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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1941
Page
4
The quotation attributed to Thomas A. Kempis asserts universal pardon and forgiveness. It echoes a call to overlook faults and extend clemency, reflecting a devotional stance on mercy and repentance.
The national safety council reports traffic deaths up 16 percent in April and 10,780 in the first four months, with rural areas and small towns bearing blame for most of the increase. Cities like Memphis and Portland show declines due to better traffic controls, while motorists are urged to stay sober and careful to reduce deaths everywhere.
Reports from Turkey say Nazi troops and tourists are in Syria while Vichy reveals a cabinet meeting with Weygand and Darlan. Britain ponders moving forces into Syria before Nazis solidify control as France struggles to fulfill the 1936 Franco-Syrian terms.
The piece argues Britain should take heavier risks and reinforce air power in the near east as Mediterranean developments and the Atlantic battle require new energy and initiative across the democratic front.
Cleveland surgeon Dr Geo Crile describes a fifty year study concluding that positive charges in the nucleus and negative charges from universal static drive all living beings. He links energy to electromagnetism and suggests man may be a hidden dynamo awaiting discovery.
A cynical observer predicts that refugee women in conquered nations would praise American women’s sacrifices if they saw how scantily dressed they are here, concluding the shortage of cloth drives relief efforts and exports abroad.
The message notes that the group now striking consists of the same youths who won the previous year’s election, suggesting a direct link between past win and current action.
The piece reviews Congressman Ross and his calls for a mechanized army. It argues old guard leaders lack modern warfare vision, contrasting United States automotive strengths with a proposed small force and new weapons. The column labels Ross as overreaching and warns a grand blunder may follow if his views prevail.
The narrator recalls disliking the suitor and finding appeal in him vanished by routine talk and empty gestures. A shift occurs as affection grows unexpectedly, turning hesitancy into a strong need for his presence and renewed hope in June.
The article argues Congress must cut nondefense spending despite political risk. It notes many won't tackle the hot issue, few heroic lawmakers risk reelection, and public support hinges on protecting themselves from impact while saving taxpayer money.
Washington reports that congress investigates why gasolineless Sundays and restricted heating may occur next winter. It notes oil firms moved 32 tankers or 200000 tons to Panama and Venezuela after the war outbreak and cites a 139000 ton tanker shortage forecast for the third quarter.
State Secretary Dean Acheson restricted discussion in a secret House Rules Committee session about a resolution exposing U S policy lapses aiding Axis. He warned such material would be embarrassing and useless, noting long available facts like Russian gold purchases and oil shipments to Japan.
The report notes tanks to be supplied in June while predicting later SS and light tanks for defense. It questions the medium M3s and the progress of the M4 model, acknowledging generals recognize deficiencies and expect corrections.
The president urges frank dialogue with the people about U S actions and challenges. He warns of inevitable opposition but emphasizes doing the proper thing over political posturing.
The weekly church schedule lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. in Moose Hall Mercer Street and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. The First Baptist church on Duhring and Mercer streets with Pastor T. E. Peters hosts a 11:00 a.m. service with theme Christian Assurance and an evening sermon at 7:45 p.m. There is a rally day pre meet at 9:45 a.m. for vacation Bible school starting Monday at 9:00 a.m. for ages four and up led by Miss Helen Dixon. The Science Society meets in the law building at 11:00 a.m. with Bible-based lessons and a 8:00 p.m. Wednesday discussion led by Rev. J. T. Browning. The Bluefield district conference meets Thursday and Friday in Kimball W Va, including a district youth rally chaired by Miss Christine Shumate with theme We Follow Me.
Pastor Ray C. Tindall will deliver the sermon Losing Life To Find It at 11 during the morning service. Sunday school led by John B. Pearson at 9 45. Mrs Fannie Trenor to sing He That Dwells at the morning hour. Training Union at 6 30 and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 15. Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9 with Miss Mildred Copenhaver as principal.
Worship at 9 30 a m and 11 am led by George B Halstead from Princeton. Rector away at Elkhorn high school for a bate calaureate. No evening service. Rector to preach in Princeton at 7 30 pm. Children’s class for confirmation at 1 pm. Adult class Wednesday at 8 pm.
The church announces worship and communion at 11 oclock with a sermon by the minister and special music by the choir. The church board meets at 2 30 in the church. C E at 6 45. Evening service at 7 45. Daily Vacation Bible school opens Monday at 9 oclock. Registration at the church Saturday 10 to 12. A good faculty and time are planned for the school. Plan to attend.
Sunday school at 9 45 with superintendent W L Aay and musical numbers by Irvine MacNeill and Mary Anne Meyer Directed by Gibson Orrissey. Edison chapel service at 3 pm Pioneer Young People meet at 6 30 at church then outdoors if weather allows Emma Sue Gillespie leads Our Indian Neighbor discussion led by Charles Gunn at 6 30 Also youth group meets at church for outdoor discussion Dare Men Be Brothers? No evening service as congregation joins First Presbyterian at Bluefield college for a Life of Dwight L. of T Thompson.
A New Draft Army unit hosts dancing classes led by Myrtle McQuennigle with help from nearby city women. 250 enrollees swiftly outpace a 11 in reading class. The regiment plans a division hostess house dance and invites 100 village girls, while soldiers reflect on army life and personal rivals.
A wartime letter from a son Oscar recalls camp life and a humorous mix of thoughts about bananas, No Man's Land, and the idea that some soldiers fear jokes about weapons. He notes planes overhead in the Eastern sky and ends with a memory of a patriotic chant and a whisky label.
McCulloch Street church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by William Crowe Jr D D and general supervisor J P Erwin. Divine services at 11 a m and 7 45 p m with morning service broadcast on WHIS radio. evening service held elsewhere. Dr Ernest Trice to speak at synodical weaning school program at the college.
Dr. W P Eastwood pastor. church school 9 45 with A C Stowers as general superintendent. Mrs J Raymond Tilson children division, Mrs W W McIlaugherty junior department, Mrs Mildred Martin youth division. L G Scott adult division. Morning worship 11 led by Rev C G, district superintendent, preaching on The True Measurement of Life. Choir directed by James Elmer Brown. Evening service 7 45. Youth rally and meetings planned with events and leadership through June 12 13 in Kimball.
Forty years ago today Miss Mary Trout of Roanoke wed Junius Coe of Graham. D H Barger a Northern and Western claim agent broke a shoulder when his horse toppled onto him.
The railway system started two new daily passenger trains between here and Gary thirty years ago today. D R Wood resigned as cashier of the Lag TO company. J P Hopkins of Tazewell died suddenly.
Twenty years ago today plans were public for constructing 1 pew houses at Widemouth and Crane led by the Apeanenion Menihoon copy company with other offices involved.
Ten years ago Buck Langford a Koppers employee was fatally injured in an auto accident. Funeral rites were held at Galax for John Radcliffe. Robert Walden died of wounds sustained in a fight here.
Corner of Roanoke and Bedford Streets Rev Orval Collins pastor Church school at 10 a m W L Crotty superintendent No morning worship at 11 a m Young people meet at 6 30 p m in the mission chapel Evening evangelistic services at 7 30 with pastor Crotty and Mrs Eulah Ferguson leading gospel music Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 You are invited.
Grace Methodist at 206 Thomas Street outlines services with Rev J T Browning as pastor. Church school 9 45 am worship 11 am sermon If Not Christ and a supper meeting program. Vacation church school 9 am to noon daily. Senior Peoples council meets Monday at 7 30 pm. Council field meeting planned with First Methodist and Princeton participation. Midweek service Wednesday.
Pastor E E Wiley leads 11 oclock morning worship at Trinity Methodist with Miss Ruth Dawson singing God So Loved The World. The Young People's division features Bobby Fuqua and Jean DeVault. Evening league hour led by Elsie Jones with speaker Anne Horne.
The Bland Street First Christian Church led by minister Ben 8S Johnson and Bible school superintendent C I Cheyney holds its annual children's day. Attendance and collections are recorded in each department.
Short poem lines appear alongside an advertisement note from a Sixth Avenue florist. The text references a poetic line by Richard Armour and weekend flower specials offering large bouquets and varied colors at set prices. The fragment hints at seasonal spelling books and related oddities in the clipping.
A poignant commemorative fragment reflects on Lou Gehrig and baseball as wartime rationing and national sentiment shift. It invokes the familiar call of Play Ball while noting the war's impact on daily life and the beloved player's quiet presence.
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