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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
4
A brief publication line states The Evening Star Pub Co of Winchester Virginia issues a daily, with Morning Item, The Weekly News and Weekly Times as associated or variant publications, indicating a network or listing of local newspapers.
Incomplete AP notice appears to restrict exclusive rights to republish AP stories. The fragment provides no clear dates, locations, or formal statements, leaving readers with only a general claim of exclusive use.
A sparse oblique notice references a Miller family connexion with Christie and Anat, noting a name change and a date fragment. The readable text hints at a legal or genealogical update with potential birth or marriage implications, but concrete details are unclear in the fragmented OCR.
A brief verse from Proverbs 23 4 5 warns that riches tempt with ease to fade away and urges laborers to abandon reliance on wealth. The line emphasizes wisdom over wealth as the true path to stability.
Virginia maintains a strong financial record with balanced budgets and low debt enabling a $3.44 million issue at 3.90 percent. The plan includes refunding $2.44 million of Riddleberger bonds and a $1 million Robertson note, funded by dividends from the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad and road fund allocations. aims to retire debt within twenty years and bolster highway funding amid curtailments.
Bids opened yesterday reflect tribute to the Byrds program, Governor Pollard's leadership, and the Legislature's resolve to keep expenditures within the state's anticipated two year income. The move signals fiscal discipline and support for projected revenue plans.
The Mariners' Museum will be located on an 850 acre tract in Morrison Virginia with a large lake and exhibits covering shipbuilding history. Display will include small hand boats wind propelled craft gondolas dories sampans outriggers rope and canvas origins and exact models of the Monitor Merrimac Jamestown ships and other historic vessels. The site aims to be a paradise for maritime lovers and a big thrill for those drawn to sea adventure.
Robert I. Striker, a longtime Winchester resident, had his will probated in the Corporation Clerk's office. The estate, valued over 4000 dollars, directs payment of debts, leaves the Kent Street home to son Robert L. Striker, and bequeaths 100 dollars to daughter Ola Hardy. The will splits remaining funds equally, and a grandson inherits a gold watch at age 21. The will date is January 21, 1920. Ch elite E. Hardy is appointed administrator with bond of 4000 dollars. Appraisers named include Lee Barr and Arthur Ritter.
Joseph Sullivan receives one thousand dollars from a Frederick County circuit court condemnation commission for rights of way on his property to permit Northern Virginia Power Company to erect poles and wires. Commissioners H B Kline J A R Snapp William Muse and J W Richard filed their report with the clerk for court approval.
The estate of the late Ida Virginia Crum is devised entirely to her sister Lillie Leyburn Crum by her handwritten will. Lillie Crum named executrix, posted a $16,000 bond with Shirley Carter as surety after T Russell Cather and Shirley Carter swore to the instrument’s genuineness. The piece also notes famous Italian bronze doors by Pisano and Ghiberti for the Florence Baptistry.
Proclaims piles result from poor blood circulation and faulting remedies. claims Dr. Leonhardt's prescription Hem-Roid removes congestion, restores circulation, heals and strengthens affected parts. Advertises one bottle backed by local drug store endorsement.
Precipitation in the last 24 hours ends at 8 am is none. Year to date precipitation totals 18.25 inches. Monthly normals based on 19 years from Winchester Research Laboratory: January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.58, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39 inches.
Bob reveals his true identity as El Coyote and Don Bob, confessing a past trap and broken promises. Aunt Clara and others confront loyalty, while Morales looms as the edge of mercy or revenge. A plan to save Bob hinges on Morales, with Adela and Ted racing toward a desert plea for mercy and freedom.
In San Francisco a coroner's jury ruled Mrs. Jessie Hughes was murdered. Public Defender Frank J. Egan, her longtime lawyer, was ordered held for questioning after refusing to testify. The body was found on the street and initial reports suggested an automobile accident. Insurance policies naming Egan as beneficiary were disclosed at the inquest.
The term rhapsody derives from Greek origins and once signified a heroic poem such as a part of the Iliad. In literature it denotes any elevated composition, while in music it refers to an improvised, free-form musical piece.
Uncle Eben warns against rushing to leadership, saying those who issue orders must also bear responsibility for mistakes when final measurements are made. The Washington Star quotes the remark in a folk wisdom style reflecting caution and accountability.
The United States gold dollar contains 25.8 troy grains. A troy pound has 5,760 grains, while the avoirdupois pound has 7,000 grains. A million dollars in gold coins weighs 3.64 pounds avoirdupois. The standard silver dollar weighs 412.5 troy grains, so a million dollars in silver would weigh about 56,931 pounds or roughly 24 tons.
A study by the Advertising Federation of America shows in 34 cities with newspaper lineage up in the first half of 1931, business ran 8.3 percent above the national average. In another 34 cities with lineage down more than 11.95 percent, business barely matched the national average. Maintain your newspaper advertising, Mr. Merchant.
By execution a cash sale of valuables at 42% South Washington Street Winchester Virginia on Saturday June 11 1932 at ten o clock A M. Items listed include Victrola piano radio lamps pictures dining table chairs sideboard chinaware glassware silverware electric range clocks dressers sofas beds and more. Sale conducted by Lee Barbonnes City of Winchester Va.
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.