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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1934
Page
5
Miss Elizabeth Gillespie, sister of Mrs. Pierre, returned home from a visit with the latter in Bluefield Virginia.
Town manager Eddie Ruehl announced a telegram from Col. J A Anderson directing that press notices of the West Graham sewage project cancellation be disregarded and that work begin at the earliest moment. Washington officials said Virginia papers erred in reporting cancellations including Bluefield Va, restoring plans for the project.
A Norfolk and Western colored extra gang by Bluefield Virginia uses a rhythmic song to coordinate track laying. Foreman notes the leader’s unpredictable words, while the crew relies on signals and synchronized crowbar work to set rails. The rhythmic method is seen as a key efficiency, echoed in motion pictures of the action.
Gov George C Peery urges potato growers to withhold shipments to raise prices. Commentators question whether new potatoes store long enough and fear the Michigan crop will blunt the embargo's impact on major markets. Others doubt the practicality of delaying market release.
A pharmacist created B C a blend of ingredients claimed to ease periodical pains in minutes. Advertises relief for colds headaches neuralgia and nervous distress without narcotics and stresses non habit forming use. Available in 10 and 25 cent packages at drugstores.
The passage argues that raising prices through idle assets like livestock is a gesture to restore balance, but a method to employ idle millions could fix demand and supply across farm products and all commodities, noting artificial experiments often fail to balance cycles.
The Virginia boxing commission operates without salaries beyond approved travel expenses. All three governor Peery appointees are lawyers, with no members living west of Richmond. Virginia allows ten rounds of boxing under recent legislative action.
Whooping cough is reported among city children in several sections. The Bluestone Motor building on Virginia Avenue in Bluefield, Virginia, is set for Barrow Motor Company relocation. R. R. Smith of Burkes Garden will move into a new brick home near the Taze-Well North Tazewell road. Tennis tournaments progress in Bluefield sponsored by Graham Presbyterian Church women’s auxiliary, with Dr. C. M. Fisher active in the matches.
Miss Elba Rosazza remains at the Bluefield sanitarium recovering from a tonsil and adenoid operation. Mrs. J. M. Charles and her daughter left for Coeburn after visiting the Graham family. Mrs. Charles will later join her husband in Buchanan county. Mrs. Eddie Ruhle hosts Mrs. C. J. McColgan of Norton escaping summer heat this week. Miss Elizabeth Sexton returns from Warrenton for summer vacation. J. H. Boeman of Warrenton visits the Sexton family on Sander's drive. Miss Tehlma Phlegar has returned to Columbus after a stay here. Mrs. Robert Pierle of Holden visits accompanied by…
Vacant houses are scarce in Bluefield Virginia with forecasts that by the fall school term no vacant dwellings will remain. The area has drawn new families and a nine month term is planned with Bluefield college open to high school graduates, offering free tuition. Suitable houses would rent quickly, making Bluefield attractive for families seeking education opportunities.
Howard Jackson visits a campus scene where he meets Miss Rosa and her niece Jane. He feels lucky to find kind company and contemplates romance amid a pleasant family dinner with pink roses and refined table settings. The setting shifts as Emily buzzes the phone at coffee time.
Jane hides a small lie about a possible engagement as she and Howard stroll to Amy Lowe’s to borrow a book and catch a Debussy recital. They share a charged, uncertain chemistry, Jane fearing Howard may disapprove of her schemes while Aunt Rosa’s meddling nudges them toward a private night out.
Howard Jackson muses aloud about a performer named Jane then realizes the music came from Amy as he walks to his hotel. He reflects on Amy’s beauty and the contrast with Jane. The excerpt ends with the line To Be Continued.
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