Fear of Steel Strike Eases Stock Market Rises
New York markets closed the week with a quiet advance as fear of a steel strike abated. Major shares including Standard Statistes and American Can gained 1 to 2 points while transfers topped 576 thousand. Wheat and cereals eased, and Westinghouse Air Brake fell on a dividend cut to 12 ½ cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Statistes Company
American Can
J. L Case
Bthlehem Steel
American Telephone
Santa Fe
Eastman Kodak
Beechnut Packing
National Lead
Hercules
Westinghouse Air Brake
Local Notables Attend Socials and Family News in Beckley
Social notes from Beckley list gatherings and travels including Mrs Arthur Mitchell and family illness in Beckley prompting return of James E Mann and others. Visitors include Miss Ernestine Cooper and Miss Mary Rose Fitzhugh from universities, bridal showers, and trips to Eckman Montcalm Dott and Princeton with brief mentions of fishing and visits by Mary Stapleton and Grace Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mitchell
Ada Harrie
Arthur Moody
Montcalm
Ernestine Cooper
University of West Virginia
Cooper
B. P. Early
Grace Thompson
Frank Davis
Beckley
Mary Rees
Celeste Fitzhugh
Donald Fulford
Emory and Henry College
H. L. Warden
Phillips
Wis
B. F. Pinkard
East Radford
Clisby Jannelle
Ernest Morris
Mise Celeste Fitzhugh
Mary Bess Fitzhugh
Louise Harry
G. C. Tabor
Dott
Mary Rose Fitzhugh
Harry
Milo Summers
Harry Bell
Jacqueline Sue
Princeton
Bill Cox
Bond Market Ends Week With Narrow Gains
The bond market closed the week on a cheerful note with narrow trading. Transfers for the brief session totaled $6,273,000 par value, down from $9,441,000 the previous week, signaling moderate activity amid stable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hancock Investments Moves in Appalachian Electric Co Trades
Company B Hancock Investments notes transactions in Appalachian Power Co with preferred stock bought and sold at $6.00 and $7.00.
Market Ticker Shows Mixed U S Security Movements
The Standard Statistics average for 60 domestic corporate issues rose two tenths to 6.7. Several issues held steady while others like Erie, Goodrich, IBM, NYC, Nickel Plate, New Haven and Pennsylvania lines edged up modestly. Government securities showed duller activity with small advances in most issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Statistics Company
American Telephone Collateral Trust
Santa Fe Adjustments
Pennsylvania Power and Light
Chesapeake
Erie
Goodrich
International Telephone
N. Y. Central
Nickel Plate
New Haven
Pennsylvania
Postal Telegraph
United Drug
U. S. Rubber
Western Pacific
United States
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Report
The Treasury reports as of June 14 receipts of 15 665 515 53 dollars and expenditures of 26 111 658 81 dollars leaving a balance of 1 912 673 617 92 dollars. Customs receipts for the month total 10 137 713 02 dollars. For the fiscal year since July 1 receipts total 2 885 062 634 58 dollars and expenditures 6 635 437 202 75 dollars including 3 742 309 692 03 dollars of emergency spending, leaving a net excess of 3 750 374 568 17 dollars. Gold assets are 7 825 772 228 04 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Treasury
Poultry and Eggs Prices Steady in New York Market
New York poultry market reports dressed poultry steady and live poultry barely steady with no quantities. Eggs total 24 152 case numbers unchanged. white eggs marked mediums 19 cents, other whites and all brown unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mountain Still Is Captured Near McComas West Virginia
Deputy Sheriff J B Boyd seized a fifty gallon still on the mountain above McComas in Windmill gap. The owner fled before arrival leaving the operation. Five gallons of liquor and fifty gallons of mash were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McComas
W. Va
J. B. Boyd
Windmill Gap
Minerva Davis Circle Meets at Mrs Davis Home
A meeting of the Minerva Davis circle was convened at the home of Mrs. Davis with members discussing upcoming events and community activities. Attendees and motions were noted for record.
Butter Prices Steady in Chicago Market Report
Butter prices in Chicago on June 16 show steady markets with fresh 93 score at 256 and 25 cents. Quotations include 91 at 23 percent, 90 at 28 percent, 89 at 22 percent, and 88 at 22 percent with Centralized carrots listing 90 at 24 percent and 89 at 22 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baltimore livestock market report with varied prices
Baltimore livestock prices show cattle mostly steady with slaughter steers 7.00 to 8.00, cows 2.50 to 4.50, bulls 2.50 to 3.00, calves and vealers mixed, hogs steady with 140 to 160 pounds at 4.75 to 5.00, sheep and lambs 8.00 to 9.50 for spring lambs, ewes and lighter weights listed with wide ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Curb Market Shows Moderate Gains Amid Thin Trading
New York June 16 curb market turnover reached about 139000 shares, up from 117000 last Saturday. Electric Bond and Share, American Gas and Electric, National Power and Life, and Utility Power and Light preferred rose 1 to 8 points. Great Atlantic and Pacific and others saw 1 to 4 point gains with a mixed mining list and most favorites edging higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Gas and Electric
National Power and Life and Utility
Power and Light Preferred
Great Atlantic and Pacific
Sherwin Williams
Humble Oil
Gulf Oil and Aluminum Company of America
Government bonds market report notes final prices
New York government bonds list closing figures with Liberty 3%6 at 32 47, First 4%48 at 32 47, Treasury 4%8 at 47 52, Fed Farm Mtg 3%6 at 64 101.30 and Home Owners Loan 4s at 51 101.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty
the Treasury
Fed Farm
Jersey City Livestock Market Report Summary
State Dept of Agriculture notes Jersey City livestock prices with cattle at 1,420 head direct and 1,730 vealers including 1,630 direct. Vealers easier. lambs at 4,980 with 4,330 direct. hogs 1,570 with 1,640 direct. Market sharply higher. 182 lb hogs averaged 6.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
State Dept. of Agr
New York
Grain prices slip on light demand in Chicago trade
Chicago grain markets eased in quiet trading as lack of speculative demand allowed prices to fall. Wheat closed about 4% lower from the previous session, corn down around 13% and oats 4% lower, with provisions slipping as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Italian visit for Basconi family at old home
Elo Basconi and his mother Mrs. A Basconi left New York on Saturday to visit their former home in Italy. The father Mr Basconi had departed two years earlier and died about six miles from their home. They plan to visit his grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo Basconi
A. Basconi
New York
Italy
Mr. Basconi
Party Honors Miss Irene Tabor of Bluefield
Miss Nell Poindexter hosted a Friday evening party in honor of guest Miss Irene Tabor of Bluefield. Dancing and games kept attendees lively with refreshments served to a list of guests including Miss Elizabeth Evans and others from Eckman and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Poindexter
Irene Tabor
Bluefield
Elizabeth Evans
Lounise Gilmore
Ella Mangus
Alma Lovern
June Edwards
Anne Caffee
Eckman
Mary Stapleton
Virginia Gilmore
Ruby Lee Matson
Elmer Murphy
John Kelly
Edwin Stapleton
Johnnie Beccrest
Miro Basconi
James Williams
Revival at Thomas Memorial Church Sees Many Conversions
During a revival campaign at Thomas Memorial Church about twenty conversions were reported as Rev. Vance Ross delivered powerful sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Memorial Church
Vance Ross
Reverend Hershel Abshire to Enter Holston Conference
The Rev. Hershel Abshire and his bride from New York and Bluefield visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Abshire along with Mrs. J. R. Rollins and Mrs. Tabor of Washington. Abshire will enter Holston conference at Bluefield in October. he is brother to Bob Abshire and Rollins is his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel Abshire
New York
Bluefield
J. R. Rollins
Tabor
Washington
Bob Abshire
Abshire
Holston
Rollins
Eugene Stevens Birthday Party At Stevens Home
A birthday party for Eugene Stevens marked his sixth birthday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs K J Stevens. Guests included Eddie Goodwin Jacquline Watson Randall Watson Betty Jean White and many others with Hattie Galiher Frances Moody Beulah Mangus and Georgia Gaither assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Stevens
Mra
K. J. Stevens
Eugene
Eddie Goodwin
Jacquline
Randall Watson
Betty Jean White
Hubert Thompson
Hisworth Mangus
Betty Jean Moody
Martha Mitchell
Billy June Scott
Ruby Borich
Ramona Neal
Jane and
Anne Saunders
Dorothy Walker
J. D
Bobby Hash
Betty Jean Pennington
Jewell Ray Stevens
Hattie Galither
Frances Moody
Beulah Mangus
Georgia Gaither
Thames Memorial church group to meet Wednesday
The Woman's Missionary Society of Thames Memorial church plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the church. Mrs. C V Bird will lead devotionals for the Pinnacle circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Harrie
A. Moody
A. Goodwin
O. E. Mangus
A. P. Thompson
W. C. Edwards
Hancock
Mre
James Grainger
Crystal
W. M
Woman’s Missionary Society of Thames Memorial Church
C. V. Bird
Pinnacle Circle
Births Reported for June Daughters and Sons
Mr and Mrs Basil Clyburn welcomed a daughter Joyce Anne on June 4 with mother Virginia Phillips. A son arrived June 8 to Mr and Mrs Boyd Munsey. Dallas Blane born June 10 to Mr and Mrs Cletis Vaughn. A son to Mr and Mrs Albert Perkins June 15. An error corrected for the Purdy son name Eddie Marvin instead of Edward Melvin. Luther Graham and wife named their eight pound daughter June 14, Tline Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Clyburn
Joyce Anne
Virginia Phillips
Boyd Munsey
Cletis Vaughn
Dallas Blane
Albert Perkins
Edward Purdy
Eddie Marvin
Edward Melvin
Luther Graham
Tline Joyce
Personal notes from Athens and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs W B Ivynton and son Harold of Athens visited Dr and Mrs J S Ayers and others at Eggles. Miss Olivia Riddle stayed with friends at Jenkin Jones. Attendees of the funeral at Beckley and burial in Charleston are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Ivynton
Harold
Athens
Sunny
Ayers
John Parcell
Thomas Parcell
James Parcell
Eggles
Olivia Riddle
Jenkin Jones
Beckley
Charleston
Bramwell Masons elect officers for coming year
Bramwell chapter No. 15 R. A. M. held its regular convocation and elected and installed officers for the year starting July 1. Named were high priest Andrew Frazier and others including king C. F. Williams scribe G B Mays captain of the host T R Yeater and several veil masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell
W. Va
Andrew Frazier
King
C. F. Williams
G. BE
Mays
T. R. Yeater
Guy W. Nisewander
Royal Arch
W. H. Foard
J. T. Wilson
G. L. Otey
J. F. Thornton
A. L. Poteet
Presbyterian Church Holds Services and Classes
The Presbyterian church under Rev. W. H. Foard schedules Sunday school and Woman's Bible class at 9 46 in the Masonic hall, a 1 o'clock Men's Bible class, church services at 11 am and 7 30 pm with the pastor preaching, morning music, a Young People's meeting at 6 45 this evening, and a Wednesday 7 30 pm mid week Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. H. Foard
Masonic Hall
Quilting Party Finishes the "Friendship" Quilt at Mrs Tabor’s
Gircle No 1 held a quilting party at the home of Mrs S W Tabor on Wednesday and completed the "Friendship" quilt. The play Here Comes Charlie will be shown in McComas until June 26 when Mrs Owen's class presents it. It recently drew a crowd in Keystone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gircle No. 1
Mre. S. W. Tabor
Charlie
McComas
Mre. Owell
Keystone
Winter visitors and locals span travels and visits
Mr and Mrs C K Cumby and family drove to Pembroke Sunday. Miss Helen Perry arrives to spend the summer with her Wil liam and Mary student family. Mrs D J Sexton visited her Hunting ton mother. Mrs M R Walker and Francis OBrien were in Princeton and at County Welfare board. Hedley Craft family guests. Hodges from Rocky Mount with Mrs M T Hall and Bluefield visits. Winyard Maxey ill but out. Haynes family of Detroit left for Stone Ky to visit N Brooks. Rev H B Jamison of Winter Haven Fla will visit Stockdale family for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. KE. Cumby
Leonard Boley
Richard
Pembroke
Helen Perry
J. B. Perry
Miss Perry
William and Mary
D. J. Sexton
Huntington
M. R. Walker
Francis O'Brien
Princeton
Walker
County Welfare Board
Richard Haynes
Detroit
Stone
Mass meeting set to elect delegates for Ninth District GOP convention
Pearisburg Virginia June 16 mass meeting at the court house Saturday June 23 at 2 PM to elect delegates and alternates to the Ninth District Republican convention in Bristol June 30 to nominate a congressional candidate. Several local residents attend and visit, with notes on local events and hospital updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearisburg
Court House
Bristol
Nurse Resigns to Take Tampa District Supervisor Post
Mrs. E. A. Conquest tuberculosis field nurse for Giles and Floyd counties resigns to become supervising nurse of a Tampa district. She departs Friday for the new job after filing resignation with the state department of health. Miss Kate Wheeler of Richmond arrives to fill the vacated post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Conquest
Giles and Floyd
Tampa
Florida
Bank of Giles County Chief Named to State Banker Council
Co. A. Lucas president of Bank of Giles County returned from Norfolk where he attended the state bankers convention. He was honored by the convention by being placed on the executive council as the sole southwest banker selected for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Lucas
Bank of
Giles County
Norfolk
Lucas
Teen Jennie Lang Dies in St Elizabeths Hospital
Jennie Lang aged 17 daughter of Harvey Lang of near Newport died Tuesday morning at St Elizabeths hospital. Burial took place at Hoge's store on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Lang
Harvey Lang
Newport
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Hoge’s
Fire destroys Dalton Chevrolet on highway near Rich Creek
Jim Dalton a local mail carrier returning from Princeton left his Chevrolet sedan with car trouble on the roadside last Thursday night near Rich Creek. Overnight vandals stripped tires and parts and then set the car on fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dalton
Rich Creek
Dr. Dalton
Princeton
Beauty Pageant Finals Draw 45 Entrants in Narrows
Commander Creed B Taylor of Giles county post 68 American Legion announced a beauty pageant with 45 entrants from county businesses held in Narrows on Thursday evening June 14. Contestants wore evening gowns and were judged by out of town judges. Miss Nancy Snidow of Pembroke won a loving cap and a free trip to Lynchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creed B. Taylor
Giles County
American Legion
Narrows
Nancy Snidow
Pembroke
Lynchburg
Giles County school board invites bids for pupil transport
At the regular meeting the Giles County School Board calls for bids on transporting pupils and teachers for four years starting July 2, 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles County School Board
Pedigos Visit Salem Relatives Weekend Departure
Mrs. W. D. Pedigo left Friday to spend the weekend with relatives in Salem. Mrs. Rodney Miller and daughter Mary Ann and Miss Doris Miller are staying locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Pedigo
Salem
Rodney Miller
Mary Ann
Doris Miller
Emory and Henry assembly notes social visits
The report lists guests and visitors from multiple towns attending events and hospital stays. Notable mentions include Miss Margaret Coffman of Risonburn, Miss Katherine Painter of Rim—ead, and Dr. W. C. Ca ndill and Carroll spending days in Cleveland, Ohio. Local hospital treatments include Ri mead and Ripviomest.
Miss Violet and Meryleen Bailey Host Wiener Roast
Miss Violet Bailey and Miss Meryleen Bailey entertained with a wiener roast at the ball grounds on Saturday evening in Rock West Virginia. Attendees included Ruby Hardin Bernice Shutt Catherine Parks Gladys Mamie Vaughan Ann West Roy Farris Alvin Wayne Bailey Buster Parks Lester Vaughan and Lucian Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock. W. Va
Missea Violet
Meryleen Bailey
Ruby Hardin
Bernice Shutt
Catherine Parks
Gladys
Mamie Vaughan
Ann West
Roy Farris
Alvin
Wayne Bailey
Buster Parks
Lester Vaughan
Lucian Bailey
Halseys and friends share Sunday visit across county
Mr. and Mrs. EK T Halsey and family of Gary were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. R M Farrie. Mrs. J A West spent Thursday with her sister Mrs S P Garrett at Princeton. Mrs Wade Reed attended the funeral of her aunt Mrs Alice Gooch at Princeton. Mr and Mrs M B Grim were shopping in Bluefield Saturday. Ruby and Janet Hurst of Duhling visited grandma Mrs BE G Delp. Mrs John Underwood has been ill. Mrs Mabel Tabor of Washington DC visiting her mother Mrs L L Compton. She was accompanied by Mrs Cora Siggins and son Gene. Mrs J B Neal visiting Mrs Frank Criner of Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Clara Munsey
Charleston
Mra
I. N. Munsey
Rodney Miller
Mary Ann
J. R. Powell
Margie Brotherton
Howard Johnston
Princeton
Mies Maud Munsey
E. F. Sawers
Harvey G. Johnston Jr
H. G. Johnston
Mies Anna Ross Brotherton
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
L. C. Woodyard
White Gate
A. W. Stewart
Pansey
Ruby
J. W. Linkous
Gladys
Bluefield
G. W. Woodyard
Ruby Fletcher
Lewis Gale Hospital
J. A. Fletcher
Mises Bertie Givens
Ronceverte
J. H. Givens
Byron Peters
Norton
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Pembroke
Eliza Buchanan Circle
Methodist Missionary Society
John Claypool
Annie King
Pearisburg
Emory and Henry College
Margaret Coffman
Bluff City
F. K. Snidow
Charlottesville
Jim Pett
George Lamb
Stanley Goodyard
Goodwill
Fred Taylor
Roanoke
W. J. Taylor
W. A. Price
Galax
Wiley Marks
Lyncburg
C, C, C. Camp
T. F. Witten
G. W. Hale
Glen Lyn
R. F. Witten
Jack Griner
Jack
South Carolina
Maxine Sale
Lynchburg
Charles P. St. Clair
Bane
John C. @J. Clair
Giles County Peoples Union
Newport
EK. T. Halsey
Gary
R. M. Farrie
J. A. West
S. P. Garrett
Wade Reed
Alice Gooch
BE. G. Delp
John Underwood
Mabel Tabor
Washington, D. C
L. L. Compton
Cora Siggins
Gene
J. B. Neal
Frank Criner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Standard Statistics Co
R.R. At't Today
N. Y. Stock Exchange
Livingston
and Company
New York Stock Exchange
West Virginian Hotel Bldg
James E. Mann
Adams Pixprese
Norfolk and Western Rtd
iKbaake
North Amer
Alaska
Juneau
Electric Powest Ie Electric
Autolite
Otis Elev. Pac, Gas and Elec
Pennaylvania Rees
Freeport
Texas
Phillips Pet
American Breit Eee
General Pepnett
Proctor
American Steel
Public Service N. J
General Foods Ee
Pullman
General Motors
Coron
Keith Orpheadin
Gillette Onew Beees
Remington Rand
Hupp Motors
Simmons Bedardy
Baldwin Loco
Mitacle Central
Socony Vacuum
Pete
Ons Lo
Int. Bus
Mch
Porto Ican Sugar
Int
Harvester International Shoe
Southern Pacific
Bendix Aviation
Nickelwee Coves
Southern Railway
Bethlehem Steel , Borden and Co
Tel
Teleee
Standard Gasstaan
Brooklyn Man
Johns-Manville
Standard Ol Calif
Brooklyn-Union
Kelvinator Aeeesheen Me
Standard Ol
Brig
Kennecott
Stewart Warner
Ra Pipe Sesssessvens 23 24% 8. 8. Tobro Secttaeese
Stone and Webster Myss Canadian Pacific
Kro R Grace Seeeeneee
Studebaker
Seeeeeenee
Ee Ferent aMuy Lam Rt Co
OM Texas Corp
Weer
Cerro de Pasco
Lehman Co
Io Texas Gulf
Aeeenee Coron
Liggett and Myers
Esa
Ohio
Eeewo
Trangamerica Corp
Lowe's Inc
Larillard
Larillard Tob
Underwood Ell Union Carbide Boneeee
Eeeneee
Pac
Mackesson and Robbins
Ecseeesege
United Aircraft
Sseess United Corpn
Eeweee
Commonwealth
Sojan Nee
Mathieson
Gongceess Nairn Veces
S. Steel
Montgomery Ward
Vanadium Steel i
TM Seeneee
Nash Motors
Warren Broa
Pean Insurance
Nat Biscuit
Warner Pictures
Ogontinen
Cash Register
Weston O
Eee
Nat
Western Union
Maryland
Seal
Nat Distillers
Ssseves An Sane
Westinghouse Airbrake
Curtiss-Wright
Ind. R.R
Ut’ty
NEW York Poultry
Flat Top National Bank
M’comas
Billie June Scott
Bill Scott
J. S. Ayers
Baltimore Livestock
Jersey City Livestock
Chicago Grain
SAIL
W.va
Mas
Mrs. Roosevelt
Yale
Roosevelt
Moravian Seminary and College For Women
Bethlehem
James Roosevelt
Edwin J. Heath
Pearisburg, VA
Jennie Lag
L. Alexander
Harry Bowen
H. R. Hawthorne
Arthur J. MacBride
R. L. Wallace
Pocahontas Fuel Company
ONE Broadway
Pocahontas
Lunes Ae Seria Oes
Treosa
Atlantic Coast
Tidewater
Lambert's Point
Sewell’s Point
Newport Newa, Ve
N Mass
Hewn Neen & Ew
Bedford
Salem, Mass
Myetic Wharf
Bos
Great Lakes
Sandusky
Toledo
Branch Ofwichs
Mass
New Mass
Portland, Maine
van Broeheld
W. Wes
Chicagoo
Detroit, Mich
Qgents
Totterdam
Sondersin
Bergen
Gotherbure
Neo
Hendie
Miss Blanch West
Trust Service
First National Bank
Bluefield, W. VA
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