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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1937

Page

2

Livestock and Produce Markets Report August 14

Baltimore and Chicago market notes show animal prices across cattle hogs sheep and calves with cattle mostly steady to 25 lower, hogs 30 lower week-ago levels, spring lambs steady to 15 higher, and assorted grain prices from Chicago and Baltimore markets. Readouts include weights, farm types, and regional price ranges for poultry, potatoes, and butter.

Plymouth Rocks Baltimore New Jersey Maryland Baltimore Livestock Iago Livestoc Chicago U. S. Dept. Agr Montana

Wheat and grain quotations tip in thin trading

Chicago August 14 wheat prices fluctuated nervously with a one cent drop at times. Trade was thin and the market quiet amid Liverpool weakness and weak export demand. Cables noted larger crops abroad and some Italy orders, not enough to spark rallies. Closing prices show Sept wheat 1 3 4 to 7 8 cents, corn around 98 to 3 8, oats near 29 1 2, soybeans near 98 and 97.

Chicago Liverpool Italy India Roumania Germany

Stock Market Rise Fades as Leaders Falter Late

New York August 14 Selected oils steels and specialties led advance early then faced selling pressure as the market slowed near the close. Overnight buys boosted a brisk opening with heavy 1000 share blocks traded before a jog in pace as offerings appeared. Closings showed many favorites near their highs while foreign exchange marked slight losses for Sterling and the French franc.

New York Sterling Allied Chemical Can Radiator Smelters Smelters 98 1-4. Am. Tel Tel Anaconda Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol. Edison Corn Products Gen. Electric Gen. Motors Goodear Int Harvesta Johns M Int. Harvester Johns Manville Kennecott Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Southern Railway Stand. Oil of N. J Texas Corp Union Pacific

Russian Fliers In Arctic Flight Delayed By Engine Failure

Northland aviators monitor the Mag and her five crew as they attempt a Moscow to Oakland polar route. Levaneffsky reported a damaged oil line forced engine loss to three motors. Moscow lost contact and the airship was 16 hours overdue. Weather was clear over Alaska with 31 F temperatures and 10 to 12 miles visibility near the pole. The pilot planned refueling at Edmonton after Anchorage.

Signal Corps Anchorage Northland Levaneffsky Russia United States Moscow Oakland Calif Alaska North Pole Edmonton Alberta

Senate split over Black nomination as health alters lineup

The High Court leaned toward confirmation with two opposing. Senator Norris has left Washington due to ill health, reducing the committee to eight members. Despite a 5 1 approval by a subcommittee the fight over Black's nomination continues as a small Senate group reviews his record and legal precedents. Only six Senators had spoken against him so far, though many southern colleagues stayed noncommittal.

Norris Washington Tee Black Senate Ation

Showers Again Are Indicated

Washington weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows showers over the north portion Monday or Tuesday and over the south portion about Tuesday with another shower Friday. Temperatures to be reasonably warm starting Tuesday.

Washington Middle Atlantic States North South

Price Allem Draws Crowd With Sermon on The Fatherhood of Satan

A large Berryville crowd gathered at Berryville and Woodland last night as Price Allem preached from John 8 44 on The Fatherhood of Satan. The event featured an hour of music by a local group and announced services for tonight and Sunday with the Allem Miller party providing instrumental performances.

Berryville Woodland Avenues Price Allem Satan Jesus Allem-Miller

Rev. R. H. Rowland Announces Change of Service Time

Rev. R. H. Rowland of Calvary Episcopal Church at Front Royal says August 15 service will be at 11 a m instead of 7 30 p m The remaining two August Sundays will also have 11 o'clock services.

R. H. Rowland Calvary Episcopal Church Front Royal

Standard Brands Inc Moves to New Piccadilly Street Office

Standard Brands Inc announced relocation to 31 East Piccadilly Street. The firm invites customers and friends to visit the new business location, having formerly operated in the 200 block of South Loudoun Street.

Standard Brands, Inc East Piccadilly Street South Loudoun

I O O F Delegation Visits Bentonville Lodge Progress Report

A Madison Lodge No. 6 delegation attended Bentonville Lodge No. 4 led by Noble Grand Bedford Redmond. The Bentonville lodge shows rapid growth with new members and pending applications, credited to Earl Edwards of Winchester. Attendees from Winchester included Abe Levine and others. R C Weaver is noted as the 75 year old secretary. Madison Lodge to meet Monday at 8 PM on West Boscawen Street.

Madison Lodge No. 6 Bentonville Lodge No Bedford Redmond Bentonville Lodge Earl Edwards Winchester Virginia R. C. Weaver Madison Lodge West Boscawen Street

Seabright Injured in Morning City Collision

Guy Seabright suffered slight head cuts when a truck from Eagle's Meat Market operated by Turner Martin collided with an automobile at the intersection of Ger main and Loudoun streets this morning.

Guy Seabright Eagle's Meat Market Turner Martin Germain Loudoun

Building Code Continued to Next Year

An ordinance for licensed guide service was stricken at Dr. Hawthorne's request as the service is discontinued. A Jail Committee meeting with Judge Williams is planned soon. The Police and Traffic Committee and the police administration survey committee are ready to report for a special meeting Monday night.

Hawthorne Judge Williams Rosenberger

Theatre adds standing room and film lineup announced

Theatre work adds about 100 square feet for standing room with construction between 11 pm and noon to avoid disrupting shows. Baldridge reports film contracts in Washington securing classics from Warner Bros First National Vitagraph MGM 20th Century Fox RKO Paramount and foreign studios for next year. details to follow.

Baldridge Washington Hollywood Warner Bros First National Vitagraph Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 20Th Century-Fox Paramount

Winchester Health Board weighs water supply in drought

Winchester health officials and doctors debated filtering the present water supply citing chlorine limits and contamination risks. They questioned the state approval status, noted a past dysentery outbreak, and discussed softer treatment, public warnings, and the cost and safety of filtration versus continued untreated use.

Winchester Meredith Marshall Health Board Dutton W. A. Baker Lee Coble George Washington Hotel Capon Springs James P. Reardon Commonwealth Richmond Baker Allen Fred W. Forney State Board of Health Reardon Boyd P. W. Boyd

Weekend Visitors and Wedding Set in Front Royal

Front Royal notes show residents and visitors from Roanoke Washington and beyond. The wedding of Helen Emmert and Marshall Jarrelle is planned at 8 pm at Front Royal Baptist Church with a small family attendance.

Front Royal Giles B. Cook Roanoke Bim Cook Washington Laura Boyd Lillian McFall Billy Symons W. E. Rudacille Helen Emmert Merle Emmert Marshall Jarrelle Washington, D. C al Jarrell Hollis Jarrell E. A. Jarrell Madison, Va Bernard Fristoe Roger Emmert Front Royal Baptist Church Emory Trainham

Bombing in Shanghai Kills American Missionary

The Shanghai bombing killed Rev Dr Frank H Rawlinson, longtime missionary, and left Dr Rawlinson’s wife and daughter injured. The attack devastated a busy foreign quarter on Avenue Edward VII, as Chinese and Japanese forces fought amid wreckage and burning vehicles.

Page Edward VII Thibet Road Chapei Yangtzepoo Hongkew Dr. Rawlingson Honigsberg Covit New York Los Angeles Albuquerque Honolulu Shanghai American Chamber of Commerce United States Chamber of Commerce Washington, D R. R. : Rouse Saco Montana Rawlinson Avenue Edward VII Dr. Rawlinson

Interesting New Books At Handley Library

Handley Library highlights include Conversation At Midnight by Edna St. Vincent Millay a dialogue among six men on religion love art politics sport music and war. Also featured are Millay titles Wines From These Grapes A Few Figs From Thistles Fatal Interview Aria Da Capo and The Kings Henchman.

Edna St. Vincent Millay Handley Library Aria da Capo

Missionary clergyman who served in the Orient returns home

A clergyman who served seven years as a Baptist Church missionary in the Orient took a two year vacation, cut it short and returned to China several months ahead of schedule. One daughter, Ruth Rawlinson, visited recently and is now in Florence South Carolina. The clergyman was a member of the Baptist Church missionary group in the Orient.

Baltimore Frank H. Rawlinson Shanghai China Fred. Rawlinson Rawlinson United States Burbank Los Angeles Calif England Ethel Cooper Sion Ruth Rawlinson Florence S. C

Lee Shoemaker Accused of Theft in West Virginia Jail

Lee W. Shoemaker of Lost City, released from a Virginia prison in June for grand larceny, is jailed in Hardy County for a thirty day petty larceny sentence after allegedly stealing $25 from another inmate. Police recovered $25 in various hidden places including a sewer, a water hose nozzle, a shaving brush, and a pocketbook. The case awaits the October term of court and grand jury review.

Moorefield W. V Lee W. Shoemaker Lost City Shoemaker Virginia Hardy County Gilbert Robinette

Opequon Group Presbyterian Church Services Notice

Rev E S McGavock leads Opequon Group Presbyterian with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m on the Deliverance Through Shed Blood topic. Burnt Church holds 2 30 p m Sunday School and 3 30 p m service with Opequon Chapel En deavor at 7 p m and service at 7 45 p m. The public is invited to all services.

E. S. McGavock Opequon Church Opequon Chapel Christian Endeavor

Trustee’s Sale of Sager Property in Frederick County Virginia

The Trustee will sell at public auction on Tuesday September 7 1937 at 11 oclock A M in Winchester Virginia a five acre parcel with a two story dwelling on the East side of the Winchester and Front Royal Turnpike Shawnee District Frederick County. Terms require one third cash and the balance in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy. Herbert S Larrick Trustee and C I Brumback Auctioneer dated 8 7 14 21 28 paw 4 wks

Sallie M. Sager Frederick County County Winchester Winchester and Front Royal Beaver Herbert S. Larrick C. I. Brumback

Bankrupt Warren Himelright's Creditors Meet Aug 26

In the Western District of Virginia Warren William Himelright of Winchester was adjudicated a bankrupt on July 26 1937. A first meeting of creditors will be held August 26 1937 at 11 00 a m at the Corporation Courthouse Winchester Virginia to prove claims appoint a trustee if needed examine the bankrupt and conduct other needed business.

United States District Court For Western District OF Virginia Warren William Himelright Winchester Frederick County Corporation Harriconburg Edward C. Martz

Small Farm for Sale in Frederick County Virginia

Under a Virginia chancery decree, a trustee will auction a farm near Brucetown about 81 acres on August 28 1937 at 11 A M. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two annual installments at six percent interest, secured by trust deed and fire policy. Commissions and certification noted by Clerk I C Brannon.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia William Brucetown J. Watts Shoaff wJe R. Gray Williams M. M. Lynch

Will Rogers Humorous Story About A Scots Laughter

A Scotsman signs a lodge and friends joke about Jock and drinking limits. The tale riffs on pride and temperance with a playful backhand at whiskey and comic bravado, ending with a sly poke at self restraint.

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