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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1956
Page
8
The Chicago Tribune explains expert move-by-move bridge decisions for eight quiz questions. Each scenario lists South holdings and suggested bids from three hearts to four diamonds and beyond, evaluating takeout doubles, fits, and slam prospects with partner signals.
The essay notes Anne Morrow Lindbergh argues midlife offers a chance for self review and purposeful living for those in their 40s and 50s. It cites aging perspectives, literature on discontent with success, and suggests exploring new hobbies or paths while preparing for post retirement years.
Evangelist W M Mahan of Cincinnati Ohio will render a musical program at the Church of God in Christ 201 Reese Street beginning today. Programs are set for 8 pm each evening through Friday with Elder J Gibson serving as pastor.
A 27 year old Floyd County man Edward Moles was shot four times and died instantly near the Blue Ridge Parkway about 18 miles southwest of Floyd. Ray Mayberry 40 Willis Floyd County charged with murder and released on $5000 bond.
In a readers letter section a man rails against women claiming they are manipulative and financially demanding and cites high divorce and juvenile delinquency rates. A columnist replies warning the author not to generalize and ends with a corrective note on respect and partnership.
Virginia agriculture notes beef numbers rising since 1949 despite price cuts since 1951 with calf and cow slaughter up while consumption stays high. Hog prices may rise toward July peak. Iowa reports cutbacks in farrowings boosting midyear outlook. Barley storage advised as loan rates and supports shift, with corn prices set for market variance and potential soil bank moves.
Advertisement notes a Woodecraft Pattern for lawn porch or patio chairs priced at 20 cents and mailed with actual-size pattern pieces. Includes ordering details for the Daily Telegraph Needlecraft Dept and a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft book from 1956 with other designs in crochet knitting embroidery iron ons and novelties.
An advertisement touts pattern 9121 for Misses' sheath dresses in sizes 10 to 16 with three sleeve versions and a peekaboo neckline. Includes yardage 3% for size 16, 36 inch fabric, complete sew chart, and mailing instructions for 35 cents plus 8 cents postage to Martin Pattern Dept in New York.
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