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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1943
Page
16
In New York stocks edged higher only for a few leaders while most markets showed little response to war optimism. Oils rose fractionally at the open but failed to sustain gains amid light activity. Transfers totalled 34120 shares as traders awaited clearer trend signals.
OPA ceilings hold firm for butter and cheese while eggs stay steady with the latest selling and paying prices for first receivers. Wheat flour rye cornmeal buckwheat and feed show steady quotations. live poultry and dressed weight remain unchanged.
A crowded list of stock quotes and prices spans many firms from Allied Chem to Warner and Conn, with figures showing highs and lows, percentages, and notable tickers. The column names reflect common market entries like Am Can Am Loco Chrysler and General Electric while other lines reference Baldwin Loco Boeing and Lockheed among numerous others.
Mrs Charles D Boughton entertained her Navy nephew over the weekend. John Barry and family visited her Stephentown relatives. Clarence Carpenter and guests stayed with Arthur and Cummings. Edward Palmer spent the weekend with Lewis Palmer in Berlin. Donald Cummings is staying with grandparents William and Mrs Hoff man. Kenneth Cumming visited his parents William Hoffman in Taborton.
General Electric Co reported profits of 21,061,629 for the first half of 1943, or 73 cents a share, up from 20,681,433 or 72 cents a share in the prior year. Net sales reached 626,871,716 versus 412,333,225 a year earlier, with orders totaling 941,529,300 compared to 865,372,069. Employee earnings amounted to 227,000,000 against 165,000,000. Taxes and postwar adjustments affected the period.
Pownal and area residents share health updates visits and travels. Pownal Egbert Amadon shows improvement at home while Barbara McCoy from Bennington visits grandparents, and Mrs. Frederick Squires of Yonkers is hosted by Mrs. George H Dunn and Mrs. Sidney Clayton. Barbara Ricker stays with Aunt in Williamstown. Fred Babcock family returns to North Adams after visiting Hast Pownal relatives. Mrs. Wilson Rathbun injured on a hardwood floor but avoids broken bones. Pfc William Hurley of Lowry Field visits during two week furlough. Other households include Mr and Mrs. David Ricker of Pownal Center. Community service flag lists many local young men.
The Hoosick Falls High School homemaking room will host a course led by Miss Marion Case. Sessions cover selection of preserved products, methods, equipment, and spoilage causes, with July 28 canning demonstrations and August 11 jetty, jam, and conserve making. Classes start at 2:30 p.m. with optional practice sessions for advanced learners.
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