Chicanery on Arterial Highways Sparks County Debate
A Rogersville meeting of Grainger Hawkins and Sullivan county business leaders probes designation of Arterial Highways for the Lee Highway. They warn lack of surfacing and frequent speeding arrests hurt tourism and local revenue, urging faster road improvements and fair treatment in future highway planning.
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United States
Rogersville
Grainger
Hawkins
Sullivan
Lee
Grainger County
Lee Highway
Hawkins County
Sullivan County
The Cruel Rodeo Draws Fire in Chicago
In Chicago a recent rodeo faced condemnation for cruelty as public opinion opposed the dehumanizing display of cowboys forcing animals to break horns and legs. Critics compare it unfavorably to Buffalo Bill shows and other entertainments, arguing rodeos require no consent from animals.
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Chicago
Asheville
N. C
Bryan University Eyed to Keep Front Page Splash
The Rockwood Times notes Dayton defies a Scopes era ending fear as proposals for Bryan University promise ongoing news value and public interest. Aimed at securing prominent coverage, the venture signals lasting attention for the city’s educational landscape.
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Dayton
Scopes
Bryan University
Rockwood Times
Coal in Plenty Asserted
A Bristol Herald Courier editorial argues there is no immediate coal shortage and rivers and sea tideways can unlock vast energy. It asserts tidal power could cut domestic coal use and provide home warmth, noting exhaustion is possible but not imminent.
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Bristol Herald Courier
Roads Frighten Tourists in North Carolina Stopover
North Carolina serves as a midway stop for Florida travelers and the expanding tourist trade raises safety concerns as road conditions and travel demands threaten a smooth journey. Local officials note improvements and warn drivers to prepare for busy routes.
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North Carolina
Florida
Tennessee Roads Miss Golden Opportunity, Greeneville View
The Greeneville Democrat Sun laments Tennessee’s poor highways, arguing good roads are essential for tourists and a continental tour. It notes investments in North Carolina towns outpace Tennessee, urging improved infrastructure to attract travelers and commerce.
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Tennessee
North Carolina
Greeneville
Democrat-Sun
Quotes and quips from press across the nation
A compilation of humorous lines and aphorisms from multiple papers includes reflections on Ford offers, steering wheel nuts, fundamentalist schooling, extraterritorial hotel issues, evolving legal thought, literary street lambs, the two dollar bill, telephone dominance, and Chicago’s crime era.
Pro Independence Debate Sparks Mock Trap of Filipinos
A New York Evening Post remark notes that Filipinos seek independence from the United States while outsiders joke about regaining independence from Filipinos, reflecting charged opin ions about colonial governance and self rule.
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New York Evening Post
Philippines
United States
Local events and visits in Kingsport area
Rainy spell continues as residents share visits and recoveries. Mrs. S C Clamon and children visited Mrs J F Jayne. Mrs Maggie Perry returned home after a stay with her brother near Church Hill. Mrs J W Chittum improves after illness. Rev Grace preached Sunday night.
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S. C. Clamon
J. F. Jayne
Maggie Perry
Church Hill
Ross Bushong
North Carolina
Jayne
J. W. Chittum
Belle Wilcox
Near Gate City
Rev
Grace
Viva Thompson
Harbors Chapel Picnic and Local Visits Report
Several residents attended the Indian Springs picnic on Saturday. N. W. Cox J. M. Moody and son W E visited relatives in Johnson City on Sunday. A. Dickson Hassie Moody and Carmel Leedy motored to Sulphur Springs camp meeting. A P Gray leaves for Alabama after a month with local relatives. Mrs W M Thomas and Grace visited her parents Monday.
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Indian Springs
N. W. Cox
J. M. Moody
W. E
Johnson City
A. Dickson
Hassie Moody
Carmel Leedy
Sulphur Springs
A. P. Gray
Alabama
W. M. Thomas
Grace
Moody family social visits noted in Dickson region
Mrs N W Cox and Miss Ocie Moody shopped at P L Moody's store on Tuesday. Orgie Cox called on his brother N W Cox on Wednesday. Misses Ocie and Myrtle Moody with Mrs J F Turner and daughter Gertrude visited Mrs W E Moody Monday. Dry hot weather described. Miss Sarah Gray stopped by Moody home Tuesday.
Musical Program and Lecture in Bloomingdale Hall
Rev J H Watkins and his son Clyde from Knoxville will present a program and lecture in the I O O F Hall next Tuesday Sept 1. Proceeds support painting Epworth church. Also notes Mrs J C Clark visited Kingsport for dental work by Dr Hutchins and local residents James Cox family visited Mrs M Harkleroad. The female quartet from Bloomingdale attended the I O O F picnic at Indian Songs and performed on stage.
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J. H. Watkins
Clyde
Knoxville
I. O. O. F. Hall
Epworth Church
J. C. Clark
Kingsport
Hutchins
Jas. Cox
Booster Club Arrives in Big Stone Gap for Evening Program
The Roanoke Booster Club arrived by special train with four pullman cars and a baggage car on Wednesday evening. They were greeted at Southern Station by Kiwanis members and escorted to the club house for dinner, then proceeded to Pleasure Island where speakers addressed the crowd and the Booster band and Glee Club performed.
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Roanoke
Gap
Southern Station
Kiwanis Club
Pleasure Island
Booster Band
Glee Club
Gerldine Guthrine
Blacksburg
Bascom Mason
Tom Kidd
Holiness Church
Jerry Donaldson
Miss Hades Clasby
Blountville
Emma
Margaret Goode
Kingsport
Charlie Orender
Appalachia
Edgar Fletcher
Ben Cole
Dela
Hattie Cole
Aline Booker
Bulls Gap
Amos Joyner
Tenn
Oregon
Orlin Buchanan
Tom Hensley
Inman
Alvona Akens
Cartin Ky
T. J. Hartford
Wise
Noami Goff
New Port News
Edna Rhodes
Carl Fleenor
Jack
Eccles
W. Va
Exter
Moural Wells
Goode
C. P. Mason
Audrey
Norton
Granville Fletcher
Fordtown Roots 2 Hosts Picnic Attendants
Community notes a healthy town mood as residents attend the Indian Springs picnic on Saturday. Barbara Milhorn Mary Lou Coffman Lottie Coffman and James Coffman traveled to Kingsport, while Mr and Mrs J M Roller hosted Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Sant Slaughter of Missouri and Mr and Mrs J L Slaughter.
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Indian Springs
Barbara Milhorn
Mary Lou
Lottie Coffman
James Coffman
Kingsport
J. M. Roller
Sant Slaughter
Missouri
J. L. Salughter
Social News From Nearby Communities
Mrs D C Slaughter and daughter Virginia and Mr and Mrs Rex Whaley and daughter Jane visit. Mrs Henry Norris made a business trip to Fordtown. Mrs Lena Jackson and Miss Nannie Jackson visit Hazel Roller. Several locals host and visit. revival planned at Beulah September 14. School opens at High Point under Prof W E Thurman and Miss Grace Owens. Lucian Horton ill in Kingsport.
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D. C. Slaughter
Virginia
Rex Whaley
Jane
Henry Norris
Fordtown
Lena Jackson
Nannie Jackson
Hazel Roller
Sam Slaughter
Missouri
Alice Gray
JM. Roller
Hazel
L. D. Hamilton
J. M. Whitaker
Beulah
A. A. Kidd
D. P. Coffman
J. M. Roller and
Virgal
Kingsport
High Point
W. E. Thurman
Grace Owens
W. G. Walsh
Campbells School Progress Under Mrs Thurman
The School at Campbells shows steady progress under the management of Mrs J L Thurman. Mrs Anna Price, Mrs Gale Gross and son James were all day guests of Mr and Mrs W H Edmonds on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs M S Ledbetter and two children returned to Maryland after a week with Mrs Ledbetter's parents, Mr and Mrs W E Thurman. Mrs J L Campbell of Surgoinsville spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs W G Wales. Mrs H A Shanks who has been
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Campbells
J. L. Thurman
Anna Price
Gale Gross
James
W. H. Edmonds
M. S. Ledbetter
Surgoinsville
W. G. Wales
H. A. Shanks
Purification Aids Health Through Calotabs Invite
Physicians affirm Purification as Nature’s health base. Rid chronic ailments by a thorough Calotabs course, once or twice weekly for several weeks. Calotabs priced 35 cents per family package with directions. trial 10 cents at any drug store.
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Morocco
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Jacksonville
Florida Times- Union
Harbors Chapel
Bloomingdale
Big Stone Gap
Fordtown Roots
Mrs. Fudge
Lucian Horton
Rogersville R
J. Fred Johnson
J. M. Hamlett
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