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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1941

Page

2

Taylor Simpson Installed As Class President

Taylor Simpson was installed as class president of the Rule Bible Class at Street Methodist. Officers named include Dorsey Hot, treasurer W. Lee Risher, secretary Chariss Wiebe, and assistant secretary. The group counts 13 officers and members with a loaned wheel cart for Sunday School use.

Rule Bible Street Methodist T. M. Swann Ted Taylor F Dorsey Harry T. Brill W. Lee Risher Chariss Wiebe L. L. Shreck H. S. Barr W. H McKwee Charles L. Nicolls E. A. Carper Barr ‘Parks P. Beem Louderberk Gusex J. L. Whitiek Robert Leste Aperorimstel Mem- Sobert Sik of Eh Sundar

Court Docket Entries Include Multiple Drunkenness Charges

A list of court entries shows individuals from various towns charged with drunkenness with fines of 5 dollars and costs. others face reckless driving or disorderly conduct with fines, costs, or suspended jail terms. Names include Lee W Strawderman Joshua Harris Carson Jenkins Clifton Braithwaite Shirley Ritenour Saunders B Rowe and others from Ossining N Y Harrisonburg Capon Springs W Va Mullens W Va Washington and more.

Lee W. Strawderman Joshua Harris Piltown Carson Jenkins Stephens City Cliff Lofton Less Hill William R. Clark Crowl L C. Boyce Fred Stephenson John Johnson Ossining N. Y Ord Nicholson Ridgeway Clifton Braithwaite Highland Avenue Shirley Ritenour Berryoval Avenue John Runion Harrisonburg Rosby L. Lafollette Capon Springs W. Va W. Brown Kearnysville George Ash Saunders B. Rowe Front Royal Richard L. Ashley Edward C. Steele Washington R. J. Funkhouser John B. Lillis John R. Jones Mullens

Used auto purchase paid with nickels and dimes

In Logan Ohio on September 29 a man bought a used auto and paid with 6,600 nickels and 1,900 dimes totaling 350 dollars. The transaction involved a confectioner and an unusual coin payment method.

Me Logan

First Aid Instructor Course Kicks Off Tonight

The first class in the week's Instructor's Course in First Aid sponsored by the Winchest of the American Red Cross will be held tonight at 7 30 in the Corporation Court room at city hall. Max W. Rote Jr Red Cross field representative will instruct the class and bring experience in water safety and first aid.

American Red Cross Cross Corporation Court Max W. Rote, Jr The Red Cross Rote

Potatoes and poultry markets in Baltimore and nationwide quotations

Potatoes and poultry prices steady in Baltimore reports with firm sweet potato bas and washed Golden U S prices. Livestock in Baltimore and Chicago shows mixed cattle and hog trends with steers 9.25-13.25 dollars, calves 13-14 dollars, hogs mostly down, sheep and yearlings steady, sows 9-10 dollars, hog weights 120-300 pounds varying.

Baltimore N. J U. S Maryland Virginia U.S Baltimore Livestock U. S. Dept. Agr Chicago Livestock Chicago

Baltimore Grain Market Closing

Baltimore market report lists wheat No 2 red winter at 114 1 2 cents with 114 corn at 89 91 cents per bushel. Winchester markets show wheat 1 07 per bushel, corn 88 cents, barley 65 cents per bushel. Prices based on mill deliveries with year ago comparisons.

Baltimore Winchester

Stock Market Mixed as Recovery Hints Surface in NY Trading

Market edges higher at open with fractional gains then slows as traders await fresh cues. By 2 pm quotes show modest rises and many leaders cautious, while commodities gain a forward tilt. Bonds steady as blue chip names such as AT and T, General Electric, Dow components, and Sears-Roebuck remain quoted. overall activity muted with selective buying.

New York

Local Markets The Star Does Not Assume Responsibility

Local markets page notes daily accuracy but disclaims responsibility for typographical errors and typos that may appear in the edition. The notice signals standard liability limits for market listings and ads on the page.

The Star

Local Wholesale Market Flour and Feed Prices

Local wholesale market listings show flour prices for various bag sizes and types, including Patent Brana and other imprecisely named brands. The dense OCR text also lists mixed feed, corn meal, cakes, roosters, leghorn fryers, and cattle categories with assorted numbers and percentages.

Bible School To Begin Another Session At Winchester

The Winchester School of the Bible enters its fourth year at the Brethren Church auditorium tonight. Dr A T Baker and Rev Norman H Uphouse lead the courses with four teachers offering two sessions each Monday night at 7 30. The program aims to deepen orthodox fundamentals for all and is free to all irrespective of denomination.

Winchester School of the Bible Brethren Church Norman H. Uphouse A. T. Baker Sarah Forney Charles Walz Paul Dick Grafton W. Va Norman H. U Cliff Street Dayton Uphouse School of the Bible Powell's Fort Winchester Gilman United States

Boston Wool Market Quiet Amid wait for government awards

The Boston wool market moved slowly as manufacturers who bid on recent government contracts delayed repurchases. Scattered combing wools sold on grease at 41-44 cents for fine Delaine, 43-45 for half bloods, and 47-51 cents for three eighths and quarter bloods.

Boston U. S

Local Creamery Wholesale Butter Prices Listed

Market column shows patent bran and corn meal prices, plus feed and egg mash items. 12 lb and 24 lb bags are priced, with multiple bag sizes and per barrel rates.

Ktall

Long Illness Fatal for Mrs. C. R. Boyce in Frederick County

Mrs. Florence D. Boyce 43 died after four and a half years illness at her Kernstown area home. Born May 9 1899 in Davis West Virginia she lived in Mt Falls area and Frederick County. Survived by husband Clarence R. Boyce son Stanley Carlton and daughter Mrs. Charles Kenney. Funeral Wednesday at Old Bethel Church with burial at Mt. Hebron cemetery. Reverend McFarland officiates pallbearers named Walter Lester Anderson Edwin John Boyd Unger Samyd.

Florence D. Boyce Kernstown Charles Sarah Jane Moore Winslow Davis W. Va Mt. Falls Mr. Boyce Hagerstown Mt. Hebron Cemetery Mr. McFarland Walter Lester Anderson Edwin John Boyd' Unger Sam Yd

Berryville man killed in highway accident local inquest set

Willie Robert Williams Jr. 23, of Berryville and Washington is found dead on Route 7 near S. S. Thomas farm after a suspected hit and run. Coroner disputes foul play. inquest scheduled. Funeral arrangements listed for Milton Valley Cemetery. Stanley Barton acquitted in separate reckless driving case. Five highway deaths in Frederick county this year.

Berryville Willie Robert Williams, Jr Washington Here S. S. Thomas Farm Benny Rickard Berryville Basket Company James Lewis Ellen Bell Smith Bob Buckner F. E. Tappan Williams John H. Enders Milton Valley Cemery Matilda Barton Vaucuse Winchester Memorial Hospital B. E. Williams Bartonville FE. B. Mitchell Clarke County Vaucluse Bayliss Frederick County

New B&O R R Timetable Changes Take Effect

A new passenger train schedule went into effect yesterday on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad main line. Eastbound trains show several time shifts including The Ambassador and The Shenandoah with new departures, and Westbound changes affect The West Virginian and The Washingtonian routes among others.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg W. Va N. Y Chicago Jersey City National Limited St. Louis The Shenandoah Je City Washingtonian Cleveland Washington West Virginian Parkersburg Chicago Express the Capitol Limited the Ambassador Detroit Blue Ridge Limited

Favors Departing Continues After San Francisco Hearing

Sears ruled Bridges joined the Communist party and the Marine Workers' Industrial Union after entering the United States in April 1920. He found the Communist party advocates overthrow of the government by force and violence.

San Francisco Sears Bridges United States Communist Party Marine Workers’ Industrial Union Communist Party of the

Power Commission Plans Defense Fueled Expansion in 1943

The Power Commission unveiled an ambitious expansion plan submitted to President Roosevelt on July 16 to meet defense costs. By 1943 monthly expenditures are projected at 3 billion dollars with private utility orders financed on a self liquidating basis to keep generator production at full capacity.

Commission Roosevelt Power Commission

Final Services Held For Little Charles Fout

Charles E. Fout of Hayfield died at Winchester Memorial hospital on September 14 at 14 months old from complications. Survived by parents and six siblings, services led by Rev. S J Goode at Gainesboro Methodist Church. pallbearers were uncles and playmates. hymns sung were Safe In the Arms of Jesus and Asleep in the Arms of Jesus. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Charles E. Fout Robert L. Fout Hayfield Winchester Memorial Hospital Little Charles Gainesboro Methodist Church S. J. Goode Winchester Earl William C Frederick A. Fout Goldie L. Catherine E Mary B. Fout Lloyd Chester Fred Robert Palmer Vivian Coppa Mary Nale Vivian McDaniel Jesus

Mushroom Grows Up In London Farmer Finds Heavy Puffball

Harvey Goings, a farmer in London Ohio, found a puffball mushroom weighing 4 pounds 14 ounces. The specimen stood 9 inches tall and measured 30 1 2 inches in circumference.

London Pfi— Harvey Goings

Boy Scout Troop No. 40 Holds Meeting

Boy Scout Troop No. 40 met Friday evening with flag salute. Good deeds and a staff meeting report followed. Scoutmaster rearranged patrols, then drill and a game of Base. Richard Stine completed life requirements last Friday and Carroll Morrow was appointed troop scribe.

Boy Scouts Richard Stine Carroll Morrow

Elk City mayor and wife enjoy rides with curbside refreshment stops

Neigh neigh, Elk City Oklahoma. Mayor and Mrs. V C Tisdal ride horseback and pause at curb service stands for refreshments. When they arrive the horses neigh for service.

Elk City Okla V. C. Tisdal

Answers to the Daily Quiz

The page lists quiz results with items such as twelve and George Gershwin among other true false and trivia prompts. It includes references to a hoop skirt, South America, Wang Laer and a note on whales, followed by items like a bill of attainder and the American fez.

George Gershwin True South America Wang Laer Wang R

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