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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1931

Page

6

Corn Receipts Fall Off and Prices Advance

Chicago January 6 stock news reports corn receipts the smallest in months. Prices rise 3 1 8 cents on speculative buying of future deliveries as commissions note reduced farm movement but strong industrial demand rumors persist. Wheat, oats and provisions advance with mixed cash prices across Chicago Baltimore New York and Richmond markets.

Associated Press Chicago Commission House Argentina Australia Baltimore NEW York Poultry New York Lennery Richmond Lancaster Jersey City

Exports of Students After Holidays at Millwood Social Life

Millwood Virginia reports social life features after holidays and winter country homes closures. Guests over New Year include the Thropp family from Washington and several Meade Randolph and Burwell households. Numerous dinners and bowling gatherings mark the season at Annefield Moorings Glen Minturn and Ardmore.

Millwood William Bell Watkins Marie Baird Alvin Baird, Jr Marshall Ann Cooke Meade Lewis Burwell Meade, Jr Margaret Della Meade Jane Cary Randolph Scott ‘Thropp Marion Wilmer Thropp B. O' Randolph Nathaniel B. Page William Farrar William Potter Pitts

City council tightens water rates and plans hog pen crackdown

The council fixed water rates for the year and debated odor concerns from a gas plant. The sanitary committee proposed banning hog pens citywide, with a study of hog and chicken keepers and liaison with other towns. The water committee was asked to evaluate the Baker Miller water line and extension costs.

Allen Rosenberger Harper Julian W. Baker and Miller Brothers Baker-Miller Page Barr Water Committee Sale League of Virginia Municipalities E. W. Miller P. D. Plank Plank Donald L. Weems Revenue Chas W. A. Baker

Market summary fragment shows varied livestock and bids

Partial OCR notes list prices for sheep and lambs with regional references and arithmetic gaps. Mentions Baltimore Lancaster Jersey City entries and a down tick to 3.75 in some item, but data is incomplete and lacks clear event.

Apple Auction Is Omitted Due To English Fog

The weekly American apple auction at Liverpool was omitted because heavy fogbound conditions across England disrupted traffic and halted business. The Antonia steamer, carrying apples for today’s sale, was also fogbound at the port. Shipments to British ports for the week ending January 3 totaled 20 574 barrels 3922 boxes 4663 baskets with Liverpool London Southampton and Manchester reporting exports.

Liverpool Eng England G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company Antonia New York London Southampton Manchester

Richmonder nets 200 dollars for old copper cent

J D Martin of Richmond Va owns a $200 00 check paid by The Numismatic Company Dept 618 Fort Worth Texas for an antique copper cent. The firm offers readers a 4c illustrated coin folder and urges watching change for valuable coins stamps and bills.

J. D. Martin Richmond Numismatic Company Dept. 618 Fort Worth Texas Martin Mr. Martin

Last Rites For Mrs Newcome At Macedonia Church

Services were held at 2 oclock for Mrs Mary beth Peacemaker Newcome 55 who died at her son Daviders home near White Post Clarke county She survived by Irwin Newcome and children from a former husband Charles Peace maker Mary Peace maker Jessie Franklin David Luther and Letha Peacemaker all of Winchester Two stepchildren John Peacemaker and Delia Hicks and three Lofton brothers Also known as a loving mother to many friends and relatives

Macedonia Rch This County Marybeth Peacemaker Newcome Davider White Post Clarke County Alex and Mary Lofton Hardy County W. Va Irwin Newcome Charles Peacemaker Capon Bridge Mary Peacemaker Harrisburg Jessie Franklin David Luther Letha Winchester John Peacemaker Delia Hicks Whitacre William Lofton Moorefield James Lofton Charles Lofton Cumberland

Last Rites For M. M. Swimley

The funeral for the late M. M. Swimley, who died near Swimley station in Clarke county Virginia, will be held tomorrow at 11 oclock at Stone Chapel. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville. Survived by two daughters Katie Sweiger of New York City and Anna Cochran of Philadelphia, a son O. M. Swimley of this city, and granddaughter Lucy Brook McCloy of Swimley.

M. M. Swimley Swimley Station Clarke County Stone Chapel Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Swimley Katie Sweiger New York City Anna Cochran Philadelphia O. M. Swimley Lucy Brook McCloy

Canterbury Locals Share Visits and Health Updates

Canterbury locals report social visits among residents including Mrs. B A Rowland with Mrs. Hattie Jennings and Mrs. Lloyd Painter hosting Grace Albin of Winchester. Tom Perry shows improved health after pneumonia scare. Irene Fogle returns home from Winchester Memorial Hospital much improved. Susie Shryock sustains a leg wound from a rifle accident.

Canterburg B. A. Rowland Hattie Jennings Howard White Mack DeHaven Wendell Lomax Nellie Mae Painter E. L. Dovell Clyde Yancy Stephens City Susie Shryock Walker Bernard Rowland C. O. Rowland

Warner Brothers unveils new entertainment policy for Winchester

The local Warner manager announces a continuing season of top acts on stage and screen. First attraction is Van Arnam's Minstrels with Billy makers January 21-22, joined by Constance Bennett in Sin Takes a Holiday. Additional vaudeville acts including Davy Lee Sonny Boy and Frankies Varieties are planned, with two big stage attractions monthly and ongoing popular pictures like Abraham Lincoln and Min and Bill through January.

Thomas Warner van Arnam Billy Makers al Jolson Constance Bennett Dave Harris Frankie Earle Theatre Washington Abraham Lincoln Min Bill Joe ii. Bro

Fire Alarm Details Urged For Immediate Response

Fire company captains urge that callers state the character of the fire when giving alarms by telephone. This would often avoid dispatching all companies and speed up appropriate response.

Five Million Reported With No Employment Crisis Deepens

As drought relief debates unfold in Washington and Arkansas, calls grow for $15 million in food loans and Federal aid. Senators Heflin and Thomas threaten filibuster to push relief, while Red Cross and leaders brace for possible food riots and broader unemployment challenges. Public works funding for building construction is projected, with 85 to 90 million for labor and materials.

England Ark Red Cross Arkansas Senator Robinson Caraway Parnell Senate Thomas Oklahoma Heflin Alabama Oklahoma City House Melton McFadden House Banking Committee McKeown Democrat James A. Wetmore Ctir

Auto Show Prospects Fuel Car Buying Dreams

Shoppers across the region are invited to automobile shows to explore various models and imagine which car they would purchase. The event emphasizes hands on experience and practical choices for future buyers.

Dynamite hits church amid Danville strike area violence

In Danville a frame church in Newtown near Mill Settlement suffered heavy damage from a dynamite blast tied to anti union violence. No arrests were made and police reported no clues as Governor Pollard arrived to supervise state troops and aid investigations.

Dan River Riversidele F. A. Dail Lyl L. Moore Po- Neeman Leroy Thomason Pollard Danville Con Grubert Schoolfield O. Max Gardner North Carolina Khet

Warfare cannot last forever says nations must uphold morals

A fragmented remark argues that war will end when nations respect strong moral principles and seek durable peace. The speaker emphasizes unity and moral resolve as guiding forces beyond conflict.

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