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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1938

Page

9

Market Quotations and Livestock Prices Across Regions

Readable market sheet shows prices for potatoes peppers and poultry from New Jersey Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia with rail and Idaho figures. It lists cattle calves hogs sheep and butter with varied weight classes and regional outlets including Philadelphia Chicago and Baltimore auctions.

New Jersey U. S Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia California Idaho North Carolina Philadelphia P. R Long Island Ducks

Local Markets and Grain Prices Reported in The Star

Local market figures list short patent and various bag weights with per barrel prices. Corn meal horse feed and other grains are quoted with small price ranges. Poultry and fowl prices include leghorn variety and mixers, while livestock and other goods show modest values.

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Stock Market Slips in Slow New York Session

In New York on August 22 the stock market slimmed after a slow morning, with declines around a point. Late support appeared, losses narrowed, but rallies added little vigor as transfers ran about 400000 shares and a list of closing quotes showed mixed results across major names like Am Can, Chrysler, General Electric, Goodyear, IBM and more.

New York

Wheat and grain futures steady after early drop

Chicago talks of government export subsidy loom as prices hold near yesterday's close. Wheat Sept at 63 1 2 to 5 8 cents, Corn Sept 52 1 8 to 1 4, Oats Sept 23 1 2, Soybeans Oct 77 3 4, Rye Sept 41 1 4. Cash grain bids listed for No. 2 red wheat, corn, oats, and Baltimore prices noted.

Chicago Baltimore Winchester

Communist Seek To Split Democrats And Aims Of League

Dr. J B Matthews told a House committee that the American League Against War And Fascism sought to cripple munitions and trigger a US Soviet war while disillusioned Communists aimed to split the Democratic party to back a Soviet America. He described leaders plotting entry into major party disputes and sabotage in key plants to influence future war.

Matthews Farmer-Labor Party Communist Party Washington J. B. Matthews House American League Against War United States Russia House Committee League League For Peace and Democracy Democratic Party Soviet America Soviet Union Harry Bridges

Not Everyone Interested as Hines Trial Draws Attention

A photo at the entrance to the Supreme Court shows James J. Hines on trial with his dog asleep. Spectators include Hines' daughters in law Mrs. Philip Hines Mrs. Eugene Hines and Mrs. James Hines Jr among the nearby onlookers.

Supreme Court Hines Philip Hines Eugene Hines James Hines, Jr

Plane Crash Near Berlin Kills or Wounds Seven

A plane crashed today in the Berlin suburb of Neukoelln injuring or killing seven bystanders. The two occupants of the plane escaped unharmed.

Berlin Néenkoelln

Hughes Returns From Europe Declining to Comment

New York August 22 Charles Evans Hughes Chief Justice of the United States returned from a European vacation today and declined to comment on affairs here or abroad.

New. York Charles Evans Hughes United States

Regulation For Aviation Regulation For Aviation

Washington August action created a five member civil aeronautics authority to supervise mail and passenger schedules and rates and promote air travel safety. Transportation companies and pilots welcomed the program as a stabilizing influence for the industry. Edward J. Nobile of Greenwich was named in the report.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Authority Congress Edward J. Nobile Greenwich

Conn. industrial and aviation enthusiast chairs board

Harlee Branch former second assistant postmaster general serves as vice chairman.

Chinese Office Holders Shot in Shanghai Street Attack

Two Chinese office holders in the Japanese dominated Salt Gabelle were shot and seriously wounded in a crowded street in the international settlement today by three assassins who escaped.

Shanghai Salt Gabelle International Settlement

Veterans of Foreign Wars Open 39th National Encampment

The 39th national encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars opened in Columbus on August 22 with a nationwide drive to combat Nazism Communism and Fascism by promoting American democracy. About 35 000 visitors filled the city streets causing heavy traffic and strained transportation.

Columbus Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization of United States Overseas Veterans

Quintuplets Improve Play Display Planned in Callander

The Dionne quintuplets, sick for more than two weeks with a throat infection, are likely to be shown publicly in their playground tomorrow, according to Dr. A. R. Dafoe's office. Public showings had been halted during their illness.

Callander Dionne A. R. Dafoe

Movie Star Escapes Injury in Los Angeles Car Crash

Robert Montgomery, noted film star, avoided serious harm after a collision in Los Angeles. Edward H. Heins, 53, the other driver, suffered minor injuries and was treated. Montgomery, though shaken, drove home afterwards.

Los Angeles Robert Montgomery Edward H. Heins Montgomery

Haar Family Association president dies during speech

Honor to the Haar Family Association president Harry Renner 58 of North Wales Pa. collapsed while thanking kin after being elected president. A physician pronounced death from a heart attack.

Sellersville Harry Renner North Wales Haar Family Association

Golfers Lose To Staunton In Local Home Match

Chester Golf Club lost to Staunton 17 to 7 in a home match. Pifer and Buncutter led with 24 points from Vent and Webb. The card lists multiple pairings with scores and notes Staunton requested a return match in October. Ladies day is planned with prizes and lunch for participants.

Pifer Buncutter Hore Chester Golf Club Staunton Vent Webb Coffey Grim Johnson Nebel End Fowle McIlwraith Ae Axon Kerlin Page Shorey Bradshaw Sintee Scully Thompson Taylor Cather Cline Queenberry Shank Arnold, Jr Whitham Mosely Lancaster Hawthorne Parker Grasty Hester Merth

Black Widow Spider On Display At Lones Home

A large female black widow spider, described as the largest seen this year, sits inside a glass jar at Garland Lones residence on West Hert Street. The spider, about the size of a fingertip, has allegedly thrived on a diet of flies over two weeks after being found on the latch of a gate.

Garland Lones Lones West Hert Street Mr. Lonas

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