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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
6
The poem describes a garden’s living arms of flowers and wind, with sun dials and branches framing distant sea views. It recalls a mother earth cradling a thousand blooms while hands that once planted life lie buried in France.
A column notes fashion details about a fine gingham pattern dress with sash and trim, and mentions Mrs Strange and Miss Bettie Green of Rogersville shopping in the city. Several residents including Mrs S K Lindsay, Miss Virginia Yancey, and Miss Neal Forrester are sighted in or returning to town.
John Crum visits his mother Mrs. A. E. Ketron in Bloomingdale. Mrs. George Penn and two children visit relatives in Washington. Mr. F. M. Kelley and Mr. George Penn attend the funeral of Dr. G. W. Summers in Glade Springs Tennessee today.
Turpin from Milligan College plans to attend the state convention and will preach Monday evening at the First Christian Church after arriving Monday morning. He is not yet registered for the event.
Disabled veterans of World War I plan a minute of silence in memory of their fallen comrades at the Omaha convention on June 22. The ceremony will include a communal “Taps” by Madame Schumann-Heinick and a wreath-laying at The Unknown Soldier tombs in five Allied capitals, coordinated with U S and foreign representatives.
A Marshfield group of 23 tall men forms the Long Fellow Club to improve living conditions for tall people. Aims include longer hotel beds, longer Pullman berths, longer bathtubs, and more comfortable car and theater seats. Officers listed: Benjamin Ostlind president, Wilson Kaufman vice president, Earl W. Murphy secretary, James Montgomery treasurer.
The Swedish shipyards shift from steam to diesel motors with over 80 percent propulsion by motors. Water power is abandoned as electricity rises, while rail road trucks with diesel engines prove more economical. Deva company of Westeras has built 28 diesel locomotives and has ten more under construction.
The court of appeals in Frankfort ruled the 1925 Louisville election invalid. Fraud claims supported. 33 aldermen and park commissioners declared vacant, no election held, filling to wait until November. Dan Carrell sole officer deemed legally elected. Democrats retained Narayud but could not remain seated.
The report notes better condition of wheat crop in Tennessee for May, with cooler, breezier weather aiding growth though overall output remains below prior years. Dry spells reduce hay acreage and pastures, while fruit crops suffer. milk production rises and eggs fall. Estimated wheat yield around 4.18 million bushels, barley 0.20 million, oats 0.666 million, with total farm labor near demand.
Harry K Thaw, released after a recent visit to Broadway, issues a statement defending himself against newspaper sensationalism. He says he will prosecute false reports and insists he has shown no improper generosity or lavish entertainment in recent social appearances with chorus girls.
London plans underground parking stations to ease rising car traffic in the business district. The Automobile Association has discussed the concept for some time and proposes the first garage beneath Leicester Square near Piccadilly, in the theatre district.
The proposal outlines a two level underpark garage with a fan entrance and exit to serve hundreds of cars. Charges would be based on car size at about 7 cents an hour with attendants on duty day and night. Private cars have grown in popularity in London this spring, as demand exceeds supply.
J P Morgan and Co with the Guaranty Company said they would float a 50 million Belgium loan tomorrow. Proceeds will aid currency stabilization and clean up Belgium’s floating debt. The Morgan firm’s role underlines its dominance in postwar European reconstruction tools.
George T Ketron a steel worker at Bastrope La was accidentally killed at work yesterday news received by his sister Mrs John Crum None of the details are learned funeral arrangements are being prepared and a definite announcement will follow later.
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