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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1935
Page
6
Front Royal town council introduced a resolution to refund the $25,000 1923 bond issue for electric and water system improvements. The measure, tabled for April 22, aims to refinance at 4 percent instead of 5. Health officer reports two meningitis cases with no new detections and patients moved to a distant hospital.
Five circuit judges weighing park land condemnations favored a $20,000 to $25,000 fee for Judge A C Carson's services. Only two dissented as Governor Peery noted $7,500 had already been paid and no extra funds were available.
W LeRoy Carron, agent for the 1935 automobile license, urges owners who have not yet received their 1935 registration cards to write to the division of motor vehicles in Richmond. Include the engine number and the 1934 license number to obtain 1935 cards.
In sad remembrance of Ida B Armell who departed life on April 9 1934. Her daughter Ella writes of memories and the hope that they shall meet again. Quiet tribute notes her suffering long night hours and the peace of sleep free from pain.
Local society items list weekend visits among Front Royal residents and friends from Manassas Hagerstown Luray Flint Hill and Richmond Health notes mention measles recoveries and a cold Court news notes a marriage planned March 30 in Gloucester county and a Northern Virginia B Y P A rally set for April 13 in Alexandria Community groups plan meetings rehearsals and programs at churches and schools with several members named including Miss Lucy Turner Miss Margaret Pence and Mrs. W E Rudacille.
S F Kenner and Mrs Emma Kenner and R M Murphy deeded rights of way to the Commonwealth of Virginia for State Route No 3 at Crooked Run Bridge. Deed recorded April 4 1935. Co R Gore Mrs Minnie T Gore and Chester H Higgins deeded rights of way for Route No 55. Deed recorded April 4 1935.
Seven inmates from the Warren County jail were moved to the state farm at about 1 pm. The group includes T. S. Morris 12 months Clarence Ramey 2 months Donzell Corder 2 months Calvin Deavers 2 months Landon Smith 12 months Delaney Kenny 12 months and Friday Holmes 12 months.
The ongoing case details a $3000 note given by James Russell Shryock and signed by him and exchange directors. Testimony places Shryock as manager of Farmers Exchange and notes he kept business reports for the organization as the suit proceeds.
Court heard witnesses describe daily shifting deposits and drafts that left the Farmers' Exchange in continuous overdraft after November 3, 1930. A $3,000 note was later used to cover the overdrafts while bank records and directors questioned the handling and custody of funds.
The Warren County Public Health Association executive committee met with B. J. Hillidge presiding. They reviewed March nurse reports, discussed a spring fundraising campaign led by Mrs. Bierer to cover state fees for public health services, and noted nurse Weiser’s return after a mobility accident.
Testimony details the 1930 merger of the Farmers Union and Farmers Exchange forming the Farmers’ Exchange with O. L. Grim as president and L. W. Scothern as secretary. Dues were $3 yearly. a 1930 bank balance showed $1,224.79 before a Dec 1930 overdraw of nearly $3,000 led to a note.
In Pittsburgh on April 9 an armed guard was stationed in the federal building hearing room where Andrew Mellon’s 3 million dollar tax case before the board of tax appeals is heard. Officials called it a precaution with no threats reported. Last week a brief disturbance occurred when a woman rose and shook her fist at Mellon on the witness stand.
The record shows the incident drew attention from only a few observers at the time of occurrence. The examination focuses on who noticed it and when, with emphasis on limited initial awareness and subsequent disclosure.
Notice of sale of interest in the Valley Fruit and Candy Co dated April 18 1935 by C S Burgess who states he will no longer be connected with the firm after that date. Mr D O Louder is named as buyer. Public notice dated April 8 1921.
Gardening note highlights Primula Frondosa as a compact hardy rock garden plant with lavender blossoms and dwarf leaves. It prefers partial shade and moist, well drained soil with bone meal and leaf mold. Other Primula varieties noted include Vulgaris, Bulleyana, Florindae, Japonica, and Moerheim hybrids.
Baltimore market figures show cattle and calves steady with various grades listed. hogs and sheep also steady with detailed price ranges for weights and cuts. Philadelphia live poultry and dressed poultry quotes, butter grades, and eggs data from U S Department of Agriculture supplement the market snapshot.
Martin Insull, once a wealthy utilities magnate, leaves Chicago for Canada amid deportation grounds he could become a ward of the state due to lack of funds. His brother Samuel Insull and Samuel Jr. stand nearby, both acquitted on empire collapse charges but facing remaining cases.
A wartime photograph captures the German cabinet at a pivotal moment when it decided to conscript 500 000 men and seek parity in weapons with neighboring nations. Adolf Hitler stands flanked by Hermann Goering and Werner von Blomberg as other senior officials observe.
The market steadies after a small dip with grains and cotton showing modest activity. Bureau and rail stocks shift in quiet session as the Interstate Commerce Commission allows faster emergency freight rate implementation and analysts scan afternoon quotations for clues.
Chicago April 9 closing grain prices show May wheat 95 by cents, July 92 54, Sep 92 46 42. Corn May 87 34 12, July 82 4 14, Sep 77 77. Oats May 48 49, July 41, Sep 38 38. Rye May 57, July 58 44, Sep 60. Barley May 71 12, July 65. Lard May 12 80, July 12 82, Sep 12 87. Bellies May 16 60, July 16 67. Cash wheat no sales in Chicago. No. 4 mixed corn 85 14, No. 3 yellow 87 88 44, No. 3 white 93 15. Baltimore wheat No. 2 red domestic spot 95, April 95. Winchester markets Wheat 94 c, Yellow corn 85 c, Barrel 4 25. White corn 90 c, Barrel 4 50. All quotations on mill deliveries.
The Local Markets section lists wholesale flour prices by bag and barrel, with 98 lb and 48 lb bags, plus 24 and 12 lb bags, across Patent Brand and other blends. It also shows shell corn, cracked corn, mixed feed, egg mash, corn meal, creamery butter, country butter, and livestock prices such as hens, cows, lambs, live hogs, and dressed pork, alongside various dairy and dairy feed figures.
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