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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

11

Stock Leaders Drift Lower in New York Market

Stock leaders drifted lower as traders retreated about three points. The session showed steels and coppers leading losses with U S Steel and Bethlehem among the conspicuous drags while Heyden Chemical and Minnesota Mining rose. Volume ran about 76,000 shares, slow for the period, with little pressure from offerings but renewed belief in a future industrial upswing due to defense spending.

New York Yar News U.S. Steel Bethlehem Douglas Aircraft Lockheed Consolidated Aircraft Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Dow Chemical du Pont Westinghouse Philip Morris International Paper Preferred Anaconda Phelps Dodge Electric Bond & Shore Lake Shore Creole Petroleum Heyden Chemical Minnnesota Mining and Manufacturing and Cities Service Priday

Markets At Glance New York June 3

Markets show mixed activity with stocks lower and leadership off. Bonds steady with quiet trading. Sugar hedge selling and liquidation pressure, metals firm with zinc and copper gains. Wheat steady, corn higher, hogs lower, cattle slow with declines around 25 to 25 points.

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Live Stock Markets Across Cities July 1 10 June

Cattle and hog markets extend across Chicago Pittsburgh and Baltimore with mixed price moves. Cattle salable around 16,000 and calves 2,000, fat steers and heifers mostly steady to lower. cows scarce. Hog trade firmer in Pittsburgh, steady to higher totals around 700 head. Butter and metals markets mixed. coffee futures lower. grain and hog reports note soft demand and supply shifts.

Associated Presa Chicaoo B.C. A Pridey Vertige Iby Pittsburgh D. A Associated, Press Baltimore

New York Poultry Prices From Daily Receipts Report

The AbpOCtAlOd Press Albany New York reports poultry wholesale prices with daily receipts showing higher costs for bread and creamery products. Market notes list egg prices, broiler and fryer categories, and regional variations with Western and nearby markets offering notable premiums.

Pittsburgh Produce Prices and Treasury Report Summary

Pittsburgh markets show steady demand for apples and potatoes with New York and Maine origins among listed varieties and price ranges. The Associated Press reports treasury receipts for May 31 at 24.270 million and expenditures at 24.482 million, leaving a net balance of 2.029 million and a gold stock value of 10.209 billion.

Pittsburgh B. A New York Florida” Bills Caroling Coubiers Bliss Alabama Biase Treasury Associated Wrens Washington

Trend of Staple Prices From The Associated Press

New York June 4 The Associated Press weighted wholesale index of 35 commodities slipped to 11.86 from 11.89 last week a 71.9 percent year over year comparison shows notable declines across staple items.

Associated Press New York

United Aircraft Hires Three Managers Across Divisions

Eugene E. Wilson, president of United Aircraft, announced the appointments of H Marisfield Horner as general manager of Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, Sidney A. Stewart as general manager of Hamilton Standard Propellers, and Charles J McCarthy as general manager of Vaught-Sikorsky at Stratford. The move aims to coordinate tetrafe livities under Walsh to meet rising national defense demand.

Hartford Conn Eugene E. Wilson United Aircraft Corporation H. Marisfield Horner Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Sidney A. Stewart Hamilton Standard Propellers Charles J McCarthy Vaught-Sikorsky Aircraft Stratford Walsh

Foreign Exchange Market Clears Some Gains Despite Mixed Demand

In New York on June 10, the foreign exchange market showed limited movements as notes from Canada Britain and Europe fluctuated. Major currencies such as the Canadian dollar English pound and Swiss franc posted minor changes while U S dollar rates remained near previous levels.

New York

UAW Awaits Reply on White House Intervention

DETROIT June 1 The United Automobile Workers awaited a White House response in a dispute with General Motors over 136,060 workers. Union leadertelegraphed President Roosevelt after rejecting the company's counter proposals and seeking federal intervention.

Detroit United Automobile Workers White House Abe General Motors Garpotne Lyon Roosevelt

Brownie Day Camp Set To Open Next Week

The Brownie Day Camp will begin next Tuesday with Dr. Peter Hales as camp physician and a nurse on site daily. Weather delays last week pushed back ground preparation, and the new schedule lists June 13 18 20 25 26 27 and 28.

Peter Hales

Local Boy Drowned At Parents' Camp

Seven year old Chard Douglas Kelly, son of Hubert and Mrs. Kelly, drowned about 4 45 pm while wading with his brother at a camp on Elk River near Prodio Clay County. The body was recovered within 45 minutes and taken to the Kelly home on Jackson Street. The family and relatives were at the camp for the summer.

Chard Douglas Kelly Hubert Kelly Elk River Prodio Clay County Familly and Talon Donald Diwen Barbry Kelly Wis Forseaty Kelly Loeal Din- Har Jackson Street Philip

Much Bigger Tax Plan Urged by Senators

An influential group of senators urged Congress to raise at least 1.0 to 2.0 billion dollars in new taxes before adjournment to fund a defense program. Senator Tydings led the push, arguing the nation is near war and the public is willing to pay. Other senators proposed higher rates on all incomes up to 60,000 and broader tax measures to curb financial chaos after the conflict.

Congress Senate House George JD Connally D George Tydings

U S Plane Attacks Nazi Airport Alone

Paris reports a lone American pilot in a Curtiss aircraft attacked a camouflaged Nazi airfield. After a dogfight the plane landed under cover, German guards misread the returning squadron, while the American strafed a line of planes and aircraft crews fled toward anti aircraft positions.

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Big New War Games Begin Aug 12 Near Wisconsin

Chicago dispatch reports a second series of giant war games to run for three weeks starting August 12 near La Crosse Wisconsin. Led by Lieut. Gen Stanley W Ford the Wisconsin maneuvers involve 61 000 regular and national guard troops with more than 4 500 motorized units. Rehearsals will stage at La Crosse and involve multiple states with thousands of guardsmen and trained units.

Chicago Iinsia Louisiana la Cr Wis Stanley VW Ford Wisconsin Pale LaCrosse Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia

Birth announcements from local families

Me and Mrs Charles Randolph Millee of 1879 Dixie Street are the parents of a son born May 5 at Mountain State Hospital. Kathleen Richards is identified as the former Miss Richards. Mr and Mrs Juul Lloyd of 415 Randolph Street announce the birth of a son, Howard Edward, on Sunday. A son Lester Sheridan was born to Mr and Mrs Lester Payne at McMillan Hospital on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs RW Walk of Chelsea are the parents of a daughter Deanna Hazel born yesterday at McMillan Hospital. Mr and Mrs BR Walker of Abing are announce the birth of a daughter Carolyn Sue on Saturday. A daughter Betty Lou was born to Mr and Mrs Cam Jarreth on Pennsylvania Avenue yesterday at Mountain State Hospital.

Charles Randolph Millee Dixie Street Mountain State Kathleen Richards Juul Lloyd Randolph Street Birh Howard Edward Lester Sheridan Lester Payne AU Tuesstre McMillan Hospital Chelsap Deanna Hazel BR. OT Walker Abin Crecis Carolyn Sue Betty Lou Wis Borr Cam Jarreth Pennsylvannia Avenia Aty Mourntal State Hospital

Obituary notices for A N Hersman and others in Spencer area

Obituary notices list A N Hersman 81 Spencer prominent businessman died after months of illness. Requiem at Hebron church with burial at church cemetery. Survived by wife Alice Rowe Hersman. many children and siblings. Other obituaries note Louise Garnett 88 in Spencer, Doyle Thelogy of Harewood mines worker killed slate fall, Hansford Matheny 70 Coal Fork, Robert Vannatter 39 Gauley Bridge, John Thomas Elliott 39 Montgomery, Robert L Maynor Fayetteville jailer, George Morgan 36 Bedford, John D Witcher infant, Lilly Estes Steidt 74 Davis Creek, Hively Shafer 88 Rowe County. Funeral details given with funeral homes and burial sites.

A. N. Hersman M. C G. Gainer Hebron Spencer Vandai Roane County Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Alice Rowe Hersman Robert Vannatter Robert Vantatter Gauley Bridge Pinecrest Beesley G. C. Misiik B. C. Hooper Mortuary Montgomery Vanelta Florence Vannatter Robert, Jr Gordon Ray Eleanor Betty Glenna Jean Gloria Lindakerr Lewis Vannatter Bethwood Margaret Harvey Max Josephine Legg Longacre Audrey Autrey Baltimore Biddy Copeland Drennan Hanna Reed Bertha Vannatter Drenna

Youths to Elect Governor Today in Mountaineer School Nominat

At Mountaineer Boys' Shire training school James Henry Fresh of Clarksburg and Robert Leaf of Fairmont lead primary tickets for tomorrow's election. Fresh, 17, is Nationalist gubernatorial nominee, advocating neutrality and conservation. Leaf, 16, tops Federalist field. Other nominations listed with party ties and towns, including state officers and a note on the Federalist platform calling for abolition of the county school system.

Jackson's Mill Mountaineer Boys’ Shire American Legion James Henry Fresh Clarksburg Robert Leaf Fairmont Fresh Leaf East Fairmont T. Les Fresh Washington-Irving High School Gettysburg (Pa) College Gordon Shingleton Charleston Arthur Fisher Parkersbourg Willard Mellyain South Charleston Nemineca Lewis E. Qsterling Weirton Melvin Burka Robert Bruce New Martinsville Jerome ©. Brown Buckhannon Herbert Shhoener Charles M. Patrick Hunfington Lawrence Lukas Wheeling David Orrahood R. J. Proudfoot Nutter Fort Richard London Huntington Clyde Clark, Jr Weston Treasure Charles Callahan James Capehart Federalist

Two Morris Harvey Alumni Received Golden Eagle Honor

Clyde L Harshbarger and David Kirby were named to the Order of the Golden Eagle at Morris Harvey college alumni banquet in the Daniel Boone hotel. Harshbarger is bank treasurer and Kirby heads the college’s development, with 138 attendees listening to C N Fa.

Clyde L. Harshbarger David Kirby Order of the Golden Eagle Morris Harvey College Daniel Boone Harshbarger Banke of Milteh Kirby State Education Association Marshall Buckarew C. N. Fa Assisant Cabell County Henry R. Glass Charleston Buckslew W. H. Walker Ruth Vinson Preston Wilson

Advertising Salesman Dies of Bullet Wound

Thomas P. Shafer 28 an advertising salesman of 148 Court Street died yesterday afternoon from a bullet wound deemed personal safety related by Coroner C F Sayre. The body will go to the Clendenin home of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles G Shafer this morning via Caste Wilson mortuary. He is survived by his wife Elsie six brothers Charles E A E E D and Clarence E of Charleston district Quinton and Orville T of Clendenin and two sisters Mrs H C Handley Huntington and Mrs Vera Lynch Houston Texas.

Thomas Elliott John Thomas Elliott Montgomery Elliott Windfall Montgomery American Legion Lost Henrietta Lodge No. 32 Odd Fellows Montgomery Baptist Church Leonard Stage B. C. Hooper Mortuary Elizabeth Elliott Gene E. Elliott U.S. Navy San Pedro Calif E. Wisecarver Rustbury Harry Shyrock Feed Glosser Lorain Thomas P. Shafer Court Street C. F. Sayre Clendeniis Charles G. Shafer Wilson Mortuary Elsie Charles E A. E E. D Clarence E Charleston Quinton Orville T Clendenin H. C. Handley Huntington Vera Lynch Houston Texer

Boy Struck by Bicycle Rider Injures Basim Youth

Robert Basim 14, son of Mr and Mrs C Basim of 1418 Fourth Avenue, was hit while crossing Third Avenue and Florida Street about 8:30 PM. He suffered fractures of both bones in the lower left leg at St Francis Hospital. Names listed include Isabelle Shafer Litton of Clendenin and several Shafer family members from nearby areas.

San Tnta Robert Basim C. Basim Fourth Avenue Third Avenue Florida Street St. Francis Hospital Isabelle Shafer Litton Clendenin Gvesons, Meades Tom C Philip P. Shafer Wellford von B. Shafer Frame Mark T. Shafer Sissonville

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