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Kingsport Times from Kingsport, Tennessee • 3

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Kingsport Timesi
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Kingsport, Tennessee
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I THE KINGSPORT TIMES KINGSPORT TENNESSEE rrrr THURSDAY JULY 9 1931 PAGE THRSH I 1 i KINGSPORT BRICK PLANT IS OPERATING HALF TIME BASIS THE OLD HOME TOWN Stanley I Store Hours Saturday 8:30 A Until 9:30 About 120 Men Given Three Days a Week Employment As Plant Resumes MRS DEVAULT DIES AT AGE 88 Known Resident of Rock Springs to Be Buried Tomorrow The Kingsport unit of the General Shale Products Company which employs about 120 men now operating full capacity three days a week The daily capacity of the plant is 120000 brick The plant began operation Monday morning and will continue on the present plan until business conditions call for an increase or decrease This is one of the oldest plants in Kingsport having started operation about 21 years ago Until the past two years the plant was operating regularly While the exact status of the operation is problematical the present operation furnishes half time employment for about 120 men All old employes were given Mrs and Rock Death was of church with Melvina Devault 88 grandmother of Milton Mortos Charlton Devault all of Kingsport died at her home at Springs tdday at 8:10 a following a lingering illness was due to a complication of diseases Mrs Devault one of the oldest residents the Rock Springs section Funeral services will be conducted from the Rock Springs tomorrow at 2:30 Rev Harold Davis in charge Interment will be in a nearby cemetery Pall bearers and flower bearers will be selected from friends Mrs Devault was a member of the Southern Methodist church and had been active in all phases of religious work until illness prevented She was known as a woman of high Christian character and was well liked in the community in which she resided She had resided in the Rock Springs section practically all of her life and always had been active in community work Surviving are four sons: Devault Emory Va Devault London Ind and Devault both of Rock Springs Her husband preceded her to the grave a number of years ago HEARING FOR POOL IS AGAIN DELAYED -f 168 Golf Ball Mens Work Pants John Bishop Victim of Shot Is Unable to Attend Hearing Postponed Week The preliminary hearing of Pool set for yesterday at 2:00 was continued by Justice of the Peace A Hawk until Wednesday at 2:00 p-m Attorneys for the state- asked for continuance on the ground that John Bishop was unable to attend court Pool is charged with felonious as sault with intent to kill in connexion with the shooting of Bishop at Pools store near Blooming dale Thursday July 2 The defendant is at liberty having posted a $2500 appearance bond 4-Ball Croquet Set: Were the Only Ones Offering This New Size 168 Ball at Genuine Moleskin Cloth! For Hen who want value saving A $150 Value at About the' Price of a Toy Imitation scon CIRCUIT COURT TO OPEN TRAFFIC ROUTED OVER NEW ROAD for YOUTH CUT AS AUTOS COLLIDE $100 Of seasoned hardwood and 1 a ion size Instructions included $100 Black and gray striped! Set-on waist-oand rip-proof pockets Made by a tionally Tennessee Link of Road to Gate City Thrown Open To Traffic Yesterday l5 manufacturer Long in distance! 3 Ralph Lee 17 Injured as Truck and Car Collide at Dale and Tennessee 3 Score Years Between Bride and Her Spouse (Special to The Times) GATE CITY July 9 Just a mere three score years separated the ages of a couple which applied for a marriage license here today The license were immediately granted and the ceremony followed in the county court clerks office with Rev Ely officiating John Gilliam Wise county gave his age as 82 His stride wAs sturdy His shoulders were straight and his eyes as clear as those of his 22 year old bride Etta Laney also of Wise county Mr Gilliam is well known throughout Scott county He is a lumber dealer of Wise SMirttG anmdl SEaoirtts $169 Broadcloth Shorts elastic in waist knitted Shirts a real values Court Turns in Fines $37325 for 2nd Quarter Justice of the Peace A Hawk turned $37325 in fines in to the county court at the session Monday This amount was collected in fines from April 1 to July 1 This amount does not include any costs but only the fines assessed The amount turned in by Justice Hawk compares favorably with the usual run of fines in the city magistrates court Grand Jury to Meet Monday Felony Docket to Be Taken Up By Mid Week (Special To The Times) GATE CITY Va July 9 The Scott county circuit court will begin its July term here next week following the grand jury session which will start Monday From all indications the docket will he very light due to the lull in law violations in Scott I during the past 90 days No homicides will be on the felony doct This is the first time I in aViumber of sessions a homi- cide has not featured the regular Scott court session The grand jury will investigate all bills and return verdicts On the return of the true bills the felony docket will be taken up followed by misdemeanors' The court will close with the civil cases The felony docket should be underway by the middle of next week Cliamois Set Genuine Cuban sponge ami large chamois Special Chair bar lc SmooHf )i a U-h Lejuly to" S3u SOS Ralph Lee 17 suffered two serious cuts about the face yesterday at 4 :00 when a Plymouth truck driven by Oscar Carson collided with a Chrysler coupe driven by Jessie Hart at Dale and Tennessee streets Seven stiches were taken in a cut near Lees temple and one stitch in a cut on the nose The truck owned by Five Points- Self Service Store and the coupe owned by Knox King were both badly damaged Young Lee was cut by the flying glass His injuries were treated at the Marsh Clinic and hospital Carson and Hart were not injured The truck was travelling west on Dale while the coupe entered the intersection from Tennessee street The final link of the Appalachian Scenic -Highway from Kingsport to the Scott county line was thrown open to traffic yesterday With the opening of this link the Appalachian highway is now hard surfaced or concrete from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Seaboard This highway is known as Highway- No 23 The link from Kingsport to the Scotf county line is 28 miles Official opening of the road will be celebrated at the Washington-Sulli-van county line Friday July 17 A motorcade of Kingsport Johnson City and Erwin cars left yesterday for Ashland Ky publicizing the highway All towns and cities along the route will be visited The Appalachian Scenic Highway is one of the most important national highways It extends from the Great Lakes through Ohio Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina and South Carolina to the Atlantic seaboard The Tennessee link is mostly concrete with a short stretch of asphalt Full Fashion Hose Pure Silk Service Weight Here Is an Exceptional Value Toyo Panama Hat! The Perfect Summer Exceptionally Low Priced Porto Rican Gowns Of Hand Trimmed Nainsook Applique and Embroidery $2 4J92 car tallied with description of the one stolen from Bristol It will be turned over to the Bristol Tenn police force Negro High School Contract to Be Let 79: French heel toe guard merger ized foot Grays and i black Universally be-coming! Moulded crown moderJ ate size brim Colorful bands Pre shrunk full length Neck is piped armhole hand hemmed I sizes A A Taylor Jr to be Guest at Big Fox Chase (Special to The Times) DANDRIDGE Tenn July 8 Contract for the construction of the new Jefferson city negro high school will be let here this afternoon Julius Rosenwald Chicago philanthropist donated $13500 fqr the erection of the structure It will be of brick concrete and steel construction The program will include a fox chase in the afternoon Taylor will act as judge in deciding the best pair of hounds best single hound best string instrument player best set of players and other events that will fill the day with activities ILaaBneo UDiress Slhioes Car Stolen From Street in Early Morning Hours A green Chevrolet sedan 1928 property of Joe Fletcher was stolen from Market street about 12:30 a today The car carried Tennessee license plates 30-418 The motor number is 293312 Mr Fletcher was working in the Clinchfield Drug Store Stolen Truck Found Parked in Kingsport Kid Patent Blondes One-strap pump or' tie A special purchase for this sale (Special To The Times) GATE CITY July 9 Fox hunters of immediate sections in the three surrounding states will stage one of their greatest celebrations at Nickelsville 15 miles northwest Saturday A A Taylor Jr will be the guest of honor? and one of the judges He is the son of Alf Taylor former governor of Tennessee and popularly known as The Sage of Happy Valley Julius Rosenwald is the same man who contributed the fund for the special health work in Sullivan county This work has been in progress in Kingsport for some time Official Bail for playgrounds Horsehide cover Seams Tackle Box -tray 3 large 1 fi small otnimrt merits (By The Associated Press) SWARTHMORE Pa 1 Toms cabin has been knocked down for seventy cents It was bid in by an inn keeper who bought it for dining room atmosphere at an auction of chautauqua stage props A Chevrolet truck 1928 model stolen in Bristol last night was and had his car parked on Mar-(found parked on Sullivan street kef- 'at Five Points this morning The Window Awnings! Others for These! Wards Price Saves You Mattress Special Whore Can You Buy This Inner Spring for Less than $20? ass CONCERT PROGRAM PLANNED TONIGHT $1285 50c 3-Drawer Dresser! Perfect for Summer Cottages At Our Lowest Price Ever! $995 Attract ive walnut finish! Sturdy con-s ie i Roomy eekEmid eadilmeirs White duck with wide wov- en fast color tan stripe Extend 30 inches Dobestry covered At less than others ask for inferior mattresses AT Bys EDirecc SMnrtts Jo Fired Jofiimomi Fancy Pattern fast color shirts Formerly priced at 89c Priced for this sale at Bath Htool color enameled finish on sfeel Black rubber top Dlll'O lNlllfttl v-P pint can Sive ra new For furniture Dresses Reduced Shoe News Summer SUks Marillyn Crepes Friday and Saturday QQ the yard The regular price is $195 Kingsport Band to Play at Band Stand at 8:00 Much Interest Shown The regular weekly program of the Kingsport Concert Band will be presented from the band stand at Center and Commerce streets this evening at 8:00 Much interest has been- manifested in past concerts and large crowds have been in attendance on each occasion Diretor Witt has prepared an excellent program for the occasion The Program Battle Royal March Jewel Narcissus Overture Schle-pegrell Down South American sketch Myddleton Little Spanish Dancer Fox Trot Seymour and Wayne Old Home Down on the Farm Harlow Baritone solo with variations soloist Paul Hendrickson Old Chestnuts Old Time Waltz Lake Sir Galahad March King La Feria Spanish Suite Lacome Suite in three parts Colonel Bogey'' March Alford Carolina Moon Waltz Davis The Kings Horses Fox Trot Gay Gray ham The Conqueror March Teike BE WISE CHOOSE RIVERSIDE TIRES And Enjoy Your Vacation FREE MOUNTING SERVICE LISTEN IN ON STATION WLW CINCINNATI TO WARDS $10000 RADIO CONTEST All $1675 Summer Dresses Friday and Saturday All Florsheim Shoes at two very special or and QC prices 00 yOOJ 39-inch All-Silk Washable Flat Crepe 7Q the yard A beautiful showing of $885 and $1075 Dresses your choice $700 Your choice of any Enna Jettick white oxford C4 dfl or'pmt'P The regular price is $600 Printed Chiffons and Shantungs regular at $169 the yard $100 They include chiffons shantungs and crepes and are all new The Friendliest Store in Town 247 Broad St Phone 311 Kingsport Tenn JL ita.

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