Market Holds Dull Session on Wall Street
New York May 31 trading was quiet as investors largely kept to the sidelines. The Associated Press average slipped 0.1, with 345 of about 1,260 issues advancing or declining, and transfers totaling 107 100 shares, the smallest since August. Industrial names such as U. S. Steel, General Motors, U. S. Rubber and Atlantic Refining showed weakness while a few aircrafts posted fractional gains.
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New York
Wall Street
Associated Press
Crete
U. S. Steel
General Motors
U. S. Rubber
Santa
Bank market drifts in quiet session on holiday weekend
New York May 31 The bank market traded lightly with most traders away for a holiday. Turnover in this final session since August 24 totaled 1.74 million face value compared with 2.39 million last Saturday. Rails showed mixed fractions with overall advances and declines about even.
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New York
Wall Street
Baltimore Livestock Market Report May 31
U S Department of Agriculture notes cattle prices down 25 cents across steers and heifers scarce with few 9 50. Fat cows mostly 6 75 to 7 50, canners 5 00 to 6 50. Calves dealers 1 50 lower. late sales good 10 00 to 10 50. Hogs 700 head steady. top 9 85 with 180 220 lb at 9 60 9 85. Spring lambs mostly 10 0 to 11 0 with throwouts to 9 00. ewes 1 50 lower to 5 00.
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Baltimore
U. S. Dept
Wheat market trims losses as week ends with gains
Chicago grain notes a late buying push to cover shorts and adjust week end accounts. July wheat dipped to 92% then recovered to 94 4 with the rest of grain closing near best levels. Oats soybeans rye and lard showed modest gains or losses.
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Chicago
Foreign exchange little changed in New York markets
The dongkong and Shanghai dollars edged lower against the dollar while major currencies held steady. Canadian dollar opened at 4.04, with European and other currencies trading in narrow ranges and several cents differences noted for various nations.
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New York
Shanghai
Great Britain
Benevolent
Finland
Hungary
Italy
Map of business conditions 12 months headline
Map of business conditions for the next 12 months largely due to the bituminous coal suspension and its retarding effects on national defense production.
CARD OF THANKS AND OBITUARY NOTES
Patterson Talon and Mrs Izetta Hight thank friends for kindness during the illness and death of Lucy E Ray. special thanks to Rev J A Palmer. Minnie Martin died at Saint Marys hospital Saturday at 3 AM after one week as a patient. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. P T A and Sewing Circle meet Monday night at 8 at Mrs Belle White's home on Cole Street.
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Lucy E. Ray
J. A. Palmer
Nellie Tuffin
P.T. A
Young Street School
Belle White
Cole Street
Meet Postponed by Home and Garden Club at Carolina Home
The Home and Garden club meeting is postponed to Friday at 8 o'clock. It will be held at the Carolina Community home.
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Home and Garden Club
Carolina
Seven Eleven Reading Remedial Clinic Open to All
A community reading remedial clinic invites all residents to join the program. Six sessions are planned to improve literacy skills and provide support for learners of varying ages.
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Reading
Excelsior Colored High School Announces 1920 Commencement Events
Principal J Cortez Cooper lists events from May 30 open house and benefit dance to June 11 commencement exercises led by John W. Davis president of Virginia State College. Rev John F Williams delivers baccalaureate. Public invited.
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J. Cortez Cooper
Excelsior Colored High School
John F. Williams
Age Baptist Church
Pocahontas
Wiaudhe
John W. Davis
Virginia State College
Colored personals note social visits across states
Ruth Price returns from Huntington visit while Cora Hancock visits Bramwell during commencement. Zelmon Glenn leaves Bramlin for Columbus and Mary Thomas visits her mother in Wilson Street. Robert Joyner Jr and others from Boston New York attend McHarry Medical College graduation in Nashville. Visitors toured Pocahontas show mine and other sites. Theodore Henskie returns from vacation to Jones Street after stops in New Orleans Texas and New Mexico.
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Ruth Price
Simmons
Huntington
W. Va
Cora D. Hancock
Charleston
Thomas Wilson
Bramwell
Zelmon Glenn
Brambin
Columbus
Mary Thomas
Durham
N. C
M. E. Hayes
Wilson Street
Robert Joyner, Jr
Hester Goode
Clyde Atwell
Boston
Mass
Ruby L. Adamson
T. R. Thornhill
New York City
C. H. Kirtley
Williams Street
Nashville
Theodore Henskie
Jones Street
New Orleans
Texas
New Mexico
Red Cross plans winter garments for Britain relief
Wyoming county assigns Red Cross quotas for garments to aid refugees in Great Britain. The Dillon county units will produce sweaters, dresses, shirts and afghans with June material supply. Mullens civic club sponsors the project and local women assist. County youths head to Jackson's Mill for Boy Scout camp.
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Pineville
W. Va
Wyoming County
American Red Cross
Great Britain
Steve Slick
The
Advocate
Mullens
Mark K. Bowman
W. M. Lewis
E M. Wilkinson
W. C. Bailey, Jr
E. M. Curry
A. B. Robertson
F. H. Shannon
Lane Cook
G. M. Nolley
Rosa Byrd
K. G. Khorazian
J. W. Martin
E. W. Worrell
Lettie Lambert
J. E Stone
Pauline Brooks
Pineville Woman's Club
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Mary K. Bowman
Red Cross
Wyo
Jackson's Mill
West Virginia
Aeection Legion
Judson C. Davis
Mullens Legion Post
Howard “Shorty” Pritchard
Bluefield State Teachers College Holds Commencement Week Events
The Rev John F Keepers will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at 2 30 PM in Arter hall. Alumni day on Monday features a 2 PM business meeting and 8 PM program. T G Nutter will give the commencement address Tuesday at 10 30 AM in Afterhall. The Senior class exercises opened Commencement week with various presentations and music by the Bluefield State Teachers College community. A radio education program sponsored by the college will air on WHIS with Romberg and Rubye C Hogan among participants.
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John F. Keepers
First Baptist c
Pocahontas
Bluefield
Teachers College
Arter Hall
Williams
Mendelssohn
H. C. Jones
John Stewart Methodist Church
Q. A. Connolly
T. G. Nutter
Charleston
Afterhall
Arterhall
M. Isabelle Wilson
H. L. Dickason
Laura Edwards
Hazel P. Morrison
Naomi E Waller
Claudia B. English
Lorn
Evelyn E. Mary Allen Brown
Alice Perdue
Vera Sandidge
Mary A. Brown
Arned E. Brown
Dean G. W. Whitstime
Romberg
Rubye C. Hogan
Tendent
McDowell County
Bluefield State Teachers College
Ore
Negro Boys State at Bluefield State Teachers College announced
Bluefield State Teachers college will host the annual Negro Boys state June 15 to 21. Sponsored by Ameri Virginia, open to boys 15 to 20. West Virginia residents prioritized with limited out of state spots. Communications to Leonard Barnet or E W Browne. West Virginia founded the first Negro Boys State. project paused after two successful summers.
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Bluefield
Bluefield State
First Baptist Church Poca hontas Holds 54th Anniversary
The First Baptist Church of Poca hontas plans a two Sunday celebration for its 54th anniversary and rededication. Services are set for Sunday morning and night with Rev. J F Williams preaching the anniversary sermon. The event precedes the Baptist Women's State convention June 10 to 13 and invites the public.
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First Baptist Church
Pocahontas
Baptist Women's State Convention
J. F. Williams
Revival at Beleivers Chapel to Start Monday Evening
A 10 day revival meeting will be held at Beleivers Chapel United Holy Church in Welch. Pastor Rev. O M McGue will host with Rev. P D Edwards of Gary leading the services beginning Monday at 8 PM.
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Beleivers Chapel
United Holy Church
Welch
O. M. McGue
P. D. Edwards
Gary
Community notices from Carolina and John Sewart churches
The baby clinic holds a regular meeting Wednesday evening from 1 to 4 at the Carolina Community home on Bland Street. The Woman's Society executive committee meets Monday afternoon at 4 at the John Sewart Church. The society finance committee convenes at 5. President Rosa B. Kirtley urges members to attend.
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Carolina
Bland Street
Woman's Society of Christian Ice
John Sewart
Rosa B. Kirtley
Radio Program Report Declares International Figures
J. B. Carroll assistant superintendent details radio program data including Sweden at 23.86 percent Switzerland 23.21 Yugoslavia 2.35N and Uganda 4.01 in a concise numeric briefing.
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J. B. Carroll
Ugal
Sweden
Switzerland
Yugoslavia
Summer education registration set for June 16
Elementary and secondary students plan to take summer courses with registration on June 16. Elementary pupils will report to Lawson Street School under Principal C. C. Carter, while high school students study under Prof. 8 L. Wade. Courses cover mathematics literature biology civics sociology and economics for grades 9 12.
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Lawson Street
C. C. Carter
L. Wade
Lola M. Mack
Illness and Death Notice for Mrs. C. D. Matthews
The message from The Rev. C. D. Matthews and family conveys illness and death of Mrs. C. D. Matthews. The notice is terse and handwritten style, with a solemn sign-off from the pastor and family.
Queen Esthers Meet at Bluestone Baptist Church Bramwell
The Queen Esthers circle of Bluestone Baptist Church met at Bramwell with Mrs. L Luck presiding. Mary Miller was elected delegate to the women's convention in Bluefield West Virginia in June. The circle led services and Rev. R H McKay preached the closing sermon. Visitor Miss Sarah Maham from Bluefield attended.
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Bluestone Baptist Church
Bramwell
L. Luck
Mary Miller
Bluefield
W. Va
R. H. McKay
Sarah Maham
Genoa Senior high class entertains faculty at annual banquet
The class of 38 hosted the Genoa Senior High School faculty and guests at the Appalachian Assembly Room last week. A. J. Anderson opened with remarks and Prof. R. A. Brown offered a note of congratulations. A delicious menu followed with many professors and guests in attendance.
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Genoa Senior High School
Appalachian Assembly Room
Yetta Hight Tayad
J. D. Anderson
Bramwell High School
R. A. Brown
Genoa
J. Derson
R. A
Christine Wade
Tansler
G. A. Lardwell
Othela Marrs
Evelyn Martin Cheatham
Rusell Marshall
John Scruggs
Evelyn
Local Club Draws New Members and Guests
Mrs. Charles W. Cook and nine others welcomed new member Mrs. Latha Cook and Mrs. A. C. Skeens. The gathering featured guests including Mrs. Claud Tucker Mrs. Herbert Hodge and the Lilly couple from Glen Rogers along with Frances Marie Pais and Donna Jo Shields.
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Charles W. Cook
Charles Shields
Delphine Walker
Luther Barrett
A. G. Cline
E. H. McNeal
Tommy Cooper
Kade Cooper
Leslie Clay
Silas Brooks
Latha Cook
A. C. Skeens
Claud Tucker
Herbert Hodge
Cameron Lilly
Glen Rogers
Frances Marie Pais
Donna Jo Shields
School funds released for construction and upgrades
Administration headquarters announced last week the release of funds to construct and reconstruct school buildings and improve facilities.
Wyoming school construction project details revealed
The Wyoming board of education sponsored a project to improve school grounds and perform masonry carpentry roofing plastering painting heating and plumbing work. Total costs reach 48305 with 12076 released for current operations.
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Wyoming Board of Education
Minister clashed with miner in Otsego over alleged crime
The Rev. O A Sparks struck Kenneth Moran with a revolver and fired at him as he fled. A stray bullet wounded Constable C C Stepp in Oceana district. Moran faced a federal warrant alleging he abducted and assaulted his 16 year old daughter, taking her to Kentucky for immoral purposes before the alleged crime.
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O. A. Sparks
Church of God
Kenneth Moran
Otsego
Moran
C. C. Stepp
Oceana
Kentucky
Eleven Wyoming men report for selective service induction
Eleven county men were notified to report to the local board at Mullens on Tuesday June 3 to be sent to an induction station. Eight contacted volunteers include Carl Green Warren Mullens James Heath George Thomas Homer Neely John Allen Estel Morgan William Richardson Ellis Shrader William Barrett and Ewell Cook. Alternates named are William Hayes Lusk Henry Simpson Alda Osborne and Robert Kuhn.
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Wyoming County
Board of Selective Service
Mullens
Henry Calvin Simpson
Alda Osborne
Robert Elwood Kuhn
Mrs Winzenrith Gifts Highlight Shower for Helen Louise
Mrs Donald C Wiper former Miss Helen Louise Cwell was honored with a shower Wednesday night May 21 at the home of Mrs Lester C Brown. Mrs Winzenrith received many beautiful gifts. Attendants included Mrs George E Caldwell of Maben mother of Mrs Donald C Winzenrith and Mrs C J Porter.
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Donald C. Wiper
Helen Louise Cwell
Lester Crown
Winzenrith
George E Caldwell
Maben
Donald C. Winzenrith
C. J. Porter
Mrs Caldwell and Attendees Hostess Event at Mallen Home
Mrs G R Caldwell and several Malhen residents attended a gathering hosted by Miss Lula Caldwell and Mrs Lester Brown at the Mallen home. Attendees included Mrs Bernice Tackett Mrs A A Caldwell Mrs Norman Williams Mrs Matherly Mrs Lester Brown Miss Lula Mae Mer and Miss Eva Brookman all Mallens.
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G. R. Caldwell
Malhen
Bernice Tackett
A. A. Caldwell
Norman Williams
Matherly
Lester Brown
Lula Mae Mer
Eva Brookman
Mallens
Lula Caldwell
Pineville Rotary Ladies Night Honors Local Artists
Members of the Pineville Rotary Club and wives heard a Monday evening address by J Hudson Huffard of Bluefield as part of the club’s annual Ladies Night. President Virgil Stewart presided, Eddie Steele led the program, and Mercer county artists Ella N Princeton Henry Fortune and Ella Holroyd contributed two vocal numbers and duets.
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Pineville
Ella Holroyd
Concord
Mr. Fortune
Wyoming county delegation attends Mt Hope Methodist conference
Several Wyoming countians attended the district conference of the Methodist church in Mt Hope. Attendees included Rev A C Brown and George M Nolley of Mullens Rev J W Holliday of Baileysville Rev Crites of Oceana Rev G E and Mrs Kirk Mrs Hazel Cook Charles Dameron of Pineville Local preacher license was granted Charles Dameron by the district conference.
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Wyoming
The
Methodist Church
Mt. Hope
A. C. Brown
George M. Nolley
Mullens
J. W. Holliday
Baileysville
Crites
Oceana
G. E
Kirk
Hazel Cook
Charles Dameron
Pineville
Death of Lela Cook in Wyoming slate fall
Lela Cook, 36, a Red Jacket company employee in Wyoming, was killed instantly when crushed by a slate fall. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Cook of Bartley near Baileysville. Funeral services were held Thursday at his home with Rev. E. I. Hill officiating. Interment followed in the family cemetery at Bartley. He is survived by his wife and four children.
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Lela Cook
Red Jacket Company
Wyoming
Cook
Erastus Cook
Bartley
Baileysville
E. I. Hill
Bartely
Mineral rights transfer recorded for riverfront land
A deed on file in the office of County Clerk F P Cook records the transfer of mineral rights in 48.75 acres along the Guyandotte River near Shannon Branch to the W M Ritter Lumber Company.
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F. P. Cookweek
Guyandotte River
Shannon Branch
W. M. Ritter
Flower Exhibit and Tea by Mullens Civic Club
The Mullens Civic Club hosts a Friday afternoon flower exhibit and tea organized by the home and garden department. Guests include members of the Woman's clubs from Athens Pineville Oceana Itmann and Mullens.
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Home and Garden Department
Mullens Civic Club
Woman's Clubs of
Athens
Pineville
Oceana
Itmann and
Mullens
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