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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
9
Agreement nears on supplying unoccupied France with condensed milk for children and wheat for Spain's hungry amid long negotiations. British opposition to food entering occupied areas remains a hurdle, but humanitarian aims drive a potential delivery of vitamins and staples to millions facing malnutrition and shortages.
Boston wool market news reports small quantities of medium territory wools moving at 5 to 8 cents, and 22 cents for combine quarter bien. Fleece wools were quiet and scarcer. Spot Australian merino wools showed improving demand at higher prices.
Berryville residents share updates on travel hospital recoveries and family visits. Individuals mentioned include Eddy Joyce Hobson McGehee Carter Ranson and family, Lieut Col Griffing and relatives, John W Shewbridge and Edna Ziler, F Ayler, C P Newcome, Virginia Harris, George Stalnaker, Annie Moore, Joyce Davis and R E Davis.
Realty transfers include M. M. Lynch to Harry Lynch for a strip of land north of Hands Boulevard between South Washington and South Braddock streets for $1. Virginia Conference Agency of Seventh Day Adventist to George H. Eagle for a lot and building on North side of West Cork Street between Main and Bracklock tons for $10. J. W. and wife to P. W. Lockhart for house and buildings at 1313 South Loudoun Street for $10. Nellie Ray Smith and husband to L. H. Grimm and P. B. Sullivan for a lot on West Leicester Street for $10. Frederick County transfers: Bryan Stotler and wife to Pred Baine and wife for a lot and bungalow in Sunnyside Addition northwest of Winchester on Route 7 for $10.
Two chimney fires occurred in Middletown causing concern but little damage. One at Thomas Thomas residence scorched paper and woodwork in a room. another at R L Long bungalow occupied by W R Lyle spread to rafters and was controlled by the Strasburg Fire Department.
Mr and Mrs Albert Bayliss hosted a New Year Eve party and dance for their daughter Mrs Lem Crim at the Virginia Tavern Gore with many local guests including the Crims Bayliss Anderson Morrison Triplett and other families. The gathering featured a bridge game and lively socializing among residents from Gore Berryville Capon Springs and nearby areas.
Wheat futures closed mixed with May at 87 5 8 to 12 and Sept at 82 1 2. July corn at 62 5 8, oats 37 1 8. Cash grain prices show No 1 hard wheat at 94 and various corn and oats grades. Baltimore quotes list No 2 red winter wheat at 96 3 4 and corn at 77 to 79. Year ago prices cited.
Trial Justice A J Tavenner recently heard cases in Frederick county lower court. A G Spaid was fined 14.25 for hunting without a license. Harry E Pickler paid 14.25 for speeding. Bruno C Jansen was fined 10.25 for speeding.
Potatoes and sweet potatoes steady. poultry mostly unchanged. Cattle steady to firm. hogs higher in Chicago. sheep light. Philadelphia reports mixed poultry prices and generally weaker eggs. butter unchanged. Mild regional variation noted across Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia markets with specific ranges for hogs and cattle.
The regular prayer service of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour has been postponed to tonight. Pastor Rev. C Worthington Lowe announced it and said it will be resumed next Wednesday evening.
The New York market ends the session with calm activity as Seereace shares show a softer tone. Turnover near 700,000 with notable quotes for Am Can 92 1-4, Chrysler 70 17-8, Goodyear 19 3-8, U S Steel 68 5-8, and Sears Roebuck 78.
Local markets are updated daily though The Star does not assume responsibility for typographical errors.
Listing shows 12 lb bag at 5.50 per barrel and 24 lb bag at ee per barrel, 48 lb bag at 9.8 per barrel, 98 lb bag per barrel, plus turkey hen horns broilers 2 lb up to 10 and Leghorn fowls.
Christmas and New Year pass quietly in Rock Enon. Local notes include moves by Steward Anderson near Hayfield and visits by Maynard Larrick and Cecil Loy families. Ella Good and Frank Lockhart show limited health progress amid continuing cold weather after a warm Christmas.
Officials estimate parity payments would require over 700 million dollars to lift basic crops to 1904 14 purchasing power. The agriculture department also plans 200 million for surplus removal relief programs and export subsidies, a reduction of over 35 million from this year’s appropriation.
Market quotations for January 1, 1941 list steers heifers and cows with price ranges including fat cows from 3.65 to 4.60 and calves tops of 16.20. Presh cows and springers 45.00 to 88.00. pigs 1.25 to 2.50 per head. feeder and stocker cattle 7.00 to 8.75 per cwt and 28.00 to 40.00 per head for stocker steers.
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