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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1937
Page
9
Roper says there is no reason to believe an embargo will hit vessels under U S supervision but warns ships flying false colors may be scrutinized by Japan. He notes Wichita is government owned but leased to American citizens, not directly federal. Investments in China could suffer if Sino-Japanese conflict lasts, with minor impact if resolved quickly.
City council approved a wide traffic plan adding 1 hour parking limits in several blocks and banning U turns on Loudoun. It outlines loading zones, taxi stands, and westbound alley traffic, plus penalties rising from 1 to 5 dollars and a 30 day take effect with a 1938 trial. A Traffic Violations Bureau and serial ticket system were also proposed to improve enforcement.
The late Joseph Pulitzer, blind editor of the New York World, was famed for eating an apple daily and sometimes two. He traveled with American apples following him, lived in luxury, and kept apples as his preferred simple dessert. Born poor in St Louis, he valued apples for sustenance and frugality.
Robert E. Lee Jr son of Mrs Bessie Baker Lee and the late Dr Robert E Lee of Wardensville West Virginia died about 2 oclock this morning at his mother's home after a long illness He was about 30 Funeral services will be held at Wardensville at 2 oclock tomorrow afternoon then the body will be brought to Clarke County and buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery He had many family connections in Clarke County Va His father a native of White Post later practiced medicine in Wardensville and died there.
Playgrounds pitching tournament went to Wilbur Oates, with Robert Fuller second. First prize was donated by John S. Miller and Company, and second prize by John S. Brown. An amateur opera and bazaar at the Academy grounds were canceled due to rain.
The power company submits schedules showing substantial reductions with no increases to any customer. Domestic, commercial, and rural customers will gain, with first full monthly billing after September 1. An annual savings of about 18000 is projected for residential and commercial subscribers, excluding large power customers. The residential rate for the first 40 kilowatt hours drops to six cents from seven and a half.
Miss Laura Boyd will return to Washington Monday after visiting her mother Mrs James Boyd. The Friday Evening Bridge Club met at Gen Beverley F Browne's home. Various families from Martinsville Washington Red Lion Pa Coatesville Pa Piper City Ill and Tenafly N J visited or stayed with local residents. Several guests and weekend visits are noted including Mrs Mae Smith Mr Clair Bishop and Richard.
Mrs St George Bryan of Richmond arrived at Long Branch for a visit. A Clarke county bridge party at Berryville raised funds for a Christmas tree with Millwood and Boyce residents attending. Several guests and local families were noted with social events around Millwood, Berryville, and Winchester.
The Charles Town bank faces an embezzlement inquiry as cashier Russell allegedly misused funds over one to two years. He reportedly wagered 2000 dollars, then left for Richmond and Winchester. Examiners arrived to audit, Russell asked for leave, and a telegrams and letters followed his departure.
Reported from Hendaye that insurgents carried out 13 air attacks to break the siege around Belchite as Government forces tried to strangle the town. Madrid Valencia lines held but Belchite’s fall would aid a wedge through the Aragon salient and threaten the Madrid Valencia corridor. An insurgent claim said Franco’s troops broke all resistance elsewhere, while reporting heavy losses for government militia with thousands killed or captured.
Angus D McLean aged 60 former United States assistant solicitor general died of a heart attack at his Raleigh home. His daughter Mrs Martha Duff found the body on the floor near his bed. daughter Miss Janie MacLean and Mrs MacLean were in Washington visiting yesterday.
Notes allege Russell admitted short accounts and planned departure as bank examiners neared. Depositors told up to 5000 would be paid within 30 days. FDIC observer present. Bank assets show strong reserves and full deposit insurance, with total resources around 1.455 million and capital setup of 237,350.58. L. G. Albin presides, with J. W. Irvin and W. F. Alexander as vice presidents.
U.S. Department of Agriculture notes hogs 9,000 with 2,500 direct, prices down 10-25 cents. cattle 9,000 with calves 1,200, top hog 11.80, steer top 18.50, vealers 12.00 down. sheep 6,000 with spring lambs up to 11.15. Baltimore price listings follow for cattle hogs calves and produce. grains quoted for Chicago cash grain and Baltimore wheat and corn.
Local markets list daily prices for flour short patent, shelled and cracked corn, mineral feeds, mixed feeds, dairy feeds, egg mash, and poultry starters. Prices shown per 98 lb, 48 lb, 24 lb, and 12 lb bags with several items incomplete or garbled.
Cattle prices range from $7.00 to $9.75 for steers with ordinary lots down to $6.00. Heifers mostly $9.00, light kinds $6.00. Fat cows $8.25 for top, veal calves $12.00 to $13.40. Hogs top $11.50, sows $8.00 to $9.25, lambs $8.00 to $10.39, culls down to $4.00. Fresh cows in good demand. prices higher.
New York stock activity eased as heavy selling followed weak steel outlooks and mixed trade clues. Industrials showed some steadiness as power utilities supported trading while currencies moved modestly, with Allied Chemical and Amoco among quoted names and steel shares leading declines.
Enlarge buying around noon lifted wheat prices about a cent but gains faded with selling that returned values to the prior close. Uneven action followed reports that rain was falling in Argentina and moisture relief could occur. Closing prices show wheat at about 1.03 to 1.08 while corn and oats also moved.
The list includes General Electric 51 and General Motors 52 with fractions, Goodyear 36 and 3 8, Int Harvester 106 7 8, Johns Manville 125, Kennecott 57 1 2, Montgomery Ward 57 3 4, New York Central 33 7 8, Penn Railroad 32 3 4, Southern Railway 25, Texas Corp 57, Union Pacific 115 5 8, U S Steel 104 1 4, V A Carolina Chemical 7 3 8, V A Carolina Pfd 50 and Woolworth 45.
A. S. Am ber arrives in Quebec, denying a home visit, while carrying significant reports from London to President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull. Robert W. Bingham photographs the moment as he lands in Canada.
Sir Ronald Lindsay, British ambassador to the United States, sails home to confer with government heads on possible action in the Sino-Japanese emergency. U S ambassador to Great Britain Robert W. Bingham speeds from London to Washington. London suspects both envoys are recalled to push a trade and currency agreement.
I C C F meeting notes show the Tri County Association includes Warren Shenandoah and Frederick counties with lodges at Front Royal Middletown Stephens City Bentonville Winchester Edinburg and Mt Christian Local aid to the grand master W Earl Edwards will report on Odd Fellowship progress A music program is planned and lodges are urged to send large delegations to make the rally prominent.
Three Negroes ordered soft drinks and a $10 bill change, two guns drawn. Saffel tried to reach his safe as Windsor opened fire. he died from a .32 caliber bullet. Autopsy by Dr. John A. Gibson at Loudoun county coroner confirms death.
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