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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1938
Page
3
Baltimore and Chicago markets report mixed movements with hogs weak to lower, cattle soft, lambs firmer. Philadelphia prices show poultry, butter and eggs stable, with varied meat and dairy product quotes across regions and sizes. County dairy and feed prices also listed alongside grain and byproduct costs.
Market listings show short patent brand flour in 12 lb bags at 4.30 per bag and 24 lb bags, 48 lb bags and Ib bags per barrel with prices listed. Star disclaims responsibility for typographical errors in the daily local market report.
New York August 9 Stocks eased and leaders backed down fractions before steadying late with most quotes above recent lows. Ticker showed light turnover around 800 000 shares as optimism lingered yet nervousness rose over the Far East conflict and potential European repercussions. Bonds and commodities were uneven while London gold edged higher. Selected closing quotations included Al Chem 178 1 2 Am Can 101 3 4 Am Rad 15 1 2 Am Smel 50 1 8 A T and T 142 Anaconda 36 5 8 B and O 9 1 8 Bethlehem 59 3 4 Chrysler 73 1 8 Can Edison 28 3 8 Corn Prod 69 Genl Cigar 26 1 2 M Ward 49 Natl Dairy 15 3 4 N Y C 20 1 8 Packard 5 3 4 Penney 85 Penn R R 21 3 8 Republic Steel 19 1 4 Southern R 14 S O of N J 56 1 4
Autopsy shows Combs was struck from behind by buckshot passing through lung and heart. Coroner’s jury returns death as by unknown persons. Copeland held as witness. no other solid leads. Officers say Funk Godlove and Martin left store together before shots fired from between two houses. Copeland denies involvement. wife notes alleged prior store robbery tied to the case but remains unproven.
Funeral services for Earl H. Parsons were held with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included J. K. Wheeler Raymond Saxe J. W. Morrow Dr. Ray Sartelle J. A. Holinger and Samuel B. Preston neighbors attended. Flower-bearers listed: June Robinson Joan Armstrong Marianna Howard Paulette Pifer Loris Sartelle Hildegarde Wheeler Evelyn Preston Donald Sartelle Carroll Morrow Sonny Wheeler Yackie Preston Paul Holinger Jake Yost Bobby Green John Sencindiver Junior Robinson and Don and James Saxe.
Texas Corp. 48. Union Pac. 92. U. S. Steel 60 3-4. Va.-Car. Chem. 4 3-8. Va.-Car Pact. 28 1-8. Western Union 30 1-2. Woolworth 47 1-4.
Chicago late trading shows wheat up 1 1 8 cents with new five year lows for wheat corn rye and oats. Cash prices list No 3 red wheat 65 to 66 3 4 cent No 1 hard 66 3 4 to 67 1 4. Baltimore spot wheat 65 with corn at 70 cents a bushel.
Butler Pa August 9 The American Bantam Car Company announced a new automobile delivered completely equipped at the factory for 399. It claims the model is the first Bantam to sell for less than 482 the previous low for a Bantam master coupe. The new coupe features slightly smaller wheels.
Rep John J O Connor veteran Tam many Democrat and foe of New Deal measures begins campaign for Republican support. He chairs the House rules committee and will run in both Democratic and Republican primaries in the 16th Manhattan district. He urged the Nathan Hale Republican Club that Americans must rise above partisanship in this time of national emergency.
Paris Aug 9 Countess Barbara Haugwitz-Reventlow Woolworth heiress arrived alone for an indefinite stay at a Paris hotel where her husband Count Court Haugwitz-Reventlow had recently departed for Italy. The couple announced their separation July 29 in London. Lance their two year old son stayed in London.
The quote is attributed to Scaramouche character or narration by Rafael Sabatini, reflecting a wry, world-weary voice.
Norfolk report states judge advocate Fred E. Martin dismissed charges against the Virginia American Legion leadership as lacking real merit. Carleton Penn led the reform faction, with tensions centering on Felton and department finances. The convention in Charlottesville looms as a forum for debate on August 14.
Richmond reports Col Marion H Battle signals a statewide safety plan to organize safety committees in cities and counties and recruit several thousand volunteers to promote road and street safety for children. He seeks aid from Young Democratic Clubs American Legion and other groups to mobilize safety efforts.
An old drugstore ad promotes a preventive tonic to curb nighttime waking due to back pain and kidney issues. It claims impurities and excess acid cause nightly interruptions, promising relief after an eight day trial with a 50 cent vial. If not helped, mail back the bottle for a refund. Sold at Miller's Drug Store and Alexander's Drug Store in Winchester and Berlin's Pharmacy in Berryville Virginia.
Virginia Tech economist Dr. H N Young predicted general prosperity for the next generation with prices rising in tandem with gold reliefs. He cautioned against expecting 1937 highs soon, urged larger farms with good soil for new entrants, and noted easier debt, broader public services, and expanding university endowments.
In Fairmont West Virginia on August 9 a 66 year old miner Nick Levene killed himself by placing dynamite sticks under his bed and detonating them. Coroner Guy Utterback said he had been drinking heavily for six months. Family members nearby at Rivesville were shaken during breakfast.
CHUNGKING China Aug 9 United States Ambassador Nelson T Johnson and staff arrived in Hankow aboard the gunboat Luzon as the embassy is removed from Hankow the second move since the war began. The first shift was from Nanking to Hankow.
Joseph Unterreiner, 28, paralyzed from a fall ten years earlier, staged a lie down strike on a cot in Tur tle Creek borough council chambers seeking proper medical care. A jury had awarded him $17,500 in damages, but the verdict was set aside and efforts to reaffirm or reopen the case failed.
Herbert G. Smith of Newport News, the Commonwealth's Attorney, will become judge of the Newport News corporation court on September 1, succeeding T. J. Barham. Governor Price announced the appointment after Barham's formal resignation and noted Smith is an alumnus of Washington and Lee University.
London on August 9 reports gold price fixed at 142 shillings seven and a half pence per ounce, up four and a half pence from yesterday. The dollar-pound rate stood at 4.4875 dollars, equaling about 34 dollars and 76 cents per ounce. Hoarders resumed buying after a brief lull, absorbing £2,356,000 ($11,486,972.50).
Detroit, Aug 9. Expelled officers of the United Auto Workers of America CIO invited about 85 local presidents to a national conference to be held next Saturday in Toledo. The aim is to launch a movement toward a special international convention. President Homer Martin was reported to be interested in a new anti party group linked to Michigan Labor's Non-Partisan League.
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