Kingsport Country Club Organized With Charter Members
A meeting at the Kingsport Inn resulted in the formal organization of the Kingsport Country Club. About 75 to 100 attended, 91 becoming charter members, with J. C. Stone elected president and officers named for the year. The Kingsport Improvement Corporation will lease the club house and grounds to a new civic body for a nominal rent, while bylaws and an executive committee were established. Initiation fees, annual dues, guest rates, and a golf instruction plan were outlined, with Maurice McCarthy to provide lessons. The course will be free until April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport Inn
Kingsport Country Club
J. Fred Johnson
Kingsport Improvement Corporation
Johnson
Improvement Corporation
Maurice McCarthy
McCarthy
Rockefeller sermon warns youth on choosing wives wisely
New York March 14 A youthful man should choose a wife after prayerful consideration not by charm Rockefeller Jr told the Men’s Bible Class at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church He cited Samson and Delilah to urge慎慎慎 careful alliance across race religion and nationality to avoid scandal and a broken home He warned that unchecked attraction leads to lifelong misery and tragedy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Samson
Delilah
Mr. Rockefeller
Prosecution of Ball Players Collapses
Chicago officials announced the immediate collapse of prosecutions connected to the 1919 World Series fix. Seven players were dropped from the case as the state withdrew charges due to corrupted chief witnesses, while Judge Dever removed others from the court docket. State’s attorney Crowe resumed control and mapped new action with a grand jury set to reconvene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
William E. Dever
Robert E. Crowe
Anti-Fly Campaign Aims to Curb Disease Carriers
Sullivan County launches a county wide anti fly drive led by Miss Carrie C. Lovette home demonstration agent. She seeks cooperation from schools doctors and nurses to stamp out disease carrying house flies. Kingsport public schools and city health department are expected to join the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Carrie C. Lovette
Lovette
Kingsport
Health Department
Charter Members List For Local Clublen
The document lists charter members of a local club including Sam H. Anderson W. M. Bennett Carnot J. Bennett A. I. Brady and many others along with ladies such as Lola Anderson and May Williamson. The names reflect a broad membership including families and multiple spellings of surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Club
Sam H. Anderson
W. M. Bennett
Carnot J. Bennett
A. I. Brady
A. D. Brockman, Co. &. Brooks
Ben. M. Brown
F. J. Brownell
George E. Burbage
L. A. Cadmus
G. A. Caldwell
J. H. Connelly
J. B. Dennis
J. W. Dobyns
S. F. Dobyns
Allen Dryden
K. W. Koeniger
S. K. Lindsay
G. C. McNaughton
T. J. May
J. A. Miller
C. C. Miller
S. C. Minnich
J. B. Nall
D. R. Pierce
S. P. Platt
F. F. Shetterly
H. J. Shivell
J. C. Stone
W. C
W. ©. Stone
J. H. Thickens
J. F. White
P. S. Wilcox
H. C. Williamson
May E. Wiliamson
Kingsport Concert Band Ready for Tonight's Event
Final rehearsal completed in city hall as Kingsport Concert Band prepares for evening concert at Central High School auditorium at 8 15. Rev H Grady Davis praises progress while listing the band’s personnel and noting 25 and 50 cent admission with proceeds to fund uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport
Central High School
H. Grady Davis
William Lehman
H. C. Gamber
Paul Slaughter
Charles Hale
H. C. Webb
Charles Palmer
Guy Devault
Hendrickson
A. G. Gustwick
Systematic Girl Clerk Tells It to Unk Sam
New York report details a stenographer who kept meticulous records of every purchase in 1920 to justify tax returns. She listed each taxed item with times and stores, noting a toothpaste purchase at 3:30 pm December 24 1920 and even attaching the tax stamp. She did not list theater or movie tickets, explaining she did not need to buy them due to having many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William H. Edwards
Internal Revenue
Custom House
Syndicate
Picture of Kingsport On Magazine Cover
Kingsport is showcased on the March cover of the American City Magazine with an aerial view over the main square. The caption notes air photographs provide a strong basis for city planning maps and this two color duplicate image was previously on display locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport
American City Magazine
Tenn
Warsaw to get RCA built radio station in Poland
RCA will build a high power radio tower at Warsaw under a Polish government contract costing between 2 and 3 million dollars. The plant at General Electric will manufacture the wireless apparatus. The project aims to improve direct communication with America and reduce censorship and delays. D C Prince, GE engineer, returned from Poland after discussing plans with officials.
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Warsaw
Poland
Radio Corporation of America
General Electric Company
Radio Company
America
Europe
France
Great Britain
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Germany
San Francisco
Honolulu
Japan
D. C. Prince
New Bank Here to Open Tomorrow in Kingsport
Kingsport introduces Interstate Trust and Savings Bank with a 9 am opening at the Stone building Five Points. States banker H C Crumley approves charter by laws and minutes and cashier Capt L R Warriner bonds. Grand opening features gold coin prizes and souvenirs for ladies. capital stock $25 000 across 63 stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Crumley
Nashville
State Bank Examiner
Kingsport
L. R. Warriner
Casualty Company
Bank
Lincoln Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday Afternoon
Lincoln Auxiliary Parent Teachers Association schedules its next meeting at the school Tuesday at 3 p.m. An Easter program and notable speakers are planned. An executive committee session met at Mrs. M. J. McCarthy’s home to review accomplishments and encourage continued parental support. A classroom with the most representation will receive a picture, with other gifts for grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Auxiliary
Parent-Teachers’ Association
M. J. McCarthy
Walden Guilty of Manslaughter in Dance Hall Killing
A Grady county farmer Albert Walden was found guilty of manslaughter for killing fellow farmer Raymond Walker at a dance on December 17 of the previous year. The jury recommended a sentence between 12 and 15 years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Albert Walden
Grady County
Raymond Walker
Waldden
Tennessee urges pre‑season screens for food establishments
The Tennessee state food and drug department warns proprietors to install screens by April 1 as the fly season begins. Commissioner J D Frazier emphasizes earlier preparation to prevent infestations and potential disease spread, noting a mild winter could bring earlier, more numerous flies and pledges enforcement if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee State Food and Drug Department
J. D. Frazier
Tennessee
Examinations Set for May 20 and 21
Sullivan County announces state teacher examinations on May 20 and 21. County Superintendent J. C. Akard states elementary school term lasts seven and a half months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
J. C. Akard
New Members Added To Automobile Club
The spring weather spurs activity as four new members join City Judge Smiths Automobile Club this week. New inductees are P. R. Stone oR Church Worley Butler and K. W. Koeniger with a 3.50 initiation fee. Police court week records show The Old Tapers Union stirred by spring. P. M. Hutchins fined 50 dollars and costs for whiskey possession. Robert Jackson colored convicted on same charge and fined 28.50. Hutchins also fined 50 dollars and costs for carrying arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Automobile Club
P. R. Stone
Church
Worley Butler
K. W. Koeniger
Tapers’ Union
P. M. Hutchins
Robert Jackson
Kronstadt Surrenders to Soviet Forces
Kronstadt has surrendered to the Soviets. The revolutionary committee arrives in Finland with 800 soldiers. Before retreating, the revolutionaries destroyed the warships Petropavlovsk and Sebastopol. General Roslovski also arrives in Finland.
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Helsingfors
Kronstadt
Revolutionary Committee of
Arived
Finland
Petropavlovsk
Sebastopol
Roslovski
Buckner Speaks in Tennessee Schools
A. G. Buckner of Nashville, director of oral hygiene in Tennessee, gave brief talks at all local schools Wednesday era illustrating dental health importance and community outreach by state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Buckner
Nashville
State of
Tennessee
Swiped airship found near Marion Junction
The air ship stolen in Pensacola two weeks ago has been found by citizens near Marion Junction, near Selma Alabama.
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Selma
Ala
Pensacola
Marion Junction
Here
Sunday Services in City Churches
Sunday services listed for city churches at St. Dominic Catholic Church. Mass at 9 a.m. on the first and third Sundays each month in the chapel over May's Market on Main Street. Rev W P McIntyre O P serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Dominic
W. P. McIntyre
O.P
Main Street
Holy Trinity Lutheran Services This Week
Holy Trinity Lutheran on Broad and Sevier Streets lists H Grady Davis as pastor with Sunday school at 10 am and service at 11 am Vespers at 730 pm Lenten service Wednesday at pm.
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Broad and
Sevier Streets
H. Grady Davis
Sunday Services Led by Billy Sunday Club at Presby
The First Presbyterian invites all to Sunday school at 10 a m and both morning and evening services conducted by the Billy Sunday Club of Bristol. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Robert King
Billy Sunday Club of
Bristol
Pastor H L Paterson Bible School Schedule
H L Paterson conducts church activities with Bible school at 10 a m under J M Hamlett as superintendent. Morning services at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Night services at 7 p m. Strangers welcome.
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H. L. Paterson
Bible
J. M. Hamlett
Christian Endeavor
Strangers
First Methodist Episcopal Church Services Note
The notice lists E. O. Woodyard as pastor with services at the Gaiety Theater. Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J Roy Pyle, morning worship at 11 with the message Jesus Declares Kingship. Epworth League at 6 30 p m on Jacob's Promissory Note. Preaching at 730 on Gods Care for Us. You are invited to worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal
E. O. Woodyard
J. Roy Pyle
Jesus
Epworth League
Jacob
Broad Street Methodist Church Notices
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with W C Crockett as superintendent Morning service at 11 o clock Evening service at 7 50 with Dr Jo French president of Emory and Henry College preaching Junior League at 3 p m Senior and Intermediate League at 6 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Crockett
Jo French
Emory and Henry College
First Baptist S B Ogle Pastor Weekly Service Schedule
Sunday school 9 45 am with T R Bandy superintendent. Worship 11 am with Doxology and hymns 354 349. Readings Matt 10 30 37 Acts 17. Evening service 8 pm with hymn 284 263. Solo by Miss Lady Ruth Ogle. Sermons The Good Samaritan and Dear Old Pal of Mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Ogle
T. R. Bandy
the Good Samaritan
B. Y. By. Gees
Old Pal
Lady Ruth Ogle
Pal
New Kingsport manager addresses eager Magic City fans
Harold Irelan was introduced at a YMCA pep meeting with 75 to 100 Kingsport residents. L. H. Kidd outlined cheap admission and a 5 pm start as plans unfold for a two pennant season opening May 16, with park construction underway and three players pledged, including Coveleskie and Hilton from the Charlotte club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Irelan
Kingsport
Magic City
Irelan
L. H. Kidd
S. K. Lindsay
Arthur Miller
Tennessee Eastman Corporation
Kidd
Ropshaw
Charlotte
Greeneville
Coveleskie
Hilton
Stanley Coveleskie
Harry Coveleskie
Cleveland
Detroit
Bill Dubbs
Dubbs
Dobbs
Chattanooga
Mr. Lindsay
I. M. Fuller
Wireless Vaudeville Broadcast From Ossining Stage
A wireless vaudeville show was staged at Robert F. Gowen’s home in Ossining New York with Dr Lee De Forest and guests listening. Audiences across seven states heard songs by Rosetta and Vivian Duncan and the Tip Top song review. Charles Wagner's orchestra and Frank Sangster contributed routines with Gowen directing and Lounsberry operating the radio system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Radio Laboratory
Chicago
Princeton University
Rosetta
Vivian Duncan
Fred Stone
J. A. Manning
Salem, Ohio
Charles Candler
St. Mary’s Ohio
Naval Research Laboratories
Washington
John Clayton
Little Rock
Ark
William R. Seigle
Mamaroneck
L. Cockaday
Bailey Avenue
New York
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State
Kngsport
Rev
Sam
P. S. Burns
Patrick S. Burns
Providence
Winifredian
Menapier
Schenectady
N. Y
New Brunswick
Interstate Trust and Savings
Walden Sentenced
State Commission
Buckner
Broad Street
Thomas Priddy
First Baptist
Y. M
C. A
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