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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
8
Miss Cash sang Birthday by Woodman and In Luxembourg Gardens at the Quota Club event. Eloise Kahle of Norfolk and Bluefield attended, with Sue Drinnen noted as host and Irene Norris presiding.
An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a nighttime remedy to cleanse the system by morning. It claims improved head clarity and appetite the next day and warns buyers to avoid imitations, noting a checker-board marked package and small trial price.
A meeting of the board of directors is set for Tuesday at noon at the Quarters. Miss Norris attends an outdoor program at Lake Shawnee organized by pupils of the Vivene studio. Sue Spangler read a note thanking the Quota club for a $15 donation to relief efforts for civilians in China.
Walter Woolwine son of Mrs Annie D Woolwine is promoted to Corporal at United States Military at West Point He ranks among eight from Company A chosen for this honor Woolwine has served a year at the academy and earns congratulations from Biluefield residents.
Mrs. J. W. Nabors Elizabeth Warlick will be heard in a program of songs over WHIS this morning at 11 15 o clock. The program includes Smilin Through by Arthur Penn American lullaby by Gladys Rich and My Lady
At Regency club a crucial last hand decides the match outcome in a bridge contest. The article notes an all in final play with a four aces system and lists high cards including ace King Queen Jack and a tally of points as the pair vies to win the match.
The article describes a bridge hand where Mrs. Donald Tansill aggressively doubles after West opens heart and North-South pursue safety. Her bold move aims to pressure East-West into a game bid, with the hope of securing the 300 point game bonus if successful.
In a dramatic finish Mrs. Tansill ruffed a diamond and her partner secured two extra trump tricks. The side managed to gain two diamond tricks and one club trick, but lost the match by 60 points after a large deficit earlier in the game.
Fred Hawley Jr leaves for six weeks at Camp Greenbrier in Alderson West Virginia. D W Tabor party in New York guests of Dr M L Sowers while Mrs Tabor receives medical care. Mozelle Leister RN returns home after visiting sister in Tazewell. Lena Heflin of Pennsboro expected Sunday to visit Mrs J E Hatcher. Mrs T R Benning of Atlanta visits sister Mrs J C Walters in Cumberland Road. S J Brooks ill health at son S V Brooks home. Julia Gilbert formerly of Bluefield visiting with her brother Road Gil Jr and intends to return to Washington. Jerry Houston Naples Florida to join wife and Mrs Sandes at camp. Akers moved from Stay Wreckie. Danullin moving from W Street to 1101 Higave. G S Akers, patient at Bluefield sanitarium, returns to Princeton. Mrs R A Younger and daughter Mary Blanche of Mt. Jackson VA visiting sister Mrs B H Hane. F M Cloyd Jefferson Street hosts Misses Althea Dieffenderfer and Shirley Barbour from Logan for weekend. J L Stevens of Sprigg WV visiting her mother Mrs Mollie Hall Pedigo building while under medical treatment. Bobby Jarrell returns from Horsepen VA visiting aunt Mrs J F Daniel. James Patton daughter Jean returns from Virginia vacation.
Mrs. John Pishback and her daughter were cleaning when a back porch fire started and consumed the house. The loss is estimated at 5000 dollars.
Poultry prices with fresh boxes and live freight rates shown. Chickens and fowls vary by breed with roasters, broilers, and Leghorns listed, while ducks ease. Premium marks and storage packed firsts noted along with regional resale values and exchanges.
The document lists exchange standards and price marks for several regions. It notes percentages for mediums and specials across Midwestern, Nearby, Western, Pacific Coast, and Jumbo items, with figures such as 23 25 28 percent and references to extras like extra fancy and special packs. It also mentions duck eggs with fancy prices 21 and 22.
Cattle 736 head shows steers slow cows steady and bulls stockers and feeders slow calves 128 head steady bulk 10.00 to 50. Hogs 268 steady with choice 9.50. Sheep 500 to 800 head. others around 7.50.
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