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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1937

Page

7

Baltimore Market Report from Aug 27 with Livestock Prices

Live cattle and hog prices listed for Maryland and Pennsylvania markets with quotes for steers cows calves and hogs across weight classes. Sheep and lamb values shown steady with variations by weight and grade. Philadelphia poultry and dairy product prices included for context.

Maryland Pennsylvania Itlmore Livestock Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agri Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks

Local Markets Prices and Dairy Feed Listings

Market rundown lists patent and mixed feeds with bag sizes 98, 48, 24 and 12 pounds, prices per barrel, plus cracked corn and corn meal options. It includes dairy feeds with percentages, oats, mixed feed, screening and wholesale butter, alongside livestock notes and regional retail pricing.

H.c Aesia Abe Eistedt Guineas Commerel Otero Ee Reece A Co Atetes Buoole Weere Eck Vaere Pang Ross CNET Eee Teritannee Eeasie Teceeeveres

McKee Rites To Be Held Sunday

Walter W. McKee of Capon Bridge dies at home. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM from his residence with Rev. T. B. Williamson and Rev. Courtney Anderson officiating. He is survived by his wife Esta White and several children.

McKee Walter W. McKee Capon Bridge T. B. Williamson Courtney Anderson Mr. McKee Robert F Jennie Doran McKee Esta White

Stock Market Report Shows Mixed Gains and Declines

New York trading Aug 97 leading stocks slipped or rose by small margins as traders weighed Far Eastern war tensions and domestic trade trends. Rail utilities and select specialties posted modest gains while steel, motor and rubber issues lagged amid light volume.

New York Dun & Bradstreet Department of Commerce National Industrial Conference Board Allied Chemical Can Radiator Am. Smelters Tel Anaconda Baltimore and Ohio Beth Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Corn Products Gen. Electric Gen. Motors Goodyear Int. Harvester Johns Manville Kennecott Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Penn. Railroad Southern Railway Stand. Oil of N

Grain futures slump with big drops in September corn

Chicago and Baltimore grain markets report a four cent drop in September corn and a turn higher for wheat driven by abroad prices, drought in Argentina, and fears of geopolitical demand. Closing quotes show mixed movement across wheat corn oats rye and soybeans with cash prices noted in Chicago and Baltimore.

Chicago Argentina Germany Far East Baltimore Grains Baltimore

Few Building Permits Issued In Winchester

The city manager reports only two building permits this month in Winchester. Both went to Ray Grim of 22 Valley Avenue, one for 300 dollars for a garage and another for 600 dollars for a sun porch. Last month Winchester totaled 9,650 dollars, well below prior months.

Col Barton Urges Brighter Governor Staff With Colonels

Richmond August 27 Col Robert T Barton Jr a Virginia House member urged James H Price Democratic nominee for Governor to appoint more staff from military ranks and to expand the staff with colonels, brighter uniforms, and a festive elbow salute. Price kept the letter.

Richmond Democratic Committee James H. Price Robert T. Barton Kentucky Virginia Barton House of Delegates Army Navy Marine Corps Reserve Guard Price

Pipe Arrival Sparks Resume of Storm Sewer Work

A new consignment of concrete pipe for the Valley avenue to town run storm sewer was unloaded today and will be laid once conditions permit. Heavy rains flooded the trench on South Cameron street near Millwood road and Gerrard, washing out sections and forcing earth removal. Half of the Cameron street town run bridge is nearly finished while the other half remains under construction. The project is estimated to cost about $2,400.

Valley Avenue Jefferson Street Town Run Cameron Street Millwood Road Gerrard

Dream Game Ends Dean's Season With Arm Woes

Dean said his arm had not been right since the dream game on July 7 when a line drive broke his toe. The injury timeline follows a season marked by the setback and ongoing recovery.

Ean Dean

Flooding Spreads through Capital After Night of Rains

After nearly six inches of rain since Sunday the capital faced widespread flooding. About 200 northeast residents fled as Hayes Run rose into a torrent and five feet of water covered streets. Firemen rescued 30 families, Coast Guard and life-saving crews were alerted, and areas near the Potomac faced water main and seawall breaches with temporary closures on major routes.

Washington Hayes Run Coast Guard Curtis Bay Baltimore Weather Bureau Potomac River Chain Bridge Arlington County Army Naval Air Station Maryland Bladensburg

Musicians Sought for Regimental Band in China

The Fifteenth Infantry advertised for volunteers to join the regimental band at Tientsin China. The aim is musical service rather than combat, with musicians needed for the war theater in SAN DIEGO.

San Diego Calif Fifteenth Infantry China Tientsin

Scout Leaders Move to Expand Council Presence

Scouts plan to continue from page one stationing in the area and to incorporate the council. The council reports a $381 balance with $199.07 in outstanding obligations leaving $181.93. A minimum budget of $5,230 for the coming year was presented by Mr. McFaden. H. G. Nagel urged an aggressive campaign to promote Scouting to the public. Mr. Henry thanked supporters and spoke of visits to multiple sections with appreciation for cooperation.

Page One McFaden H. G. Nagel National Council Henry Johns. Scully

Demands Respect Continues Across Foreign Shipping Issue

The secretary stated the government believes it has been officially informed of peaceful blockade intentions. He said the government is gathering full facts on the blockade operation and its effects. Some observers expect a block against Japan to force a quick decision on invoking the Neutrality Law by President Roosevelt.

Hull Japan Roosevelt

Beer Permit Revoked for Local Stand Operator

Authorities report the Virginia ABC Board ordered the beer permit of L. F. Haymaker, operator of a Berryville Pike stand, revoked. Officers say restoration of licenses after revocation is difficult, noting light enforcement of ABC restrictions.

5. L. Haymaker Berryville Pike Virginia Abc Board

First Refugee Reaches U S From Shanghai

Mrs James B Murphy socialite wife of a New York cancer specialist departs war torn Shanghai aboard a China Clipper and a transcontinental plane becoming the first American refugee to arrive from Shanghai. She had endured the Peiping siege and a Whangpoo river launch peril as Chinese planes clashed with Japanese ships.

Hong Kong China James B. Murphy New York Shanghai Murphy Peiping Whangpoo Central Press

Dean Takes Same Arm Home For Treatment

Dizzy Dean, Cardinal hopeful for the pennant, was en route to St Louis for treatment of a sore right arm. Manager Frank Frisch ordered him home and advised placement under Dr Robert F Hyland the club surgeon's care.

Philadelphia Dizzy Dean St. Louis Frank Frisch Robert F. Hyland

Evening Star delivery note for Winchester readers

Subscribing notice informs readers to call POSTAL TELEGRAPH for prompt delivery in Winchester with no charge for the service.

Winchester

Foreign Office to Take Appropriate Action After Talks with Japan

The Foreign Office said appropriate action with the Japanese government would be forthcoming after Eden's lengthy conference with the Japanese envoy. The half hour meeting was seen as outlining Britain's official stance, while the Japanese ambassador's delayed call did not ease public sentiment toward Japan.

Foreign Office Eden Britain Japan

Payroll Snatched At Plant After Foundry Closure

Police report a payroll shortfall of about $2000 as two men in a black car looted the plant. An employee said the robbers were dressed in plain clothes and one wore neither tie nor coat. Two boys who saw the car could not provide license numbers or identify the men.

Mediation Cuts Chance of Immediate US Rail Strike

John L. Lewis led the Brotherhoods for a 20 percent wage increase. The National Mediation Board proposal to seek a compromise was accepted by both sides yesterday, preventing an immediate strike. A nationwide walkout by conductors engineers switchmen trainmen and firemen remained possible, though federal mediation covers at least 30 days.

Page One Brotherhoods National Mediation Board

Fighting Flares and Frontline Moves Near Zaragoza

An insurgent communique claims fighting on the Aragon front north and south of the Ebro, as Franco's force advances from Santander toward Zaragoza, while government reports contest the battle in the Zaragoza sector near the Ebro's banks.

Santander Aragon Ebro Zaragoza Francon Franco

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