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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
3
In 1917 the United States harvested 2 908 million bushels of corn from 111 million acres. By 1944 a record crop of 3 228 361 000 bushels was produced from 98 722 000 acres.
Doctors say deafness and hard of hearing cause nervous fatigue and social isolation. A compact postwar Beltone hearing device promises clear tone with self adjustable fit, no bulky battery packs, and widespread use. Miller's Drug Store in 107 N Loudoun St offers free booklet and demonstrations with no obligation.
George Albert Leake 46 died of a heart attack in Front Royal after a two month illness. His wife died January 25. Survived by sons Eugene A. Leake George T. Leake William Leake and daughter Mary Ellen of Front Royal, three brothers and two sisters, and a grandson. Funeral Sunday at 3 in Maddox Chapel with Rev. Joseph S. Gresham. interment Prospect Hill Cemetery.
H. W. Butler Jr. announced the VFW clubroom at 32 Rouss Avenue will open at noon on Saturday February 1. O C Holliday WWI veteran will act as steward.
Walter Haight sports columnist for the Washington Post will address the Winchester Lions Club at a luncheon in Sarah Zane Hall next Tuesday February 4. Ben Cather Club president announced arrangements made by Bob Lewis Post representative.
New York stock market gains with steel stocks leading the rally on January 31 as earnings and dividends buoyed sentiment. Profit taking caused early irregularity, then activity picked up before closing with mixed gains across many issues and improved bond prices. Strong performers included U S Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Steel Chrysler Goodrich and others amid hopes of margin trading revival and cautions over midyear economic risks.
Chicago grain quotes at the Board of Trade show firm opening prices as traders factors weather patterns into movement. Wheat led with March at 2.12 5 8 to 3 4, May 1.96 3 4 to 1.97, July 1.81 1 4, Sept 1.77 1 2. Corn March 1.31 1 4 1 8, May 1.29 1 4 1 8, July 1.27 7 8. Oats March 75 1 2 5 8, May 68 3 4 7 8, July 61 7 8, Sept 59 3 4. Lord: July 26.00, Sept 24.00. A third of Denmark's population earns its living by farming.
Market conditions for apples and poultry show steady to slow demand with liberal supplies. Apple varieties range from 2.00 to 3.25 per 2 1 2 inch, with some higher prices for select lots. poultry prices mostly 25 to 38 cents for various cuts. eggs and butter receipts noted with wholesale prices listed.
US DA quotations from Baltimore reflect steady to slow early trading. Cattle receipts near 100, with cows scarce and weights varied. calves active with dealer demand steady. Prices show 14.00 to 16.00 for sausage weight cattle, 24.00 to 28.00 for selected calves, and lower ranges for common lots.
Chicago market summary shows hogs steady to mixed with lighter weights 25.50-25.00 and tops around 24.85 while sows weaken. Cattle receipts heavy with trade steady to strong. vealers and bulls steady. sheep markets uneven with wool slaughter lambs 22.50-22.90. Grain and feed prices listed across meal, corn, and feeds with butter at wholesale 61 and retail 68.
Local wholesale market flour prices listed with patent bran at 10 lb bags per cwt priced 5.55 and 25 lb bags per cwt priced 5.35. Market notice notes typographical error disclaimer.
The fragmentary text references an egg market and mentions the Pentagon cost relative to a battleship and US oil well figures. It lacks clear events or persons but notes wartime cost comparisons and oil production figures.
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