Sheep Men To Hold Barbecue On May 1st
May 1 event by Sheep Men outlines Virginia Sheep Program figures Geo C Mal Husbandman and K Weelth ly plus E S Bartlett from Chicago to demonstrate wool shearing. Free barbecue luncheon provided by United Wool Growers Association and local farm groups ends by 1 pm and attendees should notify I Frede promptly.
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Virginia
Geo
Mal Husbandman
V. Ting
K. Weelthly
Sec
Treas
United Wool Growers Association
Bartlett
Chicago
Flexible Shaft Company
United Wool Growers’ Association
Frederick Farm Bureau
County Livestock Marketing Association
I. Frede
Wheat futures rise as grain market recovers in Chicago
April 24 Chicago futures show gains up to a cent as wheat reels from a prior 6-cent drop since April 5. Prices listed for May through September contracts across wheat corn oats soybeans rye lard and bellies. Cash grain prices noted for No 2 yellow corn and various barley and soybean grades. A Baltimore market summary lists local prices for wheat corn and barley. Q&A notes New York policewomen are armed with revolvers weighing sixteen ounces.
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Chicago
B&h
Sen
Chicago Cash Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
New York City
Policewomen
Berryville Seniors Present Play Tonight and Saturday
Berryville seniors stage a two night production in the Berryville School auditorium. A first act comedy based on Gilbert and Sullivan Pinafore with a double cast performs tonight and Friday at 8 o clock. The Senior Class runs the show with a student cast featuring many named local performers.
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Berryville
White Herbert Duke
Prcush
Milburn Lloyd
Rice Tom
Market Quotations From Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Reports
Baltimore market notes show poultry prices for young chickens and general livestock quotes with cattle calves hogs and sheep. Chicago figures report hogs steady to higher and cattle and sheep with trading activity modest and prices up across most classes. The summaries reflect USDA quotations with weights, prices, and ranges for spreads and tops.
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Baltimore Livestock
Baltimore
U. S. Dept. Agri
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U. S
Stock Market Rebounds on Rails After Balkan Reverses
New York April 24 The stock market moved higher after a hesitant start with the rails leading the gains. Turnover reached about 500000 shares the largest since early in the month as short covering and selective buying supported prices amid mixed technical signals and Balkan reverses.
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New York
Balkans
Am Smel
Anaconda
Bethlehem
Chrysler
Con Edison
Cigar
Elec
Motors
Goodyear
Har
Kennecott
Local Markets Update From The Star
Markets are listed as current but The Star declines responsibility for any typographical errors. Traders and readers are advised to verify figures with official sources.
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The
Star
Baker Appeals To Ex-Service Men For Help
Captain W A er commander of Co ay appeals to the community to support a preparedness program and keep the armory available 80 percent of the time for drilling and lectures. He asks ex-service men to meet at the armory Friday at 7 for a half hour to discuss the plan and urge action.
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W. A. Er
Co. Ay
Cao
Johnston Wins Civil Suit In Virginia Court
In Berryville Virginia Judge Philip Williams presided as a jury found for defendant Capt Ewart Johnston Clarke county real estate man in a civil suit brought by Le Roy Donaldson former Rock Hill Farms owner. Donaldson sought 2450 dollars representing half the 4900 commission alleged due to Clarence Glasscock for services in the farm sale completed January 14 1938. The jury of seven deliberated 15 minutes after a two day trial that began on Tuesday.
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Berryville
Philip Williams
Capt
Ewart Johnston
Clarke County
LeRoy Donaldson
Rock Hill Farms, Inc
Johnston
Raymond Guest
Donaldson
Clarence W. Glasscock
White Post
Russell Fletcher
Ernest Shepherd
Randolph Gaunt
Kenneth D. Pine
Charles R. Castleman
F. C. Hutteman
C. M. Polhamus
Manhattans Purchase Price in 1626
Peter Minuit, the first Dutch Governor-General, acquired Manhattan Island from the Indians in 1626 for 25 dollars in merchandise. The items included bright cloth, beads, and other trinkets.
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Manhattan Island
Peter Minuit
Answers to test range ins printed on page four
The list provides answers for items eight through ten: 8. Philip Murray 9. Yes 10. Herod. The fragment hints at a quiz or crossword section on page four with named individuals and a biblical figure.
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Philip Murray
Herod
Macadam Road Upgrade West of Gore Scheduled
A half mile of water-bound macadam costing 11657.50 will be applied to US Route 50 west of Gore to straighten a double-S curve. Nelson H. Clark & Son of Luray won the contract from the State Highway Commission. Timeline aims for this fall with related Houte 50 grade work to follow.
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Gore
Stateway Commission
Nelson H. Clark & Son of
Luray
Henry G. Shirley
State Highway Commission
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Shenandoah River
Winchester
Nurses to receive ten percent of extract sale
Representatives of Pure Food Products Co claim the District Nurse Association will receive 10 percent of the proceeds from all extracts sold locally. The Star was asked to confirm the link after a flood of calls to the District Nurse office seeking clarification.
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Pure Food Products Co
Oreo Selling
District Nurse Association
Star Today
Nurse Association
Why Britain Entered the Balkan War Contingent
The piece argues Britain joined Greece’s defense largely for political reasons, to honor a pledge to aid Greece against aggression. It notes British forces landed 60,000 to 80,000 men with equipment, risked女 further operations, and aimed to deter German conquest of Libyan lands while the Balkans disrupted Nazi expansion.
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Greece
London
Britain
Australia
Puzsling
John Bull
Tes
Turkey
Spain
Balkan
British Isles
Pr v
Hitler oil shortage and fuel concerns threaten war effort
The report notes German forces burn vast gasoline and lubricating oil, with experts claiming 58 percent of gasoline needs and heavy oil shortfalls before the Balkans campaign. It warns Hitler may lose the war without quick oil access, prompting attention toward near East petroleum reserves.
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Balkans
Hitler
Near East
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