Tobacco Growers Join Burley Co-Operative Association
A steady stream of tobacco growers joins the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association at the Kingsport market. Since opening, about 100 growers have delivered tobacco and 60 contracts have been signed, with high prices noted by the state grader after inspecting more than 20 warehouses.
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Kingsport
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association
Greene County
Burley Tobacco Growers Association
Tobacco Warehouse Closes for Holidays Until December 31
The tobacco warehouse will close from this afternoon until Monday December 31 announced by local manager J B Miller. Tobacco receipts continue until closing time tonight with bids weaker, and the market’s banner day failed. Receipts since December 12 average over 7000 pounds daily, with 56660 pounds through yesterday.
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J.B. Miller
Sases
Kiwanis Club Forming in Kingsport With Fifty Signatures
Kingsport prepares to form a Kiwanis Club as over sixty prominent local businessmen and professionals sign the charter application. Names include W. Tipton, W. Reed, A. Brockman, N. Lewis, M. Stevenson, J. Mallory, R. Worley, J. Cross, and many others awaiting final charter approval and initial meeting dates.
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Kingsport
W. Tipton
W. H. Reed
W. H. Reed, Surgeon; 8. L. Smith, Dentist; A. D. Brockman, Banker; N. E. Lewis
M. A. Stevenson
S. H. Anderson
W. W. Hufford
J. C. Mallory
James
R. Worley
R. A. Milam
John Bain
R. Thomas Beaty
B.H. Baylor
F. L. Holt
H. R. Lady
G. C. McNaughton
C. S. Hamm
Co. S. Brooks
J. M. Cross
Sevier Roller
Glen Bruce
Blaine Milburn
Guy D. Pitts
E. B. Harris
Wiley Eaton
3. K. Lindsey
S. W. Sharrett
W. A. Allen
John Bowman
JE. Cope
W. ©. Lord
L. L. Duckett
Kiwami
Kiwanis Club Forms In City To Boost Civic Efforts
During Christmas holidays a new Kiwanis civic organization forms, echoing Rotary aims. Unlike Rotary which limits one member per business class, Kiwanis may admit two from a firm. Business and professional leaders show unusual interest in establishing the group.
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Kingsport
Kiwanis Club
Rotary
Kiwanis
New Civic Club
State's Exact Center of Population Located
The census places Tennessee's exact population center at 35°48′53″ N, 86°38′21″ W. The point lies about 8.4 miles southwest by south of Murfreesboro in Rutherford County. From 1910 to 1920 the center shifted 1.7 miles, heading 0.4 miles south and 1.7 miles east.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tennessee
Census Bureau
Murferesboro
Rutherford County
Pitts Elected City Alderman At Board Meeting
Guy D. Pitts long time Clinchfield Portland Cement purchasing agent and prominent local businessman was elected city alderman by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at the regular meeting at City Hall. Pitts filled the vacancy caused by the death of Mayor J. W. Dobyns, with J. W. Harrison continuing as mayor. Pitts was chosen unanimously on the first ballot as Democrats hold two seats and Republicans three. The board did not name a mayor pro tem at this meeting.
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Guy D. Pitts
Clinchfield Portland Cement Corporation
Pitts
J. W. Dobyns
J. W. Harrison
Cement Corporation
Alderman Pitts
Charlie Lingar
W. E. Brown
S. P. Pyle
Dobyns
Mr. Harrison
1924 State Highway Plan Covers 809.1 Miles Across 58 Counties
Nashville announces a 1924 state highway program totaling 809.1 miles in 58 counties. Division one plans 182.3 miles with federal aid, including projects from Sullivan to Jefferson and Blount to Roane counties, emphasizing surveys, planning, and drainage as contracts hinge on approvals.
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Preas
Nashville
Tenn
J. G. Crowelny, Jr
Sullivan County
Kingsport
Bristol
Bradley County
Cleveland
Hamilton Co
Loudon County
Knox Co
Lenoir City
Anderson County
Clinton
Greene County
Greeneville
Wash'n
Campbell County
la Follette
Jellico
Cocke County
French Broad
Bridgeport
F. A
Roane County
Kingston
Loudon Co
Hamblen County
Morristown
Bulls Gap
Campbell Co
Maryville
Little River
Monroe County
McMinn Co
Jefferson County
New Market
Monroe Co
Harriman
Bluff City
Carter Co
Miss Anna Gordon to Attend W C T U Jubilee in Nashville
National president of the W C T U Miss Anna A Gordon of Evanston Illinois will be in Nashville during January to take part in the jubilee celebration Read The Times want ads.
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Anna A. Gordon
Evanston, N
Nashville
Capitol notes highlight court case and holiday closures
Nashville reports the Eastern Products Co. sues Tennesse Coal Iron and Rail road for 200000 over pig iron delivery. State offices close December 22 for Christmas. reopen December 27. Gov Peay and staff plan St Louis trip for Jackson Day address. Fire safety, forest preservation, highway plans, and pardons sessions noted. Charters issued for A R McNees Co and Lincoln County Farm Bureau. County agents praised for farm demonstration work.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Supreme Court
Eastern Products Company
Tennesse Coal Iron and Railroad Company
Eastern Products Co
Chattanooga
Nashville
Tenn
A. R. McNees Company
Memphis
A. R. McNees
George Harsh
R. D. McNees
Arthur Summerfield
G. A. McNees
Lincoln County Farm Bureau
Fayetteville
General Welfare
H. EK. Bryson
D. L. Conger
J. A. Stewart
R. C. Smith
D. M. Sanders
Dawes Offered Head Of German Finances Study Panel
The reparation commission proposes Charles G. Dawes of the United States as president of the committee to examine Germany finances and resources. An American will lead the principal expert panel for the inquiry into Germany’s financial situation.
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Paris
Charles G. Dawes
United States
Germany
Minister Struck by Train Near Cincinnati
Rev. John W. Ricketts aged 30, pastor of the Christian church at Bromley Kentucky, was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train while en route to a Christmas celebration in Taylorsport Kentucky. He lost his left leg and is in precarious condition at a hospital.
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Cincinnati
Taylorsport
John W. Ricketts
The
Christian Church
Bromley
Baltimore and Ohio
Court sustains cooperative marketing act in Kentucky ruling
The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed the McCracken County Circuit Court judgment in Potter v Dark Tobacco Growers' Cooperative Association. The ruling upholds the Bingham cooperative marketing act as constitutional and in line with public opinion, validating contracts binding tobacco growers under the association.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
McCracken County
Lee D. Potter
Dark Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association
St Louis Bank Closes Doors in Day’s Passages
St Louis reports Chippewa Bank closed its doors amid a suspected half million shortfall. President Eyermann said cashier Joseph Carr was short, exact amount unknown, bank capital $200000 with $100000 surplus. Officials in Tennessee note agriculture and industry meetings with Homer Hancock praising workers and progress on sheep production and fibersilk plant development at Old Hickory.
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ST. Louis Bank Closses
St Louis
Chippewa Bank
Eyermann
Joseph Carr
Nashville, Tenn
Maurice de Pont Lee
Buffalo Fibersilk Company
Old Hickory
Decatur County Created in 1845 from Perry County
Nashville reports that Decatur County was created in November 1845 from part of Perry County. The act specifies the new county to be formed from the portion of Perry County lying on the west side of the Tennessee River. The historical records note the division by state action and date.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Terth
Decatur County
Erry County
Stae
of History
Perry County
Tennessee
Decatur County Formed In Honor Of Commodore Decatur
Legislative act creates river area to be named Decatur County to honor Commodore Stephen Decatur US Navy. Commissioners named are John C Yarbrough William J Menzies John S Walker Samuel Brashear and David B Fundderburg. Act to take effect after the first Thursday in March 1846.
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Decatur County
Stephen Decatur
United States Navy
Tennessee Exhibits Shine at Chicago Livestock Show
Tennessee breeders showcased at the International Livestock Show in Chicago, with Homer Hancock noting strong state representation. The Tennessee display drew praise, including a 1,600 strong parade of 4-H club youths, winning multiple prizes across the hay and grain show and fifth district Southern states competitions.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Chicago
Homer Hancock
Union
Rube Scott
Ames Plantation
Aberdeen
Hardman
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