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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1937
Page
5
The American Automobile Association reports that owning and operating a family car is less than half of what it was at the century’s start. Depreciation in 1909 was about 560 dollars in the first year, gasoline costs differ by region and tax, and tire costs were far higher then, with 278.86 dollars in the first year versus 10.64 dollars per year for a later owner.
In New York the White Sox visit the Yankees for a double header as both clubs press for distance in the American League. Lou Gehrig hits his 1,900th straight game at first base and receives a watch for his 1936 MVP award.
Paris Aug 3 Col Charles A Lindbergh landed unexpectedly at Le Bourget airfield on a flight to England from Morisix after a weekend with Dr Alexis Carrel. He thanked the Le Bourget commander for radio advice and then departed for England after a quiet 30 minute stay.
Eugene Merz of Maysville Kentucky mailed a letter to former President Herbert Hoover and included a newspaper clipping about grass growing in a city street. He recalled Hoover predicting such an event during his campaign and said a reply from Hoover followed.
A compact clue list presents across entries 1 to 38 with hints like tribes rule and a native of the Lone Star state, plus down clues involving scales, breaths, and legal terms. The block includes references to whales, trees, and old nobility, ending with an answer to the previous puzzle.
Ruth B Shipley chief of the State Department passport division heads a staff of 100 plus directing nationality questions issuing passports and writing letters of introduction for Americans abroad The mail order system brings in about 1 500 000 yearly She has served as chief since 1928 and says passport business has grown rapidly with 119 390 passports issued in the first six months a 43 percent rise from last year.
Mrs Anna Hauptmann widow of Bruno Richard Hauptmann the Lindbergh baby kidnapper returned from Germany aboard the Bremen saying she is more convinced than ever of her husband's innocence. Julius D Braun a private detective said he represented her and that she learned valuable information during two months visiting relatives.
New York social leaders say deb parties this fall will be lavish with liquor despite strict bans on drinking. Debs and guests face high costs with parties ranging from 2500 to 25000 dollars, escorted by famous bands, lavish suppers, and elaborate decorations. Boston debs defend richer menus while New York hosts plan record crowds and expenses for 1937 deb season.
The Winchester Memorial Hospital insurance club has grown to about 800 members and now rents desk space on the second floor at 14644 North Loudoun Street led by Mrs. D W Ritenour. Members pay monthly or quarterly and some can pay downtown. A Baltimore Sun article highlighted hospital insurance plans among major city hospitals.
On Capitol Hill lawmakers debated the Wagner housing bill and reviewed wage and hour and tax evasion legislation. Committees examined rail finance Van Swetingen purchase and power and food and drug bills as sessions continued and yesterday the Senate opened housing discussions while the House passed minor measures.
Spartanburg officials impose a 75 cent transportation charge for each person convicted in police court. Receipts fund maintenance of police motor equipment.
The funeral for Floyd M. Tomlin 24 of White Post will be held at 11 tomorrow at Providence Chapel in the mountain district. He died from injuries after a collision near Audley Farms where he worked, with interment in the church graveyard. He is survived by his father and grandmother Mrs Eliza Tomlin. His mother Mary Smallwood is deceased and he was nephew to Mrs Henry Gray and Mrs Marshall Ashby.
There's Good Fun Telling Fortunes describes a booklet on reading fortunes including stars, palm lines, dreams, cards, dice, tea leaves and omens. It invites readers to buy by enclosing ten cents with a coupon, and lists contact details in Washington with director Frederic J. Haskin.
Five hundred copies of the pocket size booklet State Historical Markers of Virginia were received from the State Commission on Conservation and Development for tourist distribution by the Chamber of Commerce. The 191 page guide lists markers by key number, includes inscriptions, and has space for notes. Also received were city directories for Harrisonburg Martinsville Staunton and several North Carolina and Georgia towns.
Special evangelistic services at Galilee Church of Christ near Grimes attract community interest. Rev Wilbur A Reid preaches with Charles E McVay leading music. Tonight’s topic is The Conversion of a Moral Man. Winchester Church of Christ delegation attends tomorrow. Nightly 8 o clock. baptismal service after tonight’s hour.
Subscribers who do not receive the Evening Star in Winchester are reminded that the Pen Postal Telegraph offers a no charge service to ensure delivery.
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.