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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1947
Page
2
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Market activity in New York on August 12 shows selective recovery with some leaders lagging bids. Trading pace remains slow but several issues edged up while others held firm. notable gains for Chrysler and Westinghouse cited alongside leaders like U S Steel Boeing Woolworth American Telephone DuPont Standard Oil and Pacific. Occasional declines seen in U S Rubber Kennecott and Public Service of New Jersey.
Chicago grain prices jumped at the Board of Trade as a pessimistic crop report and reduced grain overhang sparked early gains. Wheat led with Sep at 2.36 1 2, Dec 2.35 1 2, May 2.30 2 31. Corn rose to Sep 2.37 2 35, Dec 2.18, May 2.12 1 2. Soybeans Nov 2.92 and Lard Sep 17.25 37.
Baltimore on August 12 reports mixed commodity prices. Apples and eggs show steady to rising tones with specific Quotations for Summer Rambos Wealthys and market bids. poultry prices cover fryers broilers fowl and roasters with several weight classes. Cattle calves hogs and sausage weights follow, with steady demand and receipts described as moderate to large.
Salable hogs 4 500 total 6 500 market uneven weights under 300 lb and sows mostly 25 cents higher butchers over 300 lb steady market closing slow. Top 28 75 one load 29 bulk good and choice 170 250 lb 27 75 28 50 260 280 lb 26 50 27 75 several loads 290 325 lb 24 25 26 heavier weights scarce good sows under 350 lb 22 75 24 50 350 400 lb 21 23 400 450 lb 19 25 450 550 lb 17 25 to cattle market salable 6 000 total. fed steers and heifers steady to strong, only choice cattle strong, medium and good slow. cows and bulls strong, wealers strong but heavy slaughter weak. Best steer 33 75, loads 32 33 75. long yearlings 33 25. cuter cows 13 down. good beef cows 17 19 50. common beef cows 13 16. heavy fat bulls not in demand. dealers 24 29. light stock steers dull.
A brief notice states that local markets are corrected daily and the Star does not assume responsibility for typographical errors that may occur.
Agriculture Dept markets division reports U S Grade A eggs at 0.57 to 0.59 per dozen with other grades, pullets and trades. live poultry prices show heavy breed hens 26-27c per lb, leghorns 20 2b, heavy breed broilers 32-33c, leghorn broilers 26-21c, old roosters 12-13c, turkeys young toms 22c per lb, young hens under 18 lbs.
August auctions include M H farm sale nine miles west of Winchester on August 13 at 8 p m offering heifer calves. August 16 sales by Chas W Fries at 378 National Ave. Virgil Evans sale at Frederick County Court House front door. August 21 sale by Wm B Sager nine miles south of King Rock on U S 50 with cattle sheep hogs equipment and furniture. August 23 E C Heil Muller Estate at 121 S Cameron St featuring household goods and furniture.
Brazil's foreign minister Paul Fernandes is slated to head the Inter American conference on continental peace and security at Hotel Quitandinha. A renowned jurist with a record of frank speech, he has long shaped Brazil’s foreign policy and advocates broad regional cooperation.
Mrs Arthur Stottlemyer, victim of a hit and run, remains unconscious in critical condition at Winchester hospital. Benjamin Lewis Thompson of Washington and John Lee Floyd of Camden, N J, were arrested Saturday at Woodstock and charged with hit and run involving personal injury and violation of the National Vehicle Act. arraignment date pending the victim’s condition.
Capt D M Sprinkle retired US National Cemetery gave a talk on burial of dead comrades at the Winchester VFW monthly business meeting and fish fry. Post Commander Roy Earl hosted at Valley Ave with H W Butler Jr presiding. Harold Patton reported on the Post home project and Dick Eddy presented the treasurer's report. W W Glass offered the closing prayer.
Police court actions by Judge John include Garland Lester Smith at 568 N Loudoun St for driving under the influence with a 30 day jail term suspended and $105.25 fine. Ernest Carper at 622 Ross St for DUI with 30 days suspended and $104.75. Ben Hawkins on Valley Ave for drunkenness with $10.75. Ursel Eugene DeHaven at 2248 Loudoun St for improper use of registration with $15.25. Raymond Shanholtz of 22 S Kent St for drunkenness with $10.25. Robert Bedgent from R 1 Inwood for reckless driving $15.25 and dis orderly conduct $12.25. Charles E Garber Jr at Win ce and Washington for drunkenness. Kenneth Lake of 567 N Cameron St for drunkenness $10.25. John W Smith at 608 W Cork St for reckless driving $14.25 and no operator license $7.25.
Judge Elliott Marshall heard divorce pleas in Corporation Court. Lloyd G. Butler was granted a bed and board divorce from Margaret Butler for desertion. they wed in Washington in 1945. Charles O. Miller was granted a bed and board divorce from Beulah Cash Miller for desertion. merged into an absolute decree. Ellen A. Kerman was granted a bed and board divorce from Philip McCaffrey Kernan for desertion. Lucy Coffelt received a partial divorce from Glenn Coffelt for desertion. married in Hagerstown in 1941.
The Berryville Southern States Co op meets at 8 p m in the community building. Nominees for the advisory board include Harry A Wynkoop Sam D Childs E O Stull and John Livengood. Farm home advisory nominees are Miss Alice Grubbs Mrs G W Costello Mrs Charles Wisecarver and Mrs Carlton Emart. Oscar Carr president to preside.
Trial Justice W Erle Edwards disposes cases including Edwin William Russell and Mr Williams for driving without a license and related violations. The records indicate license status issues and adjudication actions in the court.
Cleveland R. Jenkins of Stephens City faces disorderly conduct with a ten dollar and twenty five cent fine. Garnett Lee Putnam of Middletown faces reckless driving with a thirty dollar and twenty five cent fine and interfering with an officer in discharge with a thirty one dollar and twenty five cent fine.
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