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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1947
Page
2
The article details a county beetle fight led by Olcott and C R Willy as they seek funds to deploy DDT. They report 30 000 acres affected in Clarke county and anticipate spraying next May to kill larvae before they become beetles.
Sales include M H Rosenberger farm goods August 13 8 pm nine miles west of Winchester hayfield Ayrshire Guernsey Holstein calves August 16 1 pm Chas W Fries 378 National Ave Winchester August 16 11 am Virgil Evans Frederick County Court House front door 125 acre Weil Pike August 21 10 am daylight time Wm B Sager nine miles south of Hanging Rock US 50 two horses 34 cattle 32 sheep hogs farming implements household goods furniture August 23 10 am E C Heil Muller Estate 121 S Cameron St large lot of household goods and furniture
Local residents report widespread beetle damage to feed corn sweet corn roses grapes and vegetables. Officials note three beetle broods from May to mid August with limited success from state beetle stations. County agent plans coordinated control next year with resident cooperation.
Labor secretary Schwellenbach ruled that NRLB finances and officer salaries must not be released to the public. Union members may inspect filings in person at the Labor department. All five top Labor posts are temporary and await Senate approval in January, with Schwellenbach indicating he plans to stay on.
Hughes tells Senate he was forced to wait four months for Lockheed to prepare drawings before the P-38 contract was awarded while his own designed twin engine interceptor was rejected. He says his flying boat test flights stall due to an unsolved copra system and defends not profiting from a $20 million government ship contract, insisting he has put his life and reputation into the project.
An Associated Press report notes a new heat wave spanning the Mississippi to the Rocky Mountains will push temperatures above 100 in many areas, extending east to the Lower Ohio river valley and Upper Great Lakes. The dry heat drives corn prices to record highs on the Chicago Board of Trade as the Midwest recovers from a recent hot spell.
The Winchester White Sox will play Stephenson at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Stonewall High School diamond. All Winchester team members are asked to meet by 1 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lyles of 423 West Cork Street were called to Marshallville Georgia after the sudden death of J. F. Lyles, father of Mr. Lyles. His wife, two daughters, and three sons survive. the Lyles family had just returned from Winchester after a week with relatives when the illness struck.
Fire wrecking firm Arrow Wrecking Co. of Washington will remove debris from the Robinson Co. cold storage plant fire. E J Rohter, superintendent of local operations, said new equipment is needed and cleanup will begin Monday.
Grover Schlack reported gardens in Frederick county are badly in need of rain at the farmers curb market. Damage has been slight so far but produce cannot stand drought much longer. Sixteen sellers were present including two newcomers Mrs. Floyd Earl and Mrs. Walter C. Miller. Lima beans appeared and sold out quickly.
County machinery and soil conservation district nominations are outlined for the fall. Highlights include a professional workers' meeting at Orange Experimental Station August 20, a hybrid corn field day September 3, and a seed dealers gathering September 19.
Baltimore livestock market shows steady to active demand across cattle hogs calves and feeders. Grass fat steers and baby beef calves fetch top prices while common and medium cattle move lower. hogs and sows vary by weight with generally weaker levels on heavier slaughter offerings. Chicago figures echo a softer trend in heavy beef cattle and canners.
Chicago reports corn prices jump beyond six cents at the opening as wheat and oats firm. Dry weather drives grain markets higher with moisture shortages cited as the key factor in pricing.
Market notes show wheat futures opening with Sep at 2.36 3-4-2.37 3-4 and Dec at 2.34 3-4-2.35 as corn belt buying drives trade. Oats and lard also quoted, with Sep oats at 1.03 1-2 7-8 and Dec 1.02 1-03 1-2, May 95 5-8 96 1-4, and lard Sep at 17.25.
WARRENTON Aug 9 Walter P Chrysler Jr announced the Thoroughbred Club will meet at 10 am next Saturday in the Saratoga Racecourse director's room. This is the first meeting since July 11. Invitations go to breeders and racing industry figures as the club seeks unity and breeder aid. Officers include Abram B Hewitt and A A Baldwin. directors are Van Clief, Jackson, and Milville Church II.
The WSM Grand Ole Opry act Frankie Pee Wee King and his Golden West Cowboys perform Monday night at Crystal Caverns in Strasburg followed by a dance.
The document lists quiz solutions: Lt. Col. James A Kilian. the parents. Did. Mary Roberts Rinehart. Warm blooded. Russia s. Manx. Edward VIII now Duke of Windsor. 100 degrees.
A mine blast derailed four cars of the Egypt Express near Jerusalem. An official said the engine was buried and believed killed, while the fireman and several British soldiers were injured. The Palestine government attributed the attack to the Jewish underground.
The Organized Reserve unit will convene at Millwood Avenue Armory at 8 p.m. Monday. Major Howard D. Evans will discuss the army's new efficiency set form, followed by a short meeting for local Reserve members. The Warren-Green Hotel in Warrenton hosts related area notices.
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