Good Good Roads News Promotes Arkansas Highway Plan
Mayor J A Bennett and Dermott delegation travel to Eureka Springs for a national good roads meeting to outline routes for the Jefferson Lakes to the Gulf Highway. The group supports a Dermott Dermott route via Pine Bluff and Dermott or Fort Smith Texarkana, aiming to secure the highway through Chicot County. Bennett telegram reports progress and pride for Dermott and Chicot County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bennett
Chicot County
Eureka Springs
Arkansas
Jefferson Lakes
Gulf Highway
Harvey Parnell
W. C. Bowden
Dermott Board of Trade
McGehee
Judge Toney
Snell
Herman Carlton
Lake Village
Fort Smith
Texarkana
Little Rock
Pine Bluff
Dermott
Chicot
Bennett
Delegates Appointed by Governor to Southern Sociological Congress
Dr. E. E. Barlow and Henry Bordeaux of this place were appointed by Governor Brough as delegates to the Southern Sociological Congress. The annual session convenes at Blue Ridge, North Carolina, from July 0 to August Std, with Gov. Brough serving as president of this leading public welfare organization in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Barlow
Henry Bordeaux
Brough
Southern Sociological Congress
Blue Ridge
N. C
Congress
South
New Exemption Board Appointments in Chicot County
Following resignations of KR E Alcorn and George Elder J T Freeman and Mayor Snell of Lake Village are appointed members of the Chicot County Exemption Board Dr W W Easterling of Chicot is the ard member Freeman says no plans set but favors meetings at Dermott Lake Village and Eudora for the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. E. Alcorn
George Elder
J. T. Freeman
This Place
Snell
Lake Village
Chicot County
W. W. Easterling
Chicot
Ard
Free Man
Dermott
Eudora
Accommodation Plan Eases County Exam Travel
The proposal aims to shelter examinees by centralizing facilities, reducing the need for individuals from across the county to travel to a single location for testing. It emphasizes efficiency and equitable access for all participants.
Census Counts for Dermott District Students
The USC enumerator reports 195 white boys and 158 white girls of school age, plus 324 colored boys and 204 colored girls, totaling 961. Last year 177 white boys and 158 white girls were enrolled. all girls enrolled, 18 boys not, 181 boys and 123 girls attended regularly. Colored enrollment last year was 282 in public schools with private schools adding more. Baptist Academy had 191 attendees and Dupree Seminary 100.
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Dermott Special School
USC
Baptist Academy
Dupree Seminary
Chicot County Makes Good Showing
In Arkansas Red Cross Campaign final report Chicot County stands well among counties in the state. The section lists Asney Drew Desha Chicot with a $10,000 subscription and notes more counties gave less than ten thousand than more. The state total subscriptions reach $647,434.98.
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Red Cross
Arkansas
Red Cross War Council
Chicot County
Asney
Drew
Desha
Chicot
Presbyterian Church Holds Summer Worship Schedule
The Dermott church invites all to Sunday worship with Bible School at 9 and services at 11 and in the evening. The subject is Pleasing the Rabble and music is highlighted. This is the last Sunday service until September. Pastor invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prybody
Dermott
Jake M. Cook Enlists in National Guard Field Hospital Corps
Jake M. Cook Jr of Fayetteville, a former University of Arkansas student and noted athlete, enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard Field Hospital Corps. He starred at Dermott High School and for Dermott Panto, excelled in football with left toe kicks, and played semi pro baseball since leaving school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Gazette
Cook
Dermott High School
Dermott
Jake M. Cook, Jr
Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
Field
Arkansas National Guard
Taxpayer costs and school district finances dated 1918
A ledger style notice lists public expenditures and balance items for Chicot County and Dermott Special School District including janitors teaching salaries repairs and supplies. The document cites various names such as J M Tullos UC Barnett Suber Adell Anderson and Dermott H&F Co with figures like 12.50 8500.00 68.00 and 218,868 regarding tax receipts and redemptions. The dated line references April 7, 1918 to July 14, 1917 and ends noting a large total distribution or redemption amount.
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Chicot County
Dermott
Commission
Tame
Routh
Viano Renairs
GE Kinney
Wennine
Harnett
Foster
Tullos
Alexander
C Barnett
JM Tatlos
UC Barnett
Orr Hilwe Co
Dermott la 1 Ca
Arthur McDermott
JT Crenshaw
D Stone
Rustory
Harnett Powe Blethe
Eaethie I Suter
Wiching M
A Anders
Conchae
Vickie
Wer Delaney
Arthur McDerigatt
Elwitame
Vol Stee
Cranetreuge
L. Futte
Capial
Rayborn
Drew County
Treas Commission
Dermott S & L Co
J M Tullos
H& T Co
Parker
JM Vickers
Dray
Himel-Ashcroft Co
Ten ae sta Me in Bow Lhe ae an 10 Wier sur Ait
Fragmentary OCR text mentions ten and a measure tied to Bow Lhe and 10 Wier sur Ait. No clear event, names, places, or dates emerge to form a coherent news item or confirm entities.
Dermott News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Moves
Rev Davenport of Warren visited Dermott yesterday while Rev Adams of Grady stayed with Rev Holly on Tuesday. Miss Jessie Thorne of Portland visits Mrs Narciss Glover. Dan Turner moved near Freeman Market and bought a Haynes bicycle.
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D. J. Adams
Grady
Holly
Jessie Thorne
Portland
Narciss Glover
Dan Turner
Freeman Market
Buford Dukes
Little Rock
Patsy Dukes
Pine Bluff
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