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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

6

Stock Prices Nudged Ahead In Quiet Trading

New York June 15 prices nudged ahead in quiet stock market trading. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks rose 30 cents to 181.60, after a dip yesterday. Volume fell to 1,550,000 shares. Several major issues advanced including Panhandle, Dow Chemical, Benguet, General Portland Cement and Penn Dixie Cement, with other names such as U S Steel and General Electric also higher. The American Stock Exchange rose while corporate bonds fell and U S Governments rose.

New York Associated Press Panhandlers American Petrofina Dow Chemical Benguet Consolidated Mining General Portland Cement Penn Dixie Cement U.S. Steel Goodrich Caterpillar Tractor Kennecott Copper General Electric Southern Railway Continental Oil Chadbourn Gotham Fedders Quigan

Fathers Day Fete Set by Liberty Baptist Church

The Willing Workers' Club of Liberty's Baptist Church will sponsor a Father's Day program at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the church. Rev. Jack Justice of Elmore Adventist Christian Church will speak. Music will be by the church choir and soloists Harry Shock Clayford McMickle Archie McClain Julian Hayes Eugene Cuervo Miss Jo Ann Spradling and the Elmore Church choir.

Willing Workers’ Club of Liberty’ Baptist Church Jack Justice Elmore Adventist Christian Church Harry Shock Clayford McMickle Archie McClain Julian Hayes Eugene Cuervo Jo Ann Spradling Elmore Church

Chew Gum to Stay Alert Behind the Wheel

Public safety note urges drivers to chew gum to relieve strain and maintain alertness while driving. The guidance suggests any brand gum helps reduce drowsiness and keep drivers feeling fresh for safer travel.

Market Summary

Yesterday's transactions show activity across several sectors with notable movement in consumer goods shares. Wrigley Spearmint Gum advertisements emphasize refreshment and chewing enjoyment as a lifestyle cue. Market mood remains cautious amid evolving economic signals.

Wrigley’s Akis

N W Changes Plans to Drop Pullman Runs

The Norfolk and Western Railway modified its plan to discontinue through Pullmans between New York City and Williamson West Virginia. Williamson New York cars will be withdrawn June 125, sleepers between Williamson and Washington will replace Roanoke Washington runs. Sleeper service will run on trains 15 16 41 and 42 daily with no change at Washington for east of there passengers.

Roanoke Norfolk and Western Railway New York City Williamson W. Va Williamson-New York Washington Harry C. Wyatt Wyatt

Arnold becomes head of West Virginia Chiropodists

Dr. G. M. Arnold of South Charleston was elected president of the Chiropodists Society of West Virginia at the Huntington annual meeting. Officers include R. R. Maury of Wheeling as president select Don McCreight of Huntington as vice president and M. P. Jam s of Parkersburg as secretary treasurer. Charleston delegates A M Van Camp E R Johnson Earl Sheft and C W Knisley attended the meeting.

G. M. Arnold South Charleston Chiropodists Society of West Virginia Huntington R. R. Maury Wheeling Select Don McCreight Huntingtom M. Pp, Jams Parkersburg Charleston A. M. Van+ Camp E.R. Johnson Earl Sheft C. W. Knisley

Emergency Radio Use To Be Told at Meeting

Franklin D. Smith of the Amateur Radio Operators Club will present the program at the June 27 luncheon of the Kanawina Valley Industrial Emergency Planning Council. Club members will review emergency radio procedures used in disasters and Smith will demonstrate techniques at the Naval Reserve Training Center in South Charleston.

Franklin D. Smith Amateur Radio Operators Club Kanawina Valley

Livestock Markets Report From Chicago and Regional Quotes

Chicago livestock prices show mixed loads with hogs 120 to 270 pounds at 16.25 to 17.00 per hundredweight and cattle ranging from 10.50 to 21.50 for various grades. Pennsylvania and New York figures appear for broader market movements with steady to mixed trends across hogs sheep and cattle.

Chicago JSCA Iowa Pittsburgh Ronens Alges U. S Ala N. C

Dairy and produce price report from Pittsburgh to New York

Prices for butter eggs potatoes and apples shown across markets. Reports indicate moderate supply and steady to barely steady prices with varied regional figures and wholesale quotes compiling Washington New York and Pittsburgh listings.

Grain market tumble limits July soybean gains

Chicago grain prices moved on June 15 as rumors of plant curtailments spooked traders. July soybeans dropped about 10 cents while wheat, corn, oats, and soy futures showed varied moves on the Board of Trade.

Chicago Board of ‘Trade Today Saint Jaksey

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