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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1930

Page

8

Week in Society Kingsport clubs and gatherings

A summary of weekly social events in Kingsport includes D A members meeting on Main Street, Country Club gatherings, teas for Miss Audre Jones at Ye Dutch Tea Shoppe, drama club at Rev Dudney home, Moose heart Legion special meeting, bridge party, Weednesday Club with Mrs Smith, missionary society at Holy Trinity Lutheran, quilting at Mrs Neil, First Baptist Doreas Class meeting, and a First M E church picnic at Rotherwood with young men hosting the ladies.

Kingsport Council No D. of A Thelma Stewart Lulu Jantz Audre Jones Kingsport Drama Club Thomas E. Dudney Women Mooseheart Legion M. W. Wood Weednesday Walter F. Smith Wataugs Street Woman’s Missionary Society of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church T. C. Clardy Sevier Terrace E. S W. D. Neil Doreas First Baptist Church Charles Palmer M. E. Church Rotherwood

Country Club to Meet Monday Afternoon at Clubhouse

The Country Club will hold its regular Monday meeting at the usual hour with Mrs. Max Y Parker hosting. The Book Club plans a gathering next Thursday at 3 PM at Mrs. A D Brockman's home on Watauga Street.

Country Club Max Y. Parker Book Club A. D. Brockman Watauga Street

Fidelis Class to Meet with Mrs Ben Carson Monday Evening

The Fidelis Class of the First Baptist church will gather with Mrs Ben Carson at the Center Street Apartments on Monday evening at 7 30 o clock.

Fidelis First Baptist Church Ben Carson Center Street

Kingsport Council D A to Meet Monday Evening

The Kingsport Council D A will meet in the regular hall on Main Street Monday evening. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Walter Cox on Watauga Street. Lelia Bagley Missionary Society members and two guests enjoyed a Shipp's Spring picnic Friday night. Loyal Matrons Class of First Christian Church urged attendance for Pentecost observance with special seating for the Lord's Supper.

Kingsport Council D. OF A Main Street American Legion Auxiliary Walter Cox Watauga Street Lelia Bagley First Christian Church

Ladies Aid Meeting At First Christian Church

The Ladies Aid of the First Christian church will meet with Mrs. J. M. Pyle on Ravine street Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. W. EB. Webb as assisting hostess. All members are urged to be present.

Ladies Aid OF First Christian Church Mrs. Pyle Ladies Aid of the J. M. Pyle Ravine Street W. EB. Webb

Workers Council Monthly Meeting at Williams Home

The Workers Council of First Presbyterian church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Williams on Watau.

First Presbyterian Church George Williams Watau

Sunday school teachers urged to attend Monday meeting

Inga street notices call all officers and teachers of Sunday school to gather Monday evening at 8 o'clock for an important meeting. The item stresses participation and organizational duties.

Ga Street

Tolbert Bolton Engagement Announced for Savannah and John

Mr and Mrs George W Tolbert announce the engagement of their daughter Savannah Carolyn to Mr John Edward Bolton of Middlesboro Kentucky. The wedding is set for Wednesday June eighteenth at the bride’s parents home on Ravine street.

John Edward Bolton Middlesboro Ravine Street

Picnic at Shipp Spring Enjoyed by Mead Fibre Staff

The Mead Fibre Company office force held a Tuesday evening picnic at Shipp Spring. Attendees included Misses Thema Hick am Myrtle Hick am Edith Hammona Maggie Hammona Hesba Addington Grace Smith Georgia Totten Georgia Neal and Messrs. Jesse Chatman McKinley Jones Jim Livingston Hugh Ba ley Herbert George Frank Ellis Ray regg and Peanut Reed.

Shipp Spring The Mead Fibre Company Misses Thema Myrtle Hickam Edith Maggie Hammona Hesba Addington Grace Smith Georgia Totten Georgia Neal Jesse Chatman McKinley Jones Jim Livingston Hugh Baley Herbert George Frank Ellis Ray Regg Peanut Reed

Personal Shower Honors Miss Audre Jones on Watauga Street

Miss Theresa McLellan hosted a personal shower at her Watauga Street home last evening in honor of Miss Audre Jones. The event featured bridge with Miss Thelma Stewart taking high score, winning a bottle of perfume. Punch was served followed by an ice course refreshment.

Theresa McLellan Watauga Street Audre Jones Thelma Stewart

Birthday Party for Ray Haynes Celebrated in Pink Decor

Mrs R R Haynes hosted a delightful Thursday afternoon birthday party for her son Ray. The dining room featured pink and white decor and a large white cake with nine candles. Children played games, opened gifts, and enjoyed cake and ice cream with guests including Charles and Calvin McDavid Luther Martin Raymond Leonard Emory and Anna Lee Spears Mildred Thompson Tom Jackie and Beryl Shipley Leon and Junior Owens Carl and Laura May Price Junior Je ters Davis Overby Jean Carrol Ray and Bruce Haynes.

R. R. Haynes Ray Charles Calvin McDavid Luther Martin Raymond Leonard Emory Anna Lee Spears Mildred Thompson Tom Jackie Beryl Shipley Leon Junior Owens Carl Laura May Price Junior Jeters Davis Overby Jean Carrol Bruce Haynes

Mrs Hodge to sail for Europe with party from Bristol

Mrs Luther Hodge of Bristol sails to Europe with sister Miss Gladys Bunn and later joins Miss Edith Blackwell Ruth Milbrand and Mrs V L Metz. They depart on the 13th for Europe, visiting France Germany Italy Switzerland and England. Hodge will sketch and research in art galleries in Florence Paris and London for two weeks each, returning to Bristol mid September. She is daughter of Mrs H O Bunn.

Luther Hodge Bristol New York Gladys Bunn Edith Blackwell Ruth Milbrand V. L. Metz Europe France Germany Italy Switzerland England Hodge Pritti College Florence Clumby Museum Paris British Museum London

Happiness in Small Things From A Scrap Book

From a Scrap Book by Kathryn Post Jameson, a devotional meditation on daily joys. It lists simple treasures such as a faded flower, a child's laughter, loving touch, a warm hearth, sea and sunset, stars, and a kind deed, asking the Lord to let these joys endure.

Century Rebecca Lodge 266 Regular Meeting Notice

The Century Rebecca Lodge No 266 will hold its regular meeting Friday June 13 at 7 30 o clock at the hall on Main Street. Election of officers will occur and other important business will be brought before the lodge. Members are urged to attend and full attendance is expected.

Rebecca Lodge No. 266 Main Street

Attending Basworth Dental Banquet in Bristol

A Bristol dental banquet and business meeting drew attendees including Dr. W. Y. Hutchins and assistants Miss Lucile McLain and Miss Clara Loftain, Dr. S. L. Smith and assistant Miss Irene Pectol, Dr. R. P. Moss and assistant Miss Pauline Stafford.

Basworth Dental Bristol W. Y. Hutchins Lucile McLain Clara Loftain S. L. Smith Irene Pectol R. P. Moss Pauline Stafford

Miss Ella Kate Phillips Hosts Bridge Party

Miss Ella Kate Phillips and Miss Florence Harr of Blountville entertained their high school class of 26 with a four table bridge party last Friday. The Phillips home was decorated with pink roses and an ice course was served. Guests included Madames Gaines Adams Sam Fogarty Bryan Isley W M Phillips Margaret Cox Edna Wine Nellie Harpe Eva Weaver Mildred Sawyer Lillian Sawyer of Asheville and Messrs Gaines Adams George Hobbs Sam Fogarty Hal Phillips Leland Holt.

Ella Kate Phillips Florence Harr Blountville Miss Phillips Gaines Adams Sam Fogarty Bryan Isley W. M. Phillips Mises Margaret Cox Edna Wine Nellie Harpe Eva Weaver Mildred Lillian Sawyer Asheville Messrs Gaines

Marriage of Denver B Marion and Alma Neighbors at Johnson City

The ceremony took place at 4 at First Presbyterian Church Johnson City with Dr Warner H Dubose officiating. Bride attendant Alma Gibson, witnessed by close friends. Jack O Dell served as best man. The couple plans a ten day Washington City trip and will reside in Rogers Apartments Lynn Street after. Mrs Marion previously taught at Dobyns Bennett in Kingsport and studied at George Washington Peabody College.

Denver B. Marion Johnson City Blountville Alma Elizabeth Neighbors Kelleytown Ala First Presbyterian Church Warner H. Dubose Alma Gibson Jack O’dell Marion Dobyns-Bennett High School Kingsport Roy Seals West Poplar Street George Washington Peabody College of Nashville Washington City Rogers Apartments Lynn Street H. C. Kenny

Community organizational meetings and times

The notice lists multiple meetings this Friday across local groups: Workers Council of First Presbyterian Church at 8:00 led by Mrs. George Williams. Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church at 7:30 led by Mrs. Ben Carson. Country Club at 3:00. Kingsport Council D of A at 7:30 in the regular hall on Main. American Legion Auxiliary at 8:00 led by Mrs. Walter Cox. Ladies Aid of Istian Church at 3:00 led by Mrs. J. M. Pyle. Thereday Book Club at 3:00 led by Mrs. A. D. Brockman on Watauga Avenue. Friday Century Rebecca Lodge No. 266 at 7:30 in hall on Main Street.

Workers Council First Presbyterian Church George Wiliams Fidelis First Baptist Church Ben Carson Country Club Kingsport Council D. of A Main Street American Legion Auxiliary Walter Cox Ladies Aid of Istian Church J. M. Pyle A. D. Brockman Watauga Avenue Rebecca Lodge Hall

Social Roundup of Visitors and Local Duties in Kingsport

Greeneville business visitor Mr Harvey Reaves meets Kingsport hosts while Miss Bertie Atkinson and others spend weekends with relatives in Coalfield Knoxville and Bristol. Illnesses, operations and travel notes thread through a long list of guests and engagements including church supper plans at Morrisons Chapel on June 21 and a visit by the Ohio State Orchestra to Tate Springs.

Ann Ae Harvey Reaves Greeneville Kingsport Morrisons Chapel John Williams Columbus Ohio Williams Tate Springs Ohio State Orchestra

Mrs Shelton returns home after Nashville visit

Mrs H P Shelton, former guest of Mr and Mrs George Shelton, goes back to Nashville this week. Mrs W B Steele also returns to Roanoke after visiting Mr and Mrs H T Obershain on Hammond avenue.

W.T. Herdson of Roanoke Mrs H. T. Obershain Hammond, Avenue H. P. Shelton George Shelton Nashville

Mrs Tom Shipley Visit in Greene County

Mrs Tom Shipley and children Tom Jackie and Beryl are spending several days in Greene County visiting friends and relatives.

Tom Shipley Tom Jackie Beryl Greene County

Relatives to Be Joined by Charles L Coley in Indianapolis

Mrs. Coley will be joined at Indianapolis by her son Charles L Coley of Indiana, who will accompany the relatives home after their visit.

Turquoise and White Jewelry Forefront in Paris Styles

Turquoise colored jewelry is the newest and smartest in Paris. Triple strand necklaces of various lengths, bracelets, and pendant brooches of carved turquoise are paired with white satin ensembles. An outstanding couturier recommends white satin outfits with turquoise jewelry for red-haired and pale-skinned titian beauties.

Paris

Wraparound Skirt Hides Printed Shorts in Resort Wear

Paris summer fashion shows unveil plain colored shantung suits for resort wear. A pleated wraparound skirt conceals printed shantung shorts matching a sleeveless blouse with sun back. Some shorts resemble athletic types while matching big hats complete the look.

Paris Couturier

Sugar loaf motif jewelry note from Paris dressmakers

Sugar loaf earrings, a costume jewelry novelty, are offered by a famed Paris dressmaker. Typical designs include single crystal cubes on silver chains and four-cube square pendant strings, with triangle forms also seen. Pendent cubes appear on bracelets and leather wristlets worn by sportswomen with enameled or ivory cubes.

Paris

Nine-Tenths Coats Dominate Paris Hot Weather Dress

Paris reports the nine-tenths length coat as the season's hot weather staple. The single tenth allows a contrasting dress skirt to show beneath a georgette crepe or wool voile coat. Short sleeves pair with bright dress sleeves, with coats in black and white or color combos like pine green, navy, and powder blue.

Paris

Peplum Skirted Jacket Chic Evening Wraps At Hips

Paris fashion notes that short evening wraps are seen as chic for summer with hip length as the sole restriction. The peplum skirted jacket with cape or puff sleeves, in velvet, faille or taffeta, is praised as the newest stylish choice for evening wear. Velvet wraps with black or white ensembles and gloves, and pale or turquoise blues with white costumes, are popular. The ermine wrap remains a debutante favorite, paired with waist length straight jackets and seven eighths sleeves.

Associated Press Paris Faille Taffeta

Debbies Find Recreation At Flying And Riding In Washington

Debutantes from last season are building muscle and endurance for next winter as Flying and Riding in Washington clubs brim with sporty young women. Smart sports attire replaces ballroom gowns as Frances Waggaman delays social plans to travel via China route. Engracia Freyer, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Frank Freyer, remains a popular debutante and is seen daily with car or horse.

Washington Frances Waggaman Instea China San Franc Engracia Freyer Frank Freyer

Filigree Accents Dress Accessories in Summer Fashion

Washington summer fashion highlights a silver filigree necklace and long earrings worn with a green taffeta evening dress by Miss Lilita Dawson. The ensemble features a tight fitting bodice and a long skirt, showcasing coordinated jewelry and gown style.

Washington Lilita Dawson

Fashionable women swap artificial shoulder flowers for waistline accents

Paris reports a trend where the artificial flowers once worn on the left shoulder are moved to the front of evening dresses or near the waistline. A gardenia on the foresleeve of a navy coatdress becomes a chic touch, as stylish women adopt the new placement.

Paris

Antique earrings add to costumes in Washington

Miss Elizabeth Shirley wears silver imitation diamond pendant earrings, described as rare old Brazilian antiques obtained in Peru. She pairs them with a black velvet evening gown featuring a fitted waist and a panelled skirt of varying lengths.

Washington Elizabeth Shirley Peru

Home accidents ranked second to autos in study

New Haven Conn The Travellers Insurance Company reports that homes account for about half of domestic accidents while auto collisions remain the leading cause of injuries. The study highlights that falls at home are a major source of harm.

New Haven Conn Travellers Insurance Company

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Ety Society Brockman Cox Lelia Bagley Missionary Society Workers Council OF Miss Jones Mrs. Haynes Kathryn Post Jameson Basworth Walter Moody E. C. Gillenwater Holston Street Gayle Fuller Doc Allen Knoxville M. R. Hillenberg Ida Taylor Bertie Atkinson Coalfield, Tenn Catherine Stone Edna Wood Ollie Crowe Dale Street C. D. Currie Norton, Va H. O. Bunn Ruby Darnell Mattie Jane Barrett Church Hill Miss Fannie Pendleton Mrs. Harold McDaniel Vernon Carter U. T Holston Valley Tenn Kathleen Thacker Bluefield W. Va Glenn Bruce Fredda Starnes State Teachers College D. E. Ritter Miss Mattie Smith Mr. Ritter Rutledge R. O. Slaughter Roan Mountain, Tenn L. V. Slaughter F. M. Kelly Lynchburg, Va R. P. Kelly T. B. Yancey Howard A. Kelly Hospital Baltimore F. M. Fuller Speers Ferry, Va I. M. Fuller H. J. Fuller T. J. Palmer Mr. Obershain D. L. Obershain Roanoke, Va Donald McFadden, Jr Sequoia Hills Knoxville, Tenn Tom Allen Ethel Burgess Joe Pectol John Darnell Harold McDannell Alma Eliabeth J. A. Dudney A.J. Glass Worley Fleenor Rev. Sullins Dosser Pennington Gap Big Stone Gap Clarice Moore J. L. Coley J. W R. C. Taylor Stanley and Maynard Louisville Price & Ramey Insurance Center St Clinchfield Drug Co Miss Stokeley Diana Merwin J.w.campbell West Wanoa WM. B. Kinnear Music Studio Nall Reem
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