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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1942

Page

2

Scouts From Winchester Tackle Camp White Rock Third Week

About 92 youths from Winchester and nearby towns gathered at Camp White Rock for the third week of the annual program. The Friday report noted 54 boys returned Saturday, with many from Front Royal Luray Martinsburg and Charles Town. Deputy Regional Scout Executive Dan Henry and Scouts Executive Stanley Matefiso visited the camp as reservations shifted and some planned to attend later in the week.

Front Royal Luray Martinsburg Charles Town White Rock Dan Henry Philadelon Stanley Mate Fiso Winchester Shenandoa

Rule on Providing Aid to All Families

The guideline states we must not refuse services to any family and aim to assist all in need. It emphasizes inclusive, non discriminatory support and consistent availability regardless of background or situation.

Powerful lever forged for wage standardization

Washington reports the War Manpower Commission has forged a lever to standardize wages in war plants. McNutt urged the U S Employment Service to deny labor priorities to firms paying substandard wages, pressuring management to equalize wages across regions. Rosters of skills and plants are being prepared to prioritize critical production and curb wage piracy as a step toward wage stabilization for full war output.

Francis M. Lema Washington War Manpower Commission Commission Paul V. McNutt U. S. Employment Service McNutt The Manpower Commission U.S. Employment Service

Virginia Soldier Held Prisoner

The War Department announced that Staff Sergeant Ernest George Rogers of the USA was interned by the Japanese at Zentsuji after being captured at Wake Island. His mother is Mrs Robbie Campbell Rogers of Saltville Virginia. He was among 99 U S personnel interned by Japan. the other 98 are in Shanghai.

Washington War Department Ernest George Rogers U.S.A Zentsuji Wake Island Robbie Campbell Rogers Saltville United States Shanghai

Baltimore Grain Market Close Report

Baltimore market notes show wheat No 2 Red Winter Gar licky spot at 1.14 1-4 dollars per bushel for July delivery. Corn quoted 94 to 97 cents per bushel in old currency terms. Winchester market lists new wheat at 1.04 dollars per bushel and corn at 90 cents. Prices based on deliveries at mill.

Baltimore Winchseter

Card of Thanks for Rebecca Ann Loy

The Loy family Edward H. Loy thanks friends for kindness during the illness and death of Rebecca Ann Loy. Gratitude extended for flowers and use of cars.

Rebecca Ann Loy Edward H. Loy

Baltimore Market Quotation Summary for July 6

Livestock and produce prices in Baltimore show steady dairy and poultry demand. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep quotations reflect mixed grades with higher end beef and veal prices, while lighter weights and lower grades trend lower. Local traders monitor steady slaughter stock and variable lamb values across categories.

Baltimore U.S

Livestock Prices Quietly Hold in Chicago and Pittsburgh Markets

Daily salable hogs cattle calves and sheep listed with price ranges across Chicago and Pittsburgh markets. Hogs mostly higher. cattle and calves mixed with steady to lower trends for some classes. Lambs and yearlings slow. sheep and sows show modest gains in Chicago territory.

Chicago Pittsburgh

Stock Market Report Sparks General Market Recovery

New York July 6 Stocks resumed recovery with occasional profit taking dulling gains. Egyptian war news cheered but Russian dispatches clouded the outlook. American Telephone led gains, Santa Fe hit a new peak since 1938 before opposition. Major houses like U S Steel Bethlehem Southern Pacific and Chrysler fluctuated as bonds improved and commodities fell.

New York American Telephone Santa Fe U.S. Steel Bethlehem Southern Pacific Great Northern Chrysler Sears Roebuck Anaconda Montgomery Ward Westinghouse du Pont

Local Markets The Star Daily Markets Correction Note

The Star notes that local markets are correct daily but does not assume responsibility for typographical errors. This brief disclaimer summarizes publishing caution in market listings maintains.

The Star

Wheat prices fall as hedging pressure rises

Chicago grain quotations show wheat down over a cent per bushel amid hedging pressure from large hedge positions built up around holidays. Opening quotes indicate Sept and Dec futures trading in the 1.19 to 1.22 range, with July and September bids near 1-8 to 5-8 and 1-8 to 1-8 respectively.

Chicago Jly

Frederick men enlist and receive military assignments

Walter Howard Clark 21, joins Air Corps with plans for training at Fort Meade. Robert A. Keller accepts U S Navy Ensign commission and heads to Cornell for schooling. William Mason advances to sergeant after Army service at multiple forts. A Haines now at Will Rogers Field joins a materials squadron for basic training. Recruits from Frederick County include Williamson, Castleman, Clark, Mozingo, McCauley. John B. Pearsons granted leave to serve with Armed Forces and assigned to Army Air Force at Bowman Field. L A Pollard reports his son Bill Pollard in flight training with two Winchester cadets. Pvt Lloyd Stotler writes from Australia. Pvt Harrison L Miller recoveries. Lt Frank C Pierce to Fort Dix. Pvt Clarence L Foreman promoted to Corporal upon return to Fort Custer. Lt Ed Doran visiting Frederick. Bradshaw Beverley enlists in US Marine Corps and goes to Parris Island. Edmund Bradfield to Riddle Aircraft Institute for primary flight training after Maxwell preflight.

Johnb. Pearsons Handley Bard College Columbia University Annadale-on-Hudson N. Y Army Air Force Bowman Field Louisville

Red Cross Offers Advanced First Aid Class In Braddock Church

A Red Cross advanced first aid course starts Thursday at 7 30 pm in the Braddock Street Methodist Church Assembly Room under Mrs Edward B Capper. Veterans of the standard course are urged to attend and the class is open to interested individuals. Contact the Red Cross office at 5412 or Mrs Capper at 3380 for details. A standard first aid class begins July 14 at 7 36 pm at the Sarah Zane Fire Hall under Taylor Barr. Interested persons should attend or contact Red Cross 6419.

Red Cross Braddock Street Methodist Church Edward B. Capper Carper Capper Sarah Zane Fire Taylor Barr

Treasury Status by Sermnoton July 6 Receipts and Debt

Treasury figures show July 6 receipts of 33 272 667.64 dollars and expenditures 148 920 800.25 dollars. Total debt stands at 77 468 678 627.96 dollars, an increase of 22 628 781.33 dollars from the previous day.

Martinsburg Man C M LaRue Dies At 62

C M LaRue aged 62 died at City Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia from complications He was born in 1870 and lived much of his life in Harpers Ferry He leaves four sons eight daughters three sisters and three brothers Funeral set at Brown's Funeral Home 10 30 Tuesday Burial Lutheran Cemetery Bolivar with Rev Fr Lackey officiating

C. M. LaRue William A. LaRue Winchester City Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Mr. LaRue Mannings, W Harpers Ferry W.va Brown’s Funeral Home Boliver F. P. Lackey St. Joseph's Temple Church

Honor Roll drive seeks service relatives cooperation

Citizens in Winchester and Frederick County are urged to fill a blank form and mail it to Robert B. Grove. The Honor Roll, prepared by the Winchester Junior Board of Trade with the Winchester Evening Star, relies on community cooperation to compile names of service personnel.

Winchester Frederick County Robert B. Grove Winchester Junior Board of Trade Winchester Evening Star

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