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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
2
Bluefield authorities will enforce a June 17, 1924 ordinance prohibiting firing squibs rockets and other fireworks within city limits. Violations carry fines up to 25 dollars. Officials permit residential discharge from vacant lots but ban business district use amid rising accidents and complaints.
The Associated Press filed an answer denying the charges of the National Labor Relations Board over reporter Morris Watson's dismissal. It claims the National Labor Relations Act is unconstitutional, arguing it exceeds Congress powers and violates due process and free press rights. A hearing is set for January 8.
Edward Metelski and Paul Semenkowicz, who escaped Middlesex county jail after a robbery hold up, were recaptured in Newark. Metelski, sought for the slaying of State Trooper Warren G. Yenser on November 9, surrendered after a police pursuit. Semenkowicz surrendered in a restaurant following the chase.
New York December 18 Attorney General Homer Cummings condemned as esoteric a group of alleged experts who forecast Supreme Court rulings on constitutional issues. He said some individuals claim a special understanding of the Constitution derived from past court decisions, urging a broader public comprehension.
Charleston reports a 40 foot Christmas tree placed on the state capitol lawn today. The event drew over 500 attendees and will be lit and displayed in the days ahead.
Multiple city ads announce 16 rib silk taffeta umbrellas for 4.95 with novelty handles from Fretwell and Lusk’s. Push up permanents 1.09 and finger wave 36e. Bland street listings include Good Noon meals and monthly room rates. Surgical limb maker PF Boggs opens January 21 on Bland street.
Our Milane Facials guarantee blemish removal with a 10 day trial for $1.25. Mary Lee Brenty Shop on Raleigh street offers shampoo and fingerwave and stimulating facials with phone 2760. Also ads for Mary Lee Beauty Shop half tinting and dyeing by a graduate specialist and expert operator with free advice. Christmas Cleaning and Laundering by Henderson’s at 1303 Bland street. Holliday Permanents Of Distinction machines or machineless with best service. call 2760 for appointment. Mary Lee Beauty Shop.
The Bluefield court invalidates the city sales tax authority within the charter and state law limits, noting licenses already issued cover merchant operations. It describes existing license-based revenue and recalls prior rejected plans such as a $5 per adult resident service charge and refunds to residents.
In Keystone West Virginia on December 18 1930 the Bluefield Telephone company removed a telephone pole from the center of the principal business street after residents complained mud was splashed onto cars by vehicles driving around the obstruction. The action came on orders from the road commission.
The article notes a peak debt around thirty billion with a surplus of eighty five million this year and tax intake of one hundred three million. Under Roosevelt's September estimates the treasury has six hundred ninety nine million in new cash to borrow before June 30 and must meet maturities totaling three billion forty eight million. Also three hundred forty six million in treasury notes become callable but may not be refunded. The day’s debt sits one hundred sixty eight million short of the thirty billion seven hundred twenty three million projected for year end.
The Hollywood death of actress Thelma Todd leads to a grand jury inquiry. Details show she left with chauffeur Ernest Peters near 2:45 a m and was found dead in a garage car with carbon monoxide. Roland West denies romance while highlighting their business partnership at a sidewalk cafe.
Mrs L W Williams Mrs C C Johnson and Mrs W H Cyphers of Keystone shopped in the city. Edwin Tabor arrives Saturday from National Business College Roanoke VA to spend Christmas with his parents. Mrs B H Steger secretary at Arlington Hall Washington expected to spend Yutetide with her parents and daughter Sara Lee Steger and son John Steger. Dr and Mrs E B Wade Bluefield college returned from Florida and Cuba. Mrs D H Barger hosts sister Mrs Henry Roane Winston Salem NC at West Virginian. Mrs J E Hatcher 900 College Ave improving at St Luke's hospital. Virginia Mae Speed daughter of Mayor W H Speed arrives from Harrisonburg State Teachers College for Christmas. Thomas King English actor reached peak in 1777 with Sir Peter Teasle in The School for Scandal.
A nationwide survey by the National Retail Drygoods Association shows Christmas sales up about 10 percent through mid December, signaling a potential 4.5 billion dollar December total. Regions nationwide report strong shopper turnout and rapid turnover with stores noting sales above prewar figures.
A woman drove her car around a tree blocking the highway to escape a holdup near White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. State police said two masked gunmen fired four times at Mrs. Dewey Sawyers who resisted the attack.
Two teenage hitch-hikers, Velma Gilardo 17 and Winifred Amos 18 from Fairmont West Virginia, were picked up early at a restaurant and will be arraigned in morals court as suspected runaways. They provided addresses 110 Spring Street and 208 Lloyd Street in Fairmont.
The Bluefield Better Service club will meet at 8 o'clock this evening in the municipal auditorium. A time program is arranged and the public is invited. Officers for the coming year will be elected at the meeting.
London dispatch reports Sir Samuel Hoare quits after the Anglo French plan granting Italy two thirds of Ethiopia sparked opposition. He left Parliament on the eve of a hostile debate as critics warned the cabinet would bear responsibility for the agreement. Hoare's abrupt retirement follows a swift political uproar over the deal.
Geneva December 18 The Anglo French bid to settle the African war without full league backing falters as Italy's seat is vacant and Mussolini reportedly boycotts the session. Eden and Laval defend the plan as a goodwill effort while Britain warns it will drop the proposal if the league does not approve.
Rome reports final victory after three days of clash along the Takkaze river front. Italian casualties exceed 500 Ethiopians and 272 Italians with many wounded. Badoglio says Italian forces repelled a flanking Ethiopian attack at Dembo Guina pass and bombed enemy columns near Makale.
Citizens of Pocahontas announce a Community Christmas tree program with music by the American Legion band, scripture and prayer, carols by local church choirs, a Christmas address, Santa Claus, and a coronation event. J P Curtis chairs the finance committee and appeals for donations to cover expenses.
The Charleston military district announces a group school for reserve officer instruction in Bluefield on Friday December 20 at 7 30 p m at the Matz hotel The session led by Captain Henry T Kent U S Army will cover the Recruiting Plan Mercer County Collecting Station All reserve officers are invited to attend
Olga Breck a 38 year old former Ziegfeld Follies star plunged from a hotel window in San Francisco today police investigate a party preceding the tragedy. Captain Charles Dullea said Breck clung to a window sill before the fall and that her former husband Thomas Latkins left the hotel minutes after the impact. Latkins appeared for questioning with an attorney. Everett H Saxe a liquor salesman who says Breck was his wife reported earlier injuring his head in a separate incident.
Ayers confessed to a planned extortion targeting Bailey involving a fake gang threat and a demand for 500 dollars. He claimed the funds were for his wife’s hospital bill and that he forged checks to support his family. He was held on forgery charges with bond set at 2000 dollars and jailed in Mercer county.
If irritation wakes you, burning and scanty flow or backache occur, flush out acids and wastes with Juniper oil Chu leaves in Bukets green tablets. Bladder laxity improves like castor oil for bowels. After four days, refund offered by druggists. Goodykoonts Drug Company, Buc eld, NE. B Spangler and Co., Princeton.
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