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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

10

Meetings Today Across Local Churches and Clubs

The Garden Lover's club holds its regular meeting Friday June 14 at the Carolina Commu president. The Senior Usher board of John Stewart church meets today at 7 30 at Miss Froe 320 Marshall Street. Scott Street Bap church meets tonight at 7 at the church. Jon Street Christian church meets this eve at 7 45 at Mrs Ita Costia High street. The Gideon 300 club of Mount Zion church meets today at 7 at the church.

Garden Lover's Club Carolina Commu John Stewart Church Re Froe Marshall. Street Scott Street Bap Church Jon Street Christian Church Ita Costia High Street Giedon 300 Club The Mount Zionist Church

Miss Anita Stewart Social Note

Miss Anita Stewart daughter of Mrs Lena Hunter appears as a guest in Ohio on Friday with her son Rosie Mason. A separate Silver Tea by the Debbora club of Mount Zion church at Mrs Alma Perdue’s Baldwin avenue home on Sunday June 10 featured a short musical and refreshments served by Mrs Perdue and Mrs Mamie Dixon to noted guests.

Anita Stewart Lena Hunter Ohio Rosie Mason Debbora Club Mount Zion Church Alma Perdue Baldwin Avenue Prt Tabb Mamie Dixon Janie Johnson Mary Lowe Emma Tebb Alma Adams W. O. Moore Pauline Douglas Bettye Cawthorne Minnie Thomas Clara Wheeler

Baptist church event details incomplete

A local Baptist church will hold a program with Seven Melody Kids at 8:00 p.m. at the church, but the event description is incomplete.

Melody Kids to perform Friday at Genoa School

The Melody Kids will present a musical program Friday night at 8 o clock in Genoa School. The event is sponsored by the Carolina Community Home.

Melody Kids Genoa Amn Carolina Community Home

Melody Kids to Perform at Mt Zion Baptist Church

The Melody Kids of Huntington present a musical program at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Thursday at 8 pm. The group of thirteen will perform spirituals classical semi pop and features one of West Virginia’s youngest trios. Trained by Miss Denda Farrow Bluefield State College student.

Melody Kids Huntington Mt. Zion Baptist Church West Virginia Denda Farrow Bluefield State

Loyalty Day service at 11 with Irene Moats speaker

A Loyalty Day program will be held all day at the Baptist church. The morning service starts at 11 o clock with Mrs Irene Moats addressing the crowd. Moats is a Bluefield State College faculty member and former WV State Teachers association president.

Irene Moats Bluefield State Teacher's College

Rites for Mrs Morton Held at John Stewart Church

Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Lee Morton who died Tuesday evening at 301 Ellis Street will be held at 2 30 this afternoon at John Stewart Church. Rev Robert C Jones will officiate. She is survived by her husband James Morton and two daughters Mrs Sawana Davis and another daughter. The body may be viewed at the church from 1 30 to 2 30. Pallbearers are James Anderson George Marshall A W Brown Emmittalker Mason W Robinson M R White Milton Byard and Andrew Wale.

Morton Mary Lee Morton Ellis Street John Stewart Rebert’c . Jones James Morton Sawana Davis John James Anderson George Marshall A. W. Brown Emmittalker Mason W. Robinson M. R. White Milton Byard Andrew Wale

Treasury ad reports large fiscal balances and debt totals

An itemized Treasury notice lists a gross debt of 42 793 213 235 63 dollars and a decrease from the previous day. It details a net balance near 1 964 309 810 33 dollars, including work balance 1 237 739 062 70 dollars and customs receipts 9 273 681 68 dollars for the month. It notes expenditures 8 823 458 469 56 dollars and an excess of 3 511 141 252 37 dollars with gold assets at 19 362 182.

the Treasury

Government bonds rise as market frees wartime gains

New York government bonds advance after war era shifts. The market tallies transactions totaling 6,336,300 dollars in face value as investors react to easing tensions and adjust holdings.

New York

New York Stock Exchange Quotations Note By Abbott Paine Members

Abbott Proctor and Paine members of the New York Stock Exchange report quotations and notes from the exchange and other principal markets. Included are figures and references to firms such as 60 Raleigh 61 and Ames and Mann managing in 1800 era listings.

Abbott, Proctor and Paine New York Stock Exchange Raleigh

Foreign exchange markets brief in New York

The free British pound fell about 2 percent as London cables hint at moves to eliminate the unit in the local market. Closing rates showed Canada at 60.12 U. S. cents, Britain demand not quoted, with various other currencies listed as per the report.

New York London Great Britain Canada U. S Finland France Italy Japan Hongkong Shanghai

Baltimore Livestock Market Report Summary

Baltimore market notes cows and bulls selling steady with fat cows 5.50 to 6.75 and top canners 5.70. Good 170 to 210 pound cattle quoted around 70, abs 470, 8.28. Sheep bid activity weak with lambs 50 or more lower. few bids on lambs.

Baltimore U. & Dept

Pittsburgh Produce Prices Almanac Parcel Notes

Pittsburgh Produce Market summary lists fruit and vegetable prices with varieties and bids. Apples steady with New Baldwins at 1.75 to 2.00 per basket, potatoes 39 cars, Alabama Bliss Triumphs at 1.75 to 2.00, Carolina Cobbler 1.50 to 1.75, butter steady with nearby tubs and standard scores, eggs and poultry unchanged.

Pittsburgh

Chicago Grain Market Mixed as Buy Interest Dims

Chicago grain prices drifted lower with wheat about half the prior day's gain faded, oats and rye slipping, and lard futures showing slight moves as domestic crop conditions and the international situation weighed on sentiment.

Chicago

Bond quotes for New York on June 12

Market notes show 3.5 percent bonds trading at 106.11 with price ranges from 49 to 55 and session highs around 43 to 40. Demand indicates steady liquidity as investors monitor Mtg 3s and other government issues.

New York

Dry goods trade in New York shows mixed demand

Demand centered in print cloths with active rayon fabrics and sports weaves. Silk dealings remained inactive. Woolen piece goods sold briskly for fall delivery to both men and women, reflecting varied market activity.

Pittsburgh Livestock Prices Steady As Hogs/Ranges Shift

Pittsburgh June 12 salable hogs 200 to 300 head up 10 cents with 160 to 220 lb at 5.25 to 5.60 and 220 to 260 lb at 5.25 to 5.60. cattle 25 head steady with steers good to choice 10.00 to 11.00, medium 8.00 to 11.00, spring lambs 11.00. Cheeses 2.50 to 3.50, clipped cows 4.00 to 4.50.

Pittsburgh

Chicago Livestock Prices From June 12 Report

U S Department figures show salable cattle and hogs with uneven gains and losses. Hog top at 5.40 per hundred pounds with some underweights around 4.25. Cattle salable range 8.00 to 11.10 with few steers near 10.50 and prime bulls down roughly 15. The report notes top bull trends and mixed results across weights and categories.

U. S. Dept

Stocks Rise as Bonds Move in Mixed Markets

Stocks climbed briskly on news tied to the national rearmament push, with gains of four to nine points. Oil, steel, and other major groups advanced, while grains and hogs showed mixed to higher moves amid uneven demand and price shifts across commodities.

New York Wiki Jane United States Srandera Oil Ohio

New York Poultry Market Report June Prices

New York dairy and poultry prices list butter and creamery grades with premiums, extras, and standards. Notable figures include 27% premiums for nearby creamery, 21% to 26% for extra specials, and Pacific coast whites showing 27% premium in June with various medium and grade classifications.

New York Pacific Coast

Army Plane Damaged Near Beckley During Storm

A West Virginia thunderstorm damaged an Army plane near Beckley as authorities investigated. Col Laster T Miller reported the craft nearly tore apart, while crew members struggled with the aircraft’s main door and debris. The incident occurred while the plane was flying over the Beckley area.

Beckley Dayton West Virginia B. K. Yount Carr c the Mountains W. S Laster T. Miller Diane

Public Sale Notice for Farm Equipment in Bland County

Notice of public sale for June 11 1040 at 2 99 pm at J D Cum farm Dry Fork Bland County Virginia. Auction of 1 team horses 2 plows 1 set of harness 1 saddle and a few blacksmith shop items. Cash under 10 dollars or note with approved security due three months after as Stowers administrator of J D Cumiford deceased.

J. D. Cum Dry Fork Bland County Virginia Stowers J.D. Cumiford

Fiduciary Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries

Notice to creditors and beneficiaries of Sublette Jr to exhibit claims, due or not, at his office for settlement. The document requests all claimants to reflect and present their evidence accordingly.

Sublette, Jr Tor

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