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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1926
Page
2
An Osaka edition editorial argues Japan must welcome Christianity to harmonize Western civilization with Eastern national traits. It cautions that Western culture cannot be absorbed without its religion and proposes Christianity be assimilated into Japanese life alongside Buddhism Confucianism and Shinto.
A comic snippet from the Toronto Telegram and California Pelican frames a mad man with old fashioned manners. Liza explains the man’s job as the tester in a mattress factory and Jane questions his methods.
A Keystone Chamber of Commerce meeting called by Samuel A. Christie outlined plans for a grand Fourth of July event with brass band fireworks and special prizes. Merchants have pledged over 35 dollars in prizes and a canvassing committee was formed to boost support. A Wilcoe Terminal visit was reciprocated with multiple attendees from Elhorn Northfork and local shops. The Keystone Efficiency Club will meet June 10 at the foreman's office in the shops.
Schools closing the boys and girls from here are expected home today and tomorrow. Those reported which are expected are Edward Doyle from VPI Blacksburg, Elo Pals from Georgetown University Washington DC, Zuleima Zink from Randolph Macon Danville, Merrill Budnick from Washington and Lee Lexington, and Willi Zink from Randolph Macon Ashland.
A fragment notes the Efficioner Club of the N. and W. organization has developed activity and routines as they call them, indicating ongoing efficiency efforts.
Frank Hildreth a clerk at the N. and W. station was sent to the hospital with non alarming injuries. He is expected to be confined for several weeks as Mrs. Hildreth and his sister stay at their Rural Retreat Virginia home during his recovery.
Members of the Ellen Wright Circle of the Methodist Missionary Society conducted an all day mission event. They organized prayers, outreach, and collection activities to support their community service goals.
Wednesday study session at Mrs W P Beane home with Mrs H B Reynolds as teacher covered the first three chapters of The Life as a Stewardship. A musical program followed at noon by Mrs C F Elliott Mrs D C Mitchell Mrs L M Rish and Mrs F O Ray. Afternoon session concluded the book. Attendees included Mrs H B Reynolds Mrs Lucy North Mrs Lester Mrs J J Bryant and others.
A social afternoon hosted by Mrs. Christie, Mrs. Goodo, and Mrs. Newman featured a bridge rock event at Mrs. Newman's Offa building apartment. Prizes went to Mrs. Beatie, Miss Margaret Smith, and Miss Bertha Smith for bridge. rook honors to Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Lester. a salad course followed. The edition also notes a birthday party for Virginia Kirby, Chautauqua plans, a birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Snyder, various church announcements, missionary society updates, and numerous personals from residents visiting and traveling in the region.
A Willcox Arizona man drilled a shallow water shaft that struck oil yielding about forty five gallons daily. He also serves as a clerk at Keystone Coal and Cokes Company. Local notes report visits, travels, and job changes among residents including Miss Gertrude Cosgrove and others in Bluefield, Huntington, and neighboring towns.
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