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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1952
Page
9
The New York Stock Exchange edge rose with leaders Bethlenem Steel and Chrysler among the most active, each gaining around a point or more. Other higher movers included U.S. Steel and related issues as traders watched key sectors.
Prices for apples potatoes and sweet potatoes show slight weakness with mixed sizing and washing conditions. Cattle and hogs listings reflect standard weekly market lines with cows, bulls, steers and heifers priced across weight ranges and quality grades, noting adjustments for utility and cutter categories.
Grain prices show limited moves with corn and soybeans trading around several near term levels. Wheat slips into December while rye and lard futures reflect modest shifts amid uncertain demand and harvest progress.
Thirty three groups from Virginia Maryland Ohio North Carolina West Virginia and the District of Columbia have accepted invitations to the Annual Harvest Festival in Charlottesville Virginia October 8 11. College and municipal bands will compete for prizes in the Grand Feature Parade October 10 with many staying for the football game between the University of Virginia and a rival. Majorette groups come from Staunton Portsmouth and Virginia cities plus Baltimore and the Navy Belles from Ohio. The Shea Covington High School Band and the Pershing unit from Virginia Polytechnic are highlighted among participants.
In Harrisonburg a class of 1,800 new Loyal Order of Moose members from 16 lodges statewide were initiated. U S Senator Harry F Byrd expressed appreciation for the honor and for testimonial scrolls signed by candidates and sponsors. Police sergeant at arms led the day’s events for Lodge 1686 and Winchester Lodge 1283.
About 30 ponies sold near Winchester on Saturday at Dr. F I McClure's farm on the Front Royal road. Prices reached 305 dollars each for 30 ponies held for him and Tom Whisner of Wytheville. In all some 50 ponies were offered, with top prices sold privately and the rest at auction from 87 to 187 dollars. Dr. McClure owned 23 of the ponies in the sale.
U S officials warn stronger bombing of North Korean military targets if the war drags on. A top commander cites recent enemy aggression and says atomic artillery is ready for use if the stalemate continues, with plans for intensified strikes on key sites.
A brief article notes that despite long surveys meteorologists find no clear link between weather conditions and fishing success. The text suggests fishermen rely on experience rather than predictable weather impacts.
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