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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1941

Page

9

Market Quotations Livestock And Produce Markets

Baltimore and Chicago livestock and produce quotations show dull markets on poultry eggs and butter with steady to higher hogs calves and cattle. Cows and bulls were steady with fat cows around 7.00, hogs gained up to 2.00 per 100 pounds, calves steady, and sheep and lambs mixed with slight changes across weights.

Baltimore Maryland U. S Dull N. J Baltimore Livestock U. B.D. A. Doweld A.m Chicago Livestock Chicago US Dept

Stock Market Report and Price Quotes Today

Early trading shows a mix of gains and losses as several favorites extend gains. Notable quotes include JC at 83 8-4, Republic Steel 201-4, Sears & Roebuck 75, US Steel 57 7-8, Union Pac 81 3-4, and Western Union 25 1-9 with Woolworth at 29 1-4.

Ae Aly Inden Penney (Jc Republic Steel Sears & Roebuck Southern R GO of NJ Texas Corp Union Pac US Steel Va-Car Chem

Winchester Fire Dept Urges Safety Tubes For Equipment

Winchester fire and Ambulance crews push to fit safety tubes on trucks and ambulances at no cost. They warn that old inner tubes risk immediate fire truck or ambulance failure endangering lives and homes. A local tire company branch facilitates the installation.

Winchester Winchester Fire Department Tire

Livestock Market Report from N. Kent Street Sale Notes

Quotations Va. Livestock Market on N. Kent Street held weekly Tuesdays details cattle, sheep, hogs, lambs and cows. Prices ranged from 7 to 13 dollars per cwt for cattle and hogs, with fat cows 6 to 7 per cwt and lambs 8.75 to 11 per head. notable sale of a grade Guernsey Cow at 125000 dollars in consignments by C. L. Wil.

C. L. Wil

Local Markets Notice From Sany Notwithstanding Errors

Market note from local desk indicates data from Sany compiled markets with a Star disclaimer. It says Star assumes no responsibility for top management or pricing inaccuracies.

Sany Star

Robert B. Dale Receives Eagle Award at Meeting

Winchester Aerie awarded Robert B. Dale a Past Worthy President's Certificate signifying his Grand Aerie membership. Seven candidates were initiated by Winchester Aerie’s degree team. Annual picnic set for Sunday, July 20 at Jordan with games, events, and a flag raising ceremony led by Worthy President Henry Keller.

Winchester Engles Robert B. Dale Winchester Aerie Carrell Thendy Abner Vinends Jordan Ciemonies Eagles National Defense Henry Keller

Wheat futures slip then rally on milling demand Chicago July 16

Wheat prices fell a cent a bushel then recovered much of the loss as milling interests bought, lifting futures for July at 1.03 1/4 to 1-8 and Sept for 1.04 7/8, with other grain quotes shown for corn oats soybeans rye and malted barley futures.

Chicago New Baltimore Grain Baltimore

Brann Shipping Six Yearlings Sail to Saratoga

Six yearlings owned by W. L. Brann will be shipped from Baltimore on August 5 for Saratoga sales opening August 16. The lot includes a youngster by Lud Lerner from Inchape Belle, a full brother to Thanksgiving, plus two Challenger 2nd daughters from Parabola and Flat Trick, among others.

Baltimore W. L. Brann Saratoga Lud Lerner Inchape Belle Thanksgiving Challenger Challedon Parabola Flat Trick

What is a chickaree and its origin explained

The note defines chickaree as a red wycherel named from its ery as part of a query and answer. It presents a concise explanation linking the term to a specific color and local naming.

Shenandoah Farmers Divided On Wheat Quotas

In Shenandoah County Woodstock Virginia growers show split views on the National Farm Referendum wheat quota law. Secretary treasurer Lacey Yer cites farmers' inability to foresee higher penalties when setting acreage last autumn.

Woodstock Shenandoah Lacey Yer Shenandoah County Agricultural Association Boyer Shenandoah County

Congress Delays Debate on Rents and Prices

Washington reports that despite Roosevelt’s disclosure of possible wartime rent and price controls, Congressional leaders expect weeks before any related legislation reaches debate. In contrast, a plan for extending daylight saving time received quicker attention with Chairman Lea announcing a bill and early hearings planned.

Washington Roosevelt Lea D-Calif House Interstate Commerce Committee

Italians Complain About Police At New York Pier

Italian newspaper correspondents in New York said Ameri behaved uncivilly toward them and other Italians and Germans as the West Point liner prepared to depart. Stefani of the official Italian news agency claimed the police blocked the journalists from speaking with departing Italians and Germans at the pier.

Rome Newbee Today Ameri West Point Axis Stefani Weve New York

Need More Planes For Air Travel

New York reports hopeful interest in releasing 75 to 150 transport planes to U S airlines to handle rising air travel. One airline says business is about 50 percent higher than last year and could use 4& dozen more planes soon. Factory output has shifted to Britain and military needs, forcing some cancellations and limiting schedules. If planes are available, air freight and even some first class mail could move by air.

New York Britain

Congress Members Get Preference In Army Site News

The War Department announced Congressmen would receive a five hour beat over the press for new Army construction site selections. Senators and Representatives from affected states could inform constituents immediately by press or other channels. Public relations officers were instructed to give Congressmen 24 hours prior, but this was shortened to five hours.

Washington War Department

Boston Wool Market Scattered Sales Pressured by Thin Demand

Boston wool traders reported scattered sales of finer grades in the market on July 16. Twelve month Texas wools sold mostly 1.05 to 1.07 dollars per pound scoured while fine territory wools in original bags ranged 1.00 to 1.03 dollars scoured. Combing bright fleece wools of three eighths and one fourth blood grades stood at 46 to 47 cents greasy, though most quotations were not firm due to scarce business.

Boston U.S

Body of One Drowned Youth Is Recovered

The body of Lynwood Nickel 19 of Waynesboro Pa was recovered near Mountain Lock in the southern county after drowning while swimming alone. John S Robertson 25 of Gettysburg Pa perished when his canoe went over the Potomac Edison Co dam below Williamsport. Robertson's body had not been located.

Hagerstown Lynwood Nickel Waynesboro Mountain Lock Nickel Secon John 8. Robertson Gettysburg Potomac Edison Company Williamsport Robertson

Alabama Adopts Daylight Time Statewide

Governor Frank M. Dixon proclaimed daylight saving time for all state agencies and urged city and county governments to adopt it by midnight Sunday. The move follows President Roosevelt’s request for southeastern states to advance clocks one hour to conserve electric power for national defense.

Montgomery Ala Frank M. Dixon Roosevelt Southeastern

Japanese mariners stalled awaiting Panama Canal transit in Cristobal

Four Japanese merchants remain in Cristobal harbor awaiting passage through the Panama Canal to the Pacific. One has been held up since Saturday. Local authorities say only oversubscribed delays hinder the transit.

Cristobal Canal Zone Cristobal Harbor Panama Canal Pacific

Debate Over Draft Length Sparks Political Clash

Reports indicate continued gains toward a 1,735,000 man force as the White House defends extending draft terms if needed. Senator Nye argues Congress broke faith by allowing longer service, while Senator Connally says national welfare overrides faith concerns.

Nye R-Nd Congress Khey

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