Local Markets Report Appears In Daily Star
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1946
Page
3
Local markets listings appear in daily Star edition with price ranges and item notes. The page notes accuracy is not guaranteed by the Star and readers should verify listings locally.
Market notes from Baltimore dated January 16 show stable produce prices with unchanged apples and eggs, steady poultry, and mixed livestock readings. Slaughter steers and hogs show varied gains and firm to strong moves among cows, calves, and sheep as the union stock company plans to operate as usual during the meat packing strike.
A Star dispatch from the Associated Press reports soldiers from Winchester aboard ships anchored on the West Coast. Wayne P. Hawkins and Master Sgt. William G. Zirkle were due at Tacoma Washington aboard the S. S. Alpine on Tuesday January 15. Also aboard the S. S. Dauphin bound for San Francisco were Corporal Stanley W. Cleaver and Sgt. Thomas H. Manuel Jr.
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New York stock prices were irregular as aircrafts and select industrials posted gains. Profit-taking and a technical correction trimmed some pivots while many firms fell after earlier highs. Major losers included U S Steel Republic Steel General Motors and Du Pont among others, with gainers like Bethlehem Boeing Glenn Martin and Chrysler. Bonds were mixed and commodities steady.
Chicago grain prices were roughly steady in a light early trade. Opening futures include Wheat July 1.78 1 2 to 3 8, Sept 1.76 3 8, Dec 1.75 1 2. Corn May 1.18 1 2, July 1.18 1 2, Sept 1.18 1 2. Oats May 1 77 1 4 to 3 8, July 74 1 2 to 5 8, Sept 72 3 4 to 7 8, Dec 73. Rye May 1 87 3 4 to 5 8.
Miss Dorothy Wynkoop of Clarke county has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of Revenue for Clarke county by court order approved by Commissioner S. S. Thomas. She succeeds Mrs. Jack Enders, who served since January 1, 1940, and Wynkoop has taken the oath of office after working in the County Agent's office.
The bronze stars may not be worn on the World War II Victory Ribbon Bar to indicate sea or foreign duty.
More than 180 former GIs returned to National League clubs since the 1945 season ended. Notable players include Terry Moore Max Lanier and Happy Walker of the Cardinals Johnny Mize Hal Schumacher of the Giants Johnny Vandermeer and Ray Mueller of the Reds Ron Northey of the Phillies Bama Rowell Johnny McCarthy of the Braves Elbie Fletcher of the Pirates and Pete Reister Pee Wee ayeree and Billy Herman of the Dodgers The count extends to 336 players who had served in the armed forces.
Handley High Winchester West Point of King William County and Newport News High have dominated Virginia state track since 1937. With 1946 championships set for May 10 and 11 at the University of Virginia, veterans face unusually heavy competition after wartime disruptions and a long title streak by the three schools.
The Friendship Fire Company answered a 7 14 morning alarm for a chimney fire at Austin White's home in Kernstown. Fire was confined to the chimney and property damage was reported.
The Winchester Rotary Club will meet at the Sarah Zane Fire on Thursday January 17 at 1 PM. Guest speaker will be Nelanien Paul Rosenberger.
The Berryville Star presents a concise recap of local events in Berryville with notes from Boyce and Clarke County. Residents are kept informed about community happenings, schedules, and civic matters impacting daily life.
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