This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
11
WPA forces began the second major phase of the East Princeton avenue retaining wall. The shorter second section is deemed less hazardous as the bluff is excavated to allow a sidewalk from Lee Street to the city limits, improving pedestrian safety on the congested thoroughfare.
The U S civic service commission issued a bulletin calling applicants for many positions at Norfolk VA and Washington DC navy yards. Posts include copper smith driller pneumatic iron worker shipfitter shipwright welder machinist and precision lens maker with daily pay from 4 512 to 8 832 dollars. Applications due soon with proof of training and references.
Possible buyers may obtain information from the secretary of the United States Civic Service Board at the local post office, outlining where to request copies of notices and related details.
Lilly Brothers Bluefield contractors complete removal of salvaged materials from the old Joseph Davidson home on Pulaski street to city park. Final remnants are stone and bricks. rebuilding will start soon under W. C. Croye who provides supervision and service. About $300 more is needed for the Davidson home fund. contributions urged to Daily Telegraph or DAR Chapter.
A fire from a waste can caused about 50 dollars in basement damage at the Flat Top National Bank yesterday morning. Most damage came from smoke as noted by First Chief E. L. McClure.
A white fog rested atop East River mountain Tuesday at dusk, described as Cove creek fog. Witnesses say it sometimes rises and spills over the peak like Niagara Falls creating a striking, peculiar spectacle.
West Bluefield shows rapid development with a new ice cream plant a new foundry building ten houses under construction in the west end and many recently painted homes along Tiller terrace. A British museum receives a 14000 fern collection said to be the world's most important private plant gathering.
Two young candidates in Bluefield Virginia show strong future potential as election results reveal a restive electorate. J B Brown led West ward council race while Robert G Armes trailing for treasurer by 191 votes. E M Cecil's 315 to 195 for Evans Omar also stands out.
W I Short a former Bluefield Virginia resident is reported critically ill in a Preport Illinois hospital. He lives at Cedar Til near Freport and formerly worked for the Norfolk and Western railway. He is brother to Mrs Mason and Mrs E W Phil Ds. Hump league officials and team managers will meet tonight at Wells barber shop at 8 o clock in Bluefield.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets this afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs Pearl Hale in Shelby Heights. Mrs C P Painter, chairman, heads a program with Miss Bettie Crockett contributing to the program.
The George P. Crockett Memorial class will meet Thursday at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs. Arthur Miller with Mrs. John Burch joint hostess.
The Senior Guild of St Mary's church will meet at the home of Mrs George Walker Thursday at 2 30 p m The notice places emphasis on the social gathering and the host location with a precise meeting time.
A heavy rainstorm struck Bluefield and the immediate section on Wednesday afternoon, reaching near cloudburst levels at 2 30. An accompanying electrical storm caused garden damage and street flooding with water up to shoe depth in places and some power lines interrupted.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Boyd from Buena Vista are visiting to escape Shenandoah heat. Mr. Boyd is a retired Norfolk and Western agent. Mrs. Boyd is sister to A. M. Lane Bertha Dunn and Eva Lane. The Boyds are well known throughout the Pocahontas coalfields.
A brief note on whippoorwills and their eerie shrill call near homes. The article contrasts whippoorwills with poorwills and mentions a unique defense method based on pity, though the fragment ends abruptly.
In Bluefield West Virginia a police blotter item reports Officer E L Mathena seized a three gallon moonshine can hidden under a rock on the North Side. Earlier tales recount scenting liquor from a well on the North Side.
Local readers warned of a looming invasion by the Japanese beetle as heat waves boost activity. The message notes rising temperatures increase the risk of the destructive pest threatening area plantings and lawns.
Reader notes heavy locust presence in Mingo County and Sid Bane cites millions of insects around Swords Creek in Russell County Virginia.
Mr and Mrs Evans Omar review Graham Heights terrain amid chatter a handsome home will be erected there. The discussion centers on the potential new residence and its impact on the neighborhood.
The article recalls a past town election where rubber stamps elected the mayor eight councilmen and the treasurer due to a filing slip found by former town attorney J. W. Hicks. The incident occurred about 25 years ago, and he is believed to be the town’s first attorney. Back then councilmen were paid one dollar a month.
The text traces salary growth from two fifty to five dollars over time and notes the current annual pay of one hundred fifty dollars for councilmen.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.