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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1933

Page

6

God's Moment Blesses the Righteous with Shielded Comfort

A religious reflection cites Psalm 5:12 promising blessing and favor for the righteous. It contrasts private affection with divine wisdom, noting light as a guide and shield for the faithful.

Every Voter Should Go to the Polls

The piece argues that high voter turnout is essential to democratic rule. It notes 35 percent turnout in eleven states on repeal votes, warns a small voting minority shapes policy, and urges citizens to vote on the proposed twenty first amendment, warning against a naked measure that could revive liquor traffic.

Bluefield

Republicans prepare for next year’s congressional fights

In Washington the GOP plans for the coming election focusing on two hot issues veterans pensions and the London economic conference. They warn that Roosevelt elect would threaten the gold standard, while Senator Glass denies the charge and later declines cabinet service over sound money. The veteran vote reacts to the bonus debate as campaign dynamics unfold.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Roosevelt Glass Congress White House

THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY IN BLUEFIELD FILES

King Crockett of Bluefield shot and seriously wounded by a Richlands Virginia officer. Woody Wall of Price's Fork leapt from an excursion train at Vicar's Switch and was badly injured. First ovens started by Guest River Coal and Coke company.

King Crockett Bluefield Richlands Woody Wall Price's Fork Vicar’s Switch Guest River Coal and Coke Company F. D. Clifford

Roosevelt and Garner Lose Ground in Political Fight

The passage argues Democrats believe the public views the veteran as overpaid while Republicans plan to condemn treatment of war fighters in Germany. It notes past GOP attendance at international conferences to shield actions and criticizes current London talks with no Republican delegates present. Senator Cousins attends as a fringe progressive. The conference outcomes are seen as potential flags for next year’s voters.

Germany London Cousins

Debating Prohibition Repeal and Saloon Control

Senator Hatfield supports repeal with a binding plan for liquor control, while Republican and Democratic platforms push constitutional action to end the saloon and regulate liquor under state supervision with federal safeguards. The twenty first amendment lacks a saloon ban, critics say a broad repeal could reestablish the saloon.

Hatfield

The Total Debt Counts and Public Works Cost

An editorial argues that large public works spending drives debt and future tax burdens. It warns that government expansion increases expenses and that balancing the old budget may unbalance the new. It urges cautious taxpayer action before rising taxes and home buying opportunities pass.

Uncle Sam

Relative Ages Bright Dawn In Fresh Morning Light

A reflection on perception and age across time. Old stars and suns seem young to childhood eyes while a plowman at dawn sees a world of green trees and new ecstasies. The poem urges ceasing to measure seasons only by years.

Clarence Milligan The Chicago Tribune

Editorials Attack West Virginia Tax Reform Debate

The Wheeling Intelligencer criticizes Obert G. Kelly for praising the revenue bill while omitting flaws in the land tax amendment and utility interests. It argues the plan shifts taxes to low earners and equals rates for all incomes, reducing public accountability. Morgan­town Post weighs in on college tuition funding and warns against excessive increases harming education access.

West Virginia Senate House Charleston Kelly Wheeling Intelligencer

State Board Eyes College Tuition and Dorm Rates

The state board of education plans to examine tuition charges at state educational institutions and explore dormitory room and board rates. A teachers' college reportedly charged $16 monthly for dormitory living, prompting calls to reassess costs including land, buildings, light, and heating. Public debate continues over a fair balance between affordable tuition and adequate institutional funding.

State Board of Education

Pompeii Skeletons Found Slaves and Rich Master

Excavations at ancient Pompeii reveal two male skeletons in a passage to a strong-room of wealthy Menando. Despite a shower of ashes they clutched a bag of coins and adornments, illustrating a collapse of wealth and power. The gold coins bear emperors’ images, retaining historic value beyond their monetary weight.

Pompeii Menando Vesuvius Herculaneum Columbus Ohio Dispatch

Scout Group Heads to Camp Roland from Berwind

Berwind West Virginia June 24. The following scouts left Wednesday morning for Camp Roland Roy Linkous Eddie Johnson Glenn Moore Charles Pinkard Robert Grimes and King Johnson were accompanied by Scout Master W G Blankenship Mrs Herman Davis and Miss Sara Axbill shopped in Bluefield Saturday Mrs J L McCarty returned from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore with rent proceeds Mrs Samuel Gabriel hosted Mrs F G Hargraves of Montvale New York and Miss Mable Clark of Richlands Mr and Mrs A L Altizer of Newhall visited Sunday They left Monday for Morgantown on their vacation Mr and Mrs Curtis Rankin were called to Layland by the death of Lester Belcher Belcher formerly Virginia Avers of this place Miss Louise Bailey hosted Miss Gertrude Chatfield of Carswell Ruth McEwen returned to Bluefield after visiting Mrs William McClaugherty Howard and John Nester visited relatives near Hillaville Virginia.

Berwind W. Va Camp Roland Roy Linkous Eddie Johnson Glenn Moore Charles Pinkard Robert Grimes King Johnson W. G. Blankenship Herman Davis Sara Axbill Bluefield J. L. McCarty Baltimore Johns Hopkins Hospital Samuel Gabriel F. G. Hargraves Montvale N. Y Mable Clark Richlands A. L. Altizer Newhall Morgantown Curtis Rankin Layland Lester Belcher Belcher Virginia Avers Louise Bailey Gertrude Chatfield Carswell Ruth McEwen William McClaugherty Howard John Nester Hillaeville

Roosevelt names recovery board amid heavy interest and jitters

President Roosevelt creates a five cabinet member plus Johnson led recovery board to work with Hugh Johnson. Labor and capital back the move but fear vast one man power over industry. Contractors fear rising costs for $3.3 billion in public works and lobbyists expand as new federal relations grow.

Ashington Roosevelt Hugh 8. Johnson Johnson New Recovery Administration Lthough Donnald R. Richberg Chicago Power Trust

Summer Visitation From Charleston Nurses In Herndon

Miss Edna Lesler and Reba Kelley, student nurses at Charleston General Hospital, return to Herndon for summer vacation. Mrs. C L Blevins shops in Mullens. Mrs. D A Justice of Logan visits local friends. Donald Klatz of Richmond visits Esther Wray. Mr and Mrs E W Worrell Jr of Pineville spend the weekend with Esther Wray. W L Kelley and Dick Lesler visit Charleston, and John Perry Elzy Green and W E Gibbs Jr spend a day in Tazewell.

Herndon W. Va Edna Lesler Reba Kelley Charleston General Hospital C. L. Blevins Mullens D. A. Justice Logan Donald Klatz Richmond Esther Wray E. W. Worrell Jr Pineville Ksther Wray W. L. Kelley Dick Lesler Charleston John Perry Elzy Green W. E. Gibbs Jr Tazewell

Passenger Surge Hits Record Chicago Travel

Railroads serving Chicago reported today that passenger travel into the city set a record for the period since the World's Fair opening.

Chicago

Washington Bystander on Federal Judges Under Scrutiny

The Special Session faces sharp congressional attention on federal courts with three investigations of federal judicial conduct underway. House Judiciary Chair Summers warns public confidence in the judiciary is at a low, questions lifetime tenure, and suggests possible creation of a tribunal to test good behavior for judges.

Congress Judiciary Committee House New York City Hatton W. Summers Hile Summers

Dental infections linked to systemic disorders study

A Drexel Institute study by Dr J H Arnett and dentist L M Ennis examined 883 students, finding 733 with dental caries and about 20 percent with root infections. X rays detected infections missed by eye, and links to rheumatic, heart, kidney issues and underweight noted, underscoring the need for X ray screening to locate focal infections.

J. H. Arnett L. M. Ennis Drexel Institute Philadelphia

Evening Radio Program Schedule with Music and Readings

A Monday schedule lists time slots from 9:00 to 7:30 including readings, silents, and broadcasts. Notable entries include the Boswell Sisters at 1:15 and the Gillum and Duke duo at 2:30, with a Noon to 6:45 stretch of performances and talks.

NBC WJZ Wiz Whz Wbza Wbal Wham Kdka Wgar Wir Wiw Wayr Wmal Midwest Weky Kyw Kfkx Wenr Wis Kwk Eee Koll Wren Kso Wtm Wiba Kstp Wday Kfyr Ckgwefcf South Wrva Wptf Wwne Wjax Wila Wsun Wiod Wem Wmc Wsb Wsmb Kwoo Wfaa Kghr Kghl Pacific Coast Kgo Kfi Kgw East London Don Hall Floyd Gibbons Arthur Brisbane Lew White Leo Reieman Bluefield Summons Gillum and Duke Blackstone Products Rock Cliff Chicago House Sun Rise Bottling Co C. I. Cheyney Elizabeth Warlick Ray Lawson Brown American Schoola Jimmy Melton Bert Lahr Col L. M. Howe Seth Parker Donald Nevis Teddy Black Charlie Kerr Chaim Weizmann Glen Gray Chicago Knights H. V. Kaltenborn Gertrude Niesen Dramatic Guild Chicago the Gauchos Kostelanetz Sym Columbia Revue Freeman

Good Morning Continued From Page One

The piece argues that right thinking experience and application cultivate personal judgment in behavior and business, leading to success and happiness as surely as a special sense or guide.

Voltaire at the Paramount and Goodbye Again in Screen Life

Hubbard Rea reviews Voltaire a costume drama starring Arliss with Reginald Owen and Alan Mowbray and Dorie Kenyon as Pompadour noting Arliss as the draw and John Adolfi’s last film. Also covered is Goodbye Again a Warren William comedy with Joan Blondell and Hugh Herbert delivering the laughs in a tale of a sensational author and his wife.

Hubbard Rea Hollywood Voltaire Arlise Mr. Arlise Reginald Owen Alan Mowbray Owen Louis XV France Mowbrey Count de Larnac John Adolfi Warren William Joan Blondel Genevieve Tobin Hugh Herbert Helen Chandler Wallace Ford Warren William Mies Tobin Herbert

Walter Perkins Addresses Health Policy for Bluefield District 3

In a June 24 1933 letter to local women’s clubs Walter Perkins of District No 3 emphasizes health as a civic priority. He pledges strict garbage collection and street sanitation, enforcement of water and milk standards, and modern hygienic methods while balancing costs with good government.

Bluefield W. Va Woman's Club Garden Club City of Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Health department views from Bluefield candidates debate sanitation

P T Saunders and W A Smith answer a Bluefield health and sanitation questionnaire. Saunders supports a highly efficient health department with weekly reports, garbage collection, street cleaning, water and milk testing, and cooperation with doctors and nurses. Smith urges improvements and no cuts to health services, endorsing garbage removal, street cleaning, water and milk testing, and enforcement of health statutes.

Daily Telegraph Dea Bluefield W. A. Smith Bluefield Woman's Club Bluefield Garden Club

Oklahoma youth builds museum in Fort Gibson

At 21 Charles Wallis has built a notable natural history museum in the southwest. His seven year effort includes 1000 arrowheads, a wide array of wildlife specimens from eastern Oklahoma, hundreds of butterflies and beetles, plus tomahawks, shinning knives, axes and grinding stones.

Fort Gibson Okla Charles Wallis Southwest Oklahoma

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