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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1938
Page
23
Stocks show strength as leaders rebound after an early decline. Curb, utilities rise with trade and Wall Street buying helping push indices toward closing. AP reports New York Stock Exchange quotations for the day.
New York stocks end a strong week with a sixth straight gain as traders react to U S Steel denial of wage cuts and a fireside talk about price reductions. Leaders rise in steel, autos, rubber, farm tools, oils and rail shares with the Associated Press average up 1.5 points. Major risers include U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler U S Rubber and Montgomery Ward while Consolidated Edison and Standard Oil of New Jersey post notable advances.
In New York on June 25 the bond market wavered before a late stock surge drew new buyers. Rail issues led gains with 20 carriers advancing 0.4 point to 53.30, helping push the weekly market rise to about 7.1 points on the overall performance.
Final bond prices listed by Treasury issues with various yields and changes. Motors show Treasury 3% and 4% series with specific codes and bid prices, along with Fed Farm mortgage and Home Ownership loans figures.
Toledo grain market report lists Wheat No 2 red at 75 to 76 4, No 3 at 57 4 to 58, corn 54 4 to 54 5, oats 24 to 3 above, with transit billing attached and track quotations noted for June 25.
Chicago grain report shows wheat prices edging higher by a couple of cents in morning trading. Market details are incomplete due to souring OCR text, but the snapshot notes a small gain from the prior close with continued activity in wheat futures.
New York June 25 European currencies show slight movements as rates shift against the dollar. Currencies including Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Japan, China and Mexico reflect minor changes in demand and cable quotes.
U S Dept of Agriculture cattle numbers and prices at Baltimore on June 25. Cattle steady versus Friday last week with varied ranges for steers, heifers, cows and bulls. hogs, sows and lambs show mixed movements with top prices noted and contrasts to prior week. Sheep and lambs mostly steady to lower on spring lambs, fat bucks and slaughter ewe prices given.
New York prices for dressed poultry remain steady to weak. Fresh and frozen goods unchanged. Live poultry by freight and express shows irregular availability with mixed color grades and standard firsts seconds and mediums listed. whites and premium marks vary by region with regional specials and jumbo notes. Duck eggs priced as Fancy 21 22 with regional variations noted.
AP dispatch from Pittsburgh notes general steadiness in produce markets with New York Rome Beauties Virginian Delicatessens and West Virginia items priced around 1.00 to 1.75 per unit. Cobblers and Green Mountains listed at 1.50 to 1.75 per 100 lb sacks with various grades and stocks. The piece also briefly mentions tire wear advice and maintenance tips.
A reflective piece compares human attraction to light with turtle hatchlings seeking the horizon. It argues brightness in shops and homes draws people, noting that lit signs and daylight illumination boost activity and create welcoming spaces while dark houses feel ominous and invite burglary.
This piece discusses staying with successful contracts while avoiding overbidding. It recalls a top player who overdid effort during lucky runs, then suffered when luck failed. It advises analyzing missteps with partners after games to prevent repeating errors and improve consistency.
The piece discusses how to judge a partner in bridge by bidding behavior. It notes that the winning player often attempts to influence partner bids and emphasizes learning a partner’s tendencies to avoid conflict and improve harmony at the table.
Joe Carr son of Mrs Willie Carr has joined Frankie Reynolds orchestra at Mayview Manor for the summer. Mrs E W Hale and E O Hale returned Friday from Washington after visiting Miss Mary Overholt and E E Overholt. In the party were Mr and Mrs Dewey J Bailey, Barger, Jim Hoffman, Marvin Whitaker and Dale Hedrick.
Miss Ruth Jackson of Fifth Street and Mrs Ray Matz White of Bluefield depart for New York to study dance under Madame Sarova. Jackson assists White at the Ray Matz School of Dancing in Bluefield. In Old Chicago plays at Mercer theater with a cast including Alice, Tyrone, Don, Brady, Donlevy, Devine and others in a dusty authentic period drama.
Martha Calloway named executrix in will of Alice Bockholt. fiduciary order filed in the county clerk's office. L Lambert, D K Calloway, and Ed Rubeoe appointed as appraisers in the matter.
John Southern waived preliminary hearing before Magistrate Carl Jones and posted a $500 bond with J. A. Southern as surety. He is charged with obtaining merchandise valued at $70 under false pretenses from A. Davis on an order for a check and awaits action by the July grand jury.
Church notices invite the Salvation Army to Sunday school on West Church Street at 10:00 a.m. A street meeting follows at 7:00 p.m. with a Salvation meeting at 8:00 p.m. Thursday night features another street meeting at 7:30 p.m. and a Salvation meeting at 8:00 p.m. Attend with a friend.
Ira C. McCune was injured when scaffolding at his business tumbled 30 feet onto the sidewalk. He and R. L. were on the platform at the time. Also noted Finland literacy rate for those over 15.
Map indicates condition levels slipping from prior month as depression deepens with lower grain and cotton prices, highlighting westward and southern spread of economic distress.
The daily vacation Bible school in McComas West Virginia was moved from June 27 to July 5 due to a revival at Thomas Memorial. Programs include intermediates What About Alcohol taught by Mrs. Fitzhugh juniors Whats In Your Bible by Mrs. Pinkard primaries Children of One Father by Mrs. Edwards inners Our Happy World by Mrs. Harris. Volunteers needed for recreation and general duties.
The Holston Conference Evangelist leads a revival that has attracted unprecedented interest and crowds. Sullins are at Thomas Memorial. cottage prayer meetings and Bolacevain choir accompany services. Mrs Taylor Davis played piano. local quartet and gifted musicians add nightly music. Rev. C. A. Hillman directs singing with Alex Warden at the piano. visitors come from Bluefield Northfork Roanoke Amonate Jenkin Jones McComas and other areas.
Miss Mary Browning of McComas and Mr Frank Thompson of Tazewell Virginia were quietly married at Pocahontas on Monday June 20 Thompson an employee of the American Coal company. They will reside at McComas.
A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howe Martin for their granddaughter Louise Martin who turned three on June 16. Twenty children attended as games and a birthday cake were enjoyed.
J. B. Sanders of McComas was named district lay leader and J. C. Wall of McComas became associate lay leader at the Kimball district conference held Thursday and Friday. Other attendees from here included Rev. C. ns, Dr. W., Mrs. Wd oe, Mrs. L. E. Mitchel, and Mrs. W. C. Edwards.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Meade announce the arrival of a newborn, detailing the date and full names of the child and family members. The notice notes health and home details customary to such announcements.
An eight pound son named Allen Woodrow Meade Jr arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Allen Woodrow Meade. The mother formerly Miss Edna Mae Garlick. Relatives and friends from Radford Hills and Pearisburg attended family greetings and visits.
After several days in the home of Mrs Calvin Shockey in Roanoke, Mrs Nancy Johnson now Mrs Nancy Bondurante returns to Danville with her daughter Miss Nancy. Accompanied by Mrs 8 Warren and attended by Mrs C E Biggs and twins Clarence and Claris of Oakvale, the group visited Mrs W D Hurley during a revival.
The Cedar Bluff north league union of the Methodist church gathered at the church for a social program. A lively program entertained attendees and the Steelsburg group won the banner for the most attendees present.
Mr and Mrs Albert Burnette are named William Kermit. Born to Mr and Mrs Ruel Wing on June 5 a boy. The baby has been named Ruel Wingo Jr.
Ed Lane suffered serious injuries while working on the highway at Molly Harper Monday afternoon. He was rushed to Mattie Williams Hospital where he remains a patient and is reported to be improving.
Mr and Mrs Rufus Dickerson won first prize for being the tackiest couple at a Four Way skating event held on a Wednesday evening. They were named by judges and received a prize.
Rev. H. Lovelace attended a Tuesday meeting of community ministers at Rich lands Methodist church to organize a Ministerial association promoting religious work in the area.
Mrs G G Wyatt hosted dinner with many relatives from Pemberton Worth and Richlands. Visitors included Mrs Lizzie Alley in Richlands and Nell Mona from Coal Run with Miss Lillian Hall. Local residents plan gatherings, trips to Baltimore and Kentucky.
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