Markets Report Mixed Prices Across Livestock and Grains
Baltimore and Timore markets show mixed steadiness with cattle steady to 6.50, calves 7.00 to 10.00, hogs slow but steady at 9.85 to 11.10 for various weights, sheep weak for new crop lambs, and grain futures with wheat around 1.22 to 1.26 and corn near 1.26 to 1.29. Chicago cash grain lists no wheat sales, corn 1.26 to 1.29, oats 0.50 to 0.61, soybeans 1.77. Market notes include muted gains in wheat and mixed poultry prices locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baltimore Livestock
Baltimore
U. Agri
Dept
Chicago Cash Grain
Chicago
Winchester
Local Markets Prices and Feeds from Daily Market Page
Local markets list various feed prices and grain costs including patent brand sacks, cracked corn, oats, bran, dairy feeds, and mixed feed. It notes per barrel pricing, bag sizes, and multiple grain products with prices, reflecting a detailed agricultural market snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esserese
Leghorn
Rock
Grain futures and cash quotes dip amid corn lead
Chicago May 11 reports sensational grain declines with corn in front. Prices fell in late dealings. corn dropped about six cents from its earlier level as traders reacted to market shifts.
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Chicago
Stock Market Report Points Mixed After Slow Morning
A slow market slipped early before a brief rally. U S Steel led a morning dip with some support later as government securities and bonds held steady while grains and cotton weakened. Foreign exchange showed minor moves with the franc and sterling, and a list of closing quotations followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Steel
U. S
Allied Chemical
Can
Radiator
Smelters
Am. Tel. & Tek
Anaconda
Baltimore and Ohio
Beth, Steel
Chrysler
Consol. Edison
Corn Products
General Electric
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
Int. Harvester
Johns Manville
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
N. Y. Contral
Penn. Railroad
Southern Railway
Stand. Oil of N. J
Texas Corp
Union Pacific
Caro Chem
Caro Pidt
Woolworth
Maryland-Virginia Aberdeen Angus show and sale at Frederick
County Agent I. Fred Stine announced plans for a Maryland Virginia Aberdeen Angus show and sale to be held at the Frederick fairgrounds on Monday May 17. Forty eight head will be offered including 13 bulls and 35 females selected from top herds. Entries judge at 10 30 a m and sale at 1 p m. Joseph M Vial secretary of the Maryland Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association invited breeders to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Fred Stine
Frederick
Joseph M. Vial
College Park
Mad
Maryland
Funeral Today for Shirley N Anderson
Funeral services were held this afternoon at one o'clock in the home near Round Hill and a brief service later in the Christian Church at Timber Ridge for Shirley N Anderson eight days old daughter of Ivon and Edith Franks Anderson who died yesterday afternoon at 430 o'clock. Interment was in the cemetery adjoining the church Rev Courtney Anderson officiated. Her survivors are her parents two brothers Arlan and Lyn all.
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Round Hill
Christian Church
Timber Ridge
Shirley N. Anderson
Ivon
Edith Franks Anderson
Pallbearers at Braithwaite Funeral Named
Pallbearers at the funeral of the late Charles E. Braithwaite of Cedar Grove were Joel DeHaven Phil H Gold Joseph Hancher David Smith Jerry Bennett and Lemuel Clark yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Braithwaite
Cedar Grove
Joel DeHaven
Phil H. Gold
Joseph Hancher
David Smith
Jerry Bennett
Lemuel Clark
Police Court Cases Hear Today
The Police Court records include Fred Cain charged with drunk and disorderly conduct for $15.25. Amon Glenn with drunk and disorderly conduct for $15.25. a concealed weapon charge at $25.25. Linwood Haymaker noted as drunk for $10.25. and Carey charged with drunk and disorderly conduct for $?.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cain
Amon Glenn
Linwood Haymaker
Carley
House Debates Size of Civilian Conservation Corps
In Washington on May 11 House members argued over making the Civilian Conservation Corps permanent and fixing enrollment at 315000 or 365000. A Conney bill would cap at 300000 youths and veterans, 10000 Indians, and 5000 territorial and insular workers. A Johnson bloc seeks 350000 youths and veterans, keeping other groups unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ctlian Conservation Corps
Conney
D-Mass
Labor Committee
Johnson
Dokla
More Room Needed at Hospital for Private Rooms
Board advocates converting first floor space to private and semi private rooms to add 15 or more beds. Estimated cost not to exceed 7000 dollars. Dr. Hunter H McGuire urges publicity and fundraising from philanthropists. Officers reelected include Dr McGuire president and Miss Mary J McCone treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pase One
McGuire
Hunter H. McGuire
H. B. McCormse
James A. Miller
Mary J. McCone
Shirley Carter
William E. Cooper
W. Nelson Page
William Beverley
H. B. McCormac
Public Auction At 239 Millwood Ave May 22 1937
On Saturday May 22 1937 at 239 Millwood Ave the household goods will be sold including a three piece living room set extra davenport upright piano reed rockers Victrola dining table and chairs china cabinet kitchen range heating stove beddings awnings blinds curtains dishes and more Also some chickens and other necessary items listed by Mrs E M Dove.
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Millwood Ave
E. M. Dove
Motor Club Keeps Busy During Winchester Festival
Approximately 4000 literature pieces were distributed by a touring counselor to the Winchester office of the Western Virginia Motor Club under the American Automobile Association during the festival. The AAA Washington office issued 10 000 routings through Eastern clubs and 150 routings to various sections of the country from Winchester. The AAA patrol car, named for George Lund Jr of Washington, assisted motorists and handled three wrecks, three tows, six flat tires, and traffic guidance including clearing a jam at the Cumberland Valley crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Western Virginia Motor Club
American Automobile Association
Washington
United States
AAA
George Lund, Jr
Cumberland Valley
Three Teachers Appointed to County Schools
Superintendent Leslie D. Kline announced the addition of three teachers to the county staff. Virginia Bell will replace Katherine Powell at Middletown after Powell’s resignation. Frank Whitacre a Shepherd College senior and Marjorie Philpott a Radford State Teachers College senior have joined the staff but have not been assigned to specific schools.
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Leslie D. Kline
Virginia Bell
Virginia
Katherine S. Powell
Middletown
Frank Whitacre
A&a
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Marjorie Philpott
Radford State Teachers College
Drunken Drivers Convicted In Liquor Case Hearings
Two persons charged with operating an automobile under the influence were convicted in hearings before Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner. Carroll J. Bilbrey of Washington received 30 days plus a fine and costs of 104.25 dollars. both motorists had their licenses revoked for one year.
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A. J. Tavenner
Carroll J. Bilbrey
Washington
Fishermen Toss Fish as Yachtsmen Race Off Newport
Dr J M Kolish objects to catching fish in the face after a fishing barge used as a turning point in yacht races. Fishermen aboard the barge, upset by roaring speedboat motors, threw fish at the racers. A fish reportedly hit Dr Kolish in the face and broke his spectacles.
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Newport Beach
Calif
J M. Kolish
Dr. Kolish
Coast
Barbara Bell Pattern Book Promotes Seventeen Frock
The Barbara Bell Pattern Book offers well designed patterns for daytime frocks. Pattern No. 1303 B for a Gay Young Daytime Frock for Misses comes in sizes 12 to 20 with busts 30 to 38 and requires 3.5 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 14. Send fifteen cents for the book and patterns for women and children.
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Barbara Bell
Barbara Bei
Last Rites Held For Mrs. Sallie R. Swartz
Mrs. Sallie R. Swartz 70 wife of William G. Swartz of Hagerstown Md died at home early Sunday. Survived by husband son Stewart W Swartz sister Blanche Swartz brother John Swartz half sister Minnie Middleton York Pa. Funeral at Grace United Brethren Church Hagerstown at 2 30 p m with Rev G I Rider. Interment Rest Haven Cemetery Hagerstown.
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Sallie R. Swartz
William G. Swartz
Westside Avenue
Hagerstown
Brothers Fleeing Jail Recaptured Near Sharpsburg
Harry N and Allen T Carpenter two brothers who fled Charles Town West Virginia jail last week were captured this morning on the highway between Hagerstown and Sharpsburg by Sheriff Max C Malott. They admitted identity after brought to Hagerstown jail and will be returned to Charles Town today.
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Hagerstown
Harry N
Allen T. Carpenter
Charles Town
W. Va
Here
Sharpsburg
Max C. Malott
School Board Inspects Gore Building Sites
A County School Board meeting examined several proposed sites for a new Gore building but reached no decision. Another Gore session is planned soon for further study.
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Gore
May 12 to May 22 Sales Directory items listed
Miles B. Dean offers antiques at 326 North Cameron Winchester on May 15 at 1 pm with two work horses one cow and farm implements. Leslie Wills Berryville notes May 15 household goods farming implements and stock. D. B. Dunlap Front Royal Pike May 21 at 1 pm registered Polled Shorthorn cattle at Fair Grounds Woodstock Shenandoah Polled Shorthorn Breeders. May 22 household goods. Mrs. E. M. Dove 239 Millwood Ave.
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Miles B. Dean
North Cameron St
Winchester
Leslie Wills
Berryville
D. B. Dunlap
Front Royal Pike
Fair Grounds
Woodstock
Shenandoah
E. M. Dove
Millwood Ave
Lions Hear Dr. Fenton outline road safety talk
J Fenton of the National Cross spoke to the Lions club at a luncheon on road safety. He outlined a Red Cross first aid course for instructors this week and cited speeding as a major cause of accidents, noting a Skyline Drive incident where heavy traffic was orderly until a car sped, endangering others. He urged first aid training for all drivers and planned designation of first aid stations on road maps to help strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fenton
Nationa Cross
Lions Club
Red Cross
Bank deposits and festival economics in Winchester
An official notes deposits rise during the festival do not imply permanent gain for banks as customers repay obligations. Many funds exit the city with festival spending, yet publicity from the event brings lasting benefits. Tourism and local businesses—hotels, inns, restaurants, and farmers—share in continued tourist traffic and wider regional exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Festival profits spread beyond Winchester city limits
Nearby communities like Front Royal Strasburg Martinsburg benefit as festival tourists swell facilities. Officials note concession operators drain funds while advertising value remains a clear profit, though some bankers dispute the city’s break even theory.
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Winchester
Woodstock
Front Royal
Strasburg
Martinsburg
Merchants Oppose Saturday Festival Choice
A speaker says the festival on Saturday was unpopular with merchants and drew numerous complaints. He admits he initially favored Saturday, but now questions the decision's reception among local traders.
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Stock Market Report
Frederick, Md
Shirley Anderson
Motor Club
the Evening Star
W. G. Swartz
Plymouth
Chapman Motor Co
South
Loudoun St
Dr. Fenton
Leicester St
N. Market
Shenandoah Ave
Loudoun Street
Harrow
Drill
Hunter M
Stine
Fairmont Avenue
S. Main Street
Pine Motor Co
Great American Tea Co
Gerrard and
Valley Ave
City
National Ave
Keyser
O. T. Ritter
C. W. Ritter
Valley Pike
Kernstown
Lords of America
Camden
N. J
Hoover Sales and Service
F. S. Emmert
Millwood Avenue
Care
Prateo O
Willis Bicycle and Radio Shop
Indian Hollow Road
Helping Hand Mission
Nain
C. P. McVicar City Hall
Kay Kraft
Bob Riley
Winchester Evening Star
Times Square Station
New York, N
Endlos
The
Ben Syndicate, Inc
LD Batts
Hughes
Loudoun
Cork Streets
Oldsmobile
Bickers Motor Co
Cars
Trucka
Herrell Sales
S. Loudoun St
Winchester, Va
Pine Motor
Brad
Cecil's
Brad. & Cecil Sts
S-L-I-P
Buncutter Tire Co
Hevrole
BUICK
Ford
H. W. Ebert
Winchester, Virginia
Goodrich
Silvertown Tires
Cammer Tire CO
Corner Braddock and Boscawen Sts
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