Bluefield Daily Telegraph Public Notices Summary
Bluefield West Virginia newspaper details its publication schedule and postage rules. It notes Associated Press affiliation and subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery across zones.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1948
Page
14
Bluefield West Virginia newspaper details its publication schedule and postage rules. It notes Associated Press affiliation and subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery across zones.
A reflection quoting Ecclesiastes 9 11 and Henry Van Dyke on how outcomes favor time and chance over speed strength or wisdom. The passage contrasts biblical and modern phrasing, urging humility before unpredictable fate.
Bluefield hosts the West Virginia Young Republican League convention with over a thousand expected attendees. The two day program includes speeches by Senator Revercomb and Senator Knowland with the aim of a sweeping Republican victory in November.
An article notes various figures named as fathers of the year by national press and discusses the politics and pride in Father’s Day. It lists Eddie Cantor Bob Feller Gregory Peck David Wayne Van Wyck Mason and critiques the self congratulatory tone and inflated claims.
A historical editorial argues that five major powers can deter major wars through alliance and collective action. It cites Examples such as Germany Italy Japan and asserts any future world conflict would be unwinnable for either side. The piece emphasizes mutual defeat and the lasting costs of war.
President Truman resumes campaign travel across the western states as pressure grows for renomination. The piece notes his resolve amid Democratic splits, cites pleas from new dealers to drop the bid, and discusses fallout from the New Deal era, including strains in the solid South.
Valley Forge children in Tennessee designed their own playground facilities as part of a city wide recreation needs study for a 22 000 population community. They tackled land use safety and maintenance while learning planning concepts and discussing schools streets and other facilities for present and future needs.
Aramines Walk writes of lighting a torch at the altar of faith. The steady light banishes darkness and brings radiant joy, happiness through day and night, a personal spiritual testament.
In 1946 Ralph Moore faced a Justice Department complaint for attempting to rig lard and fat markets via a phony press release after Ralph Moore threats to Pearson. The piece traces connections to Senator Elmer Thomas and a web of lobbyists and figures amid probe into commodity speculation and political influence.
Sheilah Graham reports Ava Gardner replacing Lana Turner in Great Sinner with Gregory Peck if Lana delays her Europe trip. Lan a plans a longer honeymoon, Ann Sheridan battles Warner Brothers over Flamingo Road, and Jack Warner takes control. Red Skelton fears mumps but it's nerves. Mary Pickford, Clement, and Pickfair concerns, Gloria Grahame wedding to Nick Ray, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby talks, Esther Williams switched into Take Me out to the Ball Game, Gene Tierney expects a winter baby, and Clark Gable helps Bert Kopperel with portrait work for Command Decision.
A cosmopolitan crowd fills Versailles for Suzy Solidor’s American debut. The French chanteuse, famed from Paris V Vie and wartime service, performs mostly French selections with one English number, drawing long applause and post‑show demonstrations from the audience.
The article notes Suzy Solidor making her American debut at the Mile in June with vocalist Ginnie Powell Raeburn and Georgie Moran also debuting in the Century Room. It recalls Bergen's Hollywood tour film and Charley McCarthy wardrobe bits shown at a Sherry Netherland party before sailing for Sweden.
A verse snippet describes a man whose social life improves as neighbors and locals start visiting him after obtaining a television set. The narrator notes friendlier neighbors and better neighborly interactions, highlighting a change in community dynamics brought by the new device.
A speaker laments how owning a video system disrupts sleep, neighbors, and routine. Once peaceful, the home now faces constant noise and visitors, with dogs barking and calls increasing as the television becomes a visiting excuse. The poem contrasts past familiar friendships with present isolation.
A humorous rural column lampoons changing home life as a new television set shifts daily habits from beer to cinema. The country editor notes Mr and Mrs Clint Haverstraw feel blue as their five year old demands a radio audition while public envy ranks inventive gadgets high.
Senator Soaper critiques state actions as two governors appoint secretaries for brides. He urges upholding a civil service standard and warns against politicized appointments. He notes a new alarm about the nation’s need for freight cars amid calls to reform.
Daily Telegraph Said! W. D. Ord manager of the Em pire Coal company visits the city. An annual spring revival begins at the Happy Hollow church. T. J. Kilgore, a Wise county coal operator, disappears from his Big Stone Gap home. Graham high school enlarging work begins. Helen Mitchell wins first in War Savings essay contest. Bluefield forms No Man's Land Club for ladies. Twenty years ago Bluefield's Burkes Garden water rights option challenged by J. BR. Meek. Lions clubs district conference opens. Allen T. Buchanan elected commander of the Bluefield Knights Tempar. A backyard zoo show at Mrs. H. E. Shedd’s home draws attention.
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