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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1934
Page
5
Market report from New York and Philadelphia on March 17 details grain quotations and egg receipts. Lists mixed colors, pack types, standards, and varying prices for eggs, white and brown varieties, and live and dressed poultry with regional differences.
Executor B L Byers announces a public sale on Thursday March 22 1934 of real estate and personal property including antique furniture. The Wright estate sale is near Burnt Factory. Proceeds go to the J D Wright estate.
Representatives from major auto manufacturers held a conference to map a line of action against a threatened strike that could disrupt the industry. National Automobile Chamber of Commerce directors led the talks with Gen. Hugh B. Johnson of the NRA nearby, ready to assist if needed.
The local market notes daily wholesale prices for items such as shelled corn, corn meal, various feeds, creamery butter, middlings, and mixed feeds. It lists ranges and per hundred weights with entries for cows and hogs, reflecting a snapshot of regional pricing and product availability.
An order by Judge Philip Williams appoints Willie Good Luther Miller and Nelson C Hensell as trustees of the Galilee Church of the Disciples of Christ at Grimes in Frederick County Circuit Court.
Dr L M Allen head of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was reelected to lead the local branch at its annual meeting held at Mrs Robert Ward’s home on South Washington. New officers include Caroline Hunter first vice president, Mrs Frank H Krebs second vice president, Frances P Page treasurer, Mrs Ward secretary, with executive members Mrs Clarence Hardy Mrs Daniel W Lup ton Miss Lela Rosenberger Senator Harry F Byrd and Dr F I McClure. The treasurer’s report and other business were presented as members reaffirmed the group’s aim to protect animals from cruelty.
LURAY Virginia March 19 through Senator Byrd courtesy a large group of mountaineers will tour Congress and seek approval to visit the House of Representatives as well The Rev D W Cobb urged the trip saying a practical view of national affairs could teach more than textbooks in Virginia The group will travel to Washington in a few days for the Congress visit
Welby Whitacre of the Gore section was sentenced to six months by Magistrate A. J. Tavenner for being drunk and disorderly on the Gore school grounds. The offense was alleged to have occurred last Thursday.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Lloyd Williams Post American Legion held a card party in Berryville Va at the Hawthorne building library to benefit the auxiliary. About 100 guests attended with many local residents at tables. The overflow of around thirty men played in Dr Page Lees office while the Little Theatre Guild met that evening in the same library. The event was led by E P Berlin commander and supported by other post members. The president Frances Wolfe was absent due to a family funeral in Richmond.
Leftover sweetened spiced apple sauce can be spread on biscuit dough and rolled tightly like a jelly roll then baked in a moderate oven for 20 minutes. Serve warm with cream or hard sauce for a tempting dessert.
G A A girls lost 17 to 4 on Adolph Macon Academy court. Slonaker fouled out in first quarter as 16 team fouls limited locals to free throws. Next night the team faced Round Hill on Handley court in season finale.
In Cleveland on March 19, prominent attorney R B Newcomb killed his wife with an axe during an insane frenzy and then ended his own life by slashing his throat with a ragor. The Associated Press reports the tragedy occurred early today as investigators search for motive.
Mrs. Mattie J. Mee sues Mrs. Mary E. Barrett for 2000 claiming 15 portable cabins and several small items at Appleway Cabin Camp Kernstown were misclassified as real estate in a public auction. Judge Philip Williams will hear the point at the Frederick County Circuit Court session starting April 2. Virginia Despar of Newport News visits Mrs. W. P. Colbert on North Loudoun Street.
Trustee announces a public auction of four parcels in White Post and Berryville Virginia under an order from February 27 1934 in the Western District of Virginia. Parcels include a store building lot packing house stockyards and ware house with terms requiring one third cash and two year notes or full cash, sale subject to court confirmation.
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