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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1935
Page
9
In a 1935 puzzle a declarer exploits misfired bids by North and South. Williams opens with queen of spades and the heart and diamond sequences lead to a three trick loss for South. The commentary notes the trap and misjudged risk in the bidding.
New York stocks firmed in a quiet day with gains of fractions to over two points as specialties led the advance. The Associated Press average rose to 53.7 and volume reached about 1.41 million shares, with declines around 251 and advancers 411 amid belief the move reflected demand after an oversold condition.
Proctor and Paine listed as members on national stock exchanges with Raabange and Oceés principal offices. The ad notes contact details at the National Bank Building with HMANN as manager and a Raleigh telephone number.
In a domestic scene, Dana pressures Scott after luncheon with Paula and Paula's referral fuels turmoil. Scott, unaware of Dana’s vigilance, reveals a playful but tense dynamic as they discuss boundaries and honesty about dinners and social meals. The exchange hints at deeper marital strain and mistrust.
C B Bancock reports Appalachian Electric Power Co. deals with $6,900 and $7.00 figures. Preferred bought and sold.
Lancaster Pa December 17 livestock report shows fat steers 25 to 50 lower than week ago, heifers steady on tidy fat grades, bulls 26 lower, stockers and feeders slow to barely steady. Cattle receipts 215, cows steady, choice beef 12.50 to 50, bulls 11.00 to 50 with light demand and fair to steady interest.
Western Union Telegraph company directors ordered a $2 a share dividend on capital stock, the first since 1932. The payout is January 15 to stockholders of record December 27, funded from surplus. ER. B. White, president, said the surplus stood at $99,348,000 as of October 31, with $41,148,000 in development reserves.
New York poultry prices show live poultry steady to firm by freight and express rates for broilers fowls and turkeys with mixed color and frozen grades listed. The text includes irregular creases and garbled phrases but notes regional price shifts across south west northwest milled and midwestern markets with premium marks and special packs among the labeled items.
Dana presses for a reason as Scott withholds secrets about Paula. He worries about probing Dana with truth and contemplates his own suspicion. A quiet shadow grows between them as the scene ends with a To Be Continued.
Chicago wheat averaged higher on December 17 as Liverpool quotes spurred gains amid war worries. Winnipeg prices capped Chicago gains, with late selling pushing Chicago futures to mixed closes. May wheat 97 to 98, corn unchanged to 4 lower, oats steady to 4 higher, provisions down 19 to 22 cents.
Chicago hogs 28 000 with direct 7 600 mostly 10 15 lower. top 9.50. cattle 6 000 and calves 1 500 firmer fed steers and yearlings up 10 15 with best at 9.00 12.00 and top 14.50. sheep 7 000 with fat lambs slow, most sections 25 higher and best light sheep around 5.10 to 9.00 for yearlings, feeders scarce. overall tone cautious amid uneven sales and mixed demand.
A essay argues price never tracks family income directly. It notes high priced baby carriages reach low income buyers and the best fabrics appear in poorer neighborhoods. A city study shows weekly food spend varies slightly by class, and workers recognize value in durable textiles despite appearance.
The curb market gained on late price strength with most oils and industrials rising while scattered metals and specialties fell. Transfers traded around 305,030 shares. Gulf Oil at 72 and minor gains seen in American Cyanamid B, Electric Bond and Share, Humble Oil, Creole Petroleum, Wright Hargreaves, and Parker Rust Proof. Sherwin-Williams slipped about four points to 120. Other issues including Bunker Hill and Sullivan, Newmont Mining, International Pepper Petroleum, and American Gas and Electric showed limited traction.
Consolidated Bus Lines announces drastic Christmas season fare cuts with daily tickets through January 1 and return validity to January 31. One way and round trip rates from Bluefield include Bluefield to Roanoke 1.50, Richmond 4.50, Washington 5.50, New York 9.75, round trips to Washington 9.00 and New York 15.40. Children half fare, stopovers allowed en route within ticket period. Greyhound Lines joins in the holiday pricing.
Baltimore market report shows 100 cattle mostly nominal with calves steady to down, hogs 150 dull with falls to 10.40 for heavy boxes, sows 8.40 to 9.00, and sheep 250 head steady with lambs around 11.85 and ewes down to 5.00. Cattle demand weak, calves and hogs weaker versus Monday.
A special called meeting of all Lawson Street Parent-Teachers Association executive members will be held at the school on Thursday at 3:50 p.m. By order of the president Mrs. Freda Brooks.
The Golden Star club presents a program at the Church of God Disciples of Christ rendered by Deacon L Harden with string band music. Henry Evans serves as president. The Lawson Street school presents a Christmas play in its first third grades on Thursday evening December 19 with parents invited.
The Church of God in Christ at 200 Wilson Street invites all to hear Rev. Arthur Mitchell in a special meeting. His choir and members will participate with a sermon beginning Friday at 8 o clock. Bishop C. F. Kyle is expected to preach for Rev. Pt Kellum and his congregation in Thorpe West Virginia Sunday at 3 o'clock.
In Huntington West Virginia city prisoners started a fire by lighting mattresses in their cells. Police said the blaze was believed to be an attempt to effect a jail break.
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