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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
2
Ministers from eight Southeast Arkansas counties join with farmers and tractor men to address common concerns. Open to the public, events run Thursday evening through Friday in local churches led by John L. Hunter, state secretary of the YMCA, with notable speakers outlining religious and community cooperation goals.
The American Red Cross notes a meeting of the Executive Committee at Chapter Head Quarters to form the committee on Nursing Activities in Chicot County. Names include Mrs Kimple Dermott as chair, Mrs Sime Lake Village as assistant, Dr W W Basterling Dermott as secretary, and several other representatives. The first Red Cross Magazine issue arrives in April. next executive meeting is in Dermott on the first Tuesday in June.
Mrs KR Lawhon died at her home Thursday morning after a brief illness, apparently from poisoning. Her body was taken to Jackson, Mississippi for burial. She leaves a husband and three small children. Also noted: Higgins died Friday at home after illness, born in Drew County many years ago. He leaves a wife, two children, and both parents. Funeral services were conducted by Rev SU Vyeun.
Chicot Chancery Court issue orders in the Der mott Arkansas case. Abner Gaines commissioner will publicly sell May 10 1919 at the Lake Village courthouse front door property described as lot eight in block eight of Holland's addition to Der mott according to plat on file. Cash terms. April 16 1919. Oranabowe Shlicitor for Piaintut.
The hearing on the viewers report for the Little Chek Drainage District in Chicot County Arkansas has been postponed and rescheduled to Monday May 5 1919. All affected residents are warned to appear and present grievances in court. E P Toney County Judge.
Epworth League plans a Sunday program led by Leonard Evans with a scripture lesson from Matt IX 85.35 and a talk on the value of a life. Miss Bessie Morris sings, Ruby Harrison performs a vocal solo, and Miss Helen Blanks speaks on the work of women. Topics discuss obligations to laboring classes and helping workers and children. Benediction to close.
A fragment listing song titles and talks within a Christian Endeavor program. Items include Christianity and the Toilers of America, Church’s Motive in Helping the Poor, How Can We Fortify Sympathy for the Working Man, Honest Toil Acts, The Church Work With the Immigrant, with attributions to Mrs Tommie Hutchinson John Howard Mercer Bennett and several others.
The column lists multiple visits and travels among African American residents including Thyrd Adamis of Parkdale Dermott visitors Patsy Dukes in Little Rock, Francia Jones in Ft Smith visiting Malinda Clifton, and Rev and Mrs G A Anderson at Warren. It notes a local social club formation, a farewell trip for Mrs Huthe Douglass to Pine Bluff, and plans for Mrs Mamie Miller and Mrs Willie Royer to visit Colima. It also mentions a closing school event near Gourd and a wedding at the home of Mr George Pocellass and Miss Emma Nichardse with Rev Lote Mitchell officiating.
A notice indicates a reward offer related to paint and paper line and mentions Preston Davie or Davia. It states willingness to assist and to provide maintenance and paper on hand. The notice references a white wash machine and identifies service readiness.
Mrs Dupree died at her Dermott home last Friday April 1st at age 68. A prominent local colored resident who came from Little Rock 25 years ago leaves husband son Jim Holland of Pine Bluff and granddaughters Lucille and Dorrie Dupres. Funeral at Holland Chapel Saturday led by Pastor Lee Mitchel. Body shipped to Little Rock for burial.
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