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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
10
Baltimore and Philadelphia livestock and produce markets show varied price moves with cattle and hogs generally steady to higher. Chicago reports strong hogs and firm steers, while lamb demand remains softer and eggs and butter prices edge higher in Philadelphia.
Local market page lists wholesale flour prices by bag and barrel for various weights and brands. It includes 98 lb, 48 lb, 24 lb, and 12 lb bag rates, plus per hundred rates for corn meal and screenings, along with feeds for poultry and farm stock.
New York traders show buying vigor fading but select stocks advance as General Motors strike negotiations face new hurdles. Market slows near midday with notable moves in Allied Chemical Am. Can Chrysler Gen. Electric and U S Steel among others. currencies inch lower on sterling and the French franc.
Chicago wheat and other grain futures rallied after late losses as reports from the Ohio Valley cited flood damage and sleet chilling crops in Illinois Missouri and Iowa. Cash and futures quotes cover wheat corn oats soy beans rye barley and lard bellies with varied price levels across May July and September contracts.
Joseph B. Eastman, ICC member, says in Boston that jurisdiction should extend over the entire transportation field including water. He argues all transport forms are interrelated and centralizing control would speed coordination while preserving the Commission’s essential nature amid possible reorganization.
Sheriff Biscailuz ordered strip tease venues closed or patrons kept clothed, saying such shows harm youth morals in Los Angeles County. He condemned the practice as suggestive and dismissed aggressive promoters inviting patrons inside.
Former King Alfonso of Spain met Cardinal Pacelli at the Vatican and expressed hope for the pope’s recovery. Attendants reported increased sedative doses to ease him and aid sleep during a restless night.
Julian A Everly announces the third annual stockholders meeting of the Shenandoah Production Credit Association on February 3 at Winchester Baptist Church. The event invites farmers and cooperative farm groups from Clarke Warren Frederick Shenandoah and Page counties with reports on growth and credit services and election of two directors.
John H. Smith companion of Benoit was arraigned on a concealed weapons charge. He waived examinations and was bound over to Circuit Court under $10,000 bond for Saturday. Prosecutor Francis Ready cited Benoit’s confession after a tense manhunt across sleet covered country with three states and federal agents ending near Monroe.
Demonstration Markets in Virginia reveal rising activity from 1931 to 1936 with totals of seven to seventeen markets and varying revenues. New counters in Frederick market on Cameron Street modernize the interior, improving facilities and brightening the room.
The board adjourned without action on bids for steel stairs. A special meeting is set for January 29 to reconsider the bids. Attending were C. I. Brumback, chairman, P. H. Gold, E. W. Adams, and W. H. Branner.
R A Lemley, tailor in Mr Jackson, son of late Jacob and Katherine Lemley, native of Stephens City, owned a farm and orchard nearby. Recognized for native ability and keen mind, he took an active interest in civic affairs. Survived by four children Mrs Elsi Hovermale, Mrs Caroline Seal, Maurice P Lemley and Charles Willard Lemley, all of Stephens City. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
A meeting of all Boy Scout Cub Packs is planned for 1 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church annex. Awards will be presented and a moving picture on dental care will be shown. Parents and friends are invited. Afterward the Camp Leaders Training Conference meets with a program on First Aid and Life Saving led by Laurens Jones.
Mrs Rebecca Blanche Huber widow of John F Huber died at 6 15 pm at the Stephens City home Frederick county after days of heart ailment She was 83 84 years old lifelong resident of the community and survived by daughter Nellie and adopted daughter Evelyn Bean Funeral at 2 pm Friday from her home with Rev Floyd M Lucas and Rev Snydr Alleman in charge Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers Randolph Yeakle Edgar Lineburg Gervis Lemley Mack Carbaugh Edward Campbell
Colonel Bullock, district governor of Rotary International for the 20th District of Indiana, spoke about twenty years of travel across Germany England and Canada and shared human interest anecdotes. He urged knowing others and serving with ideals as essential for a nation. President Frank Armstrong Jr presided and C Vernon Eddy introduced him. A Girl Scouts letter invited a Dolls Congress on Friday January 29 at Dr and Mrs Elsworth Johnsons to fund a permanent meeting place. Visitors included Rotarians Williams Lovett Cather and guests Arthur Underwood and Kearny.
Seattle police held 13 itinerants overnight after finding firearms during a drive against shanty town residents. Follows questioning of Oliver B. ONeil a Chicago prize fighter linked by detectives to the Mattson case as federal agents compare fingerprints with the kidnapper.
Mrs Margaret Pauline Smoot widow of Benjamin F Smoot died at 745 this morning at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Braithwaite on Apple Pie Ridge road after a brief illness of pneumonia in the sixty seventh year of her age She is survived by two daughters and two sons Funeral services will be held at 230 Saturday afternoon at the United Brethren Church of Reliance with interment in the church cemetery
Miss Rosenberger, daughter of Mary and the late Frederick H and Myers Rosenberger, was honored at final rites conducted by Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker. The service included floral tributes and hymns The Old Rugged Cross and Lead Kindly Light, with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were J H Yost Carroll Willis J M Spurr Edwin M Haines R Frank Barr Allen B Gray Fred Pitcock and L C Hollis.
May Kill Self Sessions are suspended on the premier's request and an imperial decree halts Diet meetings for two days. Hamada accuses a military clique of bribery to pass a bill creating two new army divisions. Hirota denies. Terauchi supports Hirota. Hamada proclaims backing by 90 million Japanese against higher military spending.
Bandits killed a cattle buyer and blocked highways all night to evade capture. A young daughter awakened, freed her mother, and state police with several county officers maintained roadblocks in the search for the culprits.
The event runs for merchants to sponsor contestants through Friday. Preliminary winners and finalists include Virginia Mae Clark with Golder Glow Restaurant, Andrew Higgs with Sanitary Dairy, Patricia Cahill with Miler Hardware, plus many others such as Charlene Grim for Timberclase’s, Peggy Adams for Shopping Centre, Nancy James for Buncutter Tire, and more from local firms like Hodgson Brown, Huntsberrys, Rhodes Drug, and Winchester Seed among others.
Fossil teeth of giant mammoths or elephants found in the Frederick County area amid road building. The discoveries suggest these mammoths migrated to North America during post glacial times when Africa and this continent were joined by a land bridge and climates were frigid.
The German naval experimental ship Welle sank off Holstein with all hands after attempting to aid two distressed ships near Fermarn island. Survivors indicate a perilous emergency in hostile seas and harsh weather.
Dr Hubert Sydenstricker announces next Sunday's service at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South marking the second Sunday of the On ward Movement. The two week revival will end at Easter with emphasis on church unity and spiritual life. Over 100 men attended last Sunday and 65 from the Golden Rule Bible Class sat in the front pews. On January 24 women will occupy center pews to rally the total woman membership.
Archaeologists describe Virginia's prehistoric mound builders with arrow heads, skeletons, and earth forts suggesting Asiatic origins and a link to early Indians. Fossil marine life in Frederick County hints at ancient seas and possible crude oil deposits among Shenandoah formations. Marine fossils, crinoids, and sea shells illustrate vast ages and paleogeography guiding geologists in reading these readouts from Winchester and surrounding areas.
Three crashes were reported by authorities today. John McMillan, 16, drove through a hedge and fence at the Fairfax Inn after a front car slowed and turned, causing a swerve. damage about 40 dollars. Marshall Galladay hit a wagon rear in Stephens City, injuring Burner's ankle. wagon had no light. Arthur Hamilton and an unseen driver collided at Cook's garage. both cars damaged about 30 dollars. An adjustment was made.
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