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 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1934
Page
4
The text lists Associated Press copyright notice and newspaper rates for subscriptions and advertising. It includes word counts for classified ads, display ad pricing, and reminders about deadlines and payment, with sample charges for cards of thanks and 4 stanza verse notices. It also notes national ad representatives and office timing.
A religious quotation from Galatians chapter 5 verses 22 and 23 highlights the fruit of the Spirit as love joy peace long suffering gentleness goodness faith meekness and temperance. No law stands against such virtues in Christian teaching.
In a national radio address, President Roosevelt cites progress under his administration with fewer layoffs, higher wages, stronger bank deposits, and increased production. He argues most citizens should feel better off than last year while acknowledging ongoing deficiencies and concerns about federal spending and bureaucracy.
Fredericksburg officials note a policy banning semi naked attire at the Mannsfield Hall Country Club pools and tennis courts, aligning with widespread club and beach standards testing fashion limits in hot weather. The piece comments on fashion censorship and public tolerance for revealing attire.
The set asks about a baker's dozen items, defines polyandry as a woman's multiple husbands, and notes Senator Borah's support for recognizing the Soviet government in U S Russian relations.
The public shows a strong, if uneasy, preference for comfortable exhibition, while observers note majority sentiment supports annual displays. The piece suggests people would shy from revealing physiques if not widely admired.
A writer notes Riis book and Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt’s reflections on readers understanding hardship. The piece argues comfortable people forget the unemployed’s struggle and urges action to prevent future reversals of fortunes.
Sources close to the former Kaiser foresee a military dictatorship replacing the Hitler regime in Germany and possibly Wilhelm’s return to Berlin. The world’s alarm depends on how seriously Hitler is viewed compared with Wilhelm, while the Nazi regime already bears a heavy burden on the German people.
Governor Pollard will call a special session of the Legislature August 10. Brill 21 is found guilty of first degree murder in Esther Burch case. Admiral Louis McCay Norton plans to make his home here. Primo Carnera laughs off Jack Sharkey victory.
Five years ago three local youths aged 13 to 14 robbed Braithwaite store on North Loudoun Street and celebrated before being arrested. Viola Gentry remains in critical condition after a plane crash. Rev Dr George A Richards elected president of the world alliance of Reformed Churches. Selma Stickley Funk of Strasburg marries Cecil Boyd Lupton of Kernstown. Pauline Mosby Coleman, granddaughter of Col John S Mosby, engaged to John Davenport Blackwell.
Ten years ago Loring Cover Jr wed Miss Margaret Lamar Deekins in Cumberland Maryland. Strand Theatre closes after two years in operation. Plans form for the Virginia State Bar Association to be held here July 2. Fall two Dohenys and Sinclair are presented in criminal bills by Washington grand jury. Claire Windsor stars in Nellie at Colonial Theatre.
Twenty five years ago a Rembrandt sancgs painting titled The Mill sold in London for 500000 dollars. The report also notes the death of seven year old William Locke on his father's Briggs farm in Clarke county after a colt attack and a murder of Policeman William E Orrison in Brunswick Maryland while transporting a prisoner. Eleanor S Zea dies in Washington Hershey baseball team loses 11 to 1 to Winchester Giants in a second game as Giants hit two home runs.
Joan Dudley and her aunt travel with Drew Hallam and Giles Armiger. In a stormy night at Granitehead Joan confides in Giles while Drew grows jealous. Giles carries Joan through the rain to safety, sparking confrontation with Drew who questions Joan about her meeting with Armiger.
Present and past rainfall figures show no precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 a m. June to date 1.79 inches Year to date 11.55 inches. 21 year averages from Winchester Laboratory list monthly totals from January 2.41 to December 2.34 inches with June at 3.65 and May at 3.94 inches.
Opal stones show color changes with climate and temperature and may lose color permanently. When that happens the gem is described as dead, indicating a loss of its optical fire.
Valley Airways at Admiral Byrd Airport Winchester Virginia promotes a one year subscription to The Pilot Magazine with every 10 hour Flying Course. The offer targets aspiring pilots and strengthens training packages at the Virginia base.
Takeout beer offered by Keffers at 236 E. Piccadilly St. $2.25 to $3.00 per case. Phone number 484 for inquiries and orders.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated September 12 1924 and recorded in Frederick County Virginia the trustees offer 70 acres near Cedar Grove for sale at public auction in front of the Winchester Court House at noon on Saturday July 14 1934. The land sits on both sides of the road from the Northwestern Grade to Cedar Grove, with about half timbered and the rest good grazing land watered by a spring. Terms: one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments secured by two bonds and deed of trust. Trustees M M Lynch and J M Steck with Duvall and Dunn as auctioneers.
A special commissioner will sell at public auction on July 7 1934 at 11 a m in Winchester Virginia two unimproved lots in Armourdale subdivision Shawnee District Frederick County fronting 50 feet on Valley Turnpike eastward 150 feet lot numbers 1 and 2 with terms one third cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust.
The Virginia Emergency Relief Administration in Richmond approved a $390 labor project for painting and cleaning the interior of the Douglas colored school. Handley School Board will cover all expenses including paint brushes and supplies, with work beginning in about a week.
The Winchester Blue Sox meet Mount Williams at Berry Ferry below Millwood on Sunday at 2.30 o clock. A good game is expected with amusements for everyone.
Frederick Maryland hosts a major motorcycle racing program on July 4 at 2 PM featuring world leading drivers. General admission costs 50 cents plus tax with free parking on grounds. Nine big events include a 6 mile national championship race promoted by Delphey Brothers.
The Mash estate offers three Winchester properties at public sale in front of the County Courthouse on Saturday July 21, 1934 at noon. Included are 230 East Piccadilly Street a 6 room dwelling 27 ft 4 in frontage. 589 North Kent Street a 5 room residence. and 591 North Kent Street a 5 room residence. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.
The readable text notes Arlington National Cemetery holds the remains of a U.S. president identified as William Howard Taft, the only president reportedly buried there.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia a Special Commissioner will sell at public auction on Monday July 16 1934 a 117 1/2 acre tract near Pack Horse Road two miles from Reynolds Store with a six room frame house outbuildings and orchard. The sale is in two equal annual payments secured by purchaser bonds six percent interest and a deed of trust and insurance on buildings. Harry R Kern Special Commissioner Bond filed per decree. Co Brannon Clerk. 6 16 23 30 and July 7 four weeks oaw.
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.