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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1939

Page

3

Large Number At Mrs. Fries Rites

A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Hazel Fries held at her Cedar Grove home last Wednesday afternoon. Officiating were Rev. Wm. Obaugh, Rev. C. K. Welch, and Rev. F. G. Senger. A male quartet sang hymns favored by Mrs. Fries. Burial followed at Mount Hebron. She led church groups as president of the Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society and served as pianist for years.

Hazel Fries Cedar Grove Wm. Obaugh Pleasant Valley U. B. Church Neber C. K. Welch Cumberland F. G. Senger

Frank Manuel elevated to lieutenant at Sarah Zane Fire Company

Lieutenant Frank Manuel receives his lieutenant badge after recent promotion from sergeant at the Sarah Zane Fire Company officials presented it to him amid the raise in rank.

Frank Manuel Sarah Zane Fire Company

Trial date set in Johnson assault case

Justice A J Tavenner announced that Commonwealth of Virginia vs Gilbert Johnson will have a hearing on August 19. The indictment alleges the defendant struck his wife with a deadly weapon, a car crank, causing a head injury.

A. J. Tavenner Commonwealth of Virginia Gilbert Johnson

Market Quotations Wall Street Quiet Rally Returns

New York August 14 stocks show a modest rally after early hesitation with gains near the close. Transfers traded about 650000 shares as bonds rose selectively and commodities were mixed. London Amsterdam and Paris moved in subdued ranges with the pound at 4 68 18.

New York London Amsterdam Paris

Local Markets Note on Daily Market Corrections

The Star notes that local markets are updated daily and disclaims responsibility for any errors. Investors are advised to verify figures with official sources.

The Star

Wheat And Grain Futures And Cash Prices In Chicago

Grain markets show modest gains after early advance with Chicago futures closing mixed. Wheat and corn quotes shift modestly while cash grain in Chicago reflects several No. 2 and No. 1 grades and mixed corn and oats readings. Baltimore and Winchester markets show local cash wheat at 68c and corn at 55c per bushel.

Chicago Rye Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester

Livestock And Produce Markets Update From Baltimore Aug 14

U S Dept Agri reports cattle and hog prices in Baltimore markets. Steers 900-1250 lbs bring 7.25 to 9.25, cows 4.25 to 6.75, vealers 10 to 50, hogs 160-210 lbs 6.50 to 6.65, sows 3.75 to 4.25, lambs 9.00 to 9.50 with ewes and wethers firm.

CCN Np Ameioes Bae Cos Ssa Cs Ceees Baltimore Livestock Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agri

Roosevelt message stirs controversy at Pittsburgh convention

Speaks for FDR Pitt Tyson Maner of Montgomery retiring president of the Young Democratic Clubs of America read Roosevelt's message to the Pittsburgh national convention. The President said he would not back his party if it nominated a conservative for 1940, triggering a storm of controversy.

Pitt Tyson Maner Montgomery Ala Young Democratic Clubs of America Roosevelt Pittsburgh

Philadelphia Market Poultry Butter and Eggs Prices Note

Live poultry listings show Plymouth Rocks fowls at 18 to 20 cents, Leghorns 12 to 14, turkeys 18 cents. Butter ranges from 25 1/2 to 29 1/4 cents. Eggs total 3113 cases with whites 25 to 29 cents and browns 25 to 27, standards Nos. 1 and 2 20 to 22 cents.

Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks

Circles To Meet Circle No 5 At Braddock Street Church

Circle No 5 of Braddock Street Methodist Church will meet at 8 oclock Tuesday evening at Mrs W S McClintock home 241 Parkway. Full attendance requested.

Braddock Street Methodist Church W. S. McClintock Parkway

Best Months to Cut Hardwood Trees

Logs are less likely to deteriorate from insect and worm attacks in the coldest months of the year. The text suggests cutting during winter to protect timber quality and minimize decay.

W. F

Police Court Dis ord Memoranda From Mayors Court Dockets

Police Court proceedings today before Mayor C R Anderson included Clarence Whitmire 33 of Winchester fined 10 25 for drunk and disorderly conduct Tinsley Messie of 719 South Loudoun street fined 10 25 for drunk and disorderly John Rose of Connelsville PA fined 15 25 for drunk and disorderly Gordon Mein torff of 419 South Main street fined 14 for reckless driving C G Emery 36 of Kernstown fined 15 25 for drunk

C. R. Anderson Clarence Whitmire Winchester Tinsley Messie South Loudoun Street John Rose Connelsville Gordon Meintorff South Main Street C. G. Emery Kernstown

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