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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1950

Page

9

Market Quotations on New York Stocks Quietly Mixed

A subdued mood settled over the New York stock market with fractional changes. Good Year and U S Ruth hit new yearly highs while activity remained light. several leaders rose including Bethlehem Steel Woolworth Kennecott International Nickel Union Pacific and Johns-Manville. losers included Goodrich Edison and General Electric as the bond market stayed quiet.

New York U. S Ruth Childs Co Bethle- Steel Woolworth Kennecotter International Nickel Air Uction

Local Markets Error Notice

Local Markets section appears corrected daily though The Star does not assume responsibility for any geographical errors that may occur.

The Star

Myers to take possession of new parsonage at Woodstock

Ryerly E. Myers, salesman, who recently bought the Methodist district parsonage at 405 Fair Avenue, is to take possession in less than 60 days. He has sold his home at 1446 Shryock Avenue to Charles Snider, with the district realizing $15 from the sale. a call on June 20 will consider setting the new Woodstock parsonage location.

Ryerly E. Myers Anlo Fairout Ave Myers Shryock Ave

Baltimore Produce and Livestock Market Report Summary

Baltimore market notes a active cattle and hog sale with slaughter steers and stock cattle trading up to 31.00 per 100 pounds, calves and vealers steady to higher, hogs 50 cents higher for barrows and gilts, sows slow, and sheep and spring lambs showing higher prices with lighter weights around 31.00 to 32.00. Includes weights, classes, and ranges for buyers and sellers.

Neighbors Swap Houses After Realizing Mix Up

Ches ter Guettche and W. V. Swan discovered they had been living in the wrong homes for years. Each owned the others house and paid taxes on the wrong property due to a faulty estate abstracts mix up. They proposed an even house swap with Guettche transferring the mortgage to his new home.

Hutchinson, Kan Chester Guettche W. V. Swan Swan Guettche East Sixth Cleveland Street Simpenon Vao Emans East Smith

Chicago hog and cattle market report with bids and weights

Salable hogs 8 000 active with gains 25 to 50 cents. top 20.50. Cattle 9 000 with steers and yearlings up 50-100 cents. heifers mostly 50 cents higher. cows and bulls up 25-50 cents. Vealers 32.00 down. Sheep 500, lambs steady to strong. top lamb 26.75 for No 1 skin fed. Prices listed by weight and grade across hogs cattle and sheep.

Chicago

Students Visit Historical Places in Virginia Tour

The Wardensville High School junior class toured historic Virginia sites after studying American history. They started from Wardensville, passed Strasburg and Front Royal, visited Monticello the Jefferson home and Ash Lawn James Monroe home, then the University of Virginia, and on the way back paused at Staunton to see Woodrow Wilson's birthplace.

Wardensville W. Va Wardensville High School Virginia Strasburg Front Royal Charlottesville Monticello Thomas Jefferson Ash Lawn James Monroe University of Virginia Stayinton Woodrow Wilson

Gilbert Stuart Portraits Other Presidents

Gilbert Stuart painted portraits of five other presidents besides Washington. These include John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and John Quincy Adams.

Gilbert Stuart Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe John Quincy Adams

Mae West to Open Casino In Las Vegas

Mae West plans to build a 1 million dollar casino and theater restaurant in Las Vegas. Attorney Charles Catt says she will settle there after her Boston show ends and run the venture herself. The establishment will be named Mae Wests Diamond Lil Casino and Restaurant.

Las Vegas Mae West Charles Catt Catt Miss West Boston

Agricultural egg and live poultry price report brief

Prices paid for Federal State U S grades of eggs and live poultry in the Winchester area. U S Grade A extra large 37 cents, A large 8 cents, A medium unknown, B large 25 cents. Pullet eggs 20 cents. Live poultry prices include No 1 quality producers’ hens 21 cents, broilers up to 3 lbs 22 cents, leghorn hens 16 cents, young guineas 30 cents per lb, cross broilers under 3 lbs 22 cents, red broilers over 3 lbs 24 cents, young toms 18 cents.

U. S U. 8 Pakereee Winchester Pew Rock ¢ Cross Rock & Cross

Chicago Grain Opens Dull on Memorial Day Thin Turnover

The Chicago grain market opened with a dull trading session and a slight downward drift as Memorial Day closures kept turnover low. Opening prices showed minor declines across Wheat, Rye, and Soybeans futures with several months listed.

Chicago Jly

Save Money Time And Bother Shop in Winchester

A concise shopper notice highlights a Winchester store offering savings on various goods. The item promotes value options and direct buying while emphasizing convenience for local customers.

Winchester

Hospital Patients New admissions listed at Winchester Memorial

New patients include Mrs. Raymond Dye at 416 National Ave and Mrs. William A. Stultz at 365 Charles St. Also listed are Mrs. Woodrow Rhodes 410 Elm and Mr. Frank Bowers 1035 Orchard Ave. Lyndon Owen Hawkins Jr. and Mrs. Coddie Lockhart addresed at Orchard Ave. Other names include Mrs. William Harrison Ritter 912 S Braddock St and Mrs. Thomas L. Dicks Middletown. Otis C. Sirbaugh Capon Bridge W Va and Emerson N. Grove Berkeley Springs W Va. George W. Hausenfunck Clearbrook Loyd William Painter Stephens City and Mrs. Vernon Warren Jones Marshall.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Raymond Dye National Ave William A. Stultz Charles Woodrow Rhodes Frank Bowers Orchard Ave Lyndon Owen Hawkins Jr Lyndon O. Hawkins Coddie F. Lockhart William Harrison Ritter S. Braddock St Thomas L. Dicks Middletown Otis C. Sirbaugh Capon Bridge W. Va Emerson N. Grove Berkeley Springs George W. Hausenfunck Clearbrook Loyd William Painter Stephens City Vernon Warren Jones Marshall

Funds Sought For Virginia Cerebral Palsy Drive

Robert B. Grove, local chairman of the Virginia Cerebral Palsy Assn., urged Winchester residents to contribute to the fund drive seeking 500 dollars. Vincent A. Catarella and Mrs. Ronald Wilson joined the appeal. County targets: Frederick 175, Clarke 140. The state goal is 64000, mostly for local use. Cerebral palsy, not contagious or inherited, is due to brain development issues. treatments require skilled staff and equipment.

Robert B. Grove The Virginia Cerebral Palsy Assn Winchester Vincent A. Catarella O'Sullivan Rubber Co Ronald Wilson Mr. Grove Frederick County Clarke Virginia Grover Grove

Baseball Roundup: Cards, Tigers, Yankees News

The Cardinals swept Reds as Slaughter Glaviano and Garagiola powered wins. Hutchinson and Trout led the Tigers to two victories over the Browns with Trout’s five hitter in his first start. Page starred for the Yankees as relief and Raschi faltered in the nightcap. Mel’s hit-and-run scored Stewart to edge the Red Sox. Zeital homered to back Chicago over Cleveland. Wight earned his third win.

St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Tommy Glaviano Enos Slauchter St Louis Joe Garagiola Ewell Blackwell Fred Hutchinson Dizzy Trout Tigers Browns Trout Joe Page Yankees Sterling Vic Raschi Billy Ifitehcock Bob Dillinger Fred Sanford Sam Mel Eddie Stewart Washington Red Sox Gus Zeiital Chicago Farry Wynn Indians Wight

Sports Roundup Races, Racing Family Heads to Rosecroft

Jimmy 40 Billy 34 Ellis 25 Alan 23 with grandfather Jim Meyer a former owner trainer driver attended Harrington 20 night meeting as spectator before the family moved to Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland. Edwin Sr once ran a racing stable but was sidelined by an accident. Monday Matinee Syracuse U Colgate to play the 100th game of their historic series this Saturday.

Jimmy Billy Ellis Alan Jim Meyer Harrington Del Rosecroft Raceway Maryland Edwin Syracuse U Colgate

Notre Dame Old Timers Meet Preps Bears Roster

George Connor and Bill Wightkin anchor the Bears line in a Notre Dame Old Timers versus varsity game. The report notes Wightkin as a Bears rookie and highlights an extensive scouting takeaway on Connor. The article also mentions upcoming events in golf, track, and college sports figures including Bill Garrett and Tommy Haller.

George Connor Bears Bill Wightkin Notre Dame George Bill Garrett Indiana Davidson Tommy Haller Lévi Jackson Yale

Marquette Football Players Seek Milwaukee Summer Jobs

More than 20 Marquette University football players have lined up summer work in Milwaukee Breweries as they consider future careers. The note hints at potential high performance athletes from Dearborn and questions whether one could become the next Jim Fuchs.

Ford Personnel Department Dearborn Mich Jim Fuchs Marquette U Milwaukee Breweries

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