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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
3
Witness testimony in a mail fraud case tied to Philippine railway interests cites lavish parties at a beauty lobby and among young society figures in Washington. William P Buckner Jr and co defendants face allegations of using parties to influence legislation for their aims.
A tired observer recounts boredom at Buckner's party. Senators and congressmen were present including Senator Walsh of Massachusetts while Lanzetta also attended. Mrs Schurman confirms she went to bed early because she was tired and bored.
Homer Davis left the hospital after ten weeks of treatment for injuries from an airplane accident and began the journey home by air. The report notes a historic reference to a color photo from 1861 by Clerk Maxwell.
Judge D M Easley declares baseball the great American game to Elks. He notes a vacant lot near the railroad tower as a place for youth to play and observes the sport can be played by all classes and creeds.
A retired railroad worker who once ran a general store at Gien Lyn forty five years ago tends flowers each day. He is the father of Judge How ell M. Tanner and Courtney Tanner.
Mrs. Walker Slade and Mrs. Mahood attended the Dan Graham revival. Mrs. Virginia Alley, long sick, is improving and up some. Mrs. C. E. Young of Parkersburg visits sister Mrs. Jack Fields on Brown Avenue.
Notes indicate a forthcoming reunion is being planned with strong expectations of an improved turnout and year. Indications point to a smoother schedule and better attendance than prior gatherings.
Mrs. R. K. Crockett and her son Kemp Jr along with Miss Mary Stacy are visiting Charlotte North Carolina as guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Weaver. The Crockett sisters are mentioned and Dr. Weaver is identified as a former president of Emory and Henry College.
A lawyer recalls hearing about Emily Post at home and questions the relevance of etiquette guidance. The remarks touch on social norms and personal views in a casual discussion.
In adreth's singing school hosts a convention sponsored by the County Singing Association in Mercer County. A rare woodhen has been heard for days from Graham Heights to the North ridge. observers are asked to report sightings. The woodhen is described as large with tipped head and wings similar to a partridge.
The notice hints no evidence of crop issues despite moon planting lore. Farmers expect potatoes to thrive if conditions hold, with a possible yield by July 4 as dark moon myths fade.
Edwin Hodges is back from Ohio State University where he set a chalked up record. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J J Hodges.
The article portrays John L. Lewis as a bold CIO leader attacking Congress for inaction. It notes many may disagree with his stance yet few will challenge his condemnation of a do-nothing Congress. It highlights his claim that democracy remains in the minds of the unemployed, even as 11 million are jobless for years.
Ronnie Russell Melton aged 24 died in a Charleston hospital after a firearm accidentally discharged during a game with his brother in law. Mortuary officials said they understood the circumstances.
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