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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
4
A nostalgic poem about the lamplighter contrasts evening calm with dawns anew while social notices announce an Evening Bridge Party at the Country Club for members and town guests, a Saturday sewing and bridge club event, and a church hike picnic for Harrison class followed by dancing and houseguest Miss Jane Grant from Asheville.
Abel Lonog of Blountville was in the city today. Bert Fine spent yesterday in Hethton Tennessee. Kennedy Doane is the guest of G Doane in Bristol. Raleigh Tester of St Louis visits the city. S A Matthews Jr left this afternoon for a Bristol business trip. Verna Pardue of Bristol is weekend guest of Thelma Wexler on Sullivan.
A fashion note highlights green as a cool versatile summer shade for dresses. It describes silk and poplin frocks with inverted side pleats, simple satin collars, jabot accents, and new transparent sleeves set under short shoulder caps.
The article discusses the challenge of choosing clothing for hot weather, noting that earlier options favored either comfort or style. It highlights new fine lightweight woolens and similar fabrics that offer both comfort and good tailoring. It also mentions several local residents traveling or visiting, including Mrs. Price, Miss Price, Mrs. Platt, Mrs. Summerlin, the Umbargers, and the Browning family, with births and visiting relatives noted.
Mr and Mrs J F Carroll and Mr and Mrs Andrew Lady with son Denzel hosted at Arthur Carrolls. Milton DeVault of Kingsport visited grandmother Melvina DeVault. Richard Dillon hosted a youth gathering with Pearl Hite Jessie Galloway Lena Edna Trivette Nora Carroll Daisy Blakley Cordie Aite Milton De Vault George Trivette Jr Richard Carroll Chester Trivette. A large crowd attended a Ku Klux Klan meeting at Double Springs Saturday night. J H Hood visited Craig Depew at Dougl atched. Baxter Hite lost a fine horse last week. Mrs Carl Bell and children from Moss Va visited Aunt Marie Bell. J Delaney Depew of Johnson City visited relatives Sunday. Herman Poore and family of Abingdon Va visited Ma Poore's parents Elbert Poore and wife Isase Hite and children.
Mr and Mrs G W Trivette were guests of John Larkins Solomon Temple Sunday. Mr and Mrs J L King were guests of Richard DIl on Sunday.
Rejoicing over improving crops and busy social life in Fordtown R F D 1. Churchgoing, Sunday dinners, beach trips, and prayer meetings are reported. Local residents attend, visit kin, and enjoy fishing plans while farmers near harvest completion.
Miss Maxie Moody spent Sunday night with Miss Essie Dixon. Rev T E Goodman filled his appointment at Emory Sunday. Orgie Horne and John Hite attended prayer meeting at Pactorus Sunday night. Mrs Annie King and her little daughter and Miss Ruth Bennix have been visiting Mrs Ring’s parents. Henry Cole motored to Browntville Monday. Miss Lena Moody spent Sunday night in Kingsport.
The Lone Star column reports farmers busy with wheat crops and notes illnesses and births. It records visits among residents including the Hickman, Archer, Conkin, Morelock, White, and Crawford families, plus a June 9 decoration and locals gathering for dinner.
Community notes from Piney Flats and nearby areas recount visits among families including Conkin Light Dolen Hickman and Jones. Rev. S M Dunn to preach, births announced, and farmers harvesting as rain brings relief. several illnesses and a fatality noted along with local schooling and Bethel children’s day events.
The column records social happenings including Mr and Mrs Terin Taylor visiting Mrs Walter Peavier and driving to Rotherwood, Rev Goodman staying Sunday night with Mr and Mrs John Moody, and Brave Devault with George Shipley on a Kingsport trip. It also mentions Mrs Noah Childress on the sick list.
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