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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
2
A steel executive argues the nation’s real forgotten man is the customer as he contrasts the focus on industry with consumer welfare. He warns living standards depend on customer health and warns against financing growth by eroding consumer buying power.
District Masons will gather at Traveler's hotel at 8 p.m. Tuesday June 20 to finalize banquet arrangements for St John Lodge No 42 and Bluefield Lodge No 3 P and A A M. Will Young funeral set today at 1 p.m. at Under Parlors 910 Street with Legion church attendees. Nathaniel Gibson an honor student and Isadore Robinson a Genoa graduate attend events. Passion Play of Oberammergau to be shown at Memorial Presbyterian Church June 15 at 8 p.m.
The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce and city leaders announce a list of new residents moving to Bluefield West Virginia and nearby areas. Families arrive from Marion North Carolina Keystone Princeton Charleston and Castaway as new housekeepers and families settle in multiple streets including Union Frederick Walters Jefferson Virginia and North streets.
Hawkinson Treads promotes savings for drivers in a tire service note. Company spokesmen cite 75 percent of investment in the tire carcass and describe a curing process that yields durable tread with maintained running surface. The service promises 24 hour readiness and emphasis on tire longevity.
Summer prompts fun and activity with dancing playing walking and warm air. The piece urges enjoying the season and notes air circulation keeps things cool. It advises inspecting a plant and observing care given to each article during cleaning.
The tribute thanks Dr. Lutter for medical aid and the floral supporters and helpers who provided rides. York Watkins and family sign off with blessings. The piece notes Rev Hubert C Jones addressing youth of Westminster Presbyterian Church and mentions travels of Prof T A Randolph and Mrs Philmore in Henry County to schools.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hendricks and their daughter Jenella Saunders have returned to their Peck Street home, marking a family gathering after a recent absence.
West Virginia postmasters will hold their 1940 convention in Bluefield. The state service concluded the announcement on Sunday, with Ball predicting plans would bend toward the Bluefield event next year. Joe Hoback of the Bluefield staff was noted as local contact.
Dr Harry Denman secretary of Commission on Evangelism Nashville will speak at a district rally Wednesday evening at Bramwell Bluefield Methodist will preside at the conference which opens Friday morning at 9 services will cover many interests C G Eastwood supervising elder will preside during the sessions
Georgia Lumber Company touts Georgia built homes as better and lasting, offering a full service from design selection to guaranteed contractor pairing. Representatives invite visits to 800 Bluefield Avenue to discuss size, rooms, layout, and timelines for a reliable, satisfying dream home.
Article traces ice cream from royal tables in 1649 to modern family use. Notes its long history, popular appeal, and a typical American family spending about $15,000 yearly on ice cream as a staple dessert. Mentions origins of the ice cream cone and its growth as a confectionery staple.
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