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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1939

Page

7

Baltimore and Philadelphia Market Quotations in Early January

Market reports list prices for produce, apples, poultry, and eggs in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Details include Delights like Delicious and York apples, various potato and yam baskets, and live poultry values. cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs prices are given by U.S. Department of Agriculture and local markets.

Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks Baltimore Liestock Baltimore U. S. Dept. Agri

Local Markets Report Cites Daily Market Corrections

The Star notes that local markets are corrected daily to reflect accurate pricing while acknowledging potential errors may occur in other market listings.

The Star

Stock Market Report Faces Inflation Risk and Steel Rally

New York January 6 stocks rise in early trading as steels and utilities lead a rebound after Thursday’s retreat. Bonds and commodities firm with the British pound rallying in response to Bank of England action. Investors weigh the upcoming federal budget and possible inflationary effects while a list of stock quotes shows gains and firming values.

Victor Eubank New York Steels Motors and Utilities Bank of England Ined British Equalization Fund Wall Street Congress Can Smel A. T Cigar Elec Genl Motors Goodyear Int. Har J. Manville Kennecott M. Ward Republic Steel Southern O. of N. J Corp Union Pac Steel Va.-Car Western Union Woolworth

Futures and Cash Grain Prices Edge Slightly Higher

Chicago and other markets show a fractional wheat decline followed by a rally as mills and elevators absorb losses. Cash corn and export demand support steadying prices while soybeans and oats move with regional variations. Closing quotes touch wheat around 69 to 70 cents in Chicago futures, corn near 53 cents, oats near 30 cents, with lard futures climbing. Cash grain reports note no cash wheat sales in Chicago and varied bids for corn, oats, barley, soybeans, and seeds.

Chicago Chicago Cash Grain Illinois Baltimore Jan. G Winchester

Week of Prayer Services To Be In Grace Church

Winchester Ministerial Association schedules a five night prayer series at Grace Lutheran Church from January 9 to January 13 at 7 30 pm. Local ministers deliver talks each evening with speakers from Martinsburg Charles Town Middleburg and Hagerstown.

Grace Church Winchester Ministerial Association Grace Lutheran Church J. H. Haley Methmane Episcopal Church South Charles Town R. Diehl D. D The Presbyterian Church Martinsburg W. Va D. Campbell Mayer Episcopal Church of Middleburg Robert B. Nelson F. Berry Plummer United Oo Church of Hagerstown

Fewer Revenue Cars Are Loaded in 1938 Decline

The Association of American Railroads reported 30 468 544 revenue freight cars loaded in the United States in 1938, down 7 201 920 cars or 19.1 percent from 1937 and 15 409 480 cars or 33.6 percent from 1930. Grain and grain products rose 10 percent from 1937 while other classifications fell. Decreases ranged from 2.6 percent in livestock to 61.7 percent in ore.

Washington Association of American Railroads United States

Miss Sheppard Reports Hitler Pictured As Kind Man In Germany

Miss Martha Sheppard of Winter Haven Florida told the Rotary Club about Germany under Hitler noting restricted press and speech amid popular leadership. She spoke of youth military training in Munich the Munich treaty delay and Germany’s road building and propaganda scholarships abroad while condemning Jewish oppression and contrasting German and European attitudes. She also described Mussolini’s baby Fascists and an upcoming inter city Rotary meeting invitation from Martinsburg.

Germany Hitler Rotary Club Martha Sheppard Winter Haven Florida Europe Fuehrer Munich Miss Sheppard United States Czechoslovakia Roumania Switzerland Italy Mussolini Sheppard K. B. Green Baltimore Robert Williams Martinsburg Winchester Club

Miss Conrad to Be Married in New York Church

Miss Georgia Geddes Conrad of this city will wed Mr. Taylor Pierce of New York at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon in the Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York. The couple announced their engagement months ago. Miss Conrad is the daughter of Col Bryan Conrad of the State Conservation Commission, Richmond. Her mother was the former Miss Geddes of California.

Georgia Geddes Conrad Taylor Pierce New York Church of the Heavenly Rest Winchester Miss Conrad Col Bryan Conrad State Conservation Commission Richmond Miss Geddes California Major Holmes Conrad

Indian Agent Beaten To Death At Ranpur Palace

A mob carrying slaves beat to death Major Reginald Louis Bazalgette, political agent of Orissa, near the Rajah of Ranpur's palace. He fired on the demonstrators when they refused to disperse, killing two rioters.

Cuttack India Reginald Louis Bazalgette Orissa Ranpur Bazalette

Effort Made To Adjust Boston Truck Strike

The day-old strike by over 5 000 Boston truck drivers and helpers disrupted 400 firms. Employers and the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration sought settlement of wage differences as thousands of tons of foodstuffs faced spoilage and raw materials lay on wharves along the waterfront.

Boston State Board of Conciliation New England

Notice to creditors of Edwin Michael estate deceased

All persons owing the estate of the late Edwin Michael and those with claims against the estate are instructed to present them to Taylor L. Barr Sergeant Administrator of E. 1-361 Edwin Michael Deceased for settlement.

Edwin Michael Taylor L. Barr

23 of 603 Fail To Report Again

Montgomery officials said 23 of 603 Christmas parolees have not returned, a record since 1927. Governor Bibb Graves faces criticism as 15 white and 8 Black men violated the honor pledge. Lashes await parole violators when caught.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves

Mooney Plans Freedom Bid After Likely Pardon

Thomas J. Mooney, likely to receive a pardon from Governor Culbert Olson tomorrow in Sacramento, vows to devote his life to winning freedom for Warren Billings as he exits San Quentin. Mooney said he will dedicate the rest of his life to the cause if needed.

San Quentin Calif Thomas J. Mooney Culbert L. Olson Sacramento Mooney Warren Billings

Westinghouse Restores Wages as Industry Surges

The Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co restores a ten percent wage cut for 6,000 of its 15,000 workers citing improved business conditions. Pittsburgh mills lift output over 15 percent since New Year as steel and other industries join a broader activity surge.

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Pittsburgh Mills

Taxicab Drivers Return To Posts In New York

New York taxicab drivers ended a three day strike and returned to work after elections to choose a bargaining agent. John G. Moore of the State Labor Board supervised polling and reported the Transport Workers' Union CIO chosen for six of the 28 ballots involved.

New York John G. Moore State Labor Board Transport Workers’ Union CIO

Monastic Frock Pattern for Girls 10 to 16

Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1661 B offers a two piece monastic dress design for girls ages 10 to 16. Described as flattering with a high waist and gathered skirt, the pattern uses a yoke and round collar, and calls for soft fabrics and specific yardage for sizes 10 through 16.

Barbara Bell

Budapest Reports Bombardments Continued From Page One

Budapest reports ongoing hostilities along the Czecho Slovakia Hungary frontier with sporadic violence and arrests. The Hungarian radio broadcasts regular bulletins while civil links to Munkacs falter and authorities warn of possible military rule. Prisoner reports cite Czech and Moravian soldiers. Hungarian casualties include four officers and five soldiers, with one Czech armored car seized.

Ukraine Czecho- Slovakia Hungary Vienna Munkacs Budapest Bohemia Moravia Szentivanyi Bela Dudinszky Dudinszky

Chicago thief confess after long delay over stolen fur

A package to the police in Chicago was opened by Sergeant Thomas Meagher revealing a fur neck piece and a note claiming the fur was stolen from a store in 1937. The thief’s guilty conscience reportedly spurred action after more than a year.

Chicago Thomas Meagher

Lodge Installs Members at Winchester Camp Modern Woodmen

Winchester Camp of Modern Woodmen of America held its annual installation ceremony in Odd Fellows hall with officers J D Cammer J C Cammer O L Tevalt W W Hawkins J W Cammer Whitacre Snapp A Lake and Rev J Goode. The camp marked the order s 56th anniversary with brief talks as 21 Kirby Camp members from Kirby W Va attended.

Winchester Woodmen of America Odd Fellows’ Hall J. Bina J. D. Cammer J. C. Cammer O. L. Tevalt W. W. Hawkins J. W. Cammer Whitacre

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