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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1949

Page

7

Market Quotation Report on New York Stocks

A thin buying and selling mix kept the market on a narrow path. General Motors held at 62 after tepid demand. Chrysler International Harvester Gilman Martin and others rose while Youngstown Sheet Goodrich Montgomery Ward United Aircraft Columbia Gas and others declined.

New York General Motors Chrysler International Harvester Gil Martin Schenley America T Telephone Cerro de Pasco American Can Santa Fe Southern Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio United Air Lines Youngstown Sheet Goodrich Montgomery Ward United Aircraft Columbia Gas Commonwealth & Southern Anaconda Copper Dow Chemical Eastman Kodak Illinois Central Gulf Oil Nickel Plate

Local Markets Corrections and Daily Prices Listing

The star presents a corrected daily market list with staple price lines for flour, grain, eggs, butter, butterfat, and poultry feed. Entries include No 2 yellow corn at 1.50 per unit, egg mash around 4.35, cracked corn 100 lb bag at 3.20, turkey starter and turkey grower prices, and other feed components with retail and wholesale references.

Saat Ea Japan Turkey

Agriculture Dept Eggs and Live Poultry Prices Report Winchester Area

The report lists U S Grade A extra large at 59 cents and Grade A medium at 57 cents, Grade B large 50 cents, small and Peewee 34, Cracks and checks 27. Live poultry prices show heavy breed hens at 26 to 30 cents, broilers around 1.7 cents, young turkey hens at 31 cents, old toms 26, and Guinea fowl prices 35 to 40 cents per bird in the Winchester area.

Winchester U.S U. S CS Craden Moses

Derby Trials Hampered by Street Ditch on Cameron Street

Cameron Street sewer work slowed rail construction and Derby trial runs. Officials note the ditch will be filled and the street resurfaced before next week’s race. Herbert Duke, general chairman, called the trial run very successful and predicted Wednesday’s race would top past editions. Local and out of town racers were inspected.

Cameron St JCC Derby Herbert Duke

Livestock Prices Mixed Across Markets

Baltimore and Chicago market reports show moderate demand with apples and eggs firming modestly. Cattle, hogs, and sheep listings reveal varied prices, steady to lower cattle spots, andloose activity in calves and stockers, with top steers near 28 per cwt and hogs 22 to 23 in most grades.

Baltimore Chicago

Displayed at Cooper building intersection of Piccadilly and Loudoun

The exhibit was placed on display in the Cooper building at the intersection of Piccadilly and Loudoun Street until the race, inviting public viewing and engagement with the event.

Cooper Piccadilly Loudoun St

Loften to Return From Japan Station

Sgt. Eugene L. Loften of Winemesen with the Fifth Air Force in Japan has been alerted for return to the United States for reassignment. A Handley high school alumnus, he enlisted in 1942 and trained at Fort Knox, serving with the 45th Infantry division and later with the Military Advisory Group in China. He is a radio operator with the 374th Troop Carrier Wing based in Tachikawa and is married to Dorothy Mae Loften of 425 Highland Ave.

Eugene L. Loften Winemesen Fifth Air Force Japan United States Handley High School Loften Armored Wassee School Fort Knox 45Th Infantry Division China Tachikawa 374Th Julia E. Loften Highland Ave Dorothy Mae Loften

Addresses Sought for Draft Registrants at Braddock Street

The draft board seeks current addresses for James Reache Gray Harlan Langon Arthurs Lewis Issac Walker and Vernon Willie Vanersdale. Questionnaires sent to their last known addresses were all returned unclaimed.

Draft Board N. Braddock St. Is James Reache Gray Harlan Langon Arthurs Lewis Issac Walker Vernon Willie Vanersdale

Insurance Kitty to Help Veterans Early Next Year

Washington reports a 2800 million NSLI dividend kitty will pay out to 16 million World War II veterans starting January. Checks average 175 dollars, issued at 200,000 daily, with eligibility tied to age and policy duration. Veterans must apply. VA aims six months for full payment, while automatic future dividends may be possible.

Washington National Service Life Insurance Fund Globe Veterans Administration U.S State Department Radio, Veterans’ Organi Red Cross U. S

Pillow washing without feather removal

A reader asks if pillows can be washed without removing feathers. The answer says yes by dipping in lukewarm suds in a tub or a large washing machine, followed by several rinses at the same temperature and sun drying.

Galilee Revival Set With Rev Wilbur Reid in Pittsburg

Rev Wilbur Reid of Pittsburg will open a ten day revival at Galilee Christian church starting August 2. Each evening at 7 30 p m program features special subjects and music through the series.

Wilbur Reid Pittsburg Galilee

Daily Crossword Clues Mixed With Timeworn Terms

A fragmented crossword list presents clues for across and down entries. Items include oil of rose petals and watered silk, coin in India, canvass for votes, firmament, and various wordplay prompts across many lengths.

Ross India

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