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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
13
Market notes show turkeys and fowl prices with various grades and pack sizes. References to Grade A large and mediums with dozens per case, Roanoke delivery, and farm delivery details indicate current live-area market activity and prices for roosters and hens.
The Associated wholesale price index for staple lines fell to 77.41, down from prior week readings. The report notes week over week decreases with the average index around 190.37 to 1770 in older figures, reflecting softer prices across staples.
The June 6 1986 cash position lists deposits 5,970,000 047 withdrawals 990,300,098 09 and total debt 6,544,925 b0 80X. It notes a debt not subject to the statutory limit and a sale resets 31,796,044,140.59 with fees 240,048.08 included.
Market notes from Chicago listing hogs and cattle with price ranges by class. Hogs include mixed lots at 16.35 to 17.25 per hundred weight. sows and lighter loads shown. Steers, heifers, cows and bulls priced across good to prime categories. salable sheep around 1,000 head.
Fragmentary OCR shows USDA notes on volume and quality of eggs including scores 93 AA 92 A 90 B and 58 56 percent. Mentions Creamery receipts and dates in June with references to sellers Junell Browns and 304-30 walls.
New York stocks rose after a mixed prior dip as investors cited the president’s improving condition described as excellent. The Associated Press index fell briefly then gained about 20 points, with notable increases in GM, Standard Oil NJ, Gulf Oil, and several rail and utility issues.
Grain market update from Baltimore showing June receipts and closing prices for No 2 red winter, with stated receipts and stocks figures for corn, barley, and related commodities. Notes include transit, shipments, and estimated bushels as listed in the day’s market table.
The Chicago grain market shows broad pressure with wheat and corn falling. Soybeans edge lower. oats and lard show mixed futures as traders weigh supply and demand in a volatile session.
Bluefield Kiwanians enjoyed hillbilly entertainment at their weekly luncheon at the West Virginia Hotel presented by two Billy musicians from Wisconsin TV under Bud Kurt and Dec Surratt. Mel Barnett led the program and plans were announced for talks to Welch Ma Toaka and North Fork clubs. Douglas Collins, new N W car distributor, was welcomed as a new member as three Bluefield Kiwanians attend the International Convention in San Francisco.
The U S District Court of the Southern District of West Virginia opens its June term this afternoon with grand jurors to sit at 1 30 p m to review about 40 cases. Petit jurors report June 18 for an estimated six week term.
Westminster Presbyterian Church leaders vote to proceed with a 175000 addition after a whirlwind fundraising drive that pledged 151847, with 100000 raised in a single evening. Plans include ten classrooms, space for Day School, a 400-seat dining hall, youth facilities, parking, and a new permanent building committee led by B O Crow.
City official notes Bluefield residents produce more waste during the Christmas season with no post holidays drop. Extra garbage trucks were needed as collections remained heavy and the trend continued, suggesting increased consumption or waste.
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