Marsh Run Lodge Installs Officers Led by A B Kline
Marsh Run Lodge No. 147 I O O F held its annual installation in Middletown with 17 members from Madison No. 6 Winchester attending. District officers led by Harry B. Meister installed Noble Grand A B Kline and other elected and subordinate officers. a large class is to be initiated at Madison Lodge No. 6 tonight.
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Marsh Run Lodge
Kline
Middletown
Madison No. 6
Winchester
David Hottle
Harry B. Meister
Emory Larrick
L. I. Carper
James Seabright
Noble Grand
A. B. Kline
R. E. Willey
C. L. Wright
H. 8. Jones
W. R. Campbell
C. B. Stickley
Julian Kline
Holmes Campbell
O. B. Willey
O. B. Ritter
Frederick Kline
Garland Knapp
Fredline
Outside Guardian
FE. Ilickley
Inside Guardian
W. H Muce
Madison Lodge No. 6
Favors Buying Home of Patriot
The House passed a bill authorizing U S acquisition of Red Hill Patrick Henry estate in Charlotte County Virginia. The cost was trimmed from 125000 to 100000 after Representative Schafer objected to the higher figure.
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Washington
House
Senate
United States
Red Hill
Patrick Henry
Charlotte County
Schafer
R.-Wis
American to Buy for Finns Arrives in New York
Berndt Balchen arrives in New York after a survey of Finnish air power. He states the United States will help Finns despite a Soviet siege, insisting Russia will never take Finland.
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Berndt Balchen
New York
United States
Republic
Russia
Finland
Navy Seeks Larger U‑Boats Warns On South Atlantic Needs
Admiral Harold R. Stark said the Navy requires submarines larger than those of some foreign powers, to meet potential South Atlantic undersea threats. He noted Germany and Russia produced many small subs for nearby enemies.
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Washington
Harold R. Stark
South Atlantic
Germany
Russia
Stark
Snow Storms Move East from Midwest Amid Ice Threats
The storm system swept from the Midwest bringing gale winds and freezing rain across the east. Communications lines failed, flights were canceled, trains derailed, and widespread damage occurred as six people died in tornadoes near Montgomery Alabama and surrounding areas. No fatalities were reported from train wrecks.
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Associated Press
Middle West
Iss
Seaboard
New York City
Montgomery
Mt. Meigs
Beatrice and
Riley's
New York
New England
Wisconsin
Dr Maxton to Speak on Agriculture Outlook This Week
Dr J R Maxton associate agriculture economist of Bilacksburg discusses the 1940 agricultural outlook at a Friendly Grove farmers meeting. He plans talks tonight at the courthouse at 7 30, Tuesday night at Mt Airy 7 30, Wednesday at Gore 2, and Middletown 7 30. Additional meetings are set for Stephens City tomorrow 7 30 led by R A Wall and Gainesboro Thursday 7 30 led by J E Cowles.
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J. R. Maxton
Bilacksburg
Friendly Grove
Maxton
Mt. Airy
Gore
Middletown
Stephens City
R. A. Wall
Gainesboro
J. E. Cowles
Impose Liquor Tax Proposed As Virginia Revenue Plan
Governor Price outlines potential revenue from liquor taxes and license changes to fund state programs. He notes proposed measures aim to balance general fund needs with welfare, health, and education budgets while preserving prerogatives of the assembly. He criticizes unnecessary reserve buildup and urges prudent tax reform.
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State Board of Public Welfare
Treasury
General Assembly
Department of Taxation
Price
Virginia
Baltimore Market Quotation on Livestock and Produce
Baltimore market report lists prices for produce and livestock including apples, potatoes, sweet potatoes, poultry, turkeys, ducks, geese, and meat animals. It covers Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, with cattle calves hogs sheep figures and notes quieter demand in several categories.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
U. S
Stock market dips as wheat rally stalls broad advance
New York January 15 rallying wheat margins and weaker steel mill losses helped stem a stock selling drive but did not spark a strong recovery. The market slipped after an initial uptick with heavy turnover about 900000 shares. Major issues like General Electric, DuPont, and General Mills showed fractional moves as the list traded around mid to high single digits.
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New York
Virginia Woolen Company plans dividend and leadership slate
Directors met and organized with W. W. E. Terhune of New York elected president and sales manager. T. B. Patton named vice president, H. B. McCormac Jr. as vice president, J. C. Oakes secretary and treasurer, and R. C. Williams operating manager.
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Ing
W. W. E. Terhune
New York
T. B. Patton
H. B. McCormac, Jr
J. C. Oakes
R. C. Williams
Futures and cash grain quotes pull higher in Chicago trade
Chicago on January 15 saw futures rise over two cents as European news boosted buying and shortage of sellers emerged. May wheat at 1.00 ¼, July 98 9/16. corn 58 ¾ May, oats up to 39 ¼. soy beans 1.18 May. rye 69 ½ May. Cash wheat No. 2 yellow 98 ¾-94. corn No. 2 mixed 64 ¾-64. oats mixed 36 ½-40. soy beans No. 2 yellow 1.184 ¼-1.144 ¼. Timothy seed 4.60-9.0 nom. Red clover 12.50-15.00 nom.
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Chicago
Franking Bill Debated as Senators Clash Over Privilege
Virginia Senate debates franking resolution with Senator Vivian L. Page defending privilege and Senator Norris questioning the line between official business and private mail. Cary’s motion fails as Page gains support. House and Senate take up a commemorative stamp for Maury with a surname title amendment, and a Cape Henry Day proposal is introduced. Accomack county spelling corrected to Accomack with k, while executive session confirms 34 gubernatorial appointments to boards and commissions.
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Vivian L. Page
Norfolk
Senate
House
Page
Robert O. Norris, Jr
Lancaster
Noris
Cary
Maury
Postmaster-General
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Cape Henry
Samuel D. Rogers
Petersburg
Old Virginna
L. Gordon White
Albemarle
James A Bland
Virginia Lions Clubs
Accomack
H. H. Adams
Northampton
Acconack County
LéVin N. Davis
Accomac
Adams
Carl Hendricks
Lebanon
S. P. Goodioe
Afton
W.S. Snow
Alexandria
Grain Prices in Baltimore and Winchester Markets
Baltimore grain market notes demand for Red Top ALIKE and Alfalfa seeds with quoted ranges. Wheat No 2 red winter and corn prices listed at Baltimore and Winchester with mill delivery basis and year ago comparisons.
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Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Winchester
Local Market Prices and Feed Commodities Listing
The Star lists daily wholesale market prices for flour blends and mixed feeds, with patent brands, bag sizes from 12 to 98 pounds per barrel, plus corn meal, horse feed, and various live poultry items. Prices reflect regional wholesale rates and include creamery butter at 32 cents per pound.
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Star
Wrasse
S.caceesss
Miner’s Marriage Letter Triggers Cumberland Clerk Check
A Pennsylvania miner writing from Cumberland asks clerks to verify a marriage planned for April 14, 1937, claiming no knowledge of being married. The Cumberland clerks confirm a license was issued and that he had been married on that date.
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Cumberland
House favors Harrison plan to curb government spending
Rep. Martin of Massachusetts forecast the House would back Senator Harrison's budget study proposal if permitted to act. He supported forming a 24 member Senate House committee to align spending with income after the Senate approved the measure last week.
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Washington
Rep
Martin
Massachusetts
Ublican
House
Harrison
Dmiss
Senate
House Committee
Tonic boosts appetite and energy for many
Thousands testify to increased appetite and energy from a tonic claimed to restore red blood cells. It promises improved digestion and richer blood, with a two week 20 oz treatment offered by 5.5.5 Co.
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SSS
Fonic
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