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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1948

Page

2

Fuller and Sullivan Meet in Feature Battle Thursday

Georgia Fuller and Johnny Sullivan, two of Washington's top amateurs, clash in the feature bout of the Conrad Hoover Am- bog Legion post boxing show at the Farmer's Livestock Exchange arena 50 west of the city. They weigh about 160 pounds for a grudge fight expected to deliver action while other bouts include 4 round semi and three 3 round prelims featuring local and nearby boxers.

Georgia Fuller Johnny Sullivan Washington Conrad Hoover Sullivan Fuller Coal Or of Ken Davey Stofles Billy Mathews Rockville

Auction Notice for Property and Livestock Sale

Sales Directory item dated January 17 at 1 PM lists J. M. Markle as trustee selling horse farming implements household goods and other items north of Winchester and south of Route 522 in Fahnes Lane.

J. M. Markle Winchester Fahnes Lane

Local boxing card features 126 pound duel and local pair

Garner of Wilmington faces three rounders while Joe Dunn of Washington meets Lew Miller of Baltimore in the 126 pound division. Local bouts include Billy Bomber Grimes versus Bobby Tiger Moten with 170 pound limits and Hunchy Smith versus Body Cook near 150. Intermission shadow boxing by Bobby Woodard of Washington accompanies his vocal performances.

Garner Wilmington Joe Dunn Washington Lew Miller Baltimore Billy Grimes Bobby Tiger Moten Hunchy Smith Body Cook Motten Bobby Woodard Legion Woodard

Philadelphia Looms as Louis Bout Site

Philadelphia today loomed as a probable site for a title bout between heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott next summer. Promoter Herman Taylor said after a conference with the handlers and Louis that he had offered to hold the match at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium in June between the Republican and Democratic national conventions.

Philadelphia Joe Louis Joe Walcott Herman Taylor Louis Philadelphia Municipal Stadium

Local Market Prices and Daily Grain Bids

Local markets list daily prices for feed grains and commodities. Details include corn meal bags, No. 2 red winter wheat delivered in city per bushel, yellow ear corn bids, barley and soybeans per bushel, various egg feeds and mash, mixed feed, scratch feed, and butter products with regional price ranges.

C. Ske City

Agriculture Dept Markets Division Poultry Prices Reported

Prices paid by dressing plants in Winchester area for No 1 quality poultry and related birds. U S Grade A extra large 59 dozens. large 57. medium 51. standards 50. pullets 42. trades 42. Heavy breed hens over 4 lbs 30 31 cents per lb. Leghorn hens 20 21. Broilers over 3 1 2 lbs 37 38. under 3 1 2 lbs 35 36. Red broilers under 3 1 2 lbs 36 37. over 3 1 2 lbs 38 39. Leghorn broilers 24 25 per lb. Old roosters and stags 12 13 cents per lb. Guineas 35 each. All hens turkeys 48. Young toms 38. Cracks and checks 42.

U. S Winchester

Wheat, corn, and soybeans open lower on Chicago Board

Hedging pressure pushed wheat down at the opening on the Chicago Board of Trade. Feed grains fell as live hog values slipped. Opening prices show March wheat at 2.95, May 2.87 1 2, July 2.58, and soybeans March at 4.09 with January and May soybeans around 26.50 and 26.45.

Chicago Board of Trade Lord

Coir Rope Noted For Buoyancy And Rot Resistance

Cordage spun from coconut husks is praised for its buoyancy and resistance to rot despite being less strong than other ropes. The observation highlights coir’s suitability for marine and outdoor uses where floating and durability matter.

Market Quotation Surplus From Baltimore and Chicago Livestock

Market reports show apples and produce prices in Baltimore with light receipts and few sales, and livestock movement in Baltimore and Chicago. Cattle, hogs, and sheep markets vary with steers and cows mixed, prices up to 29.50 for top steers, hogs near Friday’s lower range, and feeders and calves showing mixed results amid modest demand.

Baltimore Va. W. Va Jonathans

Market winners and laggards in New York trading

In New York on January 5 individual favorites edged upward while many leaders faltered. Prominent movers included Pennsylvania Railroad, New York Central, U S Steel, General Motors, American Woolen and Paramount Pictures. Several stumblers were Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, Goodrich, Goodyear, Schenley, American Can and Mission Corp.

New York Pennsylvania Railroad N. Y. Central U.S. Steel General Motors American Woolen Paramount Pictures Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Goodrich Goodyear Schenley American Can Mission Corp

Hens Broilers Up Two Cents Eggs Drop Three

Dealers in Winchester raised prices paid to producers for heavy breed hens and broilers by two cents per pound while eggs fell by three cents per dozen. cattle: 32 choice heifers to 357, medium to good 23-30, beef cows 17.50-20, cutters 15, weighty sausage bulls to 22, vealers to 32, stockers 22-25.50. Sheep: salable 6500 of 7000 total. lambs not sold early. Western wool-fed lambs above 26.75.

CHI Chicago Winchester

Answers To Daily Quiz From Page Four

The list presents quiz answers including Eniwetok Atoll six sided and Commodore Stephen Decatur with references to Christmas travels and the European Recovery Program. The entry intermingles corrected responses with stray fragments and incomplete lines.

Eniwetok Atoll George Washington Grandview Commodore Stephen Decatur

Current Biographies In Handley Volume

A review notes Current Biography 1946 volume added to The Handley Library. It covers 319 biographies and obituaries from 1946, with over 100 government figures, leaders in education, literature, business and other professions, plus a seven year index and photograph references.

Handley Library United States United Sta Curent

Russia and World War III a Warning to Freedom Lovers

The author reflects on Soviet actions and warns freedom supporters about looming danger. He recalls 5,265,800 Soviet war dead in World War II and argues against urging a military war on Russia, claiming World War III would threaten civilization and nations.

Panay Pearl Harbor Russia

Local license plates prompt action on registration cards

In a notice from the local license agent Andrew Bell motorists are advised to secure the necessary form for advising the Division of Motor Vehicles. The prompt action is urged as printing of registration cards is already underway and timely submission is needed.

Division of Andrew Bell

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