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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1939
Page
7
Produce and poultry prices move in Baltimore with mixed bids on eggs and strong Tat provisions. Philadelphia reports steady egg demand and steady to higher chicken prices while cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago and Baltimore show varied movements and softer hogs.
By decree in Farmers & Merchants Bank v Arthur B Lupton in Frederick County Circuit Court the Lupton residence lot in Winchester fronting Berryville Avenue is offered for sale at 11 am on Saturday February 11 1939 in front of the County Court House. The parcel measures about 56 feet by 179 feet along Grubbs and 174 feet 8 inches along Dunlap with eight room brick house No 680 and covenants applying. Terms: one third cash sale day with balance in two equal installments secured by bond and deed of trust and fire policy. Special commissioner Harry R Kern and deputy clerk Bessie Brannon. 1-10,17,24,31-41
New York stock leaders posted a mild rally and widespread minor gains with sterling quoted at 4 15 16. Major issues included American Can 99 7 8, American Smelting 50, General Electric 41 1 4, U S Steel 67, Penn R R 22 1 2, Goodyear 35, Western Union 23 1 2, Woolworth 49 7 8, and other quotations at 2 p m.
Local markets list patent brand feed prices by bag and barrel sizes including 12, 24, 48, and 98 pound bags with per barrel rates. Mixed feed corn meal and horse feed prices are provided with small sack pricing and daily feed estimates.
Judge Donald Weems of Ju venile and Domestic Relations Court spoke on juvenile delinquency at Liberty Hall. He urged summer playgrounds and supervised activities to curb out of school misbehavior and cited boys clubs as a template for local efforts. Directors will meet at 7 pm tonight at the hotel.
A 49 year old ex convict, Mollise, was found dead with 14 heart shaped stab wounds and three gunshots near Shades of Death road. Police label the case a gang murder while detectives seek motive and location details. His sons identified him at the morgue as investigations continue.
In Chicago on January 10, futures for wheat held firm despite selling pressure abroad. Wheat quotes closed near yesterday’s levels with Mar at 68 3-8, May 69 to 68 7-8, July 69 1-8 to 69, Sept 70 to 69 7-8. Corn and oats showed modest moves while soybeans hovered around 83 1-4 to 83 3-4 for May and July. Lard futures also posted varied results across the contract months.
The Circuit Court of Frederick Virginia orders a public sale at 4:30 A. M. of Lot No. 21 in Acorn Heights, west of the Valley Turnpike and south of Winchester, conveyed to R. G. Vance by deed dated February 25 1937. The property includes a five room frame house with metal roof and an annual payment arrangement with fire insurance on the buildings. Harry R. Kern Jr and Bessie Brannon sign as required by the decree.
Middletown Va January 10 stockholders and directors met for the bank's annual session reporting an excellent year. Two semiannual dividends of 2 percent were declared and the bank noted an unusually favorable position with 133 shares represented in person and 104 by proxy. Board members re-elected included Bot H Rhodes E M Funk E L Humston BE R Sperry BE R McDonald H S Larrick B Brumback and J J Pickeral. Officers named were M H Rhodes president E M Funk and L Humston vice presidents W R Campbell cashier and W A Everly assistant cashier.
Mrs. A. J. Todd, 29, was killed yesterday when a tree crushed her as she and her husband felled it near their home on the road from Green Springs to DeHaven. The coroner called the death accidental. Survived by husband and two sons, her body was prepared for burial at a local undertaking establishment.
Baltimore January 10 reports grain values with No 2 red winter wheat at 73 cents per bushel and new corn at 50 cents per bushel. Prices reflect deliveries to the mill, with year ago levels for wheat at 90 cents and corn at 55 cents delivered at the mill.
The Straight Shooters lost 34 to 29 to the Young Men's Civic Club of Charles Town at Handley gym. Dan Henry led the locals with 11 points, Thompson of Charles Town added 10, with Sutton Clowe Baker Fauver Aiken and Clevenger also scoring.
Attorneys completed their arguments on receivership against the Fidelity Investment Association in Wheeling West Virginia. Judge William E. Baker said a decision would be ready tomorrow. The defense admitted the company had not applied for a 1939 West Virginia license and did not intend to until proceedings are settled.
Anthony Eden told an Anglo American audience that President Roosevelt's message to Congress is a signpost guiding liberty loving peoples worldwide along the path to travel.
In Frederick Maryland on January 10 defense attorney Robert B. Elliott urged the Circuit Court jury to view Evelyn Bajowski as an unfortunate victim of circumstances in the murder trial of William Warren Gantt. He said she was honest enough to admit she would have liked to obtain some of Gantt s money.
Representative Smith of Virginia was chosen to join the Democratic steering committee, representing Virginia North Carolina and Maryland. He succeeds Representative Goldsborough. The panel’s duties include staying in touch with his regional group and advising on legislation under consideration.
John W. Taylor a 32 year old garage mechanic, son of John W. Taylor of Springfield West Virginia, killed himself with a shotgun at his Cumberland Maryland residence. Police said he had been drinking heavily and his wife heard the report. Four children survive him.
The Rev Dr S R Diehl, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Martinsburg West Virginia, will guest speak at Grace Lutheran Church this evening at 7 30. Rev H G Balthis leads devotions and Rev Herman Womeldorf introduces the speaker while the Loudoun Street Church choir performs.
Trustee will sell at public auction a brick store property at 207 and 213 North Cameron Street Winchester Virginia. Property fronts 64 ft 5 in on Cameron with multiple side lines. Sale date February 11 1939 with one third cash and balance in one and two years secured by Deed of Trust and insured buildings. James P. Reardon trustee.
The council outlined estimated costs for numerous projects on South Loudoun Bond to Cameron and surrounding streets. Planned work includes paving, curb and gutter, water lines, and a large sewer system with a disposal plant and storm sewers across Berryville Avenue and adjacent areas.
Testimony from Sullivan objected to Frankfurter nomination citing his Viennese birth and alien affiliations with groups like the ACLU. He argued Frankfurter as a Jew on the Supreme Court would hurt Jewish Americans and fuel racial intolerance. Redd said Frankfurter originated the NRA program and knew it violated American institutions.
Washington reports President Roosevelt has tentatively chosen a Caribbean voyage to begin around February 18. The trip serves to observe fleet maneuvers between Cuba and the South American coast and to provide relaxation as Congress begins work.
Washington aiders said Justice Louis D. Brandeis, 82, spent a good night and is doing well. He missed the Supreme Court bench yesterday due to influenza and was confined to bed with grippe symptoms.
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