Live stock market prices and declines across cities
Reports from Chicago Baltimore and Pittsburgh indicate softer hog and cattle values with declines in yearlings and medium grades. Prices for fat lambs and ewes hold, while feeder cattle and vealers ease slightly amid steady to moderate demand across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omicago
Woyers
Frente
Sater
S. Ie
Ona
Teele
Wiebe
Baltimore
Suttlett
Abe Stock
Suleett Buren
Packing Sons
Tittgburgr
Patite
Val
Qaiabie
Grain and Provisions Rally Amid Market Bright Spots
The Toledo market report shows grain and related commodities edging up as traders react to revived activity after a holiday lull. Wheat and corn futures move modestly higher while a wide array of processed goods and related equities trade, led by Beth Steel and Boeing among others, with cautious optimism for price guidance in coming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADDO
Ans Alleghany Corp
al Gem & Dee Ceiniieresee
Allis Chaim
Ann Can
Amn Cat & Fay
Aron Locomotive
Amn & Met
Amn
Amn Redio & St
Amn Sugar Her
Tel & Tel
Bendix Aviation
Ins
Beth Steel
Blaw-Knox
Boeing
Bridgeport
Hes & Ohio
Waite
Columbia
Gommrerat di Baybedah
Solvents. Com
Son
Consol Airerate
Edicon
Consol
Crosley Corn
LEI Io
Curtiss-Wright
Curtis Wright
Deere & Co, Nee
Luis Oee
Eastman Redak
Tees Eaton Mtg
Auto Traos
Pwr & Ui Endicou
Jotun
Firestone T. & R. Benjember Vis Econ
Follaasbee Steet
Iamuaey
General Foods
General Motors
Joose Ona
Belies
B. OP
Goonwear T. & Nor. Ryer Great West
Greyhound Corp
Gall M. & Oohootatite-Hershey
Hudson Motor
Silnein Central Industrial Rayan
Machina
Tou Harvester
Piy@ PB
Nth
T.& T. Johns Manyliie Kennecott Copper Kredge Ree Tineete
Fi. A. Betas
Louk
Pateissseeires Obie
Otis Stee
Owens HK Glasa
Packard Motor _ Paramount
Udedeker Corp
Swift & Co
Texas Corp
Tex
Tide Water
Timken-Dey
Timken Rotter Oe
Union Cart
Union OU
Union Pact
United Aircraft United Cartan
United Corpn
United Aa
UB Riper
Stee Pf
Vanedilie Corp Virginian Rr
Warner Broa West
Onion
Weatingh Aly Brake
Wentflee & Mia
White Morr Pee Woolworth
Truck & Coseh Youngs
Banith Venttriseee Dbm
New York Poultry Market Report Dec 29 Prices Firm
New York poultry market shows two days' arrivals at 82 040. Whites and pullets command premium marks with premiums noted for nearby and midwestern items. Butter prices rise on creamery products with scores 28 to 36 and cash markets 24 to 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh Produce Market Report Summary
Pittsburgh market notes show demand moderating for apples and other produce with steady prices. Carload quotes include Virginia Delicios 1.65, West Virginia Delicious 1.60, Pennsylvania Back Twigs 1.88, and New York Baldwins 3.78 for crates, plus varied russet prices and egg and poultry prices across U.S. graded tiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Dre
Virginia Deliciois
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Next York
Maine
U.S
U. S
Urkey
Zroah
Market report notes mixed commodity, metal and investment prices
New York market roundup shows sugar futures up modestly while other commodities dip. Copper, tin and zinc steady with pig iron and alum prices listed, plus investment trusts closing values and bid ask levels across several names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dee
Valley
Pal NY
York
East
Pennsylvania
Inventment Trust
American Business
Ches-Seee RA
Fund Investors Inc
Mass
Trasis
Esq
Market Surges In Fast Trading Day On Wall Street
New York, Dec. 29. The stock market moved at a breakneck pace from the opening bell, led by steel and railroad issues. Volume reached 2,925,455 shares, the strongest since May 21, 1940, with several blue chips gaining while tobacco and oil issues fell on concerns over rationing and government controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anvesa
Enal
New York
Wall Street
Philippines
U.S
Far East
American
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
Phelps Dodge
General Motors
Aluminum of America
Pantepec
Mingara Haden Fowar
St Regis Paper
Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Humble Oil
International Petroleum
Markets At Glance New York Dec 29 Stocks Irregular
Markets at a glance report from New York on December 29 notes irregular stock action with varied churn. Bonds lead the market including hish er, government and rail issues. Foreign exchange steady, cotton price fixes show improvement, and Wall Street activity remains cautious. Metals trend steady with modest rise in operation steps. Wool tops remain dull with limited spot buying by houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Thomas Field Employees Hold Annual Banquet 41st year
The Thomas Field and Company annual banquet at the Daniel Boone hotel celebrated 35 years of service with gold pins for Pierson and Alex Anger. About 128 attendees included 49 others with service records from five to 30 years. Notable honorees spanned J. C. Lawson, Alex Gunter, Bill Lawson 20 years. George Pacot, Standish, Harid, Brown, Keaton, Stonestreet, Thomas 25 years. Archie Warholt, Rent, Besseres, Connor, Smith 10 years. five years of service acknowledged for several employees. The six top salesmen for 1947 were led by Paul Keaton, introduced by buyer Ziler, with Thomas presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tey Pierson
H. R. Alexanger
Will. Thomas, Field and Company
Daniel Boone Hotel
J. C. Lawson
Alex Gunter
Bill Lawson
John W Eaeleton
H. F. Fast
T. Bettinger
Lierd Green
Jake Gunter
George Pacot
Thomas. Standish
Virginia Harid
W. Brown
J. P. Keaton
W. L. Stonestreet
F. A. Thomas
Archie Warholt
Harry Rent
Willion Besseres
Marguerie Connor
W. Smith
L. E. Crile
W. Alderson
C Tucker
E. R. Sing P v Ziler
James Pioveon
Ariene Starcker
J. W Perkins
W. A. Davenport
Ralph Log
Henry Galt
Pherr - Elmo Adkins
AL Bade
Jr JG. Deol
Llase
Adthine
Shipley
Piutline Morris
P. Porter
C J, Moran
L. H. McCraken
Long
Grace Sai
W Hutchinson
Jah
M. Tineke
L Carwilher
J. By
Easley
Paul Keaton
BW. Ziler
Keston
Pharr
O. W
Obituary notices from Charleston area overrun with names
A long obituary list notes the deaths of numerous Charleston area residents, including Harry Wehrle of 4 Pennsylvania Avenue, Amanda Shafer, Mary Rucker, Celia Vinnie Fisher, Ella Carter, and others. It records surviving family members, funeral arrangements, and burial details at local mortuaries and cemeteries across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Carter
Sharon Estelay
Hotic
Wess Hussiedler
Bartlettland Wynns
Belle
Cline Welch
Sharon
Charleston
Robert Hamm
Miami
Kanawha County
Howard Hamm
Fairfax
Honor Court Held By Scottish Rite
Forde, Fudse Bon Mier and Thomas Mc Meck ley of Parsersburg were invested with knights commandery at the court of honor during the war. Officers elected or reelected include Fred Q. Blue as mister of Kadar, Francis Ho iieerhrler as preceptor, Phip McCons y chancel, and Edward Walderword treasurer. Additional new officers include Raymond W. Hitenin president, Henry Francis marshal, and Joseph N. Arnold Jr expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Q. Blue
Kadar
Francis Ho Iieerhrler
Prinrt
Phip McConsy
Cameron Savane
Marvin By
Parker
Edward Walderword
Daniel UW. Gates
Neil P. MacDermid
Imumatoy
Delhert T. Robinson
Supreme Council
West Virginia
Raymond W. Hitenin
Henry Francis
Joseph N. Arnold, Jr
Charles T. Riv
Murht c. Turley
Richard B. Cobb
New York Prepares For New Year's Raid
New York tightens air raid precautions for New Year Eve crowds in Times Square. Shelters marked for pedestrians and wardens on duty Wednesday night. Police Commissioner Valentine assigns 2,100 officers to the area for vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timex Square
Lewis J. Valentine
Boy Wounded by Accidental Pistol Explosion
A pistol disassembled for cleaning exploded on Wyoming Street wounding 16-year-old Charles DeQbre. He was at home alone when the weapon misfired. the injury is described as critical. Police say the gun was left with the barrel assembly removed during cleaning. He was taken to McMillan Hospital by Bartlett Ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Ard
Frank Barton
Revd
Barnett and Wyans
Belle
Norval
Joan Ehliam Barton
Barbara Ann
Wanda Lee Pie
Charles DeQbre
Boulal DeQbre
Wyoming Street
Polies
Havas
McMilan Fias
Pital
Bartlett
Divorce Granted From Indian Giver in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh December 29. Judge Marshall Thompson granted a Pittsburgh woman a divorce from a husband she labeled an Indian giver. She testified he returned Christmas gifts to the store the day after, pressed for Dutch treats in restaurants, and demanded she pay for a coat he bought while she was employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Marshall Thompson
Hon
Henderson to Set Price on Cigarets
Washington December 29 Leon Henderson announced that the American Tobacco Company refused to rescind a price increase on Lucky Strike cigarettes and that the government would impose a price ceiling at a level offsetting the advance. OPA said the firm offered limited data to justify the rise and that other major tobacco companies did not follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leon Henderson
American Tobacco Company
Henderson
Hengerson
Office of Price Administration
GPA
OPA
Pony
Ali Pasha wins violent Armory wrestling match
Ali Pasha defeats Davey Reynolds in a third fall at the Armory and then blindsides him with a Turkish slipper. Fans rushed the ring, a woman threw shoes, a man bashed a chair on Pasha, and police escorted the assailant. Four women wrestlers headlined a lively tag match, with Mac Young and Mae Weston beating Emiray Snodgrass and Celia Blevi. Tony Galenta scheduled as guest next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
the Armory
Ali Pasha
Davey Reynolds
Reynolds
Pasha
Mac Young
Mae Weston
Emiray Snodgrass
Celia Blevi
Tony Galenta
Third Annual Charleston Golden Gloves Entry Form
Amateur boxer desiring to compete in the Third Annual Charleston Golden Gloves championships at the South Charleston Recreation Center February 3 to 5. Complete and mail this form to Frank A. Knight. The Charleston Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Charleston Recreation Center
Frank A. Knight
The
Charleston Gazette
Teams Anchor January 1 Bowl Matchups Across Nation
International News Service reports Fordham eyes Sugar Bowl win over Missouri as Missouri drills focus on stopping the I formation. Duke and Oregon State prepare for the Rose Bowl with officials named for the clash in Durham. Florida, Miami, Alabama, and Texas A&M head toward New Year bouts with gulf coast and Cotton Bowl storylines shaping the season’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewards
Fordham
Missouri
Eitol
Rams
South
Crowley
Don Faurot
Faurot
Tigers
Tiger
Harry
Slippery) Ice
Red Wade
Bob Steuber
Durham
N. C
Lee Ison
California
Duke Blue Devils
Beavers
Oregon State
Gus Tebell
Wisconsin
E. T. Saunders
Washingtton
Lee
Douglas Lowell
College of Idaho
Duke
Lon Stiner
Beaver
Wallace Wade
Stiner
Beasters
Blue Devils
Steve Lach
Miami
Citieus
Texas Christian University
Florida
Kyle Gillespie
Bill Roach
Bruce Alford
Emery Nix
Dean Bagley
Dutch Meyer
Georgia Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Frankie Sinkwich
Fort Worth
Dallas
University of Alabama
Crimson Tide
Tuscaloosa
Texas Aggies
Alabama
Woodall Rodgers
Aggies
New Orleans
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Bernie Bierman
Minnesota
Babe Hollingberry
Washington State
Billy Sewell
Ncw
Hank Stanton
Arizona
Lindbergh Volunteers For War Service Amid Shifting stance
Charles A. Lindbergh offered his services to the nation for war duty signaling a clear shift from isolationist positions. General Henry H. Arnold confirmed receipt of the application and noted a change toward serving the country along the lines of his lifelong training. Details on the role Lindbergh sought were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Henry H. Arnold
Army
Air Corps
Lindbergh
Arnold
Nomura Kurusu Lead Japanese Diplomatic Party Arrives in Virginia
About 80 Japanese from the embassy at Washington led by Ambassador Kichi Saburo Nomura and Special envoy Saburo Kurusu arrived in Hot Springs Virginia on a special train under state department supervision. Agents said the arrival was without incident and other consular groups were expected to join. The Homestead hotel housing the party was closed to the public pending exchange talks with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Washington
Kichi Saburo Nomura
Saburo Kurusu
State Department
U.S
Homestead Hotel
Japan
Judge Moore Sets Aside Judgment For 1485 Dollars
Federal Judge Ben Moore set aside a 1485 verdict for Dr. Boyd E. P. Dickerson of Abingdon against Franklin National Insurance Co of New York over a fire policy tied to a Monroe County lumber yard blaze 15 months ago. Monroe County circuit court had denied relief on a smaller policy and the insurer’s Charleston counsel prepared an appeal to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Moore
Boyd E. P. Dickerson
Abingdon
Franklin Nationalsurance Company
New York
Monroe County
Dickerson
Stepise and
Jobson
Charleston
State Supreme Court
Argentina recalls ambassador to Berlin amid mission review
Argentina announces ambassador Eduardo Olivera to Berlin has been recalled to give an account of some phases of his mission. Miguel Angel Careano, ambassador to Vichy, is transferred to London, succeeding Tomas Le Breton who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Berlin
Eduardo Olivera
Foreign Office
Miguel Angel Careano
Vichy
London
Tomas le Breton
Armistead Named For Fort McHenry Hero To Be Launched
POINT PLEASANT Dec 29 The Armistead third of 16 mine planters ordered by the army from Marietta Manufacturing will be launched Thursday afternoon Two others the Knox and the Hant already have been launched The Armistead honors Col George Armistead Virginian famed for his gallantry at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Armistead
Marietta Manufacturing Commpany
Knox
Hant
George Armistead
Fort McHenry
Maryland
Kelly Axe Worker Dies From Auto Accident Injuries
Everett Henderson 42, Kelly Axe employee, died from injuries after being struck by a car on Patrick Street while walking to work. He died near midnight after six days in hospital. Cunningham mortuary to hold arrangements. Raymond Pauley of South Charlton charged with reckless driving and to be arraigned for manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Henderson
Kelly Axe Emplave
Patrick Street
Cunningham Mortuary
Raymond Pauley
South Charleston
YMCA Exhibition Slated For Junior Cadet Classes
The YMCA boys department holds a 3 p m gym and swimming exhibition for parents today followed by a table tennis match between Martin Goldfarb and Basil Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Boys' Department
YMCA
Martin Goldfarb
Basil Marie
Paralee Ia Held Edward M Lowe On Parole Violation
New York man Edward M Lowe, 31, was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Grover Melton and Pete Thomas at Union Mission camp where he was doing odd jobs. He is accused of violating parole terms and New York authorities will be notified to retrieve him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Lowe
New York
Grover Melton
Pete Thomas
Union Mission Camp
Virginia Alumni Event at Edgewood Gathers Near 100
About ninety members and guests from the Charleston chapter of the University of Virginia alumni association attended a buffet dinner last night at Edgewood Country Club. Dick Pietcher, chief Cavalier scout and freshmen coach, spoke and screened highlights of Virginia's 28 to 7 win over North Carolina, featuring Al-America back Bill Dudley who rushed for 340 yards and scored 29 points. Dr. Randolph Anderson led the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
University of Virginia Alumni Association
Edgewood Country Club
Dick Pietcher
North Carolina
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Associated Press
Toledo
New York Poultry
Dupar
Suger
Agics
Salen
Cipa- Ing
Boot
Cotter
Serpent
K. A
Frank A. Thomas
Whelesale
Amgut
John W. Eggleton
Thomas
Leonard Rigalema
C. T. Bettinger
Joan A. Field, Jr
Roy Pierson
Treagurer
Gazette Photai
Harry Franklin Wehrle
Pennsylvania Avenue
Barhay Mortua
Charles
Theresa de Ford Wehrle
Brown Milling and Produce Company
Charles Clive
Charles McIntosh
Freri Kayser
W.C. Spencer
Louisville
Mildred "Ehrle
Chicago
Joseph FE
Joseph F .Shate
Carbondale
Sundaes T
Corbucahite Baptist Church
BF Howell
Burvad
Montgomery Memorial Park
Amanda Shafer
Dunbar
Ronald
Shié
Carbandale
Fae
Haliie Farley
Juanita Kirby
Helen McCardle
Smiths
Palmer Holmes
Durhay
Charles Shirer
Mary Rucker
bin Court Street
Mayle
New Moor Efficione Busi
Spring Hall Cemetery
Borluy Mortuary
Celia Vinnie Fisher
Vinnie Fisher
North Charleston
Tames
Ray
George Lee
Julia
Sherman Shamblin
Charmster
Holley Shamblin
Julia Wilson
Sissonville Road
Mortuary
John J. Morgan
Coalburg
Pryor Mortuary
Charles Morgan
Mertene
Genevieve Morgen
Church of God At
Lincoln Henson
Ward Cemetery
Ethel May Crouch
W. H. Crouch
Wertz Avenue
Barly
Yesten
Nunnally
Thorae
Lois Helen Humphreys
Leis
Helen Humphreys
Wubert Humphreys
Walton
Charleston Hospital
W. P. Humphreys
Hubbard Cemetery
Albert Myers and Son
C. M. Wolle
Thomas Carter, Jr
Thoms Carter, Sr
Mount Carbon
Kimberly First ‘Baptist Church
Rev
L. A. Bip Ders
Washington Ane Coleman Mortuary of
Montgomery
James A. Botkinames
A. Botkay
Mene
Phoenix Hovel
Charleton Hospital
Wilson Mortinirs
Mtare
Jenkins
Canpers Epeok
Ve Prantenile
Golden Gloves
Cte
Neces Rae Welgit
If Amr
Giuriian
Lindy
Air Force
Nomura, Kurusu
Virginia
Moore
Argentina
Kelly
Paralee Ia
Edgewood
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