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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1933
Page
6
Public notice from the Daily Telegraph Printing Co Bluefield West Virginia outlines classified content rules for members and organizations including meetings entertainment and obituaries. It lists subscription rates by mail and zone, with regional details and carrier options.
The article critiques the London world economic conference of 1933 and warns against relying on international trade to restore prosperity. Harvard economist W. B. Denham argues domestic policy, not sweeping tariff cuts, should drive American recovery, noting small export shares and domestic demand as key factors. It urges focus on home production over futile internationalist schemes.
West Virginia stories note the state’s motto Mountaineers always freemen as some delegation members resisted administration pressure during closing hours. Postmaster General Farley pressed loyal votes on Captiol Hill while senators and representatives faced patronage threats over the presidential compromise.
The speaker warns that repeal would reset the legal landscape with state laws and Supreme Court decisions reshaping enforcement. He asserts uneven enforcement across communities and localities, promising a cycle of making and unmaking laws and varied compliance.
Mrs L F F Grayson of Bland county Virginia died at her parents home on Widemouth. Dr C A Easley returned from Richmond after an operation at Old Jones hospital. Rev John C Repass Lutherans minister of Southwestern Virginia died in Rural Retreat.
The piece argues local coal codes align with a national fair competition plan but warns price fixing may surge if operators unite. It contrasts Roosevelt era trust busting with current regulation allowing market control, noting oil gas and water power as price influences and urging broader regulation of competitors to bring relief to mountain households.
A playful verse links basic facts with affection. It lists simple truths from arithmetic to nature and ends with a declaration of love, pairing familiar knowledge with endearment through the ages. The tone blends classroom certainty with romantic sentiment.
The Reconstitution Finance Corporation backs a $50 million three year loan to China for American wheat and cotton. It aims to reduce surpluses and build a future China market, with 25 percent due within 90 days of removal from warehouses and the rest over three years.
A monument to Pocahontas the American Indian princess wife of John Rolfe was unveiled at Heacham England. It was erected by Rolfe descendants in England and by Americans in Virginia and other states. Pocahontas died in 1617 at Gravesend while preparing to sail back to Virginia.
Pulitzer winner Stribling has moved from the South to New York. His wife attends Columbia College and his new novel Railroader is set for release in pulp magazines. A tea at Diana Chase's drew many celebrities including Princess Der Ling.
A snippet mentions rival nudist camps in Germany racing to outdo each other this summer. It notes a new film titled Never Give a Sucker a Break with an implied Wall Street plot. It reflects on Capt Frank Hawks who flew coast to coast with a robotic helper amid hopes for automative back seat driving. It also states Peru’s late president left an estate totaling about 30 dollars, hinting at South American bond investments.
Narrows Virginia reports the First Presbyterian Sunday school began April 20, 1920 with twenty members and has grown steadily with high attendance. Several charter members moved away or pursued college, but most remain active. Community notes include local visits, weather frost on June nights, and a forthcoming beauty pageant at Narrows High School.
Announcement from Rogersville Tennessee states Miss Leola Davidson daughter of Mrs Ann Charles Davidson will marry Cromwell Knight Thigpen of Grenlyn. Thigpen is an efficiency engineer for the Appalachian Electric Power company. They plan a June wedding and will reside in Glenlyn after a honeymoon.
Miss Helen Culver and her niece from Scranton Pa visited Mrs Betty Lent and left for Roanoke to be with their ill father John G Culver at Lewis Gate hospital Evelyn Shockey stayed with Mrs L H Abbott in Roanoke Va H B Spangler of Peterstown and his wife were weekend guests of their son H D Spangler Mrs James Newton and her two daughters left for Welch to visit Mrs Newtons mother Mrs Maude McCullough Mrs Dorothy of Bluefield visited Mr and Mrs Charles Tiller Mrs G M Davis of Leesburg Fla is visiting her mother Mrs FE L Ritter Lydia Hood of Roanoke is staying with Mr and Mrs Hi Johnson Mollie Higginbotham of Bluefield visiting her granddaughter Hyla Johnson Earle Manon of Charleston spent days with her sister Mrs W Hale Circle No 1 Methodist auxiliary met at Mrs J L Hobacks Mr and Mrs O J Brace and Mr and Mrs W H Golden of Pittsburgh were guests of Mr and Mrs F R Spencer Mrs Spencer and daughter Kathryne accompanied them to Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs E A Hale returned from ten days in Washington DC Mrs Harrett Dunlap and brother James Pence of Greenville visited here this week Mrs John A Adair returned home after ten days with her sister in Princeton Mr and Mrs A Ray Johnston hosted Miss Elizabeth Wagner Serena James Barrett Athens and Miss Louise Harless Welch as guests The Rev Russell Asbury and James Newton were business visitors
Miss Laura Orshurn and Garnet Marrs visit Mrs. Joe Brumfield in Garten. Bill Foy calls on friends in Thayer. C H Turner and daughter Lucille visit Rich Creek with Lewis Belcher of Pocahontas. W A Scott and Lena Spence visit friends in Tazewell Sunday. Mrs J A Linkous and sons visit Mrs R F Spencer. French Van Dyke visits Welch. Various locals visit friends in Berwind Squire Bishop Tazewell and Gary.
The article recalls antiquated price fixing from Diocletian and notes modern efforts to artificially regulate commerce as a temporary expedient. It discusses wages for varied roles, costs of goods, and the hope that starting economic machinery with momentum will reduce friction as controls ease.
Giles County Young People's Union gathered at Pearisburg Methodist Church on Friday. The June term of the Giles circuit court opens Tuesday with Judge A. C. Buchanan presiding. The grand jury will convene the first day to tackle violations of prohibition laws and other minor offenses.
Pearisburg residents and visitors fill a list of social calls. Harry King and family from Virginia celebrate summer with relatives. Charles King travels to Charlottesville for summer school. Multiple pairs of friends and kin from Blacksburg, Pulaski, Bluefield, Princeton, Radford, and other towns attend gatherings or visit relatives. Community members travel to universities and events. some plan stays with relatives in Buchanan and Roanoke.
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