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
Dec 10, 1937
Page
9
Washington reports a long drive on agriculture led by Secretary Wallace with emphasis on wheat. The piece tracks wheat's global role, historical references, U.S. production across states, price swings from 1920 to 1932, and ongoing carryover shortages deepening farmers' woes.
A New Deal era address by Interior Secretary Ickes in New York touched on fascism and communism, the court bill dispute, and the balance between social reform and private capital. Observers debated whether the remarks signaled a presidential bid or loyalty to Roosevelt policies.
Investigating officers pursue links between Millon and another Weidmann victim, a taxi driver, and a broker. The woman identified as Renne or Colette Tricot, 27, is connected to the case. Million, 25, says he is an account assistant. Magistrate Georges Berry notes Million named as the one who supplied funds to rent the suburban villa where Miss De Koven’s body was found with her necklace knotted at the neck.
The report notes surpluses fell from 290 million bushels in 1934 to 153 million in 1935 due to natural causes rather than acreage changes. It cites increased foreign wheat acreage since World War I reducing demand for U.S. surpluses. U.S. planted acres average 66 million annually. normal conditions would need 50 million. Per capita wheat use has fallen from 226 pounds in 1879 to 176 pounds in 1921, continuing a gradual decline despite population growth.
In Frederick County Virginia the Circuit Court orders the nonresident defendants Eva McCune Gallaher W H Gallaher Mary B Wallahan and Anna M McCune to appear within ten days after four weekly notices. The order directs publication posting and mailing of process and seeks to settle accounts receivers rents and profits and distribution of assets from the Samuel McCune and Margaret McCune estates and their heirs with a decree for settlement and release.
Public auction to be held in front of the Frederick County Courthouse in Winchester Virginia on Saturday December 11 1937 at 11 00 AM. Property in Frederick County described by deed from Hunter L Good and Dora Good to K C Moore and B P Harrison trustees. Terms all cash with a $100 deposit may be required.
Suzanne Pingley five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Pingley fractured her arm in three places between wrist and elbow after slipping while entering a car on West Monmouth street. She was taken to Memorial Hospital where X rays showed the fractures and surgeons set them. Her condition was described as satisfactory this afternoon though uncomfortable.
Dr L Flickinger announces that the Woman's Missionary Society Circles will hold a Thank Offering Service Sunday evening at 7 30 o'clock. All are asked to bring their Thank Offering boxes.
The trustee under a deed of trust dated November 26 1915 offers at public auction in front of the Frederick County Courthouse Winchester Virginia on to be announced 12 o clock a tract of land in the northwest part of the county on Babbs Run near DeHaven Post Office containing 212 acres more or less with a frame dwelling and outbuildings. One third cash on day of sale and the remainder in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust and a building insurance policy. Trustee Herbert S Larrick and Co I Brumback Auctioneer.
Dr Charlies R Anderson congratulates the Buccaneers basketball squad managed by John Webber for donating proceeds of the first game to the Fellowship Club. Funds will aid clothing and necessities for Needy families. The game vs South Club Martinsburg WV at Handley Jam December 14 at o o'clock.
At Round Hill 4 H Club meeting the honor roll requirements were set as goals for the year. Special events include a watch party on December 31 and a bingo party in January. The treasurer reported $16 in the treasury.
Mrs. Katherine Rhea Stevens seeks 800000 in a divorce action charging connivance and conspiracy. Frederick H. Stinchfield of Minneapolis former ABA president and Pierce Butler Jr. are named as lawyers in the suit arising from Stevens divorce from railroad executive H. E. Stevens. Central Press.
Winchester Kiwanis Club officers returned from Washington D C where they attended the annual training school led by District Governor Andrew Bell C Arthur Robinson and K C Brooks attended from the city. The Capital district officers lunched with the Washington club and received a bouquet of roses from the Washington Club for the district governor.
Floyd Greenwood, 23, pleaded guilty to violating the Mann Act. Federal Judge Ed Edgar Vaught sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary, remarking the sentence would stop the woman from reaching him.
Richmond officials report Dr R Finley a Richmond member of the State General Hospital board announced the permanent superintendent selected for the Marion hospital after months of vacancy. The board discussed a state wide hospital survey by a Rockefeller funded mental agency with action possible in 1938. A finance committee was named to manage funds through a central office.
A fragment from Bridgeport Connecticut describes a six year old boy with blue spots on his head back and chest as doctors investigate a cure. The text names Dr Daniel and Gaeta in a puzzling medical context.
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.