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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1938
Page
7
Pittsburgh police and firemen at Sunday meetings voted against making political contributions to support a state committee endorsed candidate in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary. The claim that officers were being maced for donations was denied.
The husband of Alice Parsons, McDonnell heiress, is tied to Parsons Brook Long Island. A recent photo shows Parsons at his Salinas California ranch where he is living. Mrs Parsons, reported abducted in June 1937, is believed dead with Anna Kupryanova, alleged Russian countess, present at the ranch.
Spanish insurgents concentrate main assault on coastal routes to Castellon de la Plana and Valencia. Frontline fighting centers on Cuevas de Vinroma as insurgents try to recapture lost ground. Heavy artillery advances move along sea skirting highways amid long rain.
William Sours of Mount Williams Frederick County dies at home from a two week pneumonia illness. Born March 7 1900 in Page County he is survived by widow Mamie Bell Fox four children and two brothers. Funeral arrangements are set with Omps funeral home and Ida Grove Lutheran Church Page County for services and interment. He belonged to St John’s Lutheran Church.
Baltimore reports stable poultry prices with slight gains for certain Leghorn colors and lighter weights. Cattle and hogs in Chicago and Philadelphia markets trend lower or steady with mixed feeder strength and sparse cows, while lambs and sheep move unevenly amid larger regional supplies.
The Star presents Local Markets as daily listings with a disclaimer that it is not responsible for typographical errors. Buyers and sellers are advised to verify prices and terms directly. The notice reflects routine market updates and standard publishing caveats.
The notice lists prices for various feeds such as patent brand and middlings, and per bushel rates for oats. It also shows per head prices for chickens, guinea fowl, cows, and hogs, along with creamery butter prices.
The notice lists patent brand flour in 98 lb, 48, 24, and 12 lb bag sizes with prices from 5.60 to 5.90 per barrel. Also shows shelled corn at 1.45 and course cracked corn, corn meal feed, bran priced around 1.50 to 4.00 per unit.
Opening prices edged up but gains faded as profit selling pulled markets back. Brokers noted improved sentiment as discussions on the pump priming plan began, yet many expect clearer economic signals before buying accelerates.
Chicago reports late price changes with net losses after slight gains as bearish crop figures loom. May wheat 79 5-8 cents, May corn 57 5-8, oats 28 1-2, soybeans 90 1-2, with cash grain quotes across No 1 dark hard wheat and No 2 yellow corn and other grain offerings in Chicago and Baltimore markets.
James McIntosh vice president of the Dictaphone Corporation fell from a seventh floor office window in the Graybar building at 43rd Street and Lexington Avenue New York. His body landed on a two story roof below.
Two hundred and 37 checks aggregating $15,977.52 have arrived in Winchester for Frederick County farmers who meet federal agricultural conservation program requirements. The first consignment of checks totaling $5,889.75 arrived yesterday. Margaret Tidler with the county agent's office began mailing notification cards. Farmers should await notification before calling for their checks. a postcard will be mailed as soon as a check arrives.
In Parliament the government said it was weighing an air service across the Pacific from Canada to New Zealand and Australia. Negotiations are under way with dominions and the United States over ownership of certain Pacific islands along the proposed route, as announced by A J Muirhead.
Detroit dispatch reports the international executive board condemns unauthorized striking action and criticizes striking workers for violating rules amid growing labor tensions.
The CIO United Automobile Workers Union adopted a resolution condemning unauthorized strikers by local unions. It said it would investigate three recent strikes and punish instigators by suspension or expulsion if found guilty of law violations.
The House rules committee approved a Dies resolution to create a seven member congressional inquiry into un American propaganda activities in the United States. Chairman Dickstein cited risk of riots and bloodshed and warned of a planned Nazi parade of 100000 at Camp Siegfried Long Island next week.
Star Job Print issues wedding invitations for a local couple. Details include names, dates, and venue as provided in the readable invitation text.
The Friendship Fire Company of Cork Street faces a mystery over the donor of its meeting hall chandeliers installed about four decades ago. Veterans recall the giver but cannot name them. Wilmer F. Shryock urged anyone with authentic information to come forward.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for an additional 108000 dollars to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Acting budget director Daniel W. Bell said the extra funds are needed to cover unforeseen expenditures from recent major kidnapping cases. Without the money the service would be seriously crippled and personnel would be drastically curtailed.
Henry Schultze, 25, was found drowned near the Baltimore waterfront after disappearing from his work on the pier. A 60 pound iron grating tied to his neck was recovered, and workmates spotted his cap floating before police retrieved the body.
Pennsylvania State Supreme Court ordered a stay until May 18 a one day period after the state primary election in a grand jury investigation of Democratic campaign bribery charges.
George J. Schautz Jr a recent immigrant from China spoke at a luncheon of the Lions Club on the Orient conflict and its effects on inhabitants. The club meets May 17 at 1:30 PM at Piccadilly Soda Shop with Postmaster W Nelson Page guest discussing National Air Week plans for May 15 21. Ernest Rhodes attended as a guest.
Winchester readers are urged to subscribe to receive the Evening Star with a prompt delivery service via Postal Telegraph. The notice states there is no charge for this service.
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