Sullivan County Man Appointed to Shipping Board
Samuel R. Towell, former Blountville high school principal and Sullivan County figure, has been appointed executive assistant to the director of operations for the United States Shipping Board in Washington. The Tennessee appointment came via Congressman Carroll B. Reece’s influence. Howell, an ex service man and West Point cadet, lived in Mountain City and taught in Blountville and the Philippines before returning to Tennessee.
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Samuel R. Towell
Blountville
Sullivan County
United States
Washington
Carroll B. Reece
Tennessee
Howell
Mountain City
Johnson County
Sullivan
King College
Bristol
United States Military Academy
West Point
Philippine Islands
Chattanooga man praises Kingsport progress during visit
R W Eoyd of Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph, Chattanooga, brother of 8 N Boyd of Boyd Cope, spent Christmas in Kingsport. He praised the city's progress over the past decade and noted Kingsport’s growing attention and development, saying the region’s advancement has surprised many observers. He is a former Rogersville resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Eoyd
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Chattanooga
N. Boyd
Boyd- Cope Company
Kingsport
Boyd
Rogersville
Mr. Boyd
Yates Funeral Held At Baptist Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Tene Yates, who died at her father William Jackson’s Sul livan Street home, were conducted from the Baptist church at 2 30 this afternoon. Interment followed in the city cemetery. Mrs. Yates had been ill about two years and is survived by her husband, her parents, and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Tene Yates
William Jackson
Sullivan Street
Baptist Church
Sp, Martin
City
Real estate list with prices in Weat View Park and Oak properties
John B. Nall lists real estate offerings including lots in Weat View Park from 100 dollars, a six room frame house at 3000 dollars, a six room brick house with furnace at 5000 dollars, good Oaks lots at 500 dollars, two Char lemont lots at 1800 dollars each, and a lot in Sevier Terrace priced at 750 dollars.
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Weat View Park
the Oaks
Charlemont
Sevier Terrace
John B. Nall
Concealed Eczema Remedy Promised to Purge Skin Flaws
A dubious health claim touts an old blood boosting remedy that allegedly builds red blood cells to eliminate eczema boils pimples and rashes. It asserts impurities flee the body and skin clears as the product sells in drugstores and mail order.
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Ord Evonomicul
Albert Peters Sentenced for Rosenbaum Murder
A Sullivan County jury found Albert Peters guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Andy Rosenbaum on April 13, 1924, sentencing him to two to ten years in the penitentiary. Peters claimed self defense. the trial was in Blountville with Judge Guy S. Chase presiding.
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Albert Peters
Rosenbaum
Sullivan County
Inter
Peters
H. Tyler Campbell
E. K. Bachman
Bristol
Killine
James McAmis
Bertha
Anline
Afsort
Turning trades into lit artists at MLA meeting
In Chicago in December two thousand nineteen AP reports a Modern Language Association of America meeting where writers and teachers criticize commercial writing courses. Christopher Morley denounces university aligned fiction teaching as salesmanship and argues art cannot be produced by business methods. William McFee echoes concerns that literature elites insist on loud advocacy over natural laws.
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Chicago
Modern Language Association of America
Christopher Moreley
William McFee
Ebony
Senator Kinney Granted New Trial In Whiskey Case
Indianapolis Ind Dec 30 AP Senator Michael J Kinney of St Louis was granted a new trial by Federal Judge Baltzell after being convicted alongside 21 others on December 19 for conspiracy to steal 891 barrels of pre war whiskey from the Jack Daniel distillery in St Louis. The judge left in place the verdict against Kinney while denying arrests of judgments for all defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Michael J. Kenney
St Louis
Jack Daniel
St. Louis
Baltszell
Kinney
Ben Doneagter
Cincinnati
Senator Kinney
Baltzell
Arnold J. Helmich
Missouri
Record Warmth and Dryness Mark 1925 Across Nation
The year 1925 was exceptionally hot and dry with widespread droughts and record high temperatures in many regions. Nearly every month exceeded normal warmth, especially in the South Atlantic and North Pacific. spring was early, rainfall deficient, and October remained unusually cool and windy without easing the overall warmth.
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Washington
South Atlantic
North Pacific
South
Sume
Funeral services for W. A. Cope near Rogersville
Funeral services for W. A. Cope of Rogersville were held at his residence followed by interment in the cemetery near Rogersville. Rev. Cook and Rev. Harvey Davis officiated. pallbearers were Fred Davis, Joe Williams, Ben Sams, Hugh Rogers, Mack Jones and Earl Yardin. Survived by two sons J. C. Cope and Gus Cone, and daughter Mrs N. T. Tate. one daughter predeceased. Mr. Cope was a Hawkins County planner and owner of property near Rogersville. he was a Baptist parishioner.
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W. A. Cope
Rogersville
JT. O
Hugh Rogers
Mack Jones
Earl Yardin
Cope
Hawkins
Baptist Church
C. Gone
Cit
Gus Cone
Russellville
Tenn
N.T. Tate
Hansonville, Va
Cone
Truck Crop Damages From Cold Weather Widespread
Washington and surrounding states report extensive damage to truck crops including cabbage lettuce onions and other early truck crops due to a cold spell. Virginia sees a mild start with later cold. North Carolina reports a hard freeze along the coast through the week end. Tennessee notes below freezing with dry pastures and little field work. The Weather Bureau summarizes crop conditions across the Southern states for the week ending yesterday.
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Washington
Nee
Atlantic
Gulf States
Weather Bureau
Florida
Virginia
North Carolina
British Hand Over Weishaden Territory Post Cologne Evacuation
The Weishaden zone in Rhineland Germany was handed from French to British control at a simple ceremony near the Freech general headquarters. The Union Jack was raised and the flag lowered as troops marched in review after Cologne’s evacuation.
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Weishaden
Rhineland
Germany
Dee, O
Iscanational
Cologne
Schlosplats
Freech General Headquarters
Divorce Granted to Mrs. Dorothy Thomas in Paris
The Paris Tribunal granted a divorce to Mrs. Dorothy Thomas from Eunice Thomas on the charge of new support. Eunice Thomas is said to be a son of the American playwright Augustus Thomas.
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Paris
the Herald
Paris Tribunal
Dorothy Thomas
Eunice Thomas
Thomas
Augustus Thomas
Golf ball prices rise with new planned retail increases
A Chicago report states golf balls will cost more as standard balls drop from 15 cents to 85 cents and the 50 cent Variety moves to 60 cents. Also noted is a trade in major league baseball where Wayland Dean and Jack Bentley move from the New York Giants to the Philadelphia Phillies for Jimmy Ring with no cash involved.
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Chicaro
Dee
Dean
New York
New York Giants
Annneneottes
Wayland
Jack Bentley
Sealhpay
Philadelphia Nationals
Jimmy Ring
Alabama Football Warriors Ready for Rose Bowl Showdown
Pasadena, Calif. AP reports Alabama's 1948 Rose Bowl team, led by coach Wallace Wade, prepared in secrecy for New Year's Day clash with the University of Washington. The squad than completed semi final drills, reported all players healthy and in peak form for the game of their life Friday.
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Pasadena
Calif
Alabama
Football Warriors
University of Washington
Wallace Wade
Wade
Jury to Probe State Poor House Conditions
Hampton Virginia December 30 AP special grand jury investigates Elizabeth City County poor house after complaints by several negro ministers. Witnesses examined and jurors to visit the almshouse to speak with inmates, some nearly immobile, as alleged cruelty and bad food are scrutinized.
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Hampton
Elizabeth City Couity Poor House
Srand
Melloglo Beauty Cream Promises Quick Complexion Change
A new beauty cream named Melloglo from Hoiston Drug Company claims to remake the complexion with a wild rose petal like texture and appearance. It nourishes while beautifying whitening and cleansing and is suggested to be left on overnight.
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Alec
Melloglo
Hoiston Drug Company
Mack predicts tough American League race in 1926
Connie Mack says the 1926 AL title fight will be the hardest in years. He cites contenders including the Athletics Yankees Red Sox and White Sox with strong squads in Washington St Louis Detroit and more. Mack notes last season’s two horse race and admits the Athletics collapsed unexpectedly.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Athletics
Yankees
Washington
St. Louis
Sisler
Detroit
White Sox
Eddie Collins
Red Sox
Mack
Athletica
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Shipping Board
Samuel R. Howell
Blountville High School
R. B. Boyd
Yates
Baptist
City Cemetery
Martin
Sury
Sullivan County Court
Harald Smallwood
J. H. Caldwell
Peroeck
C. B. Lovette
George M. Warren
E. H. King
Frank Pitts
Robert Hawk
D. W. Snoderass
Ben Cain
Will Mobley
Sam Hunt
Charles Smelling
Landon Isley
Foe Isley
E. W. Hughes
Nat Barnes
Guy S. Chase
Elbert Stehelt
John T. Pagett
Kingsport Feed and Produce Co
Will Denton
Ardent
Carl Kincaid
William J. Kinney
al Zevanne Ander Ib Hin Gh
Rhian # Foods
Mths i Sineltinat
Danial
Hy the, Syndicate
Bentoneadk Fg & Segns Tor
Toan Daniel 'O'Nedward J. Hate
Div
Robert Walker
John Conners
Wilker-Awhi ‘Bill Posting Company
Art Harry P. Stretten
Clifford Samson
Carlisle Sampson
Bernard Brink
Trindare 7 Multion
Bovine
Richard Pitzribber
St. Lois
Daniel
Ben Doncaster
Indiana
Sidney Maitiny
Don HH. Robinson
Danial Syndicate
Thomas A. McCaile
Mict J. Whalen
St. Tntx
St. Lonis
Mik
Arnold Helmich
Nathan Goldstein
Mo Maltin
Balzell
Helmich
Internal Revenue
Eastern
Goldstein
Levin and
Mul
D. and W. Roller Hatchery and Poultry Farm
Kingsport. Tenn
Garneer Sed
T. H. Bailey
Nu Strand
Broad St
the Howdy Store
Market St
Houston Drug Co
J. H. Watkins
First National Bank
Geo.e Stone
Boone and Sullivan ‘Sts
Rogerswhele
W. A. Copesfather
J. Cacane
sCilys
Jena Agg
Alabama Football Warriors
Pasaadena
Prac
Tice
Kingsport Insurance Agency
W. B. Ramey
Mgr
C. G. Frye Optometrist
Kingsvort
Cherokee Street
Palace of Sweets
Kingsport Publishing Co
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