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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1937
Page
6
A compact reflection contrasts biblical urging to focus on present duties with Publius Syrus comment about wisdom through knowledge of evils. The text notes EV details are hateful yet instructive, underscoring prudence and restraint in judging future concerns.
The text argues for adaptable hours and targeted work placement to reduce unemployment. It calls for adjusting work hours to fit manpower needs, assigning unfit workers elsewhere, and enforcing family support for dependents. It urges gradual policy changes to avoid costly missteps and industry disruption.
The Democratic National Committee publicity director Charles Michaelson argues in American Magazine that Republicans must return to traditional conservatism and drop progressives. He notes the party failed to unite the GOP to a single stance in the recent campaign while acknowledging New Deal advantages. He warns against radical shifts and questions whether Democrats should purge conservatives to adopt New Dealism.
The piece weighs party divides over the supreme court issue. It contrasts old line Democrats like Glass and Byrd with liberals such as Wheeler and Borah Nye Shipstead, and examines New Deal shifts and Republican flexibility amid relief funding concerns. It notes the lampoon of “glass houses” and cautions voters on commitments.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull urged Italy Germany and Spain to amicably adjust their differences to keep peace in Europe. He emphasized American moral leadership and the U.S. role in urging peaceful solutions, but the piece argues the effort will fail if governments are determined for war.
The piece argues private enterprise flourishes only when government avoids overregulation and socialism, claiming no nation benefits from socialistic policies. It asserts equal opportunity for all, rejects special privileges for any class, and favors a fair, square government deal for individuals and businesses.
The poem recalls a Turkish legend of a pasha who fled to a peaceful town. At the city gate a timeless inscription proclaims Only God is great. The line once greeted returning caravans while the city’s former splendor faded to ruin.
Asa Wathall of Bluefield shot off two toes while out hunting. The Mercer county court refused to issue whiskey sale licenses in Bluefield. New Mercer Cycling club members listed: Mrs. G. H. Wade, Mrs. N. H. White, Miss Bessie Prince, Miss Virgie Johnston, J. B. Follensbee, G. M. McCulloch, Oka Hare, G. H. Wade, M. C. Wilkes, G. A. Kellogg, W. H. Wheelright, J. R. Fishburn, and Dr. J. H. Hare.
John Smith and J. T. Smith of Tazewell were in town en route home from Bland Street Methodist church where the local Odd Fellows lodge held services at Bland Street.
Twenty years ago today Col J J Swope senior editor of the Mc Dowell Recorder died at his Welch home. In the same era John W Easley and George Melcher both of Bluefield and L F Hale of Princeton graduated from the University of West Virginia. E E Wiley presiding elder Bluefield district attended an elders conference at Emory and Henry college.
Ten years ago today the West Virginia Publishers' and Employing Printers' association and the West Virginia Typothetae, division of the general association, were in Bluefield for their annual meeting. Miss Mary Fanning and Thomas Noel wed at the bride's parents' home.
Roosevelt and Morgenthau push a broader probe of tax evasion as a curtain-raiser to next year’s tax overhaul. The aim is wealth redistribution to fund the recovery and reduce the national debt, signaling a tougher approach than the early soak-the-rich plan.
Secretary Morgenthau seeks to recapture dodged funds to offset tax receipts decline and balance the coming year’s budget. The forthcoming tax revision fight may shape policy, with public reaction to a capacity-to-pay approach likely as dodgers face congressional scrutiny.
The assistant secretary notes that small income tax payers evade little, urging confidence in collections while Congress scrambles for revenue. The budget revision propels retrenchment, and the ear marking bloc rises as Roosevelt shifts focus to tax evasion in Congress to avert revolt.
New York gossip column recalls Faithful Benno a movie poveee and a Broadway crowd scene. Snippets include sly remarks on lies and a dangerous weapon jest, theater ushers coughing for customers, cryptic whispers to Al Reiser, and street signs with witty slogans from Seventh Avenue to upper Broadway.
Ronald King recalls a Kansas woman who ordered a dental set from a catalogue house. She describes her mouth as three inches wide and five-eighths through the jowl with a hummocky ridge and a horse shoe shape for forward fit, offering to specify further if needed.
Jack White questions the entertainer about opening a questionable night club likely to close soon and "kill a weekend" as Hollywood shifts toward a Swing Street film. Sophie Tucker distributes clips to the lot while Ethel Waters sings at a New York Cotton Club and veteran bartender Tom Horton marks 50 years in service.
The article describes equipment for an astronomy expedition including ultra thin spider silk threads used to aid telescope measurements and time analysis. It cites National Geographic on the June 8 eclipse observed by the U S Navy from Canton Island noting a 7 minute 4 second duration at noon with 3 minutes 35.6 seconds of total darkness over Canton.
Bruce Catton reviews Harold T. Wilkins Captain Kidd and His Skeleton Island. Wilkins reexamines Kidd’s career, argues for a buried treasure island west of the Pacific, and plans an expedition to dig up a claimed “share” of Kidd’s loot.
The Rev. E. Dean DeBarr of Appalachia Virginia will succeed Rev. Henry H. Webb as pastor of the Sixth Avenue Church of Christ Huntington. Webb resigns due to poor health.
An astrology style column outlines June 6 birthdays with favorable hours and dangers. It notes personalities for women and men born on that date including talents in teaching broadcasting law and arts, and mentions notable figures such as Samuel P. Newman Daniel Beach Henry Mosler Bruno Oscar Klein and Catherine A. Warfield.
France will buy sulphur in Italy for arms making. An insult to Il Duce would bring the brimstone without charge. Scientists have proved garlic vapor kills germs and will be used to sterilize pools. Japan is camera crazy as people take pictures. Psychologists note the mind “just clicked.” Oakland physicians say trout are least color blind, supporting the idea a trout knows a green angler. Nations push arms traffic on a one way road to death.
Hollywood gossip and film notes on Gypsy Rose Lee changing her stage name to Louise Hovick and about actors such as Robert Taylor Barbara Stanwyck Dick Powell and Spencer Tracy. Mentions of Theodore Roosevelt portrayal by Sidney Blackmer and speculation on future projects and star power in Hollywood.
Wyoming County citizens authorized a 63.08 percent approval to raise 147,876.42 over three years for higher teachers salaries a free text book fund and supplies. A total of 3,157 voters cast ballots with 1,350 opposing the measure and 60 percent required for passage. The quiet election day added funds to meet the county board of education budget.
In most areas support for the levy increase is strong, while a few parts resist. A board of education meeting was scheduled for Friday to canvass the vote and declare the increase approved. Teachers would gain increases tied to certificates from ten to thirty dollars per month depending on qualification.
J A Peterfish commander of American Post 106 announced the selection of eleven county youths chosen to go to Jackson to represent the county at the Mountainier Boys State.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie L. Boyd 79 a respected Virginia and West Virginia citizen who died Wednesday morning May 26 at her daughter Mrs. G E Caldwell’s home in Maben were held at her daughter’s Beckley home last day afternoon.
A special term of the Wyom circuit court was called this week by the court clerk and signed by Judge D. M. Easley. The session, set for June at 9 a.m., will review July docket cases and set trials without juries. Pending motions and side verdicts will be heard, with several open arguments to set aside verdicts expected to extend the session through Wednesday.
Legion Post 106 votes the site and date for its annual picnic a summer event drawing thousands to this section Legion Posts from all Southern West Virginia sections send representatives and state drum and bugle groups will join at Oceana
A unit of the Grand Old Opry radio entertainers is set to appear before a Pineville audience at the Wyoming county courthouse Monday night with Pineville Ladies Aid as sponsors.
On Weeks June a cooking school co open with the Appalachian Elf Power company and the Ladies Aid Society. Sessions will be in the Home Economics rooms at Pineville High. The company will charge ten cents per attendee. Miss Helen Hale will be in charge. Mrs Lane Cooke, secretary, announced Wednesday.
Mrs C Holloway entertained the rides club at her home on May 29. Members enjoyed games and prizes with Vv Stewart winning high and Mrs Brookstowe and Mrs Moree receiving guest prizes. Refreshments were served as the group socialized, and the club later planned to meet at Mrs V H Stewart’s home.
etin Cooke, long treated at Mullens hospital for weeks without improvement, is now showing signs of recovery and gradually returning to health.
The Ladies Aid group met with Mrs. W. D. Cooke on Thursday afternoon May 27. After a short business meeting, Mrs. J. Ambert and Mrs. Lane Cooke helped serve cake ice cream pickles sandwiches coffee and iced tea. Present were Mesdames H. Hyon B. Wilson Free Co buakely Dell Cooke G. M. M. Wolley J Lambert Lane Cooke M. X. Bowman W. L. Smith and Mollie Beavers.
Local society items list Mrs C E Barrett and Mildred visiting, families from Welch Princeton Charleston and Elkview visiting. many grandchildren and relatives noted. Attended Princeton commencement. guests from Saukville Freburn Beckley and Charleston. Various residents mentioned visiting Beckley Freburn and Davy.
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