21 Jul 1938
Page 1
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 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1938
Page
1
Passengers to be hauled as the craft makes a successful landing near Montreal Canada amid perfect weather. Other experimental tests planned during summer between British air ports and New York.
The British seaplane Mercury finished a trans Atlantic leg from Foynes to Montreal then prepared to continue to New York. Captain Donald Bennett and Wireless Operator Albert Coster led the crew of two as the aircraft landed at Boucherville harbor near Montreal after 20 hours 20 minutes from Ireland.
Mr Winchester notes children rarely go barefoot by choice now. Old-Timer recalls when boys shed brogons as soon as warm weather arrived and walked gravelly paths in comfort. One pair of handmade shoes a year bound to last, signaling summer’s end when cool weather returned.
Knoxville July 21 Congressional investigators of the Tennessee Valley Authority lifted limits preventing Arthur E. Morgan from questioning TVA employees except by agreement with officials and counsel. The panel adopted a resolution granting employees freedom to confer with the committee or designees without reporting to TVA officers. Morgan said he would finish his testimony for now and preferred to address power yardstick questions later with counsel guidance.
Sheriff Bywaters and Virginia ABC agents arrested 24 year old Jack Orndorff after they found a large 50 gallon still near his home at Paddy Run. The operation was being prepared to double the output before lawmen cut in. Orndorff faces felony manufacturing liquor under the new code with possible hearings within ten days.
President Roosevelt and party aboard the U S S Houston arrived at Clipperton Island on a vacation and fishing cruise. The isolated atoll lies 670 miles off Mexico and is considered dangerous to navigation with uncertain exact location. Captain Guy N. Barker plans observations to aid official hydrographic charting.
Fatal crash in Red Bluff Calif last night killed Ben Torrey 43 airport manager and Jack Baskins 19 student flier. The victims died when their plane went down in a field. Local report by Paul Poston dated July 21.
Gainesboro will add a vocational agriculture building at the high school. A 50 by 25 foot foundation is in place with work expected to begin soon. John E. Cowles will serve as instructor. Mrs. Cowles underwent appendicitis surgery but is recovering. This marks the first year vocational agriculture is offered in Gainesboro, with plans for an F F A chapter.
Administrator Ickes said Pennsylvania's 60 million dollar super highway project through the Alleghanies is still under consideration and no decision has been made on its loan and grant request.
Frederick County teachers face resignations as low salaries and an eight month term drive staff out. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline said resignations are plentiful and questioned whether a nine month term can be offered next session. He noted Frederick as a training ground for neighboring counties and cited pay issues and vacation-time costs as economic pressures. Names mentioned include Paul Behrens and R J Britten amid ongoing resignations rumors.
Sam Hamilton of Jamestown New York was killed and John H Preissner 23 of Richmond was critically injured when their cabin plane a Fairchild crashed 25 miles east of Richmond Virginia during a driving rain storm Hamilton was alive when rescued but died en route to hospital Preissner a dispatcher for Eastern Airlines at the Richmond airport suffered severe head and leg injuries He was brought to Richmond for treatment the crash occurred about 9 30 pm local time in the rain storm
Clarke county Republicans will hold a mass meeting at the court house in Berryville on Monday July 25 at 3 o'clock Delegates to the district convention at Harrisonburg on August 6 will be elected A county committee will also be elected and other business will be transacted
Senate investigators heard that six steel firms hired Hill and Knowlton last July to study industrial relations including the CIO and its leadership. They paid about 75 000 dollars for services to gather facts to shape policy after the Little Steel strike. The firms named were Republic Bethlehem Inland National Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube and American Rolling Mill.
Owen Wister, famed author of The Virginian, died at his Crowfield summer home in North Kingston Rhode Island after a cerebral hemorrhage. He arrived July 8 and fell ill July 20. He leaves a daughter Mrs Walter Stokes and four sons including Owen J. Wister, William R. Wister, and Charles K. B. Wister, plus a daughter Mrs Andrew Dasbury. The funeral will be held in Philadelphia on an undecided date.
A Maryland Extension Service field tour in Cecil County highlights Japanese beetle damage to crops. Farmers report 5 to 50 percent corn losses, with beetles feeding on sweet corn, field corn, soybeans, clover, alfalfa, grapes, apples, and more.
Berryville July 21 Mrs Graham Dougherty chair of the Fair Day and Gymkana announces a pet show as a feature of the Clarke County Visiting Nurse Association event on Thursday September 1. Mrs A Mackay Smith White Post is in charge of the pet divisions for dogs cats and birds.
Price details list $1.00 and $1.95 for Friday and Saturday related to Mary S. Yeakley. The note records a monetary amount and dates 1-20-1p-21.
A yard party fundraising event at Carper's Valley Church is set for Friday night July 22. The benefit aims to support church activities and community programs with music and gatherings.
J Bennett, superintendent of the Viscose plant at Front Royal, told the Rotary Club the Front Royal plant will be the world’s largest single rayon plant, employing 3,500 to 4,000 people, two thirds men. He described housing, dining, nursing, water use, and the plant’s dependence on Winchester labor.
Vandals splashed acid on the glass company headquarters front causing about 1000 dollars in damage. The manager suspects rival glaziers amid labor troubles. Earlier last September vandals used the same acid causing 25000 to 50000 dollars in damage to store show windows.
Judge Donald Weems and Raymond D. Saxe were jolted when their anchored boat sank quickly near Sheppard’s Ford on the Shenandoah river. Valiant efforts kept them from danger as water rose to their necks, washing away gear but causing no serious harm.
Windows and doors in the county office building were being screened today to maintain openness during hot days. The upgrade aims to improve airflow and comfort.
Community reading: Home made ice cream and cake sale at Market Street M E Church on July 22 starting at 5 pm. Proceeds support church activities and local outreach.
Friday night July 22 hosts a community lawn party at Mrs McComas residence in Plainfield Kerns town. The Workers Council of Ope Quon Presbyterian Church coordinates the event.
Paris July 21 France paraded her newest war machines for King George VI to show the strength available to their common cause. About 50 000 troops hundreds of tanks and around 50 aircraft marched at Versailles as King George Lebrun reviewed the lines in a bullet proof car. Queen Elizabeth and Mme Le Brun attended a lunch at the Hall of Mirrors where the Versailles treaty was signed.
In London on July 21 attorneys for Count and Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow planned a private separation. Barbara Hutton would gain custody of their two year old Lance while the Count would have visitation. Danish lawyers join London counsel. aim to avoid further publicity after a July 5 Bow Street hearing. The plan includes ongoing contact about Lance’s education.
Pure Food Store advertises home grown Stowell's Evergreen corn on one page with emphasis on quality and freshness. The brief item highlights the produce and store branding.
Amateur contest held at Clearbrook Garage on Friday July 22 1938 presented by the Comini cal Entertainers Doty co and Lou prizes awarded to side contestants and audience invited to attend.
Just arrived dresses finish the season with closeout stock. Earlier $5 to $6 now $2.98 in all sizes. Includes new fall dresses in black and white and dirndl styles in assorted materials. Address 150 N Loudoun Street.
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.