Daughters of Revolution Ends Session With Officers Elected
The 24th penit state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution closed its three day meeting in Hope city hall with officers chosen led by Mrs Summer Preston Davis. State Agent C B Rendleman Little Rock Vice Regent LN Garrett El Dorado Corresponding Secretary Meg Pryor Little Rock Librarian Nell Wilson Little Rock Curator Frank Steele De Queen Historian Virgie Cabiness Monticello Parliamentarian W E Massey Hot Springs Advisory Board Mrs Paul Heerwagon Fayetteville Mrs W H Arnold Texarkana Honorary State Regent Mrs W H Arnold Texarkana. The next convention site will be decided in a fall board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnnent
Virgie Cabiness
Monticello
Parlementarian
W. E. Massey
Hot Springs
Paul Heerwagon
Fayette- Ville
W. H. Arnold
Texarkana
Charley B. Rendleman
W. S. Gregson
Tino
Boughton
Sunebane
Ene Ressamin
Culp
Mike Lawrence
Mo . Bluman
Allred Not to Run for Texas Governor
Attorney General James V. Allred announced he will seek reelection to his current post and will not run for governor. He said he had not been, was not, and would not be a gubernatorial candidate despite speculation. He emphasized duty to enforce the law and service to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ustin
James V. Allred
Allred
A and M Economics Club Elects Officers at Meeting
Beatrice Alexander of Atlanta Texas was chosen president of Magnolia A and M College Home Economics Club at a Thursday meeting March 21. Hilma Keith of Stamps was elected vice president Edna Taylor of Haynesville La secretary Frances Brake of Hope treasurer and Myrle Campf of Bodean as reporter. Two members Eva Sherman of Haynesville La and Hilma Keith were selected to attend the state convention at Fayetteville on April 16 with Miss Backstrom instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Alexander
Atlanta
Texas
Magnolia A. & M. College
Hilma Keith
Stamps
Edna Taylor
Haynes
Deadlock in Arkansas Legislature Over Refunding Measure
A legislative deadlock arose in Arkansas over the bond refunding plan as the House passed an amendment striking out impounding county turnback funds until September for highway maintenance by a 57 to 29 vote while the Senate had defeated a similar move earlier. Debate centered on using turnback funds for rural road improvements versus maintaining state highways by withholding the funds until September 1. several senators argued about faith to county judges and potential unconstitutionality without the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
House
Senate
Mitchell
Bita
Nevada County
Shaver
Cross
General Assembly
Ena
Arkansas
Bailey
Caldwell
Highway Audit Commission
State Highway Department
Norrell
Hendricks
Norfleet
Legislaure
Aibington
McEhannon
Struck By Train Fatally Injures Springdale Man
Martin Plummer, 48, was struck by a northbound passenger train near Springdale Wednesday night. He died 26 minutes later while walking on the railroad tracks and calling to town. He was a lifelong Springdale resident.
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Springdale
Martin Plummer
Here
Gillett Elects Women Officials in City Victory
In Gillett the municipal election produced a large turnout with women winning two to one over male opponents. Elected officials include Mayor Mrs We Lowe, Recorder Mrs D. T. Sanders, Aldermen Mrs J. A. Vazzier, Mrs A. M. Lowe, Mrs Frank Coffman, Mrs Henry Jones, and Miss Sibyl Youngblead.
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Gillett
We" Wi Lowe
D. T. Sanders
J. A. Vazzier
A. M. Lowe
Frank Coffman
Henry Jones
Sibyl Youngblead
Hoover Reviews Army Day Parade
President Hoover saluted part of America's war strength on Army Day in Washington, spending more than a half hour watching thousands of past and present soldiers pass in review. Senators Norris and Dill objected to the war recognition as a celebration of the entry into World War I.
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Washington
Hoover
America
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Dill
House
Track Meet at Fair Park Friday Planned
The first dual meet of the year between Hope and Nashville will be held at Fair Park Friday afternoon starting at 3 15 p.m. Entrants include Hope sprinters Turner Yeager Witt Coop Rowe Pritchett Winberly and others in events from 16 yard dash to javelin with Rowe Witt Cargile and Schooley among the notable competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Park
Hope
Nashville
Turner
Yeager
Witt
Coop
Rowe
Pritchett
Winberly
Smith and Richards
Curreile
Richyards
Cargile
Smith
Wimberly
Schooley
Jones
McKee
Kenny Questioned In Gotham Inquiry
William F. Kenny a wealthy contractor and ally of former Gov. Alfred E. Smith was questioned for 90 minutes by Samuel Seabury head of the Board of the Hofgta dter Legislative Committee. Seabury would not reveal inquiry details related to New York City government matters. Kenny a major donor to Smith and to South’s campaign fund faced a tentative reappearance for further private questioning next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William F. Kenney
Alfred E. Smith
Samuel Seabury
Hawger
Hofgtadter “Legislative Committee
Seabury
Tammany
Kenny
City of
South
Tiber
Smith
Porterfield Rites Held For Pioneer Hope Resident
Funeral services for E G Porterfield, a pioneer of Hope, were conducted from the family home on South Main street Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock. Rev R O Brunk of Texarkana and Dr W R Anderson led the service, with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Porterfield
Pioneer Hope
South Main Street
R. O. Brunk
Texarkana
W. R. Anderson
Rose Hill Cemetery
Alibi Trial Hopes Die In Co-Ed Murder Case
El Dorado Arkansas defense for Irvin Eddington, a hobo charged with killing Ruth Youngblood, argues an alibi from Winnfield. A key witness, Grover Jones, failed to identify him aboard a train between Winnfield and El Dorado. Eddington insists he was in Winnfield when the slaying occurred as defense rests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Dorado
Irvin Eddington
Hobo
Dackie
Ruth Youngblood
Magnolia A
M. College
Grover Jones
Winfield
Ark
Eddington
Winnfield
Wichita man shot at while visiting his wife parents
Clyde Best, 21, married 8 months ago and three months separated from his 18-year-old wife, went to the couple’s home in Wichita, Kansas. He was welcomed by his father-in-law who fired a revolver at him several times, one bullet grazing Best’s bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita, Kan
Clyde Best
Best
Frank Hawks Crashes In Worcester Flight Accident
Ace pilot Frank M. Hawks holder of transcontinental speed records was critically injured when his plane failed to lift off at Worcester airport. The craft struck underbrush, rolled, and overturned at about 50 miles an hour. Hawks, unconscious, was removed to Memorial Hospital with a probable skull fracture and facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Frank M. Hawks
Hawkes
Hawks
Two Stores Held Up in 10 Minutes
In Hot Springs two masked men robbed the Jett Grocery on Silver Street and Malvern Avenue for over 15 dollars, then about ten minutes later hit the Kroger Grocery on South Border Avenue for 97.52. In the Jett store about 20 customers were present when the holdup occurred. The robbers struck clerk Floyd Hunter and forced Henderson to surrender the day’s receipts, then fled toward South Border Street.
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Jett
Silver Street
Malvern Avenue
Jower Central Avenue
Jett Store
Floyd Hunter
Henderson Avenue
Henderson
M. S. Hunt
Plateau Street
Kroger
E. J., Rippa
Rippa
Texarkana Man Guilty of Robbery in Louisiana Bank Heist
Homer La paper reports Texarkana resident Wiley Balthrop convicted of robbery with firearms in the January 28 Planters Bank and Trust Co. holdup at Haynesville Louisiana. Loot nears 17000 unreturned. Identification by bank staff and witnesses. Sentence to be passed later.
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Homer
Wiley Balthrop
Texarkana
Planters Bank and ‘Trust Company
Haynesville
Balthrop
T. K. Tally
A. Cobain
F. E. Rankin
Vester Thistle
W. B. Elia
L. A
J. A Wade
Aoe
Wallac e Mur Probe and Expenditures Clash in Congress
Washington reports show the House expenditures committee vote 12 to 8 to table two Democratic bills to consolidate the war and navy departments. The sponsors claim a hundred million dollar savings. President Hoover invited the House economy committee to meet at the White House Saturday to discuss federal expenditure reductions. The Navy League denounced Hoover’s naval policy as neglectful and scapegoating for armaments growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Expenditures Committee
War
Navy Departments
House Economy Committee
Hoover
White House
Navy League of the United States
Jury Sees Picture Case Reversed by Court of Appeals
In a Crim Atty decision Austin the Court of Criminal Appeals reversed norwood’s five year conviction for assault after noting a jury at a moving picture show attended during trial. The court warned against juries attending public entertainments in important criminal cases and remanded the case for further proceedings.
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Austin
Gris Norwood
Court of Criminal Appeals
Norwood
Camanche County
George Christian
Insurance Suit Is Won by Tompkins
The Hempstead circuit court in Washington returned a verdict for J. W. Tompkins against American and Phoenix Insurance, awarding a total of 1000 dollars. The trial spanned Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning with many witnesses and out-of-county attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tompkins
American
Phoenix Insurance
Hempstead
Washington
McConnon & Co
J. R. Crews
Grover N. Greenland
Frisca
Dexter Bush
Texas Slayer Is Given Life Sentence
William Bybee of Pampa was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the dance hall killing of Deputy Constable Ollie Parks in Breckenridge. Parks was shot March 16 after going to the dance hall to recover a pistol dropped by a dancer and demanding its surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge
Texas
William Bybee
Pampa
Ollie Parks
Indictments and Trials Begin in Local Criminal Session
Indictments include murder cases for Webb near McCaskill and Adams, with trials set for April 12 and 13. Several defendants pleads guilty to burglary and grand larceny. Grand jury sessions led by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Vesey and Prosecuting Attorney Milford Alford concluded as criminal court opens next week under Judge Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jackson
W. M. Faulkn
Elly Mills
Webb
McCaskill
Oo Russell ‘Adams
Bush
Booker’ Cooper
Coleman > Smith
Jack Dixon
Calvin Tutteller
Jim Woods
Ed Mims
Calvin Tefteler
Evan Thompson
Mayfred Thompson
Osie Cheatham
Jared McElroy
Elmo ‘Fellows
Calvin ‘Teyteller
Byron Simpson
Leonard Wise
Osio Cheatham
Fred McElroy
Walace Green
Fergus Hunter
A. P. King
W. H. Biddle
Connie Leverett
Charles Greathouse
Arthur Frazier
John Young
Harry Burns
Child dies after fall into abandoned well
Eureka Springs report tells of seven year old Floyd Sperry, son of Mrs Elsie Sperry, who died when he fell about 45 feet into an abandoned well. The shaft held only a small amount of water and doctors deemed the boy fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Sperry
Eureka Springs
Floyd Sperry
Elsie Sperry
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Gillentine
HSS
Matthews Locke
de Queen
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Sigman
Juncheon
New Capital Hotel
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W. £. Elmore
Sriday Music Club Chorus of Hope
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Ene
Burd Henry
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J. L. Leonard
Sarah Anne
Miss Warren
Pine Bluff
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Charles M. Clark Jones
Black Hotel
Eno
Washington High School
Faust
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John Norman
W.W. Duckett
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H. H. Smiley
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Kansas
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al Smith
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