19 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1946
Page
1
A local writer recalls pressing for the Pineville Middlesboro road in 1939 and argues that resurfacing Ball County streets now will prevent higher costs later. He notes past debates secured rights of way and asserts no personal interest, only service to the community.
Local society notes record visits and travels among residents including Mrs. Banner and family in Carbondale, Major Halsey in transit toward Fort McClellan, and numerous calls on relatives in Appalachia Madisonville and Knoxville. News pages mention church groups, upcoming picnics, school events with the Jonesville High School band and their tour, along with births, hospitality, and weekend trips to Massanetta Caverns and Natural Bridge.
Sally returns to her room to find Margaret Adams gossiping about her engagement with Jim Hallock. Dora spoils the news, Aunt Clem hints at rules, and Sally confides with Doctor Willoughby who believes Sally and Jim will be happy together. Sally seeks rest as tensions rise and more questions linger.
A string of local events described includes a Thursday meeting of women’s groups planning youth programs, a July 14 buffet honoring Mr and Mrs Joseph N Cridlin with attendees from nearby towns, and the marriage of Miss Gladys Watson to Hugh T Anderson at the Pennington Gap Methodist parsonage. The article notes post ceremony plans for travel and residence in Jonesville and lists community members, hosts, and guests.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments. It touts a herbal formula said to ease pains and frequent urination, urging readers to request a free sample and to contact a department by mail for more information.
In a breezy Washington scene July 19, James G. Patton of the National Farmers Union held an informal press conference that surprised reporters by arriving to them rather than the other way around. Patton argued relations with President Truman were undefined, likening it to a rash promise without a license, while reporters grilled him on printability and farm policy.
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