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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1951

Page

2

Market Quotation Roundup on a Quiet NYTrading Day

New York stocks moved in a narrow range with little incentive for big moves. Stocks rising included Baltimore & Ohio Nickel Plate Pan American Airways Twentieth Century Fox Westinghouse DuPont Dome Mines International Telephone Studebaker United Aircraft and J I Case. Decliners were U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Lockheed National Distillers Anaconda Copper Phelps Dodge American Cyanamid Allied Chemical American Can American Woolen New York Central Southern Railway Gulf Oil United Air Lines and Paramount. The bond market was narrowly mixed.

New York Baltimore & Ohio Nickel Plate Pan American Airways Twentieth Century-Fox Westinghouse Electric DuPont Dome Mines International Telephone Studebaker United Aircraft J. I. Case U. S. Steel Betle Steel Lockheed National Distillers

Chicago grain prices open firm on Board of Trade

Chicago opening prices show firm grains on active trade. Wheat touches March 2.44 and May 2.44 1/2, corn ranges 1.77 to 1.79 1/2, oats around 0.96 to 0.92, rye at 1.76 to 1.81, Soybeans near 3.22 to 3.26, and lard futures at 19.75 to 19.95 for July and September.

Chicago Board of Trade

Local Auditions Announced for Capitol Theatre Event

Fretwell Graham Conner Jr and others named as contestants for auditions at the Capitol Theatre. Miss Betty Daw son Mr Jackson and Fenton Poston from Purcellville are listed with Lincoln High School sending in their names. Winners will be notified of audition nights and rehearsal times at the Elks Club with Kenneth Windle or a chosen accompanist. Ruth Carson from Front Royal will serve as accompanist for some numbers.

Graham Conner, Jr

Auctions Listed for February Farm Goods Sales

Sales directory notes two auctions: February 15 at 10 a m by A M Fowler north of Boyce on Pyretown Road with livestock implements and household goods. February 7 at 10 a m by Edgar and W J Butler one mile north of Clear Brook on U S 11 with livestock farm implements and household goods.

A. M. Fowler Boyce Pyretown Road Edgar W. J. Butler Clearbrook U. S. 11

Livestock Market Report from Baltimore and Chicago

USDA cattle and hogs prices compare last week with steers up to 50 cents higher and hogs mixed by weight. Slaughter steers 31.00 to 33.40 with top 33.65, cows 23.50 to 28.00, stockers strong, calves to 42.00. hogs mostly steady to 25 cents higher with top 22.00. Sheep lambs and ewes show gains, with high wool prices pushing some quotes to record levels.

Baltimore P USDA Chicago Montana

Safer to Slow Down Promoted in Public Service Ad

Public safety note urges drivers to reduce speed on rural roads. The message contrasts travel times between Winchester and Harrisonburg at 45 mph and 50 mph, emphasizing longer travel time at lower speeds. The ad stresses caution and responsible driving.

Winchester Harrisonburg

Mrs Fannie Haynes Mother of Mrs Allen Bond Dies

Mrs Fannie M Haynes mother of Mrs Allen Bond of Winchester and Mrs Everett Gooch of Pittsburgh Pa died yesterday at her daughter's home where she had lived. Survived by son Eugene K Haynes of Sirdar and six grandchildren. Services at Allen Bond home on Apple Pie Ridge Monday at 2 pm. Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Fannie M. Haynes Allen Bond Winchester Everett Gooch Pittsburgh Bond Haynes Mary A Joseph Maxwell Chariton N. Y Chariton Academy Albany Teachers College Saratoga N. i Charles 8. Hayne Allen Bond, Jr Robert Gooch John F. Anderson James Reinhart Walker McC. Bond McSherry Lupton

Roland Mitchell Wins Beauty Prize at Boyce

Roland Mitchell captured first prize in the Men s Beauty Parade at Boyce School last night. Second went to Samuel Johnston of Winchester and A R Dunning took third. Runners up included Johnnie Friant and Howard Lee. Master of ceremonies Clay B Carr led a capacity crowd with Lions Club members and notable supporters present.

Roland “Roxana” Mitchell Boyce School Samuel “Simone” Johnston Winchester A. R. “Petunia” Dunning Johnnie Jacquelyn” Friant Howard “Dagmar” Lee Clay B. Carr Clarke County Winchester Lions Club Johnston John Friant Ewing Studio of Dance Art of Winchester Wade Muldoons

Out of State Drivers Face Fines in Speeding Case

Two drivers from outside Pennsylvania appeared before Trial Justice W. Erle Edwards for speeding. Manuel J. Bargas of Ille Creek and Clarence A. Olsen of Elgeria were fined $15 plus costs each.

W. Erle Edwards Manuel J. Bargas Ille Creek Clarence A. Olsen Elgeria Ohio

MacArthur vows Korea stand and UN freedom in war update

In Korea General MacArthur after a secret 90 minute Ridgeway briefing told war correspondents no one will drive us to the sea and the UN aims to maintain a military position as long as world leaders decide. A new clash erupted near Wonju with a Communist force attempting a road block while US jet fighters clashed with Mig-15s and bombers hit rail yards.

Yongju Tanyang Andong General MacArthur Matthew B. Ridgeway Korea United Nations Ridgeway Eighth Army MacArthur Tokyo Wonju Sinuiju A. P William CC. Barnard Taegu Pusan

Draft Rules Permit Student To Finish Year

The draft rules allow students to finish the current term and choose their service before induction. The change ends the prior sequence where draft calls forced immediate army paths, reducing college dropouts. Students may defer until term end, then volunteer for a preferred branch. The rule takes effect immediately.

Washington Force Army Defense Department

Milk Prices Rise On Several Markets In Virginia

The State Milk Commission announces retail and wholesale price increases across Virginia markets after hearings. Home-delivered milk up one cent per quart to 22 cents in Roanoke Pulaski Montgomery Giles. producer price at 6.15 per cwt. New hikes take effect Jan 18. Arlington Albemarle Manassas Fredericksburg see 22.5 cents per quart home delivery and 6.17 6.12 6.02 per cwt respectively.

Richmond State Milk Commission Virginia Roanoke Pulaski- Montgomery-Giles Arlington- Albemarle Manassas Fredericksburg Arlington-Alexandria

Meat Price Jumps Are Unjustifiable

San Francisco P. A. The average of American meat hoarders and scare talk by government officials are blamed for recent jumps in meat prices. Loren Bamert president of the American National Cattlemen's Association says price increases are unnecessary and unjustifiable given meat supplies.

San Francisco—P Loren Bamert American National Cattlemen's Association Bamert Associated Press

Anti Reds in China May Get U S Arms

Washington officials studied arming anti Communist guerrillas on the Chinese mainland to curb Red influence in the Far East. Policy opposes drastic moves that could trigger a world war in China. U S weapons flow to Formosa under a 50 million program via MacArthur as Chiang Kai-shek links with non Communist forces. Transfers could trigger further Nationalist requests for aid.

Washington Far East United States China Formosa Douglas MacArthur Tokyo

Marine Reserves Call Up Nine Air Reserve Squadrons

The Marine Corps announced a call up of nine more Air Reserve squadrons in Washington. The move expands reserve air capabilities as part of ongoing defense commitments.

Marine Reserves Washington Marine Corps Air Reserve

First Baptist Church Capacity Crowd Hear Mrs Sanford

Mrs Agnes White Sanford wife of Rev Edgar L Sanford Episcopal minister of Westboro Mass drew a full house at the First Baptist Church for a three day speaking series. She outlines topics including The Big If Forgiveness and The Healing of the World with a luncheon in her honor at the Chanticleer Inn.

First Baptist Church Agnes White Sanford Edgar L. Sanford Westboro Mass Henry Matryn White Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Virginia Grace Thomas 57 Dies in Winchester Hospital

Mrs. Virginia Grace Thomas of White Post dies at about 7 p m Thursday in Winchester Memorial Hospital She was born November 10 1893 in Wisconsin to James W Stickles and Marie Allen Gibson She leaves eleven children Funeral services at Mt Carmel Methodist Church tomorrow at 1 15 p m conducted by Revs L L Shrech and Clarence Lloyd Burial in Ivy Hill Cemetery Upperville

Virginia Grace Thomas White Post Townson Thomas Winchester Memorial Hospital Wisconsin James W. Stickles Marie Allen Gibson Mt. Carmel Methodist Church L. L. Shrech Clarence Lloyd Ivy Hill Cemetery Upperville

County Issues Four Building Permits This Week

County commissioner records show four new building permits. Edward and Susie Ambrose of Stephens City receive a six room two story dwelling valued at 3500 dollars. Joseph F Bayliss Jr of Winchester builds a six room frame home in Hillcrest valued at 4800 dollars. Roy L Ashton and Clara H Ashton Route 7 near Winchester construct a seven room two story dwelling valued at 5500 dollars. Irene McFarland of Cameron Street plans a four room dwelling four miles northwest of Winchester valued at 2500 dollars.

Edward and Susie Ambrose Stephens City Bell Aire Opequon Joseph F. Bayliss Winchester Hillcrest Shawnee Roy L Clara H. Ashton Route 7 Bath Stonewall Irene McFarland Cameron Street Dick's Hollow Road Gainsboro

Police Court Fines Set in Local Driving and Disorder Cases

Geral E Grow, 29, Lincoln Va charged with reckless driving after Sundays accident on Piccadilly Street and fined 50 dollars. Johnny DeHaven, 19, 8158 Kent Street, fined 10 dollars and costs for drunk and disorderly conduct. Harvey M Clark, 47, 517 N Cameron, given 60 day suspended sentence and restitution plus costs for bad check. Robert E Dyson, 37, Route 2 Middletown, fined 100 dollars and costs with 30 day suspended sentence for DUI. Filsworth D DeHaven, Orchard Avenue, fined 5 dollars and costs for operating on a rejection sticker.

Geral E. Grow Lincoln Piccadilly Street Johnny DeHaven Kent Street Harvey M. Clark N. Cameron Robert E. Dyson Route 2 Middletown Filsworth D. DeHaven Orchard Avenue

O Donnell Talks With Air Chiefs on Atomic Bomb Proposal

Maj. Gen Emmett O'Donnell met with Air Force leaders in Washington to discuss his interview advocating atomic bomb use in the Korea War. He was invited by General Nathan Twining and planned to meet Gen. Hoyt Van den Berg, with no further announcements expected before next week. Russia's population is estimated at 192,756,000.

Washington Emmett O'Donnell Air Force O'Donnel Nathan Twining Twining Hoyt Vandenberg O'Donnell

Another New House Is Planned in City

The Winchester Commissioner of Revenue issued building permits for Paul B DeHaven at 430 Virginia Avenue for a concrete two car garage costing 1500 and Dorothy V DeHaven at 430 Virginia Avenue for a frame dwelling on the west side of Shenandoah Avenue costing 8000.

Price tensions rise as inflation and rates press households

Valentine faces criticism from officials over delays as price markups alarm housewives and consumers. The Interstate Commerce Commission is urged to grant an immediate six percent freight rate increase for railways to cover rising costs. Wholesale prices hit a fresh peak at 178.7 percent of 1926 averages, up 2.3 percent from four weeks ago and 13.9 percent from prewar levels.

Valentine University of Rochester Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Labor Statistics

Truman Sees Stalin With Ancient Tyrants As Allies

President Truman compares Stalin to historic tyrants from Rome and Sparta during a prepared reading. He asserts rulers like Hitler Mussolini Tarquin and Charles I shared the same belief in enslaving the common people. The passage notes these companions died violently or failed after aggressive careers.

Politburo Russia Truman Rome Stalin Hitler Mussolini Tarquin Sparta Charles the England Louis Alexander the First

How's Your IQ Answers From Page Four Quiz

Answers list includes Charles A. Wilson as GE president a Titian red shade in portraits Handel true Sweden James I of England Grove Cleveland identification of male criminals and a wood carver a reference to President Truman in a 1950 radio address.

Charles A. Wilson General Electric Co Titian Handel True Sweden James I England Grove Cleveland President Truman the Nation

Cook On Mobbed Crime Tour Brought To Oklahoma City

Five Federal prisoners including Badman Cook were loaded onto a Southern Pacific train in Los Angeles en route to Oklahoma City. Cook's crime spree began December 25 in Blythe California and ended with the murder of the Mosser family near Joplin Missouri after a perilous car chase and a mine shaft dump.

Southern Pacific Los Angeles Oklahoma City Cook Mexico Richardson Badman Cook Joblin Blythe Calif el Paso Tex Juarez Mex Joplin Lee Archer Tohoka Mosser Albuquerque N. M Wichita Falls Carlsbad Caverns Mossers Houston de Queen Ark Fort Smith Ark Thelma Ronald Dean Gary Carl Pamela Sue Ren

Why do birds lay eggs in different colors

Naturalists note color variation in eggs used for identification. Individual birds’ nests show subtle hues while colonial nests display a wide variety of colors and patterns.

Crossword Clue Incomplete Entry List

Puzzle grid fragment lists clues and partial answers including unruly performers glacial ridges depart flash of light a pair malt kiln knave dancing girl Egypt furnish temporarily.

Egypt

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Fretwell Seiberling Stiblerling At Cammer Tire Co Handley School Farmall MYERS Brumback N. Cameron St Fannie Haynes Roland Mitchell Trial Justice Court U.S Baptist Church John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Braddock Hardie Orchard Orchard & Farm Supply Cameron St Eensert Tl Lim An Mal Tanne Tommy D. Lockhart Loudoun St Omps’ Funeral Home Valley Ave Nash Frederick Motors, Inc Valley Wrecking Co R. Alexander, Jr N. Loudoun St Glaize Bro. N. Cameron Pucen Tiatine Co Heatwolk Motor CO N. Graddock St Chapman Motor CO Mervel W. Adams Call Rees A. PF. Rees, Inc Berryville, VA Daily Crossword Valley Sultan Denmark Persia FIN
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