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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1936

Page

11

Baltimore and Chicago Markets Report Livestock and Produce

Markets report from Baltimore and Chicago dated Aug 13 notes mixed prices for vegetables and poultry, with butter, eggs and various dairy products listed. Cattle, calves and hogs trade ranges appear in Chicago, while Baltimore dairy and meat figures show broad fluctuations in demand and weight classes.

Baltimore New Jersey Tharke Eastern Shore Virginia Philadeleh Ug I P. Rr P. R R. I

Grain Prices Rally In Corn Strong, Wheat Mixed In Chicago Reports

Chicago wheat and corn futures show corn gaining strength while wheat slips then steadies. No. 2 white corn for immediate use hits 1.24 to 1.25 a bushel, with overnight gains near 3 cents. Cash grain in Chicago lists No. 1 red wheat at 1.15, No. 1 dark hard 1.25, and corn around 1.12 to 1.14 for various grades as weather fears from spring drought loom.

Chicago Aus Baltimore Winchester

Charlie Rouss Firemen Win In Grand Parade

Members of Charlie Rouss Fire Company marching to Mellwée's Municipal Band captured two prizes yesterday in Martinsburg W Va. They won $50 for second largest company and $50 for appearance in the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association parade.

Charlie Rouss Fire Company Mellwée Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association Martinsburg W. Va

Steel shares rally as Morgenthau report boosts markets

New York August 13 Steel stocks jumped with Sloss Sheffield leading a rise after resuming a dividend after six years. Government bonds gained on optimistic revenue news tied to Morgenthau report. Wheat and corn were firm, cotton rose unevenly, and foreign exchange moved mixed.

New York Sloss-Sheffield Steel

Paul Mellon Ill of Fever In A Miami Hospital

Paul Mellon son of Andrew W. Mellon was reported improving in a Miami hospital after suffering a fever. He had been flown from Bimini in the Bahamas where he had been fishing.

Paul Mellon Miami Fla Andrew W. Mellon the Treasury Mellon Bimini Fhamas

Parson Delivers Talk at Rotary Luncheon

The Rev. Robert B. Nelson spoke at the Winchester Golf Club, discussing “A Parson’s Job” and the application of religion to life. He recalled Blacksburg and Camp Lee experiences, noting religion’s power to help neighbors and friends.

Robert B. Nelson Christ Area Church Rotary Club Winchester Golf Club Blacksburg Camp Lee Frank Armstrong, Jr Peyton Marshall Rotary Foundation Porter House France Rotary International Nice Rotary Round Table Institute of Public Affairs University of Virginia Rotary Joe Hodgson H. D. Fuller R. T. Blackburn Durant Okla K. Warner Washington, D. C James EB. Heart Washington, Pa Lloyd B. Wilson E. L. McFarland Leesburg Eugene Bjorkman Newark N. J Herman B. Stine Rev. G. B. Palmer Richmond L. J. McEligott

Winchester and Alexandria duel on Walter Johnson Day

Winchester Park hosts Alexandria Saturday afternoon for Walter Johnson Day with Manager Baker set for three innings and Walter Johnson umpiring three innings. At 8 p.m. the team travels to Ballston Virginia for a night game, with Ballston returning the next day to Winchester for a rematch.

Winchester Park Alexandria Walter Johnson Baker Ballston Winchester

Officers Elected by Clarke Legion in Yville

Lloyd Williams Post of the American Legion in Clarke county reelected Harold L. Scheuer of Berryville as commander for the year. Elected officers include Ami Kelly and E P Carter as first and second vice commanders, respectively, with M F Wisecarver as finance officer and J Spates as service officer.

Yville Lloyd Williams American Ion Clarke County Harold L. Scheuer Berryville Ami Kelly E. P. Carter Re Ps M. F. Wisecarver Jetson Spates H. Iden John Zombro Wad Buckner

Gainesboro Group To Hold Outing

Members of the Methodist Churches of the Gainesboro charge will hold their annual picnic on Wednesday, August 19, at Old Bethel Church four miles west of the city. The morning program starts at 10 30 with Sunday School songs and a charge report by Rev. C G Russell. Former pastors to attend include Rev Charles Wagner Staunton Rev Wendell Allen Shenandoah Junction W Va Rev Mr Stickley Front Royal and Rev C V Van Der Linden Boyce who will give the principal address. An orchestra will provide music morning and afternoon. Afternoon features sport events for children and prizes. A yard party will follow the picnic.

Gainesboro Old Bethel Church Eachunday School C. G. Russell Charles Wagner Staunton Wendell Allen Shenandoah Junction W. Va Mr. Stickley Front

Aquatic Stars Continue Impressing In Olympic Trials

Miss Senff wins 1 18 9 in swimming trials slower than her 1 16 6 Olympic record set in the trials. Adolf Keifer of Chicago tops the men’s backstroke semifinals in 1 06 8, edging his Olympic mark. Al Vande Weghe and Taylor Drysdale reach the final as Americas swimmers advance to semis in 1500 meter free and 200 meter breaststroke.

Mastenbroek Miss Senff Adolf Keifer Chicago al Vande Weghe Paterson N. J Taylor Drysdale

Danish swimmer Hyeter sets Olympic record in 5 28

Kasley and Johan Minging qualified in the butterfly event at Homestead Pennsylvania with Lenore Eight Wrap, placing second behind Hyeter of Denmark who clocked a 5 28 Olympic record. Mary Lou Petty of Seattle qualified while Dorothea Dickinson of New York withdrew with a lame shoulder. Consolation races for four oared events eliminated all American participants.

Kasley Johan Minging Lenore Homestead Hyeter Denmark Mary Lou Petty Seattle Dorothea Dickinson New York

Cedar Creek water project favored over springs estimates

City water planners released a report showing three million gallons daily from springs would cost 67 250 dollars yearly while Cedar Creek would cost 54 850 dollars, with a 450 000 dollar Cedar Creek development and a total 358 000 for Fay's and Wright's springs as temporary supply, plus four pumping stations and three filtering plants needed for spring development.

Fay Wright Old Town Cedar Creek Whitman, Reynardt and Smith Say

Ex Wife Evidence Spurs Cross Examination in Astor Case

The cross examination of Miss Astor centers on her ties to men such as George Kaufman and John Barrymore, with Thorpe and his ex wife cited as basis. The judge remarks he cannot read the entire diary before proceedings. Attorney A. P. Michael Narlian filed affidavits.

Miss Astor George 8S Kaufman John Barrymore

Astor custody case triggers diary impound pleas in Los Angeles

In a Los Angeles court scene, Miss Astor and Dr. Franklyn Thorpe move toward a partial custody order as a diary linked to film figures remains sealed. Affidavits by Mrs. Miles and the Schofields challenge testimony accusing Thorpe of serious ties, while Schofield vows legal steps to refute slanderous claims.

Thorpe Miss Astor Lillian Lawton Miles Madge Schofield Paul Schofield Narlan Los Angeles Marty Astor Colony Life Leen Franklyn Ee Paul Schofdld Dr. Thorpe Astor Schofield Wif Miss A Marilyn Thorpe

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