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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1939

Page

7

Millwood Social Mention Acknowledges Holiday Travel

Personal notes from Millwood reflect Polly Winslow and Miss Jane, with Mrs Burwell Jacobs reporting wire news from her daughter in San Francisco. D C residents plan Washington visits. Tyson Gilpin, Princeton student, will arrive to spend Christmas with his parents.

Polly Winslow Jane Burwell Jacobs Geo San Francisco Wallbridge Coronado Cal Tyson Gilpin Princeton Orday

Mrs Gilpin and Miss Meade In North Carolina Visit

Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin and Miss Margaret Della Meade are mentioned in a note noting the Christmas holiday plans. Meade has been visiting Clarke Bailey in North Carolina and is expected to return home in Clarke for the holidays.

Margaret Della Meade Miss Clarke Bailey North Carolina Clarke

Safety Council Is Formed Here

A Safety Commission is formed with a plan to join the National Safety Council. A motion to request contributions from service clubs to cover expenses was approved to fund the effort and support the newly formed Safety Commission.

Safety Council The Safety Commission National Safety Council

For Sale Florida Oranges and Grapefruit

Florida oranges five cents per bag and grapefruits also for sale. Contact Stephens City or Phil Bowmen by phone.

Florida Stephens City Phil Bowmen H. K. Dick Turkeys Stephens

Stephens City School Days Critics and Reporters

The Stephens City School Days feature critics Helen Pappas Rachel Welch and Hugh Orndorff with reporters Elva Bowers Cassandra Mudd Louise Perry Lillish Snyder Neva Yates Frank Brumback and James Lofton contributing coverage and notes from the event.

Helen Pappas Rachel Welch Hugh Orndorff Elva Bowers Cassandra Mudd Louise Perry Lillish Snyder Neva Yates Frank Brumback James Lofton

Christmas Spirit Across Nations and School News

An editorial on the universal joy of Christmas cites Phillips Brooks and traditions from Poland France Holland England and other lands. The issue also reports on a school Christmas party plan with pupils drawing names for ten cent gifts and a recap of seniors, class activities, a basketball result, and Safety Patrol setup in Stephens.

Phillips Brooks Poland France Nicholas Holland England Dicken Doris Virginia Adams Kate Brucetown, Va Martin D Adams Clearbrook Brucetown Methodist Church Glee Club Home Economic Association Maynard Matthew Boyce Blondie Old Bethel Dorie M. Boyce Relief Relief Methodist Church Boys Athletic Association Central Finance Board Hobby Boy Scouts of Stephens Me R. E. Ayler

Freshman News and Christmas Plans at Stephens City High

The Freshman Class announces a score party for Friday December 22 with committees for Christmas tree decorations refreshments and party planning. Names listed include Harry Hart Roy Williams Louise Conn Billy Brumback Billy Devel Perry and others with Rose Cather Cassandra Mudd and Re- assigned to duties.

Harry Hartaa Roy Williams Louise Conn Billy Brumback Billy Devel Perry Aus Mauck Charlotte Wyant Avery Warren Christmas Carbaugh Rose Cather Cassandra Mudd

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock and Philadelphia Poultry Prices

Market quotations from Baltimore Chicago and Philadelphia show mixed price movements. Cattle hogs and sheep vary by weight and grade with steers around 8.00 to 8.70 in Baltimore, hogs mostly 5.55 to 6.00 in Chicago, and live poultry and eggs priced across Rocks Leghorns and Pekin ducks in Philadelphia.

Baltimore Baltimore Livestock Dept. Agro Bneicago Livestock Chicago Philadelphia U. S

Local Markets Extend Correct Typographical Errors

Local markets section notes that the markets are correct despite typographical errors that may appear in listings. The brief highlights market activity and possible errors in printed prices or item names.

New York Stock Market Mixed As Trading Dims

Leading stocks show a small rally but gains are limited with many issues unchanged or down. Investors cite light tax selling and a cloudy business outlook. notable supporters include Bethlehem Chrysler U S Rubber United Aircraft Glenn Martin Kennecott Westinghouse Southern Pacific and Pennsylvan ia.

New York Bethlehem Chrysler U 8. Rubber United Aircraft Glenn Martin Kennecott Westinghouse Southern Pacific Pennsylvania

Market closes mixed with transport and steel shares

The list shows closing prices for a range of US stocks and bonds including Anaconda Bethlehem Chrysler General Electric General Motors Goodyear International Harvester J Manville Kennecott Packard Penney Penn R R Republic Steel Southern R O of N J Texas Corp Union Pacific U S Steel and Western Union with varied changes across sectors including rail, metals, utilities, and consumer goods.

Anaconda B. and O Bethlehem Chrysler Con. Edison Cigar Elec Genl. Motors Goodyear Int. Har J. Manville Kennecott M. Ward Natl. Dairy Packard Penney (Jc Penn R. R Republic Steel Southern R O. of N. J Texas Corp Union Pac Steel Western Union Woolworth

Wheat futures rise to highest since 1937 on demand and drought

Wheat and grain prices jumped in Chicago trading as much as 3 1 4 cents, with December futures at 1.05 a bushel amid short-covering and expectations of smaller Argentine harvests. Cash grain prices varied, with No. 3 mixed wheat at 1.01 and No. 2 yellow soybeans near 1.16.

Chicago Argentina

Market Prices for Feed Grains and Wheat

Baltimore grain prices list feed grains with ranges for RED CLOVER RED TOP ALLIKE ALFALFA. Wheat No 2 red winter and corn values given at mills with No 2 wheat at 1.10 and corn 66 to 68 cents per bushel. Year ago wheat 68 and corn 45 cents.

Baltimore Winchester

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