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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1937
Page
7
Hable’s Palace in Allen shows Law Ranger today with Dick cartoon and a comedy. Kermit Maynard appears Saturday only in James Oliv Curwood’s Galloping Dynamite, a drama of the range, with Robinson Crusoe as supplement.
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets list fruit produce and live stock prices for August 20. Includes apples Maiden Blush U S 1s 2 1 2 inch minimum and other sizes, Maryland Penn round whites, sweet potatoes, Jerseys, Virginia Goldens, and poultry prices. Livestock in Baltimore notes cattle calves hogs sheep with price ranges and trends. Chicago market reports show hogs cattle and sheep prices and movement.
Flurry of selling late today drove wheat and corn down over three cents per bushel with September corn near the limit. Chicago spot grain prices show mixed moves across wheat corn oats rye and soybeans with various delivery months and cash quotes. Baltimore reports steady spot prices for wheat and corn with mill deliveries priced per bushel.
Harry M. Cook, son of Mr and Mrs Roy N Cook of the Valley Pike, has been awarded a George Washington University scholarship after a competitive test at the Citizens' Military Training Camp. The award honors his performance during the recent camp sessions and advances his educational opportunities.
A dull day on Wall Street sees a tentative rally fade as most stocks trend downward at midday. Trading remains slow with brokers noting investor inactivity while bonds and commodities show uneven moves. currencies edge lower with the dollar at 4.9816 and the franc at 3.7538 cents.
Winchester's new male quartet will sing at Calvary Episcopal Church Front Royal Sunday August 22 after a spiritual service. The group includes Hubert A. Kerr Jr Wilber P Anderson Paul Riley and John Hottel with Miss Mildred Jones as pianist and church organist. They will perform the anthem Morning by composer Oley Speaks.
Miss Jane Moore daughter of the late Judge Samuel J. C. Moore and Miss Ellen Kownslar. A Berryville native and former Grace Episcopal Church organist, she served as Berryville’s Winchester Star correspondent. Survived by three sisters, her funeral will be held at Grace Church Saturday at 5 p.m. with burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
Washington reports Mrs Dixie Bibb Graves of Alabama will serve five months in the U S Senate while her husband shifts duties as governor. She says they have always shared public life and club work, with her prioritizing his governorship before her own Senate role.
Young Mr. Cook, a Stephens City High School graduate who attended the Future Farmers of America camp at Fort Hoyle Md this summer, won a Kansas City national convention trip two years ago for scholarship. He may enroll at George Washington University for the next fall and winter session, likely pursuing agriculture.
The 55 year old Alabama woman was sworn in after the Senate convened. She will fill the seat until a Democratic primary next February 1 selects the party’s candidate for the rest of Black’s term ending January 1939. She earns 10000 dollars yearly plus franking, travel, and office funds. She is the fourth woman to serve in the Senate.
Congress moved toward adjournment as conferees on the housing bill aimed for agreement tonight. The House approved a conference report on the revised sugar control bill and minor Senate amendments to the tax loophole measure and sent both to the White House. The Senate debated the 138 million deficit appropriation bill, growing larger since the House passed it.
Yesterday's events at Berryville showcased a wide slate of horse classes from hunters to ponies. Winners included Graham Dougherty Berryville in multiple categories and E L Redmond Middleburg with His Way and Burston Manor among top entries from Purcellville Upperville and Leesburg.
In three furlongs Arabian King ridden by Jones from Summit Point wins ahead of Fred Jones of Berryville with Queen of Sheba in Leesburg. Six furlongs sees Mayette owned by Mrs Walter Pearson of Warrenton second Timber Not and Fort Defiance third Thunder Head from Mountville. Five furlongs results list Drierlad with McClintock of Winchester second Bright Girl Leesburg third King Frederick of Winchester. Mile and an eighth winner Miss Catalan from Mountville with Lady Cursil and Bran Scot also placing. Steeplechase two miles dominated by Doc Super Net of Washington with Clifton Agnes and Busy Ibe from Middleburg following.
After the resignation of Frank R. Horton, a scout executive takes on duties with council members across the region. Henry and Rev Owen visit Strasburg to meet Fred D. Maphis, new president of the Shenandoah Area, to plan a series of meetings next week. H G Nagel of the National Staff will visit Winchester with aims to convene scouters from all sections. Henry appears poised for advancement pending further steps.
An all-American football figure with extensive scouting background has been chosen as Scout Executive for the Shenandoah Area. He studied special programs and previously held a key executive role in Peoria Illinois before accepting the invitation.
The Whangpoo battle erupts at 1030 p m Shanghai time as Chinese batteries and Japanese ships clash near the international zone. An American sailor is among eight total U S casualties in eight days of Shanghai fighting while Pootung waterfront burns from heavy air raids. Hongkew district also reported flames as the city endures intensified hostilities.
A large Hongkew area north of the river burned as Chinese artillery targeted Japanese shore positions. The blaze destroyed several structures including a paint factory owned by Sherwin Williams. Shelling edged closer to American residents in Shanghai near the French concession and Whangpoo river.
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