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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1939
Page
7
Farmer, who could not participate in the New Hobby Show this summer, said in the afternoon that unavoidable circumstances will prevent acceptance of the bid. He has collected several hundred autographs of prominent persons.
Sixty students attend Daily Vacation School at Stephens City Methodist Church with a Friday picnic at Rouss Park to close. Mrs. C. S. Headley directs. Juniors led by Mrs. Homer Welch with Miss Maxine Baker and Miss Charlotte Lemley. primaries by Mrs. C. R. Galliday with Miss June Lemley and others. beginners taught by Mrs. Eldridge Lemley and Miss Dorothy Lemley. Zoe Lemley acts as secretary. Relatives and friends are invited to the Friday picnic.
Edward Harrison Grove of 1301 Valley avenue dies at home from a heart attack in Winchester Born January 13 1861 he spent most of his life here as a fruit grower and church member Survived by wife ten children twenty grandchildren one brother and three sisters Services Friday at 3 pm from his home with pallbearers and honorary escorts listed Domed in Omps Funeral Home until service time
Minutes from the July 10 meeting show Gilpin presenting road surveys and urging immediate work on Route 50. The chamber’s directors adopted a resolution pressing the State Highway Department to finish Route 50 from Winchester to the Shenandoah River without delay.
The Rev. C Worthington Lowe will preach on Modern Christianity at the regular prayer service tonight at 8 o clock. Also at 8 o'clock the church council meets at Miss Nannie O Cooper 208 Fairmont avenue.
Representative Jennings Ran dolph of the Second West Virginia District and Clarence W Meadows West Virginia attorney general will speak at the Patriotic Order Sons of America three day picnic at Unger's Store W Va July 13 14 and 15 They will attend Saturday only Meadows will fly from Charleston to Winchester then drive to the grounds Randolph may travel from Washington The speakers are set for about 4 o clock in the afternoon.
James Crim Leeads call for a vote on an ordinance to outlaw hogs amid sanitation concerns. Mrs. F. L. Ayler and Mrs. John B. Neill of local clubs argue for prohibition to protect public welfare while hog raisers note Winchester permits hogs and contest Berryville council opposition.
George Taylor and Gus Kaknis lead a cornerstone service with A P Martin and three Past Masters in regalia. Walter M Shade and J W Allamond represent the building and new church committees as articles for the stone are sealed. The $7500 project is largely funded by Braddock Street Church, with a campaign planned for August.
Three Winchester Misses Louise O Roark Geraldine and Rutie Messick earned high marks at the Salvation Army Young People's Encampment in Catoc tin Maryland. The group of 75 from several states praised for camp spirit and achievements while Winchester won several cleanliness awards.
Berryville council to consult with Mr. Rhuel a Virginia League of Municipalities field engineer on an impartial survey after which a contractor may be hired for damages deemed due. 1,300 feet of 2 inch pipe to be laid from Main street to Virginia avenue residents. Bids due 11 a m July 25 in a special session to award contract. Treasurer George N Hardesty salary raised from 60 to 70 dollars per month effective immediately. Firecracker bans upheld with first reading of an updated ordinance scheduled for August 8 to avoid primary election conflicts.
Market reports from Baltimore Philadelphia and Chicago show apples and poultry values, eggs steady at 5 061 cases, butter at 970 tubs, and live poultry prices. Cattle calves hogs and sheep prices are given with ranges for various weights and grades, including steers cows bulls and vealers, plus Chicago and Philadelphia movements and receipts.
N Kent Street market extended sales every Tuesday with detailed quotes for steers heifers fat cows bulls veal calves lambs fat sheep hogs pigs sows and feeder stocker cattle including per cwt and per head ranges and top prices.
New York on July 12 reports a strong rally with many stocks up 1 to 3 points. Volume reached about 1,000,000 shares, double the previous session, as leaders like American Telephone spurred buying across prominent issues. Notable closes include American Telephone 1647-8 and Western Union along with Du Pont, Union Carbide, Johns Manville, and others.
Wheat for September and December hit new season lows as corn weakness drags grains. July wheat falls to 64 7/8 cents while September and December slide, with nearby corn futures also posting new season lows before closing. Cash grain quotes list No 2 red wheat around 69 1/4 cents and mixed corn bids near 47 cents.
State police moved into Pontiac to cover a General Motors strike amid CIO United Auto Workers threats of a city wide walkout. About 120 troopers were assembled near Pontiac to back local officials, with reports of gas bombs and nightsticks. Robert Poe warned a general walkout could follow if police acted as strike breakers.
J. M. Markle, employed on the Charles McCann farm near Stephenson, learned yesterday afternoon of his brother's death in Hannover vicinity. Funeral services are set for 1.30 tomorrow afternoon and Mr. Markle will attend.
The market notes grain futures and bids with assorted grades and stocks. Wheat No 2 red winter and other cereals show varied prices. Baltimore and Winchester quote July values and delivered mill prices, with year-ago comparisons.
Berryville Virginia July 10 Special Fire Chief Enders said at the John H. Enders fire company monthly meeting the group will continue Thursday fire fighting practice sessions. Instruction led by Capt. Charles Rheiniger of Charles Town and his company will resume in fall.
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