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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1939

Page

3

Knights Templar Attend Easter Sunrise Services at Arlington

A large Winchester Commander No 12 Knights Templar delegation attended Easter sunrise services in the Arlington National Cemetery amphitheatre, seating 5,000 with many fringes filled. Templars of Virginia and the District of Columbia led the event as the Marine Band played. A joint service by Alexandria churches followed at the George Washington Masonic Memorial on Shooter's Hill.

Knights Templar Winchester Arlington National Cemetery National Capital Templars Virginia District of Columbia United States Marine Band Churches of Alexandria George Washington Masonic Memorial Shooter’s Hill

Special Community Chorus Meeting at Market Street Church

Mrs Peter Yates Brinton calls a special Community Chorus meeting for tomorrow evening at 7 30 at Market Street M E Church. Any interested singers may join and plans for a costume recital are under way with all chorus members required to enroll.

Peter Yates Brinton Market Street M. E

Market Quotations From Baltimore and Nearby Regions

Market notes report fruit and produce prices across Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia with apples by variety including Ganos Winesaps Delicious and Staymans plus unclassified boxes and Washington Fancy Delicious. Also listed are potatoes sweet potatoes poultry eggs butter from Baltimore Philadelphia and Chicago markets, with cattle hogs sheep and lambs trading in each center along with price ranges and limited bid activity.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Washington U. S Eastern Shore

Reserve District 5 Report of Condition The Union Bank of Winchester

The Union Bank of Winchester Virginia member of the Federal Reserve System, reports condition for March 29 1939. Assets include Loans and discounts 415,377.89. Government obligations 288,041.50. State and political subdivisions notes 52,110.15. other bonds 32,776.45. corporate stocks 4,200.00. cash and due from banks 36,257.44. bank premises 33,024.18. furniture 3,233.26. real estate other than premises. total assets 882,747.38. Liabilities show demand deposits 415,377.89. time deposits 36,257.44. deposits of United States government 288,041.50. deposits of States and subdivisions 40,150.90. other deposits 0. total deposits 715,749.69. Capital 100,000.00. surplus 40,000.00. undivided profits 23,397.69. reserves 3,600.00. total 166,997.69. Signed by Geo B Bushnell Cashier.

Winchester Virginia Federal Reserve System State Corporation Division Virginia Bank” “T Federal Sh. Ve Bank Federal Reserve Act Federal Reserve Bank

Stock Market Report Rally Helps Stocks Rebound

New York on April 10 1939 shares rose from recent losses with 1.5 million transfers. European news remained cautious but renewed belief in a technical comeback supported by oversold conditions. Selected quotes include American Tobacco 148 5 8 and U S Steel 46 1 2 as the market hovered near best levels late in the session.

Victor Eubank New York

Wheat and grain quotations ease amid quieter trading

Chicago April 10 Wheat traders were less alarmed by Europe as prices declined fractionally. After a busy session Saturday foreign buying shifted to North America due to European exchanges closing. Rainy domestic wheat belt weather and weak export demand led to scattered trading with muted activity.

Chicago

Fun Fete Opens With Seven Night Acts At Fire Hall

Effie May proclaims You cant beat fun as Lions Fun Festival launches at Sarah Zane Fire Hall tomorrow at 7 PM. The fete promises bigger entertainment each night with free acts including Sheeler the Magic Master from Washington Tuesday, Johnny Autry the Singing Cowboy and Bozo and Clarabel Wednesday, Jo Bell and Tom the Sensa tional Acrobatic Dancer Thursday, The Dogtown Follies Friday, and Billy Dale Saturday with a car giveaway Saturday night.

Effie Sarah Zane Felows Sheeler Magic Master Washington Johnny Autry Singing Cowboy Bozo and Clarabel Jo Bell Prinier Toma Dogtown Follies Chief Roll Cloud Billy Dale

Grain futures and cash prices across major markets

Grain futures show mixed closing with profit taking in some grains. Wheat May 68 3-4 to 7-8, July 68 to 68 1-8, Sept 68 5-8 to 3-4. Corn May 47 3-4 to 7-8, July 49 3-8, Sept 50 3-8. Oats May 29 1-2, July 27 1-4, Sept 26 3-4. Soybeans May 87 1-2, July 85, Oct 72 1-2. Rye May 42 1-2, July 43 3-4, July 44 3-4. Lard May 6.25, July 6.37, Sept 6.52, Oct 6.57. Cash wheat and corn prices in Chicago and Baltimore markets cited with specific grades and mill-delivery figures.

Sistent Chicago Cash Grain Chicago Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester

Elderly Clarke blacksmith Copenhaver dies at 81

Charles Faulkner Copenhaver 81, longtime smithy at Copenhaver's Corner in Clarke county, dies after long illness. Survived by wife Mary Hodgson, two children Hugh N. Copenhaver and Mrs. Mary Susan Burner, two sisters Laura Long and Julia Copenhaver. Born in Frederick county to Michael B. and Mary Koontz Copenhaver, he would have turned 82 in July. Funeral set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at his home with Rev. W. D. Sheetz officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester.

Charles Faulkner Copenhaver Clarke County Copenhaver Rippon W. Va Julia Copenhaver Frederick County Michael B Mary Koontz Copenhaver W. D. Sheetz Southern Methodist White Post Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester

Harry Clements Dies In Winchester West (Continued)

Harry Clements dies in Winchester with family and friends present in Gary. Services set for Wednesday at 3 30 pm at 400 North Loudoun Street home of his mother in law. Rev Ronald L Wilson to officiate with interment in Mount Hebron family lot. Pallbearers named from Harrisonburg Edgar Steel Jay Mack Wilmer Kaufman Frank Whitesell William Showalter Dave Shank. American Legion ritual to be held at grave.

Winchester Gary North Loudoun Street Ronald L. Wilson Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Mr. Clements Harrisonburg Edgar Steel Jay Mack Wilmer Kaufman Frank Whitesell William Showalter Dave Shank American Legion

Draft Evander Bergdoll Surrenders After Evading Draft

Bergdoll, once famed aviator and racer, dodged the draft in 1917 for two years. He was captured in New York City by federal authorities, convicted of evading the draft, and sentenced to five years in federal prison. The alien property custodian seized his securities, mortgages, and real estate at conviction.

Bergdoll New York City

Orchardists Confer Continues on Congress Help

Vincent proposed a revised plan with much to shed and must pass through Congress, said William Beverley of Water, who attended hearings week held by Administrator Andrews. After four days in Washington in January and April, Beverley said no help would come from Administrator Andrews. any aid, he claimed, would come only via Congress.

Vincent Congress William Beverley W:ter Drews Washington Allsdrews Wes

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