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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1933
Page
6
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists classified and public notices for clubs churches and organizations. Rates for subscriptions and delivery by mail or carrier are shown, with price brackets by region and time period. The issue date is Tuesday June 6, 1983.
A compact reflection links Proverbs 20 7 with the phrase integrity tests the civil virtues as echoed by Diderot. It frames integrity as the measure of a just man whose descendants are blessed.
A long address to the New York State League of Savings and Loan associations urges support for savers over further taxation or foreclosures. It emphasizes that recovery depends on those still employed who can spend and invest, warns against deflation, and calls for wise planning to stabilize industry and preserve American interests amid London talks and global negotiations.
The United States faces a challenge to boost domestic business. Only about 15 percent of Americans’ business ties involve foreign nations, while 86 percent lack direction toward better wages and jobs. The American delegation’s hopes at the conference fail to align with this need.
The first train ran over the Guyandot Valley railroad to Forteen Mile in Lincoln county. W L Adkins left for Ceredo to attend the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W H Adkins. Eight export cattle were killed by lightning on Oscar Thompson’s farm in Thompson Valley Taze well county.
Louis Wiley, business manager of the New York Times, praised the press for its public service in informing Americans about Washington as the administration seeks economic order. He noted most papers support the new deal, while some doubt its workings, yet remain respectful and factual.
Great Britain France and other European nations have faced further reductions in war debt payments as the dollar falls overseas. Debtors can buy American dollars to lessen their obligations, with total debts reportedly cut by about a billion dollars. Yet they show little rush to exploit the cuts, hoping for larger relief later.
Poetic meditation on aging shared by all social ranks from Croesus to vagrant. Time binds the humble and the high as gray hair joins curate and sinner, while walking together yet still alone. The piece laments solitary journeys despite common burdens and the comfort of shared laughter.
Opinions from Morgan Town and Charleston press reflect on James S. Lakin’s retirement after 25 years of service. Lakin’s deep knowledge of state institutions and property is praised as enabling economies and effective state operations, while editors note political factors may prompt his replacement.
The piece notes intensified demands for publicity of executive pay in firms aided by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and regulated by government bodies. It cites costs, salaries at Equitable Life and other insurers, and a push in Congress to require disclosure by Federal agencies and banks. It mentions figures from 1929 to 1932 and hints at ongoing investigations and proposed pay cap measures.
In New York on June 5 observers rush to Washington for the Senate investigation of House financier J. P. Morgan. Highlights include Morgan recovering his hat after a sunlit mishap, Tomas Lamont acting as hat holder, and talk of a sensational list of prominent men who allegedly took Morgan stock and later balked on payments. The clash between Senators Fletcher and Glass provides vivid color as ages 75 and 74 frame a fierce exchange.
Vice-President Garner faces a daily choice of which gavel to use, with over 300 sent from across the United States and Canada. His office houses dozens, many sent to Texas for a museum, featuring varied materials from cactus and rattlesnake to wood from trees in his district. He also keeps a relic from General Sam Houston's elm, a pecan Wood handle from his grove, and an ebony piece a women’s group gifted. The chandelier above his Senate desk once sat in the White House East Room. Garner now avoids evenings out, rarely going to movies, and avoids public appearances.
The famed Senator Borah occupies a secluded private office in the Capitol, serving as dean since 1908. Every morning at 10 30 he drinks buttermilk, remaining a central figure visitors seek. Known for his diverse talents, his surprising hands contrast with his rugged appearance and wartime stature.
Jesse Frank, 18, is held charged with slaying his brother Frank, 16, at Calais last night. Police say the shooting occurred at the home of their grandfather Wilson Carpenter during a family quarrel.
In a house investigation Sirovich cited current statements on high earnings in Hollywood. He named Louis B. Mayer earning about 800000 annually and Adolph Zukor Jesse Lasky Irving Thalberg Nicholas Schenck and Warner Bros each around 400000 to 520000 with extravagant bonuses. Five movie men earned more than the combined pay of Congress the president the cabinet the supreme court and all 48 state governors.
The House narrowly avoided disaster to the administration’s industrial control bill under a strict rule. Majority Leader Burns used a fierce whip to secure a one vote margin. The row focused on the income tax portion, with opposition from Republicans and some Southern Democrats over a potential sales tax in a forthcoming conference.
Dr. Philip Lewin outlines shoe types for different feet, stressing flexible versus rigid shanks, round toes, and proper heel height. Daily shoe care, such as using shoe trees, is advised, along with stockings designed to prevent constriction and support healthy circulation.
A dense listing of networked radio segments by region covering Eastern, Midwest, Northwest, Canadian, South, Mountain, and Pacific Coast. It outlines program blocks from 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm with musical hours, news flashes, talk, orchestras, and special features, including coast-to-coast repeats and time-zone sensitive notes. The guide preserves station codes and show names, indicating regional programming and anticipated changes.
A critic calls the revived play a ripe old mellow drama. The piece sits amid notes on autos wind shield wipers and the misplaced worry over the gold clause while a Los Angeles man who swallowed tacks coughs them up en route to hospital. the tale hints at odd medical and cigarette brand links.
Yards Va June 3. Born to Mr and Mrs Jake Strong a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Mabe a daughter. Jim Tickle of Kentucky visiting his brother here. Mrs Callie Fulford improving in Bluefield sanitarium after operation. Mrs Fannie Tabor ill at home. Mr and Mrs H C Hambrick of Sieves visited friends here Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Barrett Mrs Morefield of Amonate and Mr and Mrs Shelton Morefield of Falls Mills visited relatives at Brushfork Monday.
Keystone West Virginia June 5 The Rev R J Tyler pastor of the Baptist church here for several years tendered his resignation last Wednesday evening to take effect at month end. The retired minister has no definite plans but is considering offers from other churches and will decide soon.
Announcement of the marriage of Winfred H. Dillard and Violet M. Meek solemnized at Bland Virginia on April 29 with Rev. Samuel Bratton officiating. Groom son of C W Dillard and wife formerly Keystone residents. bride daughter of John L. Meek and wife of Marion, a county public school teacher. Circles of the Woman's Missionary Society set meetings for Wednesday at 7:30 pm at Mrs Selle's home, 2:30 pm at Mrs Cline's, and 2 pm at Mrs North's.
Uncle Ben Bruce suffered a fracture above the wrist while working at the Methodist church last Wednesday morning. He was taken to Grace Hospital where the fracture was reduced and he was sent home Thursday morning.
Mr and Mrs T D Nutter traveled to Saltville Virginia during the past week due to the serious illness of William Nutter father of Mr Nutter He died last Sunday and was buried last Tuesday in Saltville with mourners noting a long life and family ties in the area
Closing exercises at Keystone junior high were held in the auditorium over Tuesday and Wednesday. C H Archer registrar of Concord College and president of the Intercollegiate Registrars Association spoke to 32 graduates. The program included pro cessional invocation solos diplomas and a recessional led by Eddy and Keesling with 32 named graduates listed.
Mrs. H D Vaughan hosted Thursday dinner for Mrs. KE Henson of Bluefield and Mik Lilly Grace Matheson of Wisconsin. The Hepinatals left for two weeks’ visit to Bedford and Roanoke. Little Gertrude Lawrence returned to Roanoke with her aunt Mrs G C Wolford. The Courtneys and daughters Edith and Beatrice spent the past weekend with relatives. James Bourne and William Bourne joined relatives in Tazewell while Vaughan and others attended the Delphian luncheon at Elkhorn Inn Wednesday.
Duhring West Virginia June 2 Elliott Garrett Dot Criner Linnie Galley and Misses Fitzugh went to Mountainlake on a picnic. Ruth Hurst graduated from Bramwell High School as an honor student. Ethel Saunders tops Macadam School with 97.12 percent average. G B Johnson Goodwill next at 96. Mrs. Everett Tankersley of Coal City returns home. Rev O C Sturgill of Crozier holds revival at the Community Hall. Mrs Armp Luck and daughter of Westover visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Ben Arrington Princeton visited her father W Carper. Miss Victoria Lusk visited Princeton. Mrs B W Johnston travels to Baltimore and Philadelphia. Mrs M Beverly hosts relatives from Salem. Graduation at Mavde School attended by several here. Mrs C C Bailey entertained guests Thursday night. Matoaka won a Sunday game. Ruth Beckett hailed as hero from Athens. Mr and Mrs Doon Dillon visit Matovka Friday. Gene Shrader suffers fractured leg. About fifty attend a wiener roast at Glenwood Park Friday. The Prince of Weies performs as an amateur magician with notable sleight of hand.
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