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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1941
Page
2
Dr R W Pannel chairman of the Flag Week committee announces a patriotic program in Kingsport. A parade on Broad Street next Friday at 4 pm will precede ceremonies near the railroad station with patriotic groups in attendance. J W West will deliver the keynote Old Glory address.
Archie Ed gar Webb, a 45 year old parole violator from San Quentin, blamed a complex for selling worthless stock in an abandoned California gold mine to Knoxvillians. About $65,000 in stock sold for 10 cents to $1 a share was held by Knoxville residents. Webb will be returned to Knoxville by Knox county deputies. the charge centers on violating state investment law. Victims included business and church leaders across East Tennessee towns.
Kingsport city playgrounds will open Monday June 9 for a ten week season from 9 a.m. to dark six days a week. Director Paul Elliott announces staff including Williams Bell Wheeler Painter Hartley Clemmer and will offer swings see-saws slides softball badminton paddle tennis volleyball rhythm bands and folk dancing with handicraft courses led by Marian Painter.
U. S. Forest Service officials estimate over 6 million visitors will explore 24 national forest areas in the Intermountain West this summer. Major enhancements include upgraded camping facilities and broader recreational development. Russia fought against England, France, Sardinia, and Turkey in the Crimean War.
Miss Dotty Breese of Kingsport has been named one of three outstanding national phono graph record salesladies. The award, based on sales, stock arrangement, and customer service, will bring nationwide publicity. Breese notes uptick in sales, cites Tommy Dorsey, Bing Crosby, and Jimmy Dorsey, and prefers lively popular tunes while also helping customers with classical selections.
Wayne Aaron McConnell and Paul Randall Marsh of Kingsport Tennessee received bachelor of science degrees at the University of Kentucky graduation exercises. Dr Herman B Wells of Indiana University was the featured speaker. Acting President Thomas P Cooper presided. Nearly 500 seniors received degrees.
Professor Sigmund Blomberg offers a free public demonstration on memory and speech at the Kingsport Inn tomorrow night. Miss Katherine Britton and C. F. McAfee assist as he demonstrates recalling names, memorizing presidents, backwards recitation of the Ten Commandments, and rapid name recognition with audience participation.
Local boards in Sullivan County prepare for a second Selective Service registration on July 1 for men who have turned 21 since October 16, 1940. Registration runs 7 am to 2 pm with three boards directing registrants to Kingsport, Bristol, or Blountville locations. About six percent of the October 1940 total is expected to register, with a later lottery in Washington to assign numbers.
Dr J Leonard Supman will lead the Optometry department of the Jewel Bar on Broad Street. He studied at Wake Forest College and Marshall College in West Virginia and earned his degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. He completed his clinic internship in Memphis, his hometown, and has just passed the State Board of Examiners in Optometry examination.
The Bristol Tri-State Rally and Gypsy Tour will be held Sunday June 15 at Shady Ford Tennessee along the Holston Valley highway. Nine motorcycle contests are planned with participants from over three states. Events start at 9 a.m. and run through the afternoon.
The Borden and W. B. Greene teams start the Junior Baseball season undefeated with 3–0 records. Greene dominates early results with lopsided wins while Gibsontown postpones its first two games. Upcoming schedule features matchups at City Diamond and various school diamonds.
Kingsport officials report less than half of area drivers have new licenses and warn July 1 license enforcement. Aims to raise 1800 for U S O, with Tennessee receiving 140,350 and Kingsport 2300, via local subscriptions to A D Brockman at First National Bank. Thomas E Dewey endorses the drive.
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