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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1939
Page
9
Daily livestock and produce market snapshot across Baltimore and Philadelphia with prices for butter eggs poultry and dairy items. Cattle hogs calves and sheep in Baltimore sow and steer movements noted while Chicago and state markets report steady to higher demand and limited supply.
Chicago traders saw a tentative wheat recovery fade as corn dropped to multi year lows. Cash grains show No 1 yellow hard wheat at 73 1 4 cents and corn at about 50 cents as markets close. Baltimore reports No 2 red winter wheat at 77 cents spot and mill deliveries around 68 65 cents for wheat and corn.
New York June 24 buyers and sellers held steady with a slight edge to buyers in late trading. The market showed sluggishness all day with about 75 000 shares traded in two hours. A potential compromise with the Senate silver bloc offered a mild cheer as stocks ended mixed with several leaders unable to advance. Major quotes included Am Can 94, AT T 162 1 2, Chrysler 70 7 8, Goodyear 28, GM 44 1 4, U S Steel 47 5 8, Penn R R 17 1 8, Woolworth 48.
In Ellwood City Pennsylvania a 10-year-old Cumberland Maryland girl Susie Reynolds drowned after attempting to rescue 6-year-old Gloria Pascoe who had fallen into the swift Conoquenessing Creek. Eight-year-old Nancy Pascoe also waded in but retreated. The incident occurred during a noon visit as police and firemen searched for the bodies. Susie Reynolds worked in the Celanese Corporation plant in Cumberland.
Sam Schneider of Samaay yesterday was fined 5 dollars and costs after a Corporation court hearing by Judge Philip Williams. An appeal from the Police Magistrate Donald Weems previously assessed 14 dollars and 25 cents in fines and costs.
English journalist G. E. Gedye reviews the events leading to Hitler’s 1938 diplomacy. He condemns Britain and France for the betrayal and moral collapse, recounting incidents and personalities with biting analysis. The book notes Gedye’s career with the New York Times and his 1938 expulsion from Austria.
The Naval Court adjourned while awaiting raising of the Squalus, with salvage work for may days ahead. Divers recounted perilous rescue of 33 survivors, and Rear Admiral Cyrus W. Cole urged new rescue and salvage vessels for each area and a rescue bell on each ship.
Henry Shirley a Frederick county farmer near Rest is reported slightly better after treatment at King's Daughters Hospital Martinsburg. Shirley was admitted days ago after the gasoline tank of his truck exploded while he attempted to connect the gas line. Under the car fumes ignited when he struck a match, the fire spread to the fuel tank. He ran from under the car and was doused by bystanders before the flames could fully engulf him.
Reports from Shanghai say Ningpo may be sealed off as Japan pushes to seize coast cities. Swatow remains quiet with foreign ships in harbor while Tokyo seeks 24 hours notice for any foreign vessel entry.
Detroit police questioned 31 year old Mrs Hildegardens about events leading to a fatal gun battle on Detroit's east side. She admitted planning a robbery with her husband Anthony Hessler alias Phillips, who and Patrolman Warren K Raby were killed when the robbery attempt ended in a shootout.
The United States delays relief from the Far East while Admiral Harry B. Yarnell, commander of the Asiatic fleet, maintains a hard line against Japanese demands in China. Secretary Hull backed him after a Swatow warning, insisting on protecting American citizens and vessels. Diplomats privately question the rigidity of policy though public support remains.
The Treasury reports June 22 receipts of 16,899,417.69 dollars and expenditures of 24,149,762.13 dollars. Gross debt stands at 40,373,432,586.89 dollars, an increase of 1,389,933.61 dollars from the previous day.
The home agents schedule for June 26 to July 1 lists Monday activities at Gainesboro High School including 4-H Club dance prep and meetings for Armel and Friendly Grove clubs. Tuesday through Saturday cover demonstrations, a yard party to fund travel, a Whitacre dance with the George Washington Orchestra, and an office and market day.
Niagara Falls N Y June 24 Representative James W Wadsworth warned the neutrality act is grossly and brutally unneutral and places the United States on the aggressor side He also said he was glad the cash and carry provisions are not being seriously proposed for re enactment, which expired two months ago.
The United States dollar finished unchanged at 4.68 1-8 to the pound in foreign exchange trading today. The rate compared with sterling at $4.68 3-16 in New York overnight. French francs ended 176.75 to one pound against 176.72 yesterday.
Mrs Laure Freeman aged 74 was found dead at her home in the French concession. Her hands and feet were bound and she appears to have been strangled by burglars who ransacked the house. Her husband T O C Freeman died June 2.
Clarke county clerk reported two deed filings in Berryville Virginia on June 24. The first transfers two acres of mountain land from Hollie Lee Mason and spouse to James H Hibben and wife of Washington. The second conveys a lot on Rosemont circle from Blackburn Moore and Ralph N Dorsey to Charles Peterson and wife Margaret. The Hibben tract borders the mountain road. The Washington buyer paid 62 dollars for the extra land. Petersons paid an unknown price for Lot No 12.
Fines were imposed on 11 individuals for failing to obtain city automobile licenses. Those paying $1 and costs of $3 include Roy C. Miller, Esther Cook, Mrs. Amon Harmon, George Crowser, Charles Newlin, Morris Stielitz, Howard W. Clark, C. H. Peer, Lewis R. Foltz, Nick Lingren, and Ikey Lazzareri. The Police and Traffic Committee discussed this and other issues at its meeting last night.
A Grace Methodist Church Middletown program will be presented Sunday at 9 45 am by Vacation Bible School students. Participants include Robyn Ann Williams Ruth Sperry W A Everly superintendent Rev J T Brown Nancy Long Joyce Brown Doris Wright Dorothy McCauley Anna Jones Gene Headley Rachel Long Margaret Cornwell Alban Cooley Dorothy Smith Kit Morse and Ethyleen Henson.
Postmaster General James A. Farley forwarded his autograph to Marshall Farmer in Winchester and promised to send more autographs of prominent people. Farmer, who recently visited Washington, secured autographs from many Senate members for his growing collection.
Kenneth Himelright will be buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery after funeral services Sunday. Coroner Dr. James A. Miller ruled death a suicide by hanging, noting ill health in recent weeks. He died about 11 o clock last night in a building behind his home on Jackson Avenue. born July 24, 1916, he was 22, married to Ruth Philips of Woodstock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Himelright, formerly with Ne Hi Boiling and the highway department. his Woodstown pastor Rev. F. H. Strieby will officiate.
The Chanters led by Floyd Haines deny plans to sing at the World’s Fair event, stating music there will be secular. Sunday’s service is a standalone special concert with a silver offering to cover expenses and invites all ministers and citizens to participate on the speakers’ platform. The program includes Call to Worship, Invocation, hymns, scripture, and performances by Engel and Nordman.
A church program lists prayers and hymns led by Rev. W. W. McIntyre and Rev. Gould. Selections include The Perfect Prayer Gloria from Mozart Mass Come Ye Blessed and The Lord's Prayer. The Day is Dying in the West closes with a benediction and chant The Lord Bless You and Keep You.
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