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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1940

Page

4

The Winchester Evening Star Advertising Terms

The Winchester Evening Star informs readers of staff credits and Associated Press rights. It lists national advertising representatives and states display ad deadlines by 9 P M the day before publication. Subscription rates are noted but not specified in this excerpt.

Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester Associated Press Tenney- Woodward and Conklin, Inc New York Detroit City San Francisco Chicago Boston Kansas Atlanta Los Angeles

Obey God Voices in Jeremiah Verse Exhortation

A biblical verse from Jeremiah 7 23 urges obedience to God to ensure well being for his people. The text frames divine commands as a path to communal prosperity and spiritual fidelity.

Guard Officers Must Resign Governmental Offices

National Association of Attorneys General notes that Illinois and many states require resignations from civil offices held by National Guard officers when ordered into federal active service. The rule applies to judges legislators and city officials who hold offices of honor or profit under both state and federal governments. Public officers must resign to avoid dual sovereignty conflicts. public employees are not affected.

Illinois National Guard National Association of Attorneys-General United States

First Cranberry Arrival Signals Autumn Feast Nostalgia

The article notes the cranberry as an early autumn marker and Thanksgiving staple. It highlights the traditional hand-picking method by an army of 10,000 workers, the evolution of cranberry cultivation, and weather forecasts reducing frost losses from 20 percent to about 3 percent. It also recalls historic picker attire and the role of women in harvest.

United States Weather Bureau

Cranberries hit markets as shucking season opens

The corn shucking event blends social gathering with business. Cape Cod leads with early berries, followed by New Jersey and Wisconsin. The year's harvest is expected to fall about 20 percent from last year's 680000 barrels but should meet turkey supply needs. The piece highlights cranberry as an American heritage crop and suggests appreciation of all traditions.

Cape Cod New Jersey Wisconsin

Reprinted Editorials on Anti Semitism and War Policy

The New York Daily News editorial argues anti Semitism rises with the war but rejects blaming Jews as a race. It notes minimal Jewish involvement in war advocacy groups, cites William Allen White’s committee, and warns the United States risks entanglement while England and the U S hold naval power, ending with a grim outlook.

New York Daily News William Allen White America Great Britain White Committee United States Germany Hitler Europe Britain England

Through for the Day Des Moines Register

A brief column reflects on rationing and logistics during a period of scarcity. It notes daily constraints shaping consumer choices and public attitudes toward shortages and distribution.

Des Moines

Daladier dissolves Communist party in wartime France

Premier Daladier's war cabinet orders complete dissolution of the Communist party. In related notes, Virginia Brandy, an accomplice to two bandits, is identified as the escapee from Ohio reformatory Velma West. Floyd Gibbons, famed war correspondent, dies of a heart attack.

Daladier Communist Party France McKinley Turner Virginia Brandy Ohio Reformatory Velma West Floyd Gibbons

Engagement of Miss Ashby to George J Schecter

Five years ago Miss Mary C Ashby of Bluemont Virginia becomes engaged to George J Schecter of Valley Airways The American Legion urges severing ties with Russia Roosevelt seeks clergy counsel to guide national service efforts.

Mary C. Ashby Bluemont, Va George J. Schecter Valley Airways American Legion Russia Roosevelt U. S

Weaver and Carson Marriage in Front Royal

Ten years ago Miss Evelyn Weaver and Lieut Joseph M Carson wed in Front Royal. John F Rodman Jr named assistant manager of Northern Virginia Power Co local office. John J Ridgeway livestock dealer from near West Virginia dies after long illness.

Evelyn Weaver Jospeh M. Carson Front Royal John F. Rodman, Jr Northern Virginia Power Co John J. Ridgeway West Virginia

Agnes Rebecca Smith and William Allen Heine Married in Baltimore

Miss Agnes Rebecca Smith and Mr. William Allen Heine announced their marriage in Baltimore twenty five years ago. The piece notes concern over stage kisses and mentions a cautious kiss on the cheek as a substitute. Officials discuss a city manager plan at a citizens meeting. The Greek cabinet votes a military measure as the king orders the army amid a Balkan crisis.

Agnes Rebecca Smith William Allen Heine Baltimore Robert Ward R. Y. Conrad King Balkan

Engagement announced for Miss Etta Alsdorff and J William Sibert Jr

Forty years ago the society column notes the engagement of Miss Etta Alsdorff of New York to Mr J William Sibert Jr of Berryville. In Winchester Joe Elwell spends the night after his horse bolts and wrecks his buggy on the way home. Bill Ridings shows Jonathan apples at The Star office from last season and his new crop with little difference.

Etta Alsdorff New York J. William Sibert, Jr Joe Elwell Winchester Berryville Bill Ridings Jonathan Star Office

Shoulder Neuralgia and Rest Heal The Pain

Dr Logan Clendening explains shoulder neuralgia including bursitis and related nerve paths. Rest is paramount in early stages and subdeltoid bursitis benefits from heat and massage. He notes a chiropractor helped a patient and offers seven pamphlets for ten cents each via his care of this newspaper.

Logan Clendening M. D Clendening Logan Clendenvitg

Answers to questions by Frederic J. Haskin in The Winchester Evening Star

A column presents Q and A on topics from voting fractions at national conventions to places, objects, and historical figures. Topics include largest rosebush, kangaroo pouch, Painted Desert colors, bomb costs, scrap glass use, weather myths, House seating history, Little Lord Fauntleroy suit origin, Leonardo da Vinci, P G Wodehouse pronunciation, and Napoleon's Europe unification idea.

Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C N. K

Star Quiz Answers on Page Two

Seven questions test readers on Lafitte battle Sauterne alcohol mills on cent river Texas Mexico Gatti-Casazza role Jefferson successor CPA initials hot water glass Alaska nickname and Postmaster General question appears on the page.

Jean Lafitte Texas Mexico Giulio Gatti-Casazza Thomas Jefferson United States Alaska The

Pronoun Use Amidst The Old West Speech

Letter explains that using them as an adjective is incorrect and argues that them should refer to people, not modify nouns. It contrasts proper grammar with regional speech and cites examples like them boys as improper usage rather than proper pronouns.

Concise Law Booklet for the Layman

Public notice promoting the Home Law Book a compact guide on essential facts about law covering business property family copyright patents trademarks and citizenship. Order form invites readers to mail ten cents to Washington D C for a copy with marriage and divorce tables and ages of majority.

Soromething

Illusion of Power and Shadowed Plans Unfold in Spy Tale

Central figures Gunston Trent and Hazeldeane plot using an illuminated bomb sight hidden by a coded life of deception. Meanwhile X coordinates covert meetings with Coral Merridew to manipulate Otto and a Factory affair as danger encroaches.

Coral Merridew Otto

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