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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
3
Chicago market roundup shows hog prices advancing with top at 9.35 per cwt and 13,000 head traded. Cattle steady with best finished steers around 13.35, lambs strong up to 8.75, calves and sows mixed but mostly steady.
The Local Markets page lists prices for patent bags and various bag weights, dairy products, poultry, and cattle. Specific values include patent bag prices, butterfat, creamery butter, guinea fowl, ducks, steers, and other livestock terms with per unit or per hundred weights where shown.
Financial drift noted as bonds backed away while commodities showed mild gains. London gold edged higher amid erratic European markets with a broad list of closing stock quotes including Am. Smell, Chrysler, General Electric, Ford, Goodyear, U S Steel, and Woolworth among others.
Chicago wheat prices fell about 1 3 8 cents a bushel as Winnipeg market weakness weighed on late trading. Closing quotes show Sept wheat at 60 1 2 to 5 8, Dec 61 3 8 to 1 2, March 62 1 4, May 63 to 63 1 8.
A market list details prices for various feed bags and commodities. Items include mixed feed, dairy feed, grain products, cracked corn, hog and poultry feeds, butter, lard, creamery butter, and leghorn fowl prices. Units show per 12 or 24 pound bags, barrels, and per hundredweight, with several price points noted.
New York stocks opened lower with fractional declines, then showed modest support as the market edged along a slightly lower path. Late session losses were cut by half in many issues, with offerings limited and few large moves.
Tuesday market reports from Winchester Martinsburg and nearby points show warm cloudy conditions with light demand and a steady market. Carloads and f o b freight terms list prices for apples including Jonathan and Grimes varieties and crate deals for Delicious and Maiden Blush with multiple size minimums and prices.
The estate of the late J. W. Newcome, killed by George Pingley last February, is appraised at 7879.69. The report was filed with County Clerk C. C. Brannon by H. L. McCann B. P. Harrison J. W. Baker and L. Armel. Charles Curry Staunton lawyer who defeated Pingley in spring trial is appealing to the Virginia Supreme Court. Pingley, sentenced to die in July, had a stay of execution until next month trial.
Stuart Hamblen of Van Nuys California wins the Democratic congressional nomination. He told reporters he seeks plain ordinary Americans and more boss sense in government. He appeared with his wife daughter and pets in the campaign image.
The Future Work Committee proposes specific aims for Valley Churches including continued fifth Sunday offerings for District Missions aiming at 300, designating a Valley District Day to present needs, and organizing a Front Royal Christian Church with a local Disciples body. It also urges doubled monthly services, back up evangelism, and youth program plans with George Oliver Taylor.
Officials of the Great A. and P. Tea Company announced the opening of their large North Braddock Street super-market replacing three stores. The event drew many customers with notable visitors from the Washington and Philadelphia offices and four department managers named. All staff from the former three stores were retained.
The Rev. Frank L. Roof of Bluff de Tenn has accepted an invitation to preach Sunday in two Lutheran churches in the county. He will speak at Trinity Church, Stephens City, at 11 a.m. and at St. Paul’s Church, Fawcett Gap, at 8 p.m. Citizens are invited to attend.
Hallie Beaver, a well known farmer near Stephens City, suffered a large loss when a hay shed on his northeast farm burned late yesterday afternoon. The shed stored hay and alfalfa and the cause was not yet determined. the property formerly belonged to the Fink family.
Mrs Oscar Carr mother in law of Mrs John Barnes Carr and former Miss Mary Greenway Russell died Tuesday evening of pneumonia in Richmond Virginia. She was a Mississippi native with a well known family. Services will be held in Clarksdale Mississippi tomorrow. She leaves two children Mrs W D Smith and John B Carr both of Winchester.
Appraisals filed for W. T. Hottel and R. W. Hockmatt estates list values and appraisers. W. T. Hottel valued at 4330.25 by Grubps Keller and Chiles. R. W. Hockmatt valued at 11790 by Leo Wisecarver Grove. Dr and Mrs Beard and theirMisses Virginia and Alice returned to Richmond after visiting Mr and Mrs Beverley near Ivyville. Beverley’s daughter visits the Misses Wellford.
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