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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1925
Page
11
Rough grading on the Jackson school grounds finished yesterday with finishing work expected this week. A new road from Gate City road via Scott street circles the building, replacing the old hill road and directing all automobile traffic to the new route. The site will gain easier access and enhanced appeal with future grass and shrubbery.
Greeneville Tennessee August hearings set for Sam Brotherton and his son Lee Brotherton on charges tied to the fatal wounding of 15 year old John B Carter during a watermelon patch incident. Ross Park, wounded, is also linked. the suspects are held on $6,000 bonds each.
In Spitzbergen Longyear City a rare stork visit coincides with the christening of Baby Sigurd, firstborn son of a mining engineer for the Great Norwegian Coal Company. The tiny wooden Lutheran church was packed with about 40 women in Sunday best. The infant objected to the ceremony, while celebrations at home lasted into the early hours with tobacco and improvised jazz. His mother declared he will be a regular Norwegian.
Shipping freights are in a bad way with rates below pre war levels. Large liner companies cut rates to absorb cargoes for tramp steamers, but this policy proves insufficient to fill liners with profitable cargo. Several firms have curtailed sailing programs and laid up ships while many cargo steamers return home in ballast rather than take offered rates.
Dale Street Mission led by Rev A J Kenney invites the public to Sunday school at 2 30 p m with Hullett as superintendent and Smith as secretary treasurer St Pauls Episcopal at 670 Watauga Street hosts Sunday school at 10 a m with C N as superintendent Church services every Sunday at 11 a m in morning session
Holy Trinity Lutheran at 640 Broad Street lists Sunday school at 10 a m led by E P Lewhard with M L Silox as assistant. Morning Worship at 11 a m and Vespers at 7 30 p m under Pastor J A Huffard D D.
Broad Street M E South led by Pastor M A Stevenson with sermons at 11 a m and 7 36 p m Sunday School at 9 45 and men’s Bible class at 10 a m Epworth League gathering at 7 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday with school events listed
Barton’s Chapel holds Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by Rev. A Barton with John Williams as secretary. Prayer meeting is Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Regular church meeting on the fourth Saturday night and Sunday. You are welcome.
Pastor E. O. Woodyard leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J H McCullough as superintendent Morning worship at 11 o clock Junior League at 7 p m and preaching at 8 o clock All are welcome to attend.
Morning services and communion at 11? oclock with preaching by the minister. Bible school classes meet at 10 oclock, J. M. Morton superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 6:30, Clifton Hamlett leader. Evening service at 7:30 with preaching by the minister. Friends are invited to attend.
First Presbyterian announces pastor Thomas P Johnston. Bible school at 9 45. Morning service at 11. Evening service at 7 36. Junior intermediate and senior Christian Endeavor at 6 30. All young people invited. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Cordial welcome to attend all church services.
First Baptist Sunday school at 9 45 supervised by G C Coldron and G D Pitts as state superintendent B Y P U at 630 pm baptismal service at night prayer meeting Wednesday 730 pm Dr T C Crume to lead in a revival series highlighting a leading Southern Baptist preacher a cordial invitation to the public
A. M. E. Zion Church Col. announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 1 p m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m services at 8 p m Stella Cartwright secretary J D Prayer service Wednesday Simpson superintendent
The M. E. Church colored announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Bradie Horton as superintendent. Morning preaching at 11 a m followed by Epworth League at 7 p m with Mrs J R Nucker as president and an 8 p m preaching service.
The Presbyterian Colored congregation led by Pastor J F Whitley holds services at Oklahoma Grove with Sabbath school at 11 a m, Christian Endeavor at 3 p m led by Miss Louise Tipton, and preaching again at 8 p m.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o clock gospel singing by the choir at services all times are welcome Inclusively colored church notice centered on worship schedule and open invitation
A new apple variety found in William Wood's orchard near Mullica Hill attracts wide attention. A western firm reportedly paid 6000 dollars for a single branch to use in transplanting and grafting operations. Fruit experts nationwide plan to visit Hammonton on Monday to study the tree and fruit, which allegedly can be grown in at least 20 states.
Bucharest reports a noticeable rise in the cost of living over the previous year. The Argus notes food prices up about 18 points, soap firewood and paper around 31 points, with overall 1925 averages about 46 percent higher than a year ago.
Dr. K Sugimoto a rice expert at Tokyo Nutrition Laboratory and Rockefeller Foundation scholar plans to teach Americans how to eat rice. He has studied rice nutritive value for five years and conducted experiments on thirty people during his abroad mission.
August 29 reports show weather shifts disrupt daily routines and flood the Los Angeles street railway lost and found. Alfred T. Clothier notes 1,800 umbrellas abandoned on one day. In six months of 1925 the department logged 13,371 miscellaneous items and found money totaling $3,883.57, with $1,282.18 returned to owners.
Sir Samuel Hoare disclosed in a written reply that British airship costs have skyrocketed during peacetime. R33 required 140000 for reconditioning and 5000 for a gas charge, with R33 spending 965 to move to Pulham after a North Sea voyage. Total outlays include 1750000 for R33 and R36 each, 375000 on R35, 1625000 on R37, and about 2500000 for R38, some charged to the United States, with R38 at 70 hours total.
In Williamsport Pennsylvania Mayor Hugh Gilmore presiding in polices court used a seven person jury of court participants to vote on a defendant charged with intoxication. All seven voted for release and the case was dismissed.
The article reports an unprecedented drouth across Tennessee, with West Tennessee faring best and Middle and East Tennessee worst. USDA warns the crop situation remains serious unless relief comes soon. Dr. W. B. Lincoln cites low water, scarce pasture, and hay shortages risking next winter forage, while livestock are being dumped on markets due to water and forage shortages.
The report notes a broad struggle across the state excluding the far west. Observers deem the situation grave amid the prolonged stalemate but hold cautious optimism that a breakthrough may arrive soon.
R H McClanahan mine foreman died in Dante hospital from injuries after a slate fall at the Trammell mine. About 6000 pounds of slate struck him Friday around 10 pm. Mine operations paused for the day. he leaves a wife and relatives. His brother James was killed in a similar accident months ago.
Jacob Guenzier a 100 year old watchmaker from Sehure Switzerland died recently. He survived tuberculosis in youth after personal study of medical books. He devised a diet and living regimen and continued working at his trade until a few years ago.
Belfast reports the Cedric liner arrival from Liverpool carrying 86 year old John Neill of Glasgow. He left Scotland for the United States in 1863, fought in the Civil War, and on returning to his homeland found it unfamiliar. He plans to return to Honolulu to spend his final days.
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