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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1925
Page
3
A fire around midnight Friday damaged a five room residence on Dale street owned by Henry Russell with an estimated 600 dollars in damage. The origin appeared to be a side bedroom but the cause is not known. Firefighters faced little interference due to cold night conditions.
Today will be Communion Sunday at the first Presbyterian church. Regular Sunday school precedes preaching at 11 a.m by Rev. Thomas PF. Division on the subject of Pride. After the sermon the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. At 7 30 p m the pastor will preach on The Measure of Love.
Alfred L Buffat aged 17 son of W E Buffat city engineer sustained painful injury to the wrist this morning while attempting to crank a Ford automobile. The crank struck his arm and an X ray showed a severe bruise and possible fracture.
The Jackson school notes 381 enrollment for the first month with 307 boys and 274 girls and 312 present. Attendance peaks include Miss Morton’s class at 92.5 percent and perfect records for several students. Reports cover class rosters, tardies, visits to homes by teachers, sports and art projects, recent transfers, illness-related absences, and upcoming programs led by grades GA and 6A.
Lincoln School notes show several pupils receiving first and second honors in arithmetic while others achieved perfect attendance and high reading and spelling chart milestones. Teachers report improved attendance in 5B and 4A 3A groups, with illness absences and new pupils joining classes.
The September bulletin notes students in 2B and 1A 1B and 5B sharing health rotes, toothbrush savings efforts, and classroom activities. Miss Sparks Miss Morris Miss Vines list pupil achievements and pending improvements like a new second grade room for desks.
A Times classifieds notice highlights how want ads link sellers with bargain seekers in a bustling market. The brief emphasizes quick responses, clear terms, and mobility of goods through local exchanges.
City crews began grading Tennessee street from Dale to Boone yesterday in preparation for paving. Four to five days are needed to finish grading, then storm and sanitary sewers will be laid and the street paved. Sidewalks on both sides will follow, ending the city paving program for the summer.
The American Legion plans a Monday night meeting at Harmmond Post Community rooms to discuss the annual Legion Block Party and related activities. Commander George Hilliard returns from Omaha after attending the national convention and will report on proceedings.
Esport Business Men's Club plans regular gathering Monday at 8 PM in the Community Hall. HB Poarch announces after a two month gap, urging full attendance to discuss several important matters.
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