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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1932

Page

6

Daily Telegraph Printing Co notices and subscription rates

Publication details for the Daily Telegraph Printing Co including Associated Press affiliation, distribution to members, and advertising representation. Subscription rates cover various West Virginia zones with mail and carrier options and post office delivery terms.

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Ezekiel 20 7 Cast away abominations and idols

A fragment quoting Ezekiel urging renouncement of Egypt’s idols. The text includes a quo tation about defiling oneself and the Lord being God along with a line attributed to Zimmermann about self and speech.

Egypt Ezekiel

United States Faces Need for Concrete Business Recovery Plan

A merchant of opinion urges an immediate US plan to revive business, stressing end to public spending extravagance, reduced national income, and the futility of waiting for Europe or market forces alone. He questions leadership, calls for decisive action, and recalls past financial prudence.

United States America Europe

Thirty Years Ago Today In Bluefield Local Notes

Miss Lula May Smith and W F Bene wed at Bland Street Methodist Church. Miss Nanty Dodd sails to Baltimore to train at Children’s Hospital. Ground broken for Southern Express building near the passenger depot.

Lula May Smith W. F. Bene Bland Street Methodist Church Tyler Frazier Nanty Dodd Baltimore Children's Hospital Southern Express Company J. L. Corvin Bessie French Bluefield Roanoke John Tanner Bluefield Lodge of Elke Portland Ore Fred B. Mitchell May Bailey Parente R. H. Bailey Bethel

National parks expansion outlined in 1932 feature article

An NSF era piece notes growing U S park system with new monuments and expanded acreage. It highlights Isle Royale Mammoth Cave Shenandoah Everglades and Great Smoky mountains plans and cites Lane’s 1918 charter on park preservation and public access. The piece ends with a political jab about raising funds for campaigns.

Europe United States The National Republic Hancock Adams Uncle Sam Ward Great Smoky Mountains Mammoth Cave Congress Isle Royale National Park Michigan Isle Royale Islands Everglades Park Florida Franklin K. Lane Secretary of the Interior Mather Franklin Kk. Lane

Inventor Devises Dry-Wet Political Plank Hypothesis

An observer muses that a clever inventor could profit by creating a political platform with a dry side and a wet side. The quip suggests a gimmick designed to appeal to contrasting voter sensibilities.

Famed matriarch barred face powder and rag-time pianist

A noted mother from earlier days forbade her daughter from applying face powder and from playing rag-time on the piano. The household rules reflected strict social norms of the era and highlighted parental control over domestic life.

How Did You Fight The Trouble You Faced

A historic verse extols resilience and courage in adversity. It frames struggle as a test of spirit and character, urging a brave response and a steadfast, cheerful attitude regardless of hardship. It praises endurance over complaint.

Opinion Snips on Kump Candidacy and Tax Bill

Editorials weigh H G Kump’s gubernatorial bid noting he is a minority candidate and rebutting accusations of utility backing. Authors cite A J Wilkinson and Alfred Taylor as sources of critique and urge direct replies. The second piece favors swift passage of the revenue bill, credits Hoover leadership, and calls for Congress to finish work and adjourn.

Senate Congress Hoover Charleston

Difficult Children and Parental Influence on Health

The article explains that many difficult children are not mentally defective and that physical health issues such as sleeplessness anemia or poor digestion can drive behavioral problems. It stresses that neurotic or demanding parents hinder improvement and that restoring health and proper parental guidance can resolve some cases.

A. Dingwall Fordyce Children's Hospital Liverpool England

Japan and Soviet Russia face no war danger says Saito

Tokyo premier and foreign minister Saito asserts there is absolutely no danger of war with the Soviet Union. In Michigan two Selfridge field airmen jump to safety after a mid air collision. In Chicago actress Helen Hayes is sued for $100,000 in alienation of affections by Caryl Frank McArthur, wife of the playwright.

Toyko Saito Japan Soviet Russia Mt. Clemens Mich Selfridge Chicago Helen Hayes Caryl Frank McArthur

Grimacing imps on stage fuel theater superstition

New York reports on stage mishaps that fuel superstition in theater. Authors recall gun failures during murder scenes, ad libbed snickers, and a famous line about heart disease as villains improvise under faulty weapons.

New York

Fumble at Ford Theater Sparks Elated Roars in Baltimore

In Baltimore at the Ford theater during A Kiss of Importance Montague Love trips on a rug and falls, then covers with lines as Ivan Simpson watches. A garter snaps loose drawing roaring laughter while another actor exits nose first after a door sticks.

Ford Theater Baltimore Montague Love Ivan Simpson Love Montague

Stage mishaps on door and piano cause backstage panic

In a lively reminiscence, Lee Tracy in Oh Promise Me fights a stubborn door while Elsie exits as Pauline Lord recalls a Philadelphia piano cue gone wrong. G P Huntley and an understudy rubber-stamped a comic backstage moment as the audience laughed.

Lee Tracy Mary Phillips Elsie Tracy Pauline Lord Philadelphia G. P. Huntley Miss Lord Huntley

Harpoon and Hunger Notes Echo Through Odd Headlines

The piece blends quirky remarks on persecution, budget battles, a rugged explorer recalling near starvations, a movie magnate urging higher admission prices, and a quip about noise abatement, all framed as pithy newspaper snippets.

Barkley as Keynote Bottleneck at Democratic Convention

Last night in Washington Rodney Dutcher notes that Senator Alben Barkley faces a tough task as potential Democratic keynote speaker. He warns against railing on tariffs or prohibition and suggests Democrats seek restraint to avoid party embarrassment amid tariff clashes and internal opposition.

Rodney Dutcher Ashington Alben W. Barkley Kentucky Barkley Senator Barkley Roosevelt Anti- Saloon League Ciry Tor Hills HPRD Cordell Hull Tennessee

Friday Radio Program Listings Across Networks

Radio schedule fragment shows NBC WEAf and NBC WJZ basic chains with list of stations and a long night lineup from 10:30 to 11:30 featuring Sissle Orchestra and various programs across East Midwest Northwest South and Coast regions.

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Silent clock and sports scores fill Bluefield schedule

The 212.6 WHIS listing from Bluefield outlines an eight hour musical clock block followed by silent periods, a Kew Bee Hour, and time checks. It also lists studio slots and a 6:25 baseball scores update before a Blanche Armentrout feature at 7:20.

Gas rate case to be resumed before P S C

United Fuel Gas rate case returns to the Public Service Commission in Charleston after two delays. The company argues the 29 cent temporary rate is confiscation and offers new data for higher rates while the protesting cities reserve the right to challenge the rate as facts are reviewed.

Charleston W. Va United Fuel Gas Company Public Service Commission

Underwood Opens Randolph County Agricultural Agent Post

Elkins West Virginia June 2 C R Underwood of Weston today began duties as Randolph county agricultural agent succeeding W Clayton Jester who served nine years until he came here signing April 1 Underwood was selected to fill the vacancy created by Jesters departure and will assume duties immediately

Elkins W. Va C. R. Underwood Weston Randolph County Lewis W. Clayton Jester Underwood

West Virginia Briefs From Across The State

Clarksburg youth Cain 19 from Donohue died after falling while boarding a freight train. Salem College graduates 99. 49 BA, 9 BS, 32 standard normal certs. Two additions, no withdrawals for next year’s faculty. Bus fares in Clarksburg cut starting Sunday with 25 percent round trips for 60 days and 45 percent weekend fares. Elk river pollution feared near Monterville. Wild Life League protests mine drainage. Harpers Ferry water purification leads to unsafe water signs removal. State water commission surveys Elk Coal Guyan rivers for pollution elimination. Spencer resident Shumaker spent 733.12 with no contributions in Democratic state superintendent bid. Prisoners in county jail enjoy free musical shows. U V students rehearse nearby. Body of Norville Blodgett found hanged near his home. veteran of World War I. Mrs Harris, 19, shot herself while husband away seeking work. doctor says recovery likely.

Candidates Must File Detailed Expense List After Primary

All candidates for public office must submit sworn itemized receipts and expenditures since the primary within 30 days. Filing points vary by office: secretary of state in Charleston for statewide offices. county court or district offices in Princeton. Failing to file carries misdemeanor conviction, $50 minimum fine, and possible jail time.

Charleston Princeton

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