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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1936
Page
6
The excerpt presents a mix of biblical verse from Luke and a Pope quotation on pride. It reflects on how arrogance misleads judgment and contrasts exaltation with abasement, offering a moral perspective from religious and literary sources.
Bluefield police received public commendation for solving a Jefferson Street hit and run within about 48 hours. Though the driver is not yet in custody, his identity is known and an arrest is expected. The editor urges public cooperation to curb reckless driving and support convictions.
George A Laughlin of Wheeling has died after a long life of business success literary ability and public benefaction. The passing was marked by respect and affection from peers who valued his friendship and civic contributions.
In Washington the whipping post debate splits the bar association and state attorneys on legalizing lashes for criminals including women. Some fear women’s equal rights are invoked, while others argue women may face harsher punishment. Public sentiment questions whether women could serve as whippers and handle custody of male prisoners.
Mussolini declared six million fighting men ready for fascism signaling intent to use a large war machine. Italy expands landair and sea power with Littorio and Vittorio Veneto battleships nearing completion and capable of speeds over 30 knots. The fleet includes rebuilt dreadnoughts, eight and twelve inch guns, and 77 submarines, aiming to become a top class sea power.
In New York, Prof Albert Einstein and Dr Gustav Bucky unveil a practical photoelectric eye for cameras. The device automates exposure, counts spectators at events, and can open doors, patented as No 2058562. The two scientists, once shy, celebrate a tangible contribution over theory.
Sociologists estimate a marriage deficit of 748000 caused by the depression while noting a compensating feature. The divorce deficit is also estimated, with a figure of 171000.
Carlyle W Morgan in the Christian Science Monitor urges careful selection of firewoods. He notes cherry for a pretty flame maple for a cheerful blaze ruddy cedar for scent driftwood for tint and hue and applewood for spice. He adds spruce as a snap and chatter fuel and cautions choosing knowingly.
William Vass, longtime treasurer of the Raleigh and Gaston railroad and the oldest railway treasurer in the United States, died at Raleigh. Postmaster Perdue took over duties at Coaldale, replacing W. J. Reese. A Sunday School conference gathered delegates from several counties at Grace Methodist church. Dr. G. T. Epling was nominated for mayor of Keystone on the Citizens Republican ticket. W. R. Collie elected president of the Bluefield lodge of Eagles. Miss Effie Crotty and C. M. Dent wed at the home of J. H. and wife. Fourth Street. A 45 pound wild cat was killed on East River Mountain by James Carter. Rev. J. W. Hobson began duties as rector of Christ Episcopal church. Princeton Power Co. awarded the mall-hauling contract between Bluefield and Princeton for trolley cars. E. L. Montgomery injured when a chicken crashed into his windshield between Jenkin Jones and Anawalt. Attorney General H. B. Lee issued a book titled The Criminal Trial in Virginia, copies received. A hunting party from Bluefield and Giles County killed a 1,000 pound elk in Giles County.
The piece contrasts 1915 policy with today, noting Wilson aimed to keep the United States out of war while promoting Pan American unity and a Monroe Doctrine backed by a Pan American peace approach. It mentions a multilateral arbitration treaty, arms shipment bans, and a $1 billion national preparedness program.
The piece contrasts rising European tensions with historic patterns from 1915-16. It recalls Japanese moves in China and the Manchurian crisis, then notes Franklin D Roosevelt as Naval Secretary assistant, observing policy shaping. It likens Roosevelt to Wilson, seeking peace while preserving domestic strength and alliance-based safeguard.
Manhattan society notes a booming postwar season with higher NYE cover prices and ticket scalping for Noel Coward shows. Celebrities, impresarios, and hosts flock to lavish parties, while cabbies and doormen report stronger tips and earnings.
Washington dispatch notes that despite cordial talk the Pan American conference hinges on trade as much as peace. Hull acts as both peace and tariff negotiator seeking wider markets, neutral understanding, and Latin buy‑in. Critics warn diplomacy may hide hard bargaining and strategic aims.
Funeral services for Felix Dudley Herald aged 56 were held at his mother’s Thompson Valley home conducted by Rev. Wyrick with burial in the family cemetery. Death followed heart trouble. He was born in Thompson Valley and lived most of his life in Tazewell county. Surviving are his second wife, his mother, children from his first marriage and six children from his second, plus brothers and sisters across Bluefield Burkes Garden Princeton Glade Springs and Thompson Valley.
A half dozen drivers were charged with driving drunk in Mercer County over the weekend by state police. Several cases resulted in fines, license revocations, and six month impoundments, including Bluefield residents H. R. Morrison and T. K. Lynch, Pocahontas man Fred Thompson, Princeton resident R. W. Hypes, and Bramwell pair James Alvin Stone and Andrew W. Hamlett.
M. L. O Neale PWA director announced bids for a three story brick and steel dormitory at Bluefield State Teachers College. The building, designed by Alex B. Mahood, will house 100 students and cost about $89 091. Bids due December 22 at the state board of control in Charleston. Work must start by January 11 1937 under the PWA agreement.
E Scott Hale was elected president of the Bluefield Country Club at a board meeting last evening. Albert S Kemper Jr was elected vice president and Frank Bane secretary treasurer. Hale succeeds E G Otey. At a December 2 stockholders meeting four new directors were named: Joseph M Sanders Albert S Kemper John Hoilman and Guy Furr.
The Beaver high school senior class presents sketches from Bachelor’s Choice in the auditorium at 7:30. The event follows earlier broadcasts and features Rubinoff performing Speak to Me of Love on violin during the Chevrolet Musical Moments at 8:15, with Jack Arthur as guest star singing I Want the World to Love You.
The Central Railway of Peru was constructed between 1871 and 1891. It features 132 tunnels and bridges along its route.
W G Coutts of Big Stone Gap Va canvassed Bluefield urging local backing for a Pan American highway routing through Charlotte Bristol Lexington to Cincinnati and Chicago then to Duluth and Winnipeg. He framed Bluefield’s role as moral support and described a planned Charleston to Winnipeg motorcade and a coast road to South America.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a natural aid to soothe inflamed membranes and loosen germ laden phlegm for chest colds bronchial irritation and coughs. It promises guaranteed relief or refunds the purchase price.
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