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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1939

Page

9

Plan To Organize Public Health Service In Every County

The Virginia State Health Department urged the General Assembly to fund an extended organized public health system to reach all 55 counties by July 1, 1942. Budget plans total 1.608 million for 1940-42, with 641 thousand more than the prior period, plus 1.887 million from special revenues for the biennium. Riggin requested 82,712 first year and 220,729 second year to cover 45 counties currently served and expand venereal disease and tuberculosis control, laboratories, inoculations, and crippled children services. He noted federal aid of 106,900 for venereal work and a doctor’s term ending next year. The plan includes increases for sanitation engineering, staff, and pneumonia typing, with possible conference of boards to adapt quickly.

Riggin Commonwealth Health Department D. Riggin A of Sanitary Engineering Fod

Junior Chamber Day At Caverns Tomorrow

Local Junior Chamber of Commerce members from the Junior Board of Trade and the Junior Chamber will hold an event at the Caverns tomorrow between 6 and 9 PM. Kremer is listed as a local presence.

Caverns

John Lee to Speak at Macedonia Methodist Meeting

John Lee will be the guest speaker at the 5 30 p m Epworth League gathering at Macedonia Methodist Church. He will lead the service and be featured in the program’s Sunday portion.

John Lee Macedonia Epworth League Macedonia Methodist Church

Students Elect Cheer Leaders

Students elect cheer leaders for the 1939 40 school year with selections announced and roles outlined for school spirit events.

Kuykendall Defends State Conduct Over Route 50

Citizens of Boyce and Clarke county challenge highway relocation under the Weaver law. Judge Williams weighs requiring notice before state moves. decision expected soon. Plaintiffs include Gardiner, Strode, McKay, Mitchell, and the town of Boyce. defendants are Shirley, Wysor, Massie, Posrat, and the Virginia Highway Commission.

Boyce Clarke County Kuykendall Highway Department The Highway Commission Philip Williams Robert H. Gardiner J. R. Strode B. B. McKay M. H. She Harry Benham Charlottesville

Rally Day at Grace Lutheran Opens New School Year

Grace Lutheran Church starts a new Sunday School year with rally exercises at 9 30 am led by The Men's Bible Class Orchestra and the primary department. Charles P McVicar city revenue commissioner will deliver the rally day talk as a large audience is expected.

Grace Lutheran Church Pri War Charles P. McVicar

Sunday School Opens Again at Christ Episcopal Church

The rector Rev. R. B. Nelson announced remodeling of the Sunday School rooms and Parish house is complete and Sunday School services resume tomorrow evening after several months of work. A Spanish-American folk song Paloma by Sebastian Yradier is noted.

R. B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Sebastian Yradier

Baltimore and Chicago Market Quotation Notes

Market summary from Baltimore and Chicago shows mixed changes in livestock and produce. Cattle and hog prices fall from recent highs while eggs and butter hold firm. regional quotes include hogs at Chicago up to 7.25 and Baltimore cattle down overall.

Chicago Livestock Chicago Com- Philadelpee

Stock Market Rebounds As War Fears Boost Shares

In New York on September 30 buyers pushed stocks likely to benefit from prolonged European conflict higher. Early activity was moderate then steady with transfers near 800000 shares. Traders awaited Prime Minister Churchill’s anticipated rejection of the Russo German peace move and sterling rose to $4.02.

New York Chantelain House of Commons Britain France

Selected Stocks Quotations at Close Today

A list of closing prices for numerous stocks including Al Chem 187, Am Can 114, Am Rad 10 3-8, Am Smel 56 1-2, AT & T 161 7-8, Anaconda 34 1-8, B and O 8 1-8, Bethlehem 93 3-8, Chrysler 91 1-4, Can Edison 30 1-2, Corn Prod 62 1-2, Genl Elec 41 1-8, Genl Motors 55 1-2, J Manville 76 1-4, Hennecott 42 1-8, M Ward 54 1-4, Nail Dairy 15 3-4, NYC 22, Packard 4, Penney do 87 1-4, Penn R R 27, Republic Steel 27 1-2, Southern R 20 3-8, Soof N J 48 3-4, Union Pac 105, U 8 Steel 78 3-8, Va-Car Chem 5 1-8, Va-Car pid 32, Western Union 34 5-8, Woolworth 38 3-4.

al Chem Am Can Am Rad Am Smel AT & T Anaconda B and O Bethlehem Chrysler Can Edison Corn Prod Genl Elec Genl Motors J. Manville

Apple Market Shipping Point Prices on Thursday

Winchester Martinsburg and nearby points report Tek slow and market dull. Carloads f o b usual terms with wire orders. Delicous 2 1/2 inch minimum 65 to 70 cents, Jonathan 2 1/2 inch minimum around 1.05, Lowrys 2 1/2 inch minimum about 1.15, other Deliciious and U S No 1 2 1/2 inch minimum prices range 1.30 to 1.40 per bushel box.

Winchester-Martinsburg Tieliciona U. S Jonathans Lowrys Ieene Delicious

Grain futures and cash quotes as markets rise on harvest mood

Chicago and Baltimore grain markets show higher bids as buyers return on firmer secur ity prices and clear weather. Wheat futures gain with Dec at 84 1 2 to 3 8 and corn up to 50 17 8.

Chicago SPEES

George Washington Hotel Upgrades to Modern Electric Kitchen

In 1924 the George Washington Hotel in Winchester, led by manager Clyde Moler, received a full electric kitchen after negotiations by the Northern Virginia Power Company. A Sunday night crew replaced 1924 equipment with 1939 models, adding 3 ranges, 2 broilers, and a two-deck oven. The upgrade features automatic thermostats and rapid preheat, boosting efficiency for the hotel’s dining operations.

Clyde Moler Winchester George Washington Mr. Moler United States Elgin Roof Cecil Grapes Elmer Brengle Hobart Offutt Phil Hunter Northern Virginia Power Company George Washington Hotel The Times

Local Markets Snapshot with Grain and Feed Prices

The listing shows daily market figures for corn meal feed flour and chick feed with multiple bag sizes and brands. Prices are given for middlings flour and patent blend short and long grades with per bag and per bushel equivalents, alongside rough notes on poultry feeds and miscellaneous supplies.

President Roosevelt Calls for TNEC Surveillance to Prevent Gouging

President Roosevelt urged the temporary national economic committee to monitor increases in domestic materials prices to curb profiteering. In a letter to Chairman O’Mahoney he said constant surveillance aligns with TNEC’s purpose and supports national defense against gouging.

Washington Roosevelt National Economic Committee O’mahoney D-Wye TNEC

Episcopal Thank Offering Sunday observed at Christ Church

Women of Christ Episcopal Church are reminded that tomorrow is annual United Thank Offering Sunday. Members should place their special offering in an envelope marked for this purpose and hand it in during the morning service. October 1 marks the 50th anniversary of the first United Thank Offering by Episcopal church women with services worldwide.

Christ Episcopal Church Episcopal Church

Taft Urges Republicans to Preserve Peace Policy

In Vienna Illinois Senator Robert A Taft declared Americans seeking peace should trust a Republican administration. He spoke at a four state GOP rally urging focus on foreign policy over politics amid the European crisis.

Vienna Ill Robert A. Taft Ohio

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