is deemed entirely imaginary by physicians.

Lorena Goes Missing as Ranch Raid Unfolds

On Phantom Ranch Lorena leaves note to read in canyon for a few hours. Sally Brazee discovers the note and fear grows as Lorena and Jerry Dale vanish while Escobar's raid hits the Hump. Rogers' scouts fail to appear and tension rises over missing riders and stolen cattle.

Lorena Sally Brazee Senorita Lorena Sally George Brazee George Escobar Jerry Rogers Jasper Mrs Brazee Jas Jerry Dale

New influenza remedy praised by Public Health Service

The Public Health Service reports sul fapyridine as a promising treatment for influenza. Trials in mice show it slows bacterial growth in blood, offering hope to curb future outbreaks and potentially save many lives, surpassing defensive measures in wartime impact.

Charlottesville United States Public Health Service Public Health Service

Trade and historical questions answered by Haskin

A reader quiz reveals U S trade partners including Cuba Brazil Belgium Haiti and the United Kingdom. It notes the Lilly Family Reunion Association in West Virginia has about 25600 descendants.

United States Cuba Brazil Belgium Haiti Sweden Colombia Honduras Netherlands Switzerland Nicaragua Guatemala France Finland Costa Rica el Salvador Ecuador United Kingdom Canada Turkey Czechoslovakia Lilly West Virginia Lilly’ Family Reunion Association Robert and Mary Lilly

Everybody's Song Book offered by The Winchester Star

The Winchester Star advertises Everybody's Song Book a 144 page collection of America's best loved songs with notes on beginnings and various genres. Priced at 20 cents mailed to home and ordered via Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin director Washington DC with payment in coin.

Winchester’ Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Plase America Stephen Foster Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Marlene Lees Dietrich Joan Crawford Joan Spencer Tracy Paul Whiteman Swanee River

English director revives Zasu Pitts as dramatic screen star

Hollywood critics note that an English director in Nurse Edith Cavell reshapes Zasu Pitts from slapstick to dramatic potential. The piece highlights Pitts prior typecasting, praises Herbert Wilcox for guiding her transition, and notes other Hollywood quirks and anecdotes from the era.

Hollywood Zasu Pitts Zasu Erich von Stroheim Herbert Wilcox Edith Cavell Tov Tov, If Only Producers Wold Avnty A Little Cane Trust

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