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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2004
Page
4
A resident recalls a dedicated paper carrier, Ronald Akers, trudging through heavy rain at6 am to deliver the daily paper to a porch. The sight underscores the carrier’s commitment as the narrator describes early riser routines and the familiar thud of the newspaper.
Daily Telegraph senior writer Bill Archer praises newspaper carriers for their dedication in all weather. He recounts meeting Mr. Akers who delivers seven days a week and expresses pride in the behind the scenes work that brings the news to front porches each morning.
A snippet lists the Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff roles including News Editor State Editor Senior Writer Thomas A Colley Executive Editor Managing Editor Sports Editor and City County Editor with a biblical verse about covetousness and wrath.
Community groups in Four Seasons Country plead for donations as 12 days remain before Christmas. The Little Jimmie Christmas Tree Fund and Tender Mercies seek meat and funds while Salvation Army, Union Mission, and others run drives and events to meet rising needs for children, seniors, and unemployed families.
Christine Carr McGuire of War West Virginia recalls the 1928 29 era Little Jimmie cartoon page in the Sunday edition and how her family read it aloud each Christmas. She mentions Skeezix Gasoline Alley Perry Winkle and other historic characters, and thanks the paper for continuing the tradition.
A Bluefield reader thanks anonymous helpers who aided a 94 year old grandmother after her car broke on Highway 52 near Littlesburg Road on November 9, 2004. A stranger stopped, warned against walking, arranged a garage contact, stayed with her until a wrecker arrived, and a second helper escorted her home when needed.
A press release from Arkansas Children's Hospital urges parents to reduce soda intake for children and teens amid concerns about dental health, dehydration, and obesity. Pediatricians James Koonce and Brian Hardin advocate water and natural juices, noting one can or less per day as reasonable, with none being ideal. adults and families should model healthier choices.
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