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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1947
Page
5
The American Legion's 10th Mountaineer boys state opens in Jackson's Mill W Va for 325 high school juniors. The week centers on a governor election and a full slate of officers as the legislature meets, laws are passed, and the supreme court reviews them. The event mirrors real government in a hands on civic curriculum.
A fragment notes that during high water seasons the largest riverboats can travel up to 2,000 miles to Iquitos Peru. It also claims sunspots are tornadoes lasting as long as 18 months.
A birthday party was held Friday evening by Mt Zion Junior choir and guests at 107 Peck Street to honor Ms John Daniel Muncy. Refreshments and a coconut cake were served along with gifts as friends expressed thanks for condolences and support during bereavement.
A fragment lists Mrs W F Nowlin and the choir with Mrs Paul Woods and Mr Aaron ee as pallbearers along with Mrs W Browne Dan Cooper Mrs Claude Woods and Miss Mary Coleman. Signed Q A Connally and Children.
The Deborah club met last week at Mrs. Maggie Martin’s home. Guest speaker Mrs. Victora Easley addressed Home and Church Cooperation. Thirty five guests attended and dinner was served.
The Christian Service department conducts weekly services at the Carolina Community Home with Miss Ruby Young Mrs Katherine Howard Robert Austin and Mrs Bernice Sheer leading. The Monday program is planned by Mrs Mary.
Miss Elvira Elizabeth Nelson marries Staff Sergeant Charles Ralph Vest on May 31 in Columbus Ohio. Rev H F Hairston presided. They will reside at 459 Galloway Avenue, Columbus. Troop 4 Girl Scouts meets Monday at 6 at Scott Street Baptist Church. A citywide Arch of God in Christ program features church choirs and local singing groups this afternoon at 3.
Chicago on June 7 saw heavy selling sweep through wheat as traders reacted to rapid price declines and broader market weakness. The session featured sharp moves and liquidation across futures, signaling renewed supply pressure in the grain pits.
Wheat and corn futures moved lower in late trading as orders flowed in on the Board of Trade. Cash wheat quotes showed declines with No 2 yellow corn around 2.11 to 2.10 percent, oats and malting feeds mixed in the market activity.
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