Battlefield Tour Postponed to Next Sunday in Kernstown
The Winchester Frederick County Historical Society postponed the battlefield tour due to rain. The event will now meet next Sunday at 2 p.m. on Valley Ave in front of Handley School for visits to Kernstown and Winchester’s first battle. The tour remains open to the general public.
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Winchester
Frederick County Historical Society
Valley Ave
Handley School
Kernstown
Pudic
Officials blame electrical short circuit for fatal fire
In GUM SPRINGS Virginia two residents Irving and Mary Carmichael died after a Saturday night house fire that destroyed their single story two room frame home. Fairfax County assistant fire marshal Alfred Savia stated an extension cord ran from the neighboring house and the Carmichaels plugged in their refrigerator which shorted and started the blaze.
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Gum Springs
Irving
Mary Carmichael
Fairfax County
Alfred Savia
Carmichaels
Savia
Market Quotations Hold Early Gains After Last Week Selloff
The New York market edged higher in early dealings as the prior week’s heavy selling eased. Boeing rose briefly to 80 after opening at 1 500 shares, Bethlehem Steel opened at 143 1 2 and traded near 144, while many leaders like Southern Railway and American Telephone advanced amid generally firming prices.
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New York
Boeing
Bethlehem Steel
Baltimore Market Reports Mixed Grading and Livestock Prices
Apples and potatoes show variable prices with small lots and regional differences. Poultry offerings are limited with few wholesale sales. In cattle trade, prime steers reach 23.50 per cwt and good to choice ranges 19.00 to 21.50, while hogs and lambs meet modest demand amid light trading.
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Baltimore
Maine
USDA
Local Market Prices From The Star Markets
Local markets list daily prices for mixed feed bran egg mash broiler mash grain wheat corn meal flour and butter at Rockingham Augusta and other locations with a range of prices per hundredweight bushel and bag. The Star notes it does not guarantee accuracy for any typographical errors.
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Star
Rockingham
Shine
Augusta
Chicago Grain Opens With Sharp Selloff on Board of Trade
A burst of selling at the opening sent grains down sharply on the Board of Trade as traders reacted to early price weakness and market uncertainty. Local floors reflected broad selling pressure across futures, with traders watching for direction from export demand signals and USDA data.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Official Expects No General Textile Wage Increase
Emanuel Boges of the United Textile Workers said there will be no overall wage rise in the textile industry this year. After ratifying a new contract with Dan River Mills, the pact includes a preferential rehiring clause and retroactivity to April 30. Industry-wide average pay cited as $1.38 to $1.40 hourly, with potential six month contract talks reopening.
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Emanuel Boges
United Textile Workers’ Joint Board
Southern Virginia
Dan River Mills
Dan River
Boggs
C&P Approves Long Distance Lines for Winchester Area
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia approves a $22,200 project for extra long distance facilities at Winchester and for 75 poles and 53 miles of wire to the Lost River West Virginia dial office near the state line.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of
Virginia
Winchester
State Boundary Line
Lost River
West Virginia
Kingree Service Tomorrow at Omps Funeral Home
Funeral for Willie Ernest Kingree 70 farmer and orchardist of Middle Road died suddenly Saturday morning at home. Service set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Omps Funeral Home with Rev. John Link officiating. Interment Mt Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers listed. remains at the funeral home until service.
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Willie Ernest Kingree
Middle Road
Omps
John Link
Shepherdstown
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Mt. Hebron
Hamman McDonald
Carroll Hawkins
Scott Atkinson
Belmont Fout
Oren Snapp
Wilbur Dicks
Virginia Lions Pick Roanoke as Convention Site
Roanoke will host the 34th annual convention of Virginia Lions Clubs after the group chose the city Saturday at the close of their 33rd gathering. Six district governors were elected including G. A. Evans Petersburg Richmond district Jack Middleton northern Virginia district H. S. Benjamin Charlottesville Waynesboro Joe Shorter Norfolk Newport News Portsmouth district Paul Yost Roanoke Salem district and Harry Fisher western Virginia district Gordon F. Ruble Pearisburg was named the candidate for Lions International director with the group's directors to be chosen in Miami next month.
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Richmond
Roanoke
Virginia Lions Clubs
Lions
G. A. Evans
Petersburg
Jack Middleton
Northern Virginia
H. S. Benjamin
Charlottesville-Waynesboro
Joe Shorter
Norfolk - Newport News
Portsmouth
Paul Yost
Roanoke - Salem
Harry Fisher
Western Virginia
Market falls hit cereals amid weak Friday session
Commodity prices declined across wheat corn oats rye and soybeans as weekend orders accumulated from a soft market last Friday. Opening quotes show July contracts led with mixed advances and several months slipping for key grains and soy products.
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Jly
Rye
Lord
Agriculture Market Report Shows Steady Demand and Heavy Receipts
The Agriculture Department Market notes steady conditions with good demand and heavy receipts. Livestock items include broilers or fryers priced 234 to 312, heavy hens 22 to 24, and a lot of small type turkeys all hens. Egg market lists Grade A large and small, Grade B large at 35 and 37 per dozen.
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American Telephone
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Westinghouse Electric
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
Douglas Aircraft
Philco
Loudoun
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Loudoun St
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Old—Strong Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Wimuc Wv
Harrisonburg
Egg
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U.S
Rket
Jarket
Syrofax
Wake Lx
Comtro
Ada Bottled Gas Service
Pyrofax Gas Corporation
Bayliss & Patterson Bottled Gas Co
Shenandoah Bottled Gas CO
E. Piccadilly St
H.C. Sheetz & Son
Winchester, Va
Arrow & van Heusen
Carlee
Arrow
van Heusen
America
Kaynee
H. C. Sheetz & Son
N. Loudoun
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