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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1965
Page
4
The notice lists annual subscription rates for the Winchester Evening Star with prices over 5 000 dollars indicating a promotional pricing note. It shows contact and mailing details for the Natl Rep Gallagher Delisser Inc and an address in New York City.
The article traces origins of Christmas stockings to St. Nicholas legends and a gold dowry tale. It notes Thoms Nast as the first to draw Santa, England 1843 card creators Cole Horsley and Egley, plus four Star of Bethlehem theories. It also recounts Silent Night's origin from Gruber and Mohr and Tusser's old toast about Christmas.
The author reflects on Luke’s proclamation of peace on earth and contrasts it with ongoing conflicts including Vietnam. He urges quiet, persistent effort toward peace, noting wars persist yet civilization endures. The message emphasizes hope and adherence to the Prince of Peace.
Police confiscate broadcasting apparatus after an investigation into gore tip rumors tied to active horse races being run. Bill Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Williams of White Post, injured his spine in a fall from the Boyce High School escape. Firecracker use restricted on select Winchester streets near churches and stores during holiday season.
The reflection centers on Isaiah and the messianic light promised to Israel. It notes the Christ’s humble life and the call to Arise shine for thy light is come with the glory of the Lord upon thee. The piece frames Christmas season as a flood of celestial light despite a world torn by sin.
Washington columnist argues that 12 billion dollars yearly interest on the national debt could fund major programs if budgets were balanced. He warns deficits fuel inflationary psychology and higher debt, urging frugality and sustained fiscal discipline.
The text presents a humorous Q and A exchange from the Newspaper Enterprise Association. It asks about the Presidential Medal of Freedom and calendar weather while posing trivia on the traveler’s tree and a meter’s length versus a yard.
New York AP humor column notes the holiday season brings familiar lines about gifts and expectations. Christmas anxiety and family quips surface as readers imagine reactions to presents and Santa myths.
Questions about shingles risks, contagion, bed rest, and treatment are answered. Shingles is a herpes zoster viral infection with possible late neuritis, more common in older adults with artery disease. Early calamine and petrolatum care plus aspirin relief comfort. bed rest not required.
A fragmented line mixes biblical figures and philosophical musings about humility and self exaltation, blending Matthew, Jesus imitation, and unclear references into a terse, antiquated quotation. The text reads like a stray aphorism or marginal note from a sermon.
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.