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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1937

Page

9

Markets Report From Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock and Produce

Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes show cattle and hog prices mostly steady to lower. Hogs around 9.75 to 11.10 for various weights. cattle mixed with steers 7.50 and calves 12.50 to 13.00. sheep and lambs steady to higher with fat lambs around 10.50 to 11.90. Chicago reports hogs, cattle, and calves with generally weak to lower tone and price ranges broader.

Baltimore Livestock Baltimore Dept. Agric Chicago Oderate

Local Markets Prices for Feed and Grain Products

Local market listing shows wholesale and retail prices for flour, meal, cracked corn, horse feed, poultry feed, and dairy products. Items include patent flour in 8 to 12 lb bags, cracked corn, meal, baby chick feed, and lard with multiple price points per bag or per hundredweight.

Kasco Eseseevers Bescdenewee Ces

Stock Market Closes Mixed as Flood Damages Damp Rally

New York stock prices slipped with only a few specialties rising. heavy offerings slowed the tape for hours. Bonds and commodities were uneven while foreign exchange opened flat with Sterling at 4.90 3 4 and the French franc at 4.66 3 4 cents.

New York Ieneta Allied Chemical Can Radiator Smeltres Tel Anaconda Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Consol Edison Corn Products General Electric

Topping Tenor to Appear in Winchester Concert Series

Robert Topping the Pittsburgh born tenor will appear in a three concert season by the Winchester Branch of the National Concert Association. He trained at Curtis Institute and with Adrian Freni and has appeared at Radio City Music Hall. Ruth M. Perry accompanies with praised mastery. Local members anticipate a beautiful evening.

Winchester National Concert Association Topping Pittsburgh Metropolitan Adrian Freni Opera School Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia Radio Music Hall Ruth M. Perry The Concert Association Robert Topping Handley High School Sec

Wheat and Grain Prices Fall After Wallace Address

Chicago market weakness follows late declines amid Secretary Wallace remarks predicting lower farm prices for wheat corn cotton and tobacco. May Wheat 1.28 5-8 to 17-8, Cash Wheat quiet. Baltimore No 2 red winter 1.41 per bushel. Winchester Wheat 1.36 per bushel amid mixed grain quotes.

Chicago Wallace Baltimore Winchester

Hicks Family Leader E M Hicks Dies

E M Hicks died after a long illness leaving six grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Survived by children Stanley Hicks Winchester Mrs G W Bayliss Winchester Raymond Hicks Martinsburg Mrs Harry Price Martinsburg Thurman Hicks Winchester Boyd Hicks Timber Ridge and brothers F L Hicks Bowling Green Ohio and C A Hicks Willard Ohio. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm at the Bayliss home 802 South Braddock street with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery conducted by Rev Henderson Capon Bridge. Final arrangements pending.

Stanley Hicks Winchester G. W. Bayliss Raymond Hicks Martinsburg Harry Price South Braddock Street Mount Hebron Cemetery Henderson Capon Bridge Hicks

Decree Grants Absolute Divorce in Frederick Court

A decree was entered today in the Circuit Court of Frederick County granting an absolute divorce to Selby H. Johnson from Thola Cc. Johnson on grounds of desertion. The couple were married in November 1922.

Circuit Court of Frederick County Selby H. Johnson Thola Cc Johnson

Divorce Decree Granted in George vs George Case

A Corporation Court grants a divorce to Pearl E. George from Walter B. George on desertion. The decree forbids either party from remarrying within six months.

Corporation Court Pearl E. George Walter B. George

Farmers Discuss Means To Improve Living Standards In Gainesboro

The Gainesboro discussion group met at the new school with 25 farmers and wives present to explore living standards and farm ownership. They urged rural electrification, better schools, clinics, medical facilities, and roads, plus a policy encouraging tenants to own farms to raise commitment and improvement. The next meeting was set for February 8 at 7 30 p m to discuss farming efficiency and agricultural bonuses.

Gainesboro New Frank Fout

Strike action hit Delco-Remy plants amid walkouts nationwide

Police clash continued after sit down strikers vacated a building on January 1. Delco-Remy and Chevrolet divisions idled over 8,500 workers as walkouts spread from New Jersey to the Great Lakes and to Oakland California. About 39,900 workers were ordered back to work in Indiana Michigan and Michigan plants with reopenings planned.

Anderson Delco-Remy New Jersey Missouri Georgia Great Lakes West Coast Chevrolet Fisher Oakland Calif Frank Slaby Indiana Indianapolis Muncie Michigan Bay City Saginaw Flint Detroit

Floods Hit Wheeling and Pittsburgh in Separate Invasions

In Wheeling residents on the island endure a clean flood with mud and silt lessened. Richard Miullins and family shelter inside. In Pittsburgh floodwaters recede after a temp drop from 34.5 feet peak. West Virginia’s flooded shoreline sees 40,000 homeless, ten dead, millions in damage as the Ohio River covers half the western cities.

Wheeling W. Va Island Richard Miullins West Virginia Ohio River

Kremer Family Ties Through Generations In City Life

Chas. P. Kremer, scion of the Kremer family and son of the late John and Henrietta Kremer, contributed to the city’s business life for generations. Born August 3, 1862, his infancy coincided with the Civil War era, as much of his early years unfolded during those turbulent times.

John Henrietta Putz Kremer Mr. Kremer

Kremer Dies at Age in Winchester After Long Business Career

Longtime merchant with wholesale and retail experience, former Common Council member, helped build Winchester City Hall in 1900. Survived by three sons and three daughters, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at home on West Cecil Street with Rev. C Worthington Lowe officiating. burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

City Hall Virginia H. Fuller Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company R. T. Barton W. P. McGuire James B. Russell John K. Lewis J. E. Correll Charles L. Crum Charles A. Heller Charles W. Hensell Mr. K Julian Watson Winchester Thomas E. Kremer William Kremer Akron Ohio Etta Kremer Oscar Cornwell Walter S. Nicklin Alexandria K. Esther Harris Kremer Grace Lutheran Church

Floods devastate Ohio valley as Indiana reaches record high

The Ohio River crest at 80.7 feet in Aurora Indiana as floodwaters overwhelm dozens of villages and farms. Relief trains ferry food and medicine to stranded residents while planes drop supplies. Refugees number in the tens of thousands as authorities compare the disaster to the 1889 Johnstown flood.

Charles A. Wilson Indiana Wpa Hoosier Johnstown Portsmouth Ohio John National Guard Evansville Lawrenceburg Ind New Albany Jeffersonville Madison Aurora Frankfort Kentucky Old State Reformatory Columbus Tennessee Western Missouri Arkansas Mississippi Memphis Huntington W. Va Pittsburgh Charles Snyder Roosevelt Malin Craig U. S. Army Craig Ohio River Harry L. Hopkins WPA

Lions Club Luncheon Highlights Agriculture Policy Impacts

John W. Larrick Jr., Frederick County farmer, spoke on how recent farm policies boosted income, reviewing government lending crop control and conservation programs. The Lions Club voted $10 to Red Cross flood relief, protested Shenandoah Park admission plans, and welcomed guests including John K. Hines and J H Funkhouser.

John W. Larrick, Jr Frederick County Lions Club AAA Red Cross Shenandoah National Park John K. Hines Suffolk Earl L. Mason Dunton Blacksburg Ahronomist Sam D. Preston B. F. Arthur, Jr L. B. Sirbaugh J H. Funkhouser Clarke County Club

Frantic efforts as flood waters rise across the Ohio valley

As floodwaters engulf towns from Paducah to Pittsburgh, refugees flood out and disease fears grow. In Louisville and Evansville water and fire destroy, while typhoid fears lead to immunizations. Military and WPA aid pour in as tragedies mount and mass evacuations expand.

Paducah Louisville Cincinnati Health Department Indiana Evansville

Red Cross First Aiders Plan Year of Training

Winchester Frederick chapter officials organize a four fire company and four group program for industrial workers motor corps highway first aid station and Boy Scouts. Frank Horton chairs the First Aid Committee presiding at the meeting with Helen Wright Leslie Kline Ada Thatcher Oppie and others present.

Red Cross First Aid Winchester-Frederick Motor Corps Handley High School Taylor Barr Frank Horton First Aid Helen Wright Leslie Kline Ada Thatcher Oppie Charles Kitchen Getz Halsey Green, Jr W. B. Stine Josephine Hinkle Paul Behrens Roy T. Fisher Allan Carter Lester Arnold, Jr Whitney Caulkins Edwin Snider, Jr

Flood Relief Efforts Active In Winchester Area

Refugees aboard a train bound for Staunton faced flood conditions as the crest threatened two more feet. Red Cross offices in Winchester and Frederick County coordinate cash, food, and clothing donations with a goal of surpassing quotas, while transportation shifts to air delivery and charity drives continue.

Staunton Winchester-Frederick Red Cross Winchester Woolen Company Frederick County Lottie Wolf Stephens City Robert 8. Bell Talbert W. Jenkins Hazel Whitacre Margaret L. Hodgson Cora Owens J. A. Grace Frank Yakel C. D. Kercheval James Gearing Fuller Gorham Logan R. Fay J. P. Samsell H. A. Punk C. E. Lemley E. L. Lemley Hilda Boyer W. O. Parker J. M. Steele F. B. Cadwallader P. E. Lineburg J. 8. Scully W. M. Richards Friends Pearl Brown Ollie Gibbons Walker Bond H. L. Krause Young Christian Methodist Church W. R. Campbell Walter Cochran & Family J. P. Reardon Swanson H. B. Williams Alva J. Steele A. W. Doggett White Palace J. Henry Moling. Jr Harry Ridgeway Pennypacke John Allen W. P. Anderson

Government mobilizes vast relief effort for rising disaster

Officials say 700 000 would be homeless by midweek and assure the government is acting. Over six departments marshal resources with more than 40 000 WPA workers aiding refugees. The Coast Guard deploys 1 200 men and 298 boats in the flooded region.

WPA Coast Guard

Death Summons Mrs Tevault At Stephens City

Mrs Margaret Tevault wife of Morgan Tevault retired farmer of Stephens City died at 7 last evening at her home in the eightieth year of age. She suffered a heart attack while talking to her husband after recovering from pneumonia. She is survived by six daughters and three sons. Funeral at 2 30 Wednesday from Stephens City Methodist Church. Interment Green Hill Cemetery.

Margaret Tevault Morgan Tevault Stephens City Tevault Aheyays Terault James Himelright Mount Williams Frederick County Virginia Della Strickler George Zeiler Floyd M. Lucas Snyder Alleman Trinity Lutheran Church Green Hill Cemetery

Pope Pius XI Sees Less Pain After Restful Night

In Vatican City on January 26 Pope Pius XI entered a visibly shorter pain period following a night of decent rest. He was cheered by the improvement and by a sun room being prepared to overlook the Vatican gardens and courtyard near his apartment.

Vatican City Pius XI Holy Father Vatican Gardens

Continue Case Of Max Krol

The case of Max Krol, former textile manufacturer, is continued as his health remains poor and he cannot appear in court. Krol is hospitalized in Chicago.

Max Krol Krol Chicago

Gas slayer Luther Jones executed for four killings near Elko

Carson City report states Luther Jones, 32, who killed four men in a $40 holdup near Elko on October 16, was executed in the Nevada gas chamber. About 40 witnesses attended the state prison execution.

Carson City Nev Luther Jones Elko

No Wednesday Service At Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran announces that there will be no Wednesday evening service due to Reverend C Worthington Lowe attending the Synod meeting in Roanoke this week. The notice was issued this afternoon.

C. Worthington Lowe Synod Roanoke Grace Lutheran Church

Howard President and Executive Committee Named

Executive Committee Arthur M Field elected president for the association and the board selects President Howard Rev Mr Owen Mrs James Miller and Arthur M Field as the committee. They will meet soon to plan the annual drive.

Arthur M. Field Association Howard Owen James Miller Arthur M Field

House Moves Rapid Bill To Aid Flood Relief

Washington January 26 Congress leaders moved to rush a 790000600 deficiency flood relief appropriation through the House before nightfall. The White House said the government would share treatment costs while relief needs are assessed. Hopkins reported Louisville and Cincinnati conditions had improved but risk remained with the Ohio River forecast.

Washington House White House National Resources Committee Harry L. Hopkins WPA Louisville Cincinnati Ohio River Capitol

Welfare Cases Almost Doubled in Winchester January

Mrs. Nan Keating McGrail, superintendent of public welfare in Winchester, said January cases nearly doubled with about 30 new cases. She cited illness and unemployment on federal projects as causes and noted needs include mattresses and shoes for children.

Nan Keating McGrail Public Welfare Winchester

Directors Elect Cather President At Winchester Credit Association

At last night’s meeting the Winchester Credit Association directors elected T. Russell Cather as president T. B. Patton as vice president and Harry Copenhaver as secretary treasurer for the coming year. The stockholders’ meeting last week re elected directors for 1937.

Winchester Credit Association T. Russell Cather T. B. Patton Harry Copenhaver

Building Permits In January Totals Five Thousand Dollars

Building permits issued for January total $5,000. Charles Baker at 27 North Braddock Street remodels electrical shop for $2,500. E Huntsberry at 155 North Loudoun Street adds a long store room for $1,300. Stuart B. Green at Fairmont Avenue constructs a warehouse for $1,200.

Charles Baker North Braddock Street Co. E. Huntsberry North Loudoun Street Stuart B. Green Fairmont Avenue

Award of $450 in damage suit in Corporation Court

Lawrence Fries eleven year old, by his mother Zelma A. Fries, received $450 in damages in a Corporation Court action against C Lester Glover. The case stemmed from injuries alleged after an automobile accident.

Lawrence Fries Zelma A. Fries C. Lester Glover

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Maryland Metro Star Stock Market Report Music Group E. M. Hicks Bulletins Golden Triangle Chas. P. Kremer MR. Larrick LIONS Uwes Mrs. Wright Howard President Humans Gene Carr Deny, Gro Cather
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