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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
4
The Dermott News lists G. E. Kinney as publisher and proprietor. It is published weekly in Dermott Arkansas with subscription at $1.50 per year. Office phone 9 and residence 121 are provided. paper entered as second class mail matter February 9, 1911 under the act of Congress of March 1, 1879.
Arkansas marks the hundredth anniversary of statehood with a statewide celebration November 17 to 22 in the capitol city. A $75,000 fund, half from Pulaski county, supports the event. Citizens may win a $25 prize by submitting the best advertising slogan for the Centennial. Entries due July 20. up to six words each. send to Centennial Slogan Box 648 Little Rock Ark.
The Pastor's Aid Society gathered at the home of Mrs. R L Woolfolk with full attendance last Wednesday. After assigning summer homework and handling business, members enjoyed peach ice cream during social time. Several members will be away during the summer, and the group voted to suspend meetings until September 17th.
A sermon warns against ingratitude and praises regular worship. It questions weekly blessings versus neglect and urges turning over a new leaf, inviting all to Dermott's Presbyterian Church with Bible study at 9:45 and an 8:30 p.m. evening service led by Pastor Mr. Lyle Gillham.
The Baptist church announces Sunday services starting with Sunday School at 10 o’clock led by superintendent R W Baxter. It invites all ages to attend and promises profit from morning worship and preaching. The pastor preaches at both hours with morning subject What Would I Do If I Were the Devil and an evangelistic evening service.
Chas Measel presides at 7 15 PM. An excellent program is promised. Ladies Aid meets Monday at 3 PM. Midweek prayer service Wednesday at 8 15 PM. Public and visitors invited to all services. T H Jordan, Pastor.
A large crowd gathered at the Dermott Presbyterian church on Sunday night for a farewell service honoring Rev. J. C. Crenshaw who, with his family, leaves Dermott on July 16 for China. The event featured a special musical program and addresses by Revs. N. Smylie, William A. Rolle, and Crenshaw. Crenshaw returns to his former parish before his ministerial mission in China, and friends wish him and his family well in their new home.
Rev J Crawford Crenshaw preaches at 11 am and Rev W P Whaley presiding elder at 8 pm. The Quarterly Conference follows the night service. All official members urged to attend. S C Dean, Pastor.
Entertained guests included Miss Nannye Jane Bailey of Birmingham Alabama. A book contest produced winner Ruth Dean and high scores by Mary Dean and Daisy Belle Neal. Music, games, and an ice course closed the informal gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gillham with other attendees listed.
The defendant Frank Shavers is warned to appear in Chicot Chancery Court within thirty days and answer the complaint of Phoebe Shavers. Witness the clerk's seal dated June 17, 1919. Abner Gaines, Clerk. D Crenshaw, Attorney for Pitt. June 26, 1941.
Physicians and midwives must report all births and deaths and contagious diseases. The Bureau of Vital Statistics requires accurate records. Report births and deaths to Mrs. J. F. DeLaney and contagious diseases to Dr. J. A. Thompson.
One dark bay horse about 7 maybe. Three white feet and white facial markings with a small white spot in one eye. Has been missing for several weeks. Liberal reward for information or return to J A Glosup at Dermott.
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