Dodson Denies faction ties in Sullivan County race
T A Dodson, candidate for Sullivan County judge, denies any faction connections and campaigns for a government of the people. He says he has friends in Lyons and Caldwell factions but opposes machine government, supports county growth, strict law enforcement, and adequate respect for officers and courts.
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T. A. Dodson
T. R. Bandy
Mr. Dodson
Sullivan County
Lyons
Caldwell
George Eliot Biographer Frames Genius Through Contrast
Blanche Colton Williams presents a distinctive biography placing George Eliot beside major 19th century thinkers and makers. It analyzes her mind through comparison with Hawthorne Emerson Lewes and others, noting her genius, moods, and need for praise, while acknowledging her complex personal life and intellectual companionship with Lewes.
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George Eliot
Blanche Colton Williams
Hawthorne
March
Emerson
Fataham
Herbert Spencer
George Henry Lewes
John W
Cross
Diseases hit low level during May
Illness due to acute contagious diseases was at a low level in May with scattered outbreaks led by whooping cough. Sullivan County Health Department reports school work finished early, infant and preschool clinics to continue through summer. includes statistics on immunizations, home visits, water, sanitation, and laboratory testing across communicable diseases.
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Sullivan” County
F. L. Moore
Atabidhs Dairies
Hiram Wells Dies. East Stone Gap Funeral Planned
Funeral services for Hiram F. Wells will be held at East Stone Gap Baptist Church at 2 30 p m with Rev Billy Galloway and Rev Silven Wilson officiating. Wells died at his home at 7 a m today of a stroke of paralysis. He was a lifelong Wise county resident and a member of the local Baptist church. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth B Wells a son George a daughter Mrs Alpha Hurd two brothers Joe Wells of Knoxville and Don Wells of Montgomery W Va one grandson and one granddaughter. Active pallbearers include Er nest Qualls J C Wail William Slagle Roy Wells Steve Neeley and Ray Wells. Honorary and flower bearers will be chosen from neighbors and friends.
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Timex
East Stone Gap
Hiram F. Wells
Billy Galloway
Silven Wilson
Wells
Wise County
Elizabeth B. Wells
George
Alpha Hurd
Joe Wells
Knoxville
Don Wells
Montgomery
W. Va
Ernest Qualls
J. C. Wail
William Slagle
Roy Wells
Steve Neeley
Ray Wells
Frazier Services Held at Coeburn
Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. T. H. Frazier for Charlie Frazier former Norton dealer and mechanic who died from injuries in an amusement park accident in Michigan. Interment followed at Coeburn Cemetery.
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the Times
Coeburn
T. H. Frazier
Charlie Frazier
Norton
Whilnt
Michigan
Cocburn Cemetery
Victorian Fame and Social Canons Around George Eliot
The piece surveys how Victorian icons like George Eliot were celebrated yet constrained by social and religious rules. It notes Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s dignified distance and Mrs. Humphrey Ward’s retreat from a clergy shaped path, with an American student questioning grave maintenance as English attitudes toward Eliot linger.
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George Eliot
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Humphrey Ward
England
Interest Lacking In Clintwood City Elections
Little activity shows in Clintwood Virginia municipal election set for June 9. Only two mayoral candidates, Garland Kiser and Roy Bentley, with Bentley's name missing from ballots due to late filing. Seven seek town council seats, four to be elected, including RF L Wright, Paul Sheen, A L Reese, J A Collins, Guy Pizzuto and C J Mullins. No candidates for town sergeant.
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Tinead
Clintwood
Garland Kiser
Dickenson County
Roy Bentley
RF. L. Wright
Paul Sheen
A. L. Reese
J. A. Collins
Guy Pizzuto
C. J. Mullins
Church Home Recital Showcases 23 Well-Taught Children
The Kiwanis club heard a Friday noon program by 23 children from the church home, led by Mrs. T B Yancey and matron Belle Hall. The youngsters, aged twins to 13, impressed with memory verses and sacred songs, proving the home’s value. The operation runs on voluntary donations, is debt free, and aims to expand to shelter more children. Mrs. Yancey outlined the home’s faith-driven model, and visitors included Mrs. Paul Wimmer.
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Kiwanis Club
T. B. Yancey
Church Home
Iss Belle Hall
Church
Kingsport
Paul Wimmer
Yancey
Kingsport Hopes For Rain To Break Drought
Kingsport awaited welcome rain to ease an extreme heat spell. Temperatures reached 98 degrees, the hottest of the summer so far, with the previous high at 92. A light sprinkling fell but did not relieve the dry, dusty conditions.
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Kingsport
Magistrate Morelock Files for Re election
Magistrate J. E. Morelock declares candidacy for reelection to the magistrate of the 15th civil district. He notes six years of county court service and pledges to continue in office, asserting a record of honest, fair service to the people.
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J. E. Morelock
Morelock
Barnum to Run for Constable in 11th District
Kingsport resident and ex police officer T Barnum announced his bid to become Constable of the 11th civil district, seeking to succeed George M Frater. He stressed police experience, fair dealing, and law enforcement. Elmer Hobingon had already announced, while Frazier has not stated any re election plans.
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Oc. T. Barnum
Kingsport
George M. Frater
Mr. Barnum
Poetics Department
Tennessee Eastman Plant
Barnum
Barnuy Js
Elmer Hobingon
Frazier
Kingsport Shrine Club Regular Meeting Highlights
The Kingsport Shrine club met at the Masonic Lodge on Broad Street with Noble Elihaman presiding. Reports covered the New Year’s Eve Ball and supper dance, the Tennessee Society for Crippled Children, and crippled children cases. Plans for an outdoor supper on July 10 were made, and Prof. A. H. Howell led a musical program by the Douglass High School quartet and Miss Alma Gardner.
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Kingsport Shrine Club
Masonic Lodge
Broad Street
Noble Elihaman
Noble J.D. McCrary
Noble BE. W. Palmer
Tennessee Society For Crippled Children
Shrine
Rotary
Noble W. BH
O'Brien
Noble H. M. McNeil
Nobile
W. B. O’brien
Prof
A. H. Howell
Douglass (Colored) High School
Gardner
Miedley
Alma Gardner
Hubert Armstrong
Quartette
Democratic Club to Hear Chase in City Hall Meeting
The Kingsport Democratic club will meet at the Municipal building at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Howard Poston announced the event. Johnson City attorney Guy S. Chase has been chosen to give the principal address. A large crowd is expected.
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Johnson City
Kingsport
Democratic Club
Howard Poston
Guy S. Chase
Adilt
Kingsport Band to Attend Rhododendron Festival in Asheville
Kingsport High School band will join the Rhododendron Festival in Asheville North Carolina this month. They depart June 16 and return June 20. Instructors urge band members to attend drill practice at the football field tomorrow with further sessions planned for Wednesday and Friday.
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Asheville
N. C
Kingsport High School
S. F. Witt
Witt
Prisoner Cutting Self In Jail Stuns Police
WHlie Couch a 31 year old from Appalachia Virginia slashed his arm in the jail at about 4 30 pm after arrest for drunkenness and fighting. Police and city physician Dr E O Depew treated him. he survived and was returned to his cell. An inmate joked that such scenes were common.
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Whlie Couch
Appalachia
Couch
Charles Lingar
L. K. Starnes
CG. G. Crawford
E. O. Depew
Crawford
Prison Jailer Remarks On Death Rate Amid Young Inmate Incident
In a jail setting Chief Crawford states that one inmate dies about every other night. A youth fainted after being told the remark, then was revived promptly, highlighting dire conditions and potential violence within the facility.
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Crawford
OAFA Praises Minister Speech on Social Security
The Old Age Fellowship association members lauded Rev Mark M Moore for his Social Security talk at last Friday’s city hall meeting. He urged valuing human dignity over machines and producing goods for mankind, not just profits, with next meeting set for 8 p.m. Friday June 13.
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Old Age Fellowship Association
City Hall
Mark M. Moore
Moore
Association
Kingsport voter registration closed after three day period
A total of 4,757 residents in Kingsport qualified to vote in the June 27 school and referendum election on 225000 dollars in bonds for new schools. Three day registration ended with 329 added, East Ward leading with 1730, South Ward 1566, West Ward 1461. Poll tax payment deadline for August general election looms. deputy clerk office open tomorrow to assist late registrants.
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Kingsport
West Ward
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