Wayne County Editorial Endorses Robertson in Seventh District
Reprinted from Waynesboro News Virginia the piece urges Virginia's Seventh District voters to support Congressman A Willis Robertson of Rockbridge over Jacob A Garber of Rockingham. It praises Robertson's leadership as chairman of the House Select Wildlife Committee and his role in national conservation policy as proof of his fitness to represent the district.
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Waynesboro
Virginia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Jacob A. Garber
Rockingham
A. Willis Robertson
Rockbridge
Robertson
Roosevelt
Washington
House Select Wildlife Committee
Congress
Real Story of Quinine
History and anecdotes trace how remedies evolved from accidental findings. From Cinchona to quinine and tales of scurvy cures, the piece covers explorers, native remedies, and long-ago practices, noting past methods like sympathy powder and ameda tree lore, ending with reader questions and Dr. Clendening's pamphlets.
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Cinchona
Peru
Tropics
Jacques Cartier
St. Lawrence River
James Lind
U S Population Grows and Shifts Across States
The 1940 census shows 131,409,881 residents, up 7 percent since 1930, with Florida posting the largest percentage gain and California the largest numeric increase. New York remains leading in total population while the South accounts for most of the decade's growth. Pacific and Mountain states rise in share, and Vermont declines. The data hint at continued restless expansion and new frontier signals in American life.
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United States
U.S
Florida
California
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Vermont
New York
South
Pacific
Mountain States
North
East
Value of School Patrols and Traffic Safety
The American Automobile Association praises the school patrol system for saving 60,000 children from traffic deaths and reducing pedestrian fatalities among youths aged five to fourteen by 32 percent from 1924 to 1940. It commends leadership, duty, and restraint by both patrols and drivers.
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American Automobile Association
Robertson Rated for House Ways and Means Post
The piece credits A Willis Robertson as a Virginian with a long record in public service and on the World War era, contrasting him with challenger Garber. It touts Robertson’s rank on the Ways and Means Committee and urges re election based on experience.
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House
Ways and Means
Robertson
Virginia State Senate
Commonwealth
Rockbridge County
Virginia Commission On Game and Inland Fisheries
Garber
Washington
A. Willis Robertson
Germans claim Warsaw surrender and Polish overrun
German radio in Warsaw reports surrender of Warsaw with two thirds of Poland overrun as the war continues. Grover Cleveland Bergdoll testifies at his draft-dodger trial about returning from exile in Germany twice after the war. Mr and Mrs John Minnigerode move with children from Millwood avenue to the home of late Mrs Julian Ward on South Washington street.
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Warsaw
Poland
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Didger
Germany
John Minnigerode
Millwood Avenue
Julian Ward
South Washington Street
Nations Urge U S Cooperation Over Ethiopian Conflict
The League of Nations asks the United States to join sanctions against Italy if it attacks Ethiopia. Fire destroys two frame buildings in the central business area during the night, creating fire hazards. John J. Scully Jr. is named chairman of the local Boy Scouts annual fund drive.
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League of Nations
U. S
Italy
Ethiopia
Heart of Business Section
John 8. Scully, Jr
Joshua Reynolds
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Army unit camps at Rouss Park in city ten years ago
Ten years ago the 34th Infantry pitched camp overnight at Rouss Park. Robert E. Lee Whitacre, 65, died at his Whitacre home. Donald Cochran, son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Cochran, won the Better Baby Contest title.
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34Th Infantry
U. S. Army
Rouss Park
Robert E. Lee Whitacre
Whitacre
Donald Cochran
Clayton Cochran
Allies Still Pounding Germans on Western Front
Twenty five years ago Allied forces continued heavy artillery and offensive actions on the Western front as a week old campaign attack persisted. Dr. T. A. Williams of Middletown and Charles Ash were injured in a collision between a car and a motorcycle. Miss Lillian Deane of Washington and Mr. Thomas N. Sperry were married.
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T. A. Williams
Middletown
Charles Ash
Lillian Deane
Washington
Thomas N. Sperry
Reverend Bushnell performs nuptials for Petrie and Bayliss
Forty years ago the Rev. Dr. John E. Bushnell officiated at the wedding of Miss Jessie Petrie and Mr. Hunter Bayliss. Some citizens argued an observatory would be more practical atop Reuss city hall than a clock. A city clock now sits in the courthouse tower. Edward Lowers killed a black squirrel while hunting in the county’s western section.
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John E. Bushnell
Jessie Petrie
Hunter Bayliss
Reuss City Hall
Tower of Court House
Edward Lowers
Reader questions answer bureau offers various facts
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau lists answers to questions on topics from early U S ferries to peach pits piano keys hay fever and oysters. It covers Ernest Hemingway rescue and the Three Musketeers with names, dates, places, and brief historical notes.
Quiz questions from The Star Page 2
The quiz asks seven questions about weight equivalents, geography, art, science, music, presidential birthplace disputes, football venue, postage stamps, birth records, and presidential succession. Answers appear on page 2.
Today’s Common Error About Verbs and Nouns
A language tip highlights that try is a verb, not a noun, and urges using “I’ll try” sparingly. The note emphasizes correct grammar and clarity in everyday speech and writing.
Campaign package promotes Willkie or Roosevelt with cards and map
The notice offers a 25 cent political campaign package from Information Bureau at The Winchester Evening Star. It includes a book Presidents and Their Wives a Constitution Booklet a large colored U S map and a campaign button. Voters are urged to mail twenty five cents to Washington D C and choose Willkie or Roosevelt.
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United States
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Willkie
C. T
Contemplation of a City’s Danger Sparks Bold Moves
Gun plots to prevent a looming catastrophe threatening two great cities. He stealthily repositions keys and disables an alarm while guarding sleepers, racing against time as a clock ticks down. Otto Britton and a hardened underworld actress brace for a risky alliance with dire stakes.
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Trent
Gun
Aera
Otto Britton
Prescott
Toni
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Frederic J. Haskin
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Wash
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Bureau of Plant Industry
China
Japan
Mary Reed
India
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Hemingway
Lester Ziffron
Dumas
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D‘artagnan
Willkie Or
Winchester Evening Star
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