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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
19
Houses for sale at Lot corner of Auguste and Perndale. Frederick Street offers another option. Phone numbers listed Christie 7506 for selling your home and another line 5597 for a different property. Ready to provide excellent service.
New York stock lists show a broad market slide with 762 of 1083 issues down. Turnover was 1.21 million shares, the slowest of the month, while Union Oil of California rose 12 points on a 6212 cent quarterly dividend.
Chicago grain futures closed with gains after a late rally that erased early losses. July corn and oats posted declines, while cash grain showed varied prices across wheat and barley, with soybean quotes unchanged.
Whole sale egg prices were slightly firmer today with 28,229 receipts over two days. Spot quotations show white and brown eggs at top marks with heavies 62 to 64 for whites and 61 to 65 for browns, pullets at 44 to 46 and 44 to 45 respectively. Butter receipts over two days total 786,758 with prices easy. Creamery prices vary by grade with AA at 84 to 92, A 81 to 90, B 79 to 94 and C 76.
The Bluefield Lions Club will host the annual ladies night banquet and install new officers at 6 30 p m Thursday at the Bluefield Country Club. Roy Browder will be installed as district governor, Otis Bivens as president, succeeding Ray Barnett. The informal banquet honors men and includes a dance later. invitations go to 19 surrounding clubs and other Bluefield civic groups.
J C Acuff scout executive announced that about 75 area scouts and leaders are attending the first camping session at Camp Roland in Bland county Virginia. It is the 20th season for Boy Scouts of America at Camp Roland and season’s end should see the largest number of boys camping there due to heavy advance registration.
Dr. W. H. Carrr of Bluefield was re appointed to a three year term on the West Virginia state board of osteopathy. The Associated Press note from Governor Meadows at Charleston also announced two more library commission appointments and one to the state board of optometry.
A detailed sale report lists totals for cattle hogs sheep and other livestock at Tazewell. It includes counts for steers heifers cows bulls hogs pigs lambs and miscellaneous, plus price ranges for cattle by grade and weight. Heavy calves vealers sow prices and specific yard figures with per head values are recorded.
Chicago Livestock totals show 8000 salable hogs and 8500 cattle with 600 calves. Hog prices run 22 to 29 dollars per hundredweight across weight ranges. cattle include high choice steers at 39.10 and most good and choice 35.00 to 38.50. vealers at 28.00 downward. Sheep listings feature native lambs 29.00 to 30.50 and ewes 9.00 to 11.25.
Drew Pearson reflects on Republican and progressive factions at Philadelphia, criticizing reactionaries within the party and noting the public school system and tax issues as central concerns for voters. The letter hints at forthcoming elections and closes with a personal postscript and a note about a school kitten.
Mrs. Twitchell laments the strain of a campaign jingle while observing delegates. A North Dakota Indian delegate stood out by dignified conduct amid telecast coverage. The piece humorously notes public exposure of a candidate’s wardrobe and the modern induction life for youth, and hints at a new atomic energy seen in a motorcycle rider in a crowded street.
Logan West Virginia June 28 the 17th death this year in the Logan county coalfields was reported today. Woodson Lawrence Mundy 27 of Omar died from injuries after a fall in the West Virginia Coal and Coke Corporation mine at Omar, averaging nearly three fatalities per month in the sector.
In loving memory of my dear husband and brother Boston Farmer who departed this life three years ago June 29 1945. He is gone but not forgotten more and more each day we miss you not a day dear one without your name being called. Nancy Farmer sisters and brothers.
In sad but loving remembrance of our darling son Russell Baker who passed away three years ago. The Golden Gate was open and a gentle voice said come. MR. and MRS. WALTER BAKER and family express enduring loss and affection. Special service this week conducted by Rev. D. W. Heath at Jones Street Christian church Roanoke Virginia with daily services at 7 30 p m.
North Side United Holy church hosts nightly revival led by Evangelist E. M. Hairston starting 7:30 each evening this week. The Bluefield East End playground at Weller Field reports rising enrollment with over 700 participants and expectations of 2000 for summer. Activities span swings, slides, treasure hunts, crafts, and sports for all ages, with next week adding basketball foul shooting, horse shoe pitching, a large treasure hunt, cat show, pageant, croquet, and a softball game between Blue Jays and Daredevils.
Kiwanians tested members by identifying 14 recorded voices at a West Virginian hotel luncheon. Bill Goodloe won first by identifying 11 voices. Paul Hudgins placed second with nine. J S Dudley Sr spoke on the Go to Church campaign.
Charleston announces the purchase by the board of public works of two 33 year bonds totaling 100000 dollars. The issue includes 65000 dollars of 242 percent village street improvement bonds for Barboursville.
Multiple marriages filings in the county clerk office list eight couples including Orvin F. Asbury and Evelyn Richards, James Hollinsworth and Bertha Fredericks, Robert W. Dean and Phyllis L. Burnopp, Charles M. Hendricks and Mattie B. Alexander, Clarence Stafford and Stella Whittaker, Deward L. Hoke and Thelma M. Thomas, plus others. Also a notice of thanks from the McBride family for support after a death and a lost dog notice for a brown wire-haired terrier named Brownie, with a reward offered.
Classified style notices list floor sanding and finishing services by Robert K. Perdue and Keagley and Perdue with dial numbers, plus Jimmy Gwinn painting and a nest of ads for war surplus gear, trailers, real estate, vehicles, and employment openings from Bluefield Princeton area. Includes WANTED ads for sales, investigators, life guards, and a Rawleighs home plan.
Classified style brief lists a private residence in a Chicago suburb seeking a male or female couple for full range domestic duties. Husband required as butler chauffeur and houseman. wife to be capable housekeeper and cook with catering and dinner party skills. Requests ages, prior joint workplaces, and salaries, plus strong references. Also includes other job notices and ads for students, barbers, baby chicks, machinery, beauty counselor, auto body, flooring plant, and home construction work.
Classified notice brief listing furnished rooms for rent in multiple addresses, plus houses for sale and rental requests. Highlights include 400 Russell Street front bedroom, 1700 Ohio Street room, 507 South Mercer St, and mixed local properties in Bluefield and Grundy areas. Pending renters include GM executive, married couple, and sportscaster seeking quarters with varied terms.
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