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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1937

Page

3

Markets Report From Baltimore Philadelphia And Chicago

Baltimore and Philadelphia market sheets list assorted produce pricing and live stock values. Apples to 2 1/2 inch fruit size and bananas quoted with varying conditions and weights. Poultry eggs and ducks priced by grade with regional notes. Chicago and Baltimore cattle hogs calves and sheep traded higher with mixed demand and powerful buyers noted.

Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia Grimes U. S McIntosh N. W. Greenings Virginia Jonathans Philadelphia Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agri Baltimore Livestock U. S. Dept

Wall Street Slumps After Opening Rally Fails

New York stock market mirrors a volatile day as government moves to sterilize gold aid sparks brief rally that quickly fades. Leading equities slide to multi year lows with some losses extending to 13 points and many shares off a few points as brokers report lagging quotes and mixed earnings signals.

New York Western Union Communications Company U. S. Rubber Sears Roebuck International Harvester Public Service N. J Anaconda Phelps Dodge Continental Can Standard Oil American Can Zenith Radio Detroit Edison Eastman Kodak Coca-Cola U.S. Steel Chrysler Santa Fe N. Y. Central Southern Railway Atlantic Coast Line Johns-Manville Amerada Texas Corp American Telephone Loew's Howe Sound Deere Bethlehem Steel Republic National Steel

Wheat prices plunge to season lows in Chicago market

Chicago on September 13 saw late price tumbles driving wheat to new season lows. Sharp selloff driven by New York stock backdrops and liquidity exits, with cash markets showing No 2 red around 1.09 and No 2 yellow corn near 1.02 to 1.05. Other grain notes include oats around 30 to 31, soybeans near 96 for October, and lard and bellies futures. Baltimore markets closed for holiday. Winchester reports wheat 96c and corn 1.10 per bushel.

Chicago New York Baltimore Maryland Winchester

Fowle Wins Byrd Trophy at Winchester Golf Club

Philip Fowle defeated Ed Stone six and five to claim the Byrd trophy after 36 holes at Winchester Golf Club. Both players started even with 13 handicap. Charles Elting won last year and faces Fowle this year in a rematch.

Winchester Golf Club Philip Fowle Ed Stone Charles Elting Mr. Fowle Helen Smith Edward Barr Arthur Field Ater

Postal Employee Dies Suddenly

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Charles Town for D. C. Fulton senior clerk at the Charles Town post office who died suddenly at his home early Saturday morning after retiring the previous night. He was active in church and Masonic lodge affairs and noted as a popular citizen and singer.

The Star Charles Town W. Va Presbyterian Church D. C. Fulton Fulton Masonic Lodge

Miss Farrar Moves Ahead in County Extension Efforts

Frederick county home demonstration work has advanced with several clubs organized and functioning in communities. A proposed extension of Route 221 was adopted by the board, noting the O’Rear farm south of the current end of Route 221 lacks a road and should be connected to the residence gate. All board members attended. reports from several officials were approved.

Frederick County H. L. McCann Nalley Stine Farrar

Mayoralty Fight Cited Over Senator Black and Klan Denial

A newspaper report quotes Walsh alleging Senator Black was in the Ku Klux Klan at the time of Supreme Court nomination and that confirmation may have occurred under false representation. The Justice Department issued a statement defending Black, saying his public record and Alabama Senate selections made his suitability beyond question.

Senator Black Roosevelt Supreme Court Walsh Senate Washington Justice Department Department of Justice Alabama United States

Auditors Report on Jefferson County Case Developments

Auditors noted no further case developments. Russell remains held in Martinsburg West Virginia and will be brought to Charles Town for a Jefferson county grand jury appearance a week from tomorrow. He is to face a grand jury in Elkins on November 14. Settlement with depositors is expected to ease liquidity and restore normal business as frozen accounts thaw.

Russell Martinsburg W. Va Charles Town Jefferson County Asa Grand Jury Elkins

William Colbert Obituary Mentioned in Fervency Lodge Records

William Colbert is continued from wage one of Fervency Lodge No. 20 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Point of Rocks. He is survived by his widow formerly Miss Clara McVicar daughter of the late Charles W McVicar of this city active with the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

No. 20 Point of Rocks Colbert Clara McVicar Charles W McVicar United Daughters of the Confederacy

Welcome to Handley High New members join the school

The article notes welcomes for seventh graders to Junior High and sophomores to Senior High at Handley High as new students arrive from Anna Burchell to Virginia Stokes and new faculty members Miss Larrick Miss Beckwith Miss Smith and Miss Kelley. An assembly noted some vacant seats marking the event.

Red Cross Browning Quarles G. O Joyce Solenberger Handley High Anna Burchell Berryville Frances Burchell Frances Everhart West Liberty High School W. Va Arvilla Kincley Augusta Co Vance Larkin Solebury New Hope Charlotte Meade Boyce Dorothy Meade Charles Parish Gore Richard Rhodes Front Royal Samuel Rhodes Front Royal Va Virginia Stokes Martinsburg W. Va Miss Larrick Miss Beckwith Fredericksburg Miss Smith Strasburg Miss Kelley Marksfield Pa

Funeral services for Mr Colbert held in Maryland home

Funeral services for Mr Colbert were held at the North Loudoun street home at 2 PM this afternoon. The Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South conducted the service. The body then went to Point of Rocks for burial in the local cemetery.

Maryland Colbert North Loudoun Street Hubert Sydenstricker Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Point of Rocks

Heavy sewer project to cut 14 feet in Loudoun Cameron

Concrete sewer work in Loudoun and Cameron will reach a heavy phase with a 14 foot cut. Once completed, two troublesome surface drains at intersections can be eliminated, reducing driving hazards for travelers and the risk of being thrown against car tops by depressions.

Loudoun Cameron

Great Display Delights 250000 at Zeppelin Flyover

A massive display thrilled 250000 spectators as formations swept the zeppelin field amid anti aircraft salutes. Officials planned a repeat performance for another large crowd including Adolf Hitler. Military events filled the dawn hours and a late night tattoo followed Hitler's hotel. Hitler and Hess concluded a week of marching speeches and party business. Germany pitched its needs as peace and colonies.

Page Zeppelin Field Nurnberg Hitler Rudolpf Hess Germany

Bethlehem Steel plant strike ends in Johnstown

In Johnstown Pennsylvania on September 13 labor board matters surfaced as the Bethlehem Steel plant railroad strike concluded with no privacy as the mayor cast his vote at the next window and deposited a ballot in a little tin box.

Labor Board Earl K. Shawe Johnstown Bethlehem Steel Corporation

School notes recount summer events and senior returns

The article recalls summer happenings, new rules on attendance affecting the honor roll, and football practices. It lists the 1938 football squad and notes last year’s seniors returning for courses or college, with multiple students’ next destinations and a farewell wish of bonne chance.

Steel workers walkout ends as company agrees to rehiring

The walkout that began June 11 by members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen ends with the company agreeing to take back striking workers with full seniority and prevailing pay rates. No contract is signed. Unions claimed most of the 350 workers on the eight mile road were members. Railway Labor Board had certified them. No numbers were released on those who walked out or remained away.

Mr. Browning Quarles Ochs Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen H. Nin Sant Railway Labor Board Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Miss Quantz Dies with Large Family Ties

Funeral arrangements for Miss Quantz set for 2 pm tomorrow from her late home. The Rev C Worthington Lowe will conduct services with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named include William R Millers Oscar oH Lewis C C lough Robert S Bell Godfrey Miller and Alfred S Henkel.

Harry Louis Quantz Miss Quantz C. Worthington Lowe Mount Hebron Cemetery William R Millers Oscar Oh

Chinese Shell Fire Near Cathay Hotel Sparks Heavy Battle

Anti aircraft shells exploded near the Cathay Hotel at Nanking and Szechuan Roads as Japanese reinforcements tried to turn a Chinese withdrawal into a rout. The Chinese held fast and fought a ferocious covering action to safeguard new positions. The fighting raged through Yanghang with many houses destroyed. Observers estimate the Shanghai battle has killed or wounded about 50,000 on both sides. The first group of American refugees left Shanghai aboard a U S warship.

Cathay Hotel Nanking Szechuan Cathay Yangchang Yanghang Shanghai United States

Americans Evacuated From Hongkong Amid Cholera Outbreak

A group of 23 including 18 indigents funded by a $500,000 Congressional relief program boarded the gunboat Sacramento for transfer to the President Coolidge today. Cholera prevents landing at Hongkong, and six Japanese planes conducted slow circling bombing near Pootung opposite Nan tao as they retreated.

Hongkong Sacramento President Coolidge United States Pootung Whangpoc Nantao

League fears as tensions rise over Mediterranean crisis

In a tense league meeting amid global troubles, Switzerland fortified security with the largest police presence in league history. Rumors from Cartagena claim a pirate submarine crew may survive, while Spain and Moscow accuse Italian warships of attacking Mediterranean shipping, and Italy and Germany back the insurgent regime in Spain.

Switzerland Cartagena Moscow Italy Valencia Germany Spain

Negrin Heads Global Session on Italian War Aggression

Custom placed Juan Negrin, wartime premier of Spain, sits in the president’s chair as nearly 50 nations gather to hear his keynote speech. He presents two indictments of war aggression against Italy, framing the charges for the delegates.

Juan Negrin Italy

Diplomatic Talks Stall Over Ambassador Refusal to Comment

An ambassador declined to discuss the situation regarding American and other foreign concerns, taking a calm but firm stance as negotiations continued. The scene suggests continued diplomatic tension and unresolved questions about external involvement.

Ambassador Kawagee Faces Turbulent China Crisis

The text notes Kawagee as a weak figure amid Japan's hold on Manchuria and northern China. Appointed ambassador to China in April 1936, his aim was to untangle Chinese and Japanese interests. With July 7 gunfire and August 13 Shanghai clashes, he awaits orders as events unfold.

Manchuria China Kawagee Shanghai

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