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 26, 1941
Page
8
Social Russell Owens celebrated her 28th birthday with family guests including Betty Owens and the Owens family. Maryland marriage announced for Louise Grove to Marvin B. Wagner with Rev. L. G. Bridgetts presiding. Wardensville couple Hart and Madge Brooks welcome a son. Picnic at Boyd’s Bottom drew several guests. Iden brothers cited for honors after graduation from Randolph Macon and Berryville High School.
Dr. and Mrs. E Christopher Stuart and family arrived from Durham North Carolina to settle at 230 West Boscawen Street with Dr Stuart to practice here at 21 West Boscawen Street. Numerous visits and travel updates follow as locals host relatives friends and guests from Merrymans Lane Reisterstown Norfolk Baltimore Washington and other areas.
Mr and Mrs B D Burcham of Middletown announce the marriage of their daughter Sadie Margarette to Lester Leo Brashiers. The ceremony was at Eddie L Ford's home in Mount Airy Maryland conducted by Rev Ford. The couple will reside in Mount Airy after a wedding trip.
Jay Floyd of Martinsburg stars as Willie in The Family Upstairs with matinee at 3 pm and evening show at 8 30 pm tomorrow. Floyd, a high school graduate, plays the struggling son who works to aid the family while facing a father’s anger over a chocolate cake incident. Tickets available at Capitol theatre box office.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar B. Miller of Martinsburg observed their 25th wedding anniversary at Liberty Hall with a candlelit dinner. Guests from nearby towns brought silver gifts as a celebration, with decor featuring white and silver and a large tiered cake.
The Girls Athletic Association hosted a dinner party at Wayside Inn Middletown on Thursday June 19 with Miss Bee Keeler as toastmistress. Attendees included Carter May Tomney Cornelia Richard Anna Fay Zirkle Virginia Shockey Lucille Sencindiver Doris Cunningham Martha Kerlin and many others. The next meeting is set for July 3 at Mrs Cornelia Richard’s home. Comrade Bible Class to Meet Tomorrow at Brad dock Street Methodist Church Group No 9 H W Butler hostess this will be the last business meeting until September.
Outdoor life shifts beauty norms toward golden tan and health signals. The article warns gradual sun exposure and oil or cream use to prevent flaking, rough texture, and leathery skin, urging nightly facial care to avoid beauty disasters.
Weekly luncheon meeting of American Legion Post scheduled for 12 30 p m at a hotel.
Julio Cesar Berrizbeitia a 19 year old Boy Scout finished a 20600 mile journey arriving in Washington D C four years after leaving Caracas Venezuela He carried a letter from Venezuela's chief executive to President Roosevelt.
The column notes etiquette varies by sentiment on whether the groom should kiss at the ceremony. It advises dinner table time not to exceed ninety minutes and endorses typewritten business correspondence to avoid legibility issues for busy men.
Pleasant Valley Church hosts a yard party on July 2 with soup homemade cake and ham sandwiches for sale. The Presbyterian Church choir Chanters plan a Friday 7 30 p.m. meeting in the new Sunday School building inviting all members and former members.
Social and club notices guide with Dial 3424 The Star service details for personal events.
A London source says London talks aim to liberate 300,000 Polish soldiers held in Soviet Russia to oppose Germany. Officers among them, trained in modern warfare, would fight under British command if allowed, while Russians weigh options to deploy or relocate these skilled troops.
Gainesboro High School Future Farmers of America members return from the state rally in Blacksburg. Attendees include Sam Whitacre Carlton Patterson Harold Larrick Junior Bayliss Hugh Dailey and Daniel Gano who led crop judging and chapter leadership activities.
A Red Cross nurses training camp opens at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania under a collaboration with the American Red Cross Bryn Mawr College and the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania The program aims to boost the nursing supply for the armed forces and allied agencies Registration will be welcomed by Assistant Surgeon General Warren F Draper with entrants from multiple states including Florida North Carolina and New York Enrollment is for single college graduates aged 20 to 30 in good health.
The Basenji breed from the Belgian Congo is noted for lacking a bark. They communicate with yodeling sounds and other cues rather than a traditional bark.
The forecast term off ef coast refers to the water area immediately adjacent to and extending from the coast, typically about 100 to 150 miles offshore. It describes marine zones outside the nearshore region where local weather conditions may differ from coastal observations.
The Star will publish engagements and wedding notices only when signed by the submitter. Unsigned stories will not be printed and the newspaper is not responsible for jokes or forgeries. Submissions must be signed for protection. unauthorized or misleading information may prompt action.
James Robert Lowery driving a Novick Transfer van near Clifton Forge caused the trailer to jackknife and strike an approaching car. The car sustained $450 damage and Mrs. William C. Biggs, the driver's wife, was slightly injured. Lowery and Mrs. Biggs were treated at C. and O. Hospital in Clifton Forge.
J. W. Morrow will be guest speaker at the Braddock Street Methodist Sunday School meeting. The Golden Rule Bible class gathers Sunday morning at 9 45 o'clock with President Robert Legge urging all members to attend.
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.