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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1934
Page
6
A reflective aphorism from S Weir Mitchell notes that one who cannot win new friends has lost the art of living, suggesting social vitality as essential to a full life.
A reflective column notes global arms buildup and war culture even as Christmas shopping begins. It criticizes touted peace efforts while toy lines include militaristic items. The piece argues greed fuels a market that glamorizes violence and crime, contrasting Italy and America’s approaches.
The Salvation Army raises funds through subscriptions and street pots to support Christmas baskets for the unemployed. Captain Hal Slughes leads the Bluefield post and seeks active and financial support from believers in Christian charity to aid the less fortunate, promising a happier Christmas for contributors.
Illinois faces a proposed sales tax increase from 2 to 3 percent as Governor Horner plans to seek a state assembly measure to match federal relief funding. The move aims to cover a $36 million yearly unemployment relief share, with gasoline tax hikes cited as precedent for broader tax increases. The proposal reflects rising government revenue pressures across federal, state, and local levels.
The article argues that if a state reduces rates to three percent and meets its goal, others will follow, including West Virginia. It questions current tax-mood, suggesting we may be near a middle point where future tax increases could exceed all present estimates as government costs rise and revenue needs grow.
The interior department and the Federal Emergency Relief Administration see Alaska as a promising area for homesteading. They proposal centers on abundant government land and a plan to migrate families from northern regions first to ease acclimation. Alaska’s sparse population, rich soil, timber coal and climate are cited to attract hardy pioneers.
The College of the City of New York highlights a six year old boy deemed a genius by American psychologists. He spoke, walked, and learned early, knows advanced words, and scores 196 on an IQ test. His aim is to become an astronomer, though many child prodigies fail to reach adult expectations.
The essay argues for limits on machine gun sales to dealers and manufacturers citing postwar fears of crooks and terrorists disarming citizens. It notes Hoover's 1925 conference and a Senate recommendation left unacted, urging a search and seizure act to register and seize unregistered arms.
Folger McKinsey presents a reflective Baltimore Sun poem inviting images of December gliding over hills. The speaker contrasts December’s cold exterior with inner warmth and memories of May and April, depicting bells lace rings and a traveling figure on a weary road.
Washington readers gauge the coming year as insiders expect a substantial recovery for Mr. Roosevelt and notable clarity on budget, securities regulation, and the NRA. Key observers foresee favorable business conditions, a finalized permanent registration scheme, and continued push for reform amid Treasury and SEC shifts.
A biting column notes a bridge expert seeks 300000 for using his name in ads while condemning pervasive name use in games. It compares the federal bond rush to a South American loan, critiques Roosevelt era corporate cooperation notes, praises Riviera police action against gamblers, and reflects on repeal's mixed revenue with bootlegger resistance.
Fifty men began work tonight shaking tin cans with stones to scare flocks of starlings invading the city. Workers earn 40 cents an hour in outdoor, noisy efforts designed to wake birds and drive them away, a job described with mixed feelings and a tongue in cheek tone.
Colonel Roosevelt challenges the Old Guard in the Republican party as he seeks a new deal to defeat Roosevelt. Meanwhile Baby Face Nelsons widow has been in the tails since Thanksgiving, reportedly arranging with literary and picture agents.
A jumble of quirky lines about collar buttons and jokes, followed by a December 8 astrological guidance and cautions. It lists figures like Robert Wylie and Elmer Twitchell with long-wearing collars, Kate Smith’s radio return, and a string of career and personality tips. It ends with a roster of notable authors and bankers.
The Senior group of the Children of the American Revolution will meet with James and Luther Page at their home 111 Virginia Court this evening at 8.
At 1 30 p m the Woman's club offers a program from station WHIS in the interest of the Christmas seal sale. Bluefield College Choral Society directed by Gibson Morrisey will sing, and sketches from the prize-winning health play by a Wade school cast will be presented.
The Young People Intermediate League of Bluefield and nearby towns will hold a union meeting at Grace Church on Sunday at 2 30. All teachers and students of the Intermediate classes are asked to attend.
The Alaska Terry Circle met Tuesday evening with fourteen members and four visitors. Mrs. Don Shelton led a devotional and Mrs. E H Cassidy led prayer. Mrs. Jack Bell gave a leaflet titled Gather Us In and led the Bible session. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs Don Sheron Secretary Mrs Fred Walker Treasurer Mrs Robert Yost and others. Social hour followed with assistance from Mrs G B Underwood and refreshments served. Last month’s meeting with Mrs Don Shelton had fourteen members and one visitor and a devotion by Mrs Paul Udy.
Westminster Church presents morning music by Frances Laird playing To An Evening Star Wagner Morning Mood Greig and Elegy Hatch. The choir sings Ye That Stand In the House of the Lord Spinney with Mary Laird as soloist at the evening service. Christmas pageant Sunday school Sunday December 23 at 7 45 features six tableaux with musical background and cantata numbers from past performances.
W E Doc Bolton a prominent Bluefield College student and football letterman won the student body presidency on Thursday in a highly contested race. He defeated his closest rival Bob Vick by a large margin and led the ticket as the campus bestowed a strong vote of confidence in his leadership and athletic fame.
Bluefield College Choral club directed by Gibson Morrisey rehearses classics for radio and public appearances. They have performed pieces and are preparing The Slumber Song and Breakforth. The group is set to broadcast on WHIS Saturday at 1 p m and perform at College Avenue Baptist church vesper service Sunday. They will also provide musical accompaniment at the Eastern Star event Monday at Masonic temple.
Plans for a four year college prompt expectations of higher early term enrollment. The shift toward a better school under Dr. E. C. Wade, the new president, marks the first semester's momentum. As term starts in weeks, migration trends toward the four year path lessen, signaling an enrollment upturn.
Misses June and Ann Rish entertained at a bridge party Friday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Lon M Rish Lebanon street Five tables were engaged for play and a prize was given to the high scorer The Huddleston sisters and their mother Mrs W Huddleston were the honored guests who will soon depart for an extended stay in New York City
A unique group, called the League of Nations managerial staff, represents seven nationalities in Bluefield college football and basketball management. Members include Frank Deljai Italian, Kenneth De Vault French, Russell Bjork Swedish, Charlie Rosa Portuguese, Jimmy Hantais Greek, David Cohen Jewish, and Ralph Bevina American.
Dean W Owen announced on Friday that one hour credit will be awarded to students who engage in active work in college organizations. The plan may extend to other activities and aims to boost enrollment in organizations and elevate society standards through increased participation.
Members of Mrs J W Gilbert's circle at Trinity Methodist Church presented retiring chair Mrs Gilbert with a lace tablecloth at the Wednesday luncheon at Mrs M C McNeal's home to express appreciation for her leadership during the year.
Under the annual custom the Prim Priscilla club will entertain the graduating class on Saturday evening January 12 in the board of education quarters at Ramsey school. Members of the board and Beaver faculty will be honored guests. The graduating exercises are scheduled for January 15 in the same district.
Miss Mary Ellen Kane will appear in Beaver High School's senior close play on Friday evening December 14, portraying Christine Whitman. The notice corrects an earlier omission and notes Kane as one of the cast’s most efficient members.
Mrs. 8S G Bralley and Frances Bralley visit sister Mrs James H Kabler in Bluefield while en route to Miami Fla. Guests of Mrs L C Fowlkes include Mrs R White and Charles Hess with Mrs Hess of Greenville Pa. Mrs Thomas McMurdo of Greenville a Fowk es relative. Mrs George Pugh called due to illness of Mrs Lee Fox. Betty Read from Ontario stays with Barrow family for Spencer Barrow’s masseuse duties. Mrs Raymond Ferguson returns with daughter Mary Lou from Hinton. Miss Tillie Fautel from Pa visits Udy home on Parkway.
Gary Cooper proposes a Society for the Preservation of Romantic Illusions About Actors but doubts its success. Irene Dunne jokes about being the perfect housewife while Pat O’Brien resists green nursery decor. The piece notes Cooper’s ranch summers, Irene’s cooking, and the make-up clash over eight Andalusian balls, resolved by the prop men with cowboys for hire.
Thirty years ago today J. J. Barnett of Sand Lick died from burns after his feet fell into a fire while asleep. Also noted is the minstrel feature While Old Glory Flies at the Elks Opera house. J A J Wletcher, a Clark's Gap merchant, was shot to death in a dispute over an account.
Twenty years ago today at Brushfork the death of John Otis Goforth was noted. John J. Coniff of Wheeling presented the annual memorial address for the Bluefield lodge of Elks as Princeton resident James H. Austin died.
Ten years ago J B Logan foreman for the Bluefield Telephone Company was badly burned after contacting a power line at Coopers. The Bluefield chamber enrolled 105 members on the first day of its membership drive. Mrs W R Spence of Bluefield died.
A debate among Vinson, Borah, and Nye signals a lengthy fight over post Washington treaty naval policy. The clash pits big versus small navies, militarists against pacifists, with Nye's munition inquiry shifting focus. Roosevelt's drive toward treaty-compliant building narrows room for external pressure. Nye even backs a 5-5-5 ratio with a 50 percent cut.
The article says the naval treaty will lapse and President Roosevelt faces defining a new naval policy from the "new deal's magic hat." It notes Secretary Hull's push to remove trade barriers, his Nobel prize chatter, and the link to renewed Pacific naval competition and pressure on Britain.
In New York Paul Harrison profiles key producers and moguls shaping Broadway, focusing on Max Gordon and Lee Shubert. The piece sketches Gordon as unglamorous, health conscious, and fond of routines, while Shubert is depicted as shrewd, hard boiled, and frugal, with a sunlit office atop the Shubert Theater and unusual rehearsal superstitions.
Laurence Schwab avoids dramatizing himself and quits producing musicals after years of dealing with stars and lawyers. He keeps a modest lifestyle with a yacht, navy service in World War II, and a cluttered office filled with marine imagery. He once critiqued a wiggle-dancer in Boston and briefly ran a Miami Beach newspaper. Herman Shumlin is noted as a tireless, night-reading producer.
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