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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1936

Page

35

Market gains scattered as AP index posts small rise

Faint recovery brushes the day as shares inch higher on light turnover of 253,710. AP average gains 0.2 to 60.7 with leaders advancing while volume remains the smallest for a Saturday since last June. Auto output dips with GM and Chrysler nudging higher. merchandising stocks rally on hopes for veterans bonuses.

New York Associated Press General Motors Ian Chrysler Commerce Department Sears Roebuck Montgomery Wards May Department Stores Allied Stores U. S. Steel Ethelehem Radio General Foods U.S. Hoffman Machinery Glidden

Chicago Grain Prices Rally as Drought Eases

Chicago reports a partial drought relief northwest driving a downturn in wheat futures. July and December contracts slide, corn also declines with July at 60 1/4 and September 57 1/4, oats steady, rye down, and provisions unchanged to 5 cents firmer.

Chicago

C B Hancock Handles Power Co Payment and Shares

Report notes C B Hancock settled a six dollar charge with the Power Company and involvement in preferred stock trading.

Sere A Monthe Power Co

Solution Of Today's Crossword Puzzle Bonds

Modest demand for low priced utilities and rails supported the bond market with U S government issues steady to minor losses. Foreign dollar bonds showed a tilt to higher levels though volume was light. The Associated Press quote ranged from a tenth point up in utilities to a tenth point down in industrials. Total sales were 3.59 million dollars par value, down from 4.518 million last Saturday.

New York United States Associated Press

New York Stock Exchange Quotations

A brief stock quotations report from the Exchange at the National Bank Building lists prices and leaders. Ames Bank and other firms appear among noted figures under the section managed by Mann. Market activity remains varied with several gains and losses recorded.

Produce Prices and Demand in Pittsburgh Market Report

Pittsburgh market report shows slow demand for produce with apples steady at 1.65 to 1.75 per bushel for No. 1 New York Baldwins. Potatoes strong with varieties including No. 1 Michigan Rural 3.25 to 3.35 per 100 pounds and South Carolina Cobblers No. 1 7.60 to 8.00 per barrel. butter and cheese firm. Poultry values mixed with heavy hens 19 to 21, ducks 16 to 18, fresh killed hens 85, hog dressed 29.

New York Baldwins Michigan Rurala Alabama Mississippi Bliss North Carolina South Carolina Cobblers

Curb Market Mixed Gains in Utilities and Oils

Curb market stocks drifted with utilities and oils driving the upside while many bars showed little change. Fractional advances appeared in Electric Bond and Share Creole Petroleum Gulf Oil International Petroleum Niagara Hudson Power New Jersey Zinc and Technicolor with American Cyanamid B Atlas Corp Fish Rubber Excello Aircraft Hudson Bay Pennroad and Wright Hargreaves flat to down. Total volume about 66 000 shares versus 121 000 two weeks earlier.

New York Creole Petroleum Gulf Oil International Petroleum Niagara Hudson Power New Jersey Zinc Technicolor American Cyanamid Atlas Corporation Fish Rubber Excello Aircraft Hudson Bay Pennroad Wright Hargreaves

Baltimore Livestock Prices Reported by U S Dept of Agriculture

Baltimore livestock market showed cattle steady to strong versus Friday with mid range steers about 7.35 to 8.10 and yearlings up to 8.60. Hogs rose with good and choice weights 149 to 210 pounds up to 10.80 to 11.55. sheep and lambs fell modestly with lambs about 1.00 lower and ewes mostly 25 lower.

Baltimore U. S

Grain quotes and prices in Toledo market report

Toledo grain prices show Wheat No 2 red at 9 4% 9 14 percent range and No 8 red at around 8 0 9% while Corn No 2 yellow quotes 6 2 and No 3 yellow 6 0 1 4. Oats No 2 white 27 44 and No 8 white 24 29 percent. Transit billing attached cites small above track quotations for Wheat Corn Oats and unchanged for barley.

Toledo

Poultry and Egg Prices Steady Amid Mixed Grain Market

New York markets report live poultry steady with roosters at 14 cents and dressed poultry mostly unchanged. Eggs hold firm at 33 179, with mixed colors and premiums showing slight variations. some quotations for special packs, standards, and duck eggs remain unchanged.

New York Express

Dramatize It A New York Store And Meat Packing Company

Henry Ward Beecher used a mock slave auction to show slavery issues while a New York department store dramatized address accuracy to reduce mislabels. A meat packing firm invited students to observe markets to demonstrate supply and demand and correct public opinion about its pricing and practices.

Henry Ward Beecher Plymouth Church Brooklyn New York

Crystal Colored News Pilgrim Baptist Church Schedule

At Pilgrim Baptist Church the schedule lists Sunday school at 9 30 with W G Hill as superintendent and preaching at 11 and 7 30 led by pastor Rev E G Holcomb. Also noted are Monday board meeting Wednesday prayer service and Friday general church meeting.

Pilgrim Baptist W. G. Hill E. G. Holcomb

Entertaining at Dinner and Local Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lattawhite hosted dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hill Rev. and Mrs. 8. F. Foster and children Nannie and Jessie Foster Elder Garfield Ferguson and Alex Hairston attended Pulaski Sunday school convocation. Bluefield air show attendees included Sandy Miller Neema Smith Rev. and Mrs. 8. F. Foster Mrs. James Hill Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hill and Mrs. Fannie Robinson. Mrs. Fannie Robinson of McComas visited Tuesday. A Page of Roseville Va. was a business visitor Tuesday. Potatoes grown in Koyukuk Alaska contain ten percent solid content. When cooked they have a tough skin with a white lining.

Charlie Lattawhite W. G. Hill 8. F. Foster Nannie and Jessie Foster Garfield Ferguson Alex Hairston Pulaski Bluefield Sandy Miller Neema Smith Page Roseville, Va Koyukuk Alaska

Religious Services And Anniversary Observed At Local Churches

News Of The Colored People lists Holy Communion and Sunday School at Bland street Genoa avenue with morning worship at eleven. Rev Arthur Mitchell of Blake Chapel A M E Zion to preach for Junior rewardess board at three. A C EB League at seven and evening worship at eight with subject The Foe The girt The Flight. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH Missionary society programs at 3 pm and Monday 7:30 pm Rev Wright with choir from Bluefield W Va. First Baptist invited. Missionaries mark first anniversary of president Mrs Chassie Jackson. Rev J A Palmer pastor.

Bland Street Genoa Avenue Arthur Mitchell Blake Chapel A. M. E. Zion A. C. EB. League Robert L. Parker Tabernacle Baptist Church the Missionary Society Wright First Baptist Church of Bluefield W. Va Chassie Jackson J. A. Palmer

Sunday church schedule with Carey as superintendent

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with George A W Carey as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m. Communion administration Christian Endeavor at 630 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 p m.

George A. W. Carey Christian Endeavor

Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Local Church

Sunday School at 9 45 a m chaired by J H Saunders superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m led by the star with junior choir providing music. Evening service at 7 30 p m by Pastor J A Palmer senior choir to furnish music. Report to state rally today. Sunday collection totaled 216 20 dollars.

Blake Chapel A.M.E. Church Sunday schedule with sermons

Blake Chapel A M E Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Eva George as superintendent Morning worship at 11 o clock Varick Christian Endeavor Society meets at 630 p m Evening service at 745 p m Both sermons delivered by Pastor Rev Arthur Mitchell Visitors welcome.

Eva George Varick Christian Endeavor Society Arthur Mitchell

Revival Meeting Opens at 301 Pulaski Street

A revival gathering begins June 7, 1936 at 301 Pulaski Street conducted by Elder Flemings from Greenville North Carolina. Held under the guidance of Pastor Elder Flemings invites all to attend.

Pulaski Street Felmings Greenville N. C Elder Flemings

Revival Services Begin With Sunday School Variant

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by W J McCue superintendent revival services start today preaching at 11 45 a m 3 and 8 p m by Elder J M Dickey of Mt Vernon NY public invited Bishop T J Cox pastor.

W. J. McCue J. M. Dickey Mt. Vernon N. Y T. J. Cox

Weekend church schedule at Bedford and Peek streets

Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with Deacon C Hill as superintendent. At 11 20 a m Rev Q A Connally leads services. 6 p m B Y P A hour. 7 30 p m evening worship by Rev Connally. Wednesday prayer meeting and visitors are welcome.

Bedford and Peek Street Unday C. Hill Q. A. Connally Connally

Pleasant Sunday Service at Princeton Church of God in Christ

The Church of God in Christ on Lewis Street Princeton invites all to a 3 o'clock Sunday service. Visitors from the Bluefield church will attend and Bishop F Kyle will deliver the sermon with Elder J M Tiffany serving as minister.

Church OF God IN Christ Pentecostal Lewis Street Princeton Bluefield F. Kyle J. M. Tiffany

Sunday church services invite all at 200 Wilson Street

Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 45 a m sunshine band at 2 p m P W W at 6 30 p m preaching at 8 p m with Bishop Co F Kyle to attend Elder N T Thomas ministers extends cordial invitation to all

Church OF God IN Christ Wilson Street Sunshine Band Co. F. Kyle N. T. Thomas

Jones Street Christian Church Services and Schedule

Jones Street Christian Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m with Charles Thompson as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m by Rev P B Carter. Special 3 p m service led by Rev G M Dickerson with choir from Tazewell Va. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Cordial invitation to all worship.

Charles Thompson P. B. Carter G. M. Dickerson Tazewell Christian Endeavor

First Baptist Church Weekly Services

Sunday school starts 9:30 with Andrew Walker as Superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Rev. T B Wright is pastor. Midweek prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

First Baptist Sunday School Ndrew Walker T. B. Wright

United Holy Church Bible School and Sermons Schedule

The United Holy Church announces Bible school at 9 30, sermon at 11 a m and 8 p m by Pastor Rev Mrs Mary L Glenn. Y P H A meets at 6 30 pm with prayer Tuesday night. public invited.

United Holy Church Bible School Mary L. Glenn

Epworth League Meeting At John Stewart M B Church

The Epworth League will convene this evening at 6 30 with social time from 6 to 6 30 and league from 6 50 to 7 30 The discussion topic is City and Country Miss Richardson a Bluefield State Teachers College graduate will be the principal speaker The all her star chorus will perform all young men and adults are invited.

Epworth League John Stewart M. B Richardson Bluefield State Teachers College All Her Star Chorus

Playground Activities Opens With Dual Neighborhood Playgrounds

The recreation center ends a successful term and starts The Playground Activities with two sites. The North Side playground is directed by Mrs. Eula Mitchell and the South Side by William Hairston. Boys and girls across the city are urged to join in at their nearby playground.

Eula Mitchell William Hairston

Sunday School at Roach Shields Home on Bowers Street

Sunday school gathers at 10 a m at 131 Bowers Street home of Mrs Jen netta Thompson with Roach Shields as superintendent. The item notes location and leadership for the Bowers Street Sunday school program.

Bowers Street Jennetta Thompson Roach Shields

Sabbath School and Evening Service at Local Church

Sabbath school at 9 30 with James Davis as superintendent Sherman Clark of Roseville W Va will supervise activities in the absence of the superintendent Morning worship at 10 45 with Mr Jones playing music from Pietro Vons Communitu Mass for the prelud offertory and pasilude Choir adds Miss Johnnie M Smith and Miss Elizabeth Scales from Bluefield State Teacher College Evening service at 7 46 lasting 50 minutes Rev A E Mitchell minister Public invited to attend this friendly church Miss Marie Gwynn and Mrs Louise Hardnett hosted Emma Clay of Sewickley Pa with mutual friends and neighbors at a recent gathering

James Davis Sherman Clark Roseville W. Va Mr. Jones Pietro Vons Londonderry Barnaby Johnnie M. Smith Elizabeth Scales Bluefield State

Shower honors Mrs Gene Jones at Missionary society meeting

Mrs Dorothy Bell hosted the Missionary society of the Community M B church, with Mrs Eugene Davis in charge of the business session. Mrs Gene W Jones was honored with a shower as refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Hubert Smith, Mr and Mrs Henry Bell, Rev and Mrs Charles Davis, Mrs Virginia Fitzgerald, and others.

Dorothy Bell Missionary Society of the Community M. HB Eugene Davis Gene W. Jones Hubert Smith Henry Bell Charles Davis Virginia Fitzgerald Coles Louise Hardnett Addis Branson Grace McCollum

Local families report visits and illnesses in Columbus area

Thomas White of Columbus visits his sister Mrs Emma Johnson and her daughter Mra uth Mathney on Sinclair street. James Davis of Silver Ridge remains ill at home with slight grevement. Rev John Williams and wife move in with Mrs Mary Fooe on Sinclair street as First Baptist church sponsors a rally. Mrs Marie Rutherford plans a body contest at the Baptist church Monday evening. Mrs Lillie Mitchell improves at home on West Water street. Louise Morgan is a house guest of Miss Lorrenia Sayer in Abbs Valley. Arthur Mitchell, William Davis, Elizabeth Scales, Johnnie Smith, Margaret Branson and Stores college students are home for the summer visiting relatives.

Thomas White Columbus Ohio Emma Johnson Mra Uth Mathney Sinclair Street James Davis Silver Ridge First Baptist Church John Williams Mary Fooe Marie Rutherford Baptist Church Lillie Mitchell West Water Street Louise Morgan Lorrenia Sayer Abbs Valley Arthur Mitchell William Davis Elizabeth Scales Johnnie Smith Margaret Branson Stores College

Forest fires quenched in West Virginia reports

Charleston dispatch says forest officials state West Virginia woods are free of fires for the first time in weeks. District foresters had not reported all fires burning on tracts under 80 or 40 acres as measures cooled.

Charleston W. Va D. B. Griffin West Virginia Griffin

West Virginia circle of Woman's Missionary Society met in Amonate

The West Virginia circle of the Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. J. L. Agnew’s home with leader Mrs. J. B. Vernon. The program centered on friendship with talks by several members, Bible study by Mrs. J. O. Hall, and business led by Mrs. B. G. Bird. New treasurer Mrs. Mylie Lowman appointed. one new member Mrs. Wylie White and visitor Betsy Frederick. Next meeting set for July at Mrs. C. E. Brewster and Mrs. J. O. Hall’s home.

Amonate West Virginia The Woman's Missionary Society J. L. Agnew J. B. Vernon Vernon B. G. Bird J. O. Hall Brewster Mylie Lowman Wylie Lowman J. C. Hall J. L. Agner J. B. Johnson EB. Brewster Wylie White Betsy Frederick C. EB. Brewster

Birthday Party Honors Hildred House At Home

Mrs. J W House hosted a Friday party for her daughter Hildred House on her thirteenth birthday. Guests included Ruth Bell Mildred Hundley Martha Zelasky Angeline Bredmont Dolly Robinson Boots Bonengalione Margaret Lowman Margaret Stinson Marie Bird and others with games contests and music and a variety of gifts and refreshments.

J. W. House Hildred House Ruth Bell Mildred Hundley Martha Zelasky Angeline Bredmont Dolly Robinson Boots Bonengalione Margaret Lowman Margaret Stinson Marie Bird Fred Stinson Harr Lyon Rego Bredmont Eugene Hall Willard Lowman Lawrence Meade Jean Cyphers

Birthday Party for Clyde Hall Celebrated on Lawn

A Friday afternoon party on Mrs. J. O. Hall’s lawn celebrated Clyde Hall’s ninth birthday with games and candy favors. Sister Mrs. M. Lowman helped entertain. ice cream and cake were served to a group of young guests including Mabel Brotherton Johnny Ronca galione Evelyn Lowman and Clyde Hall among others. Clyde received gifts from attendees.

J. O. Hall Clyde Mrs. M. Lowman Mabel Brotherton Johnny Roncagalione Evelyn Lowman Lois Lambert Dotty Brotherton Eddie Nash Frank Lowman Bubbes Roncagalione Clyde Hall Rodney Brewster Betty Roncagalione Billie Ross J. T. Mathews Hermeth Stone Bernard Bradley Edwin Bird Sylvia Vernon Willard Lowman Eugene Hall James Bell Jean Cyphers

Jacksons announce birth of Wycliff Charles

Dr and Mrs W I Jackson announce the birth of a son on June 2 at Richmond hospital. The infant has been named Wycliff Charles.

W. ©. Jackson

Methodist church school to stage Sunday program

The Methodist church school will present a program at the church on Sunday June 14. About one hundred children, coached by Mrs J O Hall Mrs Paul Brown Mrs Doughton and Mrs Sizemore, will participate. An impressive community event of the summer is anticipated with a large audience expected.

Methodist Church School J. O. Hall Paul Brown Doughton Sizemore

Local Students and Visitors Share Summer Break News

Edward Cassell of Berea College spends vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs R E Cassell. Mrs J W House and daughters Edith and Mildred visit relatives near Lebanon. Edward Vernon returns Tuesday from Romney where he attended school the past winter. He is met at Kenova by his mother Mrs J B

Edward Cassell Berea College R. E. Cassell J. W. House Edith Mildred Lebanon Edward Vernon Romney Kenova J. B

Local social notes from Vernon and neighboring towns

Vernon and sister Miss Sadie Vernon Mrs M B Mangus of Rolfe visit relatives in Vernon. Mrs Bird and Mr Bird host, Mrs J O Hall visited Mrs Strong in War. Mrs RH Shrader ill at home. Wade Lowman family from Bishop visit J B Vernon. Grace Lyons visiting relatives at Keystone. John Drossec family visiting Gary. Edna Billips and daughter Lornee visit Saltville Virginia. Beulah Ball treated at Bluefield sanitarium. Gladys Lyon left for Athens to attend Concord State teacher college this summer.

Gary Edna Billips Lornee Saltville Beulah Ball Bluefield Sanitarium Gladys Lyon Athens Concord State

Girls and Circles Meet in Raven Community Notes

In Raven West Virginia on June 6 Circle No. 3 of the Presbyterian church gathered at Mrs Charles Caseys home for an engaging program led by Mrs Roy Reedy with devotional by Mrs Gussie Davis. Six members and one visitor attended. The Girls circle of the Christian church met with Miss Florence White. The Presbyterian Bible school concluded its term with a commencement program greatly enjoyed.

Girls’ Circle of Christian Church Florence White Bible School Presbyterian Church

Young Miss Sophronia Howell Becomes Raven Visitor

Miss Sophronia Howell of Hot Springs Ark arrived in Raven Monday to stay several weeks as a house guest of Mr and Mrs George Robinson. Also noted are Mrs W A Seawell and son’s trip to Richmond and Mrs Earl Steele’s family visit to Saltville Va. Henry Robinett and Ken Maynard were visitors in Tazewell Thursday.

Sophronia Howell Hot Springs Ark Raven George Robinson W. A. Seawell Richmond Earl Steele Saltville Henry Robinett Ken Maynard Tazewell

Rain Revival Brings Hope to Burke’s Garden Community

In Burke's Garden Virginia a light rain eases frost damage from Friday night with wheat mostly unharmed. J Moss rehits fields. Evangelist Tusing begins meetings Monday assisted by Hewit with nightly sessions and a vocational Bible school the following week. Local residents Meek Greaver Gose family arrivals and business deals noted. Burkes Garden Mills overhauled and ready to mill flour from wheat as timber traders Kindrick Jones buy timber from W L Davis. Germany builds a sister ship to the Hindenburg amid third ship plans.

Burke Tusing Sarah Catherine Meek Fredericksburg Eleanor Greaver Greensboro N. C Marie Gose Bristol J. P. Gose C. J. Gose Mess Kindrick and Jones W. L. Davis Five Oaks Burkes Garden Mills

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