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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
6
New York stock prices jump as industrial issues lead a broad advance. Building shares rally on revival signals, with Gipsut up over 16 points amid stronger market sentiment. Trading intensifies as investors chase lead stocks, lifting many blue chips and rail groups on a renewed buying wave.
New York June 29 closing prices show Treasury bonds trading at various figures with 47-43 at 110.17 and 15-43 at 109.95. Mortgage issues include Far Farm Mortgage 3s at 106 and HOLC 233 39-49 at 102.28.
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture report shows prime weighty steers at 11.40 and yearlings to 11.00, hogs top 105, spring lambs up modestly, cattle and calves active with strong demand. Average prices around 10.25 for various classes, feeders scarce and overall market strength noted.
Market brief from Jacksonville Standards reports prices and trends for eggs, noting standard egg classifications and regional supply signals. Mentions dealers Standart dug Mein and Soul dez in context of price movements and market activity.
Markets at a glance show Stowes reaching a new high on a recent advance while bonds and rails extend gains. Cotton prices improve with demand from buyers, sugar remains steady, and wheat and corn trade show activity. Hog futures rise unevenly as traders assess export demand and cash market strength.
Cotton trading showed a quiet to mildly active session in New Orleans and New York. July and October contracts edged up a few points, while the market closed steady to modestly higher on improved stock activity and late covering.
Memphis cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent protein closed dull on June 29 with prices listed for June through January. Trading activity muted with 800 sales and slight firmness across distant months.
Chicago grain listings dated June 29 reveal wheat grade No 1 at 57% sample 45 50 with varying grades for oats corn and soybeans. No. 1 yellow corn sits around 68% with mixed rates for No 1 white and No 2 red reflecting market volatility.
New Orleans June 29 Cottonseed oil closed steady with bleachable prime summer yellow at 8.00 and prime crude at 6.76 to 7.00. Futures on July at 7.71B, September 7.72B, October 7.72B, December 7.71B, January 7.72B with B bids posted.
Bleachable cottonseed oil futures closed 2.4 higher in New York trading on June 29 with 123 contracts sold. July at 8.19, August 8.20, September 8.21, January 8.208 with bids noted.
Washington reports General John J. Pershing is recovering from heart and kidney issues at Walter Reed. He plans potential inspections of World War monuments in France and may visit battlefield cemeteries if his condition allows. He takes daily drives and is assisted by sister Miss May Pershing and aide Captain George E. Adamson.
Miss Frances Gertrude Myers of Miami and Charles Edward Glisson of West Palm Beach and Bainbridge were married at 5 30 PM Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Macon Georgia. The ceremony was simple with family attendance and presents. The bride wore a creamy battenberg lace gown and a white veil. the groom is son of Mrs Glisson and the late Charles Wadward Glisson of Bainbridge.
Decatur County representative Joe Kirbo was guest speaker at Bainbridge Rotary. He described the 70 day session, the work of the conference committee, and the duties of the speaker and floor leader. He urged civic participation and support for passed bills or amendments as needed.
C. C. Duke Jr. dies of a heart attack at his Shreveport home. Funeral held at his parents home near Fowlstown. Survivors include wife, son O C Duke III, daughter Charlie, parents and several siblings. services led by Moody Booth. Burial at local cemetery.
In Tallahassee Florida on June 27 Miss Velma Enfinger daughter of Mr and Mrs I Carson Enfinger of Bainbridge and Mrs William Rawls Chittenden wed at the groom's mother's home with Rev Jeffery Alfriend officiating. Attendants included the bride's sister Mrs Richard Rector Panama City. After a reception the couple left for a Panama City honeymoon. Mrs Chittenden is Bainbridge High School graduate and Mr Chittenden a University of Florida alumnus and field manager for R C Huffman Construction Company Buffalo New York.
Bainbridge Georgia June 29 a negro sought by Atlanta authorities on a murder charge was arrested by Bainbridge Chief Idus J. Lynn and Officer W L Olivent. He used the alias Jesse Thomas White and had worked with a construction crew here about a month. He allegedly killed a negro in Atlanta on November 25 1937. He said he fled to earn money for a lawyer. Atlanta police were to send an officer to escort him back.
The text notes that meetings were held after adjournment with Julian Kwaflecki in charge of both gatherings.
Bainbridge Ga June 29 fans enjoyed two softball games and a free show sponsored by Rich Chevrolet Co W W Macs beat Amocos 11 3 in the league opener as McDonald and Williams pitched Amoco eight hits five errors Mac ten hits two errors R C Cola edged Kwilecki 10 9 with Harry Priest on mound Kwilecki three errors R C Cola four Tonight an all star Bainbridge team faces Dothan Ala at Centennial Fields at 7 30.
Bainbridge Georgia June 29 the Bainbridge Lions Club held Ladies Night at the Sportsmen Club with a four course chicken dinner and an installation of new officers Deputy District Governor BE Etean led the ceremony Inducted officers included President Dr W D McCord vice presidents Mercer Baggs Herbert Mitler John Gragg secretary treasurer Dr T S Hodges directors R L Rich Dr C N Cooper F Whigham tail twister Clark Gurley lion tamer W J Catledge The event featured magic by Doc Cameron and songs led by Clark Gurley and Roy Jones.
Bainbridge Georgia June 29 two white men Horace Wilson and Homer Brooks are jailed in Decatur County on manslaughter charges connected to a motorcycle truck collision near West End Cairo. Woodrow McLendon died later in Cairo hospital from injuries sustained in the crash. Deputies say Brooks drove the truck and Wilson was with him when they allegedly struck the motorcycle carrying McLendon and J R Lee Jr. Lee survived with minor injuries. Trial set for November term before Judge B C Gardner.
Ella Mae Robinson of West Bainbridge is jailed in Decatur County charged with stabbing Reliford Brown of West Bainbridge to death during a Sunday morning argument. Sheriff W. J. Catledge arrested her after an all day search. She faces trial before Judge B. C Gardner in the November term of Superior Court.
A Black employee wearing the name Jesse James was arrested in Cairo and charged with burglarizing the Row Furniture Company where he worked. The store’s manager discovered a rear door bar down and about twenty dollars missing.
Dr Frederick Manget of Newnan Georgia, a southern Methodist missionary for 25 years, built the Huchow general hospital. Returned from Shanghai after Japanese possession, he faced arrest and a contested effort to regain the American owned institute amid war damage and occupation.
A government survey in forty states shows one in six U S farms has a vehicle ten years old or older. Meanwhile Mr Crews reported a suspicious action by a worker, recalling Jesse James, leading police to track a suspect from Whigham to Cairo and arrest him with Cairo officers before returning to the county jail.
Aged Civil War veterans gather at Gettysburg on June 29 for a eight day 75th anniversary reunion. Thousands expected to travel from across the nation to relive battles at Little Round Top and Cemetery Ridge as state and regional gatherings unfold with speakers including Union and Confederate leaders.
Chicago June 29 LP Following the Labor Act procedures railroads and labor will open negotiations July 20 with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen seeking wage adjustments. George M Hartison notes 8200,000 of 900,000 organized workers will be represented. Carrier leaders cite higher current earnings and 250,000 layoffs since wage raises a year ago.
An Eastland Texas man, aged 50 or older, surrendered to authorities after eluding capture for 13 years in a Lake County Florida slaying he claimed was in self defense. He waived extradition and told Sheriff Loss he would be returned to Florida.
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