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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1939
Page
5
Market notes from Baltimore and Chicago dated March 13 show dull produce with varied apple quotes and plant stock values. Livestock prices include steer and hog ranges, calf values, and egg and butter bids, with U S Department figures for poultry and grains amid cash grain and wheat trends.
New York March 13 stock market leaders eased today with few significant losses and several small gains. Trading around 650000 shares, observers noted cashing in amid pending congressional aid plans and possible German action in the Czecho-Slovak dispute. Major quotes included American Can 95 1 2 and U S Steel 63 1 2 among others.
Chicago measures show declines of about 1 to 2 cents in wheat prices today reflecting weaker demand. The report notes futures and cash quotations move for grain, with prices easing across wheat and related grain markets.
Dr. Raymond Powers preached at Braddock Street Methodist Church focusing on self denial and bearing the cross as a symbol of eternal life. He urged influence through giving tithe and offerings, constant use of gifts for God’s kingdom, and active service, including sacrifices of time and loved ones for missions.
The vacancy created by Kenneth Moyers resignation will be filled by Rev. Julian T. Owens of Stephens City until a successor is named by Superintendent Leslie D. Kline. Owens has served as a teacher at Middletown and other high schools while Moyers left after his father’s death in Franklin W Va. A possible successor mentioned is H Dennis Hoover of Gravel Springs School Star Tannery. The pastor urged sharing in callings for service and noted spiritual blessings through sacrifice, while Dr Powers preached on faith and morals as rain fell and an evening service drew congregants. A spiritual clinic with Powers is planned daily at 10 30 during the week.
Ma Winchester leads a spring style show and comic skits for a benefit performance titled Fashion and spinach. The program features fashions from active sports to vintage costumes, burlesque skits, a colored choir, a parade of stylish stouts, and a grand finale parodying Apple Blossom Festival. Advance ticket sales begin with cast announcement tomorrow.
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