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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1936
Page
8
July market report shows cattle hogs and sheep price ranges in Baltimore and Chicago. Beef and dairy cattle strength noted in bids, with higher hogs at Chicago and slower trading in some classes. Grain and feed prices listed at bottom for context.
Local market listing outlines wholesale prices for various feed, grain and dairy products. Items include different bag sizes of cracked corn, shelled corn, horse and dairy feeds, flour, meal, and brand named feeds with per barrel or per bag pricing notices.
New York July 29 Stocks mostly fell as steel shares faced heavy profit taking with declines of 1 to 2 points or more. Some specialties bucked the trend and rose about a point. Transfers traded around 1.9 million shares. Bond and currency moves were mixed and wheat and corn posted gains. Leading issues showed no clear catalyst for a broad reversal while speculative funds eyed a potential technical correction.
Chicago reports show almost panicky buying of Canadian wheat for trans Atlantic shipment totaling around 5 million bushels with prices up about four cents. Canada faces a bleak outlook with potential crop yield halved from earlier expectations, while other surplus regions show little wheat for sale. Closing quotes place wheat futures higher with September near 1.08 and December around 1.09. Cash bids in Chicago show No. 1 red around 1.10 and other classes varying, with oats and barley also active. Baltimore and Winchester markets list spot and mill-delivery quotations for wheat and corn.
National Park Service preliminary figures show eastern parks drawing more visitors this season than ever. Shenandoah Park in Virginia logged 307,582 visitors the week ended July 4, up 10 percent from the prior year, while Hot Springs Park in Arkansas recorded 213,156 visitors, up 11 percent in the same week.
London July 29 Sir Samuel Hoare announced in the House of Commons that the keels of two new British battleships will be laid in January 1937 under the government policy of naval replacement and rapid construction. He said orders are placed now with full specs due by October.
Winchester Kiwanis prepares for its annual outing at Jordan Springs with guests from Martinsburg Frederick Charles Town and Hagerstown. Martinsburg reports 35 members and Frederick 10 are attending. Games contests and a chicken dinner are planned. lunch is waived for the event.
The Winchester Gun and Skeet Club hosts a registered shoot on Saturday August 1 starting at 10 am. It features 100 16-yard targets 50 handicap targets and 12 pairs of doubles to honor Ruth Cuthbert and Tony Renner for their Virginia State Shoot success. Spectators welcome and guns available on site.
Chrysler Corporation president K. T. Keller announced a second 1946 bonus of 2 million dollars for U S Canada England and Belgium employees to be paid August 10, following a 2.3 million dollar bonus to 759000 workers in February.
Slain New York University co ed Helen Clevenger is linked to two uncles, Prof. Clinton B. Clevenger and Prof. W. L. Clevenger, both on the North Carolina State College faculty. One uncle was detained for questioning and released as authorities investigate the Asheville hotel room death.
Thomas Melvin Tucker was turned over to Madison county authorities yesterday evening. He is wanted in Madison county on chicken theft charges. Sheriff Lillard and Commonwealth Attorney Norman G. Payne spent the day here gathering witnesses and evidence for prosecution. Tucker is linked to the Jenkins gang including Ernest Jenkins Sadie Nichols Jenkins and Margaret Layman. Jenkins faces a preliminary hearing before Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner on Monday morning August 4.
The Col. James C. Baker Camp No. 23 United Spanish War Veterans invites the public to a field day August 4 at Winchester playgrounds featuring athletic events and amusements all free. Commander Harry T. Cook urges townspeople and Sunday School children to attend. officers include Courtney B. Jones and Luther C. Kremer.
The War Department allocates $1,050,000 to survey seven flood control projects under the omnibus act. A remaining $150,000 of the $1,200,000 emergency relief funds will stay in the Chief of Engineers office as a reserve for later use.
Willis Petty, 67, in a jail cell expressed sorrow over not killing his son David after a razor wound to the side. Police said David probably would survive the attack. Petty is held without bail. Both have past family altercations and Petty works as a watchman.
Kenneth James Hills and Hilda Hills are granted a divorce by the Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Philip Williams. The decree, dated December 6, 1933, protects property rights for both parties.
Administrator L. Gray DeHaven has been appointed and qualified for the estate of Laura F. DeHaven who died July 22 at age 62. Bond of 200 dollars posted in Frederick County Circuit Court with Mabel Dick as security. Appraisers named Edward Crisman Roy DeHaven William ee R. L. Rogers and Guy Lake.
Deputy described a gang assault in a remote Highland county area as retaliation for the arrest of a gang member after a mountain shooting fray weeks earlier. He suffered a brain concussion from a revolver blow and was taken to King's Daughters Hospital. He frequently lapsed into unconsciousness due to his injuries.
Annie Walker known as Wheelbarrow Annie or Iron Annie arrived in Winchester this afternoon to pay respects to city officials. She plans to travel north toward the Lakes carrying supplies on a wheelbarrow and walking about ten miles daily, hoping for a Democratic donkey or GOP elephant to help.
Dr Logan Clendening urges summer foot care for active readers. He explains foot anatomy, the role of bursae and tendons, and how protection by well fitting shoes prevents injury. He stresses proper toenail trimming and early treatment of irritations to avoid painful conditions.
In Los Angeles a heated courtroom fight over Mary Astor and her baby Martyn Thorpe escalated as guardianship battles with Dr. Franklyn Thorpe unfold. Testimony detailed nurses and a nurse’s aide, while accusations of cross immoral conduct and a tussle with Norma Taylor filled the record. The hearing adjourned to resume tonight at a special session.
Warren County plans centennial festivities with 4000 National Guard encamped near Front Royal. Queen Warren County may review units as Winchester hopes for strong local representation. Landis Decorating Company prepares Front Royal business district decorations for the three day celebration.
M. J. Menefee of Luray, longtime secretary to Representative A Willis Robertson, has been offered a similar post with Senator Harry F. Byrd. The Courier said he is expected to join Byrd around August 1 after losing the Democratic nomination bid.
Final rounds progress in a handicap match play golf tourney with % handicap rule. Winners to date include Buncutter over Gibson 3 and 2 and Hawthorne over Schenck 6 and 6 with several byes and defaults. Play for the Governor's trophy begins August 1.
Loyalist forces press advance capturing Loyola barracks and driving rebels from multiple fronts. Armies converge on Zaragoza Cordoba and Seville while air clashes yield several downed insurgent planes near Cadiz Laredo Olvera and Malaga with three fliers killed.
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