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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
2
New York Mayor William O'Dwyer declares he will not seek reelection under any circumstances and asks to halt the draft movement. The decision leaves the Democratic leadership and next fall's city election outcomes unresolved.
President Truman flies to Little Rock Arkansas to deliver a major foreign policy speech and attend the 3rd Division reunion where he served as an artillery captain in World War I.
Chicago grains opened with small price moves as the market held a steady undertone and limited activity. Opening quotes show Wheat near 1.94 to 1.96, Corn around 1.14 to 1.32, and Oats near 0.60 with various month contracts listed. Vigna trades near 11.25 to 11.17.
An Air Force court martial convicted Delbert E Hill of desertion after a four year absence while he performed as Donna Delbert a demon fire eater on the English music hall stage. He was sentenced to two years at hard labor and bad conduct discharge. Hill 35 a Philadelphian denied desertion claiming absence without leave and said a woman from London turned him in after he left duty following Japan's surrender in 1945. He testified he intended to return to the Air Force. Evidence included his female attire when arrested in Newcastle last April 6. He had appeared in a Newcastle theater as Donna Delbert.
Grimes June 10 Galilee church plans a ten day revival starting August 2 led by Rev. Wilbur A Reed from Pittsburgh. A Children day event drew a good crowd and local residents shared visits and news. Families in Grimes welcome Col Daniel E Wright back from Europe and note berry and fruit harvest activities underway as bees swarm nearby.
Baltimore quotations show dull poultry market with light trading and moderate receipts. Hogs and cattle are described with varied price ranges by weight, including steady hog prices and mixed cattle notes. Chicago reports slow salable hogs, weak general cattle market, and sparse native lambs with dull slaughter.
New York June 10 markets showed downsloping tendency as volumes stayed light and price moves were narrow. Losses led with rails steels and oils while several big names including U S Steel Packard and U S Rubber dropped, others held firm like Bethlehem Steel General Electric and Dow Chemical amid mixed bond and government activity.
Prices paid for eggs and live poultry in the Winchester area are listed by grade and weight. U S Grade A extra large eggs sell at 51 cents, large 49, medium 42, B large 42 cents, with other grades and live poultry prices noted for various fob producer farm sales. A trivia note explains Spanish moss grows on wire by air food intake, not a moss.
Local market listing corrected daily shows prices for flour corn meal and grain products. Items include corn meal bags four sizes, No 2 yellow corn, cracked corn, turkey grower and starter feed, egg mash two fat spreads and butter wholesale and retail prices.
It was stated that less than 5 percent of the earth's surface has been mapped in detail. Parts of Asia Africa and South America remain mysteries for accurate maps.
Mrs Millie Coxin died yesterday at her Berryville home after a long illness. She was widow of Jake Coxin and daughter of George W. Carter of Berryville. Survived by son Herbert Coxin of Washington and daughter Leslie Coxin of Berryville. Funeral at 2 30 p.m. Sunday from St Luke's Baptist Church Berryville. Interment in Milton Valley Cemetery.
Seals occur to a limited extent on Commander Islands off Siberia and Robben Island near Japan and Lobos Island near Uruguay. Fur seals on Cape of Good Hope near South Africa are nearly extinct. Around 80 percent of the world’s sealskins come from the Pribilofs.
A single sale offer features a complete foundation Angus herd designed for new breeders. The group includes a bull son of Elegant Lad of Agincourt, and heifers from Andelot Enchanter line. The package emphasizes uniformity and proven formation of 124 new herds, highlighting Aberdeens Angus bloodlines and solid, practical stock.
Andrew J BerteccaE died suddenly of a heart attack at 2 0 p m His sister Mrs C G Lewis 514 N Cameron St survives along with a daughter Mrs Amelia Sirbaugh of Northwestern grade and sisters Mrs Lewis and Mrs Gussie Dewar of Baltimore Funeral services will be held at 4 p m tomorrow from Jones funeral home Rev W A Wright officiating Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are Robert Miller Hobart Martin Robert Manuel Joseph Wright Hershel Lineburg and Lowe Smith
Pitkin argues that from ages 22 to 40 the ability to learn a structured subject declines about 1 percent per year. A 42 year old trails a 20 year old by roughly 20 percent, yet Thorndike and colleagues note older learners compensate with richer backgrounds aiding comprehension.
Auction entries list Vincent Wilson of 16 E Monmouth St offering automotive parts and garage equipment at 10 a m on June 11 in Winchester followed by Crisman's Furniture Store at 818 S Loudoun St with furniture listed for the same time and date.
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