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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1929
Page
6
An excerpt juxtaposes Romans 5 21 on hope with Shelley's line about hope and youth being sisters. The passages speak to belief beyond sight and the restorative power of hopeful thoughts tied to youth.
The Sunset News reports broad support for a Bluefield stadium near the city park end of Frederick street extension. A site survey and cost study are planned, with a focus on a regulated drain field, expandable seating, ample parking, and proximity to the Bluefield Airport.
The inter state commerce commission is expected to announce a plan to consolidate all U S railroads into about twenty large systems within weeks. The Virginian and Norfolk and Western likely join the New York Central system, with Pennsylvan ia influence shaping the four regional groups and a decade of study behind the project amid local concern.
A brief retrospective notes Charles Connor of Bluefield joining the West Virginia department of mines as field and office assistant. The Virginian track laying on the Winding Gulf nears completion. A city building ordinance was vetoed by the council.
Bluefield endorses a community Christmas tree project, noting it is the easiest fund to finance among appeals and that the tree serves a unique civic need despite a few critics who question the funding list.
The piece argues Byrd's south polar travels won't trigger British protest over American Antarctic claims. It suggests no major friction over territories or resources, noting Hoover's forthcoming message to Congress will not reveal all he wishes to say. It speculates Senator Moses would alter the tone.
A columnist notes social exclusions and bold statements by leaders. Mussolini denounces flattery in parliament and urges frankness, while Governor Long pursues baseball as a hobby. Italian women threaten a fashion war over skirts as Manchuria peace talks fade beside Soviet aims on the Chinese Eastern railway.
Readers recall the New York Sun answer on Santa Claus and praise a Kansas City Star credo. The piece blends Christmas spirit with mercy and belief amid editorials from Charleston Gazette and others.
The proposal calls for quarterly tax payments to city county and state with a structure similar to federal returns, safety regulation enforcement in mines, operator miner education, barriers on curves and high banks, motor vehicle levies via gasoline tax, more factories for Bluefield, new north side street links, Southern West Virginia counties development association, Sunday elections, uniformed deputies, a city stadium, and a city owned water supply.
From 1920 to 1928 University of Chicago records show respiratory illnesses including colds laryngitis and bronchitis caused the majority of school absences and more days missed than any other cause. Over eight years respiratory diseases averaged three to six percent annual attendance loss.
Senate blocks seating of Vare and rejects certification of election to Wilson. Multiple city and national briefs report gas explosion injuries near Munhall, a fatal pit stove fire in New Bedford, a yacht grounding, a bank guard homicide, a fatal auto train crash, a Roses Parade bid, a trial date shift in a major bribe case, a chauffeur confession, a Baltic rescues crew, and bandit thefts at state parks.
Dillon Montana postmaster appointment becomes public controversy as GOP selection ratings and ex soldiers’ preferences clash with Democratic pressure. Senator Walsh and Senator Connally cited Wilson era practices while Republicans challenge the nomination amid open senate debate. Community figures led by Buddy Gosman press for nonpartisan post office appointments.
Reports say the House rushes a resolution to trim 160 million dollars from income taxes and send it to the Senate to beat the holiday deadline. It notes support from lawmakers like Ed Hull and Joe Smith, mentions radio commission permanence, Byrd polar reports disputes, DC voting advocates, and West Virginia social events in Washington.
In New York on December 6 observers note cobwebs and dust thickening around the Wendell mansion. The aging sisters, heir to a historic family including Oliver Wendell Holmes and Dr. Wendell Phillips, cling to the property while Fifth Avenue grows fashionable and busy. The house remains shuttered with no visible activity or visitors, heightening local lore of hidden servants and lingering Victorian prudence.
Governor accepts resignation of Harry A. Abbott state banking commissioner in Charleston. Jury reports failure to reach decision in Leroy Clemans trial and is directed to resume deliberations. New Kanawha Power granted authority to delay dam and hydro plant construction in Mountain Cove Fayette county until May 1. December 18 set for hearing on Tygart Valley Traction rate increase for streetcar service in Grafton. President judge says appellate court lacks jurisdiction in Burrill quo warranto case. dismissed. Temporary injunction blocks landowner from interfering with Spangler school operations.
Paris officials note a strong trend toward black in the latest form fitting ankle length evening dresses. Two thirds of new styles are black, with corsetier reasoning that black enhances silhouette. Even Venuses favor black form fitting gowns. street wear leans to black tweed and hats.
The essay cites Remarque and All Quiet on the Western Front to illustrate how ideas can move nations and trigger bans. It notes Mussolini and other rulers restricting the book while highlighting how literature can shape history like Paine Voltaire Rousseau and Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Dr Millikan praises religious use of science to guide progress.
A fragmentary read shows scattered items: a British barrister on women speakers, China and Kellogg pact mentions, John D. Rockefeller autographing dimes, Woolworth souvenir idea, Thanksgiving turkey installations, and Massachusetts driver license eyesight tests affecting Sunday parades.
The Billy Sunday club in Bland Street Hamilton hall will host a farewell service Sunday at 2 30 honoring H S Henly who plans to leave Bluefield. Henly, a charter member and former president, is praised for his extension work and sacrificial service. The event marks the club’s final gathering under its old name, now Laymen's Evangelistic club of Pinefield.
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