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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1939

Page

5

Market Quotions Timore May 10

Market notes from Timore Philadelphia and Baltimore areas show poultry and egg prices steady to mixed. Poultry including Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns in various cuts sold 12 to 21 cents. eggs mostly 7 to 25 cents. beef, hogs, and lambs priced with steady to lower trends in Chicago and Baltimore markets.

Baltimore But Egg Exchange Philadelphia Selphia Plymouth Rocks, PLC M. Close U. S Baltimore Woodland Ave Trail’s End Eod Donsville

Quotations Va Livestock Market N Kent St Extended Sales

Livestock prices listed for steers heifers cows bulls veal calves lambs and pigs at Quotation Va Livestock Market on N Kent Street with weekly Tuesday sales Prices include top and bulk ranges for each category and feeder stock values noted Also shows per head and per hundredweight figures for different animal classes

N. Kent St

Stock market holds gains as traders spar for small profits

New York on May 10 reports stocks hovering above break even as traders seek fractional gains. The day shows a cautious tone with the overall trend uncertain and leading securities nudging higher amid selective buying.

New York

Winchester Billiard Parlor seeks beer wine license

Public notice announces Winchester Billiard Parlor in Winchester Virginia will appear before the A B C Board on May 19 1939 for a license to retail beer and wine above 3 2 percent alcohol to be consumed on and off premises.

A. B. C. Board Winchester Billiard Palor Winchester Winchester Billard Parlor Props Webber’s Club R. Z Apple Blossom Theodore Morris Tellis Sigros Theodore Psilakis

Stock Market Sags After Optimism Over Coal Stoppage Hope

Trading slows into final hour with transfers near 700000 shares. News on coal stoppage relief and president Roosevelt’s efforts buoyed some optimism though broad advance remains stifled. Rails gain on revenue hopes and pending legislation while a list of stock prices closes mixed with notable names like Goodyear, Penn R R, Union Pac, and U S Steel.

Roosevelt American Securities Amsterdam Paris Sp Peenane al. Hem Am. Smel Anaconda B. and O Bethlehem Chrysler Con. Edison Corn Prod Cigar Elec Genl Motors Goodyear Har J. Manville Kennecott M. Ward Natl. Dairy

May Wheat Surge as Weather Tightens Supplies in Grain Market

Demand for May wheat contracts rises with near two weeks to delivery and poor crop weather across the belt. May wheat leaps to 78 3/4 cents, while 1939 crop futures gain about a cent. cash grain quotes show No 2 yellow hard wheat around 80 1/2 cents and corn around 52 cents in Chicago listings.

Chicago Eee Aes Vanee Chicago Cash Grain Cash Wheat Coran Illinois

Gorman Resigns as President of AFL Textile Workers

Francis J. Gorman resigns from the United Textile Workers AFL branch presidency submitted to the UTW convention. Green, AFL president, opposed him yet later presented an AFL charter to UTW as unity debates unfold. Gorman says his aim is a textile workers union, not self-serving power. Treasemen anticipate a Southern leader directing AFL textiles to compete with CIO.

Washington Francis J. Gorman AFL United Textile Workers Committee On Officers Gorman William Green CIO Green UTW Trease

Rev Swann speaks on Winchester people at Kiwanis meet

The Rev T M Swann of Braddock Street M E Church spoke at a Winchester Kiwanis luncheon giving a humorous sketch of the types of people he has met since arriving in Winchester. Charlottesville visitor 8 C Wardrip attended. four members were absent.

T. M. Swann Braddock Street M. E Kiwanis Club Winchester C. Wardrip Charlottesville

Meade Passes West Point Mental Exam

Ernest K. Meade Jr of Boyce has been notified by the War Department that he passed the mental examination for West Point admission. His appointment awaits the outcomes of his physical exam. Meade was named by Representative Wilnis Robert of the Seventh District of Virginia.

Ernest K. Meade, Jr Boyce War Department West Point Young Meade Wilnis Robert

Prayer Meeting at Grace Lutheran Church Tonight

The mid week prayer service at Grace Lutheran Church will be conducted this evening by Rev. Edwin B. Smith of the Grave Springs charge. The service starts at 7 30. The public is invited.

Grace Lutheran Church Edwin B. Smith Grave Springs Lutheran Church Ora

Apple Blossom Restaurant Notice Names Local Officials

A Winchester Virginia notice lists Theodore Morris Tellis Sigros and Theodore Psilakis in connection with beverages at the Apple Blossom Restaurant as policies change on and off.

Qualified Voters Register Increase in Clarke County

Clarke County expects about 1700 qualified voters for the upcoming election, a rise from four years ago. Treasurer William Burtner notes many new voters reaching age 21 and able to pay capitation tax until election day. He cites intense candidate activity as a factor in higher registration.

Berryville William Burtner Clarke Burtner

George Pleads For Defeat of Cotton Subsidy

Senator George of Georgia urged the Senate to defeat the cotton export subsidy plan from President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace saying it would start an unrelenting warfare in cotton. His speech delayed action on the $1.218 billion farm funds bill as debate continued.

Washington George D-Ga Senate Roosevelt Wallace

Capital March to Be Staged by Workers' Alliance

Harrisburg May 10 Workers' Alliance members were summoned for a march on Pennsylvania's capital. They protest a relief revision bill and a state rule requiring loan recipients to repay if they come into money.

Harrisburg Workers’ Alliance Pennsylvania

Steagall backs extended use of gold hoard to expand currency

Chairman Steagall urged using the gold stock on the old 40 to 1 basis to extend the currency supply and end the claim the country is broke. He said expansion now could be beneficial, with committee estimates up to 37 billion dollars possible from gold holdings. Rep. Gifford warned much gold is foreign owned and withdrawable. Patman cited the 2 billion stabilization fund as possibly sufficient. The policy decision followed a hearing on Steagall's bill to liberalize federal savings and loan investment powers.

Washington Steagall D.ala House Banking Committee Gifford D.-Mass Patman Treasury Fedral Savings and Loan Associations

Baldridge Elected to Shenandoah Valley Inc Board

Tom Baldridge has been elected a member of the board of directors of Shenandoah Valley Inc to succeed Arthur Field who resigned to take another job in Memphis Tennessee. The election was announced as unanimous by G Gran secretary of the valley commerce organization.

G. Gran The Star Tom Baldridge Shenandoah Valley, Inc Arthur Field Field Memphis, Tenn Gran Valley Commerce Organization the Star

Fishel Rites Held Sunday for Clarke County Native

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Jones Funeral Home for Hill F. Fishel, a World War veteran and Clarke county native who died of a heart attack on Friday. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville. Pallbearers were fellow A. E. F. servicemen including Joe Reid Howard Sirbaugh Lee Gienn Ira Butler Clifton McFarland and a Mr. Davis.

Jones Funeral Home Hill F. Fishel Clarke County Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Joe Reid Howard Sirbaugh Lee Gienn Ira Butler Clifton McFarland Mr. Davis

Ocean calmer for royal pair aboard Empress of Australia

The Empress of Australia carrying King George and Queen Elizabeth reached calmer seas after a half gale that rocked the ship and upset tables.

George Queen Elizabeth United States

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