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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1940
Page
4
A political slate listing Franklin D. Roosevelt for President with Henry A. Wallace for Vice President Harry F. Byrd for U S Senator and A Willis Robertson for Congress. The ticket appears in a campaign brief highlighting key candidates.
A church notice for Saturday September 28 1940 presents Acts 16 9 10 verses urging believers to follow divine impulses and go to Macedonia to spread the gospel emphasizing prompt commitment.
The 1940 census shows Virginia rising from twentieth to nineteenth in population, swapping places with Iowa. Virginia's gain rate is 10 percent, double the 4.9 percent of the prior decade, outpacing the national 6.9 percent gain and signaling continued healthy growth. A chart below lists state rankings from the census.
The paper argues that while many in the United States view Hitler as ruthless, Germans see him as humane and benevolent. Citing Louis P. Lochner's Berlin dispatch, the piece notes that about 100 children and 30 women are involved, illustrating alleged humanitarian concern.
Reports describe Hitler’s private shelter expanded to hold 600 expectant mothers and children with meals and visits, touted as the capital’s safest lying in hospital. Meanwhile German torpedo boats sink a refugee vessel, killing hundreds of women and children, exposing state propaganda vs. reality.
Reprinted editorial argues school children should be required to salute the flag, stressing patriotism and understanding of liberty. It cites the Alexandria Gazette urging daily recognition of the flag to reinforce American institutions amid perceived subversive forces. The piece contends early indoctrination will deter future support for dictatorship.
An editorial from the Richmond News Leader warns Pittsburgh readers of grave economic danger tied to wartime armament costs. It argues that society focuses on military aims while ignoring the eventual burden on the banker and taxpayer as public credit runs out. It cautions that immediate sacrifice could prevent future hardship.
Samuel R. Atwell a prominent Winchester business figure dies in a Richmond hospital after a stroke. The report notes his longtime influence in local enterprise and his passing marks a notable community loss.
In Florida another powerful storm causes death and destruction less than three weeks after a previous event. Italian diplomats depart Geneva as League of Nations talks show progress on the Ethiopian issue. Miss Jennie Bernetta Ritter and Mr Harvey O Neil Kill marry at noon in the bride's East Cork street home.
Miss Elizabeth Cougill and Mr Ellsworth Keller wed in Middletown. Harry L Stephenson's body arrives from Buffalo for interment at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Mr and Mrs John Hay Whitney honeymoon at Llangollen estate near Upperville following their marriage.
The Hagenback and Wallace combined shows billed as the greatest circus in the world are announced to appear in Winchester for a single day in October. Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, formerly Alice Roosevelt, appears in Chicago in pantalettes and skirts shorter than current fashion. Isaac Moore of Kernstown serves as special motor cycle officer on Valley Turnpike arresting numerous motorists for speeding over the weekend. The French army advances on the Western front as German troops put up strong resistance. anticipation grows for a major battle shaping the war outlook.
Forty years ago report of an unexpected wedding at the Shockey Hotel in Winchester with groom Benjamin Marple age 80 and bride Rebecca Catlett age 40. Rumors say General Fitzhugh Lee and family may permanently reside in Winchester or Berryville. William McCoy, Relief postmaster, travels to Winchester to swear warrants against several men he alleges assaulted him.
The piece argues football remains dangerous despite claims of safety. It cites knee injuries as a major risk, notes conservative treatment over surgery, and warns athletes avoid repeated injuries. It includes a columnist’s critique of referees and calls for better protective measures and support for injured players.
Information on varied topics from the Information Bureau includes: Justin R. Whiting named president of Commonwealth and Southern after Willkie resigns. franc-tireur defined as guerrilla fighter with no legal war standing. top ten U S cities by population per 1940 census. average daily take of panhandlers in New York. moon heat contribution to Earth is negligible. Grand Coulee Dam concrete total and progress. cause of soft eggs in hens due to lime deficiency. duckbill platypus as a webbed hairy egg-laying mammal. origin of the term sad iron meaning heavy or weighty.
Seven general knowledge prompts cover Memel, leases on island bases, the income tax amendment, Hippocrates, the largest state east of the Mississippi, star counts, Empire State Building height, Roosevelt's youngest son, the Children’s Bureau chief, and state birth records.
The note explains that canine should not be used as a substitute noun for dog. It reserves the term for the two specialized teeth named canines.
Solve weight concerns with practical tips for gaining or losing weight without medicines or fad diets. Includes maintenance and reduction menus, weight tables for men and women, and exercises. Enclose ten cents to obtain a copy from The Winchester Evening Star.
In a tense exchange a wary couple negotiates risk and money as a planned stunt unfolds. Otto Britton and Coral Merridew race toward a secret trip while Gun and Trent scheme to extract information from Hazeldeane.
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