01 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
1
Local notice outlines Hy Warrior and Hy Mail advance rates for Middlesboro county Ky Lee County and Claiboros County Teun. Annual rate six dollars with quarterly six month and monthly options. outside area four dollars per year with one month option of seventy six cents.
The Heanor correspondent reports a lively community event featuring Lena Shiney Perevan, Kenneth Dutherland, and many locals. Aimed at children, the program included moving pictures, story hours, and varied tales to foster reading and imagination, with parents and clubs like Woran's Club observing and supporting the activity.
Miss Mari Lou Brown hosts J Fowler of Camp Lejeune as Pruden and surrounding towns recall a busy weekend. Various students and families from Pruden, Lafollette, Cumberland College, and nearby areas were noted visiting relatives, attending events, and traveling to Knoxville Lincoln Memorial University and other locales during a crowded weekend. community clubs and local gatherings are mentioned along with a home fire incident and shopping trips.
During the dinner hour the program featured Will Hoe leading group singing and readings by Mrs Iva Mae Berry and Mrs C Hinkaman. A quartet with four members performed wartime numbers while stunts and a faculty quitel, a team member’s sly show, a quiz and other novelties entertained about seventy people. Janet Illingsley dedicated a number to Mr Campbell and Dr Marvin Adams closed with a brief message of appreciation. Mrs Lee Sharpe, and Walter Sharpe led the Brown Gaian and Yoroll Union groups.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses prayer as a universal practice, noting believers who lift hands in supplication. The text references 1 Timothy and emphasizes faith directing prayer without wrath or doubt, highlighting belief as the key to access God.
The piece argues that four recent actions signaling a tougher U S stance toward Russia include Trieste back to Italy, no ERP if a Communist government wins, leaving the American zone in Germany under Army supervision, and forceful reception of Allied troops in Berlin. It rejects warmongering and frames shifts as focusing diplomacy and defense toward peace and prevention of war.
The Daly News reports an open letter claiming a veteran in a wheelchair was told to leave the Mauring Theatre unless he moved seats. Theatre staff deny the accusation, noting accommodations for disabled patrons and wheelchair access through side doors, and urge readers to avoid misinformed complaints.
The City of Middlesboro Kentucky seals affixed this morning by Mayor W K Evans in the year 1948. The formal act marks the official authentication of city documents and symbols tied to local governance.
Fragments suggest a community or theater group discussion about collaboration and stage work. The readable text references a theater, local effort, and collective input, indicating ongoing planning or rehearsal. No clear dates or names are present in the fragment.
Fragmentary report shows concern over theatre staff assisting an elderly patron in a wheelchair while criticizing perceived indifference. The piece reflects community reaction to accessibility and care in the venue, with mentions of a caregiver’s interactions and a request for better support for disabled attendees.
The Brown and the Lions of the Baptist Training Union hosted a dine and informal reception for Middesboro School basketball team captains and monitors. Tables featured yellow and white colors with centerpiece arrangements of utensils and stationary items.
Daily feature times show GONE WITH THE WIND starting at 12:00, 4:03, and 8:06. Starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, with showings listed for March 39 to 41 and April 1.
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