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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1925
Page
5
A letter from Briamrock Texas recounts a Texas buffalo hunt told to readers across Bluefield Virginia. Woven with danger and humor, the near death tale follows a hunter and his pony, a blizzard, and a frozen carcass rescue ending with return home for breakfast.
Rev McCown delivers a Highland Christian Church revival sermon from First John 6 8 arguing God’s witnesses are incorruptible the spirit the water and the blood. He claims human witnesses may be bribed but divine testimony cannot be escaped and urges obedience to God’s commandments for favor in judgment. Services listed for Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm.
The Standerd Training School for leaders starts November 6 at Bland Street Methodist. Attendees listed include J. B. Wagner and numerous local clergy and lay leaders. the third annual session offers blue and gold seal diplomas and credits toward graded diplomas.
Opinion letter urging preservation of evergreen trees in Bluefield and surrounding areas due to Christmas decoration damage. Calls for patriotic support to protect cedars pines holly and forest landscape, noting scarce cedar and disappearing holly bushes. Mentions credit for hymnals donated to the Methodist church choir.
In 1926 residents on Steve Avenue discuss a sterte bel annexation incident. The unnamed source mentions a figure around 600 dollars and highlights local attention from the Dudley area as part of the unfolding town-wide chatter.
Discussion centers on a 25 percent proposed assessment in Dinefeld Virginia. Officials note the Virginia Side of Greater Bluefield shows rapid progress with annexation and equalization board actions revealing the city’s strong development and surprise at its performance compared with other county communities.
The Virginia Side PTA remains active with committees at work to improve the local school program. A committee visited the county seat this week and gathered useful information, with plans to map and agree on a program aimed at better schools for Tasewell county. The slogan asks members to address problems at the grassroots level.
Fragmented reminiscence contrasts a series of major national developments with personal turmoil. The speaker notes annexation debates, railroad consolidations, census matters, and court cases as prominent events while warning against a husband meddling in domestic affairs.
Community supporters led by W. J. Borne push the gymnasium project forward with holiday time commitment expected. Mr. Osborne praises the generous response, and organizers say the new gymnasium could be a reality by next fall with broad cooperation.
The film star Tom Meighan headlines The Man Who For Himself at the Virginian on Monday and Tuesday. The Paramount picture, written for Meighan by Booth Tarkington, is set largely in a prison and marks a major showcase in his career.
The former teacher to the Graham ministry, Dr. Carter, is viewed as a capable candidate for roles as pastor, teacher, or evangelist. His background suggests strong theological insight and teaching ability suitable for church leadership.
A fragmented crossword puzzle appears with scattered clues and partial answers. The readable hints include items like an oblong fruit and various word definitions such as where the sun rises and a suction motor.
The Tazewell County equalization tax board met at the courthouse on Friday with citizens criticizing alleged discrimination in real estate assessments on the Virginia Side. Supporters say lower values in other areas have shifted burden westward as the general assembly may address the issue in its upcoming session.
Bluefield News urges Pocahontas Falls Mills district to send a large delegation to Pulaski on Wednesday to urge highway officials forward on a road from Lakes to Florida Trail. Six hours by daylight travel expected. boosters from Flat Falls Mills and Virginia Side join effort. Also notes K P meeting Monday night and Washington trip by McCall Frazier for Rep George C Peery. Coal and local ads follow.
Berlin reports that the American ambassador and consul general face a daily influx of Americans seeking to speak with officials. Many visitors have little to no business and occupy much of the officials' time while abroad.
Yesterday's puzzle answer appears garbled with missing letters and typos. The intended solution likely involves a target word related to fitness and speed, but the exact phrase remains unclear due to repeated misspellings and broken terms.
For sale a seven room brick house with hotel heat and hardwood finish. Lot size is high and price and terms favor a quick sale. Also a five room house with bath and pipe furnace heat. Rent $30 with water and light included. See P. W. Stuphin, Bluefield.
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