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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1932
Page
5
A 1931 Associated Press piece describes a nickel’s power in New York where five cents buys much from food to amusements. It notes cheap sandwiches, a cup of coffee, film shows, and even clothing and cigars offered for a nickel, with debate emerging over five cent beer pricing.
Lawrence C. Hollis announces the Red Cross roll call committee seeks quick completion of reports for executive review. Solicitors who participated in the recent funds campaign and have not finalized memberships are asked to report promptly to Miss Martha Stowers, secretary of the local chapter.
Chicago market notes show wheat near historic lows with all deliveries of corn at season lows. Wheat closes irregularly down and up to 3-8. corn and oats weaken, but corn offers larger volume. Cash grain bids include No. 3 yellow corn 23 1 2 to 24, No. 2 yellow 26 1 4 to 26 1 2, No. 2 white 26, oats No. 2 white 16 to 16 1 2.
Richmond notes farm prices with detailed quotes for wheat corn and oats. Wheat bag lots in Virginia listed at 62 and seed lots at 175. Corn prices show No 2 white 42 and No 2 yellow 42 with Virginia bag lots 39 and bag lots yellow 40. Oats quoted No 3 white 26 No 2 white 25 No 2 mixed 25 with winter seed bag lots 35.
Washington prices dated November 29 show butter prints and tubs with scores and yields for various weights. Eggs list hennery whites, current receipts, graded extras and standards with corresponding prices. Poultry live and dressed quotes cover old toms and hens, young birds, capons, and chickens by weight and breed with multiple grade distinctions.
Baltimore reports on produce with hens whites by size 30 40 and unchanged eggs. Philadelphia lists live poultry Plymouth Rocks fancy 15 16 and other categories with assorted prices, dressed chickens 19 for 5 lbs or more and 12 18 for 3 4 pounds, butter and cheese unchanged.
Richmond Virginia November receipts show steady markets for fruits vegetables and dairy. Prices listed include Virginia Delicious apples 1.75 to 2.00 per basket Staymans 1.25 to 1.50 Yorks 1.00 to 1.25. Virginia creamery butter 27.5 cents per lb packing stock 7 cents. eggs mixed receipts 31 to 33 cents. pullets 25 to 28 cents. Leghorn hens 8 to 9 cents. turkeys toms 17 to 18 cents hens 20 to 22 cents. Prose aside quotes Uncle Eben remark on looking on the bright side.
Charlotte Gibson, 23, society girl, prepares to confront Sydney H. Homewood, a riding master, in New City court over paternity. He denies fathering her unborn child and could face up to five years if found guilty of seduction under an old law.
Notice of settlement and claims for the estate of J. W. Parish. Beulah P. Shingleton is administrator. Creditors urged to settle and claimants to present their demands.
Our New Bowling Alley at No. 164 N. Loudoun St opens Thursday night December 1 1932 at 8 PM for ladies and gentlemen. Pricing lists two ball games and single ball options with varying rates.
Trustees announce public auction of 88 acres with 25 acre apple orchard known as the Sine Farm near Rock Enon Frederick County Virginia. Sale December 31 1932 at Winchester 12 noon. Terms include one third cash and balance in one and two years with notes and deed of trust. R Gray Williams Jas P Reardon trustees.
At the Palace tonight and Thursday the new film The Thirteenth Guest stars Snappy Ginger Rogers with Lyle Talbot leading a stylish cast. A sharp mystery from Armistead Trail and praised by critics promises an unsolved plot and a sensational climax, paired with comedy and football thrills.
The Rev C H Anderson of the Church of God preaches tonight at Stine's Chapel revival services with Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church attendees expected in full. Tomorrow evening the Rev E J Rohart of the First Brethren Church will speak, and special music is planned for all services.
Joe E Brown headlines a two day Capitol show in Winchester with You Said a Mouthful. Ginger Rogers returns as his leading lady in The Tenderfoot while Farina and Preston Foster appear. Short subjects include Out of the Past with Fairbanks Dempsey Chaplin and Over the Counter. Madison Square Garden romance heads the holiday Capitol program with Jack Oakie.
Chee-Ah a full blooded Eskimo stars in Igloo at the Colonial Theatre tomorrow. The Universal drama filmed in Point Barrow Alaska features Eskimo hunters and thrilling scenes of whale walrus and polar bear hunts.
Frederick County Clerk grants license for Miss Mary H Parrill of Whitacre and Sam A Fishel of Whitacre to wed. Parrill is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Parrill. Fishel son of Mr and Mrs Joe Fishel. A separate note mentions a liner voyage carrying tea coffee bacon butter potatoes and meat in large totals.
Trustees announce a public auction on December 15 1932 at 10 AM on the John E Elliott Farm near Rock Enon Capon Springs Road Gore Frederick County Virginia. Items include Frick Saw Mill Frick Engine two traction engines a Heading Mill a Stave Mill a Peerless Engine and related equipment. Cash terms apply.
Adjutant John Morrison division secretary of Richmond will conduct special Salvation Army services at 8 this evening in Court House Hall Major James Mars local officer announced Morrison will be assisted by Captain Perdue of Richmond Everyone is invited to hear these speakers.
The First Baptist Church will hold its annual meeting this evening to receive department reports and elect officers for the coming year. A church business meeting follows at 8 o clock, with all members urged to attend.
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