25 May 1939
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
1
The paper notes Joe H. Nixon as president and M Kilcoyne as city editor while listing publication details. It mentions United Press News and subscription rates for Bell and Claiborne counties, with prices for various periods and delivery areas in Kentucky.
Market notes show hog supplies ample with 4 261 head, hog prices down about 86.76 cents. cattle scarce yet active with varied values, beef cows around 40.50, veal and calves steady to firm. Chicago receipts about 10 000 head with mostly steady to lower prices for natives, packers holding calves and yearlings, with quotes for fat cattle and feeders. Sheep demand steady with good spring lambs near 10.50 and choice around 3.50.
The item lists numerous residents and visitors from Tonesville and nearby towns in Alabama. It notes Mr and Mrs PF Sewell, Miss Dale Rechmend, Miss Peollie Veltehard, and other locals traveling to New York and Philadelphia for work and visits. Also mentioned are hospital stays, college trips, and a Scouts visit to Montreal with extensive local travel and family updates.
The Virginia branch of the National League of Districts announces a postmasters meeting to discuss a contentious annuity program. Speakers include officials from Minnesota and Williams, with claims of medical and procedural concerns. The exact agenda remains unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Rose Hill graduates are named in a school program including Ruth Troan Clark Ada Katherine Davis Evelyn Crile Ruth Wand Mae Woward Daphne Davee Nave Dorothy Elaine Lee Rad Mae Lawe Ruby Iniey Maren Mayy January Charles Henry Scott Boldrel Evelyy Shaewleford and Roe Elizabeth Slockley.
Sir Ronald Lindsay, Britain's ambassador in Washington, faces a cooling reception at home and tension with the capital press over the king and queen affair. The Lindsay claim to prudence clashes with reporters and public opinion as hosts prepare for royalty with tight security, traffic snarls, and a wary White House.
A noisy fragment markets Mohawk Medicine with vague health claims. It notes a purchase option at Leo's Drug Store with a low price and mail order, but details are unclear and garbled. The ad mentions digestive and stomach issues and suggests a remedy for ailments described in archaic phrasing.
Eleanor indulges spring fever by buying gifts for Phil and kids, planning a Europe trip for Jessica, while tension rises over Dennis Pryor hints and Alida’s curiosity. Eleanor’s lavish party falls flat as husband Phil remains distant, revealing hidden strains in their marriage.
A large crowd attended a Sunday event led by the Rev Alonzo Monday of St Paul Way. Mr and Mrs Henry Manning returned from Ashham WA. Mrs I Py Manning and family, and Charlie Manning and family visited relatives. Miss Lorene Eetep returned home from Havengate after a visit with Mrs Clyde Parks. Mr and Mrs F Lemar and children attended at Leis and Change, with Syl Vit and family in Wask Tein. CL Fstop and daughters Syl Vit Corrogate etc visited Clyde Parks’s daughter. Ayers Gilson Station and Clyde Parks’s sister were seen Sunday.
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