Markets Notice of Livestock and Produce Prices
Baltimore and Chicago markets report cattle hogs and sheep with prices per cwt and per head. Strong hog gains, cattle steady to higher, calves active on red steers, and sheep steady in late trading.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1937
Page
3
Baltimore and Chicago markets report cattle hogs and sheep with prices per cwt and per head. Strong hog gains, cattle steady to higher, calves active on red steers, and sheep steady in late trading.
Buyers flocked to the market pushing prices of leading shares higher in the most active session in weeks. Reports of better rail earnings prospects and strong crop signals supported sentiment with heavy aircraft and engine deliveries noted in the second quarter. Selected stock quotations at close list Allied, Am Can, Am Exp, and other names.
Chicago traders end mixed day with wheat futures edging lower on soft North American crop signals. Prices for soybeans oats rye and corn show varied declines and advances as traders watch rust fears and crop reports. Baltimore wheat and corn markets quote No 2 red winter at 1.22 1.23 and nearby grains around 1.12 to 1.15 a bushel.
Nathaniel Thomas Bondurant 86 died at his home near Relief in Opequon district after a long railroad career with Norfolk and Western. Born July 24 1850 in Campbell County Virginia he is survived by wife Sallie L Bondurant daughters Eva M Bondurant and Mrs fosa E Barr one niece one nephew five grandchildren seven great grandchildren and other relatives. Services at Relief Methodist Church with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery conducted by Hiram Lodge No 21 pallbearers listed.
Prince Charles of Sweden married Countess Elsa Von Rosen, a commoner, in Stockholm on July 6. He forfeited his royal title and throne succession rights, losing his position in the Swedish royal family. The move comes from the nephew of King Gustaf V and brother of the late Queen Astrid of the Belgians.
State city and county officers conducted a coordinated raid at 9 30 Sunday morning targeting Frederick county and Winchester bootleggers. Eight people were arrested and alcohol seized. Four detainees were released on bond before a Friday hearing.
Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce led four bus loads and three cars of 98 teachers from the Teachers College of Eastern Carolina through Winchester. Paul T. Ricks guided the group, which toured Handley auditorium and other sights before departing for Endless Caverns and Natural Bridge. A return trip is planned around August 20.
Mrs. Rosella Lee Lorshbaugh died at her daughter’s home in Cedar Grove after a year of illness. Survived by husband Jacob of Hagerstown and children Calvin Wolfe Charles Wolfe William Wolfe and Jessie Lewis with services planned at her daughter’s home and later in Hagerstown at the First Baptist Church. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
The New York State Athletic Commission approved the week of Sept 13 for the heavyweight title bout between champion Joe Louis and Tommy Parr British Empire titleholder. The fight will take place at Yankee Stadium in New York.
About 1,000 national guardsmen reported all quiet in the Cleveland area as workers at Republic Steel plants resume operations after 41 days idle. In Niles and Warren Ohio, hundreds of union supporters clashed with non strikers, throwing rocks and denting cars. A rumored Akron mobilization was dismissed as troopers placed for duty elsewhere in the region.
Enore radio operators search for clues as Putnam reports a telephoned offer from Japan to assign warships to the hunt. Acceptance or rejection would rest with U S Naval authorities. State department says further international action may be needed to verify the wife’s whereabouts. British Phoenix Islands await search results and possible British aid north of Howland.
After a five day Hyde Park sojourn, Senator Robinson opened debate on Roosevelt court reform. He proposed a substitute allowing one new justice per year to replace those past 75, pledging to use all means to break a filibuster if needed. He argued age affects mental and physical vigor in judges.
Parliament moves swiftly after Robinson's move to advance the court reform bill permitting voluntary retirement of judges at age 70, triggering a tense maneuvering phase. The legislative push follows the amendment strategy and party lines as the measure seeks approval.
Atlantic Survey reports the Caledonia completed its North Atlantic crossing ahead of the 16 to 17 hour estimate under Captain A. S. Wilcockson with a four man crew. Spectators welcomed the landing as the Clipper plans Montreal then Port Washington on the final leg. Britain and the United States lead in this year’s four nation experimental flights as France and Germany plan similar legs.
The New Church Heltzel with Mrs. L. B. William son as violinist connects to the capen forth River Lutheran Pastorate. The St. Peter's frame building erected in 1869 stood over sixty years before its collapse two years ago. The present edifice replaces that site while neighboring Metho dist Church offered doors in the interim. Capen forth River Lutheran Pastorate includes Moriah Ver Hebron Ebenezer and Fair view. Church council members listed: J. Allen Hawkins chair, Joseph T. Frye, William Miller Frye, Richard A. Ackerman, El mer Michael, Leslie Godlove, Johnnie Kackley.
Church trustees William Miller Frye Leslie Godlove and Richard A Ackerman chaired the building committee. Architect A Hensel Fink and contractor B G Kerns led local firms with Ray Orndorff Riley Orndorff and Wolford in charge of different sections. Visitors came from Winchester Frederick and Shenandoah counties in Virginia and other areas.
Berryville firemen contained a blaze that threatened the business district with two grocery stores and a restaurant reopening soon. Debris removal and damaged merchandise cleanup began as insurance coverage limits were noted and cooperation from Charles Town firemen was praised.
William H. Bell and Quentin Flickinger, both of this city, sustained slight injuries when their car collided with a parked truck near the fair grounds. The truck was loaded with cargo at the time of the collision.
Charter 1635 Reserve District 5 report shows assets including banking house and cash balances with Federal Reserve, total assets of 2,471,? million, liabilities totaling 2,472 million, deposits by individuals, banks, and municipalities, and a capital account of 215 thousand. Harold G. Brown, cashier, swears accuracy. notary Robert D. Glaize validates on July 3, 1937.
The report details a three vehicle crash on Route 50 at the Double S curve. C G McBride drove a West Virginia truck and collided with an automobile driven by E C Hillyard of Pittsburgh. Hillyard sustained a cut above the eye and Bell suffered bruises and minor lacerations. The Hillyards’ car sustained significant damage totaling about 150 dollars. State Officer Bayliss stated the automobile was across the white line when the mishap occurred.
The piece criticizes the Resettlement Administration for high costs in Tugwelltown and Jersey Homestead projects. It cites acre costs, per unit costs, and overhead, arguing that public funds have been wasted on land, surveys, and construction. It calls for suspending many projects and questions rental funding.
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