This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1937
Page
2
The Police Committee plans restrictions on fireworks sale and use in Winchester during Christmas with an ordinance already on the books. Details and penalties to be announced soon, aiming to curb night activity and Sabbath use and reduce public safety concerns.
Mr. Wissler president of the Virginia Horticultural Society advocates lower freight rates for fruit men and explores feasibility of lower workmen compensation. He resides at Strathmore near Mt. Jackson, Va. Also guiding the effort is W. S. Campfield of Staunton, veteran secretary of the Society.
Japanese authorities warned all foreigners and Chinese non combatants to evacuate Nanking as hostilities risk engulfing the city. US Consul General Gauss reported the warning, while Japanese forces claimed progress near Kiangyin forts and Tsingkiang as they prepare an ultimatum for surrender. Heavy casualties were reported as Chinese defenses repelled assaults at two gates.
Daniel O. Henry urged reorganization of Berryville Troop No. 1 as a community effort. A committee of J. Edward Thoma, Kenneth G. Levi and F. L. Aylor was named to lead revival efforts and report in January. The session celebrated a Christmas fund with 223 dollars and discussed town improvements and a potential new hotel site.
Middletown Grange announces a program on the Three-Point Program of the Virginia Education Association. R E Ayler will speak in place of the ill Superintendent Leslie D Kline, with Orville Wake present to field questions. Dr Burke of the Frederick county schools will also appear. The public session starts at 8 with a brief 7 30 business meeting.
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets show mixed livestock and produce trends with cattle and hogs varying by grade. Chicago figures indicate steady to lower futures on hogs and softer demand for cattle and calves, with lambs and sheep posting modest activity.
Livestock prices extend all Tuesday sale with cattle and hogs and sheep quotes. Cattle include steers around 950 lbs at 7.40, fat cows 5.25 to 5.85, bulls 4.80 to 5.50, veal calves 12.00 to 12.60, hogs top 9.10, sows 7.50 to 8.00, lambs around 9.00, fat sheep 4.00, ewes 1.75 to 2.00 per cwt.
Buying support for rails and steels lifted the stock market as shares advanced up to two points. The rally followed a mixed opening with stronger activity in oversold issues and a notable note from Iron Age predicting a steel ingot revival by mid January. Foreign exchange at session start showed sterling at $4.99 7-8 and French francs at 3.39 15-16 cents.
Winchester officials push for a new budget with Christmas approaching. Finance chairman Herman Hable sought a Tuesday meeting to discuss the tentative budget, but early study by members could not be guaranteed. Committees finish estimates this week, with potential special council sessions planned if copies reach members by Sunday or Monday.
A list of stock quotes shows Anaconda at 33 17 8, Bethlehem 58, Chrysler 60 17 8, Genl. Electric 44 5 8, General Motors 36 3 4, Goodyear 23, Int. Harvester 72 3 8, J. Manville 84, Kennecott 38 7 8, Packard 47 8, Penn. R. R. 23 1 2, U S Steel 59 3 4, Union Pacific 88 1 2, Texas Corp. 43 5 8, Western Union 27 1 8, Woolworth 38 5 8 among others in a broad market summary.
Chicago dealers report late brisk advances in wheat and other grains with supply concerns from Argentina and possible German and French purchases boosting prices. December wheat leads gains, cash quotes list No 2 hard wheat at 1.00 and No 3 mixed at 96 to 99, with corn and oats also higher.
Under the direction of a committee appointed by President E R Branch plans for the Christmas Festival of Lights sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce proceed. Andrew Bell secured prizes including four cash awards for residential decorations in two zones east and west of Loudoun street. Prizes include 20 and 10 dollars for first two winners per zone. Out of town judges to choose winners. awards likely on Christmas Eve or night. A long list of sponsors offers cash or merchandise valued up to 15 dollars and more.
Baltimore December 8 grain report shows No 2 red winter wheat at 99 cents per bushel for spot domestic delivery and December 99. Winchester Wheat 93 cents per bushel. yellow corn 70 cents per bushel. quotations reflect mill deliveries.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.