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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1946
Page
9
Baltimore and Chicago market notes show steady to unchanged quotations across livestock sectors. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep are listed with price ranges and active trends, including spring lambs, feeder steers, and beef cows, reflecting regional trading conditions on May 29.
Market prices for steers hogs lambs and cows listed with ranges and ceilings for May 28, 1946. A second item explains Veterans Administration decisions on disability pensions with monthly rates from 11.56 for 10 percent to 115.00 for 100 percent.
New York stocks regrouped with many leaders retreating after a mild upswing as investors trimmed accounts for holidays. Selected issues held near 15 year highs while some names including Great Northern and U S Steel faced pressure. Bonds remained steady amid ongoing soft market activity.
Chicago May 29 open ing prices for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Barley listed by contracts with new and old futures. Prices shown per bushel with quantities and months including August November January March and Sept contracts across grains.
Jacob Baker Heck Sr. 67 died at 10 a m at 212 South High Martinsburg West Virginia after long illness. He worked 35 years at Interwoven Mill and belonged to St Johns Lutheran Church and local fraternal orders. Survived by wife Miss Me Lichlider three daughters Rev Jack Jr son and siblings. Funeral Thursday with services at St Johns Lutheran Church and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
Miss Campbell age 57 died this morning in Stephens City after 13 months of illness from a heart ailment. Born May 2, 1889 in Frederick County, she lived in Stephens City 25 years and was a member of the Stephens City Methodist Church. Surviving are her mother Mrs. Dora Campbell and an uncle Edward Campbell. Funeral services Friday at 3 p.m. from the late residence with ministers officiating. Burial at Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Remains to be moved from Jones Funeral Home to the late residence tonight.
Population figures show Winchester at 14,500 and Clarke County at 7,400 with Frederick County listed in today’s estimates from local officials. The data reflects municipal and surrounding area counts used for planning and services.
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