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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
12
Passengers aboard the Portuguese liner Serpa Pinto arriving from Brazil report Gibraltar harbor crowded with Italian freighters and liners seized by the British. They say no damage to the stronghold from Italian bombs and note a British officer claimed no Italian air attacks in 20 days.
The children's song service scheduled for Sunday at Burnt Factory Methodist Church has been postponed to a later date announced by Pastor Rev. Moore. The notice includes clerical confirmation of the cancellation.
An advertisement claims a woman shed fat and gained vigor by using Kruschen with hot water each morning. It urges reducing calories, eating wisely, and lasting 80 days to see weight loss. promises a refund if not fully satisfied and notes a four week jar costs little.
The Inquiring Reporter surveys locals on Winchester's claim to fame with views from Mrs. W A Baker D W Naff Miss Eleanor Scully Frank Butsler and John P Allen. They highlight the Apple Blossom festival as a dominant factor and a source of national recognition.
A late 1930s to 1940s radio grid lists programs on WRC WMAL WJSV and others. Highlights include Kate Smith singing God Bless America with guests Tyrone Power Mary Astor Dean Jagger and Willie Howard, plus Byenes Byrnes and James political talks. Highlights also feature There’ll Always Be an England and Noel Coward excerpts with British relief voices.
Philadelphia September report says John B. Kelly leads a voluntary non political drive to match military preparedness with physical fitness. He chairs a committee to draft a model program urging all citizens aged 15 and up to exercise regularly amid fears of future national crises.
Public auction by B P Harrison as trustee on September 21 1940 at 11 AM in front of the county courthouse. Properties include three Harris Addition parcels and three Conway Street dwelling tracts with specific frontages and depths. Terms require one third cash and two equal annual installments with bonds and deed of trust.
A reader friendly crossword list presents across clues such as Foundat, Clubs, Summon forth, Pertain it to gold, Make reference with many standard terms and down clues include Mass of ice and Units of work. The puzzle blends common crossword fodder with a few garbled entries and trailing syndicate credit lines.
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