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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1936
Page
6
The fragment outlines subscription prices for mall payable in advance and carrier payable in advance with various postal rate notes. It includes a quoted Bible verse Romans 1:17 and a Hawthorne citation about Christian faith as a cathedral of light.
Judge Lewis H. Miller congratulates Judge Sharp after being defeated in a hard fought contest. He attends the state committee meeting in Clarksburg, meets leaders and candidates, and voices dedication to supporting the Republican ticket in November.
The Farley described as Michelson campaign spokesman denounces Landon as unsuitable for Washington citing Kansas governor's fiscal record while praising New York's leadership and warning against radical change. The piece argues voters want a practical small town businessman with balanced budgets.
North Dakota congressman William Lemke leads a new Union Party formed to counter what supporters call reactionary control in both major parties. Lemke is backed by Father Coughlin and his radio broadcasts as the third party seeks influence in national politics.
The passage discusses the Townsend plan for old age pensions, the Huey Long Share the Wealth faction, and Lemke's nonpartisan stance in North Dakota. It analyzes potential impact on the November result, suggesting the union party could hinder either Roosevelt or Landon, with cross-alliances shaping key strongholds.
President Manuel Quezon urges the national assembly to lower income tax exemptions and raise rates on personal income, corporate profits, inheritances, and mines. He favors new levies on luxuries and transportation and a school tax to fund an expansive economic development program as independence approaches.
The article argues sports writers, managers, and gamblers misjudged the Schmeling Louis fight. It notes most believed Schmeling was finished and Louis unbeatable, yet Schmeling lasted ten rounds. It contends the bout was not fixed, Louis sought big money, and public uncertainty fuels interest in boxing.
W. B. Prickett resigns as cashier of the People's Bank of Bluefield and is succeeded by R. T. Oney from Charleston. Authorities investigate the death of 11 year old Emma Dowel found dead in a Bluefield rooming house. Henry Thompson and Miss Annie Allen wed at Mrs. John Cather home on Raleigh Street.
The New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal and Coke company was constructing 200 homes near Berwind as part of a company settlement or development plan. Harold A. Ritz was appointed judge of the ninth judicial circuit court. Jones' Big Railroad show toured Bluefield, drawing local attention.
Crowds gather as the Mercer county court begins a recount of the Robinson Lilly election. Separately crowds watched Company 1 and the Medical corps depart for Camp Kanawha for muster into federal service. Moose lodges in Bluefield and Princeton plan a joint July 4 picnic at Glenwood Park.
The Rev. J Tyler Frazier oldest Holston conference minister preached at Bland Street Methodist church where he was forced to remain seated during his sermon Hadley Scott was elected president of the Bluefield Lions club T F Farrell a noted Bluefeilder tied to the Pocahontas coal field was among fifteen fatally injured in a Pennsylvania railroad wreck at Blairsville Pa
Herbert Plummer surveys Borah and Hoover as aging figures shaping American public life. Borah's foreign policy authority and Hoover's postwar domestic focus are weighed, with their roles at the Republican convention amid campaign rhetoric.
In New York, George Ross notes a scribe in Times Square asking fringe questions at the Police Information Booth. He reports on Rudy Vallee’s curtain escape at the Astor Roof Garden and Edwina Booth’s return to Hollywood hopes. Lupe Velez returns to New York to seek work, then joins Felix Ferry for a London revue, with Ferry expanding to Broadway and London talent.
A satirical write up listing a string of social notables and their quirky deeds. It mocks wit, manners, and public image through short anecdotes about Stoofle, Ginginello, Queppingale, Bellopman, and Jennie Mae Reach.
June 21 birthdays fall under Cancer with strong parental instincts and garden productivity. Emerald and ruby birth stones are noted. luck on Mondays. home harmony and potential in arts, education, and leadership fields.
Announcement lists Miss Ersel McClure of Welch wed to Mr. Lawrence Dickens at Princeton on Monday. The bride recently lived in Welch with her brother. Dickens is son of Mrs. F. S. Shatley of Wilcoe, Gary high school graduate, now employed by Appalachian Electric Power. They plan to reside in Welch.
Mrs O N Stapleton and Mrs O H Moorefield hosted the Mae Dean circle Friday evening at Stapleton's home. Mrs M McGhee led devotionals and Mrs N G Danner presided over the business meeting. Miss Mary Ann Lotspiech shared the Congo mission story. Refreshments served to Danner McGhee Laughter Grubb Farris Pritchett and visitors Mack Snead and E M Dennison.
Church school at 9 45 a m with S A Grubb as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o clock with sermon by the pastor. Junior league at 6 p m. Prayer service Thursday at 7 30 p m.
A recent Thursday evening weiner roast at Coney Island brought together members of the Maggie King and Mae Dean circles and guests including Mesdames Pritchett Kelley Dennison Moore Banner Lindsey Snead Kailing Kailing Roberts Spivey Caudill Stapleton Danner Martin Laughter Brooks Howbert Ashley and Miss Juanita Martin.
Poetic lines describe a perfume scented summer romance with a moonlit mountain and a rose filled lane. A playful warning hints at a young blond menace named Varun waiting to spoil the narrator’s fun.
The Maine primary shows Townsend and Coughlin candidates faring badly while the political scene hints at shifts toward reform. References to Copeland possibly joining Al Smith and jokes on party rejuvenation reflect a volatile election mood.
A short archival fragment names Egbert Benson a jurist Timothy A Conrad a naturalist Matthew Simpson a bishop Morris K Jessup a merchant and philanthropist Daniel C Beard an artist and Henry Guy Carleton an author and playwright.
Hollywood star Gertrude Michael keeps only autographed photos from Gershwin and Lee Tracy on her studio table. Close friend Isabel Jewel calls her Anay while Becky is the nickname in use. She began as a concert pianist at 12 and a university law student at 15.
Betty Sue Bennett of Bluefield visits aunt Mrs A T Hall and Mr Hall. Mack Snead family return from North Carolina vacation. J H Lotspiech called to Roanoke for father J W Myers illness. W A Dennison visiting Roanoke relatives. A E Taylor of Jaeger visits Wilcoe. Bobby Holland from Repucee visits Mr and Mrs G G. J G Gray of Cuclallamateve visiting husband at work here. D C Goodman and family visit W Ashley. M H Harris returns from Lynchburg. Mary Ann Lotspiech leaves for Emory Va to attend Epworth Assembly. E M Dennison spends day in Tazewell. H F Brooks and children return from Lynchburg vacation. accompanied by Mrs J Correll. Mary Helen Williams leaves for Staunton. Charles Moore and wife weekend in Ironton Ohio. Roland Dennison and children visit Frank Smith in Staunton.
Becky explains she prefers living alone to stay focused on acting. She covers her dress and image lightly off screen, saying performance matters more than appearance. A previous stage role in Caught Wet led to a movie scout spotting her after hearing Skriabin during lunch breaks.
Private Ralph E Miller of the United States Marine Corps son of Mrs Mary Miller 1200 View avenue Bluefield and brother of Woodrow Miller Bluefield received a special letter of commendation from Major General Commandant at Washington for bravery in rescuing a drowning woman in Charlestown Mass The Boston Navy Yard Marine Barracks recommended the award and the Marine Corps headquarters endorsed the citation noting the act occurred October 26 1935 near Warren bridge Charlestown The medal from the Humane Society of Massachusetts is also mentioned
The Southeast Chapter of the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers will hold its June meeting Saturday June 27 at the Virginian hotel Princeton. H W Saunders of Coopers will preside. A dinner precedes a business discussion on current topics and members are urged to bring engineer friends.
Mercer County Motorcycle club road captain John Litton says the group will meet at 2 at Fred Williams' shop in Princeton and ride to Giant Caverns at Narrows Virginia. A record turnout is expected with members urged to bring lunches and flashlights. Visiting riders are welcome to join.
Montcalm residents attended the Pythian Sisters convention in Crumpler with sisters Mrs. Roy Cole Mrs. B D Bailey Mrs. G T Riggs and Mrs Lethia Thompson also visiting relatives in the area Mildred McDowell returned from a visit with Mrs Robert Gilmore at Maybeury and local residents shopped in Bluefield Mrs Earl Guilton and children from Detroit Mich Mrs Malcolm Hupbard and children from Charleston visited at the Mahaffey home Mrs M J Griffith of McComas is visiting relatives here a birth was recorded June 18 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jack Dempsey additional notes show Mr and Mrs S G White and Mr and Mrs Clyde White were in Bluefield business visitors this week.
Dr L K Lawson reports burglary at his Williamson W Va office with gold valued at about 300 dollars taken. Police engage investigation as thieves target medical offices.
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