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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1936

Page

2

Baltimore Market Report Hearts Steers Bulls and Hogs Across Markets

Livestock and produce notes from Baltimore and Chicago show mixed gains and steady demand. Sellers report higher prices for steers and calves, while hogs and sheep price ranges remain varied. wheat and corn futures edge up with local delivery quotes.

Baltimore West Virginia U. S New Jersey Mary Pennsylvania Eastern Shore Maryland Chicago

Grain quotes lift as world conditions influence wheat market

Prices rose at times over a cent amid supportive world factors including Danube sales to Italy and Romania export controls. Chicago authorities trimmed no domestic production estimates, while futures closed with mixed gains and shifts across Sept Dec and May contracts.

Baltimore Winchester Italy Chicago

Terrific Blast Strikes Woburn Area Spreading Terror

A blast in Woburn on September 3 spread panic as rocks hurled through the air causing damage and fear among occupants. Police investigate the incident and seek witnesses.

Woburn Ates

Stock Market Ends Quiet With Some Gains on New Data

New York September 3 The stock market held faith in value driven by leaders while volumes stayed light in the later trading. Grains rose and bonds mixed as commission houses called any selling unimportant. Sterling rose to 5 03 8 per dollar and the franc steadied at 6 58 1 2.

New York Allied Chemical Can Smelters Tel Anaconda Beth. Steel Consol. Edison Corn Products General Motors Goodyear Montgomery N. J. Central Penn Railroad Southern Railway Stand Oif N. J Texas Corp Union Pacific U. S. Steel Woold

Local Markets Listings From The Star

The Star prints daily market listings for grains feed and livestock prices. Prices shown include Magnolia and Crystal brands with various bag sizes per barrel and per 100 pounds as well as egg and dairy items, horse feed, and butter prices.

Nort Ie Dagnolia Kasco Seeeewee Muadlines” Saech Dale Adee Magnolia

Owen Named Continued From Page One

Rev George Earle Owen of Winchester is named in the Valley district which includes Frederick Page Rockingham Shenandoah counties and the cities of Winchester and Harrisonburg.

George Earle Owen Winchester Frederick, Page, Rockringham Shenandoah Harrisonburg

Rotary Club hears Frank R. Horton at district conference

Frank R. Horton, secretary, spoke as a delegate at the Rotary Club district conference and outlined Rotary aims to improve ethics and aid community needs. The next international convention was set for Nice, France, in 1937. A letter from Admiral Byrd praised Rotary help during the Antarctic expedition.

Frank R. Horton Rotary Club Beneficial France Rotary Nice Atlantic City Horton C. T. Wang Shanghai K. Grover Hillidge Front Royal Dr. McDonald St. Petersburg Fla

Elting Wins Byrd Trophy at Winchester Golf Club

Charles Elting son of Col and Mrs Stewart O Elting defeated Fowle in the finals for the Byrd Trophy this afternoon nine up and seven to go at the Winchester Golf Club. Fowle led after nine holes by one point and Elting led by three on the 18th. Elting had 11 pars in the first round and built his margin thereafter. The Byrd trophy last year went to E C Goss.

Charles Elting Stewart O. Elting Fowle Winchester Golf Club Elting E. C. Goss

France protests Spanish rebel gunfire violation of territory

French government protests to the Spanish rebel junta over insurgent gunfire violating French territory. No casualties reported. France demands restraint and compliance with air and border security.

Hendaye France

State highway officials test Frederick County school bus drivers

Drivers in Frederick County underwent a thorough examination on three pages of safety regulations prepared by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. All drivers were instructed to report to the Kerns Town school building for the testing.

Frederick County State Department of Motor Vehicles Kernstown

Fun Festival Promises Wholesome Park Event This Week

Organizers of the Fun Festival on the Park grounds seek large attendance despite a light drizzle that halted last night’s program. A $5 cash gate prize is offered tonight with proceeds benefiting the Park playgrounds.

Brooks Will Recorded for Mrs Brooks Estate in D C

The will of the late Mrs. Sarah E. Brooks is admitted to record with Richard B. Brown as executor. He qualified with a $2400 official bond, C P McVicar as surety. Harry C Brooks inherits a house and lot at 1015 E Street Southeast Washington DC. Union Bank stock goes to granddaughter Bessie Brooks Brown. A cash bequest of $1000 goes to William A Brooks. Remainder to Harry C Brooks.

Sarah E. Brooks Richard B. Brown C. P. McVicar Harry ¢C. Brooks E Street Washington, D. C Union Bank

Court Decrees Hiett Administratrix to Show Cause

Judge Philip Williams in Frederick County circuit court directs Effie M. Hiett administratrix of W. S. Hiett’s estate to appear September 12 to show cause why she should not be removed. The decree notes repeated noncompliance with court orders and failure to file accounts. It confirms sale of Madge T. Cather orchard property, 86 acres, on Red Bud road, 2.5 miles northeast, with Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company bidding $16,500.

Philip Williams Frederick County Effie M. Hiett Hiett Madge T. Cather Red Bud Road Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company

City Plans Sewage Connections For Most Properties

With two or three exceptions, property owners have connected to sewage mains after instruction. The remaining installations will be done by workers on relief projects and charged to the wealthier estates, officials said.

Insurgents Gain Ground in Spanish Front With Cavalry Support

Anarchists seized command after Socialist officers proposed tentative surrender. Rebels advanced on Irun front shattering militiamen. Hostages executed near Iran. rebel air raids and shelling caused smoke and misdirected fires into France. French gendarmes intervene to halt cross border fire.

Gov’ Nt Ojs Fuenterrabia Biriatou France Billmore Behobie International Bridge Irun Iran Behobie San Marcial Bidassoa

Rebels halt government line with grenades on Iran road

Opening a flanking move, rebel infantry struck a machine gun position west of the road to Iran using hand grenades.

Iran

Jessie Hankey Found Guilty in Infant Homicide

Greensburg Pennsylvania reports Jessie Hankey a 95 year old housemaid was found guilty today of killing her employer's infant daughter.

Jessie Hankey Greensburg, Pa

Jury Fixes Sentence In Lye Poisoning Case

The court fixed life imprisonment for the defendant as Mrs. Hankey faces judgment after her attorney described her as a child minded woman. The defense argues a coercive father Kenneth Wagner forced the maid to feed the poison to the child and Wagner awaits murder charges in a separate case.

Hankey Kenneth Wagner Wagner

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