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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1934
Page
9
Inspector Ethridge reported Bluefield Virginia may launch a rum dispensary by July 1 or July 4. He said the board aims to locate a dispensary here with two managers at opening and additional staff as needed. A former merchant is expected to manage. site involves a business district building.
From Harman Virginia a curious hen egg arrived with Terry Tibbs and C F McGuire receiving it. The wild animal editor notes the egg resembles a sea serpent though the hen may have laid it under duress in McGuire's store in front of a customer. The piece muses on hen behavior and alibi, noting hens cackle regardless of effort.
The Rev. Hugh V. Clary arrived with his wife and son to take as rector of St. Mary's chapel on Logan street. He comes from Pocomoke City Md and will lead services Sunday morning. Also listed are Memorial Baptist Graham Presbyterian and other church notices with times and program details. A separate note reports a conspiracy charge against Luke Lea and associates being nolled in Nashville.
Colonel W. Battle denounces the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control board in Roanoke for not allowing railroads to bid on liquor transportation. He, as Norfolk and Western vice president, says liquor moves by truck on state highways though railroads are heavy taxpayers and should have transport opportunities.
The piece discusses a proposed joint debate between Representative John W. Flannagan and Senators Byrd and Glass on the New Deal. It notes sharp policy contrasts, Flannagan’s support for the soldiers bonus, and Byrd’s and Glass’s opposition to Tugwell’s confirmation. It foresees a fall voter choice between the “Cyclone of Clintwood” and the two senators.
A large poisonous tarantula in a glass jar at Nowlin fruit market in Midway was captured after attempting to crawl up a man's sleeve. The article notes the spider is deadly and recalls a fatal battle between a tarantula and a jungle wasp, with a local legend claiming a bite causes uncontrollable dancing.
Virginia sidelights note orthopedic surgeon Dr Roy M Hoover of Roanoke will conduct a clinic in Tazewell on Thursday June 21 starting at 2 30 pm. The item urges residents to take advantage of the opportunity and includes a misc assortment of local notices and shop lines.
Residents in Dickenson and Knox counties near the Virginia Kentucky border report sighting a bright meteor. Local observers described a sudden flash and trail across the night sky prompting searches for the event’s possible landing site or epot.
Residents near the area reported a bright celestial object lighting the sky several nights ago. The sudden phenomena led many to fear a mine blast, as the event was blamed for a cold snap and widespread hot air disturbances across miles around.
Baptist women of the New Lebanon association met in Pocahontas on Thursday and Friday with strong attendance. Delegates from Bluefield attended, sharing in the program and activities of the gathering.
The Pythian lodge of Maybeury will observe its annual memorial service Sunday. W. E. Owens of Pocahontas will deliver the principal address. Neighboring lodges are invited. Owens is known in fraternal circles, a World War I veteran, and an entertaining speaker.
Miss Alice Mae Baldwin of Montrose Avenue and Missee Pauline and Julia Lovas of War, West Virginia, have returned from Chicago where they attended the World Fair.
Miss Ruth Creasy and Miss Jessie Brewer attended a Young People's ad at Emory Virginia in June. Mrs Curtis Robbins and Mr William Hood from Montgomery West Virginia visited their sister Mrs C T Miller at the parsonage. Mrs Miller will return with them this afternoon for a short visit.
A tip instructs to mix lemon and salt and apply the paste to a rust color stain from pressing with a too hot iron. The fabric should be held over steam while the mixture sits to help lift the stain.
A dirt farmer reader suggests the government purchase milk and dairy products from area dairies to aid hard-hit farmers. The proposal envisions supporting local producers without the need to transport cows to distant areas, addressing regional economic strain.
A reader notes that government actions harmed dairy farmers by directly competing with the industry, contrasting with calls for cooperation. An elderly remark highlights public sentiment about thinking of dairying ethics and market dynamics.
Richard L. Watk ins, 69, head of a nationally known cosmetics company bearing his name, died at his Marion Ohio residence last night.
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