Kingsport Christian Church Welcomes New Pastor
The Kingsport Christian Church reports welcome progress under Rev. A. M. Fox from Cleveland. A Bible school attendance contest aims to raise Sunday school average to 200, with Red and Blue sides led by local leaders. The plan emphasizes social features and recruiting new members to boost church life.
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Kingsport
J. M. Morton
Shelburnd Ferguson
Shelburnd Ferguson Was Selected To Act As Captain of the “Reds
L. S. Scummers
Blues
Christian Sunday School
Christian Church School
Rotary Club Meeting Time Moved To Tuesday At Borden Mills
Kingsport Rotary Club changes this week’s regular meeting from Wednesday noon to Tuesday at 12 10. The gathering will be at Borden Mills with Bertram H Borden delivering the program. After lunch, Rotarians will tour the Borden Mills plant and members are urged to attend.
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Kingsport Rotary Club
Borden Mills
Tom J. Johnston
Bertram H. Borden
Borden
Continent Known to Many Sailors Before Year 1492
Washington historians challenge the idea that Columbus discovered America. The article notes Norse and possible Irish precedents, Danish and Portuguese runners to Newfoundland in 1472, Cabot’s 1497 mainland discovery, and pinpoints Columbus’ 1477 Bristol visit. It cites Pinzon as a crew member and questions the discoverer label.
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John Cabot
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Atlantic
America
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Bristol
England
Iceland
Didrick Pining
Pining
Pinzon
Brazil
Columbus Rediscovered New World, Historians Claim Arabic Links
Historians argue Columbus did not discover America but rediscovered a long existing web of trade between Aztec Mayan regions and Africa and Asia. They cite ancient cargo reports and insights from Spanish archival material. The discussion notes Columbus popularized the land in Europe and that the Duke of Alba confirmed prior knowledge of the new world from prior sailors.
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Mexico
Central America
Europe
Columbus
America
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Duke of
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Columbus Log Describes First Sight of Land in 1492
The excerpt from Columbus's official log recounts the October 11 1492 moment when land was sighted during the voyage to the New World. The Pinta, Nina, and Santa Maria records describe signs of land including birds, plants and stalks. Rodrigo de Triana aboard the Nina is named as the first to glimpse land while Columbus confirms the sight from the quarterdeck.
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The
New World
Christopher Columbus
Rodrigo de Triana
Nina
Columbus
Pero Jutierrez
Rodrigo Sanchez
Segovia
Columbus Watches For Land As Crew Sees Guanahani Island
On October 11 1492 Columbus ordered a strict lookout for land with a promise of a silken jacket to the first discoverer and the king and queen’s ten thousand maravedis annuity. At 2 am on October 12 land was sighted two leagues away near a Lucayan island Guanahani.
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Columbus
Guanahani
World's Bravest Men Face Dangers In S-51 Salvage
Divers strive to raise the wrecked submarine S-51 off Block Island amid frigid 40 degree waters. Two divers escaped serious harm as cold, waves, and sharks thwart rescue attempts while engineers weigh air, time, and buoyancy against the perilous depths.
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New London
Conn
Block Island
Sherman Meredith Claimed by Death
Sherman Rutherford Meredith, 23, of this city, died at home this morning after about eight days of illness. He had been in ill health for over a year but was able to be up much of the time. A member of the First Christian church, he will be interred in the city cemetery after funeral services at the Christian church tomorrow at 3 PM conducted by Rev. William P. Walker. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs W O Meredith and two sisters Mrs Pearl Kite of Statesville NC and Marcel Meredith. Pallbearers include Fred King, D Johnson, William Trimble, Silas Perry, Will Phillips, Thomas Thompson, Edgar Thompson, and Irvin Epperson.
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Sherman Rutherford Crester Meredith
W. O. Meredith
Meredith
First Christian Church
Christian Church
William P. Walker
Pearl Kite
Statesvile
N. C
Marcel Meredith
Fred King
D. Johnson
William Trimble
Silas_ Perry
Will Phillips
Thomas Thompson
Edgar Thompson
Irvin Epperson
Hammond Post 3 American Legion Meets Tonight
Hammond Post No 3 of the American Legion calls a 7 30 PM meeting at the Community Y to discuss several important matters including the annual Legion Block Party Commander George Hilliard returns from the Omaha Legion convention and will report on activities there. A strong turnout is hoped.
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Hammond Post No. 3
The
American Legion
George Hilliard
Legion
Omaha
Neb
Revival at First Baptist Church Closes After Two Week Event
Evangelists T C Crume and Hughes led a two week revival at First Baptist Church. Crume preached on Christ’s coming and signs including the Jews in Jerusalem, wars, famines, and earthquakes. About 80 conversions were reported. Hughes’ singing was praised.
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God
Jesus
Dr. Crume
Hughes
Kingsport Business Men's Club Meeting Tonight At Eight
The Kingsport Business Men's Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Y tonight at 8 o'clock. Members are urged to attend to discuss important issues since the last August gathering. Secretary H. H. Poarch notes much current business requiring members' attention.
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Kingsport Business Men’s Club
H. H. Poarch
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