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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1925
Page
8
A note asks to write a postal card with visiting or travel details for friends or social news. Include the message, sender’s name and address or telephone, and sign off.
Society items should be delivered to The Times Society Editor between 8 30 and 12 A M and 2 30 to 5 P M daily except Sunday. Phone 136 for submission.
Mrs S K Lindsey and Mrs I N Hultman hosted a sewing and bridge session with five tables and seven sewers. Mrs Spencer Leonard won high bridge score and Mrs E C Cross received the sewing prize. Refreshments followed. Kingsport Cotillion to hold a dance at Hotel Borden on Thursday August 22 from nine to one with Amra Grotto Orchestra of Knoxville. Club members and out of town guests only. Dance committees named with arrangements and house chairs listed.
Mr W B Lay Jr of Coeburn Va spent yesterday in the city. J H Carriger of Elizabeth Town is ill at Riverside Hospital. William S Waddell visited friends in Blountville yesterday. A S Bascon of Fordtown was a city visitor. S E Bonsack spent the weekend with relatives in Johnson City. Mattie J Crum visiting relatives in Wytheville this week. Hugh Massengill guest of his parents in Blountville yesterday. Al Taylor of Johnson City guest of Paul Warrick today. Nelson Birdwell and Garby Hayes motored to Sulphur Springs yesterday. Ada Fain and Mayme Ketron weekend with relatives in Bloomingdale.
Fashion notes describe a green crepe dress with side front panels and beaded elbow motifs. The piece features pin tucks above the hem, belt hints from buttoned edges, full sleeves with streamer bows, and a beaded neck trim complemented by green and white choker beads.
Local notices list residents and relatives visiting Morristown, Jonesboro, Johnson City, Bluefield, Rogersville, Wytheville, Whitesburg, Gate City, Fall River, Bristol and Sulphur Springs. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simpson, Miss Mary Sue Hilbert, Mrs. James Perry, Miss Pauline Grey, Mr. Roy Pyle, Miss Lydia Harrison, Mr. Olin Flora, Mr. P. H. Seaver, Mr. Luke McAmis, Mr. Bertram H. Borden, Dr. C. W. Fritts, and Mr. Casper.
In Camp on August 24 seven men tied to the Sir Lee Stack murder were executed by hanging. All faced death with apparent composure, save one who showed a different response.
Edgville Kentucky report that Lillian Walters was acquitted of second degree murder in the killings of three prison guards during a break led by her husband Monte Tex Walters. The jury delivered its verdict on Sunday.
Nine thoroughbred yearlings were cremated when two stables burned at Churchill Downs last night. The Harned Brothers and W. R. Collins suffered the principal losses in a fire of undetermined origin with a total loss of 42000 dollars.
Wil lam Steen, a Wilmington farmer, rushed to protect Miss Celia Sallon from a attacking wolf during a hunt to stop wolves plundering poultry. The cub, mistaken for a dog, drew the mother wolf who lunged. Steen struck with a club and forced the retreat. The wolf escaped without a gun present.
Classifieds in The Times connect sellers with buyers seeking bargains across diverse goods. Listings span household items, furniture, appliances, and personal services, with contact details and pricing where available.
Riding trip details for Alpine meeting August 8 to 10 from Banff and Lake Louise. Guides and horses wait at Marble Canyon for a three day excursion with specified camps and provisions.
A severe hailstorm on the Galatz region and along the Sereth River caused heavy property damage and crop destruction across Bessarabia Dobrudja Tulcea and Kustendje. A Clifton Park high school pageant featuring 48 occupations showcased vocational guidance efforts and related scenes on education health industry art home and patriotism.
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