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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1918

Page

3

Local Correspondent Notes Social Roundup and Visitors

Gertrude McCorkle returns from Maryville visit. Hilda Evans and Elizabeth Brown in Bristol. Hendersonville visitors to Mrs Sup Carr on Holston Avenue. Andy McNeil and wife from Va travel. T B McNeil to Pinnla. Dean prominent Christian Scientist from Memphis in town. Mr and Mrs Montgomery Harris and children at Mands Ton. Anderson from Jonesboro. Eilen Senxubousghia ill at Watauga home. Mrs Wilson Darker improving. Mrs Ethel dohnaua leaving for Middle Pennetsee with Mrs Frank Short at Sprint Hill. AS AL Spencer in the East for Intern health work. Mrs Hugh White back from N.Y. with Miss Elizabeth Kaufman. Auto accident during trip, all escape unharmed. Dave Miller on furlough. Mrs M. Bisman in Bristol for Hulile Gani illness. Hon and Mrs Vines guests of Mrs AL DeVault. Gen Vines at patriotic program. Mrs Walter Haun and Misses Nita, Mary Martin at Peru Cottage. Walter and G O Biddle, Frank Miller family picnic at Elizabeth ton. Watson of Bristol visiting daughter Mrs Walker Martin. Austin Byrings day guests include Gen and Mrs Cox, Slack couple, Dem on Curtis, Mayor and Mrs Paw, Mrs Charlie Cox, Rob Devault, Alford Gilmer and Caryle Gilmer. Country Club tournament guests include Kirkpatrick, Shipley, and Mrs Hackett of Roxobville. Mr and Mrs Geo T Wor ford. Mr and Mrs B De Gump vacationing in Detroit. Allen J Haribat reports aeroplane motor work. salary doubled. Family headed to Fredonia. Newton Wilson at Pierce Arrow works. Loyal Tennessee boys support the war effort.

Anaka National Bank Moves To Expanded Home

BACK HOME The Anaka National Bank has returned to a remodeled and enlarged building in Summers, with a refilled interior and improved exterior. The fourth of July featured a flag raising at Pullile Square, where Hon Ben f H. Taylor delivered an erudite address introduced by Hon. Guy! Chase, in front of a large crowd who witnessed the Liberty Loan flag ceremony.

Anaka National Bank Interiir Pullile Ben F H. Taylor Guy Chase Eliy

Bought the Children a Cow at Charity Event

The House Committee of the Childs Rescue Association and many supporters sold rage and ice cream cones to raise funds for a cow for the Children Home. About $225 was cleared, sufficient to feed the cow through winter and reduce monthly home milk costs from 15 to 20 dollars. The association thanks all contributors to the successful day.

Childs Rescue Association Childrens

A-Shaped Coops Help Hens Fight Gapeworms in Chickens

Poultry expert describes A shaped coops as the best method to control gapeworms by confining mother hens while allowing chicks free range. He notes that hens scratch for worms, aiding chicks, but confinement helps prevent worm access to lungs and improves early control.

RN. Crane Poultry Specialis Division of Agricultural Extension University of Tennessee Knoxville

Piper Campbell Wedding in East Pack Avenue Church

Miss Mary Piper and Mr James Campbell Walt were wed Saturday at 1 PM in East Pack Avenue M church South Knoxville. Dr James A Burrow officiated as Frank Nelson played piano with Margaret Connors on violin. Named guests included Harry and Jo Piper, Frances Piper, Dora Ewing, and Frances Hodges.

Pack Avenue M Knoxville Mary Piper James Campbell Walt Frank Nelson Margaret Connors James A. Burrow Harry Jo Piper Dora Ewing Frances Piper Tiny Frances Hodges Harry Williams

Red Cross Notes Highlight Local Efforts and Activities

Red Cross notes describe Miss Mary Gildersleeve filling the position of Mrs L D Gump abroad with her husband, and the July Surgical Dressings allotment nearing completion. Mrs Verne Willard visited Kingsport promoting Red Cross, Mrs W B Johnson organized an auxiliary of 34 members at Austin Springs, and the group requests knitted socks for the boys.

Mary Gildersleeve L. D. Gump Mra W. B. Johnson Hed Cross Auxiliary Austin Springs

Patriotic Service Honors Local Boys in Service

Patriotic Exercise at Munsey Memorial Sunday School honors boys from the church serving in the United States. A monthly program includes May Dan Ellis as speaker, with a youth program and 65 service flag stars. Mrs. F I St John presides.

Munsey Memorial United States Dan Ellis Mra. F. I. St. John

Soldier Returns to Pittsburgh as Matchett Leaves Post

Captain Alexander Matchett departed Monday for his home in Pittsburgh after fifteen years as clerk of the Post Fund at Mountain Branch. He is praised for a long, faithful career and good record. The Mountain Branch Red Cross Fourth of July event raised 205 dollars with members noted as on duty and on extra duty.

Alexander Matchett Pitsburgh Gage Tain Mountain Branch The Red Cross Caine

Candidate notices and labor ad seek local offices and work

A 1918 notice bundle lists job seekers and political candidates in Washington County. Includes a wage listing for veneer layers at 30 cents per hour with weekly pay in Mobile Alabama, and several candidates for Justice of the Peace and Magistrate positions in the Ninth Civil District. Signatures include THOMAS EB MATSON W. C. PIERCE Q MILLER.

Jerome H. Sheip Tae Mobile Ala 9Th Civil District St. Clyll Washington County Thomas Eb, Matson Johnson City Pr. Q, Miller

YMCA Secretary Promotes Baseball Among Fort Officers

A YMCA secretary with the French army praises teaching song-officers to play baseball to instruct their men. He recalls the first game as exciting, noting an officer who ran to first base with the ball to avoid an out. The players are fascinated and play wherever possible.

Y.M.C. A

Boys Off for Camp July St

About 63 boys from the city and county will depart Monday for training camp as directed by the Washington County Local Board. They will travel by a special Southern train at 1 p.m. Monday.

Washngton County

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Mise Gertrude McCorkle Maryville Hilda Evans Elizabeth Brown Bristol John #, Boyd Hendersonville, N.C Sup Carr Holston) Avenue Andy McNeil T. B. McNeil Pinnla Mire Dean Promining Chitatian Memphis Dean Mrs. Montgomery Harris Mands Ton Flowery Anderson Jonesboro Eilen Senxubousghia Watauga Mrs. Wilson Ethel Dohnaua Mart Houstin Prmk Mia AL Spencer Hugh White Ale 1Riszabeth Kaufman Dave Miller Mra. M. Bisman Mise Hulile Gani Vines DeVault Gen Walter Haun Nita Mary Martin Peru Yurka Sprims Walter Miller Biddle Prante Miller Elizabeth] Ton Mra, Watson Mrs. Walker Martin Wee Austin Byrings Mya Cox Slack Remine Kate Rewine Demon Curtis Paw Charlie Cox Rob Alford Gilmer Misa Caryle Gilmer Mrr Kirkpatrick Waller Shipley Ate Albert Bhiplay Jonesboro, Ore Mrs. Hackett Roxbreville Kiest Mra. Geo T. Worfard Tre Mr Mra. B. de Gump Detroit Allen J. Haribat Curties Ax Finnt Sam Fredonia Piper-Campbell Red ARNIT G. H.L Wer Maver Rome Iwantu Comfort Justice of the Peace East Tennessee State Normal School W. C. Pierce Oscar M. Fall Hart Building Gardner Armbrunt-Smith Thedford’s W. F._Pickle Rising Fawn Thedford Bristol Telephone Co H. M. Smith Company Buffalo Johnson City Coal, Ice & Creamery Co DE Laval Hall Props Toledo C. J. Chen Au Deu Bertie Arma Carriaing Mama Percival Sylvestaire Oscar Clubs Phoebus Victoire Oapheus O3eqg Ites Cartoon Co., Inc eEyEuyTx Eeee
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