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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1939
Page
5
Suburban theatre manager ads that admission is payable only by those who think it worth the night. Less than half a dozen failed to pay after the performance at Philad. on January 3.
Treasury report shows receipts of 5.9 million dollars and expenditures of 26.5 million for the period ending December 29 1938. Gross debt stands at 39.43 billion dollars, reflecting an increase from the prior period.
Public auction set for Saturday January 14 1939 in Winchester Virginia of 107 acres of land on both sides of Apple Pie Ridge Frederick County with 100 acres planted in apples and 25 inter-planted with peaches. Improvements include a six room bungalow barn packing shed and tenant house. One third cash with balance in two equal annual installments at six percent interest subject to court confirmation. Special commissioners Shenandoah Valley National Bank executors and Clark M Smith clerk certify bond filed.
Baltimore market notes show varied prices for apples, potatoes, poultry, and butter with Delights and Staymans among apples and Katahdins and Maine potatoes. Philadelphia and Baltimore markets list live poultry, dressed poultry, and egg values, while Chicago reports lower hogs and weak sheep amid mixed cattle activity and notable price ranges.
Markets page notes daily corrections for typographical errors in local market listings. The Scar disclaims responsibility for any misprints while providing sequential price and item details.
New York trading opened with declining aircraft securities as investors questioned government rearmament plans. Rails posted modest gains while steels and motors fell fractionally. Volume fell to about 1.3 million shares as brokers cited technical factors in the broader rebound.
Funeral services for Daniel Franklin Kern veteran Frederick county school teacher who died at his Gore home were held yesterday at 2 pm at the Church of Christ in Winchester. Burial followed in Winchester with Modern Woodmen of America rites. Rev. S J Goode and Rev. C H Anderson conducted the service. Pallbearers were M C Garvin W J Muse Harry Windle Charles Prank Russell Hook Edgar LaFollette. Honorary pallbearers included M M Lynch Leslie D Kline and Dr C R Anderson.
Dr Wunder cited observers predicting a new world war in 1939 with a 40 000 plane air force facing democracies. He warned devastation beyond description and a war touching every home, noting US costs from WWI and urging citizen involvement to defend democracy. Attendees included guests from Winchester and nearby communities.
A new year buying movement pushes wheat futures to the highest in five months with prices above 70 cents a bushel for the first time since August. Mar 70 1/8, May 70 3/4, July 70 7/8, Sept 71.4. Cash grain also listed with mixed samples and prices across wheat corn oats and soybeans.
Miss Ethel Wilkinson hosted a quiet evening for friends near town. Guests included Miss Elise Hill and Mrs. J. S. Biggs family follow with Mildred Sherman returning to Philadelphia. Various visitors and departures tied to Charlottesville, Hagerstown, Washington, and Fredericksburg areas are listed with host homes and schools involved.
Common Council approves the 1939 budget subject to a public hearing at 7 30 p m on January 12 1939. Citizens may protest any item. items become final unless challenged prompting possible reopening of discussion before final adoption. The summary lists 1938 and 1939 budget figures.
Mrs. Carrie Wolf remains home ill. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eckhardt and daughter Janet return to Warrenton from visiting Mr. Eckhardt’s parents, the Charles Eckardts. Virginia Massie Missionary Society met at 3 pm with Mrs. R. E. Miller. Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Carper and Susan Walton were weekend guests of Mrs. C. W. Clapsaddle in Roanoke. Mr. Robert Reid of Baltimore spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harry. Dr. R. K. Butler has been in town ten days with Mrs. Butler and children. Mrs. Frank Clark and Grace Woodson visited parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Williams at Oakland and returned to Washington, D. C. They were accompanied by Mr. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Board and daughter Rosalie of Point Marion, Pa., are guests of Mrs. L. I. Board. Mr. and Mrs. John Haske hosted New Year’s guest Miss Margaret Madigan of Washington, D. C. Little Betty Clark Halzsha has returned to Baltimore after holidays with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Wilkinson.
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