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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1943
Page
5
The notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP credited dispatches and local sews published in the paper. It outlines protection for AP content and local AP credited material.
A devotional line speaks of awaiting the Lord for salvation and strength at dawn. The text invokes grace, protection, and heavenly aid in times of deep extremity, framing dawn as a source of succor from Heaven through faith.
The Bluefield Elks BPOE No. 269 celebrates Flag Day with an 8 o’clock program at Ramsey Auditorium tomorrow night. The Daily Telegraph commends the Elks for fostering love of Old Glory, dating June 14 1777 the flag's 166th anniversary this year.
A critical look at President Roosevelt and his administration as it grapples with labor unrest and wartime directives. The piece mocks inconsistent labor policy, czar-like controls, and weak appointment choices while urging decisive action and firings where needed.
A local gardener explains that motivation to grow vegetables under the belief rationing may extend to more edibles prompts widespread home plots. A woman notes canned goods may become scarce next week, boosting garden effort.
The article describes extensive home vegetable cultivation during wartime. Families convert vacant lots and backyards into gardens, even traveling to distant plots. Enthusiasm grows as fresh produce proves superior to store bought, with millions in value to aid the war effort and lasting impact on family cooking and livelihoods.
The text recalls Lidice and Kandanos razed by German forces as reprisal for resistance, notes Berlin's vast size and symbolic power, and suggests Berlin could fall to ruins as Russians vow to erase all traces of the city if war continues. It laments ongoing gasoline shortages fueling deadly traffic and wartime strain.
The Emporia Gazette urges a decisive leadership at the national level. It criticizes the administration for smoothing over crises and shifting personnel, praising wartime conduct but condemning domestic policy as overly conciliatory and slow to decisive action. The piece singles out President Roosevelt for keeping soft choices and demands firmer, swifter, irreversible decisions.
In Red Oak Iowa the Ex press argues that paying butter manufacturers 5 cents a pound from government funds is a subsidy funded by taxpayers. The piece questions who pays and suggests using the higher price directly, likening the plan to moving money between pockets.
A poem contemplates leaving earthly treasures and familiar places. It ponders learning to part from beauty and memory as evening light fades and nature’s visuals drift away. The verse evokes quiet imagery of sunsets, roses, rain, and birds to frame transition and loss.
Washington reports that China has fielded a small but growing air force providing air protection for ground troops. The development marks a shift from past hit and run raids by Chiang Kaishek era air power. Chinese successes raise morale but do not indicate an imminent large scale offensive.
The Japanese commander with about 126000 troops on the central front moved toward food supplies without awaiting Tokyo reinforcements. His aim was to seize rice stores and move into the mountains. The Chinese resisted firmly and compelled a retreat to his fallback line.
A year after Midway the Japanese military and navy appear inactive with no major offensives. Tokyo has not reinforced China or Manchuria, and expected drives toward Australia India or Alaska have not materialized. The piece contrasts this with past Axis offensives and questions internal morale and strategic choices.
A Jersey meat-packing firm, Elizabeth Abbatoir of Elizabeth, sought priority scales from the WPB but received a blunt reply: no scarcity, no new scales. The exchange is recounted with a sardonic New Yorker tone.
War era notice highlights Roosevelt warning of gas use and promises retaliation. War Production Board lifts limits on 100 percent wool suit production signaling easing of apparel restrictions as the home front mobilizes.
A satirical column critiques political and social topics including a proposed fine for upsetting an umpire, harming a seeing-eye dog, and references to Venice doge. It notes foreign leaders and nations, mentions a postwar movement, and ponders a 1944 campaign with talk of a party of common sense and cautious innovation in space travel debates.
Fortnightly reminiscence notes several local items including the Capitol project cap set at five million dollars. Others report departures and visits to Roanoke Appomattox Chattanooga and Asheville. Deaths include Engineer A J Herndon Mrs Dollie Johnson and Mrs Lois White. A Virginian Railway branch Elmore to Gilbert completes with June opening anticipated.
Bits from Hollywood feature Garbo and Hepburn contrasts on a store venturing day and Gracie Fields stories from the Orkney Islands. On film sets Betty Hutton and sisters suffer a crashing wall while studio changes aim to extend budgets. Edward Horton notes a successful after dinner quip technique after 25 years on tour.
A new Daily Telegraph feature titled Now And Then will appear intermittently to share interesting stories and incidents about people in Bluefield. The column will not have fixed dates but will publish whenever material is suitable. Readers’ suggestions are welcome.
A casual chat with J H Miller from Giles County yields a riverside anecdote about a rejected lover who swims to cool passion. A cautionary tale follows of a man who miscalculates a suicide attempt, nearly drowning, and a quip about chasing women or streetcars.
The annual memorial service of Knight of Pythias Lodge No 46 of Maybeury will be held Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at the Maybeury Methodist church. All members are urged to attend.
A baptismal service will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 near the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Gibson by Rev. T. W. Hayes, pastor of the Maybeury Methodist church, with all those desiring to be received into the church at the evening service.
About 100 children and youths enrolled this week in the vacation church school directed by Deaconess Miss Willa Boynton with several assistants. The second week ends Friday followed by a picnic for the students to close the school.
Mrs C H White Jr and Miss Shirley White hosted the Wesley Service Guild meeting at Miss White’s home. A birthday shower for Louise Lively was noted amid a social hour after the lesson on Will a Man Rob God. Attendees included Mrs Peary, Mrs Calloway, Mrs Hughes, Miss Charmie Johnson, Miss Willa Boynton, and Miss Shirley White. Health for Victory club details and a large dinner guest list were also listed from Pocahontas Va and Falls Mill area.
A pre school clinic will be held at the office of Dr. J T Peters in Maybeury on Tuesday June 15. The event invites parents to bring their children for instruction and basic health checks in a community health effort.
At a local civic group meeting a suggestion was made to place the order for supplies through the city to cut costs. City Manager Emory Mitchell replied that such a move would likely incur higher charges.
Forty five reporters gathered in Hot Springs Virginia for a food conference faced secrecy and no admission tickets. The unusual delay kept journalists from meals for sixteen days in a high end hotel setting, a situation described as perplexing given their credentials.
The column cites Herbert Markle trimming his hedge on Oakhurst Avenue and notes mid town service workers and police exam publicity. It highlights Bluefield as well managed with rationing easing restaurant crowds, praise for the local rationing board, and a growing Blue Gray baseball absence. It mentions visits by Homer Toothman, Marion county, and a revived Tazewell horse show with postwar potential. Judge Scott quips about cats and rumor.
Beginning at 9 30 a m and lasting until 11 30 a m on camping trip Mrs H H Skewes and sons Hailie and Douglas Mrs o a Payne and daughter Lav and son Tom spent last week camping in Bland county Va Resident moves Mr and Mrs Paris Kidd moved Wednesday to their home on Lorton Lick road
Miss Jean Nowlin daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Nowlin Maybeury joins the graduating class of nurses at Bluefield hospital this week confirming her training completion.
Miss Louise Adams of Max Meadows Va visits her sister Mrs Hughes Eggers. Miss Louise Lively returns from Indiana. Several others plan visits to Martinsville Richmond Ky Pineville and Roanoke. Students leave for Morgantown Owasso Mich and Bridgeport Conn for study or work. Families from Welch Cucumber Itmann and Bluefield are noted visitors and movers.
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