Garden Clubs of Southwest Dist Meet Here
The Southwest District of the Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs will meet at Hope City Hall on Wednesday April 4. The program runs 9:30 to 10:00 Registration and coffee, then call to order with Invoca tion by Mrs. J. C. Carlton and a vocal solo by Mrs. Haskell Jones. May or H. M. Olson gives greetings, with response by Mrs. Maurlee Fe Byrd. Luncheon at Hotel Barlow follows at 1:00, presiding Mrs. R.L. Broach. The session includes introductions of state officers and chairmen, a fee nbled presentation, and a talk on Gardening for Southern Gardens by Mr. Henri Columbus of Marshall Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs
Hope City Hall
J. C. Carlton
Haskell Jones
Hendix Spraggins
H. M. Olson
N. Hott
Chamber of Commerce
Maurlee Fe Byrd
Magihella Cornell
H. W. Newbeld
South West District
Billy G. Wilson
Ark
Council of Garden Clubs
Hotel Barlow
R.L. Broach
Iris Club Organized Back in 1940
The Hope Iris Garden Club began in June 1940 to stimulate gardening knowledge and activity. They landscaped Julia Chester Hospital grounds, decorated a Christmas tree for patients, and contributed to local landmarks. The club supports library books, a Home Building Fund, and junior garden work at Oglesby School with bird posters for a state meeting. Notable leaders include Mrs. A W Martin as president and charter members Mrs. McClaugham and Mrs. White.
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Hope Iris Garden Club
Julia Chester Hospital
Hope
Oglesby
Governors Mansion
St. Louis
Tris Garden Club
M. M. McClougham
Fred White
A. A. Halbert
C. P. Tolléson
Herbert Burns
Paul Raley
Lahroy Spates
A. A. Albritton
A.W. Martin
Heers
Wandle Cunningham
Vier-Prank
Dan Blake
C. M. Agee
W. I. Stroud
EB. 0. Wingfield
Arch Madre
J. C. Carlton
Fhe
Axe
MM. McClaugham
Cora Smith
C. Conk
RT White
Oglesby School
State Federation
Hot Springs
Utem
A. W. Martin
Hope Iris Gardgh Club
Jonquil Group Newest Local Garden Club Formed
The Jonquil Garden Club was organized January 19, 195d with officers including Mrs. Billy Due Jones as President and Mrs. Jimmy Sims as Secretary. Other members listed include Mrs. Cartel Yocora, Mrs. George Thompson Jr., and Mrs. Barey Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonquil Garden Cib
Gftiers
Billy Due Jones
Jimmy Sims
Serapetary
J. B Martin
Carter Ruswell
Chia
Cartel Yocora
George Thompson Jra
Barey Brown
Buster Rovers
Egg Harvey
Elyse
Woodrow
Perso ‘ Ie
Rose Garden Club Formed 17 Years Ago
The Rose Garden Club was organized June 12 149 and federated in 1941. It has 24 active members with three charter members still active. Meetings are the first Friday of each month. The club has won many ribbons in local flower shows and has participated in fourteen such shows. Members have attended shows in neighboring towns and represented Hope in Little Rock in 1955. The club helped form Junior Garden Clubs and supports the Rose Bud Junior Garden Club at Paisley School. It contributes to State Federation calls and beautifies town spots. Books were donated to the City Library and to a Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Booneville.
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Rose Garden Club
Hope
Lite Rock
Rose Bud
Paisley School
City Library
Booneville
Somey
Brookwood Grammar School
Siee
Dahlia Club
Brookwood School
Oglesby School
Garden Clubs
Gibbon
Joe Reese
B. F. Johnson
Beverly Johnson
Dewey Baker
Spring Flowers Give Easter a Beauty Bonnet
Hope enjoys a vibrant Easter weekend as azaleas and daffodils bloom along streets and yards. Notable displays include Miss Elizabeth Bridewell’s azaleas with a tall cherry tree, plus azalea plots around homes of Mrs. Bert Keith and others. St Augustine lawns color several parlors and public spaces, with Meyer Zoysia turf at E J Wintman home and near the Presbyterian Church. Gardens of Dick Watkins and the Herndons, among others, are highlighted for careful upkeep.
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City of Hope
Elizabeth Bridewell
Bert Keith
MacCargile
John Britt
South Elm Street
M. S. Bates
Rts
Azaleas
Jim McKenzie
E. P B. Young, &R
C. P. Tollesons
Ezra
Meyer
Larely
E. J. Wintman
Southland Heights
Alex Washburn
South Main Street
New Presbyterian Church
Dick Watkins
Rufus Herndons
Mus. C. Gack
Vincent ‘Migegs Polk
Io BB
Lilac Garden Club of Hope Active Since 1940
In Hope in spring 1940 women formed the Lilac Garden Club at Mrs Floyd Porterfield’s home. It met monthly, supported civic beautification, and noted leaders from 1940 through 1956. Charter members remain. several founders died. An Antique Tea hosted by Mrs B L Rettig was a highlight. The club joined the city Federation of Garden Clubs and state conventions, with Rettig serving as city federation consultant.
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Hope
Floyd Porterfield
Lillac
B. ©. Retthg
Fonzie Moses
A. E. Slusser
B. L. Rettig
Harry Whittworth
Slusser
K. B. Ambrose
Rettig
Lloyd Kinard
Lilac Eltb
J. A. Henry
A. L. Black
W. Q. Warren
Lilac Club
B. L. Reilig
Daffodil Garden Club Begins in A9 Era Legacy
The Daffodil Garden Club started in March 1949 with Mrs. Benford McRae Mrs. Lex Helms Jr and Mrs. John Cleary organizing. Affiliated with City and State Federations in 1949 the club aims to beautify homes and community. It meets monthly at 2 pm has 20 active members and supports local projects including beautifying Fair Park planting 600 daffodil bulbs. The pancake supper fundraiser in February raises about $300 for club activities and charity projects including therapy for exceptional children.
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Daffodil Club
Benford McRae
Lex Helms, Jr
John Cleary
Dorsey McRae
Daffodil Garden Club
J. C. Carlton
City Federation
State Federation of Garden Clubs
Daffodil Clun
Don Westbrook
Jud Martindale
Bish
Fair Park
New County Hospital
Corministica
Bill Rowton
Fhm la Grossa
Flowering trees brighten landscape in local yards
Burkes, the Tom Wardlaws, Mrs Anna Judson, Miss Maud Hamilton, the Herbert Dodsons, the Hamilton Hanegans, the George Waddles Myrs, Will Porter, G B Hughes, and J C Carlsons are noted among residents with flowering trees adding color to the landscape. Crab apples add charm in yards of Mrs Arch Moore, Mrs K G McRay, and Mr and Mrs Ed Brows.
Gardenia Garden Club Charter 1939 Summary
The Gardenia Garden Club, organized May 13 1889 by Mrs J C Carlton, received its 1939 charter. Founding officers included L D Cook as president and L F Higgason as vice president with other early leaders. Members funded cemetery shrubbery, school room equipment, and park plantings. club affiliates with National Council of Garden Clubs, Arkansas Federation, and City Federation. Past presidents listed. current officers include Jack Hogg president and Ross Moore vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardenia Garden Club
L. ¥. Higgason
J. C. Carlton
Carlton
Ray Anderson
James F Ward
Ralph Bailey
S. D. Cook
L. D. Higgason
L. D. Cook
L.F. Higgason
J. F. Ward
Roy Anderson
Gardenia
Gardenia Club
Rose Hill Cemetery
City Park
National Council of Garden Clubs
Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs
City Federation of Garden Clubs
Ross Moore
PL. Webb
A. T. Sewell
Dahlia Garden Club Organized by Mrs Carlton
The Dahlia Garden Club was organized April 15 1950 by Mrs J C Carlton with chapter members Mrs Joe Reese Mrs B F Johnson Mrs Carter Sutton Mrs Doris Bullock Mrs H C Martin Mrs Odell Luck Mrs Olaf Luck Mrs Carl Greenlee Mrs Ben Owens Mrs J D Chesshir Mrs Truman Perkison and Mrs Joe Rogers and one honorary member Mrs J C Carlton. Mrs Joe Reese was elected
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The
Dahlia Garden Club
J. C. Carlton
Joe Reese
B. F. Johnson
Carter Sutton
Doris Bullock
H. C. Martin
Odell Luck
Olaf Luck
Carl Greenlee
Ben Owens
J. D. Chesshir
Truman Perkison
Joe Rogers
J. C. Carleton
Daffodil Club Sustains Junior Garden Club in Paisley
The Daffodil Club sponsors a four year Junior Garden Club at Paisley with theme Keep Arkansas Green. Mrs. Dan Westbrook chairs, past presidents listed, current president Mrs. B. P. Young Jr, and members include Mrs. Gordon Bayless, Mrs. Lex Helms Jr, Mrs. Harold Brents, and many others. The group notes annual rib bons in local flower and hat shows, with 1953 Flower Show sweepstake placing third and 1935 hat show prizes. This year plans a hat entry for the Little Rock Hat Show.
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Paisley
Arkansas
Dan Westbrook
Little Rock
Ben McRae
Lex Helms, Jr
Harold Brents
C. V. Nunn, Jr
Bill Renton
Crit Stuart Jr
P. Young, Jr
Gordon Bayless
Duffie Booth
John Brannon
George Frazier
Homer Jones
James LaGrossa
Ralph Lehman
Floyd Leverette
Jud Martindale
Jewell Moore
C. ¥. Nuno
Ed Ogran
W. FB. Routon
Wayne Russell
Crit Stuart, Jr
W. E. Tolleson
Don Westbrook
B. P. Young
Ben McRee
McRowell Turner
Five Hope Garden Clubs Form City Federation
In 1947 five Hope garden clubs Azalea Gardenia Ir is Lilac and Rose united to form a federation led by Mildred Wylie. They raised funds for Park improvements, planted bulbs, and aided school grounds, library, and junior high by planning and planting, earning a national award in 1950. The federation supported cleanups, yard of the month, and general community beautification with ongoing projects and leadership succession noted.
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Civic Club
Hope Federation of Garden Clubs
Wylie
Franken McLarty
B. J. Rettig
Ef, O. Wingfield
Wallis Luck
Harald Brents
R. L. Broach
Dahlia Club’s Growth and Garden Achievements
The Dahlia Club promotes garden knowledge among amateurs. Its projects include beautifying Brookwood Grammar School grounds and later Oglesby School, planting flowers and shrubs. It participates in Flower Shows, wins sweepstakes, and sponsors the Pansy Junior Club, with members and past presidents named.
Southwest District Garden Clubs Welcome Message
Mrs Newbold addresses the Southwest District gathering during Easter season praising club work, welcoming new clubs, highlighting Junior Garden Clubs, and urging attendance at state meetings. She notes plans for the State Convention in Hot Springs May 2 to 4, the Horticulture Short Course at the University of Arkansas June 19 and 20, and a Federation Workshop earlier. The message thanks Hope Council of Garden Clubs for hospitality and features Henry Columbus as an outstanding horticulturist guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunior
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Southwest
Billie G Wilson
Eugene Matthews
Manuel
Hot Springs Council
University of Arkansas
Alfond
Federation
Arkadelphia Council of Garden Clubs
W. P. Jones, Jr
Arkansas Teacher’s College
Arkansas Federation
Southwest District
Hope Council of Garden Clubs
R. L. Broach
Fulton Club Organized Back in 1950
The Rose Garden Club of Fulton was organized by Mrs. J. C. Carl ton of Hope on April 14, 1950 with officers including President Mrs. J. C. Orton and Secretary Mrs. T. H. Seymour. In 1952 1953 officers were listed and the club counted twenty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Garden Club of
Fulton
J. C. Carlton
Hope
J. C. Orton
Herbert Cox
T. H. Seymour
Charles Rowland
Sam McGill
D. K. Dickinson
F. C. Hughson
Cecil Cox
Azalea Garden Club of Hope Since 1940 Growth and Projects
The Azalea Garden Club formed in Mrs. Syd McMath’s home on May 10 1940 with officers elected including President Mrs Basil York and Secretary Mrs Syd MacMath. It joined five Hope Garden Clubs federation on September 17 1947 and has funded civic projects such as azaleas and St Augustine grass at the Hempstead County Library with plans for a memorial rose bed on the library lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalea Garden Club
Syd McMath
J. C. Carlton
Basil York
Cecil Wyatt
Syd MacMath
George F. Newbern
Azalea Club
Hope Garden Clubs
St. Augustine
Hempstead County Library
The
Azalea Garden Clubs In
Hope
Oliver Adams
E. L. Archer Jr
Claude Tiljery
Victory Is Visioned by Eisenhows
Washington dispatch reports President Eisenhower greeting Easter egg roll attendees on the White House grounds. He and the first lady appeared on the balcony as children waved, noting Barbara has mumps and grandchildren cannot attend. He wished everyone a splendid time and hinted at returning next year.
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Hugh Morats
Washington
INS
Dent Eisenhower
Eisenhower
White House
Barbara
Mr. Biesenhower
Devotional Club Recounts Long Community Service History
The Burke tower club, hosted by Mrs. Carlton and Mrs. Burke, held its April meeting with a devotional led by Mrs. Burke and the Lord's Prayer. Officers elected for the year include Grady Clark as president and Bryant Roberts as vice president. Members shared refreshments and discussed past lectures, demonstrations, and charitable activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murity
Burke
Carlton
Elif
Sevel
Presiden
Grady Clark
Presid
Bryant Roberts
Field
Mémba
Leroy Samuel
Foltin
Joseph
Youman Comet
B.a
Emmet
Cen
Dick Irvin
Hobe
Gra
Richard
Car
James
Wayward
Sa Telephone Company
Dent
Waywad
Hole Rock Ark Woman Speaks On Stolen Booth Item
Mrs Inez from Hole Rock Ark recalls the booth incident and requests return of stolen items while describing the event in brief terms. The fragmentary text mentions a theft and a plea for the item’s return, with local context limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez
Hole Rock
Ark
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Garden Clubs of
Southwest Dist Fo
Iris Club
Jonquil Group
Hak
District Garden Club
Bmily G. Wilson
Hot’ Eptrings
H. W. Newbold
He We Newbold
Texarkana
Henri Columbus
Southern Gardens
Marshall
Texas
In Hope
Mrs. Carlton
Hope Clubs
Mildred Wylie
Frank McLarly
Azalea
Rose
Frank McLariy
Thomp_son Evans Jr
B. L. Bettina
al Ow Pair Park
Wnees
Hope Council
Henry Columbus
South
Newhold
Fulton Club
Azalea Group
Eisenhows
DeAnn Groug
MANY
Nan
Resella Miyalisy
Peru
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