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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
6
A dated religious excerpt cites Luke 18 16 about letting children come to Jesus and mentions a Franklin quote on desire restraint. The text blends scripture with a factory note style, reflecting devotional and moral themes.
New York reports scale back of Madison Square Garden heavyweight title bout prices set for June 21. Tickets range from 2.30 to 23 dollars with ten thousand ringside seats at the top price. Organizers project 400000 to 500000 from sales as public interest and high purse contrast with opera and arts costs.
William Z Foster, Communist Party candidate, tells about 1,000 University of Chicago students that capitalism must be abolished by violence and that ballots will not free workers. He warns radicals could gain if conditions worsen and predicts limited electoral support.
A world known black artist Blind Tom delivered a lecture at the Y M C A. Ex governor George Wesley Atkin son attending federal court returned to Charleston W V. S Crockett funeral director received two rubber tired carriages first in Bluefield.
A nation with vast resources and educated people faces peril from unrest and economic collapse. Citizens will starve if shortages persist and violence spreads. leaders and thinkers must act now to avert disaster, rallying support to correct wrongs and preserve America’s strengths.
The article stresses driver alertness as essential to prevent crashes as traffic unfolds rapidly. It notes that even the best drivers cannot avoid all accidents and highlights watching for pedestrians, unexpected events, and other hazards. It also comments on gendered golf prowess in England and a paradox about transatlantic flight.
Norman Thomas the socialist candidate held the lead in a presidential straw vote contest at Syracuse University. The report notes interest in higher education involvement and student turnout in the event.
In measured verse the speaker vows to seek ascent despite doubt and hardship. The motif centers on striving toward a noble goal, enduring cold setbacks, and finding strength in the effort and love’s ideal light, even if triumph remains out of reach.
The Logan Banner notes Hatfield kin hold sheriff towers and local offices across Gallia Ohio and Mingo Logan McDowell counties from Logan to Williamson. It cites Elmer Hatfield as Republican sheriff nominee and traces brothers nephews and cousins in mayor, jailer and postmaster roles amid regional political clout.
New York theatre and entertainment figures reshape the season as George M. Cohan shifts from Broadway to Hollywood joining staff westward. Adolph Lewisohn pursues singing lessons at 83 while familiar show folk pursue film ventures and summer shows along the Hudson and Long Island.
Ohio Governor White refuses further help to home marchers heading to Washington. He had previously provided transportation across the state for Pacific coast veterans forming the vanguard of jobless men gathering in the capital. He says additional bonus marchers would not benefit the cause or their aims.
A judge questions the pickpocket on his deeds for humanity and the criminal boasts that he has kept three or four detectives employed regularly, prompting a terse exchange before sentencing.
A Washington bystander notes President Hoover spoke to the Senate in a restrained, low delivery as he urged balance the budget. The speech was difficult to hear for those in the galleries, though viewed as a leadership bid to rally popular support. Senators later referenced the lack of dramatic impact in the moment.
Dr. Morris Fishbein notes a public health report from a major insurer detailing weights, heights, teeth, muscles, and speech progress by age. Data cover one to six years, with specifics for boys and girls and remarks on normal variation and early speech issues.
The column critiques the budget balancing arc offered by Congress and the White House during the tax debate. It notes treasury estimates from February outdated by November and warns that new taxes will fall short, forcing delays and doubts about the gold standard. It laments officials' reluctance to face facts until a crisis moment.
Hollywood director W S Van Dyke quits for a year to shoot Peter Freuchen's Eskimo story in Alaska with 17 crew members and Eskimo actors from Point Barrow. He shows skill in managing crews under harsh conditions and recalls the talkie transition affecting writers actors and directors.
Experts from the U S coast and geodetic survey say a 100 mile distance is correct within five feet. The survey can measure any two points with an error not exceeding one one hundred thousandth of the distance.
A mix of satirical lines and brief jokes. Princetonians would hire a football team if given control. A naturalist notes some fields travel faster than trains, while others claim to. Akron health bulletin frees Mrs H from quarantine to start sterilizing milk bottles after a long boil. New Yorkers question Jimmy Walker as his $10 000 credit overdraft for a Europe trip is revealed.
Marriage of Katherine Raney of Hiawatha to George Fanning of Rock is described as a union of local interest. Fanning teaches at Matoaka High. Raney is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Raney and a Matoaka alumna. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s parents home with Rev. L. T. Edgerton officiating.
In Eckman West Virginia on June 4 Clyde Whitley Hall celebrated his fifth birthday with a Tuesday party for friends. Games followed by cake and ice cream marked the festive afternoon.
Members of the Woman's Missionary Society presented a program at the Methodist church on Sunday evening, sharing reports and stories from mission work and emphasizing outreach and service.
Harry Brown broke his arm Tuesday while playing at school. He was taken to Stevens clinic for treatment and is getting along nicely.
Dr. W. D. Fitzhugh and son David along with J. H. Evans of Mce Comas and Rev. W. S. Barbary were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hall Sunday. Mrs. E. R. Campbell entered Stevens clinic Thursday for an operation. Local attendees at Welch graduation included Rev. Mr. Barbary and several area families. Mrs. D. C. Copeland is ill at home.
Day News Briefs from Eureka and Santiago note a woman killed and property damage in an earthquake, with two tremors reported in Santiago. Other items report the death of referee Harry Ertle in Jersey City and the passing of ILGWU president Benjamin Schlesinger in Colorado Springs, plus tension as revolt grips southern Chile.
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