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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1941
Page
7
Mary Cain is memorialized with mentions of children and siblings including Pris es James and Winchester. The notice notes estate details and ties to Ohio and Brown Brill, with sisters Ida Riggle and others referenced. the fragmentary text indicates a posthumous acknowledgment and family connections.
Authorities said the blast at a Gulf Coast home exposed the body of 19 year old Elens Mesa which had been kept shackled for seven years by Von Cosel. The explosion occurred after Cosel left West Florida and followed his claim of living elsewhere.
Reported gunplay in Kentucky leaves four dead and multiple injured. Victims include Holland and Carey in Kenton, Forester and Cary in separate areas, deputy R. W. Lawson and others hit by pellets or bullets. A Pineville man, A. J., about 21, was wounded in the knee. conditions vary from serious to fair.
Baltimore and Chicago price notes show varying bids for cattle calves hogs and sheep. Cattle steady to strong in Baltimore with quality grades. hogs down 10-15 cents in Chicago. lambs steady. prices include weights and grade notes across markets and dairy items.
Boston April 15 buyers in foreign wools show interest in locating spot supplies and shipments en route but remain hesitant to commit. Domestic wools attract little interest and asking prices stay nominal due to sparse business.
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler formally recognized the new independent state of Croatia in a telegram to Premier Sladko Kvaternik. The notice said Croat and Axis representatives would meet to discuss mutual problems including boundary designation.
Irregular late trading shows select stock declines at 2 PM with notable names including American Chemical 150, General Electric 30 7 8, J. Manville 32 1 2, Kennecott 32 1 2, Goodyear 17 1 8, Union Pacific 77, Sears Roebuck 70, Woolworth 29 5 8, and Western Union 20 5 8 among others in a cautious market session.
Daily market roundup lists wholesale flour and patent bran prices by bag and barrel. Scattered lines show oats feed, creamery butter, and turkey grower figures among mixed commodity quotations.
Norfolk detective reports Raymond F. Reutt 24 held on murder charges after William Murphy disappeared from a steamer near Norfolk. Murphy fell overboard after being knocked from the top deck about 40 feet to the water. Captain T J Hewitt says Reutt shared a room with Tolson and Gottschalk. Tolson and Gottschalk released after questioning with no connection shown.
The original count was over 330 tribes in the United States. By 1940 the Smithsonian Institution estimated 180 tribes still in existence.
A midnight blaze in Frostburg Maryland destroyed the old William R. Percy building and three adjacent business blocks including First National Food Store and J B Shannon shoe store. Damage is estimated at 50000 with the Post Office wing and two hotels sustaining fire and water damage.
Reports indicate Slavs seek armistice while Ninth Army advances toward Greece after Corizza. In North Africa British troops retreat toward Egypt as Axis forces push toward the Suez. Berlin hints at Greece evacuation, while Axis air power harasses Piraeus. British bombers strike at Gneisenau and Scharnhorst amid ongoing raids.
The statement, sworn by Treasurer W. E. Edwards on April 12 1941, details resources and liabilities of Virginia Loan and Thrift Corp located in Winchester Frederick County Virginia at close of business April 4 1941. Figures include loans and discounts 8886699 furniture and fixtures etc total assets 159560.29 with liabilities 159560.29 including bills payable and reserves. Notary ELENER STIMMEL witnessed the oath.
Chicago reports April 15 with wheat futures showing a sharp drop late in trading near session lows. May wheat around 91 3 4 to 87 1 2 cents, September 81 to 82 cents. Corn May 68 1 8 to 68 5 8 cents, July 68 3 4. Cash grain prices list No 2 Mixed 95 cents, No 2 Yellow about 70 to 72 cents, various No 3 to No 5 grades and samples, barley and other grains priced accordingly.
Naval Secretary endorses a cooling off period before a strike in defense industries. He testifies to the House naval committee supporting Vinson’s bill aimed at giving time to avert rapid restrictive legislation. Knox warns of a conspiracy to delay the defense program while urging public opinion to influence the issue before strikes.
Washington April 15. Ellison D. Smith Jr. son of a South Carolina senator was refused deferment in selective service. Draft Board Chairman Davis G. Arnold said Smith sought Class 2 due to work on the senator chaired committee. Twelve committee members signed a supporting letter but Smith was not among them.
Marietta Ohio April 15 A five hour blaze damaged the post office two stores Grange hall feed mill and two residences with losses estimated around 25000 Postmaster Kirby Steele and local property owners fought the flames alongside firefighters and town residents.
Istanbul reports talks between Russia and Turkey on an undisclosed political topic were underway tonight. The session aims to shape future cooperation and regional stances.
Jersey City began as a village with a board of select men, was incorporated as the City of Jersey in 1820, and achieved its 1838 status as Jersey City with a mayor and aldermen.
The soft coal tie up remains in effect as wage hikes in steel plants spread, with 432,000 workers informed their pay would rise by four dollars weekly. United States Steel led with 240,000 employees, followed by Bethlehem 90,000 and other firms. Overall about 456,000 workers benefited as basic steel wages rose to 5.80 a day retroactive to an early date. Ford, GM also moving toward settlements as plant operations resume and talks continue.
The Senate approved a bill to raise authorized officer and enlisted strength of the navy and marine corps by about 75 percent. Permanent peacetime navy enlisted strength would grow from 131,485 to 232,000, plus 6,000 apprentice seamen, while emergency strength would rise from 191,000 to 300,000 with 6,000 apprentice seamen.
Stimson argues the department’s military program has overrun civilian needs and suggests cutting into those needs could boost production. He outlines Army plans to train large forces ready for movement and adaptable to varied terrains across the Americas.
Paterson contesting War Department contracts argues charges favoring large firms are unfounded during a lengthy defense procurement explanation.
Market Street plans two improvement projects for the church area. One adds new lighting around the church site, the other plants vegetation at the front of the building. To install the greenery part of the wide brick sidewalk will need partial removal. Officers named include vice-president R. J. Laign secretary and Eugene Russell treasurer.
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