Christmas Verse Fragments by R W Glider
Fragmentary religious verse notes the nativity with an image of Mary and Jesus in a manger. A dated print reference to Rona and an offer to buy an “E” appear amid the text.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1944
Page
4
Guard Against Left Wing Influence in Democracy
The writer warns about socialism and communism within a democracy noting that extreme democratic rule could lean toward economic equality. It argues communism is not criminal by definition but appeals to the desperate and underprivileged, praising moderation and caution in adopting any ideology. Buy an EE Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Russia
United States
Our Stake In Airing Quarrels
A column discusses postwar diplomacy with the United States Britain and Russia. It argues for joint study of territorial issues and warns against external pressure, noting the risks of nations not honoring agreements and the dangers of a world government telling U.S. policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
Russia
United States Role in Postwar Settlement and Social Security Debate
The text argues the US bears the European war burden and should shape postwar settlement to protect American interests. It notes Roosevelt’s veto surprise over cutting social security tax, questions the fund’s finance and interest payments, and skewers public calls to reduce work effort while criticizing New Deal promises and a supposed 75 degree national temperature freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Queen Mary Aids Drowning Soldier Then Sparks Domestic Scandal
A British naval officer recounts a wartime rescue aboard the Queen Mary as it passed a raft of American sailors. The officer's letter, sent to his mother, includes a quip about an inherited grudge from the ship's chief engineer father prompting a divorce request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
United States
Tommie
Peace and war by events not theories guide the world
Paul Mallon argues that postwar policy must follow real events not ideological labels. He notes propaganda, rival cliques, and shifting power as Britain and Greece face attacks while Russia expands in Poland and withdraws from air accords. He predicts a move toward frank discussion after V E Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itical Pu
Britain
China
Greece
Russia
Poland
Dumbarton Oaks
World War and World Revolution as the Same Challenge
The speaker warns that global conflict mirrors a broader world revolution, with conflicting political currents present in every nation. Revolutions may persist beyond the war, so the obligation is to defend and preserve Christian ideals, staying alert and undeceived to avoid surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Christmas Day in War Time Amidst Conflict
The piece reflects on the clash between the Christmas spirit and ongoing war. It explains Christmas derives from the mass of Christ and missa meaning to send forth, noting that despite differing sects all Christianity aims to spread the spirit of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Christmas Spirit Across War Time
The piece speaks of Christmas as a symbol of Christ like peace and generosity. It contrasts religious meaning with the child like kindness of Santa Claus and notes sacrifice and sound generosity. It mentions soldiers preparing for heroism and hopeful lines about a future Christmas day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Chris
Prediction of rising divorces after war from Burgess
University of Chicago sociologist Ernest W. Burgess warns one in three postwar marriages may fail and urges prompt marriage counseling. He also calls for family life education in schools starting in high school to curb instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Burgess
University of Chicago
Pathfinder
Pocahontas Rail Accident Tells of F Barrett Visit
Fragmentary note recalls Pocahontas incident near railroad arteries and mentions F Barrett returning from a visit to Washington County Virginia.
Till Tell You How It Happened Conservation Volunteer Note
A fragmented Minnesota Conservation Volunteer issue contains scattered phrases about mishaps and unintended events. Entries mention loading errors not realized, swimming ability, cleaning coats with gasoline, steering failure, matches, high pictures, overloaded boats, fishhooks, misidentified objects, thick ties, ivy, and seating shifts causing tipping or leaks.
College of Surgeons students return home for holidays
Thirty years ago Good Tickle and William Hearn students at the College of Surgeons in Baltimore returned home for the half holiday. P. S. Dudley left for Union Hall Virginia to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs P. S. Dudley. Mr and Mrs L. 8S and Miss Marthe Shiriez went to Waynesboro Virginia to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Tickle
William Hearn
College of and Surgeons
Baltimore
P. S. Dudley
Union Hall
P. S
Marthe Shirie
Waynesboro Va
Local Couple Struck On Bland Street In Serious Crash
Twenty years ago B B Ritter and his wife were struck by an automobile on Bland Street. Ritter was seriously injured while his wife had a narrow escape. The Rotary Club hosted more than ten Rotary sons and daughters at its West Virginian hotel meeting. Miss Minnie Weaver of the YWCA left for home in Weaverville North Carolina for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&b
Ritter
Carrol Street
Bland Street
Rotary Club
West Virginian
Minnie Weaver
Y. W.C.A
Weaverville
N. C
Live and let live amid war era headlines and jokes
A collage of wartime satire cites Goebbels remarks and calls for peace while mocking Nazi rhetoric. It notes Navy beer allowances, Mussolini’s resurging show, Chaplin film irony, and a quip on hoarded currency amid shifting times.
Flue Fires Call Out Bluefield Firemen
The Bluefield fire department was called out three times yesterday morning to Yen's Hinch where a fire burned out with no damage. At 9 o'clock they were also summoned to 220 Fiore Street to a small fire caused by a defective [text unclear].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Yen
St. Robey
Fiore Street
War era humor in off days during shortages
Readable fragments show a wartime column noting Christmas is ending, toys scattered, and strikes causing days off. It comments on shortages of matches and cigarettes aligning with wartime effort and urges early work as the best response.
Wilder talks sleepless nights and steady excitement over Lost Week End
Billy Wilder discusses The Lost Week End with Robbin Coons, saying he and Charlie Brackett work nightly and are a week ahead of shooting. Wilder explains the film follows Don Birnam, a five day drunk, as love and ambition blur with alcoholism and tragedy, while noting the project aims for a serious message without preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Billy Wilder
Don Birnam
Billy
Charlie Bracket
Ninotchka
Brackett
Wilder
Charles Jackson
Don Birnham
Jane Wyman
Ray Milland
Birnham
Jackson
Nightlife Notes From New York Cafes Zanzibar and Commodore
Bill Robinson predicts dancing for forty more years as Zanzibarabian Nights dazzles with Louis Armstrong Maurice Rocco and the Three Sisters. Bernice Parks shines at La Maisonette with All of a Sudden My Heart Stood Still. Hal McInyre leads the Twentieth Century Room with Ruth Gaylor and Al Noble as vocalists. New Victor recordings include Don't Fence Me In and Peter Peter Punkin Eater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanzibar
Bill Robinson
Robinson
Hion
Louis Armstrong
Armstrong
Maurice Rocco
Three Sisters
Nicholas Brothers
Gams Otto Oe
Delta Rhythm Boys
St. Regis la Maisonette
Bernice Parks
Miss Parks
Poy
Commodore
Hal McInyre
Hollywood
Ruth Gaylor
New York
California
al Noble
Deposit
N. Y
McIntyre
Victor
Peter
Canning Center Hours Announced for Glenwood Park
The Glenwood Park canning center will close Monday and Tuesday of next week. It will operate 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canning Center
Glenwood Park
Voice Of The People Proposes One-Term Presidents
Montvale Virginia resident B B Brown writes to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph urging a constitutional amendment limiting presidents to one term and applying the same to Senators and Congress members. He suggests electing fifty people to the Senate and House every three years and advocates adopting this system nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Brown
Montvale
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
United States
White House
Num
Ber
Senate
House
A Book a Day Air Combat Book Review
John Selby reviews Pightins Wings a history of air combat from 1914 to jet propulsion noting its fresh perspective for modern readers and highlighting the pivotal 1914 early battle when a lone scout plane influenced the British and French forces and the evolution of aerial warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zale
Maubeuge
John Prench
Assa
von Kluck
Service Men’s club guests honored by area women group
Seventy-eight service men and women plus family members attended the Service Men’s club gathering. Donations came from the Princeton U D C chapter, Bramwell Methodist circle, W B C S, Mrs. T J Thompson, R R Crowley, J E Nelson, Miss Ethel Caffee, and Laura Wheeler circle. Mrs James Kahle led the event with help from several volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Men's Club
Princeton
U. D.C
T. J. Thompson
Bramwell
R R. Crowley
J. E. Nelson
Ethel Caffee
Laura Wheeler
Pinecrest Sanitarium Chief Resigns to Run for Office
Charleston West Virginia December 22 The resignation of Dr E H Hedrick superintendent of Pinecrest Sanitarium becomes effective December 31 He steps down to aid his bid for Congress in the Sixth District The board of control names Dr G E Gwinn assistant superintendent as acting superintendent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
E. H. Hedrick
Pinecrest Sanitarium
M. M. Nee Hedrik
Board of Control
G. E. Gwinn
State Bond Sale Total Edges Up
West Virginia nears its all time high in war loan sales with a total of 132,537,477 dollars. State War Finance Chairman Spurr noted the level is 192 percent of the 69 million goal and near the spring 1943 second high mark. Individual purchases stand at 50,837,179 dollars and corporate sales at 75,148,298, with final counting January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Spurr
Westfinia
New Hampshire
Maryland
North Carolina
Governor-Elect Plans Inauguration Attendance in Washington
Bedley Meadows said Governor-Elect Clarence Meadows and his wife will attend the presidential inauguration in Washington on January 19. The Meadows family expects to move into the state mansion on January 16, the day after his inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedley W.va
Governm
Clarence W. Meadows
Mrs. Meadows
Washington
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