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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1932
Page
6
Chicago markets report a broad grain price collapse amid heavy selling to stop loss positions on futures. Wheat futures dropped to the lowest since October 10, with corn and oats also sliding. livestock and bond listings follow in Chicago and Baltimore trading notes.
Richmond on March 22 reports wheat prices for No. 2 red winter Va to 71 and No. 3 red winter Va to 70 with Virginia bag lots at 67070. Corn car lots Va No. 2 white to 40 and Virginia bag lots to 40. Oats car lots No. 2 white to 36 and No. 3 white to 35 with No. 2 mixed to 34 and No. 1 mixed feed to 28.
Baltimore on March 22 reports wheat prices for No 2 red winter in the domestic spot market for March 24 and April delivery with modest gains despite hiccups in nearby contracts.
Market quotes from Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York detail live poultry butter and eggs. Prices cover old and young toms hens capons leghorns roosters stags ducks and turkeys with ranges and per pound figures.
Baltimore market steady with top 5.45 for medium and light weights heavy hogs to 5.00 and sows 3.50 to 4.10. Lancaster market at 5.75 top with prices unchanged and steady for light and heavy hogs.
Laura Gold Crawford of Winchester Virginia urges city officials to study water softening options after a harsh winter and costly furnace coil replacements. She notes soft water saves labor and fabric wear and invites all residents to a public discussion with civil engineers on March 22, 1932.
The material’s noncombustible nature and fiber strength were recognized long ago. Plutarch notes Vestal Virgins used lamp wicks described as perpetual in ancient practice.
War clouds over Shanghai as Japanese army officials warn of strong measures to block a Chinese entry into the twelve and a half mile evacuation zone. Chinese forces reportedly crossed Soochow creek near Chiawangmiao. Nanking fails to appoint a military delegate to peace talks. Chiang Kaung Nai leaves conference amid protest. In Manchuria a new battle in Kirin province leaves five Japanese and 42 Chinese dead as anti Japanese figures push revolt.
The Potomac Synod of the Re formed Church bought a suburban property in Hagerstown Maryland for 14970 to remake into a home for aged men and women. The nine member committee led by Rev Dr Scott R Wagner chose the site after reviewing options. The purchase enables access to a 100000 trust fund from the late George C Pearson of Smithsburg, with conditions tied to Washington county location.
The Carroll Theatre, Inc of Harrisonburg received a charter from the State Corporation Commission to operate a theatre and other amusements. Harrisonburg is listed as the principal office. Col Carroll Menefee is president. Isaac Ney is secretary. Carl Ney is general manager. Henry Ney is treasurer. The Ney brothers belong to B. Ney and Sons. No plans were announced regarding building or remodeling the theatre.
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