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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1952

Page

3

Market Quotations From New York Stocks

New York market was quiet and steady with buyers focused on few gains and losses. Railroads were mixed with a few losers weighing on the group while steels moved higher alongside Santa Bethlehem Steel United Air Lines DuPont and Southern Railway. Lower lose were Union Pacific Southern Pacific Anaconda Copper Dow Chemical and Goodrich.

New York Santa Bethlehem Steel United Air Lines DuPont Sou Southern Union Pacific Southern Pacific Anaconda Copper Dow Chemical Good

Local Markets and the City Keys Tradition

A historical note explains that the modern ceremonial key to the city originates in the Middle Ages when cities were walled. It describes how distinguished visitors were given keys to the gates to symbolize free passage into and out of the town.

Livestock and Produce Prices From Baltimore Markets

Baltimore USDA report shows cattle and hogs trading with gains in some classes while others stay uneven. Cattle 800 head, steady to higher on in demand cows and bulls. heifers strong, top calves 30-31 dollars. hogs 800 head slow, most weights down 25 cents. lambs around 30 dollars for 95 pound spring lambs.

Baltimore Bkds US William Red Dela Ae USDA Chicago USDAY

Cattle Market Snapshot with Mixed Movement and Heavy Weights

The report notes heavier weights as low as 16.00 with odd head big weights below and good clearance. Salable cattle 16,000 and salable calves 500, slaughter steers and yearlings active, steady to 25 cents higher. Best action on choice steers with primes around 28 to 31.25, loads of around 1,025 head of heifers at 35.00, bulk prime 31.50-34.25, and good to low choice.

Most Crops Unhurt By Drought Here Says Dr Hough

Dr Hough reports limited evaporation and general green growth in pastures though some areas White Middletown and Stephens Ty were hard hit. Northern Shenandoah peaches and apples suffer most with June rainfall 2.66 inches south of Rt 50 and 4.39 inches north. July rainfall 2.10 inches south and August similar so far.

Hough White Middletown Stephensty Hugh Shenandoah

Popcorn Pops From Steam Pressure In Kernel Explosion

A brief note explains that popcorn pops when heat builds steam pressure inside the kernel causing an explosion, resulting in the fluffy edible coating.

Woman for Whom Gore Was Named and Her Notable Sons

A Virginia woman, wife of Mr Gore, guided a small Back Creek Valley town toward education. Despite debt after her husband’s 1860 death she taught for $25 monthly, raising three sons who earned college degrees and prominence. Joshua W. Gore led mathematics at George Washington University and pursued scientific works in geodesy. Perry Gore held county roles and married Laura Campbell. their children included Laura and Walter. Mrs Gore educated about 30 Baptist ministers and inspired a community church gift.

L. Adolph Richards Gore Sidney Gore Winchester Back Creek Joshua W. Gore George Washington University Europe Perry Spitzenberg Frederick County Laura C. Campbell Laura Walter Perry Haddox May Methodist Church Gore Baptist Church

Scotch and Soda Starts Duke's Day

Montecatini Italy The Duke of Windsor recovering from a stomach ailment began his day with a scotch and soda. He left his hotel at noon and went to the bar for a drink. Duchess of Windsor and Dr Dante Pisani joined him in the garden for a chat. The Duke then ate heartily at the restaurant. Sir Daniel Davies London physician who treated him flew home today. A milk and boiled foods diet has been prescribed to ease his stomach and intestinal inflammation.

Duchess of Windsor Dante Pisani Daniel Davies London Italy

Thorpe Home After Heart Attack Recovery in Henderson

Jim Thorpe, the former Carlisle athlete, left the hospital and returned home in Henderson under doctors orders to rest after a heart attack last week.

Henderson Nev Jim Thorpe Yesteryear

Valley Home Hosts Noted Guests At Rock Enon Springs

The article notes high guest attendance at mountain resorts including Rock Enon and Capon Springs. It mentions a Mrs. Gore's Valley Home hosting travelers and stagecoaches linking Winchester Romney with transfers there. It implies she earned income from teaching and other hospitality activities.

Washington Winchester Romney Rock Enon Capon Springs

Arlington Officials Open to Crime Probe

Public Safety Director Carlisle Johnstone welcomed a possible state investigation into organized crime in Arlington. Board member Dan Dugan urged full board action, citing alleged misconduct and suspensions of officers over morals violations with a 17 year old girl.

Arlington Carlisle Johnstone Johnstone Dan Dugan Gov Battle For Saab National Crime Syndicate Dugan

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Grain prices fall and rise at Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago grains open with active dealings as Wheat, Corn, Oats, Soybeans and Lard show mixed moves across the forward months The report lists Sep and Dec futures for Wheat at around 2.34 to 3.41-4 and 2.40 1-4. Soybeans around 3.11 to 3.06. Lard near 11.72 to 12.42.

Chicago Board of of Trade

Police Court Roundup and Legion Meeting Set

Eugene C. Clark 32 of Clark Selaean faces improper handling charges with a $9.25 fine. Terry Stowers 44 cited for drunk with a $928 penalty. Wallace R. Baggarly 45 cited for drunk with a $14.75 fine. American Legion to meet tonight at 7:30 at the Legion Home. Reports will be filed.

Eugene C. Clark Clark Selaean Mi Cliff Terry Stowers Wallace R. Baggarly American Legion Legion Home

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Bert Pamasy Korea N.Y. Stocks Agriculture Dept Reed Winchester Public Virginia Avenue John Kerr Handley School Dr. Hough Old Valley Montecatini Duke of Windsor Immedia Thorpe Pawans Confidentiae Cus Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit In Westinghouse N. Braddock ST
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