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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
12
A reflective poem portrays a man who fears water yet swims to face fear. The cold pool awakens as he enters, leaving him wounded after a perilous dive. The narrative uses stark imagery of claws and savagery in water and a creed to confront what one fears.
Locally Miss John Howard of Bloomingdale is visiting in this city today. J Frank Nelson spent yesterday in Concord Tennessee. Miss Louise Price of Church Hill visited friends here yesterday. Ernest Bagley of Appalachia Virginia has accepted a position here. Albert Henderson of near Gate City was a visitor yesterday. Jess Masengill of Galbraith Springs spent the day here. J R Pectol and Mrs. Beaty are spending the day in Johnson City. Hugh McKinney of Appalachia visits his brother Ed. Lynn Fuller spends week with the Davises in Rogersville. Mr. and Mrs. Van Trease moved to Sullivan street. Masengill, Downey, and Sproles spent last night at Galbraith Springs. Virginia Margraves of Rogersville visits her sister in the Fifities. Mrs. W J Heister travels to Columbus and Ohio cities. Reginald Fuller of Appalachia is mentioned.
Mrs Laura Overby reports the death of her sister Mrs J B Lady of Los Angeles Calif at age 69 She was born near Fall Branch to Mr and Mrs G M Murrell a devout Christian and longtime church worker Married to John Lady in 1885 the couple lived in Los Angeles since 1901 Survived by husband three children Trula Sewell Ruth Lady and Clyde Lady all of California or nearby areas
Irma Marie Nelson, daughter of J Frank Nelson, who had been at Riverview Hospital after her mother's death, was moved to Concord Tennessee yesterday to be cared for by Mrs A B MacFee. Doctors said the infant had not improved here due to poor nourishment and hoped she would gain strength there. Mrs MacFee and Mrs Nelson were close friends.
Mme Berthe of New York told an audience in Chicago that superfluous facial and neck hair ruins romance and challenges women in life and nerves. She warned that shaving causes stubble and electrolysis scars, praising Zip as a safe temporary solution to remove hair at the root.
Dr. O S Hauk Kingsport health officer reports very few typhoid cases this summer and says city water is germ free. Most infections occurred outside city limits in Highland Park East Highland Park Gibsontown and Nelson Town with only one death. Vaccination efforts are underway for those without city water access and charges may be waived for the poor.
Adda C Hall argues true happiness comes from using personal talents to help others and improve the world. Selfish living brings no real joy across professions from home making to banking, writing, and art. Those who dedicate gifts for the common good find fulfillment, while self-serving use denies life’s blessing.
A local Ku Klux Klan official said about 1,000 Klansmen from Upper East Tennessee counties plan to attend the national celebration in Washington on August 8. Many will charter cars and several expect to ride the special train leaving Bristol at 3:10 p.m. Friday, August 7, arriving in Washington at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
City schools announce the 1925-26 session begins Monday September 7 at 8 45 A M with emphasis on health. Parents urged to vaccinate children for smallpox within 30 days of opening. free typhoid vaccines available at three city clinics for those unable to pay. school nurse contact provided.
W D Bays has purchased W G Caton's interest in Caton's Barber Shop on Main street and becomes general manager. The shop name stays the same. Bays has barbered here six years and is noted as a prominent young local business figure. Caton's remains.
The barber shop will continue operating with no changes besides management. It will keep rendering its high class service to its large patronage.
Infant Rutie Kate Vicars, daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Vicars, residing on Johnston Street, died at her parents home last night about 11 30. The baby will be buried in Scott county Virginia tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
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