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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
8
Baltimore markets show cattle and hogs steady to lower with lighter demand. Grain and dairy items listed include flour, corn products, and butter with price ranges across multiple grades and bag sizes.
Local market page shows wholesale prices for flour corn and various feeds. Prices cover 98 and 48 pound bags, sacks of 24 and 12 pounds, shelled corn, cracked corn and mash, corn meal, screenings bran middlings and dairy and mixed feeds. Also listed are feeds for poultry and birds with assorted weights and prices.
New York stock activity showed mixed moves with little overall change as year end shifts and tax selling influenced holdings. Bonds grains cotton swung unevenly while rubber and zinc rose. currencies were steady and the readout lists ratings for Allied Chemical to Woolworth across major shares.
Chicago reports sharp gains in rye and wheat as end of lake navigation and limited stocks boost speculative buying. Prices climb across futures with Dec and May contracts for wheat, rye, corn, oats, and soybeans, while cash grain in Chicago and Baltimore shows small or steady moves. Winchester and Smill deliveries anchor local pricing.
Reports from the Cagayan valley flood area list 74 dead and 166 missing with damage estimated over 2 million dollars.
City manager A M Field announced improvements at two crossings on the Cumberland Valley Railway and North Loudoun Street. Heavier rails and guard rails are being laid and asphalt applied to reduce roughness and maintenance. Amherst Street crossing is also slated for improvement next year.
A yearly subscription offer for The Winchester Evening Star priced at 3.00 by mail and 4.00 by carrier. The ad promotes long lasting value, daily use, and family appeal as a memorable gift option.
The trustee will offer at public sale on January 4 1937 at 11 AM a lot at 40 feet by 108 feet on the east side of Gray Avenue in Winchester Virginia. The property includes a dwelling and modern conveniences. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments with bonds, interest semiannually, payable from sale date, secured by deed of trust and insurance.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on December 8 1936 Mildred May Gladhill sues Oscar Treford Gladhill for divorce mensa et dette on desertion. The defendant must appear within ten days after publication to protect his interest. The order is to be published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star and posted at the court and mailed to the defendant.
James A. Shipe 24 and Philip J. McGann 19 escape serious injury when their car crashes into a Baltimore and Ohio freight train at the Franklin Street Crossing in Cumberland Maryland. Heavy fog blankets the city delaying traffic as Rotary Club members attend a luncheon with new members and international greetings during the afternoon program.
Mr Eddy described a meeting with the Duke of York later attended a reception in Europe where the duke was named Grand Master of Masons for Scotland. Dr G Murray, linked to the Versailles treaty crafting, spoke on world attitudes toward the treaty.
The Frederick county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved transferring 2653.35 dollars from four completed projects to Route 654 at Greenspring near Cedar Grove. The move, urged by resident engineer William C. Poston, aims to fund a Farm to Market WPA project pending available relief labor. The board also reappointed I Fred Stine as county agent and approved Miss Elizabeth Farar's home demonstration report.
ZaSu Pitts does not utter her trademark Ohh dear in RKO Radio's The Plot Thickens. She attempts to rehearse the line but cannot sound right. Imitators will need another Pitts trick if she forsakes the best known quiver.
Decor ideas for Christmas lighting with laurel outlines on gables a blue floodlight moonlight effect carol singers from board cutouts and lanterns. The piece suggests outdoor tree shapes shadow decorations window boxes blue lights on columns and weatherproof wiring for festive illumination.
Denver reports Edward Spangenberger urges recovering from drunken excesses by resting in softly colored rooms, ivory or blue, avoiding loud wallpaper. He notes a 45 year study of color mood impact and serves as a director of the International Society of Master Painters and Decorators, based in Wichita Kansas.
Miss Margaret Layman faced trial for stealing turkeys from Mr. Grim’s farm near Stephens City. The Frederick Circuit Court began proceedings at 3 o’clock after arguments and a jury was expected to be formed. Two co defendants were convicted, each receiving five years in the case.
Dr. Allen, vice chair, led a heavy radio publicity campaign with nationwide broadcasts. H. Clay deGrange serves as secretary treasurer and brings strong qualifications. Read directed last year’s festival and will be aided by three new assistants this year. Riley raised funds through a vigorous campaign, including distant and foreign contributors. Executive committee includes Byrd, Cooper, Bosserman, Williams, Robinson, Arthur, Read and others.
N B Grove longtime wholesale merchant and former noble grand of Madison Lodge No 6 IOOF died after declining health. Survived by daughter Mrs Sylvester M Davis and sister Mrs Gilbert Printz. Funeral from North Braddock street residence at 3 pm with Rev George W Stover officiating and Mount Hebron Cemetery burial. Madison Lodge to handle grave service. pallbearers named.
The document lists attendees Jr Lester Arnold Garland R. Quarles W R Legge Peyton Marshall McSherry Lupton and D J Howard attended todays meeting. Also present were Fred Read Clarke Cooper WwW PR Branch D J Howard Peyton Marshall L D Arnold J V Arthur J P Arthur Quarles and McSherry Lupton.
The report describes Duke’s potential Christmas shopping visit to Vienna and possible nights at clubs linked to Wallis Simpson. Doubts about meeting Mrs Simpson fade as divorce from Ernest A Simpson nears final on April 27. Observers note lighter castle guard vigilance and Edward's lively ninepin games with a baron, baroness, and an unidentified companion.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1210 B offers a simple cut with full sleeves and a flower pot pocket. Bias binding outlines collar and sleeves for bright contrast, darts cinch the waist, and sizes 14 through 42 fit busts 32 to 42 inches.
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