Winchester Evening Star masthead and advertising rates 1939
The Winchester Evening Star in 1939 lists publication details, office practices, advertising rates, and subscription prices. It notes border ads, 2 cents per word classifieds, 45 cents per inch transient ads, and monthly/yearly rates for mail and carrier delivery. The issue date is Saturday September 23, 1939.
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Tenney and Conklin, Inc
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Ssitech Neta
If We Obey Divine Law God Is With Thee
Psalm style decree emphasizing divine support for obedience to law. Presents a biblical verse as guidance, urging faithful conduct. Ends with a call to trust in God's presence in every deed.
After Calinescu A grim forecast on Romania and Europe
The writer compares the 1930s Romanian premier Armand Calinescu's murder to Chancellor Dollfuss's 1934 assassination. It warns of looming aggression from Nazi Germany, questions international defenses, and ponders potential moves on Romania's borders and resources. The piece notes Russia's frontier posture and historical successors in Austria and Romania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand Calinescu
Romania
Engelbert Dolfuss
Calinescu
Dollfuss
Mussolini
Hitler
Italy
Austria
Engebert Dollfuss
Prince Ernest von Starhemberg
Reich
George Argesnu
Carol
Nine Killer Diseases Dominate 1937 Mortality
Federal Census figures show nine killer diseases caused 72 percent of 1,450,427 deaths in 1937. Heart disease alone accounted for 23.9 percent, with influenza pneumonia cancer and nephritis among the major killers. Traffic injuries claim many child deaths, prompting ongoing safety campaigns and renewed medical research focus.
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Federal Census Bureau
London couples wed quickly after declare war
After England declared war the marriage registry offices in London saw a surge of early marriages. Couples rushed to wed, avoiding banns and the three week delay, as newspapers suggested shortcuts and officials waived standard waiting periods.
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England
Marriage Registry Offices
London
War Time Weddings Blur Ban and Ceremony on Site
Germany pushes to quicken marriages as registrars may waive banns and wed soldiers to sweethearts on the spot. The piece notes the pathos of hastened nuptials as lovers in wartime seek to bind each other before possibly parting forever.
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Germany
Virginian alumni cited as potential wartime leaders in 1940 draft
The piece argues that future war winners may be shaped on the playing fields of Virginia institutions. It highlights University of Virginia and Virginia Military Institute figures, notes ties to George Marshall and Edward R. Stettinius Jr, and suggests electing alumni from Washington and Lee and VPI as president and vice president in 1940.
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Old Dominion
University of Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
George Marshall
Stonewall
Jackson
Pennsylvania
Louis A. Johnson
Roanoke
Johnson
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
War Resources Board
Stettinius
Chicago
Ill
New York
Carrington
Virginia Carringtons
University
Washington and Lee University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
The Daily Quiz Answers on Page Two
A trivia list asks for sage hare alias, acreage in a square mile, presidential son linked to film, number of stripes on Poland flag, decay of wood by fungi, Mt Kamet country, U S Military Academy location, tarantula pronunciation, nine am EST New York time to Denver time, and Mickey Walker boxing titles.
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Sage Hare
Mt. Kamet
U. S. Military Academy
New York City
Denver
Colo
Mickey Walker
Apostrophes in common expressions and abbreviations
A note on the incorrect or nonstandard use of apostrophes in phrases such as I. W. W.'s and OK'd. The article explains proper punctuation practice and common mistakes observed in print and handwriting.
Shenandoah Valley Academy Opens 154th Year With Cadets
One year ago Shenandoah Valley Academy opened its 154th year with over 100 cadets from many states enrolled. Local apple by product plants anticipate sufficient labor for fall operations as industry enters its brisk season. Co. S. Hartman, commissioner, to oversee Central District Boy Scout Camporee at The Park on Saturday.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Co. S. Hartman
Central District
Sea
Five Years Ago Major Kidnap Plot Ties Officials and Labor
Federal and state officials show keen interest in the Lindbergh kidnapping case notes. June Hauptmar, jailed on complicity charges, reportedly sent a kidnapping intent note from Ohio prison. United Textile workers sign a new contract and return to mills nationwide. Martinsburg works cited as ugly while local mills face scrutiny. R Frank Barr, Lee Coble and H H Hable named to city schools committee by Fred Glaize Sr.
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June Hauptmar
Lindbergh
Ohio
Peniten
Iary
United Textile Workers
Martinsburg
R. “‘Renk Barr
Lee Coble
H. H. Hable
City Schools Committee of Council
Fred Glaize
Virginia candidate vows focus on issues in campaign
Ten years ago John Pollard, Democratic nominee for governor of Virginia, announces he will avoid personalities in his campaign. A local church prepares for the annual United Brethren conference to convene here on Sept. 26. Local members join with Jefferson County, West Virginia. dedicators of a Revolutionary Soldiers memorial in a cemetery there.
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John Pollard
Virginia
United Brethren. C.ference of
Jefferson County
W. Va
Prohibition victory reshapes Virginia voting and antisaloon backlash
In a statewide election Prohibition forces win by a wide margin with a 40 000 vote lead shocking antisaloon activists. Winchester district shows 258 margin and county results reflect broader shifts as national packing and grading laws are printed. Miss ladge Harlan Tabb and James Howard Cather wed at Presbyterian Church as wartime fronts unfold overseas with British cruisers sunk and French and Russian advances reported.
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Virginia
Winchester
Congress
Ladge Harlan Tabb
James Howard Cather
Presbyterian Church
Atlantic Ocean
von Kluck
Lorena Found Safe as Vigilantes Discuss Mexican Threat
Lorena is found unharmed after a night with ranchers led by George Brazee. Midnight reports a white woman with Miss Sally and Jerry Dale. the group suspects Mexican bandits linked to Luis Escobar. Ranchers vow discreet action to protect Lorena and challenge border criminals.
Lorena Hamilton Meets Phantom Ranch Cowboys at Station
Lorena Hamilton travels in Arizona to visit her uncle and meets Shot Rogers, a Phantom ranch cowboy, at the railroad station. Jerry Dale, new to Phantom ranch, has corresponded with Lorena and finds her after her escape from the Mexicans. He informs her Brazees, her aunt and uncle, are worried since Rogers' horse returned without her beaded bag.
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Mr. Brazee
Midnight
Shot Rogers
Mistuh
Rogers
George Brazee
Ghost Canyon
Phantom Ranch
Suh
Sally Shs
Mistah
Brazee
George
Lorena
Stnopsis
Lorena Hamilton
Arizona
Jerry Dale
Jerry
Answers to questions from The Winchester Evening Star Bureau
Reader questions answered with facts on speed of Sonja Henie, Catalina Island purchase, magazine ad costs in 1890s, who ends calls, Diamond Jim offering Lillian Russell a jeweled bicycle, June 12 postmarks at Cooperstown, pineapple juice nutrition, and neon discovery.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. Plase
Fidler’s Espionage System Salutes Hollywood Reporters
Dear staff letters reveal Jimmie Fidler’s tribute to 28 reporters covering beats in Hollywood. The note thanks for daily tips and vacation reporting, with anecdotes about actors, races, base visits, and studio happenings, ending with a nod to McNaught Syndicate.
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Hollywood
Fidler
Jimmie Fidler
Citizens urge Winchester to upgrade police equipment
Earl Armell calls on the Winchester Council to better equip the police after Officers Manuel and Dove thwart a three-bandit hold up at McKinley Turner’s service station. He notes Ward and Funk were nearby but unaware, urging improvements to protect officers and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Manuel
Dove
McKinley Turner
Ward
Funk
Police Efcadeenense
Earl Armel
Freedom of the sea and a warning to Hitler
A wartime poem vows U S resolve against Nazi aggression. It recalls 1917 khaki-clad troops and warns that the United States will cross the Atlantic if needed. The speaker urges vigilance and readiness to strike to end the butcher Germany’s threat.
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Hitler
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