This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
7
A remarkable Himalayan find reports a plant named by Mr. Kentchunjdnga thriving at an altitude of 25 000 feet. The record highlights its status as the highest growing plant yet observed in the region.
A Turkish Information Office holiday record for children blends the Santa story with Turkey’s sacred past. It notes St Nicholas of Myra, Mary in Ephesus, and early councils, then contrasts Turkish folk music with desert tunes and the tale of Good King Wenceslas in a cultural spotlight.
Baghdad reports Iraq has sent a message to France offering to take preliminary steps toward resuming normal relations for the first time since the 1956 Suez crisis. Indiana Bankers Association says 276,391 Hoosiers joined Christmas Club savings, totaling 24,207,660 dollars, about 1.6 million more than last year.
A reader seeking American citizenship admits occasional amorous adventures. Government denies due to good moral character standards. Alphonse argues that bachelors and circuмstances complicate judgment. The court weighs both sides and considers today’s moral climate. Also a note on coal energy facts from CoalPower Pittsburgh.
A mother vows to cut Christmas card list to avoid overburdening before the holiday rush. She notes recipients who did not receive her cards and plans to buy more cards. She also aims to not send to frequent contacts and instead write notes to distant friends during the year.
A cryptogram style crossword puzzle page features clues for numbers 43 44 18 1 20 12 13 15 16 18 22 26 28 29 31 32 33 35 39 41 42 21 3 23 4 5 24 36 27 38 29 39 10 16 31 40 34 plus a cryptogram instruction and a sample quotation.
The writer notes widespread loneliness and says half a million letters arrive annually seeking care. He suggests a national meeting of lonely people could be the world’s largest gathering. Readers can contact Josephine Lowman c/o the Register and Tribune Syndicate, Des Moines Iowa.
A mixed page offers household guidance from table tennis ball storage to social behavior, cleaning hints, and a brief note on the U S Interior Department. It blends do it yourself aims with practical etiquette and household maintenance.
Column features letters from readers on marriage, parenting, and behavior. Helen Erskine replies with guidance on preserving marriage amid infidelity, sharing responsibilities, and engaging family duties. A final note reports an anticipated 33 percent rise in motor vehicle registrations and travel mileage by 1963.
One of the most complete lines of Carpet Linoleum Tile and accessories for installation in this area. Over 500 brand name carpet patterns in Wool Nylon Acrilan. Priced at $2.45 per sq yd. Also sheet flooring and vinyls available. Located at Ith and Main. Phone 644-7290.
The first Christmas tree on the American continent was cut and decorated by Hessian troops during the Revolutionary War. Since then the practice has become a large business with thousands of acres planted and replanted to meet holiday demand.
A New York observer notes a playful prank at a fish store with soft shell crabs priced 2.40 and 1.50 per dozen. He recalls a New England prep school incident and a roadside tavern dispute over cloudy water, illustrating sharp quips from Bennett Cerf.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.