Appreciation of War Fund Effort in 1918
The letter from J. L. Johnston thanking E. P. Remley and Chicot County Chapter AR C Dermott Arkansas notes subscriptions of 953402.39 toward a 5000000 goal, Southwestern Division reports 16576211.66 against 7250000, praising campaign leadership and volunteers for Red Cross support in WWI.
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St. Louis
E. P. Remley
Chicot County
Dermott
Arkansas
Remley
War Fund
Red Cross
J. L. Johnston
Baptist Church Sunday School Notes
Sunday School attendance was strong with former superintendent C. M Measel adding interest as a soldier. No service at Fordyce due to the pastor's absence. a fifth Sunday sermon is planned. All are invited to Sunday School and B Y P U next Sunday. additional services are being arranged.
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C. M Measel
Fordyce
Infant Higgins and Smith Buried in Dermott Cemetery
An obituary notes the death of the eighteen month old son of Mr and Mrs George Higgins who was buried in Dermott cemetery Friday morning with Rev R M Holland officiating. It also states the infant child of Mr and Mrs Lee Smith was buried Monday evening at 5 oclock, services led by Rev R M Holland.
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Vation
I Nuittere
R. M. Holland
George Higgins
Dermott
Lee Smith
Obituary for J. R. Shirey
J R Shirey lived a life of devotion and kindness and was known as a dispenser of sunshine. He inspired friends with courtesy and unselfish service and his passing leaves many mourning a person who helped hundreds. His memory is praised with poetic sentiment and consolation for relatives and friends.
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Shirey
Program at church on Monday afternoon at 3:20
A church program is scheduled for next Monday at 3 20 in the afternoon. The theme is Social service and a day for worship and spiritual culture. Leader is Mrs. Gillham.
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W. M.S
Gillham
Among Colored People notices and social items
Mise Davis of Tillar guests of Mrs Buckhalter. Mrs B F Dukes visits Pine Bluff. Mrs T T Oglesby of Monticello guests here last week. Mrs W White returns to Dermott from Winchester. Williams Brothers of Gould with Dr Coleman visit. Ruby Burks and Oglesby of Monticello visit Mrs M J Parker. John Riley leaves for Branch Normal Pine Bluff to attend training. Baptist Sunday School Convention attracts large crowds. Williams Mill Manufacturing in Texarkana demonstrates a coal or kerosene ash bale press three tons per hour. Presses self thread and promise attractive bale quality.
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Williams Brothers
Gould
Dr. Coleman
Ruby Burks
Miss Oglesby
Monticello
M. J. Parker
Susie Brooks
Baptist Sunday School Convention
Williams Mill Manufacturing Company
Texarkana
Arkansas
Enrollment Near One Hundred at State Normal
The State Normal enrollment is nearing one hundred as the week progresses. Lectures by Prof. K. T. Henderson covered obedience, student government and school management. Lectures on hygiene and Rosenwald fund opportunities followed, with food conservation and demonstrations in canning and cottage cheese. Dr. J. A. Booker closed with a talk on teachers duty and unselfish service.
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K. T. Henderson
State Baptist Sunday School
First Baptist Church
P. L. Dorman
Rosenwald Fund
Cleo N. Anderson
Desha County
J. A. Booker
Little
Pebeco Paste at Bordeaux Drug Store
Advert reads Pebeco Tooth Paste available at Bordeaux Drug Store. It promotes Sand Chill Tonic as best remedy for chills and malaria with a call to visit Bordeaux Drug Store for purchase.
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baptist Church
J. R. Shirey
Palace
Mise Davis
Tillar
B. F. Dukes
Pine Bluff
T. T. Oglesby
Brodnax
John Riley
Industrial Chronicle
Branch Normal
John
C. E. Singleton
Prop
ST. Paul
ST. Paul, Moermett Bott
Arh
Fred Chandler
United States
National War Savings
War Savings Director
United States Treasury Department
Moorhead Wright
Arkansas War Savings
Secretary of the United States Treasury
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