Poetic Verse On Charity And Healing Mens Hearts
A Wordsworth line reflects on charities that soothe heal and bless, scattering flowers at the feet of men. The excerpt presents a gentle meditation on benevolence and care.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1935
Page
6
The Old Deal on Weekend Road Carnage and Drunk Driving
A newspaper column denounces weekend highway accidents and liquor influence behind crashes across Virginia. It argues millions spent on alcohol fuel and gasoline combined with drunk driving pose a greater death toll than wars, calling for drastic highway controls to curb morons and reckless drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
United States
America
Work Relief Urged for Highway 52 and Cross-Town Bridge
Local leaders press for government action to employ unemployed residents under the work relief plan. They cite unfinished projects on Highway 52 from Huntington to Bluefield and a pending cross-town bridge, urging federal agencies to move beyond interviews and fund permanent improvements. The chamber and civic groups criticize slow government spending despite President urging industry to hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Huntington
Virginia Line
Bluefield
When Congress Meets in the New Year
The piece notes looming congressional session returns with a Democratic majority and possible Roosevelt work relief pressure. It speculates on how the administration will fare and whether Truman’s wingmaster will be as influential, referencing past fights over a $4 billion work relief fund and conservative Democratic resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Byrd
Buchanan
Warm Springs
Bell
Mr. Roosevelt
Senators Warn Against Large Debt Threat to Public Credit
The piece cites Senators Adams Copeland and Ty dings warning that a huge appropriation jeopardizes public credit. Senator Glass argues a 10 percent impairment would destabilize banks and trigger ongoing distrust and catastrophe. It notes debt near 40 to 50 billion and questions Congress plans for the next session amid upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Colorado
Copeland
New York
Tydings
Maryland
Glass
United States
Congress
White House
House
Senate
Drunken Parents Spark Morbid Family Fatalities
A string of sensational cases shows parents killed by intoxicated offspring or vice versa. Edith Maxwell a Wise County teacher killed her drunken father after abuse. Hauge man Falin and Francis Warren killed their abusive sires. Mrs. Livermore of California shot her son amid a tainted household. Betsy Warren and Jessie Livermore relate deadly confrontations over liquor and discipline. The piece satirizes sensational remedies and cautions on strict parental control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Maxwell
Wise County
Haugeman Falin
Francis Warren
Georgetown
Livermore
California
Miss Maxwell
Falin
Warren
Betsy
Francis
Jessie
Father Coughlin Aligns With General Johnson on New Deal
In a Sunday broadcast Father Coughlin said he would not destroy the New Deal but perfect it and opposed certain practices, not its philosophy. General Johnson echoed similar themes, suggesting neither man strengthens the New Deal as a trusted asset, implying internal erosion and criticism from within.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Coughlin
General Johnson
Sharkey to Return for Louis Bout Aiming for Hundred Thousand
Jack Sharkey plans a prize ring comeback hoping to win about $100 000 in a bout with Joe Louis but observers doubt enough spectators would pay that much to see the Negro sensation defeat the former champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sharkey
Joe Louis
Pioneer Farmers Without The Aid Of Agriculture Department
The remark recalls how early settlers cleared forests drained swamps and laid out farms aided by guidance from the agriculture department, highlighting reliance on expert advice for successful pioneer farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Old-fashioned woman and her daughter in memory tale
A woman who spent fifty years with her husband now has a blonde daughter who cannot recall what her first husband looked like. The piece contrasts memory and time across two generations.
Dionne Quintuplets Motion Picture Career Preview
It would be pleasant and interesting to watch the sisters' film career, though marriage or divorce remains far off for the Dionne quintuplets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dionne Quintuplets
South Dakota teen husks 100 bushels of corn in a day
An 18 year old girl from South Dakota husked 100 bushels of corn in one day. Her hard work and productivity are noted as she balanced farm duties with daily tasks, avoiding time for cosmetic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Dedicated To Any Dictator All pageants pass
Poem reflects on the fragility of fame and the decay of glory. It laments triumphs fading into dust as banners fall silent and monuments rust. The speaker imagines captains who never return, with trophies becoming dust and memories replaced by shadows.
Thirty Years Ago In Bluefield Daily Telegraph Items
Thirty years ago surveys for the Virginian railroad through Princeton were finished. The Norfolk and Western power house at Bluefield yards neared completion. Prof. BE H. Givens formerly with Graham College moved his family from Graham to Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian
Princeton
Norfolk and Western
Bluefield Yards
BE. H. Givens
Graham College
Graham
Tennessee
Mrs Albert dies at Oakvale home
Mrs. Albert wife of Dr Jay Albert died at her Oakvale home. Sixteen people perished in an explosion at Boomer Coal and Coke No 2 mine in Boomer West Virginia. A B Reynolds was elected president of Blue Stone Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen.
Local Notables Remembered as Hale Passes Away
H. H. Hale, a well known Bluefield citizen, died at his home. Miss Miriam Graybeal wed O. P. Keadle of Huntington in a ceremony at the bride’s mother Itha Graybeal’s Union Street home. H. W. Straley of Princeton joined the West Virginia Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hale
Bluefield
Miriam Graybeal
O. P. Keadle
Huntington
Itha Graybeal
Union Street
H. W. Straley
Princeton
West Virginia Historical Society
Farley defends New Deal fiscal plan amid tax debate
Washington observers note a clear administration program as November optimism gives way to year end reviews. Democratic Chairman Farley charges GOP critics with wasteful spending and argues Roosevelt will keep tax rates steady as prosperity continues to pay the national debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehind
White House
Farley
Colorado
Roosevelt
Big Jim
Roosevelt Budget Conflicts Shape 1930s Confidence Drive
The piece argues that Warm Springs budget talks and year end recovery charts influence Roosevelt’s final decision, with January business pace affecting tax yields. It cites governors like Eccles and federal spokesmen pressing public confidence to compel business groups toward Roosevelt policies, hinting that confidence could mold the budget to boost confidence itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Trade treaty leaves politicians puzzled across parties
The new Canadian trade agreement confounds leaders with its technical scope and broad commodity coverage. Analysts say time will reveal which party benefits, as Democratic spokesmen trumpet it while Republicans urge caution amid farm, lumber, and AAA policy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Roosevelt
West
Northwest
Screening the Quint Quints in Ontario Backwoods Pictures
Holleywood movie men route to Ontario woods to film the Dionne quintuplets. Darryl Zanuck to direct in a major test project. Five babies must follow orders, a miracle for one. Each quintuplet gets 50000 dollars though they prefer lollipops. Dr. Dafoe will not appear. Jean Hersholt cast as physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holleywood
Ontario
Darryl Zanuck
Zanuck
Dr. Dafoe
Jean Hersholt
Physician
Country Doctor film sparks Dionne quints project news
The plan to film The Country Doctor gains traction with the Dionne quints appearing briefly on screen. Rumors of alternate titles are denied as producers and parents navigate image, temperament, and the era’s view of the rural physician.
Utility boys sing Mammy's Lil Baby Loves Short'n Days
A collage of folk songs and odd notes features Wallace Cox and baritone memories. A Columbia professor claims a pain eliminating substance during drilling may come, but pleasures still elude. Jane Cowl laments delays reaching theaters in New York while a witness recalls life boat instructions. You put it on over your head and pull the zipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utility Boys
Wallace Cox
Columbia
New York Herald Tribune
Tabloid Verse About Edith Murder Case and Oddities
A column mocks a murder case involving Edith aged twenty two who killed her old puppy with a shoe. It lobs satirical jibes about leniency and parental rights while poking at a Washington reporters group denial of General Hugh Johnson. A puzzle asks to locate a country with no war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Throwing The Harpoon and Loyalist Tensions Across Borders
Commentary notes dispute over a Canada U S treaty and calls civil debate a shame. A Scots tribute to Carnegie is mentioned alongside an Ethiopian leaders view on warfare and the All-America selection, reflecting varied opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
December 3 Birthday Horoscope and Notables
What Today Means to You by MARY BLAKE outlines birthday insights for December 3 with favorable and danger periods, urging caution against selfishness. It lists potential careers and mentions notable individuals born on December 8 and 5, including Mary T Lowell Putnam and Gilbert Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Blake
Mary T
Lowell) Putnam
George B. McClellan
Ellen H
Local Socials and Visits Across Nemours and Pocahontas
Multiple families and individuals from Nemours Brushfork and Bluefield were seen visiting relatives and friends in Pocahontas Bluefield and Yards. People named include the Morris Neel Barrett Walker Andersons Hurley and others with several stays and day trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemours
W. Va
Bill Morris
Brushford
D. H. Neel
Watson Neel
Doris
Bluefield
Emmett Barrett
Pocahontas
George Walker
Bethel
Mildred Anderson
Yards
Junior Neel
Dave Sarver
Vernie Jordan
E. H. Tabor
Geneva Cumby
Brushfork
Ralph Marre
J. E. Belcher
Ed Barrett and Son
Ruth Barber
Midway
Pearl Butt
Ohio
C. J. Marrs
Emmett
Elizabeth Barrett
Genevieve Moore
David Nell
Margaret Gene
Ernest Gillespie
Woodrow Shrader
Hobart Shrader Friay
Plight of the Lawyers in New York City
Editorial notes 6000 needy New York lawyers, 1800 registered with the Emergency Relief Bureau. Bar members protest relief cuts and missing posts for projects approved, with federal administrator Hopkins to be asked in Washington. Painful citywide strain on doctors and lawyers contrasts with small communities’ chances for graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emergency Relief Bureau
Hopkins
Washington
Parkersburgens
Bread prices rise as costs climb and farmer gains debated
The 1932 loaf cost was 6.7 cents. today it is about 8.5 cents, with baker and retailer shares dipping slightly. Wheat and other ingredients have risen, and further price increases are forecast. The piece urges wholesale and retirement system reforms to raise farmer income while lowering consumer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial News Reveiw
Culbertson System Self-Teacher Bridge Guide Ad
Bruce Catton notes a new bridge book titled Culbertson System Self-Teacher by Louis H. Watson and I. H. Bloom. He says it blends systems into a simple, graspable method and carries an endorsement from William E. McKenney of the American Bridge League. Published by Contract Bridge Publications for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Watson
I. H. Bloom
William E. McKenney
American Bridge League
Contract Bridge Publications, of Ae
Armor maker Lynch promotes medieval jousting revival
New York smith Kenneth Lynch opened an exhibit of armorial pieces and weapons to spur a revival of jousting. He notes few customers yet claims real skill in armormaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kenneth Lynch
Lynch
Cecil B. de Mille
Budget hopes clash with real balance in 1937 plans
Washington notes budget balancing talk runs ahead of figures as House Appropriations head Buchanan faces a stubborn hard line and Roosevelt signals limited savings. Roosevelt privately aims to balance in 1937 while London and Washington share cautious far eastern policy views amid naval talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Buchanan
House Appropriations Committee
United States
London
Far East
President weighs bonus funding plans and bond payments
The president discussed the bonus with advisers at Warm Springs. Morgenthau explores discount payments like baby bonds, possible if rates are high enough. In Ethiopia, Mussolini seeks quick victories as Ilduce presses for battles while Ethio pians conduct limited night raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warm Springs
Treasury
Morgenthau
Chase
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Ilduce
Woman's club to hear Mark Twain tale in Athens meeting
In Athens West Virginia the literary department of the Woman's club meets Monday evening at Mrs Claudia Bowling's with Miss Dorothy Dillard and Miss Pauline Rogers as hostesses Mrs KE McNeer will speak and tell Mark Twain's story The garden and civic department meets Friday December 6 at 7 30 am at Mrs Gatherum's home with Miss Bessie Bennett as joint hostess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. Va
Woman's Club
Claudia Bowling
Dorothy Dillard
Pauline Rogers
KE. B. McNeer
Mark Twain
Gatherum
Bessie Bennett
Thanksgiving Service Held by Three Athens Churches
A Union Thanksgiving service of three Athens churches was held at the Disciple church at 10 Thursday morning. Dr. Frank Marsh was the speaker. S. G. Williamson sang a solo, and the usual collection was taken for charitable needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Disciplee
Frank Marsh
S. G. Williamson
Athens High School Presenting Here Comes Patricia Play
The Athens high school presented the senior play Here Comes Patricia to a crowded audience Tuesday evening. The young cast acted credibly and the comedy amused the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Patricia
Holroyds of Mullens Spend Thanksgiving in Athens
Mr and Mrs William Holroyd and their children from Mullens spent Thanksgiving in Athens and attended the football game at Bluefield, adding a family visit to the holiday itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
William Holroyd
Mullens
Bluefield
London Night Census Reveals Homeless Count and Empty Beds
A London's night census tallies 68 homeless men and 20 homeless women roaming streets while 266 free beds sit unused in casual wards, highlighting gaps in shelter access and urban hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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