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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1941
Page
9
Baltimore market report records July 23 quotations for produce and livestock. Potatoes and sweet potatoes trade firm. poultry and eggs show steady receipts and varying biddings. Cattle, calves, hogs, and lambs priced with mixed levels and activity, Chicago and national quotes listed for comparison.
New York July 23 traders again saw a sideways session with mixed minor gains and losses among leaders. Profit taking weighed on several bellwethers while turnover slipped to about 600000 shares versus 1350630 yesterday, the second busiest since November 12.
Steers and yearlings in liberal supply with long fed and medium weight, heifers Yearlings included. Demand fair but stock cattle scarce, canners weak and bulls 25 lower. Vealers steady. Top steers 13.00 for six loads long yearlings and medium weight. Outside weights 11.85-12.75, many loads 12.85-12.95. Heifers to 12.75, cows 7.28 down. Fat cows 8.00-9.00. heavy dry fed bring 10.00 in load lots. dealers mostly 12.00-13.00 with outs 7.00-10.50.
The Winchester Day program continues with plans to honor Company I and Headquarters Detachment members. A special bus will depart Rouss Fire Company hall at 7 p m to collect band members and instruments, as the motorcade forms with the Chanters leading the procession.
Chairman May says the international situation is more serious than most understand. General Marshall testifies on the need to retain selectees guardsmen and reserve officers beyond a year, with Shafer noting the testimony may push the House Military Committee to prepare a resolution to prevent disintegration of the army.
Paul Patterson president of the Baltimore Sunpapers arrived in London after leaving New York by clipper plane last Friday for Lisbon.
A powder warehouse near Seville exploded with terrific force today, causing a fire that swept the facility and shattered windows across the city. Casualties were not immediately known.
Chicago July 23. Milling and commercial interests lifted wheat prices by up to two cents a bushel on short-covering for July contracts. Closing quotes show July wheat at 1.02 7 8 to 1.03 1 4, Sept at 1.04 3 4 to 7 8, Dec at 1.06 7 8 to 1.07. Corn July 73, Sept 75 1 8, Dec 77 5 8 to 1 2. oats July 34 3 4, Sept 36 1 2, Dec 38 5 8. rye July new to Sept new 57 1 4, Dec 60 1. Lard July 10 25, Sept 10 37, Oct 10 50, Dec 10 6. bellies July absent, Sept 13 00, Oct 13 50. Baltimore market notes show No 2 Red Winter wheat at 103 1 4, July, Dent 200. Winchester Wheat at 1 per bushel. Corn at 85c per bushel. Barley 60c per bushel. Prices based on mill deliveries.
Virginia livestock market on N. Kent Street shows Tuesday extended sales with steers topping 10.00 per cwt and multiple ranges across steers heifers bulls fat cows and calves. Fresh cows and springers with calves bring 100.00 to 121.00 per head as demand remains steady.
Junior Board of Trade pie eaters taper off training for a belchich picnic feature at Sunnyside. About 100 people are expected for the 5 pm event with races and a bonfire as part of the day.
Berkeley Springs announcement notes labor day Tomato and Health Festival band entries arriving by mail. Waynesboro Public School Band Mclllwee's Municipal Band of Winchester, Hershey Drum and Bugle Corps, Morris Frock Post from Hagerstown, Gettysburg Drum and Bugle Corps participate. Morgan County Public School Band leads festival activities.
Washington July 23 consumers counsel moves to set maximum coal prices about 10 percent above current minimums. Luther Harr head of the consumers' counsel argues an immediate price rise harms national defense and urges fair pricing as patriotism prompts purchases.
The Lord Fairfax Conservation Board of Supervisors will be organized at a meeting in the courthouse Friday night at 8. H L Dunton state soil conservation officer and others are expected to attend to map a soil conservation program for Frederick county. Two or more men will be assigned to secure farmer agreements. Board members include E M Fred Stine L B Whitacre J L Hershman and R L Bageant.
Berlin broadcasts reported a devastating German air raid on Odessa Russia's main Black Sea port. Explosions rocked the western city and oil tanks in the harbor area were bombed amid large fires.
In New York on July 23 a gate of $20,409 accompanied Melio Bettina's 24th heavyweight victory. The event was the second Ebets Field boxing promotion run by Chick Meehan and Jimmy Brons on.
In Lynn Chelsea police arrested a swarthy laundry solicitor with a sex crime record in connection with the disappearance and murder of 19 year old Frances M. Cochran. He was taken to Lynn for questioning while authorities intensified searches for the driver of an eight year old sedan linked to the victim.
Capt. W. A. Baker commander of Company 115 VPP announced a Non Com school Thursday at 7 15 PM and the regular company drill Friday at the same hour.
Relatives of the late H. B. Bailey, who died at his Strasburg home, have returned to Pennsylvania and New York after the private funeral and grave service. Distinct attendees included Mrs. Madison Bailey II, Charles W. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Lidstone of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. H. C. Stilley of New York City. The body lay in state at the residence, with Rev. Robert B. Nelson officiating at Mount Hebron.
The sheep dipping program begins tomorrow with J. F. Morrison of Gore leading the cooperative vat. About 2,000 sheep are slated for treatment and more than 3,000 are expected over the next 30 days. Farmers wanting dipping should contact the county agent's office promptly.
German forces report the central front fighting continuing around Porkhov and Smolensk with Soviet claims of heavy engagements. New sectors under attack include Petrozavodsk and Zhitomir as Briton bombers strike, with raids described as small in scope along the eastern coastline.
Funeral services for Ernest Ray mond Michael 61 were held at Centenary Reformed Church with Rev S L Flickinger officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included C L Taylor Albert Simmons Edward Grant and others. the deceased was a respected Winchester Frederick County businessman who collapsed entering his office on Amazon street last Saturday morning.
Committees on the Lions picnic include Food with C. F. Schenck Lloyd Carper Bob Jasper Clayton Cochran and D. O. Lauderback Prizes with P. G. Ireland Games with Ralph Hengeveld Fred Ritter and James Snider. Luncheon guests yesterday were W. B. Stewart Berryville Jack Herrell Harrisonburg Richard Lewis Jr guest of Ralph Hengeveld and Rev. Joseph Fettig guest of A. C. Hobart.
The Clearbrook Milling Company and the Bartonville mill seek approval to store wheat held as loan collateral. Seven farmers have loans on crops stored at Winchester Milling Corporation, a wheat aggregate of 887 bushels.
Senator Connally proposes a chief of staff level exemption plan to allow National Guardsmen and reserves with dependents or business obligations to leave service if needed. He says the amendment would apply broadly and may cover selectees, with local boards already deferring registrants with dependents.
Japanese officials press for naval and air bases in southern Indo China while Tokyo suppresses radio and cable censorship. British and American leaders deny hostile designs on Indo China or Thailand as concerns mount over possible invasion plans.
Kenneth Coffelt of 905 Woodland Avenue reports catching a giant yellow moth at his house porch light. The wingspread measured about an inch.
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