Society Notes and Casual Events from Kingsport
Local column covers social activities in Kingsport Tennessee including sewing and bridge club at the Country Club hosted by Mrs. W. R. Jenings and Mrs. F. Z. Kelley, a bacon bat gathering at Holston Springs with young attendees, lawn party hosted by Miss Irene Roller, and multiple engagements and weddings with dates and venues in Kingsport and Bristol areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
W. R. Jenings
Kelley
Irene
Edith Roller
Pearl
Emma Cain
Edith F
Ruffles and Pearls Trim a Simple Dance Frock
A Mme Lisbeth design showcases a sleeveless plain bodice and hip finish, with a tasseled pearl tie and a skirt of pearl-edged ruffles. The georgette fabric emphasizes simplicity amid decoration, suitable for a debutante look with toned elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Lisbeth
Ape
Georgette
Local visitors and residents travel through Johnson City area
A stream of visitors and locals are noted in Johnson City and nearby towns. Names include Charles Wylie, Norah Harrison, Luke McAmis, J D Larture, Pearle Turner, J C Wassemar, James Moore family, W R Mitchell, Daisy Smith, Jane Larkins, Felicia Russell, A J Dean, P Turner, Hubert Riggs, L H Riggs, A C Bernard, M W Doggett, Dee Jones, James Schatter, J P Fish, Liz Simpson, Annie Breeding, John Howard, Juanita Shipp, H C Shankle, Derrill and Dorothy Lee Shankle, Mary Stuart Harhart, and others visiting or traveling between Johnson City, Bristol, Tazewell, Kentucky, Washington DC, and nearby locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Breeding
John Howard
Juanita Shipp
Gale City Pike
H. C. Shankle
Derrill
Dorothy Lee
Janie Moore
TH. E. Cole
Rocky Point
Notable Test Girl Barbara Manners Declines Film Roles
Barbara Manners, first national test girl, rejects two acting offers while remaining the most photographed girl in films who has never appeared on stage. Ed win Carewe and June Mathis reportedly offered parts, yet she keeps her silent screen status and celebrity as a non-actress. Star Dust James Cruze, Betty Compson, and others are noted in idle Hollywood chatter as the industry moves between tests and casting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inna
Barbara Manners
First National
Stirl
Barbara
Edwin Carewe
June Mathis
Miss Manners
Lenelthy
James Cruze
Betty Compson
Claire Windsor
Cawker City
Kaw
California
Conway Tearle
London
Rex Ingram
New Haven
Yale
Tom Mix
Earthworms Reported Singing In German Rivalry
In Freiberg Germany August 7 a German teacher Professor Mangold claims earth worms under glass sang soprano pitches during experiments. He asserts the sounds came from the worms and may threaten rival prima donna sopranos in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freiberg
Germany
Tetrazzinis
Gianninis
Anna Cases
Barbara Kemps
Mangold
Mangald
Savant
Tokyo Poor Children Lacked Adequate Nutrition in 1923 Aftermath
AP reports from Tokyo on July 10 that over 60 percent of children under seven in slum areas remain unhealthy due to malnutrition and disease. The Child Welfare Section warns conditions could worsen in temporary housing as relief aid waned and unemployment rose for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokyo
Kimatsu Okamaki
Aftermath of Fire Devastates Suburbs and Affects Children
The report notes that fires and destruction in Honjo and Fukagawa have stripped incomes from poorer families and left children exposed to dust as green growth and safe ground vanish. The narration describes the ash covered suburbs and ongoing health risks for youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honjo
Fukagawa
Tokyo newspaper prints Braille edition for the blind
The Tokyo daily issued in Braille claims to be Japan’s first such publication for the blind. It runs four printed pages on two sheets, financed by a wealthy Japanese philanthropist, with Hirohasi as editor. Police censorship concerns arise as authorities question how to apply limits to the new paper.
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Tokyo
Japan
Newa
Philanthr Ip
Tor ‘Is & Hirohasi
Poli¢E
Fami
Darrow Avoids Definite Debate With Dr Straton
Chicago Aug 7 Clarence Darrow refused to commit to debating Rev Dr John Roach Straton. He suggested the American Association for the Advancement of Science supply a debater, saying he is not an evolution expert though he believes in it. He urged a liberal minister to represent liberalism if a debate on evolution occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Roach Straton
Clarence Darrow
Straton
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Barrow
Traton
Ain
Governor plans quick actions on appointments of chancellor and geologist
The governor indicated he would soon appoint a successor to the late Chancellor Israel Peres of the tenth division in Memphis and approve a state geologist to replace Wilbur A. Nelson, who resigns Sept 3 to join the University of Virginia. Deputy Hunt and Miss Virginia Cox handled office duties in Peay's absence, as the Wir Memorial Building nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theles
Israel Peres
Memphis
Wilbur A. Nelson
Virginia
University of Virginia
Peay
Jeff D
Hunt
Virginia Cox
Purification prompts health through Calotabs course
Physicians tout Calotabs as nature's system purifier and a cure for chronic ailments. Purify the body with a thorough Calotabs course, priced 35 cents for a family package with full directions or 10 cents for a trial package at any drug store.
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Nature
Reelfoot Lake Work Seeks Federal Review for Reclamation
The Reelfoot Lake Commission, with Governor Peay, seeks a U S Bureau of Fisheries expert to assess annexation options for Tennessee to reclaim and preserve the lake and its wildlife. T. W. Doty of Ashland City chairs the panel, which recently conducted a preliminary lake survey. The panel was authorized to acquire land to the high watermark and, if needed, use condemnation to secure properties. The Rockwood mine disaster results are also reported, with $33 172 in insurance to 24 dependents, funded by Roan Iron Company under self insured terms. Eight bodies were sealed in the mine entry. the disaster is labeled Tennessee’s worst in recent years. Topographic mapping in Gainsboro for the Upper Cumberland region proceeds, aiding reservoir planning and oil structure studies with joint state and federal engineers.
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Associated Prem Nashville
Tenn
Reelfoot Lake Commission
Peay
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Tennessee
T. W. Doty
Ashland City
Capitol
Rockwood Iron Company
Rockwood
Harry L. N
Department of Labor
Roan Iron Company
Roy Limburg
Sam Daughty
Wd. Snow
State Geological Survey
United States Survey
Gainsboro
Cumberland
Jackson County
Wilbur A. Nelson
Cumberland River
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Maine
Dressetor
Tines Society
Pirates
Elizabeth Coatsworth
Parsons Gallows-Tree
Nnis
Mer
Holston Springs
Mary , Martin
Clara Allen
Lena Randon
Jane Larkins
Messrs
Olin
Flora
Cedric “Roach
Ded
Ketron
Earley
S. G. Ketron
Helen
Paul Earley
Kingsport
W. E. Earley
Sevier Street
Rev. Joiner
Ity
Dickson-Wood
D. H. Wood
Broad Street
Martha Belen
C. Alvin Dickson
C. L. Dickson
A. Preston Gray
Shreveport
Martha Helen
Charles Alvin Dickson
Bristol
Bristol Herald Courier
GM Theatre
Riders OF the Purple Sage
Lane Grey
Tony
Fox
Fox News
Strand Theatre
Mary Roberts Rhineart
Virgina Valley
Percy Marmont
Telephone Girls
PATHE
Maurice Tournui
Owen Moore
Bessie Lave
Charles Wylie
Johnson City
Norah Harrison
Luke McAmis
Tazewell
Mr. J. D. Larture
Miss Pearle Turner
Kentucky
J. C. Wassemar
Nashville
James Moore
W. R. Mitchell
Greeneville
Daisy Smith
Washington,d. C
Felicia Russell
Johnson
City
A. J. Dean
Washington, D. C
P.turner
Pikeville, Ky
Hubert Riggs
L. H. Riggs
My. A. C. Bernard
New York
D. C. Penney
M. W. Doggett
Dee Jones
Riverview Hospital
James Schatter
P. Fish
Liz Simpson
Edgewood Village
J. Fred Johnson
Pulaski, Va
Robert King
Presbyterian Church
Thane
Mises
H. S. Harhart
Mary Stuart
Hanover
C. 5
Hamm
Oak Street
Movieland
Lois Wilson
Ireland
Thomas Meighan
Richard Barthelmess
Dicky
Mae Murray
Basil: Rathbone
Asenciated Press
J. Fred Johnson & Company, Inc
J.M. Hamlett
Woody Brothers
Sullivan Street
T. J. Peirce
Peirce Drug Store
Helo
Evolution
Lieves
West View Park
John GB. Nall
T. A. Bailey Jeweler and
C. G. Frye Bynemetrist
J.frank Nelson Undertaking Company
Market Street
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