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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1944

Page

3

Market Quotations Rise In Slow Trading Session

New York stock listings edged higher in a cautious session as some leaders gained while demand faded. Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel Chrysler Goodyear Montgomery Ward Kennecott Westinghouse J C Penney Owens Illinois Santa Fe Texas Co posted modest gains amid light turnover Western Union A softened on bond refunding news. American Gas Electric Cities Service International Petroleum and Electric Bond & Share posted minor increases in a quiet curb market.

New York Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel Chrysler Goodyear Montgomery Ward Kennecott Westngshouse J. C. Penney Owens-Illinois

Chicago Grain Quotations Mixed in Quiet Trading

Chicago grain quotations show mixed futures with wheat easing on weak demand after multiple short covering sessions. Wheat prices for Sept Dec May and July futures are listed, while corn and rye show smaller moves with several contract figures provided.

Chicago Aires

Way to Believe Itchy Pimples

When your skin is irritated with pimples red blotches and itching torture here is quick relief. Get a 35c box of Peters on Ointment at your druggist and apply this soothing balm. Itching relieved promptly. Smarting soothed. Also good for itching of feet and cracks between toes. Try it.

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Jones Funeral Home Policy Statement

Funeral home pledges to provide services to every family regardless of financial means. Statement emphasizes inclusive assistance and support across all economic backgrounds.

Baltimore Livestock and Produce Prices Fall in Mixed Market

Baltimore markets report steady to firm prices for poultry and eggs, with moderate receipts. Cattle and hog prices show mixed movement, with calves and veal steady to higher, sheep steady, and Chicago trading noting strong hog demand and steady cattle prices.

Baltimore Baltimore Livestock W.f.a.office of Distribution Chicago

Rumors of Allied Peace Talks Denied by Japanese Official

A spokesman for the Japanese Board of Information dismissed reports from Stockholm that Germany sought peace with the Soviet Union and that Japan would make peace with Britain and the United States.

Associated Press Japanese Board of Information Stockholm Germany Soviet Union Japan United States

Last Rites Held For John M. Himelright

Funeral services were held for John M. Himelright at Gravel Springs Church on Monday September 18 following his death from a heart attack. The Rev E B Smith led the service as mourners heard three hymns and a solo by G H Hershman at the grave. Interment was in Gravel Springs Cemetery with pallbearers listed and several out of town attendees from Elderton Schelocta Washington Bunker Hill Winchester and Mt Olive.

John M. Himelright Gravel Springs E. B. Smith G. H. Hershman Elijah Pifer Carson Renner Clyde Mcllwee Hollis Reynolds Frank Bayliss Fred Hyde W. H. Brown Elderton Miles Smith Schelocta Mamie Mcllwee Washington Edward Roberts Bunker Hill

Prisoner Labor Powers Local Fruit Harvests

County agents and local fruit processors report German, later identified as Russians and Mongolians, POW labor is meeting peak season needs. National Fruit Product Co. employs about 100 here and may use 75 at Martinsburg plant. Several named fruitmen work at picking and packing. Major General Hayes notes 15,000 POWs in Third Service Command with over 5,000 Germans in Virginia camps and describes age appearances and discipline across camps.

I. Fred Stine National Fruit Product Company Martinsburg Harry Butler Roy Cather Wyatt Richard Walker McC. Bond Winchester Virginia Stine Baltimore Philip Hayes Third Service Maryland Pennsylvania Hayes Camp Ettinger Cape Charles Camp Ashby Norfolk Camp Hill Newport News

Yanks Struggle as Tigers Rally To 4-2 Victory

Detroit tops New York 4-2 as Hank Borowy suffers the loss. Trout adds his sixth win in a row, while Washington defeats St Louis 6-0 in 11 innings. Boston falls 8-2 at Cleveland. Briggs Stadium draws 28,290 as Detroit opens a three game lead.

Associated Press Detroit St. Louis New York Boston Jack Hand Detroit Tigers Eve O’neil Tigers Yanks Hank Borowy Browns Brownies Cleveland Red Sox Steve Walter Johnson Trout Newhouser McCarthy Johnny Lindell Tiger Motor City Briggs Stadium Yankees Senators Washington Denny Gatehouse Runer Gerge McQuinn

B M Redmond retires after 46 years with B and O

Bernard M. Redmond of Garrett Indiana retires from the Baltimore and Ohio after 46 years of service. Born 1880 in Middleburg Virginia he began as a fireman in 1889 and became an engineer in 1904. He plans a long vacation and may visit Winchester. His family includes wife Margaret Kircher and three sons in the armed forces.

Bernard M. Redmond Quincy Street Garrett Indiana Baltimore and Ohio Redmond Middleburg East Virginia James Collins Franck M. Kircher Winchester Middlebury Mr. Redmond James L. Redmond Capitol Limited Hich Capitol James Redmond Iran Collins Redmond Sevice England France

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