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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1951

Page

2

Livestock and commodities market notes from Baltimore and New York

Cattle and calves show limited establish ment with undertone weak for calves and some firmness for cows. Hogs and sheep listed with mixed bids and light activity. Produce and apples noted with nearby markets, potatoes and poultry trading dull. In New York, oil shares lift sentiment with steady prices and select gains in Northern Pacific and other major names amid light overall interest.

Baltimore USDA Bubkts Usis Willian Eastern Shore Md N. J Eastern Shore West Shore Jersey New York Northern Pacific Shell Montana Dakota Utilities Southern Pacific New York Central Hardard Oil American Airlines Eastern Air Lines Paramount Pictures Kennecott Vopper Dome Mines American Cyanamid Dow Chemical Dedders-Guigan U. S. Rubber Woolworth J. I

Pace 4 Quiz Answers Displayed

Readers are presented with the solutions to Pace 4 quiz questions printed on the page. The notes list correct choices and brief explanations for each problem, aiding study and self-check.

Pace

Estate sale listing for Robt M Stephenson area details

Antique sale notice dated July 21 at 11 am lists the Estate of Robt M Stephenson two miles south of Opequon on Cedar Creek Grade with livestock machinery and household goods. A second entry notes a June 30 sale near Waynesboro Paemeggthe a complex.

Rob’t. M. Stephenson Opequon Cedar Creek R. Johnston Waynesboro

Winchester Market Quotation July 16 1951 Farmers Livestock

Market active with consignments heavy and prices mostly steady. Cattle items show range for steers heifers cows and calves, dairy cows and bulls with values listed. hogs and lambs feature varied weights and reductions in some classes.

Local Market Prices and Retail Feeds Listed

Local markets show corrected daily prices for wheat per bushel corn meal and flour at retail. Entries include No 2 yellow corn 0.00 to 1.80, white rice 25 lb bags, corn meal 5 10 25 lb yellow varieties, egg mash 20 percent at 4.90, and various feeds at retail.

Winchester egg and poultry prices from county farm bureau

Agricultural Dept queenprice listing shows tomorrow's market for No 1 fowls heavy breed hens over 12 lb at 26c Leghorn hens and cross broilers at 26c Red broilers 2 lb to 1 1 2 lb at 20c White broiler turkeys 38c and White No 1 breeder hens 35c breeder toms 2 for Winchester area. Young and old guineas priced per pound and each at 25c.

County Farm Bureau Eeeerreeeere Smalls Ieee Winchester Jeans Ee Rock & Cross Ccenscccoes Ee

Pet welfare reminders before you leave for vacation

Practical tips to ensure pet welfare while you are away. Cover feeding schedules, water, enrichment, safety checks, and consider caregiver or boarding options. Plan in advance to reduce stress for the animal and prevent accidental hazards during your absence.

National Bureau of Standards

Harry C Brill 66 Death in Woodstock Virginia

Harry C Brill 66 barber died at his home 314 Pine Street Woodstock at 3 a.m. after years of poor health Born January 27 1885 he was son of the late John and Landarah Brill He belonged to Braddock Street Methodist Church I O O F Madison Lodge 6 and wasPast Grand and trustee chairman Funeral from his home Friday at 2 p m with Madison Lodge pallbearers and graveside rites at Mt Hebron Cemetery

Harry Cleveland Brill Pine Street John and Landarah Brill Braddock Street Methodist Church Winchester Golden Rule Bible Class Rouss Fire Company Grims Barbershop Madison Lodge No O F Board of Virginia Widows Friend Encampment Middletown Hugh Grim Howard Robert Brill Berryville John Brill Clearbrook Dellingers Funeral Woodstock

Juvenile Charged With Hit-and-Run In Winchester

A juvenile driver was detained by City Police and charged in juvenile court with a hit and run after damaging three vehicles while driving a 1940 Chevrolet convertible. The incidents occurred in Winchester late Saturday night along W Amherst Street Piccadilly Street and near Whittier Street.

W. Amherst Street Leonard W. Sealock Whittier St Piccadilly Street

Diet Peels 401 Pounds Off Woman

Dollie Dimples later known as Celesta Geyer of Cincinnati celebrates her 50th birthday at her sister’s home weighing 154 pounds after shedding 401 pounds from 555. She credits strict dieting and willpower, recalls a near-fatal year with multiple heart specialists, and says she will retire from show business to teach other women weight loss.

Fort Thomas Ifi Dollie Dimples Dollie Celesta Geyer Cincinnati Thomaston Orlando Fila

Emery J. Snapp Rites Tomorrow

Funeral services for Emery J. Snapp, former Winchester resident, will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow at Omps Funeral Home. He died Sunday at his son Dr. Marshall J. Snapp in Chicago after a six year heart ailment. Snapp led a Winchester creamery business and civic life, serving on the City Council and in Kiwanis, presiding Odd Fellows, and serving on Grace Lutheran Church Council. Rev. William E. Eisenberg to officiate. burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Omps Emery J. Snapp Winchester Marshall J. Snapp Chicago Snapp Kiwanis Club Odd Fellows Grace Lutheran Church Council William E. Eisenberg Mt. Hebron Cem

Truman Sees Vast Flood Destruction Across Missouri

President Truman toured flood impacted Missouri and Kansas areas by air with 1,000,000 acres under water and damage costs exceeding 750 million dollars. Officials promised swift action and a massive cleanup effort as 23 people died and oil and gas fires burned in Kansas City.

Missouri Jefferson City Truman Charles E. Wilson Defense Mobilization Kansas Kansas City

Auto Defect Causes Injury to Mrs Whitacre

Mechanical difficulties caused the car to swerve injuring Mrs. Whitacre while a passenger. Mr Whitacre was taking her home from a visit with her sister Mrs Ollie P rgent at 411 8 Cameron Street.

Whitacre George Ting Ollie P Rgent Cameron Street

Chicago grain futures edge up in active trading on Board of Trade

Prices for grains rise across corn and soybeans with July and September futures posting gains. Wheat and rye show mixed moves while lard contracts edge higher in early trading. Market activity remains moderately brisk as traders react to new supply expectations.

Chicago Board of Trade Jly

TV Allocation Plan May Be Ready by September

Chairman Wayne Coy of the Federal Communications Commission said a final city by city plan for television allocation may be ready by the end of September. The article then shifts to a reader question about wristwatch works noting diameters around an inch for some, and 2 to 5 inches for others, with 119 to 193 space parts in larger timepieces.

Wayne Coy Federal Commoateenews Commission Toay K.C.G. A

Red Batteries Fire 500 Rounds At U S Ships

Red gun batteries at Wonsan fired about 500 rounds at U S units in the east coast port attack. The bombardment drew the battleship New Jersey into action with near misses causing slight material damage and one sailor lightly wounded.

Washington Wonsan U. S Navy New Jersey U.S

Historical Group Plans W. Va. Tour

Clarke County Historical Association schedules a July tour of Harpers Ferry area and surrounding counties. Stops include Bellair where Washington was prisoner, Woodberry once owned by the Chew family, Jefferson Rock and the Harper House. Meet at Clarke County courthouse at 1 p m Saturday.

Clarke County Historical Association Harpers Ferry W. Va Bellair Col. Washington John Brown Woodberry Judge Tucker Chew Jefferson Rock Harper Clarke County

Friday Clean Update in Middletown by Town Council

Middletown declares Friday July 20 as Clean Up Day. Town Clerk G W Borden urges residents to place trash and rubbish by curb for morning truck pickup. Notices sent to property owners and an effort is underway for a thorough cleaning.

Middletown G W. Borden

Court fines and charges from Police Court session

In Police Court before Judge John W Rice this morning William Davis of Route 2 Winchester was fined $20 for reckless driving. Paul Johnson of 542 North Street faced no operators license. Ira M. Matthews of Baltimore ran a red light and paid $5. Guy Snead of 34 13 South South Street was fined $90 for assault and battery. Luther W. Kerns of Albins 44 was fined $10 for drunkenness.

John W Rice William Davis Winchester Paul Johnson North Street Ira M. Matthews Park Heights Avenue Baltimore Guy Snead South Soudh Street Luther W. Kerns Albin

Reconciliation Hopes Noted Between Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan

Rita Hayworth's attorney Barlette Crum said a reconciliation with Prince Aly Khan is possible if a primary condition is met, though he declined to specify the condition beyond it not being financial.

New York Rita Hayworth Prince Aly Khan Barlety Crum

Where did the flag cover on a fallen soldier originate

The custom most likely began on the battlefield where no casket existed and a flag was used as a makeshift pall to cover the dead soldier.

Aquarium upkeep for goldfish water changes

The water should be changed every few months. At intervals dip out some of the water and replace with fresh water of about 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, keeping temperatures close to the same.

Settlement Reached In Berryville $15,000 Suit

An $750 settlement was approved in Clarke Circuit Court for the 1950 collision suit filed by 11 year old Jerry Corbin against taxi driver Floyd Nelson Crim and Clarke Cab owner George Chapman. The court ordered $500 for the boy to his father for education and $250 to the plaintiff's uncle attorney, with 33 1-3 percent fee.

Berryville Jerry Corbin Minor Corbina Floyd Nelson Crim George Chapman Clarke Cab Company Elliott Marshall Clarke Marshall Corbin Oansel J. Edward Thoma Winchester Henry Whiting J. Sloan Kuykendall Franklin Douglas Fifer Littletown Fifer Air Force Shaw Air Force Base South Carolina

Williams And Levi Re Named on Clarke School Board

Berryville official A Garland Williams and Battletown District G Kenneth Levi qualified before Judge Elliott Marshall Clarke Circuit Court for re appointment to the Clarke County School Board Williams will serve three years from July 1 Levi serves for years from the same date The board re elected Williams as chairman and the other three members are John Hardesty Long Marsh district Mrs Gertrude Watkins Chapel district Julian A Everly Greenway district

Berryville A.garland Williams G. Kenneth Levi Battletown Elliott Marshall Clarke Circuit Court Clarke County Williams Levi Wil Tems John Hardesty Long Marsh Gertrude Watkins Julian A. Everly Greenway

Rotarians to Hear Sgt Fries at Winchester luncheon

Lawrence Fries of the local Marine Recruiting Office will address the Winchester Rotary at tomorrow's luncheon meeting.

Sgt. Fries Lawrence Fries Marine Recruiting Office Winchester Rotary

Atlantic Allies To Build 80 West European Air Fields

Official sources say the Atlantic Allies plan a chain of about 80 fighter and bomber fields in West Europe by year end. The strategy aims to extend air cover and improve logistical reach across occupied and liberated areas.

London West Europe

Casualty toll in Korea rises by 413 to 79139

Washington reports 413 new U.S. battle casualties in Korea bringing the total to 79139, the smallest weekly increase since the first summary issued August 7.

Washington U.S Korea

Miss Doris Wright Becomes Ward Secretary at Martinsburg Hospital

Miss Doris Wright of Middletown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Wright, has been appointed ward secretary at the Newton Baker Veterans Hospital in Martinsburg West Virginia. She previously served as a police court clerk and had to delay starting due to a throat illness and surgery.

Doris Wright Middletown Charles L. Wright Newton - Baker Veterans Hospital Mar Tinsburg W. Va Wright

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