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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
7
Announcement of an all day service at Old Bethel Church near Berry's Ferry on Sunday July 30 led by the Rev. C. Van Der Linden of Boyce. The church is among the oldest west of the Blue Ridge and plans for a memorial association to care for the historic site are being considered.
The case tried today by Judge Donald L. Weems involved Joseph Libia, 20, of Cincinnati, charged with larceny of an automobile. He received six months and costs.
Baltimore and Philadelphia market notes list prices for produce poultry eggs butter and livestock. Apples potatoes sweet potatoes and eggs show steady or varied quotes. live poultry fowls and ducks priced with ranges. Baltimore cattle calves hogs sheep prices indicated. Chicago market reports show hogs steady to lower and beef and lamb movements.
New York stocks edged lower overall with a few gains late in the session as investors weighed Washington’s abrogation of the 1911 U S Japanese trade treaty against brighter company results and dividend boosts. Bond and loan markets showed selective strength amid a roughly 800000 share turnover.
The Star states markets are current daily but disclaims responsibility for typographical errors that may occur in listings.
A listing shows 12 lb bags at 4.80 per barrel, 24 lb bags at 4.60 per barrel, and 48 lb bags per barrel with price indicated as .
Futures for Wheat and other grains edged higher today with increases around a cent a bushel. Demand for flour and cash grain remained strong with over 300000 bushels traded, signaling robust activity amid improving flour sales and favorable weather forecasts.
Chicago cash grain prices show No. 1 hard wheat at 67 cents, No. 2 yellow hard 65 3 4 to 66 1 4, corn No. 1 yellow 42 to 42 1 2, oats No. 1 mixed 28 3 4, rye No. 2 47 1 2, barley malting 45-50 nom, feed 33-39 nom. Baltimore reports wheat No. 2 red winter garlicky spot at 70, Winchester Wheat 67c per bushel based on mill deliveries. year ago wheat 63, corn 70c delivered at mill.
Winchester F L Harris and others transfer parcels to Charles W Barton and others for $10 and additional value. C H Anderson and wife to Mil dred Anderson Madigan in Loudoun Manor Plot for $10 and more. Frederick County filings show Melvin K Sandy and others granting right of way to Northern Virginia Power Company in Opequon District for $1 and other value. David C Dinges to same company in Opequon District for $70, Ruben Clarke and others to right of way in Opequon District for $250 and other value. W E Haines to NV Power Company for right of way in Gainesboro District for $1 and other value. Harry L Cooper and others to NV Power Company for right of way in Gainesboro District for $1 and other value.
Memorial Hospital reports improvement in Holmes Fahne and William Slonaker patients with multiple injuries from last Saturday. Doctors say their fractures and other injuries are stabilizing as treatment continues.
Chesapeake Seafood Store advertises fresh fish shrimp and crab meat from the Bay. Phone 1642. Local notice emphasizes high quality seafood and direct supply.
Local tire shop advertises bargains on new used and recapped tires. Consumers are urged to visit before buying to compare prices and options.
Berkeley report by Dr. Clarence A. Mills of Cincinnati asserts climate determines thinking, height, and nearly all life aspects. He argues the body’s 20 to 25 percent efficiency as a heat combustion machine forces waste heat loss. high temperatures impede heat loss, reducing vitality and growth.
Dr Mills emphasizes that body heat dissipation governs growth, sexual development, fertility, disease resistance, and energy use. He warns that poor heat loss can negate even optimal diets. He notes prolonged warmth of the past decade may reverse growth trends despite better nutrition.
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