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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1931
Page
3
A fragmented 19th century style line cites Proverbs on fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge, mentioning names HAR and Jeanne Emerson amid incomplete wording and broken punctuation. The readable fragment hints at religious moral commentary without clear context or full attribution.
The piece argues governments must collect taxes by law and cash, while private firms use instalments. It contrasts public collection methods with humane debt collection, noting many delinquents would pay sooner with manageable terms. It urges reform of state business methods to ease economic hardship.
The Norfolk and Western began operation of two additional passenger trains between Bluefield and Gary. D. R. Wood resigned as cashier of Union Bank and Trust to pursue real estate. J. P. Hopkins, a Tara wall citizen, died suddenly at Ber Ww i.
A citizen and business leader analyst notes that strong turnout signals civic health. He cites Princeton with over three thousand votes from under four thousand registered and warns the greatest danger to institutions is voter apathy.
The Supreme Court upholds that a Minnesota law suppressing newspapers for defaming public officials violates the Fourteenth Amendment. The majority says press freedom is a cornerstone, but abuses may be punished. Curbing speech should not censor critical discourse or undermine government stability.
The article notes Spain’s abolition of nobility with equal rights for all, comparing it to American foundational ideals. It highlights the fall of the old aristocracy and the shift to democracy, while mentioning a large treasury deficit and Vice President Curtis’s looming re election.
The poem Expresses spring imagery through a bluebird robin brook and blooming meadows as a lyric celebration of renewal. The speaker notes springtime in their blood, blending orchard, gate, and sea imagery with vivid, if garbled, lines.
The piece argues resentment of Catholic Action and church involvement in Fascist politics reflects a deeper struggle over the church’s role. It notes tensions after Rome’s pope temporal independence and criticizes suppression of free speech while warning that tariffs impact business and politics. It cites Baltimore Sun and Wheeling Intelligencer editorials on tariffs and public policy.
GOOD MORNING describes Alderson's all female staff and programs including education, crafts, nursing, and work training. It notes ethical reform aims, self sufficiency, and expert treatment, urging visitors to tour the facility in Alderson. The piece also reports Judge Mal Laithnore called for jury duty in Port Worth and will serve.
New York recalls David Belasco in June memory pieces detailing his legendary stage craft. Anecdotes span backstage diagnoses with actors to a Nevada gambling tale that ended in a modest fortune and quick losses. The pieces note his attention to detail, mentorship, and the lasting mark of his collaborations and stagecraft.
Fragmented notes discuss Rome excitement and Texas Guinan era attitudes. A joking line about saying hello sucker and a San Francisco school installing a miniature wolf course to teach counting appears amid garbled remarks about performers and censorship.
Washington observers note Amos Pinchot's bid for a progressive Republican presidential nod intersects with Pennsylvania's redistricting deadlock. A statewide at large delegate vote could elevate Pinchot if district representation collapses. Analysts warn such gridlock may alter both party conventions and platform issues ahead of 1932.
Last night’s mail reports Washington police collecting doors from speakeasies and gambling joints. Officers describe double thick steel doors bolted tight, used to bar entry and hinder raids. Doors serve as evidence of illicit activity and deter operators, while raids disrupt patrons and nightlife in the capital.
Hollywood the once thriving chorus girl world has dwindled from 800 to 1,000 dancers in pictures two years ago to a phantom army of about a thousand now. About 40 percent remain in pictures, 20 to 30 percent return to New York or eastern stage shows, others marry or leave the profession, or join western show units. Some recollect lead roles like Reanor Hunt in Whoopee opposite Eddie Cantor, but such breaks were rare. many went back to high school or college, while musicals may return in new forms with less singing and dancing and more concise storytelling. The piece notes a shift toward fresh formats and potential room for renewed musicals with comic opera energy.
Dr. Morris Fishbein discusses how upright posture develops from evolution and activity. He notes many adults show slouched shoulders and sunken chests, stressing that proper muscle use and medical guidance are needed rather than relying solely on exercise or braces. He warns against heavy loads for weak children and links posture to overall vitality.
Mohan and Thomason families of Mohawk and Welch travel notes fill weekend visits. Granddaughter Anne Stidham Moore joins in. many local residents maintain social ties across W V, Welch, Pineville, and Bluefield with relatives and friends.
Friday evening social events centered on a gathering honoring Missley Sura Azbil. Geukel Akere Breda Merry and Roy mer tor will return to Concord college today for the summer term. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Shartia kyont hosted weekend visitors. Mrs. ALA O'Brien andMrs of Valle Syook visited. J.C. Barber has gone to Folkiatern. Several locals including Miss Reese and Mr. Natodlt’s kin were observed visiting and shopping in Welch area.
The 0 year old daughter of Whonita G. and Susie Gent died at home after illness that began Monday morning. Survived by brothers Thorns, Millie, Rube, Nellie, and Margaseriat. services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Wysor at the Twin Branch Methodist Church, with burial in the local cemetery. Safety teams reorganized for a Welch area sectional meet. Clyde Guy and Rev. Sula Mullins led open air meetings, while several local residents and relatives were noted across Bluefield, Welch, and nearby towns attending events and visiting relatives this week.
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