Market Quotations and Leading Stocks in Quiet Session
Rail and steel wage tensions limited activity though transport shares held steady. Buyers remained cautious with the market clouded early but a settlement still possible. Omnibus Corp and Hercules Motors hit new 1943 highs while American Distilling edged up a point. leaders included U.S. Steel General Motors Chrysler U.S. Rubber Montgomery Ward Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft Kennecott. Lettered names noted Santa Fe N Y Central Southern Pacific Bethlehem General Electric Anaconda Allied Chemical and J I Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Omnibus Corp
Hercules Motors
American
U. S. Steel
General Motors
Chrysler
U. S. Rubber
Montgomery Ward
Douglas Aircraft
United Aircraft
Kennecott
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Southern Pacific
Bethlehem
General Electric
Ananconda
Allied Chemical
J. I. Case
Chicago Grain Quotations steady ahead of holiday
Chicago grain prices opened steady with slight moves as traders balanced end of year holiday trading. Wheat slipped up to 1-4 while oats rose to 1-2, rye ranged 1-4 lower to 1-8 higher with May and other contracts listed.
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Chicago
Want To Help A Soldier Then Help To Furnish The Winchester USO
Community drive mobilizes volunteers to stock and furnish the Winchester USO with essential comforts for service members. Donations of furniture bedding and supplies are urged to support morale and recovery programs for troops and veterans.
Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets Mixed Prices Dec 24
Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets show varied demand. Cattle and calves steady to unchanged with mixed grades. hogs slow to steady, 200-300 lb hogs around 14.30 in Baltimore and Chicago demand firmer with heavier weights up to 25% higher. Sheep near steady with lambs 14.50-15.50.
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Baltimore
Pouk
Baltimore Livestock
Neally
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Ddec
Russians repulse German tank offensive near Vitebsk
Moscow reports Baltic Army units storm outer defenses of Vitebsk as a German two day tank drive along a 400 mile front stalls. Red Army gains threaten the Vitebsk Polotsk rail line while Rokossovsky’s forces claim 57 German tanks destroyed and 1500 Nazi troops killed.
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London
Ivan C. Bagramian
Vitebsk
Moscow
Berlin
Red Army
Vitegsk
Polotsk
Zhlobin
Constantine Rokossovsky
Russell Whitacre Sustains Facial Injuries in Roadside Collision
Russell J. Whitacre, a Martinsburg carpenter, was cut about the face in a slight accident on the Northwestern Grade near Chamberville when a trailer truck failed to stop. A four stitch upper cheek wound under the right eye required treatment. Whitacre said an eastbound car passed the trailer, forcing him onto the shoulder where he sideswiped the trailer while returning to the road. Deputy Sheriff R. L. DeHaven investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberville
Russell J. Whitacre
Martinsburg
Whitacre
R. L. DeHaven
Orndorff Rites Held at Gravel Springs Church
Funeral services were held this afternoon at Gravel Springs Lutheran Church for Edward Luther Orndorff 70 a native of this county who died Tuesday in Roanoke Virginia The Rev E B Smith officiated and interment followed in the adjacent cemetery.
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Gravel Springs Lutheran Church
Edward Luther Orndorff
Roanoke
E. B. Smith
Betsy Baker Rites Held in Wardensville West Virginia
Funeral services for Betsy A. Baker age 69 were held at the late home in Wardensville. The Rev H P Stelling officiated. Burial followed in Wardensville Cemetery. Survivors include six children, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild and a sister Mrs Jennie Fitzwater.
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Wardensville
W. Va
Betsy A. Baker
H. P. Stelling
Wardensville Cemetery
Rail Engineers Move to End December 30 Strike
Railroad leaders announce they will issue orders to call off the strike set for December 30 for their two unions. They thank the President and White House officials for cooperation in wartime wage adjustments and say the decision will be bad news for Hitler and Hirohito. Johnston will issue orders canceling the strike tomorrow morning as top officials seek mediation for remaining railroad workers.
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Justice Byrnes
Vinson
White House
Hitler
Hirohito
Johnston
Unons
Americans Celebrate Christmas Amid War Turmoil In Jerusalem
Americans join Redeemer born observance and mark his birth with a large silver star. Dominion troops visit hallowed landmarks while seeking lodging. The city shows sparse Christmas visuals except for a green tree display organized by Mrs. L C Pinkerton at the Y M C A near Jeru salem.
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Redeemer
Hallowed
L. C. Pinkerton
U. S
Sharafat
Jerusalem
Christmas Services Background of City Holiday Observance
Winchester faced wartime constraints as Christmas approached with many church services listed for tonight and Christmas Day. The city enjoyed milder weather, rising temperatures expected, and busy travel from the bus terminal. The Palace Theatre party for children was canceled due to toy shortages while stores reported strong sales. Civic groups planned events for hundreds of youngsters and charitable baskets were distributed by Fellowship Club.
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Winchester
Santa Claus
Palace Theatre
Herman Hable
Palace
Fellowship Club
Elks
Rotary Club
Lions Club
O'Sullivan Company
Oscar Nebel Hosiery Company
Yorks Inn
Lamar Keen
Warner Brothers
Capitol Theatre
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Eisenhower Named Leader of Total Victory
President Roosevelt in a Christmas Eve radio address hailed Allied unity after Tehran Cairo and Teheran talks. He warned of heavy war casualties while urging continued resolve to win a just lasting peace and to deny Nazism and Prussian militarism a return.
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Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
Chester W. Nimitz
Hawaii
America
Washington
Roosevelt
Cairo
Teheran
Stalin
Churchill
Russia
Britain
China
United States
Germany
United Nations
Roosevelt Christmas Message Praises Armed Forces
In a Christmas Eve address Franklin D. Roosevelt extols service members abroad and emphasizes opportunities for education rehabilitation social security employment and enterprise at home. He praises General Marshall and Admiral King for guiding allied strategy and notes their historic military leadership.
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Ors
General Marshall
Ernest J. King
Mr. Roosevelt
Marshall
Admiral King
Christmas Services At John Mann Methodist Church
Christmas morning service at 6 a.m. led by Rev. E. H. Jackson will include a sermon and carols by the choir. Church School Christmas program follows at 8 p.m. Saturday. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mann Methodist Church
E. H. Jackson
Captain Davis Uses Chateau For Hospital
Captain James C. Davis of the Dental Corps, long with a field hospital in the Middle East, is now on a Mediterranean island where a French count's chateau is being used as a hospital.
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James C. Davis
Dental Corps
Middle East
Mediterranean Sea
Look Both Ways December Slogan Promoted By JBT
Winchester Junior Board of Trade launches Look Both Ways Before Crossing The Street safety campaign at city crossings and busy intersections. Thurman Mason says the motto warns shoppers to cross carefully during the holidays and aims to reduce accidents with school, civic groups, police cooperation and press and radio outreach. The month sees over 20 traffic arrest actions by city police for violations including running stop signs and reckless driving.
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Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Thurman Mason
Mason
Winchester
Trial Justice Court Disposes Baumgardner Case
The Court of Trial Justice W. E. Edwards disposed of the matter involving Charles B. Baumgardner. Baumgardner faced a speeding charge with a fine of $10 and $4 costs assessed.
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Court of Trial
W. E. Edwards
Charles B. Baumgardner
American U Boat Presumed Lost Grayling Missing at War
Washington reports the submarine Grayling is overdue and presumed lost after its last war patrol in the Pacific. Commanded by Lt Comdr Robert M Brinker the 65 crew are listed as missing with next of kin notified.
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Washinton
Grayling
Navy
Pacific
Graylings
Robert M. Brinker
Chicago
Margaret L. Brinker
Vallejo
Calif
Brinker
Park Ridge
U. S
Cenes
Mrs J W Praish Critically Ill In Gore Resident
Mrs J W Praish formerly of Gore is reported critically ill at the home of her daughter Mrs N B Shingleton located at 1006 South Cameron Street. The status was reported today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Praish
Gore
N. B. Shingleton
S. Cameron Street
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Stock Market Report
Grimms Radio Sales
E. Boscawen St
Just Dial
C. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
Corsant
Olga Stoker
Bugs Armstrong
Congcleam
W. B. Snider & Son
Marks
Kiev
Greenland
India
Miles Music Company
Russell Whitacre
Betsy Baker
Stephe Wis
Silco Cut Price Stores, Inc
Eisenhower
Congress
Miller’s Drug Store
John Mann
Capt. Davis
JBT
Trial Justice Court
Mrs. Parish III
Poultry CO
N. Cameron ST
Crosen’s Produce
Wm. Swimley
Mgr
Millers Hardware
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Raylas
F. N. Rundio
Wender
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