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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
4
Advertising rates detailed per word with minimum charge and copy payment rules. Memorials and cards of thanks priced per printed line with display ads due by 9 PM the day before publication. Transient rate and national reps listed.
The article states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to the use and republication of AP news dispatches and other local news published by the paper. This notice confirms credit and reproduction restrictions for readers and media outlets.
A brief biblical quotation emphasizing protection and rest from Psalm 3 verse 24. The line promises safety and sweet sleep to the reader.
The Sixth Avenue Association in New York plans lining the avenue with elm trees to cool in summer and warm in winter for pedestrians. Trees would stand fifty feet apart and thirty feet from corners to avoid traffic interference with city park approval. The aim is to boost Sixth Avenue as an attractive shopping center and prove trees do not hinder business.
The piece notes the Smithsonian naming Ophionereis Roosevelts to honor Roosevelt does not affect the third term issue. It highlights the starfish’ ability to regrow a lost arm and calls it very destructive of mollusks, while contrasting Republicans with mollusks and suggesting limited relevance to politics.
A brief column notes a 1915 Italian writer quoted against German savagery over Essen and declares the Italian author to be Benito Mussolini. The piece mocks anti Italian water throwing in friendship with Hitler and Mussolini.
Spending facts from a U S Treasury report compare this year's expenses receipts and deficit through June 10 with last year. This year expenses total 8 593 093 970 79 and receipts 5 214 037 823 135 610 905 579 49. Net deficit stands 3 341 971 347 661 313 298 798 72. Public debt is 40 348 181 612 98 versus 37 378 327 135 98 last year.
Douglas, former budget director who resigned over the 1932 platform shift, has been elected president of the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York. He will replace David F. Houston, who becomes chairman of the board on January 1. Houston helped shape war debt retirement.
Seven questions ask about archaeology government Virginia geography law birthday cabinet Orkney Islands Jamestown Ludicrous pronunciation daylight saving time and Willis Kilmer sport. The item directs turning to page 2 for the answers.
A style guide note urges reporters to avoid phrases like we have definitely decided and advise using definitively. The guidance stresses precision in phrasing and consistency with formal tone.
Bryant Stotler and Lloyd Carper were chosen as official delegates of the local club to attend the International Lions Club convention in Oakland California. Joe Cather suffered a broken leg after being struck by a car driven by Leonard Thorpe as he stepped from a wagon. An organization to study municipal affairs is announced today.
Five years ago Capt. Paul Hartman learned Co. I rifle team won first prize at a national guard unit meet with teams from every state. A Winchester merchants meeting called to discuss rerouting Route 11 from Main to Braddock Street. Mary Sullivan hosted a surprise shower and bridge party for Mrs. Jack Crowl.
Ten years ago merchants welcomed news that the Middleburg Aldie portion of route 50 would be completed soon. Claude B. Stickley and Willis Anderson led skeet competition at Keyser West Virginia. Troop 1 Winchester Boy Scouts won a pup tent contest in the Shenandoah Area Council event.
Fred L. Glaize secures contract to build an exhibition hall at the fairgrounds for 5300 dollars. Joseph Edward Larrick, a prominent Frederick County farmer and landowner, dies at his Hayfield home. A young minister from Grafton West Virginia is pelted with eggs by several youths who accuse him of enjoying popularity with local women.
The Star reports no archive copy for this date in its files. Readers are asked to check personal collections and contact the office if material from this date is available.
Eleanor writes and sells stories while Phil works nights. Eleanor uses a thousand dollars from her account to furnish a new home, then reveals it to Phil with pride. The couple negotiates money, independence, and marital strain as they settle into their new life.
The Parrishes seek a modest Long Island home within subway reach of New York for their four year old Jessica. They tour Hazelton Gardens near Great Neck, weighing a Spanish villa and American styles with a community house and private schooling options.
A Q and A column covers topics from women veterans organization facts to infancy death rates and George Junior Republic. Notable entries include the Women World War Veterans headed by Dorothy Frooks, Annapolis as oldest U S state capitol, and Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress as the greatest allegory.
The Winchester Evening Star promoting CARE OF THE FEET an authoritative booklet on foot care. Readers are invited to send ten cents and a name address to Washington D C for a copy via the Information Bureau directed by Frederic J Haskin.
In Hollywood June 21 a movie loving girl ponders glamour and wealth and Sonja Henie shows the price of fame. The column riffs on stars like Garbo Niven and Zanuck with a parade of showbiz anecdotes and a brush with Boris Karloff traffic tickets.
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.