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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1940

Page

10

Majolica ware term explained across ceramics history

The term majolica has become confused and indefinite. It first referred to Italian luster ware of the fifteenth century and later to enamel coated decorated wares. Now it broadly covers ceramics with a glazed surface and painted decoration.

Reconstruction Held Premature

London reports debate in secret sessions as Parliament discusses Britain's post war plans with Allied relief and reconstruction. Clement Attlee says it is premature to approach the United States or Soviet Russia about post-war collaboration.

London Britain Adolf Hitler Parliament Commons Clement R. Atlee Privy Sead United States Soviet Russia

What happens to a man’s civilian clothes after draft

When a man enlists in the army he may return his civilian clothing to his home by mail. There is no Hn for a soldier to keep his civilian clothing on a regular army post.

M. K

German planes batter London but cause few bombs

Oct 24 dispatch reports heavy German formations making short stabs at London in thick weather. Most raiders dropped bombs on rural areas while a nine-plane rear guard and a morning Dornier 17 downing by a Spitfire are noted. London's outskirts credited with holding raids to a quiet night.

London Air Ministry Channel

Turkeys and Chickens Benefit From Quality Sunshine Mashes

Feed QUALITY SUN SHINE MASHES made fresh daily by WINCHESTER MILLING Corp to boost poultry growth and profits.

Winchester Milling Corp

Army Buys 154000 Hearst Acres for Training Site

Secretary Stimson announced the Army purchased 154000 acres of California land from the Hearst interests for a training site. The Hearst Sumbal Land and Packing Corp was paid 2000000 dollars, described as the largest real estate deal in the current defense program. The land includes mountains valleys plains forests streams and ocean frontage.

Washington Stimson Army California Hearst Hearst Sumbal Land and Packing Corporation Pacific Ocean

Rooney's Favorite Dessert Recipe from Fay Holden

Fay Holden shares Mickey Rooney's preferred dessert, an English style deep dish apple pie. Apples are layered around a custard cup base, with sugar spice and water, covered by pastry and baked hot then moderate. Serve with hot sauce.

Fay Holden Ma Hardy Mickey Rooney

Revival Preacher Leads Cedar Cliff Service Schedule

The Rev. Harry Crim of Strasburg Presbyterian Church opened evangelistic services at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night. Services run nightly at 7 45 except Saturdays through November 3 with church choirs directed by Mrs. J T Owen and Robert Van Meter and guest musicians featured.

Harry Crim Strasburg Presbyterian Church Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church J. T. Owen Robert van Meter

Hinterland meaning back territory in colonial doctrine

The term hinterland means back territory and became common during the 1890 partition of East Africa between Germany and England. German diplomats argued that coastal possession extends inland indefinitely until it meets another power's boundary, forming a colonial doctrine.

East Africa Germany England

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