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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
11
Rates list in advance for eight zones. One year in zones one and two in West Virginia costs 6.50 dollars. six months and three months options exist. Zone ranges span 160 miles for zones one and two and 150 to 300 miles for zones three and four. Additional zones five to eight priced on request with postage-based basis. Thursday, June 2, 1981.
A short biblical fragment questions the fate of the righteous while warning that the way of the wicked will perish. The text references a Psalm style line about divine knowledge guiding the faithful and the doom awaiting the flawed path.
The Bluefield board of directors earns praise for adopting economical city management. County Assessor McClaugherty has officially ordered a 25 percent real estate reduction, with levying boards now urged to cooperate and avoid restoring higher taxes.
Opinion argues a general majority supports Hoover's proposal for revival of hopeful prosperity. It cautions about narrow margins and notes the need for broad reflection of public sentiment in a system where indivuals shape policy before group consensus.
Captain Lester from Huntington escorted a unit headed to Bluefield. A mail sack was stolen from the Norfolk and Western station in Graham. W. J. Muller, War postmaster aide, was shot at Yukon. Mrs Nancy Jane Manning, mother of L C Manning, died at a home on Princeton Oakvale Road. Captain John K Ly died near Athens. A $250000 gift to Bluefield College was given by the Baptist General Association. James Haldron of Elgood died.
An X-ray tube producing gamma rays equal to 100,000 grams of radium has been announced by Prof. Lange and Prof. Brasch of Berlin. The device delivers radium quality energy by electricity, threatening to reduce radium demand and price as external medical use declines.
The Wheeling Intelligencer lauds Hoover’s one year inter governmental debt moratorium. The plan aims to pause principal and interest payments, easing Europe’s finances and aiding Germany, Britain, France, Italy and others. Wall Street expects a renewed upward trend as money matters override politics.
A reflective poem praising those who endure sorrow with faith. It speaks of walking through darkness to find God, kneeling to touch His garment, and lifting tears with resolve. It envisions God meeting mourners with outstretched arms and comforting touch as each heart finds relief.
West Virginia shows a lower death rate east of the Mississippi and a strong public health push with more full time units. Diphtheria measles typhoid and scarlet fever deaths have fallen, while water and milk inspections improve.
Daily health briefing notes a severe rabies surge in California since 1920 with 42 deaths and 7748 cases through May 1931. It cites Pasteur a founder of treatment and calls for strict enforcement against homeless animals to protect dogs and children from this deadly disease.
A California scientist explores a volcano by airplane aiming for bigger crater discoveries. The quirky notes compare bold ventures to a London man’s plan to push a perambulator around the world and joke about youth seeking others’ paths.
New York experts install 70 000 square feet of sound absorbing material to calm arena noise that hindered broadcasts. Subways and city din prompt research, while Empire State Building tourists flood the lookout as stands and vendors profit from the new view. A storm detector at Hunter’s Island Inn guards guests from electrical storms as rails and amusements rise. The Garden crowd noise fades as radio engineers tame the auditorium din.
The Harbor Grace leg of Wiley and Post's transatlantic hop to Copenhagen is reported with brief notes on acceptance of Hoover Moratorium terms. Also noted are a deadly fire at Lake Lake hotel in North River and other aviation and radio licensing items from Washington and England.
The selection of John Castle as under secretary of State drew broad praise in Washington, with many reporters favoring him during Hoover's era and suspects that Hoover influence helped his promotion. Critics note Castle’s press relations and diplomatic tact despite his lack of foreign service experience. Many believe Hoover intervened to sway Stimson's choice.
Hollywood star Lois Wilson, famed for westerns and the film Seed, has taken up polo riding Red daily. The Alabama native, now a Hollywood icon, recalls a scarred face from a past spill and discusses her move from riding in The Covered Wagon to polo practice and a potential Marriage Interlude stage role.
Lola nearly forfeited a meeting with a director to discuss a role. A close friend's urging kept her from sending regrets. Despite experience in stage and talking pictures, she sought further coaching from Ruth Chatterton, likely the town's best instructor.
The piece notes a shift in how President Hoover is presented to the public as a warmer, more approachable figure. It details efforts to humanize him through press releases, radio moments, and public appearances, including family anecdotes and interactive gestures, in the run up to renomination.
Huntington hosts a Negro Baptist Sunday school and Baptist Young People union congress with a business session and a talk by Governor Conley. Charleston notes the death of R B Bernheim from heart disease. Wheeling reports the death of Mrs Ruby Frye Closton after a fall. the neck broken. Ohio County and Wheeling officials adopt a resolution to curb importation of men to replace striking miners. Lieutenant A M Long hands over his state police command to Sergeant A C Johnson and reports to Parkersburg for reassignment.
Reports from Canton Cantonese authorities say firing at Shekchang on the outskirts sparked rumors of a mutiny by a regiment of the new Cantonese government troops seized an arsenal. Official denial followed as troops were sent to the scene amid indications of wider unrest among Canton officials and the resignation of several leaders.
Jacques de Vries claiming to be a French count was arraigned in Los Angeles on charges of receiving 80 dozen pairs of stolen silk socks. Police also studied confiscated correspondence showing negotiations with the king of Siam for 900000 acres of teakwood forest. He was released on bail.
James H. DeWitt 83 died in Figsboro Virginia after two years of ill health. He was father to H T DeWitt of Knoxville and left four sons two daughters and surviving siblings including S B Payne J T Bishop and T K DeWitt. Interment is in the family cemetery at Figsboro today.
Premier Laval presented a French counter plan to President Hoover via Ambassador Edge and sent to Washington. It would let Germany continue formal payments while loans to needy nations replace real transfer, effectively returning funds to Germany.
Congressman Joe L. Smith of West Virginia telegraphed President Hoover approving the intergovernmental debt moratorium plan for one year. He said he favors the proposal and will support it when Congress acts at the upcoming session.
London reports a one year moratorium on war debts to the United Kingdom for dominions. Chancellor Snowden says the move follows President Hoover's proposal in spirit and letter and costs about £11,000,000 to the taxed British budget. He hopes U.S. cooperation will revive confidence and prosperity.
Mayor James L. Key returns to Atlanta City Hall amid a recall push sparked by his Paris criticism of prohibition. Back home, protesters gather while supporters claim 75,000 welcomed him in a homecoming parade. Attorney George Finch says 3,000 veterans have signed the recall petition toward a required 6,000.
Efforts attempted today to verify a report that Prince Charles of Belgium was in San Francisco and Oakland incognito as a house guest for a week with Raymond and Elizabeth Naylor. The Belgian consul could not confirm the prince’s presence.
A pharmacy remedy named B C promises rapid relief from headaches and various pains in minutes. Marketed as a new formula from North Carolina druggists, the product claims safety and no after effects, with a price of 10c and 95c.
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