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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1937

Page

7

Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock Markets Report

Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes show cattle and calves mostly steady to lower with light demand, hog prices firm to higher on mixed weights, and sheep firmer for fat lambs. Philadelphia quoted live poultry and dressed prices with varied poultry grades, while Chicago reports higher hogs and steady cattle, with limited supply and ongoing demand.

Baltimore Baltimore Livestock U. S. Dept. Agri Philadelphia U.S Chicago U. S

Local Markets Prices for Flour Corn and Feeds Noted

Local wholesale and retail markets list flour and corn prices by bag size and brand. Includes patent brand flour, course cracked corn old, shelled corn, various feeds, butter, and hog, sheep, and lamb notes with price ranges.

Kasco Seeee Ehesaca Aeu Ernie Isis Geeveesees Ead Ee Gene FLO Iveinte Ee Ecient

Stocks Climb As Automobiles Lead Market Rise

New York traders saw a broad upswing with several issues advancing. Motors and steels sided with selling pressure amid GM plant strikes and cautious outlooks. World auto sales in December set a record as aircraft shares surged on strong military and private orders.

New York Motors and Steels General Motors Wright Aeronautical

Wheat and Grain Prices Slide on Snow Outlook

Chicago market slips as anticipated snow in winter wheat regions supports crops. Reports show R. O. Cromwell citing U S farm wheat reserves at 140 million bushels while prices for wheat, corn, oats, soy beans and barley move lower with various futures quotes and cash grain figures in major markets.

Chicago Spain R. O. Cromwell United States Lord Baltimore

Officers Check Trucks On Route 11 Near Stephenson

State Officer R E Bayliss and five Interstate Commerce Commission representatives checked truck weights on Route 11 near Stephenson Virginia. Three trucks were found over weight. One truck belonged to Holmes Gruber of Stephenson driven by Harry Marple. The other two trucks were owned by Plumly Lumber Company.

R. E. Bayliss Inter- State Commerce Commission Route 11 Stephenson, Va Holmes Gruber Stephenson Harry Marple Plumly Lumber Company

Sweeping Influenza Rise Across Regions Reported

The Associated Press notes a nationwide surge in influenza and pneumonia infections. New York logged 299 deaths in a week and 1 814 cases overall, while Chicago reported 710 deaths since December. Authorities expect a decline next week as the outbreak wanes in four to five weeks.

Associated Press United States New York Health Department Chicago Atlanta New Orleans Miami Jacksonville Little Rock Arkansas W. B. Grayson Monette Ark New England Maine Vermont Connecticut Health Commissionr Spokane Wash Oregon San Francisco J. C. Biger North Dakota Health Department of Far N. D South Dakota Milwaukee John P. Koehler

Recapitalization plan for Hupp Motor Co announced

Hunton IV, counsel for the Hupp Motor Car Corporation, says stockholders at an adjourned Richmond meeting favor a recapitalization to permit 1937 model production. The plan would swap four old shares for one new $1 par stock and may issue more shares to raise capital. A special meeting was adjourned to January 28 for lack of a quorum.

Richmond Hunton, IV Hupp Motor Car Corporation Board of Directors Hunton

Estate appraisals filed in Corporation Court show values

Appraisals list the estates of T. W. Harrison and Nellie C. Harrison. T. W. Harrison’s estate is valued at 11177.63 dollars with appraisers H R Kern Jr J H Yost and H K Benham. Nellie C Harrison’s estate is valued at 12994.19 dollars with appraisers Lewis N Barton Jae M Glass and Dorothy W Reen.

T. W. Harrison H.R. Kern, Jr J. H. Yost H. K. Benham Nellie C. Harrison Lewis N. Barton Jae M. Glass Dorothy Wreen

Fines Levied in Police Court for Christmas Eve Assault

Judge D L Weems fined John M Triplett $20.25 and costs and John M Triplett Jr $9 and costs while Edna Togans paid $20.25 and costs for an assault on truck driver Thomas Kirby on Christmas Eve. Edna Togans accused knife use. Kirby suffered a severely cut arm. John Ward, charged with assault by Triplett, was acquitted.

D. L. Weems John M. Triplett John M. Triplett, Jr Edna Togans Thomas Kirby Kirby John Ward Triplett

Woodstock Council Sets New Provisions On Gambling And Water

Woodstock town officials told residents that gambling devices may be illegal despite licenses as Mayor Hugh Morrison was ordered to investigate. The water main from North Mountain now delivers over a million gallons daily, with some rural taps unauthorized and to be rectified. Youth bicycle riders prompted calls to enforce sidewalk safety, urging parental cooperation to curb auto-pedestrian hazards.

Woodstock Woodtock Hugh Morrison Little Stony Creek Corporal Consolidated Oil. Company

Winchester figures plan to attend Shenandoah Valley meeting

It was learned today that Andrew Bell, secretary of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce, and Eugene R. Branch, manager of the George Washington Hotel, plan to attend the annual meeting of Shenandoah Valley, Inc. The event will be held Monday, January 18, at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton, Virginia.

Andrew Bell Winchester Chamber of Commerce Eugene R. Branch George Washington Hotel Shenandoah Valley, Inc Stonewall Jackson Hotel Staunton

Packard Displays Four New Models

Packard Motors showcases four price range models including a new six cylinder compact priced around 980 to 1098 dollars delivered in Winchester. The lineup features the popular eight cylinder Model 120 the super eight and the twelve cylinder flagship noted for its distinction in the American market.

H. G. Sikes Packard Motor Car Packard Winchester

Aides Named for VMI Coach Hubert Future Staff

Virginia Military Institute announces head coach Allison Pooley Hubert will propose Russ Cohen as his first football assistant with Albert B. Elmore Carney Laslie and Paul Bryant as others. Appointment awaits athletic council approval and in person appearance. Hubert succeeds Bill Raftery.

Richmond Allison “Pooley Hubert Virginia Military Institute Russ Cohen University of Mincinnati Albert B. Elmore Alabama State Teachers College Carney Laslie Blythesville Ark Paul Bear) Bryant University of Alabama Athletic Council Cohen Louisiana State Cincinnati Lexington Jack Alexander Duke Harry Montgomery North Carolina Ralph Fouriel Buckwell William C Bill) Raftery

Opequon Group Presbyterian Sunday Schedule Published

Rev. Allen Jones pastors the Opequon Group Presbyterian with Cedar Cliff and Round Hill services. Sunday School at Cedar Cliff 9.30 a.m. supervised by F Estes Kline. Round Hill Sunday School 10 a.m. supervised by J E Lupton. Christian Endeavor 6.45 p.m. Evening preaching at 7.30 p.m. by the pastor.

Allen Jones Cedar Cliff Vaucluse F. Estes Kline Round Hill J. E. Lupton Christian Endeavor

Racing Autos Deal Sparks Tacoma Captivity Speculation

The Mattson family awake during a late night drag of federal agents and police activity fueled talk that Charles might be released from a 12 day captivity. Tacoma police deny knowledge of the federal moves while agents exit after a hurried trip. Rumors also swirl about an island in American Lake 12 miles south of Tacoma.

Page One Mattson Charles Tacoma Bureau of Investigation American Lake

Strikes End At Philadelphia Plant After Move Report Doubt

About 500 filling station attendants strike continues as B and B Dye Works workers in Philadelphia return to their posts after a Wednesday sit down. The firm assured the workers the move report is untrue and operations will stay.

B & B Dye Works Philadelphia Bordentown N. J

Fire Company Mourns Frederick M Affleck Duke Devoted Member

A fire company notes the death of Frederick M Affleck known as Duke, calling him a loyal truck driver and engine house keeper who faced hazards for community safety. The resolution honors his home life and service, with minutes to be published and a family notice. Funds for a fire hall will be sought only through the executive committee.

Fred M. Affleck Frederick M. Affleck Sarah Zane Fire Company Duke Fam W. Lee Esher E. C. Lupton Philip O’rear George Sumption

Body of British Girl Mutilated In Peiping Ditch

Pamela Werner a 17 year old daughter of E T C Werner a British resident in Peiping was found dead in a ditch near the foreign settlement. Police say robbery and slaying followed by an attack by wild dogs. She had been missing since Thursday after ice skating. An inquest was set for tomorrow at Rockefeller Hospital.

Peiping China Pamela Werner E. T. C. Werner Rockefeller Hospital

Britain faces indemnity demand over diplomat's death

Belgium seeks indemnity and the body of Baron Jacques de Borchgrave after an alleged execution outside Madrid. A 48 hour ultimatum to the Madrid Valencia government looms with possible severance of diplomatic relations as the alternative. Germany also acts against Spain with ultimatums and seizures of ships in a volatile frontline in the civil conflict.

Belgium Jacques de Borchgrave Madrid Germany Valencia Straits of Gibraltar Ceuta

Death Summons Mrs Trovinger at Hagerstown

Mrs Cora Funkhouser Trovinger wife of E D Trovinger died at her home 109 South Locust street Hagerstown Md after a period of illness She was in her sixty fifth year born January 1872 and a daughter of the late William H and Alice B Funkhouser She is survived by her husband and one brother Harry Funkhouser Funeral arrangements had not been completed today.

Winchester Frederick County Cora Funkhouser Trovinger E. D. Trovinger South Locust Street Hagerstown

Relief Bill Reclassifies Agencies as Recovery and Relief

The bill classifies AAA expenditures and CCC as recovery and relief groups. Including non repayable funds spent since inception, total recovery and relief outlays reach nearly ten and a half billion dollars.

AAA CCC

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