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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
3
Baltimore and Philadelphia markets show steadier poultry butter eggs and rising hog prices. Cattle calves hogs sheep across major centers reflect higher demand with specific ranges for weights and grades.
Chicago June 18 late wheat futures rallies fail to erase prior losses amid reports Canada harvests a moderate crop. Closing quotes for wheat corn oats soybeans rye barley and related cash grain values listed along with Baltimore grain notes.
The market opened with rising tendencies but later faced setbacks in quiet dealings. Prices were mixed around noon with several major utilities listed among gainers and others like U S Steel and Chrysler showing declines. dividend news and cash conservation influenced some stock moves. Selected stocks closed with quotes including Allied Chemical 21 5 8, Gen Electric 53, Gen Motors 50 3 8, Texas Corp 58 1 4, U S Steel 96, Woolworth 45 7 8.
The Star lists daily local market figures and wholesale feed prices. Items include cracked corn and shelled corn, various bag weights, dairy and mixed feeds, chick starter and grower, country butter and lard, and live hogs and cattle prices with unit details.
A house at the northwest corner of a busy two road intersection is set for razing to ease a blind approach for drivers. The move follows pressure from resident Funkhouser and Chamber of Commerce support. Widening of the roads and highway work are anticipated soon as traffic from Front Royal increases.
Workmen began asphalt prep on Boscawen Street between Loudour and Indian Alley this morning. Frequent showers are slowing the paving effort, city officials said.
Guides selected from a pool of 50 workers will be posted at Cameron and Piccadilly Loudoun and Piccadilly Braddock and Piccadilly Loudoun and Boscawen and Braddock and Boscawen streets. Each guide will wear a uniform and serve eight hours daily. Offices are in the George Washington Hotel Building where visitors can request guides. Attractive folders print in red and green with a red apple announce Winchester as Virginia’s oldest frontier city and include a welcome from Mayor C R Anderson and notes on principal sights with a history paragraph by W W Glass.
A concise tribute to the everyday father. The poem honors the man who, with a tired face and steadfast love, works hard to provide for his family. It stresses self denial, resilience, and the quiet courage of a dad who endures for the sake of his children.
Farmers from Frederick County plan a meeting at Handley Library to organize the Frederick County Agricultural Conservation Association for the next fiscal year. The annual session will elect community committeemen who appoint chairmen to form the county committee. Meeting set for 2 o clock Saturday with expected large attendance. Current officers include R. L Omps president W. S Huytt vice president I. Fred Stine secretary and J. H. Funkhouser treasurer.
A Macedonia Sunday School program for Children’s Day is planned for Sunday night June 20 at 8 p m. The program lists a piano prelude, choir songs, multiple recitations and exercises, duets, a pantomime, an address by the pastor, and offering followed by a closing hymn and benediction.
W F Graham recalls carrying a halter on a long trek across Arkansas. He explains that a trip began years ago when he bought the halter and walked, staying at farmhouses each night. He says the journey lasted three months with food and lodging provided without cost.
The Growth Contest selects winners this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon led by Mary Pearson and Evelyn Dean. The top boy and girl with best growth records advance to Blacksburg for the state meet the week of July 19. Judging runs from 2 to 3 each day.
Local notices highlight a series of announcements and invitations from Star Job Print offering money-saving prices. Readers are urged to act quickly to take advantage of these limited time discounts and event notices.
Treasury officials urged public disclosure to curb tax avoidance as the inquiry continued. Under-Secretary Magill warned that publicity can be nearly as effective as legislation. Irey cited 585 personal holding companies in four foreign areas including The Bahamas Newfoundland Panama and Prince Edward Island and noted many directors and stockholders are "dummies."
Treasury investigator Irey tells a congressional committee about Bahamian and other foreign corporations linked to prominent figures. He cites Kenneth Pow, Solomon, Laughton, and others, noting many firms formed to dodge U S taxes. Legislation for $50,000 in expenses is sought in closed session.
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