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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1944
Page
8
Rye rose over two cents as a rally lifted most grain futures in the final half hour of trading. In the close all prices except wheat posted fractional gains for the session.
Classified note seeks 7 room or up to 8 room house for purchase or rent in South Bluefield and Gesirableton. Contact via phone 604. Dial for details.
Notice to all persons having claims against the estate of J T Thornton, deceased, to exhibit their claims with proof to the undersigned in Princeton West Virginia by June 20 1965 or be barred from any share. Beneficiaries are not required to be present to protect their interests. Given December 6 1944 by Commi BB Martin, Commissioner of Accounts.
Markets rose as split ups and rising dividends boosted bidders. Notable gainers included Westinghouse, United Merchants, Pepsi-Cola, Chrysler, and U S Steel while rail and bond issues showed buoyancy. Trading spanned Wall Street with large volume and mixed final advances. New Year recess noted.
Pittsburgh market reports cattle prices with steady sales and mixed grades. Steers good to choice dry fed 16.50 to 17.50, heifers 14.50 to 15.00, cows 8.50 to 9.50, bulls 11.00 to 14.00, grass steers 9.00 to 15.50. Lambs firm to 50 cents higher. choice lambs 15.50 to 16.00, ewes 3.00 to 6.00, feeders 3.00 to 6.50.
The butter market held firm in Chicago today at unchanged OPA ceiling prices. Prices for aged butter were steady and demand remained stable as trading concluded.
Night services will be held Sunday night. Prue Wednesday might at 7 30.
The Rev. O. M. McGue is pastor. Bible school at 9:30. Morning worship at 11. Evening worship at 8. Preaching Tuesday and Friday at 8. Night services will be held day night.
The Rev A L Polk ministers a church with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 11 followed by an evening service at 7 The midweek prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 o clock.
The Mount N Baptist listing shows Sunday school at 8 30 morning worship at Yorlosk at 5 o clock evening Latin service at 6 o’clock and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30.
The Rev. J. 8. ree. pastor hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m with worship at 11 o clock The Missionary society conducts a program at 3 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m
The Rev. 8. C. Taylor, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 30 with missionary services at 11 00. Evening worship is at 6 00. Night services at 11 00. Wednesday Youth Prayer meeting at 6 00 and Adult Bible study at 7 30.
The Reverend and pastor announce Sunday school at 9 30 with morning sermon at 11 conducted with music by the junior choir. Evening worship follows at 6 with the senior choir. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday night at 7 30.
Church of the Living God led by Rev Ida G W Golley preaches at 1 am and 8 pm. The Gospel prayer Band holds regular services Thursday at 8. Bethel A M E under Rev R A Lewis with Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 and evening at 6. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
The Rev. E. T. Browne is pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 30 morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30 in the evening.
The Rev G M Dickerson leads Bible school at 10 o clock. Miss Christine E Wade speaks at 11 15 in the morning service. Miss Ora B Redd speaks at 7 30 in the evening service. A crores meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30.
The Rev C and Webster pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 am The Rev Muse of Northfork to preach at 7 30 pm Music and literary program by Dramuilitso club Watch night services at 10 30 pm J W Green preacher power church school and morning worship schedule included.
In loving memory of my wife Mrs Nora K Hunter who departed this life four years ago today Your memory will always be cherished Signed O W Hunter.
The Tex Ritter voice is heard in original western songs in the outdoor film Dead or Alive showing at the Royal Theatre today. Ritter Dave Tex O Brien and Guy Wilkerson are featured in the second Texas Ranger series installment. The Mercer Theatre offers I Love A Soldier starring Paulette Goddard and Sonny Tufts, centering on a shipyard worker and a South Pacific hero. Barry Kegeral plays a motorman providing laughs.
The Thomas Coal company completes liquidation of Mc Comas inventory sold to W. M. Beary and John J. Fox who will operate as the Virginia B. Coal company.
Fire department responded first at 3 05 a m to 110 Blue avenue owned by H C Houe and occupied by H C Smoot for a flue fire tied to repeated incidents at the same spot. Later at 5 50 p m Mrs Albert Mooney on Bluefield road reported damage to a stairway leading to a basement as burning paper from a furnace trigger ed a small blaze.
PFC Ralph R. Hager, son of Mrs. Cora Osborne of Princeton, was slightly wounded in Germany on December 4. He is recovering in a hospital in France and his wife Beatrice Hager has been notified. Hager enlisted January 6, 1944, trained at Camp Blanding, and served with the infantry overseas since July 1944. His wife works for Celanese Corporation in Narrows, Virginia.
Mrs. M M Eastburn received word from the war department that her son Pfc William F Luttrell was killed in France on December 14 He served with General Pattons Third Army in France He was the grandson of Mr and Mrs J Ridenour of Highland Avenue Princeton
The Mercer county farm census advisory committee met Friday afternoon to select three enumerators per district for the January February farm census. Members named include John M. Bailey E F Bratton W W Hamilton Kermit Bowling Miss Margaret Meador E W Anderson and Judson Brake.
Recommendations of the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers for higher appropriations and expansion of the engineering school at West Virginia University were discussed by C. H. Peary and district engineers at the weekly club meeting. John C. Fox, club president, endorsed the study and Peary was introduced by James Hedrick. F. S. Tinder Jr., a long-time member, is leaving the club.
G Cole and daughter Bessie open Christmas day in Radford visiting Mr and Mrs W M Smith family. Mildred Smith Radford and Loretta Smith Willow spin holidays in Princeton. Dorothy Hale returns to Chicago after illness care at Circle Drive. Mrs Eddie Richardson and Elizabeth return to Switchback from holidays. Lt Everett E Tomlinson leaves Fort Sam Houston after Christmas leave. Capt Stanley Snidow departs Washington for reassignment in Virginia. Mrs S A Hurst returns to Princeton with daughter Ru Hurst Home Demonstration agent for week.
The John Stewart Memorial Methodist church observes student recognition day Sunday at 11 a.m. A special service by the Methodist church education division includes Bramwell High School staff and students with J Douglass Anderson as worship leader and C W Tiffany as speaker. Watch night services run 8 to 12 with Young Adult Fellowship 8 to 9 and Methodist Youth Fellowship at 9. General fellowship 10 to 11 on My New Year Resolution. Everyone welcome.
The Rev. L. P. Whitten pastors Bethel Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 7 45 and a prayer meeting Wednesday night at 7 30
The Rev. J. A. Palmer pastors Tabernacle Baptist. Sunday school begins at 9 30. Evening worship at 6 30. Prayer meeting is Wednesday night at 7 30.
A male fox hound with white legs a black back and tan head went missing near Glenwood Park Princeton West Virginia. The dog is shy and may be hard to catch. A reward of five dollars is offered for recovery. Collar may show a name and address. Owner: Otey Calhoun.
Beckley next week, and his efforts in the club were go by Mr. Fox and the Rev. Warren T. Carr in behalf of the club. J.B. McMul lin was named on the board of di rectors in place of Tinder. Visitors included F. Nees and George Backus Bluefield tari ans, and Joseph Lawson, Prince ton.
The Mercer Farm Women's Council will meet at 1 30 this afternoon at the home demonstration agent's office. The group will adopt the 1945 plan of work during the session.
Dr F Yoak Jr mentioned in notes as tor ede school 9 45. With the pastor absent at Memorial hospital, Dr Frank Marsh of Cone College will speak at the 11 o clock Sunday morning service and Rev J T Browning of Bluefield district superintendent will lead the evening service.
The Rev. John Dunn of the First Christian Church will preach at the 11 o'clock service on Sunday. Young people's societies will meet at o'clock.
A. E. Tabor, pastor, leads Sunday school at 10 AM and sermon at 11 AM. Young People meet at 6:45 PM. Evangelistic services at 7:30 PM with midweek prayer Thursday at 7:30 PM.
Church school starts at 9:45 a.m. Departmental worship and classes follow. Morning worship at 11 o clock with Dr J Frank Marsh of Concord College as guest speaker. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Rev James T Browning district superintendent preaching. No midnight service. change due to pastor illness.
Burke Memorial Baptist on Thorn street and McNutt lists Sunday school at 9 45 am worship at 11 am with a sermon Be ginning With God Young People at 6 30 pm evening worship at 7 30 pm with New Year theme Watch night service at Mrs Mary Thompson 101 Christee home prayer and business meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Also a note on the Australian Koala living Teddy Bear that drinks no water but absorbs moisture from young eucalyptus leaves
Notice offers one furnished room for rent to a lady or couple and sale of a singer sewing machine and a Victrola with records. Inquiries at 815 Front St Princeton.
For rent a front bedroom with steam heat and hot water. Apply at second floor over Peggy's Style Shop opposite Princeton post office.
Mrs Sue Brown Jones widow of Gordon Jones died at 514 Bluefield avenue Thursday afternoon. Born in Mercer county daughter of Patton and unnamed mother she lived all her life in the area. She leaves two sons Ray of Chicago and Harold in the U S army and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Bethel church with burial in Bethel cemetery. Pallbearers named C A Fletcher Haven Hutchens Clarence Swim Stanley Manning George Elmore Joe Bragg.
A memorial service for Tracy Honaker, killed in France on October 30, 1944, will be held at 2:30 Sunday at the first church with Pastor Warren T. Carr. Honaker entered service November 19, 1943, trained at Camp Blanding and Fort Meade, left for overseas duty June 27, 1944, with an infantry unit. He is survived by his parents, three sisters, two brothers including Lt James R. Honaker serving with the air forces in England.
In memory of our dear wife and mother Mrs G J who departed this life December 30 1943. One year has passed dear since we last stood by you and witnessed your great suffering. Amid your suffering mother you looked at us with a smile and lied to say it's only for a while. Now our home is lonely since you are no longer there. We know you are at rest and your suffering is over. Signed GW Bailey and children.
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