Middletown Grange Hosts Installation Of Five Subordinate Units
At Middletown Grange last night a public installation inducted officers from five subordinate granges. State Master Mark Turner of Herndon, Va., oversaw the ceremony joined by the Great Falls tableau team. Various officers from Saumsville, Gravel Springs, Middletown, High View, and White Hall received rosters, with awards of medals presented by R. H. Hammond for highway safety essays and national safety contest honors.
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Middletown
Mark Turner
Herndon
Great Falls
Mt. Vernon
J. M. Saunders
O V. Carper
J. M. Sanders
William R. Lane
Claude Jenkins
Rebecca Athey
Grange
Hammond
Saumsville Grange
Shenandoah County
Funk
Carper
Saumsville
Herbert Kibler
Cecil Fravel
Minnie
H. H. Cooper
Fred Heishman
E. W. Dodson
E. T. Cooper
Lee Heishman
Paul Richard
Ceres
Pomona
Daisy Orndorff
Flora
J. L. Hershman
Christine Wright
Cathleen Snapp
Mae Fultz
Ebien Brumback
B. O. Brumback
High View
A. F. Lillard
A. V. DeHaven
J. P. Bauserman
Aubrey Grim
Garland Grim
LaFoster Bageant
Eescsee-Or
A. W Wright
J. M. Strother
Edgar Dick
Princess Strother
F. L. Barrett
B. F. Strother
Miss Barrett
Citizens Thanked For Cooperation In Winchester Garbage Plan
A Winchester contractor for refuse removal and city authorities praised residents for improved garbage separation and container use. Council earlier warned the public that regulations were not being followed, prompting a newspaper notice.
Farmers Meet Set In Frederick County Courthouse
An important planning meeting for Frederick county farmers will be held at the county courthouse Tuesday at 10 o clock. Attendees include B L Hummel and other representatives from farm organizations agencies and county committees. The 1938 program covers reorganization of agricultural boards community discussion and long term rural life improvements.
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Frederick County
County Court House
B. L. Hummel
Blacksburg
Department of Agriculture
New York State Extension Division
I. F. Stine
D. J. Howard
Northern
Virginia
Julian A. Everly
Shenandoah Production Credit Association
W. E. Edwards
National Farm Loan Association
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Frederick
The
Star
House Committee Sparks Push to Nullify Item Veto Power
House Appropriations Committee members revolt against approving item veto authority for the President in the independent offices bill. Some members plan to ask the Senate to nullify the action when considering the measure. Senate debates over lynching and unemployment fill the day as committees continue drafting farm and housing bills. President Roosevelt’s government reorganization bill tops the Senate calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
House
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Chase National Bank of New York
J.D. A. Morrow
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Senate House
Roosevelt
Prompt Delivery for Evening Star and Winchester Service
No charge for prompt delivery by POSTAL TELEGRAPH noted in Evening Star and Winchester. The notice indicates complimentary service for mail receipt via prompt delivery channel.
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Evening Star & Winchester
Cc Postal Telegraph
Notable Local Names In Community Roles
A list of individuals including Ceres, Mrs J L Hershman of Pomona, Mrs M J Pease, Flora, Mrs E M Funk, a lady assistant steward, Kathleen Fultz, pianist, and Mrs B O Brumback appears in a local notices segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceres
J. L. Hershman
Pomona
M.J. Pease
Flora
E. M Funk
Kathleen Fultz
B. O. Brumback
Forney Names 8 Committees For The Park
Fred W. Forney, president of the Winchester Park Association, announced the 1938 committees: Finance, Purchasing, Playgrounds, Baseball grounds, Swimming Pool, Membership, Tennis, Publicity. Members include W. A. Baker, Russell Potts, J. William Stryker, Ryland Conner, E. A. Crowl and others. all park purchases require Purchasing Committee approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Forney
Winchester Park Association
W. A. Baker
Russell Potts
J. William Stryker
Ryland Conner
E. A. Crowl
A. T. Lunsford
C B. Mallory
Jack Crowl
C. D. Barnett Arthur M. Field
Jack Brandon John Shine
H. W. Swartz
George Crowser
E. A
FSCC Announces Apple Purchases
The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation will buy storage apples in Virginia to bolster grower prices. Apples grade U S No 1 will fetch 175 cents a bushel on the tracks, Winesap 2 1 4 inch minimum, with distributions to needy families via the state relief agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Virginia
State Relief Agency
U. S
Phil H. Gold
Winchester
Market gains lift stocks on defense demand optimism
New York January 15 stock prices rose as expectations of heavy government demand for rearmament materials boosted shares. Industrials including aircraft, steel, motors, copper, rubber and specialized firms led, while rail and utility sectors lagged. Trading totaled about 700000 shares with several issues ending higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. W. Dodge Corporation
al. Chem
Am Can
Am. Rad
Am. Smelt
Am. Tel
Tel
Tele B
Anaconda
A. T. and
S. F
B. and
Beth. Steel
Case
Chrysler
Colum Credit
Con. Edison
Dupont de N
Gen. Elec
Gen. Foods
Gen. Motors
Int. Harvester
Johns-Manville
Kennecott
Mont.-Ward
N. Y. Central
Penn R. R
Proctor and Gam
Repub. Steel
Sears Roebuck
Sou. Pac
Sou. Ry
Ltd. Oil N. J
Texas Corp
UN. Pac
U. S.rubber
U.S. Steel
West UN. Tel
West el
Woolworth
Va. Chem. Ptd
Clarke County Horse Show Board Elects New Officers
Berryville Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association reports 1937 as its best year with a 20 percent dividend. August 18-19 set for this year’s show. quorum issues cut directors from 11 to 9. New officers include J. T. Lindsey president and A. B. Hummer secretary with H. C. Warden as first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
Berryville
H. C. Warden
A. B. Hummer
Clarke County
J. P. Lindsey
K. N. Gilpin
C. H. Levi
Graham Daugherty
Ewart Johnston
L. H. Bell
E. A. Lindsey
J. T. Lindsey
Virginia
Upperville Association
Baltimore and Philadelphia Markets Report Jan 15
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets show unchanged produce and mixed livestock trends. Cattle and hog values shift with weights and cuts noted. sheep absent in Baltimore. Chicago hogs steady to higher with lean yearlings scarce. birds and eggs priced in Philadelphia with wide butter and egg ranges.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Livestock
USDA
Philadelphia
Chicago
S. Dept. Agri
Local Markets and Wholesale Flour Prices Note
Local markets are reported daily by The Star, but no responsibility is accepted for typographical errors. Flour and grapes prices appear for wholesale bags in various shipment sizes with per barrel and pound rates.
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Star
Presbyterian church services with cordial invitation
Highland Avenue Presbyterian invites all to Sunday School at 3 p m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m and Thursday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p m Pastor Herman J Womeldorf announces the schedule.
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Highland Ave
Wheat market closes lower on profit taking and weather worries
Chicago January grain prices show wheat slipping in final hour after early gains. Weather concerns in Kansas and Nebraska plus dust in parts of Kansas weigh on outlook. export business weak with North American sales around 250 000 bushels. May wheat at 97 1 4 to 3 8. July 91 1 4 to 3 8. corn mixed, May 60 1 4 to 3 8. Sept prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Mrs. Guard Dies After A Long Illness
Emma Guard, 76, a native of Srepview City, died at 2 AM at the home of her sisters near Ridings Chapel after two years of ill health. widow of James A. Guard, daughter of the late Atwell Barrow and Mary J. Smith Barrow. Funeral Monday at 2 PM from the sisters home with Rev. Homer Welch officiating. nephews Grover, Strother, Marvin Grim, Paul, Lee and George Hammack serve as pallbearers. Survived by six sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Guard
Srepview City
Mollie
Mattie Barrett
Ridings Chapel
Ida Hammack
Middletown
Jennie Hammack
Riverton
Homer Welch
Methodist
Stephens City
Guard
Grover, Strother
Marvin Grim
Paul, Lee
George Hammack
Carriers To Hear Leader 6 30 Tonight
About 200 letter carriers and auxiliary members from the Virginia Branch arrive in Winchester to attend a 6:30 banquet at the George Washington Hotel, followed by a dance. National leader H C Manuel and National Association executive board member William C Dogherty of Cincinnati will speak. Dogherty's first visit to the state is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
National Association of Letter Carriers
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
H. C. Manuel
William C. Dogherty
Cincinnati
The
National Association
Dogherty
Miss Weigert to Go to Baltimore
Miss Margaret Weigert who has solicited for the Salvation Army in Winchester is returning to her Baltimore home. Captain Bott names Miss Ruby Watson of Clarksburg W Va as her successor with high praise from Baltimore headquarters and Clarksburg officers. He warns the public not to aid anyone soliciting under the Salvation Army name without proper uniform or credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Weigert
Salvation Army
Winchester
Grain price report from Chicago and Baltimore markets
Chicago and Baltimore grain notes list bids for oats soybeans rye and barley with delivery months and price ranges. Wheat No 2 red winter and No 5 red bids appear near 1.01 dollars per bushel. corn No 4 and No 3 yellow trade around 55 to 58 1/2 cents. oats No 1 white 34 1/2 to 35 cents. soybeans No 3 yellow 96 3/4 cents. barley seed 43-62 cents. clover seeds quoted. All prices reflect mill delivery basis.
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Chicago
Call For Bids On Uniforms For Winchester Police
It was learned today bids are sought for uniforms for nine Winchester Police Department members. Sealed bids are being received this year on the specification basis and will be opened at noon January 24 in the city manager’s office.
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Winchester Police Department
Minstrel Tickets Detailed for Capitol Theatre Show
Elks Club Charity Minstrel Hit It Up plans reserved orchestra seats at 1.00 and balcony 75 cents with last four rows and first balcony tier at 75c. Other balcony seats 35c. Matinee 50c adults 25c students. Reserved seats via H C Sheetz and Son's North Loudoun Street after Wednesday.
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Harold C. Sheetz, Jr
Elks Club
Capitol Theatre
Cast and Elks Club
Star
H. C. Sheetz and Son
North Loudoun Street
Noah Johnson Dead in Frederick County
Noah Johnson Jr age 22 died at 3 am Thursday. Survived by his parents Noah and Rebecca Johnson his widow a daughter two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Zion Baptist Church Boyce Va Sunday at 2 pm. Body to rest Paynter's chapel until 1 pm Sunday.
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Noah Johnson, Jr
Frederick County
Noah
Rebecca Johnson
Zion Baptist Church
Boyce
Paynter’s Chapel
Jackson Urges Elimination of Holding Companies
Rochester January 15 Robert H. Jackson a Roosevelt anti monopoly leader called for the end of holding companies to curb parasitic absentee ownership. As head of the Justice Department anti trust division he said vast bureaucracies seeking control of local industries do not create.
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Rochester
N. Y
Robert H. Jackson
Jackson
United
Justice Department
Antitrust Division
Mrs Derry Died Today Rites Monday
Mrs Julia Carpenter Derry of 102 West Hart died at 6 45 PM from pneumonia and complications at age 54. Native of Clarke county daughter of Jacob Carpenter and Martha Carper Carpenter she was a Baptist for many years. Survived by three daughters and one son and two grandchildren. Funeral Monday January 17 at 3 PM from her residence. Rev E T Clark officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named Jay Russell Edward Smith Howard Cahill Walter Lester and Edward Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Carpenter Derry
West Hart
Roy W. Derry
Derry
Clarke County
Jacob Carpenter
Martha Carper Carpenter
Baptist Church
Pansy Shanholtz
Gladys Smith
Reba Derry
Wallace Derry
Wallace Derry, Jr
Joann Smith
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Mount Hebron
Jay Russell
Edward Smith
Howard Cahill
Walter
Lester
Edward Anderson
Post Office Clerks and Auxiliary Meet in Winchester
Local 2023 National Federation Post Office Clerks members meet at 201 Parkway home with 100 percent clerks turnout. New officers elected for the coming year include W. R. Johnston president and J. E. Snyder vice president. Auxiliary officers also chosen. A 1938 state convention is planned for June 17 18 in the city. A benefit card party is set for February 3 at Sarah Zane hall with prizes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation Post Office
Winchester Poo
Edward H. Koons
Parkway
W. R. Johnston
J. E. Snyder
E. H. Keons
John H. Kerns
Robert Glaize
E. H. Koons
Herman Lee
Sarah Zane
Big Holder Plans Dissolution of Washington Gas System
Washington and Suburban Companies, a $50 million holding concern, filed with the Securities Commission a plan to dissolve itself and return operating subsidiaries to independent local control. The plan seeks to make Washington Gas Light Company an integrated utility and then distribute control through public sale of the gas subsidiaries in Washington DC Hyattsville Maryland Alexandria Virginia and Staten Island New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington and
Securiies Commission
Washington Gas Light Company
Washington, D. C
Wi Suburban Gas Company
Hyattsville
Alexandria Gas Company
Virginia
New York and Richmond Gas Company
Staten Island, N.Y
Hitlerists Busy in U S Cities Says Dodd
Former ambassador William E. Dodd asserted that German propagandists have been active in American cities. He spoke after a German protest over his anti Hitler speech in New York and before a briefing with Secretary Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William E. Dodd
Berlin
Dodd
New York
Peceeery of
Hull
Campaign to enroll U S women in wartime spending
The General Federation of Women's Clubs launches a drive to enroll American women as spenders of the national income in a war era effort to buy wisely. Mrs. Roberta Campbell Lawson of Tulsa leads, with Mrs. Sporborg of Port Chester guiding outreach to all classes and citing studies on women’s control of household purchases. Lawson is linked to the Campbell family of Frederick county and to the Glass family of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
United States
Roberta Campbell Lawson
Tulsa
Okla
Federation
William “ Sporberg
Port Chester
Virginia
Lawson
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Campbell
Prederick County
Nannie R. Glass
Winchester
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High View Club
Ellen Brumback
Winston Baker
Pomona Grange
Byron Brum
M. J. Pease
Virginia Brumback
George Shepherd
E.T. Cooper
R. L. Bageant
James Frye
Forney
FSCC
Apple
Stock Market Report
Berryville Horse and Colt Show
Secess
Sescicria Ee
Eleaesmewe
Peace
Aricirys
George Washington
William C. Dogh
Miss Weigert
Are
Baltimore Grain
Winchester Grain Market
Noah Johnson
Clarke
Post Office
Big Holder
U. 5
U.S
Sporborg
United Advertising Corporation
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