Dermott News Postal Details Mentioned
The Dermott News notes it is entered as second class mail matter at the Dermott Arkansas post office on February 9, 111 under the 1879 act.
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
4
The Dermott News notes it is entered as second class mail matter at the Dermott Arkansas post office on February 9, 111 under the 1879 act.
The House and Senate overrode the president's veto by a two thirds majority to repeal the daylight savings law. The measure becomes effective when clocks revert to standard time on the last Sunday in October amid local unpopularity and wartime history.
Prospective and receptive candidates for Governor continue to appear on the political horizon. Among the twenty or so named, five are avowed: Tom J. Terral Tom C. McRae George R. Haynie R F Milwee and Frank M Wells. George A Cole former president of the State Farmers Union is in the Carolinas three years and E P Toney of Lake Village is seriously considering the race. A brief boom for Col Joe Harris of Monticello was checked before gaining steam.
The Arkansas Centennial draws broad support from progressive interests across the state. Agricultural extension forces, schools, women's groups aiming to raise 2500 for an educational exhibit, commercial organizations, University of Arkansas faculty, State Department of Education field staff, the Profitable Farming Bureau, and the state’s newspapers pledge active promotion amid near uniform backing with two lukewarm exceptions.
The Methodist church firm on a day of fasting and prayer Friday August 29 with revival services at 6:30 am and 7 pm at the church. Mrs. Mattie Anderson leads a women’s service at 3:30 pm with special music. All parishioners invited as prayers rise for the Holy Spirit to come in power. Regular services follow Sunday under Pastor Dean.
Notice states on September 1 1919 at 10 a m the Hudora Special School District board will sell twenty five thousand dollars in bonds maturing in sixteen years at 6 percent interest. Bonds secured by a mortgage on district property. bids must be at par and unconditional. board authorization required. E T Cashion secretary.
About twenty women met at Mrs. Henry Courtney’s home for sewing and a nearly finished quilt. Miss Harrison from Lite Rock spoke on the 75 million dollar Women’s Missionary Unions campaign, detailing work in Southeast Arkansas and Dermott W M A.
Sunday School at 10, R W Baxter superintendent. Pastor preaches at 11 and 7. Morning subject Fruit Bearing. Evening subject How Baptists Work Together. Boy P A meets 7, Ladies Aid 3 Monday, prayer meeting Wednesday. Public and visitors invited to all services.
Former Dermott pastor C. W. Johnson died Thursday in North Carolina. He was buried Sunday at Holly Grove Arkansas. He left a wife and seven children, including Dr. Paul E. Johnson, Frank, Harry, and five daughters Mrs Swann Erickson missionary to Japan, Mrs C H Wooden, Mrs H K Welbourn, Mrs Bert Simon and Eunice Johnson.
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