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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1944
Page
6
A brief quotation contrasts faith with works, stating that faith without works is dead and that works must prove faith. It frames the idea that a root producing nothing is dead and emphasizes the link between belief and action.
The Mercer county bond drive has reached about fifty percent of its $3,382,000 quota with bonds credited to the county totaling around two million dollars. The message urges continued effort to meet the remaining target and shorten the war by buying bonds.
In the lead up to the presidential and vice presidential nominations Republicans aim to avoid making the war an issue. The author argues voters will judge the current administration on wartime and peacetime failures, urging that this year’s election is the people’s moment to decide.
Opinion outlines a broad view of a favorable Republican year in national and local races. It notes Democratic losses and rising GOP momentum while predicting President Roosevelt’s potential renomination and continued control of war policy.
The piece weighs Roosevelt’s possible fourth term against Republican momentum and wartime concerns. It notes hunger protests, New Deal job goals, and inventor-led American victory while portraying editorial opinions about Roosevelt’s push for a fourth term and political pressure.
The Southerners' program prompts serious debate across states as editors weigh political leverage and demands. Governor Sparks proposes a practical plan to stabilize the party, including recognizing state rights, equal economic opportunity, and a Southern candidate for vice presidency if Roosevelt seeks re nomination.
Arthur Guiterman praises those who built the land with courage and justice. He urges present generations to sustain and improve the cause, lifting their banner higher and finding nobler means to aid the right as time moves forward.
Hollywood notes cover David O Selznick as a Republican delegate and Don King linked to the Democratic committee. It also highlights stars like Chili Williams Gale Storm Margaret OBrien Rosalind Russell Rosemary De Camp and busy schedules from 4 30 a m to late TV and film shoots and stage work.
A lively biography of Joseph Severn, friend of John Keats, tracing his London training, Keats’s Italy exile, devotion and sacrifice, rise to Rome patronage, marriage, six children, later poverty, and daughter Mary painting Queen Victoria’s children.
The column quips about Soaper criticizing Japs in Normandy studies invasion methods. It notes pacific survivors drifting toward Tokyo with hopes. Itquestions Einstein’s thinkers union and the card holder’s overtime for second thoughts. It mocks Dewey delaying acceptance and improvisation touches.
A radio politics quip notes you can skip speeches. A Chicago socialite advocates trousers as convenience and men agree. A report links the Victory Garden craze to tomato tending and tied scores. A suggestion claims Marshal Rommel should quit front command for health reasons and retire with his army.
The Women's Advisory Committee of the War Manpower Commission suggests quizzing households on war service by maids to encourage sharing maids with war workers. The plan envisions priority for women in war work and raises questions about domestic labor during wartime.
The writer returns to Bluefield from the east and notes relief in the mountains. In New York he recalls Broadway shows, clubs, and AP figures like Judson Bailey and Larry Allen, praising editors, correspondents, and entertainers while cautioning about tall buildings and wartime tensions. He critiques theatres, nightlife, and eateries, and ends with a humorous tip to beware leaning skyscrapers.
The author tours Jackson and Perkins rose gardens in Newark as war reshapes rose production and industry. Rose varieties bred from European stock reach market while 1500 of 2500 acres are devoted to food crops. Charles Perkins guides the tour and notes the shift of rose dominance to the United States due to wartime disruption.
The narrator notes France fascinates Americans once they accept that locals may not speak perfect French.
H L Moore won the sachem post of Calumet tribe No 58 S O R M lodge here. John Hall of Charleston is visiting in the city. About 12000 dollars in cash and stamps were stolen from the Thomas post office.
Attorney John Kee was invited to deliver the memorial address at the Grafton lodge while Mrs. H. Lavender of Roanoke visited her son M. G. Lavender. D. P. Wood Tiett prepared for a business trip to New York.
Mrs. Edna Perkins of Princeton was employed by the state farm bureau to do educational work in state 4-H camps. One hour parking limits were set for Princeton avenue Mercer street to Stewart street and on Federal street from Princeton avenue to Scott street. The city board of directors decided that all members of the city police department work on the ten hour a day basis.
Camp Roland in the southern West Virginia area council of Boy Scouts of America will open July 8. T. O'J. Wilson, president of the southern West Virginia real estate board, left to attend a national board meeting in Minneapolis. Thieves burglarized M. O. Warner's store in Richlands, Virginia, stealing goods valued at $400.
Reports from Europe and the Pacific show progress with Allied advances on Cherbourg and in Italy, a Russian push near Vitebsk, and Allied air and naval gains against Japan. Churchill signals a hopeful summer, while China fights on with limited support as Japan seeks to split and isolate Chinese forces.
E. E. Shelton, 23, of Bartley, was held in the city jail after a collision at about 10 30 on Stadium drive in which his car struck a parked truck owned by Charlie Brooks. Passenger Frank Shoulter, Ingleside road Princeton, suffered arm lacerations and was treated and dismissed at St Luke s hospital. No formal charge had yet been placed.
Three soldiers charged with being AWOL from their army stations were arrested by military police officers from Charleston on Friday night. The men named are Amos Baltizer Basil Fortner and V W Sykora. They were held in the city Friday night and left yesterday morning for Charleston.
Jimmy's Restaurant in Bluefield offers fried soft shell crabs on toast. Fresh live crabs are prepared for diners, showcasing the restaurant's specialty during serving hours.
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