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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1952
Page
9
At a 1951 London meeting of 13 nations scientists predicted rocket travel to the Moon by century's end. Some experts disagreed on feasibility and broader space travel outlook.
Eyelet sundress pattern in sizes 34 through 50 promises a slim look with simple lines and a smooth fit. Includes Bolero and sundress options with illustrated instructions and yardage details. send 35 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept. Winchester Evening Star for pattern 4606.
Prices were mixed on the New York stock exchange in a very quiet day of trading. Declines were listed for Bethlehem Steel Union Pacific Philip Morris and United Aircraft while gains appeared for Chesapeake & Ohio Studebaker Kennecott Cooper and U S Rubber. Total volume moved was 860 000 shares, the slowest since October 3 1949.
Chicago grains start steady with May wheat up about a cent over yesterday. Corn, oats, rye, soybeans and lard show varied opening quotes across near month and deferred positions.
Local markets listings are corrected daily by The Star. The Star disclaims responsibility for any typographical errors that may appear in these listings.
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices from Baltimore report steady to up across apples and potatoes with quality notes. Livestock quotes show mixed hog and cattle markets, with USDA Chicago figures listing ranges for hogs, cattle, calves, sows, and bulls reflecting the trading pace and weights.
Salable sheep 1.500 with top 28.50 and three loads shipped. Wooled Colorado fed offerings weighing under 100 lbs show good to choice lambs at 26.00 to 27.00 per cwt, slaughter ewes trading 10.00 to 13.00.
Agriculture department report lists current market quotes for eggs and live poultry in Winchester. Grade A eggs ranged from 25 to 37 cents per dozen in various sizes. live poultry includes heavy breed hens at 22 cents, leghorn and white breeds around 15 to 22 cents, and various broilers and ducks priced per pound or per bird as shown.
Mrs. William Shobe was named president of the Capon Bridge W Va High School PTA with Harold Henderson as vice president Mrs. Ralph Rogers secretary and E H Coberly treasurer The alumni banquet is set for Saturday May 31 and the Fall Festival the Saturday before Labor Day with Henderson named general manager.
Sunnycroft Queen owned by Howard Molden of Gerrardstown West Virginia won the 15 inch class and Ben Ellen Dicky owned by Dr J B Heffner of Williamsport Maryland won the 13 inch class at the Plan B A K C Field Trials held by the Apple Valley Beagle Club on Sunday morning. Other winners in the 15 inch class included Old Dominion Gold Coin second Rusty third Stultz's Bucky Venture fourth Rocky Ledge Yodeller fifth. In the 13 inch class winners were Carl Hills Peggy second Greyline Headlong third Parmella Sue fourth and GDC Buddy fifth. An unusually large crowd attended the event with 47 entries. Prizes of dog food donated by Winchester Milling Company were awarded to Crocks James Sirbaugh and Snider.
The Methodist General Conference voted overwhelming to require the Methodist Federation for Social Action to drop Methodist from its name and to vacate offices in the Methodist Building New York. The delegates also considered whether to drop the no smoking pledge for ministerial candidates and adopted a report urging an end to the pledge.
A garbled recruitment note extols nursing as a stable, rewarding path with secure income and opportunities. It urges readers to consult a local director or school for training, promising priceless experience for caregivers, wives, and mothers.
A Vacation Bible School Institute will meet at Winchester Presbyterian Church on Friday at 2 p.m. Leaders from local churches will study textbooks and prepare for teaching. The program opens with Dr. Ronald S. Wilson and Rev J Staunton Blain presiding. Departments cover ages 4 to 14 with specialized instructors from nearby churches. A class for Bible School administrators will be led by Rev Charles Kernan. Supper at 5:30 p.m. Attendees urged to bring sandwiches. Closing dedication led by Rev Robert C. Bradford at 8:15 p.m.
A proposal requiring church officials to abstain from liquor was defeated after debate over race and church governance. Administrators and members of local congregations argued over ethics and inclusion during the meeting.
Camp White Rock will host Girl Scout sessions with June 29 to July 12 and July 13 to 26 as two dates. Local Scouts may register May 10 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Girl Scout Office. Miss Martha Foreman will direct the camp with a staff including Mrs Fannie Dinteman and Susan Barrick. Local improvements include new china and silverware, repaired tent floors, and double-decker cots.
Aerial pest control grows into a million dollar industry in Minnesota with more planes and new chemicals. Minnesota logged 106 registered pilots spraying 98,556 acres for insects and 85,600 acres for weeds at about 3 dollars per acre.
The text notes that coffee drinking becomes common in England starting in the 17th century, marking a shift in social and cultural life. It references early coffee houses as hubs for discussion and trade, illustrating a standing change in daily routines and urban culture.
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