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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
6
Baltimore and Chicago livestock quotes show steady to mixed moves. Cattle and calves weaker in Baltimore, hogs steady with Wednesday, sheep nominally steady with spring lambs 17.00–18.00. Chicago notes strong hogs and firm cattle with top steers around 17.50 and vealers steady.
Mrs Ethel Jolliffe and Mrs Wyatt Richard of the Winchester Frederick County War Finance Committee visited county schools to prepare for the Third Army bond plan. Schools including Kernstown Stephens City Middletown Highview Stonewall White Hall Gainesboro Aeran Round Hill will launch a two week bond selling drive starting Monday with student salesmen advancing by bond sales. A prior drive by Winchester retailers also boosted bond sales.
In New York on May 17, Bali R stocks led a market recovery with gains for favorites, while peace class issues remained popular on optimism for postwar prosperity. Armament beneficiaries held steady or edged forward as dividends brightened the outlook and drew idle funds. Trading quickened at first then slowed as profits were pocketed and top marks were trimmed.
The Winchester Softball League announced an official opening on May 28 with a split season schedule. Five teams Royal Crown Cola, Virginia Woolen O Sullivan, Winchester Star and Capitol Restaurant will meet twice in each half. Practice games have featured O Sullivan Rubber Company 2 Capitol Restaurant 1 and Royal Crown vs Virginia Woolen scheduled at Rouss Park.
Mrs Lloyd Milburn and her children Roger and Lamar and Mrs Laura Whitacre called at the home of Mr and Mrs Carter Milburn on Wednesday.
Mrs Edith Harrison returns home after a visit with relatives in Hagerstown Maryland Mr Walter Saville misses school due to infected eyes and well wishes for a quick recovery Mrs Charles Marniel leaves Thursday for New York for a few days away from home
Seaman Ralph Brown visits relatives and friends in the community on a leave from Bainbridge Maryland. Miss Evely Milburn called on Miss Loretta Milburn Sunday. Mr and Mrs Foster Mill and family of Winchester and Mrs Laura Whitacre called on Mr and Mrs Carter Milburn Sunday.
Frank Armstrong urges Winchester and Frederick County residents to attend an 8 o clock special post war meeting at the George Washington Hotel. Dr George M Modlin of the University of Richmond will speak on The Community and the Returning Veterans. A film Three To Be Served will be shown and council business includes electing three new executive board members and a constitution change.
On Friday May 25 the Negro Day Nursery celebrates its first birthday with a general visiting and inspection day. Located at 20 East Pall Mall street the three-room facility serves 347 children cared for to date with 32 on roll and an average daily attendance of 25. Under Mrs Gladyce L Crawford the nursery reports health and habit improvements amid a waiting list of interested families.
The Winchester Aerie No. 824 Fra ternal Order of Eagles held a Mother's Day service at the U B Church on May 13 attracting about 250 members families and friends. W W Glass spoke of Franklin D Roosevelt and urged support for Harry S Truman amid national crisis. The program featured musical selections prayers and tributes led by Rev L G Bridgers and included solos violin pieces and a benediction.
Chicago May 17 Grain markets were mixed in active early trading as profit taking and frost damage reports influenced prices. Wheat prices ranged May 1.76 1 7 8 to 3 4 July 1.64 3 4 5 8 and Dec 1.60 1 2. Corn led with May 1.18 3 8 and Des 1.11 1 8 to 1 4. Oats traded May 64 1 8 and Dec 58 1 4. Rye moved May 1.43 1 4 and Sept 1 27 1 2. Barley May 99 5 8.
Green Spring Virginia May 16 and many friends report Mr W H Crim remains ill near Pleasant Valley. Social visits include Mr and Mrs Howard Plotner and Mr and Mrs Howard Fiddler with son Russell from near Grimes calling on Mr and Mrs Lloyd Milburn and family Sunday. Mr Roy Pries of Cedar Grove was calling in this community.
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