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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1958
Page
12
Hollywood singer Ed Fisher remained under observation at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after a mild appendicitis attack Saturday night. Doctors reported the condition is good and no operation is planned at this time.
Five William Inge short plays debut at the Standing Stone Playhouse in Petersburg Pennsylvania from July 28 to August 2 under Pennsylvania State University auspices. Max Fischer of the American Theatre Wing staff will produce. The works include Glory in the Flower Sounds of Triumph To Boblink for Her Spirit The Tiny Closet and Memory of Summer.
Virginia farm price prospects warn of a June barley price drop with a later rebound in August. Barley prices hover around 1.00 per bushel with Virginia buyers paying 1.00 to 1.20. corn and oats present price gaps and loan rates. Lamb prices may steady with a possible minor rise as Western and Deep South shipments ease.
American officials question the purpose of about six Soviet vessels 100 miles off Canada's east coast observers note the ships scout area near buoys flying small Soviet flags in international waters amid fishing activity. There is unverified talk they monitor U S and Canadian naval movements while the Soviet government protests an American plane nearby.
In Mount Pulaski Illinois an explosion of a railroad tank car left about 1000 people homeless in a town of 1500. Two railroad workers were killed and one seriously injured while over twenty others were hurt. Officials report a damage estimate near one million dollars and two thirds of homes damaged. National Guardsmen were deployed to prevent looting as flames threatened two more cars and a crater 35 by 30 feet formed at the scene.
Virginia reported its worst Memorial Day toll since 1952 with 18 deaths during the 78 hour holiday period. Causes included 10 highway crashes, five drownings, and three other mishaps, with 293 traffic deaths for the year to date. Names and ages of the deceased are listed, from Richmond to Alexandria. The note adds West Indies land area context and population.
New York Broadway star Eileen Heckert says she times her lines to the audience cough rhythm to avoid breaking a scene in The Dark At the Top of the Stairs. She notes performers adapt to coughing by aligning lines with the rhythm.
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.