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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1939

Page

2

Banks Of Winchester And County Invite Citizens To Program

Banks of Winchester and Frederick County invite citizens to a Monday program at Handley High School. Andrew Summers, a noted tenor, will sing with William Irwin of the American Bankers Association and a film by George E. Fore of Riggs National Bank will be shown. Summers, a UVA graduate, has performed at notable venues and operatic roles. Complimentary tickets available at sponsoring banks. Prayer services and a church council meeting follow at 7 and 8 pm. Card of thanks from a family notes condolences and flowers.

Andrew Summers Handley High School Winchester Frederick County Summers William A. Irwin American Bankers’ Association New York City George E. Fore Riggs National Bank Ton, D. C University of Virginia Department of Law Arthur Fickenscher Mme Roma Dev. Hempstead Paoli Tosti Virginia Players Green Club Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Homestead Hot Springs Waldorf Astoria Hotel Park Avenue Club Trouville Preterick County Eran Church of Our Saviour Roy F. Schmucker

Hold Rites For Mr. Davidson

Military rites were held today for Hugh R. Davidson of this city after his body was found in a hotel in Hagerstown Maryland. The service at the National Cemetery included Rev Ronald Wilson and veterans groups with pallbearers and color guards. Davidson served on the U S S Huntington and was mustered in 1918 in Eureka Illinois and discharged 1920 in Ruthford New York. He was 48. Mrs Davidson and her daughter arrived from New York after notification and stayed with Mrs Dorothy Rice.

Hugh R. Davidson Hagerstown National Cemetery Ronald Wilson Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Robert Y. Conrad American Ion Winster Edwin Parker American Legion Philip Fowle Wilmer Shade John Fosbrink T. R. Cather A. Lee Coble

Economists Brace for Relief Spending Scrutiny in Washington

In Washington on March 22 President Roosevelt signaled a possible curtailment of federal spending if private enterprise would guarantee employment. House economy advocates push to trim a 100 million relief appropriation while some lawmakers seek 150 million to fund WPA through July 1. Senate discussions question who could provide such a private industry guarantee and the political viability of cutting relief and public works programs.

Washington Roosevelt House Johnson D-Cole

Treasury Receipts and Debt Figures Reported

Treasury status from Washington dated March 22 shows receipts of 58.99 million dollars and expenditures of 48.40 million, leaving a net balance of 3.43 million. The gross debt stands at 39.96 million, up 5.70 thousand from the prior day.

Washington The Treasury

Baltimore and Philadelphia Market Quotations March 22

Baltimore and Philadelphia livestock and produce prices listed for March 22 show unchanged produce and steady poultry with specifics on chickens fowls ducks and eggs. Cattle calves hogs and sheep at Baltimore and Chicago markets reflect steady to varying prices and typical weights, with top hogs around 7.75 and fed lambs near 10.25 to 10.85.

Baltimore Baltimore Butter and Egg Exchange Philadelphia Plymouth Rocks Baltimore Livestock Chicago Livestock Chicago

Quotations Va Livestock Market N Kent St Extended Sales

The Va Livestock Market on N Kent St lists weekly Tuesday sales with bid ranges for steers heifers cows bulls veal calves and hogs. Prices include steers 7.50 to 9.50 per cwt heifers 6.00 to 8.70 fat cows 4.00 to 6.50 bulls 5.50 to 8.00 veal calves 7.00 to 11.00 hogs 6.50 to 17.50 per cwt and feeders 7.50 to 8.40 per cwt with fresh cows and springers 40.00 to 65.00.

N. Kent St

Stock Market Slips After Brief Rally In New York

The stock market resumed a downswing in New York on March 22, dropping about 5 points from a prior rally. Trading reached roughly 1.4 million shares for the session as prices edged off the day’s lows late in the day. Investors weighed Italy backing Germany and possible tax policy shifts as factors in the downturn.

New York Wall Street Italy Germany France al. Chem Can Am. Rad Am. Smel A. T. and T B. Rad Oy Bethlehem Chrysler Con. Edison

Grain prices wobble as war threats loom in Chicago markets

Chicago March 22 grain prices show nervous fluctuation with war fears pressuring wheat and corn. Closing quotes for wheat range from 67 3 4 to 68 7 8 cents, oats and rye move modestly, soybeans ease, and cash grain prices list varying grades and samples across wheat, oats, barley, and soy.

Chicago Lord, Mch Chicago Cash Grain Illinois

Lenten Service At Grace Lutheran Church

The Lenten service at Grace Lutheran Church will be conducted tonight by Rev. Lewis Koon of Emmanuel St. Matthews Lutheran Church New Market Va. The public is invited to attend at 7 30 p m.

Grace Lutheran Church Lewis Koon Emmanuel

Amendment Battle Narrowly Shifts Power Over Presidential Orders

In a heated session Senate lawmakers backed Wheeler's amendment to curb presidential reorganization orders. The 44 44 tie surfaced after Byrnes switched votes to enable reconsideration, leaving the measure alive amid a gambit of motions and parliamentary maneuvering.

Lapa Fae Garner Congress House Whazler Wheeler Senate Byrnes DSC Clark D-Mo

Kiwanis Meet Draws Fresh and Former Members

An enthusiastic Kiwanis Club meeting under Ansel Solenberg er featured Frank L. Peckham of Washington D C as principal speaker on Kiwanis ideas. Guests included former Winchester members Allen Bond Ben Arthur Noble C Pierce and others plus visitors Lynn Stout Sam Ellington and Tom Baldridge guests from Nova Scotia and Waynesboro.

Kiwanis Club Ansel Solenberger Frank L. Peckham Washington, D. C Kiwanis Winchester James Edmunds Washington W. Bernard Tex” Walker WJSV Ride Tenderfoot Texas Winchester Club Allen Bond Ben Arthur Noble C. Pierce R. B. Snapp Walter H. Bosserman, Sr W. H. Bosserman, Jr Irvin O’connell Lawrence Jolliffe Edwin C. Snider Harry Copenhaver R. M. Glass Ray Robinson Lynn Stout Charlottesville Sam Ellington Waynesboro Mr. Ellis Nova Scotia Tom Baldridge al Harves Woe

Aylor Presides At Luncheon With Stephens City Glee Club

R E Aylor of Stephens City presided at a luncheon session at the Golden Glow Restaurant banquet room. Miss Lillian Oakes sang a solo while about 60 members from the Stephens City High School Glee Club performed two selections. Delegates from various counties were recognized by Mr. Aylor.

Robert Nelson Grace K. Foote A. P. Shutters Leslie Fox Claude Stickley Russell Weaver E. L. Bumgardener Earl Owen J. L. Foltz Edwin Marker A. D. Griffith Aylor R. E. Aylor

Funeral for Arthur C. Dean Set Thursday

Funeral services for Arthur C. Dean who died yesterday of pneumonia will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Jones Chapel on South Loudoun Street with Rev. Herman McKay of Market Street M. E. Church officiating. Interment follows at Mount Hebron. Col. J.C. Baker Camp United Spanish War Veterans to participate. Pallbearers are Harry Jones Edward Jones Harvey Sydnor James E. Bentley Luther Kremer and Frank Grim.

Asbury Union Plans Epworth Training Conference

The Francis Asbury Union of 13 Methodist churches announces an Epworth Training Conference at Braddock Street M. E. Church South in Winchester from March 27 to March 30. Rev G L Waters, a former Japan missionary, will teach a class titled Japan The Key To The East with 50 minute sessions and 20 minutes recreation. Registration begins at 7 PM each night for youths ages 12 to 24. directors expect large attendance.

Francis Asbury Union Braddock Street M. E. Church South Winchester Robert C. Lee Berryville Japan East G. L. Waters United States

Mrs. Hubbard Rites Set For Kernstown Church

Funeral services for Mrs. William Hubbard who died Tuesday afternoon at 12 50 will be held at Kernstown Church at 3 o clock. Interment will follow in the local cemetery. She sustained a fractured hip from a fall while alighting from an automobile in Winchester last Saturday and later complications developed. The pallbearers named include Summers McGay Robert Mc C Glass Paul Haldeman Walter Clark Sam Chiles and Van Meter Hack.

William Hubbard Kernstown Church Eo Aneeer Summers McGay Robert McC. Glass Paul Haldeman Walter Clark Sam Chiles van Meter Hack Mount Hebron

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