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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1962
Page
14
Blacksburg Va predictions show a mild herd expansion aligned with rising consumer demand. Prices for choice steers in Chicago are seen at 26 to 28 dollars, with Virginia 1963 feeder calf prices near 27 to 30 dollars, and early 1963 quarters below 1962 levels especially for fed cattle.
In Baltimore cattle offerings were too limited to test prices as hogs remained scarce with steady or higher tone. Chicago hogs were 11,500 head with steady to lower quotes and cattle and calves presented strong steer and heifer action around 29 to 30 for top loads and mid 20s for heifers while lambs traded around 20.
A Virginia ABC Board report shows more illegal sales of legally purchased whisky and a rise in state stores, nine new shops bringing total to 176. confiscations exceed 10 000 bottles, 60 000 gallons of moonshine destroyed, and net profit climbs to 16.2 million with whisky tax revenue at 11 065 485.
The fed cattle supply is expected 6 to 8 percent above 1962. Prices for fed cattle in late 1963 should be slightly higher than the first half, while non fed cattle may be lower. Feeder calf prices in 1963 are seen near 1962 levels in the first half and below in the fall.
Frederick County farmers face a Friday deadline to enroll in the 1963 wheat voluntary program. Through December 7, 36 wheat producing farms had signed to divert 303 acres, about 54 percent of allotment bases, according to Robert K. Stickley, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee. Participants earning payments, price supports, and loans must divert all signed acreage. early applications ensure faster service before December 14.
Nearly 500 delegates attend the 35th annual Virginia Federation of Parents and Teachers meeting in Williamsburg. The theme Assignments for the Times New Horizons for PTA Leadership and Responsibility guides panels and workshops on quality education, teaching techniques, and PTA leadership development through Sunday.
Miss Strader described the senior play as extremely amusing and a strong presentation with nine male parts and three female roles. She urged every senior to perform his part for a successful production.
Thespican Club met December 6 with President Gary Streit presiding. Student director Joyce Miller reported strong progress on rehearsals for The Noel Candle. The play is set for December 19 with a planning committee formed for the spring production.
A dated weekly plan lists rooms and times for student and community activities from December 12 to December 18. It covers reader programs led by Robert Kline and Rev. John Baden, library and executive council meetings, junior and senior high performances, basketball games against Loudoun County and South Hagerstown, and a Christmas concert by the Senior High Glee Club.
At Friday chapel the girls of homeroom 203 with accompanist Betty Mowery and led by Claudia Adams sang When Christ in Bethlehem Was Born. The performance complemented the Christmas theme.
The editorial notes the midterm period, urges students to budget three weeks for exam prep, and highlights an honor roll. It warns that January 21 brings the first period exam and questions readers about their own readiness.
Secretary of Labor Wirtz meets ITU leaders in a closed door effort to end a three day newspaper blackout affecting nine major New York dailies. The ITU seeks an 18.45 weekly raise over two years to lift printer pay to 159.45 with a 35 hour week and other benefits.
Eight motorists were fined in Municipal Court for speeding. Judge John Rice imposed penalties including 21.75 for Margaret L. Travers and 26.75 for John R. Fiore and John F. McCormick, among others, with several arrested via radar. All but one offender were local residents.
Guidelines caution against using regular to mean real or true. Prefer phrases like real tyrant for clarity and impact. Use precise adjectives and avoid casual blanket terms that blur meaning.
The Boyce Volunteer Fire Department will install officers tomorrow night during its annual banquet at the fire hall. Rosier, the outgoing president, will preside and retire after the meal provided by volunteers.
A ham and turkey dinner is planned at John Mann Methodist Church tomorrow starting at 5 p.m. For deliveries call M O-5282, MO 2-8815 or MO 2-4363.
An election took place in the hall of the White Post Methodist Church on November 14. The brief event description notes the location and date of the voting session.
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