Worldly Wisdom Quote Cited From Corinthians Verse
A 1940 newspaper clipping presents a Bible verse from First Corinthians 1 20 about wisdom and folly. The date shown is Monday September 9 1940 and it frames a religious reflection or devotional note.
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1940
Page
4
The Cold and the Search for a Cure
The article notes the cold as the most common ailment, widely affecting work absence and economy. It cites a Public Health Service survey showing colds are contagious, seasonal, and epidemic in October and January, urging government aid for prevention or cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Service At
Washington
Hitler in Rumania and the Axis Frontiers
The article depicts Hitler’s rapid domination of Rumania after a pro Axis general forced King Carol to abdicate. It claims oil from British fields supports the Nazi war machine and outlines a Southeast Europe Axis crescent linking Germany with Hungary, Russia, Turkey, and the Balkans as the Battle of Britain worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Rumania
Hungary
So-and-So
Carol
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
Germany
Russia
Danube
Black Sea
Turkey
Balkans
Near East
Dangerous Hunters Curb Hunting Accidents Urgently Feared
The article argues for action to reduce hunting accidents noting life is valuable and licensing lacks safety safeguards. It cites licensed hunters who mismanage firearms, carry cocked guns, traverse brush with guns, and react to movement without proper training. It stresses need for laws to prevent dangerous handling.
Hunters urged to lead push for gun safety
The piece argues for rules in hunting and all sports, calling on qualified hunters to lead a movement to keep weapons out of the hands of those who do not know how to handle them. It warns against misidentification of targets and stresses responsible conduct to protect everyone involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
O. D
Hazeldeane
Air Force
W. O
Cape Clear
Gun
G. X
Toni
K.c
K. c
Tony Gun
Tommy Hazeldeane
Bullitt warned of German hostility to the United States
Reprinted editorial defends William C. Bullitt as a trained observer whose warning about German hostility carries weight despite isolationist criticism. It argues Europe’s experience since Munich shows wishful thinking dangerous and notes Hitler’s pattern of assuming his victims will not act to meet the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald Tribune
William C. Bullitt
Germany
Europe
Munich
Hitler
Dining-room guests told to seek shelter after meals
In a Scottish hotel guests reading typed A R P instructions in lounges learn that dining room customers who wish to go to the shelter should tell their waiter who will present their bill immediately. The column notes the humorous contrast in these instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scotland
Thankfulness and mental refreshment through positive thoughts
Dayton Journal-Herald notes how Paul counsels followers to dwell on true, honest, just, pure, lovely and praiseworthy thoughts. By choosing excellence over dread, a cloudy day brightens and the path outward toward light is opened for those who focus on virtuous qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Journal-Herald
Paul
Nazidom Culture: European Attitude Amid Nazi Advances
The piece questions whether a supremely civilized person remains in occupied Europe and argues that Nazidom’s military gains do not alter this instinctive concern. It suggests the region’s culture reflects resilience and ongoing scrutiny of oppression despite military progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Dayton News On Sir Walter Raleigh Footwear and Traffic
A wry Dayton column links historical courtesy to modern street danger, noting even a gesture like laying down a coat could affect driver behavior and traffic safety. The humor underscores urban risk amid everyday transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Walter Raleigh
Queen Elizabeth
Allies and Germany Claim Victory in Rhine Clash
Reports say both sides claim victory after a Rhine clash as Warsaw endures shelling. Apple exports face a bad outlook with growers warned. overall business prospects gloomier as war intensifies. Bessie Manuel and Mrs Wilbur Tidler honor Beta Sigma Phi supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allies
Germany
Rhine
Warsaw
Bessie Manuel
Wilbur Tidler Honover
Beta Sigma Phi
Pease chosen master of new Grange group at Reynolds Store
M. J. Pease is chosen master of the new Grange group organized at Reynolds Store. Sir Malcolm Campbell drives his auto to a new speed record of 301 miles per hour. Senator Huey Long is shot by Dr. Carl Weiss in the Louisiana State House at Baton Rouge and lies dying in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Pease
New Grange Group
Reynolds Store
Malcolm Campbell
Huey Long
Louisiana
Carl Weiss
Baton Rouge
Opening day attendance at Handley public schools
Figures show 2,100 children attended Handley public schools on opening day. Huey Long, governor of Louisiana, was struck on the nose by W. G. Weigand, a New Orleans Item reporter. Coste and Bellonte, French aviators who flew Paris to New York, were greeted at the White House by President Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Public
Huey Long
Louisiana
W. G. Weigand
New Orleans
Germany says submarine sunk Arabic after liner ram attempt
Twenty five years ago Germany defended the sinking of the British passenger steamer Arabic claiming the liner tried to ram the submarine. John M. Steck wins reelection as City Council president. Dr. Bell backs the city manager plan for local government. Michael Jenkins, former partner of Thomas Cover, dies in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
John M. Steck
Bell
Michael Jenkins
Thomas Cover
Baltimore
Baptist church party for youth hosts by Mrs Grier
Charles Clark grows and exhibits large radishes while Isaac Creek subsides after flood leaving wreckage around fords. The report highlights community events and local conditions with named individuals and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Grier
The
Baptist Church
Charles Clark
Isaac Creek
Injury and Diet Notes From Dr Clendening Column
Dr Clendening answers reader questions on whether injury causes diabetes noting no proven cases in his 19 000 patient experience. He also discusses prunes acidity and their alkalinizing effect, plus dentifrice basics, from soap bases to ADA cautions and a home formula. Editor’s note lists available pamphlets with prices and mailing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boch
Harvard
California Prune Growers’ Association
Clendening
Logan Clendening
Answers to Questions in The Winchester Evening Star
Reader information column answering varied facts. Questions cover casualties in wars, Gobelin family origin, Jellicoe reward, Parse in Florida, first drugstore, best mental pace, pilot training, tallest school, vanity books, Denver nickname, harmonica origin, Uncle Tom serials, grasshopper hops, and convict last mile. The piece cites authorities and brief explanations.
The Star Quiz Answers on Page 2
A reader quiz listing seven questions on capitals patent terms elements presidents wars colonies census and sports terms. It asks which city is Alabama's capital Birmingham Montgomery or Mobile and other historical and linguistic questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Philippines
United States
Colony of
Georgia
New York City
Phrase about my first day at work
The speaker requests omitting a specific day reference and uses the phrase that I first came to work instead. This guidance focuses on avoiding day names while preserving the core statement.
Haskin Quiz Book Offered By Information Bureau
Advertisement for the Haskin Quiz Book by The Winchester Evening Star lists a 750 question and answer publication covering history sports politics sayings abbreviations and government. It invites readers to mail in ten cents for a copy with an order form and coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Winchester Evening Star
Frederick J. Haskin
Shadowing the Black Bomber Over Europe
Gun Cotton and Tommy Hazeldeane trail a huge black bomber G1313 across dawn skies. They follow instructions from Squadron Leader P Trent to a secret landing in a pine country, observe tense exchanges, and realize they face a dangerous, top secret mission with likely German involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead
Gun Cotton
Straner
Pullser
Gun
Ony
Cotton
Palasoe Iia
Isis
Tommy Hazeldeane
Tommy
War Office
Trent
P. Trent
Woolwich
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San Francisco
Chicago
Britain
Mussolini
New York Times
M. D
Elliot Joslin
Boston
American Dental Association
Council On Dental Therapeutics
Great Britain
Reims
Faubourg Saint Marcel
Paris
Jehan
Jellicoe
Jutland
T. M. Uy
Florida
Bahamas
Cuba
South Florida
Andros Island
Massachusetts Bay Colony
William Davice
U. S. Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Cathedral of Learning
University of Pittsburgh
C. A
O— Q
Denver
Benjamin Franklin
Gamaliel Bailey
Harriet Beecher Stowe
North Dakota Agricultural College
Food For Thought
Garden Ciy
Kansas
Gove County
Roosevelt
Willkie
Joseph
Kellow
AIR Service
John J. Coleman
Eagle Lake
Ontario
Wramsasiol
Tommy Kad
Tommy ‘Hazeldeane
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