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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1935

Page

19

Rail stocks lead steady Wall Street amid cautious session

New York rail shares rose fractions as a mixed small-cap session kept traders cautious. The Associated Press 60 averaged 64.5, rails up 0.3 to 29.1, while industrials dipped 0.1 and utilities held. Turnover reached 670,170 shares as investors awaited new developments and noted Anglo Italian tensions and a easing French crisis.

New York Wall Street Paris Great Northern Western Union Monsanto American Smelting United Aircraft Santa Fe Douglas Chesapeake Corporation Alleghany Prior Allied Chemical American Telephone American Tobacco Woolworth Steel

Narrow gains in curb market as volume slips

New York on November 30 saw a narrow uptrend in the curb market with modest advances in the industrial and utility lists. Trading volume declined to 158 000 shares as activity waned.

New York

Market session strength steadies price trend across sectors

The short session compared with 278,000 the preceding Saturday as major stocks held gains. American Gas and Electric rose to 37 percent, Distillers Seagrams 36 percent, Sun shine Mining 21 percent, Technicolor 19 percent, United Light preferred 22 percent, and Electric Bond and Share 14 percent.

American Gas and Electric Distillers Corporation Seagrams Sunshine Mining Technicolor United Light Electric

New York Poultry Market Report Nov 380

Live poultry nominal with no freight quotes. Dressed poultry steady to firm. Eggs appear firmer at 19,170 with mixed colors and refrigerators showing standards 22% firsts 22% seconds 21 4 percent. All white and brown eggs unchanged.

New York

Baltimore Livestock Market Report Slants Higher For Hogs And Lambs

U S Department of Agriculture notes in Baltimore on Nov 30 that cattle prices rise for upper grades while lower grades stay steady. Hogs jump about 15 with top weights near 10.90, and lambs gain about 25, with ewes and wethers around 11.50 to 11.90 in a mixed sale at the regional market.

Baltimore U.S. Dept

Bond Market Holds Narrow, Indefinite Tone In LateNovember Trading

The bond market showed no change in trend with U S government bonds finishing near unchanged to slightly mixed. Italian issues rose fractionally and domestic corporate issues saw mixed gains and losses as turnover remained light at 179000 par value and monthly transfers hit 302 million, the largest since 1935, with AP averages tight across the board.

New York United States Light Paramount Baltimore and Ohio Postal Telegraph Se Republic Steel Remington-Rand Associated Press

Grain prices tumble as Liverpool loss drives Chicago values

Chicago grain futures fell broadly amid lighter European tensions and month end liquidation. Wheat closed lower with December at 97 and oats down about 1 cent. corn slid to 57 and provisions dropped 5 to 12 cents.

Chicago Liverpool

Sugar Market Quiet as Prices Hold Near 3.15

New York raw sugar prices were steady around 3.15 with little business and a softer undertone. Futures fluctuated after early losses and pared gains on new crop positions as commission-house selling resumed. Refined sugar saw moderate inquiry but steady prices.

New York

Advertisements Shape a Busy Market Place

George T argues that advertisements attract readers and drive business. Kipling preferred ads over editorials for American publications. He notes that top stores and gas stations thrive in crowded areas with many competitors. Classified ads perform best when surrounded by competing ads.

Pacific Western Oil declares 25 cent dividend

New York November 30 Pacific Western Oil Corporation announces a 25 cent dividend on its capital stock the first since 1934 when 40 cents were ordered. Payment is December 23 to shareholders of record December 12 Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Lines also declares a 1 dollar extra dividend and a regular quarterly dividend of 1 dollar payable December 31 to shareholders of record December 16.

Lilly Mehkesson and Robbins Oe Amer Rolling Mills Sti Mathieson Alisall Pet Missouri Kan Tex Montgomery Ard Dacortonn Ob Nat. Biscuit Atchiso T Nat Distillera Esscees Ise Auburn MLO Seeee Steel Viation Corpn Ial Norfolk and Wes Ee Ri North Amican Co Kiev Owens It, Glass , Pac, Gas and Elec Bethlehem 8 Steel Borden and Co Packard Motors Lighting Brooklyn Man Pennsylvania RK R. Big Brooklyn-Union People’s Gas Briggs Mfg Phillips Pet Proctor and Gamble N. J Pullman Cerro de Pasco Ohio Keith Remington Reo Motors Commonwealth Republic Steel Sears Roebuck Service Inc Commercial Solventa Simmons Bed Congoleum Nairn Socony Vacuum So. Calif. Edison Am Continental Gan Southern Pacific Continental Insurance Southern Aay Sperry Corp Curtis-W Hudson Stewart Warner Delaware Lack Stone and Webster du Pont Studebaker Fastman Texas Co Timken Transamsica Corp Tranene and Williams Foster Union Carbide Seeee General Motors Um Ie General Ry I S. Smelting Gillette Batery Ity Warren Brossee Wenee Warner Pictur So Goodyent Tire Hersh Chee Wesson Oi Western Maryland Eee Houdaille Hershey Adsonators Western Union Hupp Motors Westinghouse Aircrake Westinghouse Elec Maos Central Woolwortee BO Ly Worthington Pump Yellow Truck Saaee See New York Pacific Western Oil Corporation Today Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Lines

Giatto P T A Holds Anniversary Memorial Service

The Giatto P T A observed its four day anniversary with an 11 am memorial service for deceased members. A 11:30 am sermon was given by Rev. E G Holcomb of Crystal West Virginia with assistants Rev G W Patterson T R Holcomb H Y Os borne L Wright J B Harris and G Garner.

E. G. Holcomb Crystal W. Va G. W. Patterson T. R. Holcomb H. Y. Osborne L. Wright W. A. Holcomb Lowe, W. Va John Ward Lowe Mia Charles Cardwell Miss Odon E. Garrett Holland

Thanksgiving service and death shock in Coopers WV

The Missionary society led a Thanksgiving service with Rev. J. W. Henry speaking. Will Smith died after working Friday and being found ill Saturday. funeral plans are not set. A multi night Seven Seal rally with local pastors and choirs runs Sunday to Wednesday with refreshments each night.

the Missionary Society J. W. Henry Will Smith Supt Wm. Thompson Jonah Jones W. W. Wingfield Lilly Pocahontas Pocahontas Choir J. W. Coger Kimball Choir R. H. McKay Bramwell Choir J.W. Henry

Revival Openings At First Baptist And Related Churches

News Of The Colored People notes revival openings at First Baptist Church with Silvertone evangelist from southwest Virginia, morning Sunday school, and evening services led by Rev. T. B. Wright and Elder P E Carter. Also lists Sunday school times, missionary society meeting, other church services, and a Lawson Street School Reading Circle meeting with remarks by Prof. E A Bolling and a solo by James Bowling.

Silvertone Southwest Virginia Christian Endeavor P E. Carter Reading Lawson Street James Johnson Reece Street D. M. Priilerman James Bowling E. A. Bolling Genoa High School Craft C. Carter KE. A. Bolling William Bowling Misa Alma Adams Ora Redd Lawson Brooks F. Trigg

Bethel A M E Church Rally Day Services

Bethel A M E Church observes rally day with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 part four of a sermon series on the discovery of God Moses Discovers the Only God A C C league meets 7 evening worship at 8 with the sermon Christ's Indictment Against the Church Holy communion administered throughout the day Public invited Rev R L Parker rector

Bethel A. M. FE Moses A. C. C. League R. L. Parker

Blake Chapel Service Schedule and Activities

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Mrs Eva George superintendent Morning worship at 11 Varick Christian Endeavor at 6 p m Evening service at 7 45 sermons by Rev Arthur Mitchell Y P C club meets Tuesday night Prayer meeting Wednesday night Ever Ready club Thursday night Visitors welcome for all events

Blake Chapel Eva George Varick Christian Endeavor Society Arthur Mitchell Ever- Ready Club

Church of God in Christ Announces Weekly Services

The Pentecostal Church of God in Christ at 200 Wilson Street lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning devotion at 11 45 a m young people's meeting at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 8 p m Bishop C F Kyle is the principal speaker for all services and all are invited.

Church OF God IN Christ Pentecostal Wilson Street C. F. Kyle

Edwards Memorial Sunday Services and Activities

Edwards Memorial holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with communion and mission day observance. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 p m and a prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p m.

Edwards Memorial Sunday Christian Endeavor

Pocahontas church marks pastor anniversary with services

The Pocahontas St. Maria United Holiness church observes the pastor's third anniversary with Sunday morning worship at 11 and Sunday school at 9 30. Rev W M Raleigh preaches, Rev J W Cager leads 3 o'clock service, choir provides music, and evening worship at 7 30 is conducted by Raleigh. Elder Eugene Aaron is the pastor from Pocahontas Virginia.

Pocahontas St. Maria United Holiness Church W. M. Raleigh J. W. Cager Newhall W. Va Eugene Aaron Pocahontas

Church of God Apostolic Services This Week

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by W J McCue. Preaching at 11 45 by Rev Mrs T J Cox. Rev Mrs Maryland Bandy to preach at 3 p m and again at 8 p m. Weekly services Tuesday and Friday nights. Bishop T J Cox is the pastor.

Church OF God (Apostolic W. J. McCue T. J. Cox Maryland Bandy Pasrt

Mt Zion Baptist Service Schedule and Guest Pastor

Corner of Bedford and Peck streets Mt Zion Baptist hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Rev Alexander Gregory pastor of Rock Hill Baptist Church Gary Ind. Morning services follow then at 6 p m B Y P U and 7 30 p m evening service with Rev Gregory in charge Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 Visitors welcome all services

MT. Zion Baptist Bedford and Peck Streets Alexander Gregory Rock Hill Baptist Church Gary Gregory

Jones Street Christian program details for Sunday events

Jones Street Christian Church in Blainfield Virginia presents a 3 o clock program with choir selections by Blinefield and Zion Four Quartet. Mrs Addie Harris reads and Mrs Carrie Brooks delivers an address with Prof N Dickerson. Sunday school at 9 30 and holy communion with sermon at 11.

Jones Street Christian Blinefield Christian Church Zion Four Addie Harris V. P Club Carrie Brooks N. Dickerson

Government Bonds Prices Dip Slightly Amid Mixed Treasury Notes

In New York, Treasury bonds and mortgage instruments traded with modest moves. Notable quotes include Treasury 4s at 110.18, 3% bonds around 102.16, and Home Owners Loan 3s near 100.28 with other issues fluctuating between 99.15 and 102.14, reflecting varied demand across maturities.

New York Treasury Fed

Lawson Street School P T A Meeting Set Monday Evening

The Parent Teacher Association of Lawson Street School will meet Monday at 7 30 P M All members are requested to be present.

Lawson Street School

Community Council Meeting Scheduled at YMCA Scott Street

The Community council will meet on Tuesday December 3 at 6 o clock at the YMCA on Scott Street to discuss local matters.

Community Council Scott Street

Thanksgiving Dinner Honoring Visiting Guests at Washington Home

A Thanksgiving dinner was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Washington 463 Scott Street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. J Holley of Bluefield Virginia.

W. M. Washington Scott Street M. Gillespie Sr J. Holley Bluefield

Home Room Mothers Meet at Lawson Street School

The Home Room mothers of Law son Street P T A will meet at the school Wednesday at 3 30 p m.

Lawson Street P.T. A

John Stewart church men to meet on 4 30 p m today

Men of John Stewart church are urged to attend a special meeting of the Men's Brotherhood for business of vital importance. The Senior Queen Esther circle also plans a gathering on Monday December 2 at 332 Jones Street with Drexel and Florence Thompson hosting. The program includes Robinson sisters selections and a play titled All In the Same Boat.

Men's Brotherhood John Stewart Church Queen Esther Drexel Florence Thompson Jones Street Robinson

Entertainment at Annie West Home Staged by Mount Zion Choir

A social event will be held at Mrs. Annie West's home 320 Davidson Street Monday night sponsored by the Mount Zion senior choir. The gathering promises light refreshments and musical entertainment for neighbors and friends.

Annie West Davidson Street Mount Zion

Thanksgiving Service At United Holy Church

A Thanksgiving service was held Thursday at the N.8 United Holy Church. Rev Mrs Mary L Glenn led the service and a free dinner followed, with meals sent to sick neighbors confined at home.

N. 8 United Holy Church Mary L. Glenn

United Holy Bible School Evening Worship Schedule

The notice lists services at United Holy Bible School with A M McGue as superintendent. Sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by the pastor, evening worship at 3 p.m., Y P H A at 6 p.m., and Tuesday night prayer service. The public is invited.

United Holy Bible School A. M. McGue

Sunday Services at Disciples of Christ Church

The Disciples of Christ at 200 Peck Street offer Sunday school at 10 30 a m and sermonettes at 3 30 p m with preaching at 8 p m by Elder Foster. Sunday school also held at Mrs Jennatta Thompson's home, 131 Bowen Street, at 10 a m.

Church of God and Disiples of Christ Peck Street M. K. Kelly Golden Star Community Church Club Wm. Patterson Church OF God Disciples of Christ Foster Jennatta Thompson Bowen Street

Family of Rev R R Henry Expresses Gratitude

The family of Rev. R. R. Henry pioneer pastor of Flat Topfield thanks well wishers for sympathy and funeral service. They name Mrs. Mary Henry Miss Mary E. Henry Rev. John Henry and Miss Andra Henry and praise ministers from Mill Creek Baptist Crozier Temple and Community Funeral Home for efficient service.

R. R. Henry Flat Topfield Mill Creek Baptist Crozier Temple Mary Henry Mary E. Henry John Henry Andra Henry

Colored Personalities Delights of Thanksgiving Travel Recounted

Mr and Mrs Rush Curry and young Ann Doreen along with Miss Mary F Moore left for Charleston West Virginia after a Thanksgiving with relatives. Paul Jackson and family visited Pittsburgh for Thanksgiving with Mrs Francis C White. Charlie Johnson of Johnsons Cafe shows improvement at home on Bland Street. C W Clarkston hosted Miss Flossie Jones of Raleigh West Virginia and Miss Ophelia Tabb who teaches in Danville visited family. Miss Arghatha Free spent the Welch weekend due to sister Mary Parker’s illness. Mrs G W Coates left for New York to see daughter Josephine B Coates.

Rush Curry Ann Doreen Mary F. Moore Charleston W. Va Mia Margaret Marrs Paul Jackson Park Street Argatha Free Welch Mary Parker Coalwood G. W. Coates New York Josephine B. Coates

Arista-Modoc PTA Supports Giotto Playground Plan

National Education Week events featured P T A members and Weyanoke Coal and Coke official P L West and Prof E G Holland giving educational talks. Fundraising social sponsored by Misses V Averty A Hamlett L Lewis aided playground equipment purchases for Giotto junior high. Giotto visitors, Arista-Modoc pupils gave a Thanksgiving program with Minnie Eva Porter Fracke Hamlett and others. Refreshments followed as the association planned its next meeting. Sound teeth contain molybdenum findings noted in closing.

Arista -Modoc P.T. A P. L. West Arista Weyanoke Coal and Coke Company E. G. Holland Gilatto Junior High School Giotto Margaret Boden Clara Cousins BE. G. Holland Arista-Modoc School Minnie Eva Porter Fracke Hamlett Elizabeth Scriven Irene Avery Elisha Collins Alease Hamlett

Funeral services for Mrs Adeline Coles

Funeral services are set for Mrs Adeline Coles 78 who died Friday at her home in Boinsevain. The service will be held this afternoon at Roseville at 4 o clock. The body will depart Community Funeral Home Bluefield at noon and lie in state at the church until the service.

Adeline Coles Boinsevain Roseville Community Funeral Home Bluefield

Infant son of Marvin Hayes buried in Rocky Knoll Cemetery

Interment was held at Rocky Knoll cemetery Monday for the infant son of Marvin Hayes. This marks the second death in the family within a month. A Thanksgiving gathering at the grade school Wednesday honored PTA members with Mrs. Mable White Page as hostess. A short program and games followed, about fifteen attended, with a delightful fare served.

Rocky Knoll Marvin Hayes P.T.A Mable White Page

Pilgrim Baptist Church Sunday Services slated

Sunday school at 9 30 led by J EB Watkins, superintendent. Morning service at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 00 led by Rev EB G Holcomb pastor.

Pilgrim Baptist EB. Watkins G. Holcomb

Crystal personals and Beckley district union set to begin

Mrs Virginia Johnson visited daughter Mrs Ethelene Page at Dott. Mr and Mrs W G Hill hosted guest Thanksgiving day Miss Maudina Jefferson of Bramwell. Miss Evelyn Byrd of Logan County joined Mr and Mrs J F Watkins for Thanksgiving. Miss Hilder Kinnemore stayed with Miss Ruth Jamison at McComasa. Beckley district quarterly union meets at Great Hope Holy Church Crystal beginning December 6 for four days. All ministers and deacons participate.

Crystal Virginia Johnson Ethelene Page Dott W. G. Hill Maudina Jefferson Bramwell Evelyn Byrd Logan County Hilder Kinnemore Ruth Jamison McComasa Beckley

Evidence Sought In Logan Bottle Death Case

Logan West Virginia November 30 Cor p corporal J E B Childers sought more evidence after a magistrate released four persons in the Frank Dingess death investigation. Trooper brought before Magistrate Elbert Smith three men Henry and John Richmond Howard Gullett and a 23 year old woman Ethel Hunter. The magistrate dismissed the charge that a man fractured Dingess skull with a whiskey bottle.

Smith

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