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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1948
Page
12
Green Spring Virginia March 17 the White Hall PTA meeting was well attended from here. Many attended the funeral of Mrs Tarson Mc Carty at Mt Pleasant EUB church. Nearby visitors called on local residents and families in the community.
New York March 17 Stocks of aircraft makers slipped briefly in morning trading as President Truman spoke to a joint session of Congress. Aircraft shares had risen earlier with the market but eased as the president did not emphasize a domestic rearmament program, while steel rubber and metal issues stayed near day highs.
Lonas of 328 East Piccadilly Street complained to police about a missing half horsepower motor from a shop behind his home. Capt. F. M. Funk was assigned the case.
The Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau seeks approval from the State Corporation Commission for rate increases on hail insurance for crops including barley tree fruits berries grapes and tobacco with specific county by county changes. The filing is disapproved and an investigation Case No 9166 will begin April 1 1948 at 10:00 A.M. in Richmond with public participation invited. VIRGINIA INSURANCE RATING BUREAU By L O Freeman Jr Manager. 3-17-11.
Rome dispatch reports Giuseppo Di Vittorio leader of CGIL condemns U.S. move barring Italian Communists from entry. A Justice Department rule bars entry by groups seeking overthrow of the American government, prompting criticism of perceived electoral pressure in favor of reactionary parties.
A scientist analyzes a large series of stomachs collected throughout the year. This method lets the investigator map the bird’s diet and decide if the species is useful or injurious to people.
The Trustee will sell at public auction on Friday March 26 1948 at 12 00 oclock in front of the Winchester County Court House Virginia all Lots 7 8 9 10 11 and 12 in Division A Linden Heights about two acres with a large eight room frame house garage and outbuildings The sale follows a June 11 1942 deed of trust involving L H Williams and Etta M Williams terms require one third cash and balance in two yearly installments secured by a deed of trust insurance and bonds Possession 30 days after sale.
Game Warden Earl Cather issued five summons in Middletown for unlicensed dogs. Jeff Morgan paid $4 and costs after a case hearing. he faced charges for possessing two unlicensed dogs, a male and a female dog.
The Winchester Lions Club inducted Ralph Crisman and Merle Slifer during yesterday's weekly luncheon with C. F. Schenck presiding over the initiation ceremony.
In Frederick County Circuit Court a dissolution of marriage between Lena B. Lewis and Ray Maynard Lewis is ordered on grounds of adultery. The defendant is absent and not known to reside in Virginia. he must appear within ten days after publication. The order requires weekly publication for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and posting at the courthouse front door. Clerk Lee N. Whitacre signs the order.
The British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan comprises elements of all three services from the United Kingdom Australia New Zealand and India. British troops are largely stationed on the island of Shikoku. The per pupil value of public and high schools in the United States rose nearly threefold from 1920 to 1940.
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.