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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
3
The bluefield news notes a bean beetle outbreak in Russell county prompting local farmers and gardeners to prepare defenses. J J Taylor of Castlewood watches beetle activity as he tends tomatoes and ready to strike at first sign of infestation.
Bland county Democrats adopt resolutions endorsing Governor Alfred E. Smith fueling statewide interest as Tazewell county Democrats prepare for a mass meeting to elect delegates to the state convention. Analysts watch if Bland’s move signals broader support or local maneuvering ahead of the Roanoke gathering.
Misses Louise Blackwell Claire Lay Mary Phipps and Ruth Kelly return home after a trip to Detroit and Canada. The four teachers signed in for the next term and will resume duties this September. Prizes to be awarded July 14 at Abba valley Moore monument dedication attract many events.
A 20 year old Washington D C schoolteacher fought a mysterious illness when Louise Omwake a George Washington University co ed volunteered for a broad blood transfusion. The account notes the student nurse's involvement and the learning context at GWU.
Pocahontas Bluefield and Tazewell business men bid to outdo each other in a day long event with a foot race and prizes. A new casing will go on the oldest Ford, Chev with the most mileage gets high powered gasoline and service, with several hundred dollars in prizes awarded.
Report says undercover investigators spent weeks in the area gathering information on illegal activity. The raid on the federal prohibition operation may have followed their surveillance observations.
R Kelly, a renowned sculptor, is back home in Bluefield after a three month bed rest following a hip fracture. He was treated at St Luke's hospital. Lamb shipments from Russell and Tazewell counties began, with three cars sent Tuesday to Jersey City.
The Christian church will hold a meeting starting Sunday with Dr Smith as the evan ce He will be assisted by Rev C Hughes pastor.
A prominent Philadelphia theatrical promoter was seen in Bluefield over the weekend. He conducted a personal inspection of local talent rumored in reports, with no contracts confirmed as yet. The promoter reportedly visited both Bluefield locations.
A candidate declares his run with vigor but faces a contested campaign that could end not only in defeat but also in the loss of his bat in a connected sports or symbolic dispute.
Russell Cawthorne of Church Road Virginia, inspector for the Norfolk and Western, has set up headquarters in the city and will move his family here. He is a native of Appomattox County born and raised near Appomattox court house.
Veteran umbrella fixer John Wallace of Winchester retired to his hotel suite after a busy day. The 66 year old Englishman has spent 28 years in the Bluefield region and is known for repairing old umbrellas to near new condition.
An elder umbrella merchant recalls a years long downturn caused by cars. He notes the Prince of Wales with an umbrella sparked renewed demand and jokes about marriage if he weighed more. He adds that a man’s heart matters more than his job.
The Tazewell Fair Association schedules a large Fourth of July celebration at the fair grounds in Tazewell with horse racing riding automobile racing saddle horse show and other attractions. Plans aim to host up to five thousand attendees and provide picnicking space with water trees and grass for families. Public invited to enjoy a full outdoor holiday.
Cliffe and Bernice Carter arrived yesterday from Radford Woman's college where they spent the last term. All are graduates of Graham high school. Miss Katherin Hardy is home from Randolph-Macon college for the summer. Miss Eva Gillespie left yesterday for Huntington to attend the summer session of Marshall college and will teach again at the local school next term. Will Neel is recovering well ten days after foot surgery. Miss Sally Miller of Devon visits her niece Mrs M Fisher and nephew J P Davidson after attending her niece Elizabeth Richardson's graduation in Washington where her mother Mrs Richardson also saw the diploma awarded.
A farmer boy walked Canton streets for four days trying to sell a tiger cub for four dollars but found no buyers. The piece notes tigers are rare in South China as in India, reflecting a bearish market tone.
Havana reports Cuba tests the sugar cane cul l remnants for cattle fodder. If successful, the industry could use the ba gasse fraction for feed, with digestible 45.6 percent and 57 percent crude fiber and ash deemed non harmful. Maria Teresa ruled Austria during the War of the Austrian Succession.
Chicago's night scene is migrating to suburbs after enforcement actions padlocked hundreds of venues since 1927. Federal crews report more than 475 cases pending and 125 roadhouses opening in Cook County outside the city.
Kansas City June 5 A report on DePauw University Greencastle Ind and its training for Methodist bishops. Three former DePauw heads now bishops Bishop Edwin H Hugh Bishop Fran J McConnell and Bishop George R Grose attended the quadrennial conference. Names and years of service at DePauw are listed.
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