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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

8

PITHY SIDELIGHTS IN. SPORT ROUNDUP

May 21 AP sports column notes old time grit from the St. Louis Gas housers at the Polo Grounds along with remarks on Dizzy and Martin avoiding a taser. It mentions Gabby Hartnett and Burleigh Grimes, Casey Stengel, and various players and managers with brisk, humorous snapshots.

Associated Press New York St. Louis Polo Grounds Dizzy Martin St. Looey Charlie Grimm Cubs Gabby Hartnett Jim Peterson Penn Louisville Burleigh Grimes Grimes American Association

Notorious bank robber Avery Simons arraigned in LA

Avery Simons described by federal agents as the most notorious bank robber in America was arraigned in Los Angeles after capture by G men. He is in federal custody awaiting removal to Vermont and is wanted for a bank robbery in Ayia.

Avery Simons America Los Angeles G-men Vermont Ayia

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Market Results May 21

Market reports from Baltimore and Chicago show cattle calves hogs and sheep prices and movement. Strong demand in Baltimore with higher cattle and hog values while Chicago notes steady to higher tones and limited supplies across fat cattle and lambs.

Baltimore Maine Jacks Mountains South Carolina U. S Baltimore Livestock U. S. Dept. Agri Chicago

Local Markets and Flour Prices Show Mixed Corn and Feed Rates

Local markets list daily prices for patent flours and Magnolia brand. Cracked corn, scratch feed, corn meal and dairy feeds are quoted with per barrel and per sack rates. Shelled corn and live stock items appear alongside miscellaneous notes on prices and packaging.

Kasco Magnolia Cescreeee S.e C.s Ik Dokiness Se Sve

Stock Market Ends Quiet After Mixed Session

New York May 21 the stock market closed with an irregular tone after a slow session the volume about 600000 shares. Favorable business news sparked light demand but buying did not expand activity. Bonds were steady and foreign currency narrow with the franc and sterling modestly firmer or weaker.

New York Senate Finance Committee al. Chemical Gen Elec Gen. Mills Mot Int. Harvester Johns-Manville Kennecott Mont-Ward N. Y. Central Penn R. R Sears Roebuck Son. Pacific

Wheat and Grain Prices Dip on May Delivery News

Moderate easing of tension in the wheat market appeared late today as prices fell below yesterday’s finish, aided by notices of larger May deliveries and new wheat purchases to be shipped to Chicago from Kansas City. Cash grain quotes and other cereals are listed for Chicago and Baltimore markets.

Chicago Kansas City

Mrs Weiser Resigns Health Nurse Post in Warren County

Mrs R W Weiser a longtime Warren county health nurse has resigned to take a new health work position. Miss Annie Margaret Daniel of Louisa courthouse arrives to serve as local health nurse starting June 1 replacing Mrs Weiser. Daniel previously relieved Miss Fentress of Rockingham county last year. Front Royal bowling club plans a dinner at Goose Creek Tavern near Leesburg to close the Tri State League season. A three day Old School Baptist meeting opens at 11 tomorrow led by Elder A L Harrison with several attending elders from multiple states and towns.

George Savino Baltimore Roy Spencer George Philadelphia New York Boston Joe Louis Baer El-Al W Phil K. Wrigley Cubs Curt Davis Phils Curt Wrigley Front Royal R. W. Weiser Warren County Fairfax County Annie Margaret Daniel Louisa Courthouse Weiser Daniel Fentress Rockingham County Goose Creek Tavern Leesburg Winchester Martinsburg Hagerstown Fredérik L. B., Densmore Virginia Telephone Bac Abate Company Char- Ne R.A. Phillips Central West Iic. Service Company Sioux City Iowa Old School Luray Z. T. Stalling Milan Tenn W. F. Puritt Ruffin N. C J.C. Monsees Joel T. Marshall Meadows P. T. Dalton J.T. Powers

Memorial Day Services With Confederate Veterans Dinner

Memorial Day exercises will feature an address by Dr. Douglas Freeman at 1 45. Senator Weaver will present Dr Freeman. A parade will proceed to the cemetery to decorate graves and honor Confederate veterans with a dinner planned after the service.

Douglas Freeman Dr. Freeman Senator Weaver

Baking Powder Biscuits Light and Fluffy Trick

A cooking tip advises pricking baking powder biscuits with a fork before baking to ensure a light and fluffy result when properly prepared.

Reckless Drivers Fined In Philadelphia and Route 3

Edwin Neal of 2224 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia and Walter Massey Route 3 were fined on reckless driving charges. Neal paid 9.25 dollars plus costs and Massey paid 9.25 dollars plus costs.

Edwin Neal Ridge Avenue Philadelphia Walter Massey Route 3

Job Printing Firm Sees New Bill Head Envelopes

A local printing shop announces new bill heads and envelopes. The company highlights updated stock and faster turnaround for business clients.

Map Atlas Selections Highlight Manchukuo and Europe

Advertised maps feature old and new national boundaries with Manchukuo noted as Orient tinder box. Also offered is a Europe map designed to help students track news despatches, and a Soviet Union map showing one sixth of the world in transition.

Helen Wills Moody Grand Central Arts Galleria New York Sentral Press Manchukuo Soviet Union

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