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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1954
Page
8
Grain futures move higher on active trading with May wheat near 1.99 futures and soybeans around 3.74. Soybean and corn spreads show tight ranges while oats and rye hold gains. Prices note May through Dec maturities for wheat corn oats rye and fat products including lard.
In the Virginia corporation court a decree directs Master Commissioner J Randolph Larrick to determine if Clara S Loy's real property can be partitioned in kind identify the property and rightful owners verify parties to the suit determine sale and rental values locate creditors and their claims and address other pertinent issues. A public notice sets May 28 1954 at 10 am in Winchester for attendance and to present evidence.
The New York market extended its advance with U S Steel up 5 and trading 48 on 8 500 shares. Raytheon rose on 3 500 shares at 1014. Armour & Co 5 200 shares up at 95 Bethlehem Steel 2 000 up 5 at 66 3 Johns Manville 1 000 up 1 at 69. Boeing gains modestly while many names move higher.
In Frederick County Virginia on May 8 1954 the court orders creditors and interested parties in the estate of John W Herrell deceased to show cause on June 28 1954 why the estate should not be paid to legatees without refunding bonds. The order directs publication in the Winchester Evening Star for four consecutive weeks. Entered by Judge Elliott Marshall with Clerk L E Whitacre.
Market bulletin from Baltimore and Chicago USDA listings shows prices for apples strawberries potatoes and various meats. Apples Winesaps 3.00 per box. berries mixed MD VA Eastern Shore. potatoes several sizes with 2.40 to 25 per 50 or 100 lb sacks. poultry movement weak with slow roasters and light demand. cattle hogs calves and sheep priced across ranges in Baltimore and Chicago markets with loads of prime steers and assorted weights.
The report lists grade ranges for cattle including choice to high choice and utility cows, with steers at 15.50 to 18.50 for utility and commercial. Heifers show 20.00 to 26.00 for good to choice, while salable sheep include 90 to 108 lb fed shorn lambs at 23.50 to 24.00 and lambs around 114 lb at 23.00. Slaughter ewes bring 4.00 to 6.00.
Agriculture Department lists live poultry prices in Winchester area with market steady demand and liberal offerings. Farm prices end at noon. broilers over 3 pounds, heavy hens, small turkey fryers, and hen turkeys shown with 72 hour notes, plus Harrisonburg and Winchester egg market quotes for U S Grade A and B eggs in various sizes.
Charles Evans of Middletown fined $14.75 for drunkenness. Myrl W. Ruckman of 10 Richards Ave fined $9.25 for failing to obey a police officer. Raymond James Gaasch of Flint Michigan fined $104.25 and 30 days suspended for driving under the influence. Allen Scott Hummer of Millwood Ave fined $10.25 for drunkenness. Delmer Keeler and Alice Mack Hockman of 129 E. Germain St fined $9.25 for drunkenness.
The Star presents a local markets brief noting corrected daily figures and noting that typographical or graphical errors are not the paper’s responsibility. Lenders and vendors are advised to verify figures before trades.
Clarke County baseball beat Luckett's of Loudoun County 3-1 at Boyce on Sunday. L Buckner allowed five hits with 16 strikeouts, while Clarke had five hits two for doubles by Longerbeam and Emery. Clarke meets Purcellville at Boyce next Sunday in the nonleague arrangement with seven Loudoun teams in rotation.
Winch ester District ministers met in Woodstock to review 110 churches and report to District Superintendent Rev John A McKenry Jr. Growth in congregations and building progress noted. Wives group chaired by Mrs McKenry. nominating committee planned for next year. Women’s group supporting the Methodist Home for the Aged in Richmond elected officers led by Mrs Garber and Mrs Rosenberger.
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