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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1931
Page
5
The report lists precipitation amounts for January through December and compares 1931 rainfall to 13-year averages. It includes monthly totals such as January 2.43 inches and August 3.59 inches, plus year to date figures and an annual total around 33.36 inches.
One year ago December 7 1930 Hose Company No 5 Martinsburg defeated 25 0 by Winchester Semi Pro football Rev Dr Frank T McFaden addressed the annual Lodge of Sorrow of the Local Elks Upwards of 60 million dollars sought from federal government for drought relief in affected areas An unknown thief robbed Millwood post office in Clarke County taking stamps and 25 dollars Night sessions held at Virginia Avenue School for parents to observe
Shipping point report for Friday from Winchester Virginia to Martinsburg Shenandoah Cumberland Potomac District. Market dull with light inquiries and slow demand as carloads and barrels list prices for Staymans Yorks Romes Ganos U S Util. Prices shown for various sizes and storage types with several carloads and per bushel rates.
Three thousand worshippers kept vigil through the night at Stonehenge England and witnessed the sun align behind the friar's heel of the great sun temple at dawn. Rays lit the altar stone as a bird sang, illustrating a rare annual event noted by observers including a noted professor.
Quotations furnished by W B Hi Company members of the New York Stock and Chicago Board of Trade Hibbs Building Washington DC Telephone National 0540.
The New York Stock Exchange security list reflected a tendency toward higher prices but few notable advances. The British pound traded weak at mid afternoon, with exchange at 3.254 dollars. Listed quotes at 2:15 pm included Allied Chemical 76½, American Can 65, American Tel & Tel 129, American Tobacco B 81, Anaconda 13, Bethlehem Steel 26½, General Electric 2742, General Motors 24, Kentnicotine 12, Lorillard 30½, Standard Oil 3054, Woolworth 46.
Chicago grain pits had little change as the week began with muted demand. Futures quotes: Wheat December 54 2, May 58 1/2, July 56 7/8. Corn December 36, May 41 3/4, July 44. Oats December 24 1/2, May 26, July 26. Rye December 41, May 46 1/2, July 46.
A local market update notes that the Star paper prints daily prices with a disclaimer that typographical errors are not the paper's responsibility. Readers are advised to verify figures.
A damaged OCR sample shows scattered terms like Leghorns Turkeys and young chickens with unreadable codes and dates. The fragment lacks coherent context, making exact counts and identities unclear.
Mrs. Donald Macraell of Council Bluffs aims to become the first woman elected to a full United States Senate term. She seeks the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Smith W. Brookhart on a platform of adequate national preparedness.
A twelve year old in a midwestern town creates a winter festival for birds by planting a decorated Christmas tree and placing morsels for feathered visitors. The tale links to a broader Scout movement as troops plant trees after Christmas and prepare bird suppers, with upcoming dedication events at George Washington Headquarters.
An English anthropologist claims some South American tribes use two languages one for women and one for men. He notes in North America a single language spoken mainly by women. Pathfinder Magazine reporting.
An epitaph quoted by the Natal Mercury via the Boston Traveler recalls a memorial phrase about joining a father in memory including body parts and premature removal by a hospital surgeon seeking experience. The ad hints at medical catastrophe and a grim hospital anecdote echoed in press clippings.
The third anniversary of Boy Scout Troop No. 3 was celebrated at Braddock Street Methodist Church with active members, Troop 3 committee, Pack No. 1 cubs, and guests. William H. Brown presided as Rev. E A Lambert spoke, and a pledge and closing ceremony followed.
Joseph Edward Baker a 20 month old from Nashville North Carolina died in Baltimore after a rushed operation to remove a nut kernel from his lung. Hospital officials had expected recovery after the Friday procedure but pneumonia developed. Surgeon Waitman F Zinn said the operation lasted only minutes and the child had choked on a pecan kernel at home last week.
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