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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
3
In Richmond on May 6, the college baseball race tightens to a three way contest among the University of Richmond William and Mary and Randolph Macon as the season nears its end. Each team has ridden a strong stretch of play shaping a closer battle for the title.
The standings show New York leading the American League at 13 3 and Boston at 6 8 in the AL while St. Louis heads the National League at 3 13? The schedule lists Washington at Chicago and Cincinnati at Boston among others with games set for 7 30 to 8 30 start times Yesterday's results include New York beating Chicago 7 5 and Detroit over Philadelphia 6 5. Johnny Mize and Bobby Feller were named yesterday's stars for clutch hits and a strong pitching return respectively.
In college standings the Indians and Spiders cling to top spots as Randolph Macon moves to within a half game behind after a 10-7 win over William and Mary. Richmond trails with seven games left while Randolph Macon faces four state games against Hampden Sydney Bridgewater Roanoke College and Richmond. The Indians and Spiders meet twice, heightening pressure on Richmond.
The New York stock market slipped slightly today after an uncertain start with losses near one point, while many shares held Thursday’s levels or inched higher. Electric Power and Light stocks rose after a bid to stay a reorganization plan was denied. The common gained to 251 4, with a 6200 share block. other issues rose about 5 points. Numerous names fell including U S Steel, U S Rubber, Woolworth, Caterpillar, Edison, Smelting, Air Reduction, DuPont, Philip Morris, Santa Fe, Standard Oil NJ, and Loews. Steady performers included General Motors, International Harvester, Boeing, Public Service Electric, Kodak, and Northern Pacific. Corporate bonds moved narrowly. U S government issues were steady in over the counter dealings.
Chicago May 6 grains opened modestly firm as selling pressure eased. Wheat near 2.20 1 2 3 4 for May with July around 1.93 3 4 7 8 and December 1.95 3 4. Corn May 1.32 32 1 4, July 1.30 1 2 3 4, Sep 1.24 18, Dec 1.13. Oats May 66 3 4, Dec 62 1 4. Soybeans May 2.27 1 4 1 2. Lard May 11.55, Nov 11.80.
The Winchester- Frederick County Selective Service Board relocates from Rouss Ave to the Baker and Anderson Electrical Co building on the second floor at 27 N. Braddock St.Registrants remain classified at the new office. no calls for men are issued, and registrants must report address changes by law.
Baltimore reports produce prices for apples and eggs with quotes for Romes Winesaps and Yorks, plus a dull poultry market. Cattle, calves, hogs, sheep, and sows show varied quotations. Chicago cites weaker hogs and steady cattle, with ranges for weights and categories, and notes on market activity.
Robert L. Jones Sr. heads the Go-getters, a Legion club at the Conrad Hoover post with over 100 members. He joined in 1919 and earns a 30 year continuous membership badge. His sons Laurens, Bob Jr and Forest are involved. Bob and Forest are Legionnaires. Other Go-Getters include Roger Clevenger, Joe Swanson, Percy Stultz, Jesse Kiracofe Jr, William Louthan, aa Thompson, and L E.
Barr family descendants from Arthur West Virginia will present special music at 2 30 p m Sunday during Mother s Day services at the Helping Hand Mission in Indian Hollow Free transportation will be provided from the Winchester bus terminal Rev Cephas Fahnestock pastor will lead the service The piece ends noting the mistral wind from the Mediterranean and Alps
Feeder vealers at 19 to 26 and choice 666 lb feeding yearlings at 25.50. Load of good 679 feeding. Steers 24. Salable sheep around 500 with weekend bids. Old crop lambs and slaughter ewes added. Two decks, medium to good southwest spring lambs dull. Southwest springers to local small-killers 27.50 down. Heavy slaughter ewes 99.50.
The Daniel J. Farrar Elks lodge and Mees Farrar temple will host an educational program at 8 30 p m Sunday at the St Paul AME church. Stuart Payne of Charles Town will be guest speaker.
Many friends and relatives attended services for Robert E Baker conducted by Rev C A Quenzil and Rev S G Stewart at Omps funeral home. Interment followed in Mt Hebron Cemetery.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railway petitions the Virginia State Corporation Commission to discontinue passenger trains Nos. 55 and 56 between the Virginia West Virginia line and Strasburg. A public hearing is set for 10:00 A.M. on May 9, 1949, in Richmond. Interested parties should appear and testify.
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