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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1932
Page
3
Between GO and TO men and women with pale faces filed through Salvation Army corridors this morning receiving food. About 2600 individuals represented. over 70 sought food and work. Clothing store nearly empty. any usable garments welcome at Sullivan street headquarters or donors may call for pickup.
Mrs Willie Laurel Olive, a noted southern woman evangelist, opens a revival in a large tent on Clay Street near Hum Tabernacle, starting Friday at 7 45 p m. She recently finished an 11 week revival in Johnson City and has conducted missions across Georgia Alabama North and South Carolina Tennessee. The tent capacity ranges from 7 500 to 2 000, and her Kingsport stay will be indefinite depending on local interest.
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army will be held at the Army headquarters at 8:00 p.m. tomorrow. The meeting was postponed from June day due to the absence of chairman M. G. Benson, and members are urged to be present.
Malcom R Patterson Democratic guber natorial candidate spoke at Rogersville to a crowd of several hundred about his platform and aims for the governorship of Tennessee. He planned a Kingsport visit tonight at the Kingsport Inn and an address in Blountville tomorrow to Sullivan county voters.
A letter writer recalls a gala boxing and wrestling evening near the editor’s office. He notes the crowd’s bloodthirsty cheers, mixed with educated spectators, and questions civilization as spectators revel in violence. He laments youth culture and warns of regressing moral standards amid sport.
Homer Luster, former Kingsport police officer, announces candidacy for constable in the 11th district. He qualified last week and will campaign through August 4. Luster, a long time Kingsport resident, has a strong local reputation. incumbent Thomas L. Thompson has not announced.
Colorful copy touts new shirts and low prices with phrases stressing novelty and value. Materials feel right to touch, patterns look fresh, and workmanship is praised. Aimed at grabbing attention with strong contrast between $3.50 and $1.95 pricing.
The Democratic Primary Board will meet on July 2 to organize the primary and appoint election officers for Sullivan County. Members include W D D Lyons as chair and Charles F Lingar secretary, with John L Ford Stella Long and Cal McMillan.
The city fathers vote to grant a franchise for operating street car buses. The ordinance clarifies route authority and duration, with officials approving the plan amid public discussion and expected service continuation.
STANLE's council on second reading passed two ordinances in under an hour. An ordinance grants the City Transportation Company a street car bus franchise, to take effect after its third reading. the prior five year franchise expired. A second ordinance bans sale of fruits and vegetables on vacant Broad Street lots. Mrs. Walker, wife of Mayor James J. Walker, improves after surgery to remove appendix and fibroid tumor. bulletin notes good condition and high spirits.
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