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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
2
Jimmy Rantis of Jimmy's Restaurant was elected president of the West Virginia Restaurant Association at the final session. Huntington will host next year’s convention with Morris Bailey named general convention chairman. Charles D. Woodruff of Washington DC addressed the gathering on the meeting’s theme.
Legislative action on a neutrality bill progresses as the House committee approves the measure amid debate over war zones and the scope of American market access for belligerents. The record reflects partial page text with fragmented phrasing and missing details.
John L. Lewis warns Congress that organized labor must press on as unorganized workers number around 11,000,000. He stresses that progressive labor is not retreating and that the union drive will expand across key industries such as aircraft and shipbuilding.
A minor fire started in waste paper at Jones Street School yesterday. City firefighters were summoned but no damage occurred. the school is used as a day nursery during the summer months.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail across West Virginia with isolated showers likely in the southern counties. Temperatures trend warm with remaining humidity and light southeast winds.
Roanoke notices list piano tuning by Harry Haffen and contact options. Local ads promote picnic baskets folding tables and sale items at Bradleys including dresses, play suits and hats with discounts.
City leaders plan a park levy vote totaling about 3.75 dollars yearly on certain properties, with lower rates for business and other classifications. An ordinance on liquor license revocation and several street-use changes, including Virginia Avenue right‑of‑way abandonment and alley adjustments, were discussed at the latest council session.
Akers must secure a full year license. Banner placements on selected streets are approved ahead of the Order of Ahepa convention. The public payroll of 336 dollars is authorized. Treasurer allowed to issue one payment or a percent of the last. Paving releases granted as assessments paid. Building permits issued for E C Shumaker garage Highland Crest 25 dollars L E Bonham residence addition 225 dollars Herman Kirchner Seok Lee project 6000 dollars B Waldron repairs on Malvefield avenue 30 dollars J M Sarver Norfolk street repairs 4 dollars Bluefield Hardware remodel offices avenue 3000 dollars.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth tour New Brunswick in a motorcade from Newcastle to Fredericton and Moncton, greeted by lumbermen farmers and crowds. They inspect the legislative building and meet veterans after a lunch at the University of New Brunswick, continuing toward Nova Scotia before sailing from Halifax aboard the Empress of Canada.
The War Department announced on June 13 that Robert M Quail of West Virginia is appointed to the Officers Reserve Corps. The notice lists the applicant as receiving a reserve commission and notes the names of other applicants under consideration.
A state court upheld the West Virginia Housing Act 15 over objections. The ruling found that the complaint did not suitably challenge slum clearance or the need for low cost housing and noted the petition did not trigger an election order. Judge Maxwell ruled the ordinance statements are not facts to be repeated.
Democrats win Hinton's biennial election for a third consecutive term. W F Zick leads the Republican unofficial tally 618 to 1 and 236 vote mayoral margin. C R Maddy and H R Gunnoe also win seats.
An official source stated Franco will visit Mussolini in September in Rome. The announcement notes the high level nature of the talks and the anticipated discussions between the two leaders.
The British government warns that giving in to Japanese demands would set a dangerous precedent. The issue is framed as a matter of principle, with government representation emphasizing the potential impact on future international clashes.
Notices posted in Tientsin restrict movement into and out of two concessions amid British calls to submit the dispute to joint mediation. Japanese officials claim British protection of antiJapanese elements and support for an unregistered currency, with tensions rising as talks stall and American consulates remain active in the foreign quarters.
A distorted report notes committee discussions proposing changes to WPA funding and duties. It references separating WPA from heavy construction and limiting projects to 25 000 dollars, with calls to close down if workers are kept idle.
Clarence Gray 47 coal miner dies. funeral at 2:30 this afternoon at home with Rev Bowden and Rev Seep. Survivors include children Robert L Gray Ruth Myrtle and others. Mrs Jenetae Meador and Cincinnati connections noted. Walter Sage 74 of Giles County listed among deceased in fragmentary lines.
The Tazewell and North Tazewell towns held elections with very few ballots cast. Gillespie and Sadler were re elected to the council. Mayre Coates John G O Reefe and Virginia Webb named recorder. Incoming officers take office September 1 for two year terms.
Mrs D E French attended the Wheeling funeral of Mrs Robert J Reed 78 wife of Dr Robert J Reed Sr a prominent physician who died at home. A native of Richmond Va she helped organize the Kings Daughters West state and national branches and held leadership roles in Colonial Dames Daughters of 1812 and state offices.
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