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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1952

Page

3

Market Quotations New York Stocks Buoyant Railroads Lead Gains

New York stocks showed general buoyancy with railroads among the best gainers. Most advances were fractional to one or two points while losses were limited, led by American Telephone unchanged after yesterday's fall. The day featured notable advances for Union Pacific Santa Fe Illinois Central Standard Oil Anaconda Copper American Cyanamid Dow Chemical American Can U S Steel U S Rubber and International Harvester.

New York American Telephone Union Pacific Santa Fe Ilinois Central Standard Otl Nj' Anaconda Copper Dow Chemical American Can U 8 Steel U. S Rubber International Harvester

Chicago Grain Prices Open Firm on Board of Trade

Grains began the day firmer on the Board of Trade with slight trading activity. Wheat listed at Mar 2.57 1 2, May 2.55 3 8 1 2, July 2.47 5 8 3 4, Sep 2.49 1 4. Corn showed Mar 1.90, May 1.90 3 4 1 2, Sep 1.87. Oats Mar 94 1 2 5 8, May 93 3 8 1 2, July 89 7 8 90. Rye May 2.09 3 4 10, July 2.06 1 4. Soybeans Jan 2.95 3 4 96, Mar 2.93 1 2 92 3 4, May 2.9 3 4, July 2.89 3 4. Lard Mar 14 17 20, May 14 4 4 25, July 14 30 37.

Chicago Board of Trade Jly

Local Markets Corrected Daily By The Star

The Star notes daily market corrections and disclaims responsibility for topographical errors in listings.

Star

Agriculture Dept. Egg and Live Poultry Prices Today

The Agriculture Department lists current prices in the Winchester area for eggs and live poultry. Grade A eggs range from 57 cents for extra large to 40 cents for large, with other grades and sizes shown. Live poultry prices include heavy breed males at 4 1/2 cents per lb, leghorn broilers around 26 cents, heavy cocks about 10.8 cents, and hens and toms priced accordingly. Also noted are young and old guineas at 25 cents each and various oyster-type prices.

Winchester Bellaville Beltsville Toms -Raene Ee Ck Cecce

Baltimore Market Reports on Produce Poultry and Livestock Prices

Produce items steady with apples and pears up 2 1 2 inches across several varieties including Md Vermont Pa and Red Delicious. Potatoes and sweet potatoes show mixed gains, poultry market steady with demand for top quality. hogs and cattle steady to lower on several classes. Chicago and Baltimore USDA notes reflect overall price movements across meats and livestock.

Baltimore Usis Vermont McIntosh Golden Delicious Yorks Usis Md Goldens N. J. Goldens Nancy Halls Bkts USDA Chicago

Ransomed Flier's Father Dies in Syracuse

John J Swift Sr. died last night at St Joseph's Hospital nine days after his son Captain John J Swift Jr. arrived from Germany on emergency leave. Swift Sr. was 65, a retired railroad engineer. The son, one of four American airmen ransomed by the U S Government, had reached his bedside from a prison in Communist Hungary.

Syracuse N. Y John J Swift Sr Fler Hungary John J. Swift Jr United States St Joseph's Hospital Swift Germany

Crossword Puzzle Clue List From Daily Paper

A dense OCR style crossword clues page with numbered Across and Down hints including rail, measure, land unit, gem weight, kings, animals, body parts, and nautical terms. Some entries list Hindi or Celtic names, dates, or places while others show misread words and punctuation.

King of Bashan

Leap Year Peace For Bachelors On Mount Athos

New York humor piece outlines ten tips for single men facing 1952 marriage pressure. It suggests avoiding women by retreating to Athos in Greece, where no females are allowed, and recounts legends of denied access and a monk's intervention to keep bachelors isolated.

New York Eday South Sea Atho Athos Greece

Rites Yesterday For Mrs. McCormick

Funeral services for Mrs. Frank N. McCormick 75 died Tuesday at Winchester Memorial Hospital were held yesterday at 3 PM at 227 S Loudoun St. Rev Robert Whitten officiated with Capt Burl Wyatt of the Salvation Army assisting. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with out of town mourners listed from Front Royal Summit Point Edinburg Hanging Rock Mount Jackson and New Market.

Frank N. McCormick Winchester Memorial Hospital S. Loudoun St Robert Whitten Burl Wyatt Salvation Army Ed Goss B. E Russell Maynard Boyd Harry McCauley Harold March W. B. Johnson Ralph Cummines Mount Hebron Hilda Carrett Jones Front Royal Harvey Kercheval Summit Point W. Va Charlotte Carter Edinburg Lou Dobbs Hanging Rock W Va Joe Zirkle Mount Jackson Elmer Barnhart New Market

Funeral attendance noted for Hamp Ramey in Charles Town

Mr Earl Robertson Sr returned to 13 West Piccadilly Street from Charles Town West Virginia after attending funeral services for Hamp Ramey on Monday. Attendees included Mr Robertson, Mr and Mrs Earl Robertson Jr and Mrs Fleanor Cone.

Earl Robertson, Sr Piccadilly St Charles Town W. Va Hamp Ramey Robertson Earl Robertson, Jr Bieanor Cone

Last of 28 Bodies Removed from Crash

The final body from the Air Force C-47 crash on Arm er Mountain 65 miles northeast of Phoenix was brought to a Mesa mortuary. Medical corpsmen and civilians removed the remains from the 7,000-foot snow covered peak, finishing the operation in two days.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona Mesa Anz Willame Air Force Base Armer

Mayor Clowe Proclaims January Polio Fight Month

Winchester Mayor Clowe declares January as Polio Fight Month to support the 1952 March of Dimes drive from January 2 to 31. The proclamation urges all residents to contribute generously as polio cases rise and March of Dimes funds support patient care and research.

Clowe National Foundation of

Police Court John Kaufman Case From Front Royal

John Kaufman of Front Royal, age 29, appeared in police court charged with drunkenness. Bail set at $10.25 pending further hearing.

John Kaufman Front Royal

Warren May Enter Wisconsin Primary

Gov. Earl Warren may enter the Wisconsin primary to broaden his bid for the GOP presidential nomination. Backers say it would provide a national showcase, with potential clashes against Taft or Stassen. A loss could hurt his standing before the July convention.

Sacramento Calif Earl Warren Wisconsin Warren California Oregon Taft Ohio Harold Stassen Minnesota

Two Bandits Steal $50,000 From Toronto Bank

In Toronto suburb a bank robbery ends with about $50,000 taken by two men one wearing a false nose. Police say the pair waited inside for the 9 am vault time lock opening after tying up 18 employees and customers. They carried cash in two briefcases.

Toronto Ont Bank of Commerce

Twin Calves Arrive as Farmer Reports Growing Herd

Farmer Edwin Tauer of Sleepy Eye Minnesota notes his cattle herd is expanding fast with three sets of twins all arriving within a single month. “When the third set arrived I thought I might be seeing double,” he said.

Sleepy Eye Minn Edwin Tauer Tauer

Wesley Fellowship Seeks Growth Through Membership Drive

Robert Bosserman president of the Wesley Fellowship Braddock Street Methodist Church announces an every member canvass for the Sunday School. A committee led by Merlin Bly and Jo an Evans has distributed booklets and made personal calls to all Sunday School members. The goal is higher membership and fuller attendances in the new year with Bosserman to lead the first meeting at 9 45 am in the Young Adult Sunday School room and Roy Wickes to teach the lesson.

Robert Bosserman Wesley Fellowship Braddock Street Methodist Church Merlin’ Bly Joan Evans Roy Wickes

Hotel Suite Looted From Linda Darnell in New York

Film star Linda Darnell reported the theft of jewels valued at 9 500 dollars and a 3 000 dollar mink coat from her Warwick Hotel suite. Her maid Marguerite LeCesne found the loss after returning to the room. 15 to 20 pieces of jewelry were missing. police suspect entry via lock bypass or pass key.

New York Linda Darnell Darnell Marguerite LeCesne Warwick Hotel

Perfumed Writing Paper Sparks Sold Out Demand

London notes describe scented writing paper developed by a Scottish company that preserves its fragrance. It offers lilies roses gardenias or black narcissus scents to charm the absent boyfriend. Stocks sold out in two weeks after market release.

London

Red Cross Seeks Used Furniture After Fire

The Red Cross asks for donations of specific furniture pieces for a family burned out before Christmas. Needed items include a wood or coal range, several bureaus, living room furniture, and window shades. Donors may notify the Red Cross at 5412 for pickup.

The Red Cross

Berryville Soldier Leads Fund Drive for Japanese Widow

Berryville soldiers from the 61220 Air Base Wing collected donations for the family of Yamada Otoichi of Yahata City Japan after a fatal accident involving a five ton USA trailer. Sgt Claude W McGuinn and four other volunteers quickly organized a drive that raised 95.7 percent yen in two days for the widow and three children.

Claude W. McGuinn Berryville 6122Nd Air Base Yamada Otoichi Yahata City Japan 61220 Air Base Sgt. McGuinn

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Agriculture Dept Omps’ Funeral Home Daily Crossword France High Cragey Run Rom Naut Fio Alec Templeton Handley Auditorium Hal Boyle Oin Mens Mount Athos Mrs. McCormick Ramey Schmidts Bank GIVE Smalts & Son National Ave Seth Winchester’s OLD Strong Bank U.S W. Nelson Page Joan C. Blackburn Carl T. Cather Elsie Mathews Frank Armstrong, Jr National Fruit Product Company, Inc Harry F. Byrd, Jr Winchester Evening Star Allen T. Hawthorne Roward A. Rolland John L. Kater Benaam Attorney At Law Claude R. Cammer Valley Distributors, Inc Sloan Kuykendall Rarold G. Brown Jorn A. Rosenberger J. W. Rosenberger 4 Co., Inc Robert DR. Glaize Roy Harper Robert J. McNally, Jr Aarold G. Brown President Ralph N. Dorsey AL OB. McCormac, Jr Virginia Weelen Company Foward I. Williams Riverton Lime and Stone Co., Inc Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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