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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1939
Page
23
New York stock market shows mixed issues with fractional gains in industrial specialties while foreign exchange remains steady. Sugar and coffee markets close without changes as traders assess broad conditions.
The stock market closed on a modestly cheerful note after a spotty week. Turnover totaled 175 740 shares, the smallest since May 13, as steels, motors, mail orders and rubbers showed activity while many traders took weekend holidays.
Pittsburgh PA June 3 AP U S and Pa Dept of Agriculture report slow produce trade with potatoes around 2 15 to 2 25 per unit and various regional prices. Butter rates mixed with nearby tubs at 92 score extras 24 percent standards 24 34 89 score 24 14 88 score 23 s. Hens listed at 16 to 13 and geese 10 to 11 with fresh killed to dressed and drawn 32 and dressed feathers removed 27.
Baltimore June 3 cattle prices show steers mostly steady with mids 8.65 to 10.00 and top at 10.25. Heifers to 9.25, cows 6.50 to 7.25, fat cows 5.50 to 6.25, light cuts 5.00 to 6.25. bulls 6.50 to 7.25. Lambs 7.50 to 11.50, slaughter ewes weak with shorn offerings 2.75 to 3.00.
The latest foreign exchange rates show the dollar easing with declines across major currencies. Closing figures include Great Britain at 4.687-16 dollars, France 2.65, Netherlands 53.38, Japan Hong Kong 29.13, and Finland 2.07, reflecting continued losses for the week.
Grain on track quotations show wheat around 82% to 83% per bushel with No 2 yellow and white variants near 50 to 73 cents. Corn and soybeans trade modestly higher, oats up slightly, hay steady while beans show upward bids on track and in transit.
The report lists various U.S. Treasury bonds with prices and yields such as 106.31 for a 41 bond and 111 for a 344s issue, alongside references to 4% and 2% securities. It also notes there are about 100 licensed airports in England.
The bond market showed steady movement as government securities continued to rise in value last Saturday, with transaction activity centered around face values around 450.
The report lists mixed colors and various grades such as extra fancy firsts and mediums with percentages and prices for Whites and premiums. It includes resale values for nearby and mid premiums, exchange specials, and standards for nearby, coast, and midwest markets, along with duck eggs and assorted notes.
Rev. Elswick preached Thursday at Church of God and will speak again Saturday at Union church. The C E group met at Union church with Miss Sara Berry as leader for their weekly session.
Community members gathered for church and social events. Attendees included Mesdames Ringstaff and Mulkey, Miss Hazel Hill and Miss Marie Sie, and families from Paint Lick Bluefield and Belfas. Members traveled to preach and baptism at Cliffield, Ken Mountain and Milligan College events noted.
Abbott, Proctor and Paine members of the New York Stock Exchange and other principal exchanges. 607 Raleigh St. Ames & Mann, Manager.
W V a June 3 Robert youth employed by the Sacamore operation of Pocahontas Fuel company received multiple blood transfusions at Bluefield sanitarium after a self inflicted injury at the home of his wife Fiord Webb Saturday about 6. He is in critical condition.
On Monday at 9 am Thomas Memorial church opens a two week Daily Vacation Church School for children aged 5 to 16. Director Mrs J F Harris leads teachers Rev C A Hillman Mrs J C Wall Mrs A P Thompson Mrs Earl Winsette Mrs W C Edwards and Miss Thelma Sturgill with several church school members assisting. Organizers hope enrollment reaches 100+.
The circle of the Missionary Society met at the clubhouse with Mrs. E. K. Stapleton and Mrs. Bill Sparks as joint hostesses. Mrs. Joe Sherga chaired, prayers led, and members including J. C. B. Blackwell W. D. Bond and several others attended. July gathering planned with Mrs. K. J. Stephens.
The Christian education board of Thomas Church will meet Tuesday evening at J. Ers residence with the superintendent presiding. The article lists board members.
A social event featured Lou serving cakes and soft serve as Albert Goodwin sent a gift. Attendees included Betty Lou to Hanks, Betty McNew, the Burgess, and Betty among others.
The report mentions Mrs Serge Be Asbury visiting with her mother and references Mrs A Reedy of Molly and chiara moving to ell with her sister Mrs Willard praise. A local restaurant named Happy Go Lucky is noted as well.
Chicago grain prices show wheat ending unchanged amid market nerves. Traders note limited activity as concerns over supply and demand linger for the week, with prices holding after a period of volatility.
The auxiliary will meet at the church with Wegameyenaranen 8 2D 3. Be Harris acting as president. The group will discuss furnishing the church cupboards for the kitchen and urges all members to be present.
A group of young people motor to a site for a picnic, enjoying a hot dog and marshmallow roast. Participants include Mr. eShe Haven, Minnis Mariotti, Beulah Eloise Ed, Katherine Ann e June Kirk, Doonan terton Mar iotti, Bud Buster De hugh, Jimmy Moore and Morgan Adams.
Sophomore girls from the class attend a weekend event at Creeks accompanied by peers. Several boys from the same class joined in on Sunday.
Illness of Mrs. Robert Rare shifts Sagamore Sewing Club meeting to the home of Mrs. Wellie Mabe with other hostesses noted. Fragmentary text hints at attendees and a disrupted schedule.
Mrs. Joe Sharga and Mrs. Fred ate Ay BA K attend the club gathering. J Stephens reports guests include Soupee and Y aes visitors while Ma toaka is mentioned for Monday entertainment at Caffee.
On Wednesday Borick left on a camping trip on Wolfe Creek. Brevins, their daughters Sybil and Coleman Edwards, and Opal Dr joined them on Friday. Kens sustained a deep cut hand when thrown from a bicycle Thursday and several stitches were required to close the wound.
Jane, W. Va June 3 memorial services were held at 11 oclock in the Union theatre under Miss Margie Boothe. Mrs. Everett Rose hosted guests and many locals were listed as visitors and relatives in Anawalt and nearby towns.
A fragmented OCR list shows election precincts in Narrows and surrounding areas with judges and clerks named for multiple divisions including Glen Lyn, Staffordsville, Poplar Hill, White Gate, Earleston, Pembroke, Sulphur, Ha'ffield, Newport, and Heynoian. The text enumerates assigned judges and clerks at each site.
A meeting set the date for services on the first Sunday in June. Mrs Nora Beane of Lexington will assist the community. A committee was formed to organize the details and Bible serving duties with Miss Virginia Coburn Mrs K S Prench Mrs J A Vaughn and Mrs Dewey Spangler named.
Edsela, a student from a tecse tary academy in Lebnon, returns home Monday to spend with his parents. He plans to depart Saturday night with classmates from Castile Heights to McClennan in Annison, Alabama, for a college program.
Mrs Earl Johnson presents a piano recital with her pupils on Tuesday June 6 at 8 oclock in the school auditorium. The program includes an art portrayal illustrating the boyhood life of Franz Schubert.
Registered nurse Lucy Bane resumes duties at Jefferson Hospital in Roanoke after a two year sickness related leave, reporting for work on June 1.
Attendance note for the Kiwanis Inter-club meeting at Mt Lake lists J. M. Kessler and Miss Faye Saeibene among the attendees. The item records participation and confirms the event details.
Mrs J A Oliver visits Coburn family and Prof H Rickman of Narrows with wife Mrs R H of Hillsville. Mr and Mrs C Linkenhoker visit with Mrs L L Johnson and sons Billy and L L Jr. Washington guests with Roanoke and Aron Canterbury. Ada Cane mother from Greenville also for Sunday visit.
Mrs. H. M. Kingrea hosts Sunday guests while Mrs. F. P. Kiley entertains. A group led by Miss Jocelle Chambers plans a scavenger hunt Monday to raise five dollars for the Woman's Club objectives. John E. Thorn and Henry Hunt of Welch run Giles County Electric and Plumbing in the T. B. Johnson building on Monroe Street.
Sunday school at Sendlick church 10 4. m. and league Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Mrs Jon-Vinnie Burface returned from Bluefield sanitarium. Mrs Ellen Corell had a visitor. Seen presents were received and many guests entertained.
Mrs. R. B. Gillespie, 38, wife of a West Graham farmer, was injured while attempting to tie a chain on a cow. A jerk by the animal dragged a hook through her hand, severing flesh, with medical officials at Bluefield treating her and noting possible loss of use.
An unmarried 24 year old mother in Cincinnati confessed to fatally poisoning her six month old daughter and attempting suicide. A social service head quoted her saying she did not want to live and that her siblings rejected her because of the baby. Chief Emmett D. Kirgan described the scene as a desperate act in a secluded home.
Officials report that youths in a Citizens Military Training Camp gain about five pounds per month on average. The finding highlights growth trends during the training program and may reflect physical conditioning.
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