Murrell Murder Case Refuses Bail In Preliminary Hearing
Carl Murrell charged with murdering his father, Tom L. Murrell, at the Murrell homestead near Horse Creek, was denied bail at a Blountville preliminary hearing. The trial is set for the Sullivan county circuit court's May term with a plea of self defense. Evidence showed disputed shots, dying declarations, and intense courtroom tension as witnesses testified for the state and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Murrell
Tom L. Murrell
Murrell
Horse Creek
Blountville
H. H. Massengill
Fifth
W. E. Fink
Sullivan County
J. S. Peoples
Ralph Worley
George A. Caldwell
Joe A. Caldwell
T. A. Dodson
Paul E. Devine
J. R. Worley
T. R. Bandy
Archer
John Archer
Mr. Archer
Carl
Kingsport Concert Band to Stage Friday Night
Final arrangements set for a concert by the Kingsport Concert Band in Central High School auditorium. Directed by Rev. H Grady Davis the performance starts promptly at 8 15 p m after a week of nightly rehearsals in City Hall.
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Central High School
H. Grady Davis
Kingsport Times Purchases New Press For Six Day Daily
The Kingsport Times announces a six day a week edition starting May 2 with a new Goss Comet flat bed press to be installed mid April. The move enables Sunday publication planning, AP membership, expanded features, and a larger job printing department. The paper lists subscriber growth and a program including a band concert and vocal solos to raise funds for uniforms.
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Kingsport Times
Johnson City
Stereotype
Associated Press
Jerry
Adele Garrison
Kingsport Publishing Corporation
Sam
Mead Fibre Defeats Cement Piant Team
The Mead Fibre team defeated Clinch field Portland Cement in a two game match at the YMCA. Cement led the second game late, but Mead won on overall pins. High scores included Entwisle 217 and Stoney Smallwood 223. Mead challenges Entwisle's Corning Glass for March 21.
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Mead Fibre
Clinchfield Portland Cement
Mead
Vance
McNaughton
Entwisle
Corning Glass
Bert Henry
Stoney Smallwood
Wilmington man sworn in as fourth assistant postmaster general
Washington March 14 Harry H Bilmany of Wilmington Delaware was sworn in today as fourth assistant postmaster general.
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Washington
Harry H. Bilmany
Wilmington
Del
Youth shooter pleads self defense at bail hearing
The accused, calm during the bail hearing, claims self defense after a fatal shooting. Major Devine supported bail while the defense argued the gun had been emptied in three seconds, and one shot could not have come from outside the door. The victim was buried at Murrell private cemetery near the homestead on Saturday with a large funeral.
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Murrell
Ralph Worley
Devine
Baseball meeting to boost spirit in Magic City
A baseball meeting will be held at the YMCA at 8 o clock tomorrow night to boost baseball spirit in the Magic City. Harold Irelan, the new manager, arrived Sunday and reports progress with L H Kidd and club officials as he plans signings and player reporting schedules before the season. Field work begins next week and will move rapidly toward completion.
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Magic City
Harold Irelar
Arived
L. H. Kidd
Irelan
Golf Club To Be Organized In Kingsport Tonight
Kingsport plans a new golf club meeting at the Kingsport Inn at eight this evening. Members will elect officers set membership terms and discuss club rules with Maurice McCarthy the golf pro speaking on Golf Etiquette and Rules. Ladies and men are urged to attend.
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Kingsport
Kingsport Inn
Maurice McCarthy
City Ordinances Enforced On Toilets And Sanitation
City officials led by City Manager L. H. Kidd and Health Officer Dr. T. B. Yancéy announce strict enforcement of ordinances 347 and 348 on surface toilets with chapter 19 section 381 on sewer proximity. Violators will be cited to court. police will arrest or cite offenders. Regular checks will cover hotels, restaurants, and stores with required screens by April 1.
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lNngsport
L. H. Kidd
T. B. Yancéy
Orig
City Health Office
King
Kingsport Opens Interstate Trust and Savings Bank Saturday
Kingsport will open the Interstate Trust and Savings Bank at 9 AM Saturday occupying part of the Stone building at Five Points. S. N. Haws will serve as president and L. A. Warrington as vice president. Captain Warriner, new cashier, arrives from Walterboro South Carolina with his family to lead the bank.
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Kingsport
Interstate Trust and Savings Bank
S. N. Haws
L. A. Warrident
J. M. Cooner
Clahier
H. C. Crumbliss
Warriner
Walterboro
S. C
L. R. Warriner
Colleton County Telephone Company
Fenn
Interstate Bank and Trust Company
Emaliie Peurifoy
United Supe
Marine Corps
Demonstration Of Puncture Proof Tubes Saturday
C B Grant of Victory Rubber Company Atlanta will demonstrate Seabayre puncture proof tubes at Fain Motor Company Sullivan street at 11 Saturday morning. Test includes driving a car with Seabayre tubes over a board and cutting tape to show self healing after a blowout. Grant says the tube is a pure gum bladder tube with no liquids or fillers.
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C. B. Grant
Victory Rubber Company
Atlanta
Fain Motor Company
Sullivan Street
Grant
Cashier Surrenders After Odum Bank Closure
H. C. Dickerson, cashier of Odum Banking Company, who vanished last October before the bank shut its doors, reappeared in Jessup and surrendered to the sheriff. He later posted bonds.
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Jessup
H. C. Dickerson
Odum Banking Company
Odum
Kingsport Ball Team Name Contest Closes Soon
The Kingsport Times reports the contest for the local ball team’s nickname ends March 26 with winner announced by April 1. Judges seek a name that depicts the town and stirs rooting spirit as officials offer a season ticket prize. Citizens are urged to submit suggestions.
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Kingsport
Kingsport Times
L. H. Kidd
The
the Times
Child 6 Dies When Car Overturns On Carroll County Pike
Baltimore March 13 Wilbur Fisher aged six was killed when a high powered automobile overturned a small touring car on a Carroll County road. Eight people were injured including parents two young women and three other children as victims were pinned beneath the wreckage and the boy's head severed by the windshield.
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Baltimore
Wilbur Fisher
Carroll County
American Legion Meeting Postponed To March 21
The local American Legion post meeting planned for Friday March 18 is postponed due to a Central High School band concert. It will now be held at the YMCA at 8 pm Monday night March 21.
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The
American Legion
Ben
Central High School
Legion
New Issue of Farm Loan Bonds This Month
Washington reports a new issue of farm loan bonds totaling about 750 billion dollars will likely be offered for subscription in the next few days. The action signals significant financing for agricultural credit and reflects federal support for farmers.
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Washington
Kingsport Quint Defeats Erwin on Home Court in Tight Tilt
The Kingsport high school combined basketball team edged Erwin Y.M.C.A. 28 to 26 on Erwin court. Smallwood led Kingsport with five baskets while Flora and Bullington added four each as the teams traded leads through a suspenseful game.
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Kingsport High School
Erwin Y. M. C. A. Quint
Erwin Court
Kingsport
Erwin
Erwinites
Kingsport Quint
Smallwood
Gustwick
Flora and
Bullington
K. H.S
Near East Relief drive launched in Kingsport area
Lieut. Frank Connes spoke at the Y M C A detailing Armenian conditions and the Near East Relief mission. Kingsport and Sullivan county plan a canvass with no quota yet, aiming to boost aid for orphans and refugee relief amid stark stories from Armenia.
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Kingsport
Sullivan County
Frank Connes
New York State Supreme Court
Armenia
Magic City
Improvement Company
Lieut
Connes
Lieut. Connes
Near East Relief Committee
America
Kingsport Boy Scouts Hold Enthusiastic Meeting
Local Boy Scout unit at the Y M C A reports strong interest with 15 of 16 boys present for the March 7 meeting. The group decided against a local picture show, planned an overnight hike, added two boys, dropped two, reported on good turns, and scored 36 points in the Efficiency Contest.
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Kingsport
Old business—Picture Show Committee
James B Broad Dies in Wilmington Hospital
James B Broad comptroller of Dupont Co died in a Wilmington hospital from a lung infection caused by a tooth that slipped into his lung during a dental operation last month. An x ray last week revealed the missing tooth and officials noted gas poisoning symptoms similar to wartime exposure during treatment.
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Wilmington
Del
James B. Broad
Dupont Company
Broad
Deputy Fatally Hurt in Arrest Attempt near Quincy
In Pensacola on March 13 Deputy Sheriff John L. Owens of Quincy was fatally struck during an attempted arrest at Dogtown. The assailant, described as Black, was immediately struck down and fatally injured by Corry Smith, the deputy’s chauffeur.
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Pensacola
Fla
John L. Owens
Quincy
Dogtown
Corry Smith
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