Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1935

Page

2

Moon Shy Comedy by Sacred Heart Crusaders Friday

The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Crusaders present the three act comedy Moon Shy at 8 o clock Friday night May 31 in the church basement. The cast delivers strong performances over two weeks of rehearsal and the program includes intermission entertainment by Paul Hunter on the ukulele and boxing wrestling by the Lillis brothers alongside songs by the Mills brothers.

Lizzie Crusaders of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Paul Hunter Lillis Brothers Mills Brothers

Public Sale of House and Lot in Winchester Virginia

Trustee Herbert S. Larrick announces a public auction of a Neffstown parcel with a one story dwelling on Jackson Avenue in Winchester. The sale, June 15, 1935 at 11 a.m., requires one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance.

Frederick County County Court Winchester Neffstown Jackson Avenue Said Avenue C. M. Lockhart J. E. Rinker L. Jackson and Wife Herbert S. Larrick C. I. Brumback

Weaver, Gussie Nickens Dies in Atlantic City New Jersey

Gussie Nickens Weaver colored woman died at her home 105 North New York Avenue Atlantic City after a brief illness. Wife of Charles Weaver she leaves one daughter Blondell and sisters Nannie H Nickens and Sarah F Dangerfield and five brothers Lucian Harry and Marcelus Nickens from Winchester John T Nickens of New York City and George W Nickens of Plainfield. Funeral Friday at 2 pm with burial in Pleasantville Cemetery.

Gussie Nickens Weaver New York Avenue Atlantic City N. J Charles Weaver Pleasantville Cemetery New Jersey Blondell Weaver Nannie H. Nickens Sarah F. Dangerfield Lucian H. Nickens Harry B. Nickens Marcellus Nickens Winchester John T. Nickens New York City George W. Nickens Plainfield George Washington Lucy Ann Nickens

Community Singing School Directors Visit Stephens City

Mrs and Mrs R M Krump of Harrisburg Pa directors of the Community Singing School here led a pleasant and instructive meeting. Progress is hoped to continue as guests stayed with local families. Several residents and visitors from nearby towns are noted in daily social updates.

Stephens City R. M. Krump Harrisburg Willie Yeakle Gervis Lemley Mary Orndorff C. H. Hopkins Anabella Boston Baltimore Hopkins Nettie Susie Carbaugh Reuben Hartness Fredericksburg

Community Notices Include Family Visitors and Greetings

Parents and relatives including Marion Watson and Eldridge Lemley with Dorothy visit. Mrs. Laura Steele Mrs. Raymond Sandy and Mrs. A J Jackson of Winchester noted. Miss Allie Campbell spent time at Reuben Hartness home. Janet Rowlings of Wardervilles WV stayed with grandmother Nora Yeakle last week.

Marion Watson Eldridge Lemley Dorothy Laura Steele Raymond Sandy A. J. Jackson Winchester Allie Campbell Reuben Hartness Janet Rowlings Warderisville W. Va Nora Yeakle

Decoration Day Inspiration From Mrs Kimball

A reader recounts how Mrs Martha G Kimball, a nurse in the war and chief inspector of hospitals under General Sherman, prompted General Logan to establish Decoration Day by honoring Union graves. She died in Philadelphia after a four month illness.

Star Logan Martha G. Kimball Sherman Kimball Philadelphia

Last Call For Water Arrears

Water users with overdue bills face disconnection or enforcement actions as authorities urge prompt payment to avoid service interruption and penalties. Local officials warn that continued nonpayment will trigger steps to collect owed sums.

City Delinquent Water Service Cutoff Pending June 1

The city council will cut off water service for delinquent accounts after Saturday, June 1 to cover unpaid bills. Notices were sent in February and disputes should be appealed to the council claims committee for adjustment if warranted.

Cars Must Be Inspected At Close Of May

State police urged motorists to complete automobile inspections by midnight May 31. After tomorrow cars without valid stickers and receipts will be illegal to operate and drivers face summons. If adjustments are needed a fee applies, but no charge if no work is required.

Celebration of Anniversary At County Mission

The Helping Hands Mission Sunday School of Indian Hollow marks its fifteenth anniversary. Founded in 1920 by Mrs. Henry McVicar, the school invites the public to attend four Sunday services beginning at 11 a.m. with a guest speaker.

Helping Hands Mission Sunday School of Indian Hollow Henry McVicar

Clergy Lead Stephens City Church Celebration Program

Rev Cephas Fahnestock and Rev C H Anderson with Holmes Mc Parland in charge of music preside at 2 pm. A 3 pm meeting features Rev Wallace M Brashears with Prof W H McIlwee and W H Cochran on Sunday School Work in the County. The 4 pm service closes with Rev Robert B Campbell and music by Mrs Campbell and William Miller.

Cephas Fahnestock C. H. Anderson Holmes McParland Snyder Alleman Ty Lutheran Church Stephens City Wallace M. Brashears W. H. McIlwee W. H. Cochran

Community Notes from Gainesboro Virginia May Developments

Gainesboro notes report visits by the Clowser and Bowers families, births in the community, a school term ending, Delco lighting installations, and a band hall first aid class set for Thursday at 2 p.m. The message invites locals to join the emergency first aid and accident prevention class.

Gainesboro Amiel *Clowser Chambersville Ethyl Bayliss John Bowers Martinsburg W. Va Eddie Roberts Peyton Darlington Jeane Bunker Hill J. M. Darlington Arsel DeHaven E. H. White Winchester Mack DeHaven S. D. Rogers E. E. Bayliss Cross Junction

Ten Miners Die in Gas Explosion at Fukushima Coal Mine

In Iriye colliery Fukushima prefecture a gas blast killed ten miners and trapped about 40 others. Rescue teams battled to reach the cave in conditions described as dangerous with fears the trapped workers may also have perished.

Fukushima Japan Iriye

Officers Seek Stolen Bicycle At Capitol Theatre

Police are seeking a solid blue bicycle with a brace under the sprocket stolen yesterday from Gilbert Catlett at the Capitol Theatre. The article notes many bike thefts over several months and mentions a proposal to register bicycles with a frame number to aid recovery, potentially requiring an ordinance.

Gilbert Catlett Capitol Theatre

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baker's Service Sta MT. View Creamery N. Kent St C. M. Russell Mer Oma Exac Cammertire Co. Vullanizing &Ruvad Service Braddock & Boscawen Sts Los Lacerae Gussie N. Weaver Stephens City Items Big Sister Phipps and Adams Master de Luxe Sedan Decoration Day South Chevrolet Fisher Chevrolet Motor CO Detroit Mich General Motors Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc Handley School Libby-Owensford John W. Rosenberger & CO Les Forgrave Central Press ‘Association Tne John S. Miller & Company Sherwin-Williams Paints Aerolux Winchester Furniture Co S. Main St Miller Tires Shell Station Martinsburg Pike Amherst & Boscawen Sts Valley Ave Braddock St Republic Oil CO Swwin Gas Corp Bickers Motor Co FORD Motor: Co., Inc Chevroet Dealers Shenandoah
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication