School Notes Observes Robert E. Lee Birthday
The public school marked Robert E. Lee birthday with a forenoon program of selections. Prof. W. A. Ramsey delivered the address. A large Lee portrait donated by Miss Byrd and her pupils will adorn the library walls. Plans unfold for a May field day and preparations for contests in Pine Bluff and Southeast Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert BE. Lee
W. A. Ramsey
University of Arkansas
Robert E. Lee
Byrd
County Teachers Association Meeting at Lake Village Arkansas
The County Teachers Association schedule lists programs and speakers including topics on successful teaching time wasted in school work proper and improper punishment and athletics in the schoolroom. Speakers include Miss Georgie Pell Owens Mrs Brady Wast Place and Judge Harry K. Cook with remarks by Fr Rhowders and Miss Susan de Wiehe and Miss Elizabeth McMulray.
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Paivne
Penenees
Tiny Biret
Georgie Pell Owens
MaeChesney
W. L Weller
Rhowders
Harry K. Cook
Susan de Wiehe
Elizabeth McMulray
State School Directors to Meet January 29
A meeting of Arkansas school officials will be held in Little Rock on Thursday at 11 a.m. The objective, as stated by Geo B Cook, is to unite directors from all districts to plan and launch an effective campaign to raise public school efficiency and advance the state public school system.
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Amity Atti Ipate
Sintalle
Beromine Conthustistic
Athlene Park Lane
Wulew
Ainul Wal
Arkansas Vn Kual
Little Rock
Atro A
B. Cook
Arkansas School Proctors’ Association
State Board of Eduation
State Department of Publi Instruction
Pressing Public School Problems Highlight Long-Term Needs
The report outlines lasting public school challenges including adequate buildings and equipment, a sufficient teaching force, and long-term planning to ensure quality education. It calls for sustained funding, modernization, and workforce stability to meet future demands.
Sunday at Baptist Church Encourages Active Attendance
The church reports a good Sunday with strong Sunday School turnout and a large morning worship. B Y P U work progresses under Daniel, invites absent youths to return next Sunday at 2 30 PM. Evening topic Hell with Degrees. pastor D W Bolton notes high attention while prayer meetings study Galatians with about six lessons.
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Baptist Church
Daniel
Paul
D. W. Bolton
Trip to Palestine Studied by Baraca Philathea Class
The Baraca Philathea Bible Class discussed a proposed trip to Palestine during Sunday morning services. Two teams compete to reach the destination first with airline travel and attendance credits. Enthusiasm was strong and organizers anticipate activity next Sunday. Everyone is invited to attend Sunday School and join the class.
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Baraca-Philathea Bible
Palestine
Mesers
Scud Daniel
Chas
Amon
Live Wire
Doings at Presbyterian Church Sunday School awards
The Presbyterian Church reports strong Sunday School attendance with about forty scholars rewarded for perfect year attendance by receiving a gold pin. Morning and evening services were well attended. New members Lewis Hardin Fay Hardin Mahl Porter and Kann Ottutt joined. The pastor urged increased Foreign Missions offerings with envelopes distributed. Weekly events include Sunday public worship prayer meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. and teachers meeting Friday at 4 p.m.
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Lewis Hardin
Fay Hardin
Mahle Porter
Kann Otlutt
Ays
Haney
For Sale or Rent Hurds Store and House Property
For sale or rent a Hurds property comprising a store building 24 by 40 feet and a residence with four rooms and hall plus a two room tenant house with a trick chimney. Includes fine water, a good barn, and a large garden. Call or write R Richardson Halley Ark.
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Hurds
R. Richardson Halley
Ark
Measuring Party at Baptist Church Ladies Fundraiser
The Ladies Missionary Society of a Baptist Church will host a Measuring Party at Mrs E P Hawkins home on Tuesday January 27 from 2 30 to 4 30 in the afternoon and into the evening. Guests will be measured for each foot and inch of their height with refreshments served. Everyone is invited.
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E. P. Hawkins
Dangerous Calomel Going Out of Use
A historical piece warns that calomel is dangerous and being removed from sale. It notes its use for liver and stomach ailments by men and children, with claims of harmful side effects and safer remedies. The text references a store and Yale, implying regional sourcing and medical caution.
Among Colored People Met in Dermott
A fraternal meeting of colored members opened in Dermott with Grand Chancellor Henry Asuit presiding. Officers named included Sir Ty J. Walker Excellent Chancellor and Sir Rufus Read Excellent Vice-Chancellor. A Master of Works degree was conferred on about thirty, with a strong literary program and papers read on religious and lodge topics.
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Councj
Ealed
Rth
Henry
Uit
Mothe Dales
Corn Clancelor
Ty J. Walker
Lake Village
Rufus Read
Dermott
G.D. Dukes
W. J. Allen
Worthy Chaparn
Winnot
Wrights
A. W. Walliams
Hort River Lodge
Oakes
Parker
Devaar
Wainibe
Atha
Pal Petutitook
Gaines Tanter
Waller
Mia Mi Parker
Bam
Ehar
Unclear article fragment on local education reform and district costs
Fragmentary report discusses school district upheaval and voter paths amid debates over funding. Names of places and figures are garbled, but references to Athans tobi eyers and several districts hint at a broad restructuring plan. The text mentions cleanups, construction, and cost concerns shaping community sentiment ahead of votes.
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Crete
Vane
Peteral
Harton
Brody
Alby
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