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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1925

Page

8

Social notes span sewing club to cotillion club dance

The Times Society column lists a sewing and bridge gathering at the Country Club hosted by Mrs. S. C. Minnich, a St Pauls picnic at Rotherwood grove, and a Kingsport Cotillion Club dance at the Borden Hotel with guests from Gate City, Bristol, Knoxville, Greeneville and Rogersville. Multiple locals and visitors attend events, with several residents traveling or visiting relatives.

Country Club S. C. Minnich Kingsport Cotillion Club Borden Hotel Arma*Grotto Orchestra Knoxville Tenn Gate City Bristol Greeneville Rogersville Charlie Gibson L. L. Duckett John Miller E. S. Lyons

Local Visitors and Appointments Noted in Bristol Area

Mr. Ray Barger was a business visitor in Bristol yesterday. Mr. Pat Hufford motored to Knox ville and spent the day yesterday. Miss Annie Mae Dishner of Indian is visiting relatives here for a week. Miss Gladys Asbury has accepted a position at the Frazee Variety Store. Mr. Reginald Downey motored to Piney Flats and visited with friends yesterday.

Ruth Janes Blountville J. B. Nall Rogersville Ray Barger Bristol Pat Hufford Knoxville Annie Mae Dishner Gladys Asbury Frazee Reginald Downey Piney Flats

Reasons for Numerous Present Day Divorces

The piece argues many marriages fail due to vanity and selfishness. It urges women to cultivate inner beauty and kindness, not just looks, to sustain love beyond the honeymoon and over years of marriage. It stresses selflessness over superficial vanity as key to lasting unions.

Reunion at Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Sunday

Big time expected at a full day reunion at the Presbyterian church in Old Kingsport on Sunday August 30. Noted ministers will address attendees and Rev Robert King of New York will preach in the morning. Charles G Ross will recount Rotherwood history in the afternoon. 50 ministers are anticipated with many others from Tennessee towns attending.

Presbyterian Church Robert King New York King Tennessee Charles G. Ross Knoxville Frederick A. Ross Rotherwood Old Kingsport Nashville Chattanooga Rev. King Mr. Ross E. L. Orr Robert L. Gammon E. J. Vance Johnson City E. H. Broyles Philadelphia H. S. Lyle H. C. Houston Washington College First Presbyterian Church

Ford Clinic Demonstrates New Shop Equipment in Bristol

R C Good D I Larkin H A Quillin and H L Sivert of the Tennessee Motor Co attended a Ford Motor Company sponsored Shop Equipment Clinic in Bristol Tennessee. Demonstrations covered Ford car servicing, battery and ignition overhauls, and use of upgraded tools to provide complete service. Tennessee Motor Co orders updated machinery to offer comprehensive Ford car repairs in the region.

R. C. Good D. I. Larkin H. A. Quillin H. L. Sivert Tennessee Motor Company Bristol Tenn Ford Motor Company Ford Ford Motor Tennessee Motor Co

Special Programs at Lutheran Church Begin Sunday Nights

Beginning Sunday night August 20 at 8 o clock the Holy Trinity Lutheran church will present an Educational and Missionary program titled Who Follows in Their Train with scriptural responses hymns readings and recitations by the choir and Sunday school members. A printed program from the United Lutheran Church in America Board of Education will be issued. The public is welcome.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Board of Education United Lutheran Church In America

Four Tires Stolen From Car in Rotherwood Garage

Miss Nannie Walters reported four Goodyear diamond tread tires stolen from her Ford coupe in a locked garage at her home in Rotherwood. A pick was pried into the rear, no tools missing, and no trace of the thieves found. The theft is part of a spate of nighttime thefts in the area.

Nannie Walters Rotherwood Goodyear Walters

Dr. Martin to Speak on The Acid Test at Morning Service

Dr. Sam P. Martin pastor of First Baptist will discuss The Acid Test at the morning worship. In the evening he continues with The Shrewd Fool. T. Russ Hill, famed speaker, teaches Sunday school and delivers Six Cylinder Stewardship at 9:45.

Sam P. Martin First Baptist Church T. Russ Hill Reed and Highsmith Hill

Kingsport Band Fails to Perform Due to Absences

Kingsport residents missed the regular Thursday concert when the Kingsport Municipal Band could not perform at the Community Y due to three key members' automobile trouble on the way back from a distant trip. Director Charles C. Wylie resigned effective Sept 1 after several months of successful leadership, and Wylie plans were noted alongside a recent accident involving Mr. Linkus, who sustained arm injuries and was attended by local doctors before being released to home care. The incident occurred at the Y intersection on the road from Sullivan boulevard, with witnesses aiding the injured man as his Ford, barely a month old, was damaged and rendered nearly valueless by exhaust fire.

Kignsport Kingsport W. H. Scott Elizabethton Charles C. Wylie Wylie Knoxville West View Park Linkus Sullivan Boulevard

Man Narrowly Bails From Vehicle Fire

Ira Linkus of this city escaped death after a Ford touring car he rode alone swerved from Sullivan boulevard, rolled three times to end inverted, and caught fire. He fled before flames fully took hold.

Ira Linkus Sullivan Boulevard West Park Mr. Linkus

For Rent Warm Rooms With Steam Heat This Winter

Classified notice announces available living rooms for rent with steam heat. Prospective tenants are urged to consider these comfortable accommodations for the upcoming cold season.

Berlin Installs Free Uniformed Interpreters at Three Rail Terminals

Uniformed interpreters are stationed at Berlin's three main railroad terminals to assist travelers. They stand by at train arrivals and departures and provide services to the public at no charge.

Berlin

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Times Society Adda C. Hall St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Cotillion Club Ralph Castel Messrs A. G. Wexler G. W. Vassar, Jr Lydia Harrison Jonesboro Edward O’dell of Mrs. J. M. Morton Wanda Street Dee Jones Riverview Hospital Mary Hale Jefferson City Bill Pardue Sweetwater, Tenn Oscar King John Nall A. J. Booher Ann Booher Big Creek Mary Sams Roanoke Sarah Nickels Frances Nelms Harold Pyle Big Stone Gap, Va C. E. Smith R. L. Smith Emory, Va Pete Bitner Paul Kiser Fran Lovette Jestus Vann Greeneville, Tenn W. H. Hufford Watauga Street Mrs Ben Dobyns J. P. Moore J. P. Jr Huntsville Ala Anna Jacquelyn Gilmer Gainsville, Ala City Wm. Gilmer Ravine Street Strand Theatre Norma Pathe News William Desmond Ion Papa John B. Nall J. H. Watkins First National Bank T. H. Bailey Jeweler Kingsport Plumbing and Heating Co Sullivan St L. D. Fletcher Boone St Starr Victrolas Adda E.A. Hoge Office Broad Street Dobyns-Taylor Main St S.S.S Nature SSS Mer Ford Clinic Lutheran Church Nan Walters Dr. Martin Man Cape Palace of Sweets C. G. Frye Optometrist Kingsport Drug R. W. Pannell Bank of Kingsport Shelby Shoe Company Star Brand S. L. Showker
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