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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

18

Stock market holds equilibrium after veto lifts

New York price action shows a steady session as the Dow Jones 60-stock composite edges up slightly amid mixed news. Traders note limited moves with 965 issues posting 361 advances and 369 declines, total volume about 990,000 shares.

New York Associated Press United Air Lines Pennsylvania Central Airlines United Aircraft Douglas American Telephone Norfolk & Western Western Union American Can International Harvester Cura Aluminium Co. of America Humble Cities Service Cuban Atlantic Pennsylvania

Grain and Provision Prices at Chicago Board of Trade

Grain and feed prices fell sharply on the Chicago Board of Trade amid clear weather and rising temperatures in the Midwest. Wheat led the retreat with a weaker trend across months while corn and oats also declined. cash grain quotes show No. 2 red wheat at 2.44 to 2.50, corn prices around 2.12 to 2.39 for various grades, and oats ranging roughly from 1.01 to 1.04 for No. 1 heavy white.

Crigago Board of Trade Today Midwest Meigar

Butter and Eggs Prices Firm in New York Trade

New York wholesale prices for butter and eggs held firm with buyers showing steady demand. Whites and extras quoted with various weights and grades. Treasury daily figures report receipts and expenditures, debt totals, and market totals.

New York

Parkersburg Included in Indians Tryout Camps

The Cleveland Indians announced plans to hold summer tryout camps in Parkersburg West Virginia from June 24 to 26. Eligible candidates must be high school graduates between 16 and 23, provide their own uniforms, and not belong to American Legion under teams.

Parkersburg Cleveland Cleveland Indians W. Va American Legion

Scout campaign in West Virginia aims to expand Camp facilities

A drive to raise 804 540 for Boy Scout camp facilities drew 15 407 from yesterday’s pledges. Waller Crichton, general chairman, said many Charleston area groups have not yet reported. A report meeting is set for June 23 at the Daniel Boone Hotel with speeches by Rev Hudnall Harvey and Clarence Shriner.

West Virginia Waller &Gq Crichton Charleston Hudnall Harvey St. Matthews

High Court to Review Charter Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court agreed to review a Kanawha County case on whether chartering incorporates as a legislative or judicial act. Chesapeake residents had voted 287 to 28 to incorporate, and the Kanawha Circuit Court refused a certificate. Also, Berkeley County Circuit Judge Rodgers was told to show cause why he should not halt a damage suit by American Fruit Growers against the company. the case arose from the destruction of 600 Smith apple trees.

Kanaawha Supreme Court Kanawha Circuit Court Chesapeake American Fruit Growers, Inc Delaware Berkeley County D. H. Rodgers American Smith Orchard Co Smith

Trace Fork Coal Co Chartered at $15 000

The Trace Fork Coal Co at Charleston was incorporated with a $15 000 capitalization yesterday by M. C. Miller and F. N. Miller of Sissenville and Wesley Walker of Charleston. Other charters include Power City post No 9248 Veterans of Foreign Wars Nitro non profit incorporators M. L. Bush William D. Wintz and F. L. Hague all of Nitro Queen and McDonald Inc Morgantown auto dealers 310 00 incorporated by Harry L. McDonald D. M. Queen and Arlene Meenald Morgantown Heron Todd Steel Construction Co Washington DC 335 000 capital authorized $5 000 paid in incorporators Heron Todd Mary T. Todd Rose Hyman all of Washington DC Gauley Oil Co Summersville 100 share no par value stock $8 000 paid in incorporators Clyde D. Groves Poe J. Brown Jessie Groves of Charleston

Trace Fork Coal Co Charleston Ay M. C. Miller F. N. Miller Sissenville Wesley Walker Poweer Nitro M. L. Bush William D. Wintz F. L. Hague Queen and McDonald, Inc Morgantown Harry L. McDonald D. M. Queen Arlene Meenald Heron Todd Steel Construction Co Washington, D. C Heron Todd Mary T. Todd Rose Hyman Washington D. C Gauley Oil Co Summersville Clide D. Groves Poe J. Brown Jessie jGroves

Hlodel Plane Reaches 109.71 MPH in Contest

Stan ley Siemiiski of Cleveland flew a model plane at 199.71 miles per hour in Wheeling during a meet sponsored by the Wheeling Exchange Club. Officials said the performance might be a new world record for the eight to thirty class under control-line flying. More than a score of crashes marred the event due to winds.

Wheeling Stanley Siemiiski Cleveland Niles Wheeling Exchange Club Leeland

Cyclist Seriously Hurt In Collision With Car

An 18-year-old bicyclist from RFD 4 Charleston was struck by a car on Whittington Hill Sissanville road and severely injured. Attendants at Mountain State Memorial hospital report probable skull fracture and leg fracture. The driver, Oscar McIntyre of RFD 4 Charleston, was absolved of blame.

Anne Orville Spradling RFD 4 Charleston Cp BR. Y. Cummings Sia Mountain State Memorial Hospital Cpl Cummings Whittington Hill Sissanville Road Oscar McIntyre

Livestock market mixed gains and steady cattle shifts

Chicago and Pittsburgh markets show mixed cattle and calf results with steers and heifers mostly steady to slightly higher while feeders and cows vary. Lambs firm amid limited supplies, with clipped and spring lambs offered and sheep at steady pricing. hogs and vealers feature variable ranges across multiple weights and grades.

Totel Chicago Vesters Stendy Lheleo Erades Imeager Fuad Pittsburgh

Fraternal Police Lodge Opens Three Day Parley

The West Virginia lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police opened its ninth annual convention in Wheeling with about 50 delegates. New state officers will be nominated tomorrow and elected Wednesday afternoon, with installation to conclude the convention.

Fraternal Police Lodge Wheeling West Virginia The Fraternal Order of Police

West Virginia Licenses 23 More Doctors and a Chiropodist

West Virginia added 24 licensed physicians and a chiropodist after March 31 to April 12 exams by the Virginia Public Health Council. Twelve were granted licenses via reciprocity with other states, while eleven applicants were required to take council tests. Charles Walker Kelley of Ashland, Kentucky, is the licensed chiropodist. Recipients through reciprocity include Robert Russell Dennison Huntington Charles Kermit Dilley Marlinton Walter Sidney Feldman Williamson Robert Pershing Fosnaugh Parkersburg Harry Lee Greenberg Holden George Lester Grubb Charles Holden Montgomery John Andrew Hold Carlisle Hughes Jr Montgomery Simon Overton Johnson Lakin Kenneth Russell Ockermann Kimball Reney Archer Oven.

West Virginia I Va. Public Health Council N. BH Dyer Lune

Applicants licensed by examination listed for next tests

16 candidates named for upcoming examinations to be held June 30 July 1 2. Ralph Ephram Berman Beckley Robert Brady Cochran Elkview Joseph Theodore Gohmann Rainelle Charles Eric Tohnsign Ballyangan Bernard KBhoe Stanley Klein Huntington Robert Vernon Larthick Huntington William Richard McCune Detroit Homer Jack McDonald Oak Short Shearle Huntington Adolphus Wiseman St Glen Ferry Ferri.

Wilford Forest Huntington Send Dailey Examina Ven Ralph Ephram Berman Beckley Robert Brady Cochran Elkview Joseph Theodore Gohmann Rainelle Charles Eric Tohnsign Parylang Bernard Kbhoe Stanley Klein It. T Huntington Robert Vernon ‘Lartick William Richard McCune Detroit Homer Jack McDonald Qak Ihort Shearle Adolphus Wiseman St. Glen Ferri

Five Hundred Thousand Dollar Addition Planned for Toy Plant

Officials of Louis Marx Toy Co broke ground today for a $500,000 addition to the Glendale plant. The project will add about 700 new workers and expand the plant to become the world’s largest toy factory under one roof.

Wheeling Louis Marx Toy Co Glendale

Loot List Items Reported Stolen in Charleston Area

Barrett Boone county resident Lonnie Millee said a pickpocket robbed him of 30 dollars at the Greyhound bus terminal. Dawes resident Doyle Duncan reported 50 dollars stolen from an establishment on Lee Street. Victor Milage at a Midtown hotel complained 5 dollars missing from his room. Groundhog vase valued at 20 dollars reported stolen from 1110 Bigley Avenue. 24 dollars worth of clothing taken from 1217 Piedmont Road. Lula Knight said cigaret lighter radio and whisky taken from her apartment on 424 Ler ISt. Bank items and bicycle gear listed for others in the loot rundown.

Lonnie Millee Barrett Boone County Charleston Greyhound Doyle Duncan Dawes Lee St Victor Milage Malcolm Casebolt Bigley Lester Mansell Piedmont Rd Lula Knight R. C. Harris South Charleston Kanawha Park D. C

New Low Cost Hospital Plan Promises Cash Benefits

Entire family protection for sickness accidents and childbirth offers cash to cover hospital room and board operating room fees medicines X rays anesthetic ambulance service and surgeon fees. The Reserve Life hospital plan is described as liberal with numerous benefits and is presented as free to decide for yourself.

Reserve Life

Costs Only a Few Cents a Day Plan by Reserve Life

A newspaper ad for Reserve Life Insurance promotes a family plan covering ages up to 80 under one contract with a small monthly premium. It claims thousands in claims paid, an A plus rating from Dunham's Insurance Report, and cash reimbursement for hospital expenses whether disability happens at home or work. Policy identifies the insured at any hospital and allows choosing the hospital and doctor.

Reserve Life Insurance Company Dunne

Liberal plan offers childbirth benefits and free information

A liberal plan promises childbirth benefits and many extras while inviting readers to mail a coupon for complete information at no obligation or cost. The notice emphasizes free details and a no risk offer to obtain fuller program specifics.

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