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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1931
Page
12
Rates shown for one year six months and three months by mail in first and second West Virginia zones with 650 8.25 and 1.75 dollars respectively. Territory defined by 150 mile radius for zones one and two and 150 to 600 miles for zones three and four. City carrier rates listed as 7.00 for one year and shorter terms.
Benjamin Grey, associating with Mr. Ford, predicts a future where sugar leather shoes, sugar plastic heels, sugar pens, sugar mounted bags with unbreakable sugar mirrors, sugar plastic chairs, and sugar lenses for motion pictures could become practical. If proven, a new industry may arise from any kind of sugar or molasses.
A lyric praising a native land as rich, brave, warm, and virtuous. The speaker declares willingness to die for the country, celebrating its beauty and steadfast character. Refrains emphasize a true, rare land with loyal women and robust border defenses.
The Charleston Mail notes President Hoover and ex President Coolidge used the Harding mausoleum dedication to defend Harding’s constructive achievements and condemn the betrayal by public servants. Hoover’s address condemns disloyalty and corruption while praising Harding’s integrity and the nation’s need for probity in government.
Twenty years ago George V was crowned king of England. Appalachian Power bought Keystone and Weir plants. I S Williams and Mrs Sara L Bowen were married by Rev T B Hamilton.
Gilbert Swan notes that society women in New York increasingly enter jobs, running modeled bureaus and shops from Fifth Avenue to Madison Avenue. Prominent names like Grand Duchess Marie of Russia and Joan Whitney appear as examples, while chaperone services and debutante attendances at clubs and speakeasies show the busy social economy for the young class.
The article notes Secretary Stimson's European pilgrimage and framing as a joint trip to gather and share information. It contrasts past secretaries who traveled for specific tasks with Stimson's broader, inquiry-driven approach and cites implications for the Hoover era naval and arms discussions. Under Secretary Castle faces a hot Washington summer amid the changes.
Hoover and leaders from Congress and the Senate discussed war debts and possible moratorium moves. Talks involved Representative Bacha rach of New Jersey and Senators Bingham Connecticut and Iagr Utah, with Smoot heading the Senate Finance Committee en route to Washington. Congressional approval would be needed for any debt revision, and a Sunday or early next week announcement is anticipated.
A compact reflection contrasts Luke 8 17 on hidden things made plain with the notion that people cling to secrecy not for reason but to preserve it. The excerpt cites St Luke and a Barlett-like aphorism on the habit of hiding meaning.
Mercer county residents praise the board of equalization for a 25 percent cut in property assessments. Homeowners hope levying bodies will not raise rates and urge school boards and municipalities to curb expenses to prevent financial strain. Leaders B. W. Dillon L. E. White and Louis Farley applauded the move.
At the American Medical Association meeting in Philadelphia doctors debated a proposed immunization using virus and antibodies to prevent infantile paralysis. Practitioners widely doubted its practicality since national stats show only one in a thousand infected, and emphasis shifted to bolstering general health and hygienic living as the best protection for children.
New polymer from sugar by Arthur S Ford in New York could form glass like plastics, transparent rubber, cellulose film, insulation, and artificial leather. The breakthrough promises a wide array of uses from lenses to textiles and may open a new industry and outlet for surplus sugar stocks.
The Nautilus struggles after an Atlantic crossing and faces doubt about submerging in Arctic depths. Critics warn the voyage is a stunt unless proved by the mission and question Sir Hubert Wilkins credibility and prudence.
The prompt asks about a 1920 prophecy that crude oil would run out by 1930 and gasoline reach a dollar per gallon. No factual outcome is provided in the text.
The heart beat is regulated by the vagus nerve and influenced by emotions and breathing. Slower rates accompany fainting and shock, while fever and metabolic activity raise rate. A U S public health study found wide daily heart rate variation with no clear significance.
Pink grapefruit is being grown in California to attract buyers. A young astronomer who helped discover Pluto plans to enter college. A gangster opened a roadhouse in a rival’s territory called Muscle Inn. College men seek mastodon remains in Texas and may pooh-pooh publicly. Plastic facial surgeons are seen as pioneers in the uplift movement. Some girls may skip the beach this summer to save their skin.
Elissa Lands born in Venice to Hungarian parents built a stage career in England before moving to Hollywood to act in British, Swedish, French and English films. She writes longhand and has published two psychological novels The Helmers and The Neilsens. She holds the title of countess but keeps it private. Polly Moran joked on radio about sending a personal message to Bill Haines.
The Interstate Commerce Commission uses 150 examining attorneys to take oral testimony in rate cases. Hearings occur in the field with briefs guiding proposed reports, then three commissioners decide. General rate cases may involve full commission sessions, while most actions are decided by divisions of at least three.
The West Virginia Association of Insurance Agents nominates Huntington H Keim of Elkins for president. A 1932 license plate plan is announced for a black background with white numerals. Several transport and public order items follow including train discontinuations, mine closures, a prison escape, a long-serving court deputy’s death, a high temperature record, and a diamond theft report.
The Vanderbilts, married July 3, 1928 in Reno after prior divorces, are in a divorce dispute. Mrs. Vanderbilt left home after a Sunday incident. He reportedly did not chase Arno with a gun and has not seen him for a week, though he did call to threaten him.
In Bellaire Ohio, on June 19, nine year old David Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Nelson, collapsed at a playground and died before a doctor arrived. The cause listed is acute dilation of the heart induced by heat and over exertion.
Kyle Brooks an 18 year old student at the University of Kentucky in Lexington died today by drinking poison. He left a note to his family saying the act would bring him peace of mind and soul. Brooks was from Winchester Kentucky and his father is a clergyman in Salem Indiana.
London reports say Andrew Mellon arrives amid interest in European finance with Hoover seeking clarity on the crisis. He meets MacDonald Henderson Montagu Norman and a Bank of France representative, while plans for Stimson and a potential trip to Europe loom large.
Frank Hyer, 55, was hanged in Pocahontas county for beating his wife to death on December 19, 1930. He showed calm in his final moments and declined a last meal, stating he left the choice to the prison. A key witness was his victim’s mother, Eva Hyer, who testified to brutal abuse in a Durbin restaurant.
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