Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1958

Page

9

Algae as Space Food a Feasible but Doubtful Solution

Spacefood may come from algae in a closed ecological system. Air Force and University of Texas researchers weigh oxygen supply, calories, water, and carbon cycles for a hermetically sealed cabin. Mice tests show progress but full manned life support remains uncertain and distant.

Air Force Usaf School of Aviation Medicine Randolph Air Force Base San Antonio Tex University of Texas Toll House John Lyman University of California Department of Engineering

Western Union seeks to close Queens Market WV telephone office

Western Union Telegraph Company filed June 3 1958 with the Federal Communications Commission to close the Queens Market Lane Wise Virginia office. If approved service would shift to the Closs office 311 Federal Street Bluefield West Virginia and the Telephone and Wire Answering Service Matz Hotel lobby 600 Princeton Ave Bluefield WV. Public protest or support may be sent in writing to the FCC Washington DC by July 14 1958.

Western Union Telegraph Company Federal Communications Commission Queens Market Lane Closs 1 Federal Street Bluefield W. Va Matz Hotel Princeton Ave Washington D. C

Mother Appeals To Dog Owner After Boy Is Bitten

A Bluefield mother, Catherine Chambers, appeals for help locating a dog that bit her five year old son in the 2300 block between Washington and Jefferson Streets. The boy was treated for a thigh wound and the health department was alerted. The dog’s owner or the dog itself is sought to confirm rabies treatment.

Catherine Chambers Washington Street Washington Jefferson Streets Mercer County Health Department

Vacation School Ends At Mt Zion Church

Mt Zion Baptist Vacation School closes Friday June 27 at 7 30 pm after two weeks of sessions with new helpers three office clerks and five staff officers A King and Queen contest will climax the program Ora B Middleton superintendent Mamie Goodwyn co superintendent Annual Picnic Saturday June 28 Camp Joy buses load at 8 am Fred Morgan and Victoria Easly in charge Vesper Services at Carolina Community Home conducted by Mrs James Wright with scripture prayer a song service short talks by Anna White and Julia Ward Ora Middleton to plan next week services

Mt. Zion

County Assessors Gather in Charleston for Tax Decision Impacts

West Virginia county assessors meet in Charleston at the invitation of Tax Commissioner John A. Field Jr. to study effects of Supreme Court rulings on property tax fairness and transfers. The Kanawha Valley Bank case limits tax rates by class, while the 1957 act empowering school boards to tax property transfers was struck down. Dartmouth coach Doggie Julian has a background coaching at Ashland High School and refereeing numerous games.

Charleston West Virginia John A. Field Jr State Supreme Court Kanawha Valley Bank of

Stock Market Averages Fall While Active Stocks Rally

New York AP stock market eased on Tuesday for a second straight session as the Associated Press index fell $0.80 to $172.10. Most active issues showed gains of 2 to 3 points with American Motors surging after a federal judge barred Louis Wolfson from alleged manipulation. Wolfson reportedly moved 100,000 shares amid a sale plan. the SEC alleged short selling and timing boosted the stock. Volume rose to 2.56 million shares, with 584 declines and 319 advances among 1,158 issues. New yearly highs reached 42, while new lows increased.

New York American Motors Louis E. Wolfson SEC Wolfson Associated Press American Stock Exchange

Thieves Occupy Local Police Report Disturbing City

Bluefield police investigate a string of car thefts and damage over two days. Donald Evans reports his trunk was forced open and a spare wheel, tire, pressure jack, and lug wrench were stolen worth about 27. A hit‑and‑run damaged W. E. Peck’s car by about 75 dollars. Other incidents include theft of a radio aerial from David Hodnett’s car and a rear tire theft from another vehicle.

Bluefield Ghar Athade Cestanea Donald Evans Raleigh Terrace Bluefield Avenue W. E. Peck Washington Street

Ministers Deacons Union Convening Today and Thursday

The Flat Top Ministers and Deacons Union meets at Galileet Baptist Church Worth today and tomorrow. Rev J W Cogar is pastor. Program opens 9 30 a m with organizational appointments and speaker Rev Alexander Gregory. Music by Mt Zion Senior Choir. Round table on Relations for Pastors and Deacons at 2 p m with deacons Minor Walker Travis. Deacon Wives program at 2 p m Thursday led by Mrs Mammie Morgan. Thursday 6 30 p m Gladys East daughter of Rev J E East of Foreign Mission Board and South Africa missionary will speak. Officers listed include Rev H L Robinson J J Howard Fred Thornton J W Coger and Deacon R B Perry.

Flat Top Galileet Baptist Church Worth J. W. Cogar Alexander Gregory Mt. Zion H. L. Wade Nathan Minor W. M. Walker P. T. Travis P. D. Edwards Lloyd Rogers J. C. Ealy A M. Henry Mammie Morgan Gladys East J. E. East The Foreign Mission Board South Africa Rev. H. L. Robinson J. J. Howard Fred Thornton J. W. Coger Deajcon R. B. Perry

Stock List New York Evening Update

Stock list prices from New York markets show diverse gains and losses. Major names include American Tel & Tel 176 percent and General Electric 58 percent with many firms around 40 percent and higher. Several industrials such as Bethlehem Steel 40 percent and United Aircraft 62 percent appear alongside consumer firms like International Nickel 78 percent and Sears Roebuck listed.

New York ACF Industries Allied Chemical Mt ‘American American Viscose American Water Works Atmco Steel Boeing Aircraft Capital Airlines Celanese Corp Chesapeake & Ohio Chrysler Corp Columbia Gas Columbia Carbon Commonwealth Edison Consolidated Natural Gas ATM Disney Productions Kodak Fairchild Engine Food Machinery Vvadevbeane Foremost Dairy General Dynamics General Electric General Foods General Motors Interchemical International Nickel International Tel & Tel Island Creek Coal Kennecott Copper Kikocka Libbey Owens Ford Glass Paatue Ce Voese Iviss Verdecheeuers Monsanto Chemical Montgomery Ward National Biscuit National Distillers National Steel New York Central Norfolk Western North American Aviation Owens Illinois Glass PNR Ics Scnwga Hegeis Pennsylvania Railroad Cas Philip Morris Coee Oom Pittsburgh Plate Glass Pullman Co Wédédaeneyee Radio Corporation WN Republic Bleed Reynolds Tobacco B Sears Roebuck Beetecses Somal Socony Vaccum Southern Pacific Southern Senate Speery-Rand Standard Brands Penner Twentieth Century Fox Union Carbide UM Promeec Bo United Aircraft United Carton United States Rubber

Markets report for Shenandoah Valley poultry and Richmond eggs

Richmond poultry prices and market activity for Shenandoah Valley and Richmond regions. Eggs steady to firm with wide price ranges and farm delivery figures. live poultry demand fair with adequate supplies and varied hen and turkey prices. Weekly totals show large head counts and year over year comparisons.

Harrisonburg Shenandoah Valley U. S Richmond

Coal Held Up By Lock Repair

Morgantown AP Water transportation of coal from Monongalia County will pause for about a month due to repairs at Lock No. 8 on the Monongahela River near Point Marion Pennsylvania. The lock reopening is now expected by July 23 as part of a 2 1/2 million dollar project to raise the river pool level. Christopher Coal Co President Charles R Nailler noted a 10 day miners vacation starting June 27 and said storage for 95 000 tons could be created by parking loaded barges at company docks during the shutdown.

Morgantown Monongalia County Monongahela River Point Marion Army Monongahela Charles R. Nailler Christopher Coal Co Nailler

Richmond grain price report lists multiple crop bids

Richmond area Tuesday bids show No 2 red winter wheat at 1.79 to 2.00 across cities. No 2 yellow shelled corn around 1.50 to 1.65 with regional variations. No 2 white at 2.00 in several markets. ear corn prices range 1.40 to 1.70. barley No 3 43 lb test weight mostly 1.00 to 1.05. oats No 2 at 0.65 to 0.77. rye seed at 1.75. Some buyers add premiums for test weight over 43 lb or discount for under 40 lb.

Richmond Rapidan Norfolk Roanoke Petersburg Luray Rockingham Co Augusta Co Pulaski Nomini Grove Baltimore Ellerson Richmond Area

Fiduciary Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries

Public notice listing estates of Nannie V Duncan William A Miller and others. Creditors and beneficiaries are warned to present claims or face legal exclusion. The notice, dated June 9 1958 in Bluefield Virginia, sets December 1 1958 as the claim deadline and appoints officers to oversee administration.

Nannie V. Duncan O. W. Adams William A. Miller Bessie R. Miller Luther Knox Peacock Peacock Dunn the Whittaker Virgina Whittaker

Government bonds slide with heavy trading on Tuesday

U S government bonds fell sharply with a late rally easing losses. Investment grade issues, industrials and utilities faced pressure as rails and foreign dollar lines closed mixed. Corporate trading totaled 5,060,000 par on the big board versus 3,730,000 the prior day.

Wedding Flowers and Local Classifieds Ad

Local notice lists Coles Flower Shop wedding flowers with phone number DA-5-6071 and an Avon District Manager contact DA-5-6192 in Beckley West Virginia. Also mentions septic tanks and cess pools pumping, Mickels groceries at 127 Bluefield Avenue, and late night shopping hours.

Coles Flower Shop AVON Bluefield Jennings Street Beckley West Va Permane Racine Virginia

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S Space Outer Jean Pearson David G. Simons Farrell Department of Space Medicine School of Aviation Medicine Randolph Afb Mt. Zion Church Gondons London Gordons Gordon's Det Gm Co, Ltd Linden, HJ Dartmouth Doggie Julian Ashland Ministers, Deacons Union Bluefield Ave Richmond Poultry Shaffer Maytag CO Bland Street Gluefield Richmond Grain Ind RPORE Amex U.S. Gov Davenport Cisco Kid Red Kelly Pancho Disneyland Walt Disney Aanee Peeton Union Pacific Union Pacific Railroad Kraft Theatre 87Th Precinct Lincoln John Wilkes Booth Dane Clark Thompson Jack Paar Princeton Esso — Service Stas Taylor Pe Avenue Princeton GA Charles L. Chandler Ray Miller Rehe Picher C. i Pemberton F. Perdue Glen Lyn Carter& Co Pioneer Floo Bluefield Cleaners South College Avenue SEARS Homart General P Giant - Furnace Qv Meats Co Ramsey P and Wall Paper CO W. Peters Company Bilgefield Daily Telegraph P. O Rson Bluefield Cab Company Brest, City
Search Courier

Search the Bluefield Daily Telegraph Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication