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
Mar 20, 1925
Page
1
Authorities across Illinois Indiana Tennessee Missouri and Kentucky pursue a phepeiien incident as officials believe additional bodies may be recovered. Names of towns and exact locations are still being confirmed.
A De Soto woman and her infant rode the wind to the top of a tree during the tornado strike, surviving uninjured as rescuers and relief crews rush to Indiana and Illinois. The disaster leaves dozens dead and thousands homeless, with relief efforts organized under state and Red Cross coordination.
Berryville Va March 20 a music club meeting planned to form a Community Choral Club to support American Legion work. Officers elected include President Mrs Albert Mul and Secretary Treas Mrs Hu Owens. Committee on American Legion endowment fund named with chair L Sones and members from local churches and towns. Several church leaders named to lead chapters in Berryville Long Marsh Chapel Battletown Boyce Greenway and more. Also notes exchange of pulpits between Rev G Craighill Leesburg and Rev G West Berryville. Over 200 attended Epworth Union meeting in Boyce parish house. Death announced of Mrs Rosa Hayslett widow of C Hayslett of Berryville.
March 20. Ohio State University convocation lists 136 degree candidates from eight of eleven colleges. Dr R G Hoskins will preside in the chapel as the present class nears 500 degrees for the year. Walter Seneff Hough of Winchester is among the candidates for the doctor of philosophy degree.
Evangelist Miss Ritchie of Frostburg Md leads revival services with preaching at 7 30 p m Saturday and Alate service at 7 30 pm themed The Second Coming of the Lord all are welcome at the corner Market and Water location
Reports describe morgues and hospitals overflowing as people search for missing loved ones. Doctors operated outdoors without anesthetics in roofless buildings while utilities failed. Red Cross in St. Louis denied food shortages as towns in the storm's path were wrecked within minutes by a greenish black funnel, followed by hail.
Miss Kemp sues J Orndorff & Co for 1500 damages alleging negligence in leaving a stone truck on a sidewalk blocking passage near 17 North Main Street. The May 22 accident in front of the George F Norton building left her with a broken cheekbone and severe injuries. The suit seeks a court hearing set for April 4 with Judge Whiting and Hurty presiding.
A Monday Winchester Rotary luncheon at the George Washington Hotel featured Bill Glass as president. Announcements covered district conference programs and a Friday noon meeting for 200 Rotarians, plus a Mexico City Rotary Club exhibit. Directors election is set for the second April meeting with committee reports. Doug Fuller was urged as governor candidate for the thirty seventh district but declined due to time, amid high regard for his service in Virginia and North Carolina. Sandy Baker spoke for the American Legion on a $5,000,000 endowment drive.
A letter from H. Clay De Grange urges Frederick county apple growers and festival committees to mobilize immediately for the Apple Blossom Festival. He warns the date may shift from early May to mid April if warm weather persists and calls for swift planning, volunteer support, and a minimum fundraising pledge of five dollars per subscriber to ensure the event proceeds as scheduled.
March 20 in Stephens City Virginia a heavy rain landslide swept earth and rock onto the Valley Pike south of here blocking traffic until it could be cleared after ten o clock. Report mentions nearby radio audience hearing Secretary Mellon speak in Richmond and a London hotel bar entertainment note broadcast via General Electric.
Lindgwig pastor leads Sunday school at 7 a.m. and sermon at 11 a.m. Prayer hour at 7:30 p.m. Fairview and Sunrise churches hold services with 7:30 p.m. prayers. Olive and Lacew Air host special 10 a.m. sessions and evening prayer.
Newlin offers a store room for rent at 310 South Main Street. Location specified as Ip-18-51. Rental details not provided in readable text.
WSCR Mountain Falls March 20 funeral services were held at St John Church for Gordon Franklin Moore prominent lumber dealer and farmer who died Saturday afternoon at his home Interment was in the church cemetery Pallbearers included Julius W Richard W A Shafer O C Windell Joseph Pingley J J Weller EB J Smith C Ho McDonald and HH Lockhart A large crowd gathered despite bad weather paying tribute to a man noted for scrupulous honesty in business and strong family devotion His health had declined for several years after years of active work and public service
A mine explosion at Bethighem Mining Company in Bay rackville trapped 34 men Tuesday night. Rescue teams from Fairmont and area hospitals rushed to the scene as the mine faced critical conditions and ongoing attempts to reach the victims. Local officials urged calm while awaiting word on the number of casualties and survivors.
Associated Press reports in Paris that clashes erupted after Pret Herriot defended the elemental policy on religion. He said, We accept and welcome Christianity in its pure form, but not the Christianity of bankers, signaling a sharp critique amid the disturbance at noon.
The report from Talifu in west Yunnan says an earthquake destroyed the town, followed by a disastrous fire. Foreigners in the area are reported safe, and aid is urgently needed as of March 19.
The Central Pennsylvania conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church unanimously urged the union of the northern and southern churches with a vote of 88 to 2. It also approved admitting laymen to conference representation by a large majority.
Two new 1924 Star Touring cars arrive at Winchester Hudson Company for sale at et. cost. Local dealers promote these vehicles to buyers seeking classic touring models with updated features. Potential customers are invited to inspect the cars at the showroom and discuss financing options.
Dr Silas M Stickley a prominent practicing physician in this section died at his home in this city after more than a year of illness and strokes. He began his career in Bertonville and later moved to Stephens City where he had practiced since 1881. A former mayor and magistrate, he served in the local church and Improved Order of Rechabites. He was respected for courage and firm convictions and known for fair dealings with patients. He is survived by a wife and several children. Continued on Page 2.
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.