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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1947

Page

2

Goodrich reopening draws 1100 persons

An estimated 1100 people attended the Win-B-F Goodrich store reopening after remodeling and enlargement. The report lists several attendees and items on display including portable radio electric toaster set of door chimes electric iron and other household goods. A patent was issued for a process to peel potatoes using a chemical treatment to loosen skins before rinsing.

Goodrich Coe Ee F. Harris B. Leinean Tube Ow.iadley Berryville Archie M Highland Ave Mo Jenkins Lloyd R. Carr South St Stewart Green E. Cork St Wade H. Guard Park @ay Hershel Laneburg N. Cameron

Farm sales listed for September includes several auctions

A sales directory lists auction dates and locations across counties. September sales include Philip Kapmi east of Stephenson at Household on September 13 at 1 pm, W F Long west of Middletown on Broad on September 17 at 10 am, livestock and farm equipment. Clevenger September 12 west of Berryville at 1 pm with livestock and machinery. Guido Thompson September 6 at noon near Charles Town with 96 registered cattle from O Sull ivan Farms.

Philip Kapmi Stephenson F. Long Middletown Kester Welltown Pikevestock Clevenger Berryville Guido Thompson Charles Town W. Va O'Sullivan Farms

Lions to Contest With Fire Co in Stephens City Fete

The Stephens City Lions plan a yard party on Sept 5 at the school grounds to raise funds for a new fire truck. They aim to raise $1,000 after a prior fire company party netted about $800. Activities include games, amusements, fried chicken, ice cream, cake, hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and popcorn.

Stephens City Lions Independent Fire Co Lions Stephens City R. E. Ayler Lion’s Club

Two Held for Jury In Lynching Attempt

Six white men accused in the attempted lynching of a Negro were free today while a seventh faced action by a neighboring county grand jury on Sept. 15 along with the Northampton county jailer. The case centers on Godwin Bush of Rich Square and was tied to mob action last May 23.

Jackson N. C Northampton County Ederly Rich Square Godwin Bush

Market Quotations Stock Market Reports

Market activity in New York today shows a slow start with slight gains for some issues while others wobble amid persistent export concerns. Goodyear edges higher on a pleasing earnings cue as small advances appear for N Y Central Baltimore and Ohio Anaconda Consolidated Edison United Aircraft American Smelting Woolworth and International Harvester with notable laggards including U S Steel Republic Steel Goodrich American Telephone North American Kennecott International Nickel Dow Chemical J C Penney Union Carbide Southern Pacific and Northern Pacific.

New York Goodyear N. Y. Central Baltimore and Ohio Anaconda Consolidated Edison United Aircraft American Smelting Woolworth International Harvester Republic Steel Goodrich American Telephone North American Kennecott International Nickel Dow Chemical J. C. Penney Union Carbide Southern Pacific Northern Pacific

Local Markets Prices and Goods Listings

Local markets list daily prices for flour corn meal barley and animal feeds including 10 lb flour at 1.75 and corn meal 5 lb bags at 0.37 and 0.39 with moisture level notes. Also notes butter wholesale and retail and prices for turkey and other feed products. A gardening question compares poison ivy to Virginia creeper noting three leaflets indicate vigilance.

Eye Teecessee Cumberland Valley

Baltimore Produce Livestock Market Report Sept 3

Produce and livestock prices from Baltimore with steady apple and egg markets and varied poultry and beef figures. Cattle, hogs, and sheep markets show active trade with steady to higher quotes for select weights and grades.

Portable Stone Crusher Aids Lord Fairfax Farm Roads

A portable stone crusher provided by the State soil conservation committee is now operating in the Lord Fairfax district. It crushes stone in place on farm roads reducing hauling needs and enabling easier paving. The setup includes a bulldozer and air compressor, with more equipment possible as the program expands.

Lord Pairfax Lord Fairfax Soil Conservation Service Ninty

Meat animal prices listed for fat steers and hogs by grade

The bulletin shows current market ranges for fat steers and heifers, cows, veal calves, lambs, fat sheep, hogs, sows, and pigs. It includes price bands by quality and weight, with notable highs for top steers and choice hogs and lower values for cutters and light cattle. Fresh cows and springers prices are also provided.

Live cattle market notes with varied grade prices

Steers at 35 for top dogs with choice heifers around 30.50. Long yearling steers near 34.50. Most average to good steers weigh 29 to 34.50. Several loads average to good offerings at 34.50 to 34.85. Bulk of good and choice heifers range 26 to 29.75.

Vernon Garton Ends 40 Years of Newspaper Service

Vernon B. Garton, formerly of Winchester, retired from the Martinsburg Journal newsroom after four decades. His career began in Winchester in 1896 with John Hoover aiding John I. Sloat at the Winchester Evening Star, then moved to Martinsburg in 1906 when Harry F. Byrd established the Martinsburg Journal.

Vernon B. Garton Winchester Edith M. Hottel Martinsburg Journal Garton John Hoover John I. Sloat Winchester Evening Star Harry F. Byrd Byrd Mr. Garton Martinsburg

Wheat and grain prices rise on Chicago Board

Chicago grain prices opened firm after yesterday's gains with wheat at 2.58 Sep and corn and oats also higher. Trading was very active as buyers supported gains across wheat corn and oats, with mixed bids for nearby and deferred contracts.

Chicago Board of Trade

Fragmented OCR Tidbits On Oxygen Use And Names

The readable bits reference Oliver Twist and a 1929 date associated with Coolidge. A sentence notes the human race uses about three million tons of oxygen daily. The fragmentary text lacks cohesive context and clear news value.

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Fire Co John W Rosenberger Braddock St PepeiCola Company Long Island City N.Y Cloverdale Springs Company Newville NEW & Used Eisenhower L & F Bargain Store N. Cameron St NAVY Cook Cleland Cleveland O. Cleland Cleland International Soundphoto Stock Market Reports The Star Baltimore Bubas Usis Md N. C. Staymans Grimes McCormick-Deering C. Brumback & Sons Rita U. S Rita Hayworth Europe Vernon Garton Chicago Grain Oliver Twist Mouth Coolidge Necessity Sz Glaize & Bro Sar Valley Eater Chapman Motor CO W. Boscawen St R & Front Royal Loudoun St Adams Esso Loudoun Sts O’sullivan Farms RCA N. H Philip Kaplon Omps Funeral Home North Ave Castleman’s Ferry Wickliffe Church Guernsey Ayreshire Oliver Deering Low White Chester Coleman Dunn Robert Wright William D. Burtner
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