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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1939
Page
4
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An excerpt cites a Bible verse from Jeremiah 23 23 24 asking if God is near or far and noting that God fills heaven and earth. The date September 12 1939 is shown as part of the header. The fragment resembles a religious or devotional display from a newspaper page.
In 1928 Winston Churchill visited Virginia and stayed at the Governor’s Mansion. During a dinner featuring Smithfield ham the guest asked for mustard, the household had none, and a quick trip was sent to fetch mustard. Churchill praised ham with mustard, a moment recalled in fond form by H. F. B., Jr.
Berlin correspondent J E Williams reports from London that German public sentiment resents war despite opposition to Poland. He says no united Germany backs Hitler, due to seven years of Nazi rule, suppression and ignorance, risking upheaval if Germany faces a major setback.
Nelia Booker DuPuy born October 20 1847 at Rose Hill Maryville Virginia son and daughter of Charlotte County married May 6 1868 William P DuPuy of Prince Edward County died September 12 1939 in Winchester Virginia her kin and friends recall a life of gentle purity and fruit of Christian fragrance in J D Eggleston’s tribute she was shy retiring yet drew people from all walks of life to admire revere and love her.
Reprinted editorial from the New York World Telegram warns that the United States faces a massive postwar debt the swollen federal budget high taxes and rising deficits. It notes 1914 unemployment low relief costs now 10 million jobless and one fifth on government aid urging calm and smarter foresight to save democracy.
A reader challenge on page two asks seven trivia items covering titles, geographies, and facts. Topics include the official title of Charles Evans Hughes and the timing of the sun’s light reaching Earth.
Reglected U S Patent Offer by R J Scott presents a human of average size holding up a weight equal to 30 pounds every second of his life in a humorous illustrated feature.
Guidance notes that editors should place a comma to separate a name from a title as in John Brown, M D, highlighting standard punctuation practice for titles in bylines and references. The reminder emphasizes proper formatting for clarity and consistency across print and digital text.
Adolf Hitler rejects a plebiscite in Czechoslovakia claiming the populace desires unification with Germany. The stance comes amid condemnation by allied democracies and mounting pressure over regional borders and sovereignty.
Five years ago Dr. James Russell a Winchester native was celebrated by fellow surgeons for 30 years of continuous service at Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. South End Hose Co urges city council to eliminate fire traps in their section. Members of Goon Club formed by Winchester’s youngest set entertain at a dance at Winchester Golf Club.
Edmund Randolph marker dedication announced for Old Chapel near Berryville with Masonic attendance. Dr. Julian F. Ward retires as Baltimore and Ohio Railroad medical examiner for the local area. A passenger train disaster and telecom cuts spark new unrest in China with significant casualties.
Invitations are issued for the September 22 wedding of Miss Madge Harlan Tabb and Mr James Howard Cather. Newly elected Officers of Winchester Commandery of Knights Templars include William E. Cooper C Vernon Eddy A C Slonaker W Ray Smith William Conway William Wagner D M Swink C L Robinson and G H Kinzol.
Forty years ago a wind storm drove away worshippers from a tent revival on Knitting Mill lawn. Joe Patterson receives a county license to manufacture apple brandy at a local distillery. Mrs. George M. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Grimm host a gathering at their South Main Street home.
Sarah Anne visits Corrinne on campus and contemplates past summer events as Robert Ransom spirals with alcohol and manipulated loyalties. Sarah Anne uncovers that Corrinne’s father may have funded the church, prompting Robert to confront both fathers.
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch commends NBC and MBS for discontinuing broadcasts from belligerent countries. It acknowledges censorship as the likely reason and credits the networks for protecting audiences by avoiding distorted war reports. The piece notes the difference between censored broadcast news and print news and thanks the stations for their forthright stance.
A quiz style set of facts on diverse topics including Station RW-1 in Soviet Russia at 172 kilocycles and 500000 watts, Union Station inscription in Washington, German refugees in Europe, hummingbird eggs, a NC NC dispute over a fugitive slave, Paris Exposition attendance, car makes since invention, Bible alphabet verse, first woman in balloon, radio pay, Alaska gold discovery, protection of the Declaration and Constitution from light, and the first making of oleomargarine in 1870.
Hollywood moves the release date to October 8 for Producers' Pictures feature Hitler-Beast of Berlin. Ben Judell says the film will expose a devout fanatic's thirst for power, with no punches pulled, though it is not intended as propaganda. Critics warn Hollywood must avoid inflaming war sentiment amid Roosevelt neutrality calls.
A reader thanks The Voice of the People editor for the editorial on the Institute of Public Affairs. The correspondent expresses gratitude for the coverage and for the editor's good wishes and support.
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