Morning Awakening Encourages Life’s Fresh Starts
An old community page blends verse with notices from the First Baptist church and local clubs. It highlights Circle No 2 at South Main, Legion events, and a Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary meeting with delegates to Fort Smith. Also mentions residents visiting family in Cabot, Ark, and local social gatherings at Mrs Kinser’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ediiestriot
South Main Street
Circle No. 2
Othe
Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
Webb Laseter
Markham Denies Roosevelt Influence on Canal Project
Markham testified that he discussed the canal with President Roosevelt only once and joked about a $200 million price, to which the president reportedly replied that it was acceptable if the government could recover costs. The report notes one of the heaviest U.S. rainfall events occurred at Taylor, Texas, on September 19–20, 1921, totaling 23 inches over two days.
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Roosevelt
Markham
United States
Taylor
Texas
Stopping Distances Tied to Speed and Braking Skills
A test of driver knowledge reveals most people underestimate stopping distances. At 40 mph on a dry road the range of guesses clusters around under 40 feet for some, but expert braking is required to stop safely. The chart notes 65 mph requires 5l feet to stop, with 60 feet needed to react and brake before stopping.
Weekend Visit Notes From East Arkansas Families
Sunday records show Mr and Mrs Snell visiting Ocis Bend to see a father ill for four years. Spreveport and Spring Hill Louisiana visitors are in town to visit their mother. Mr and Mrs Thedor Elgan of Strong along with Mrs Barton and William spent a few hours in town.
England Gets Trip to Chicago Session
T Thompson of Litle Rock, speaking for Mutual Life Insurance of New York, announced Wayne H England of Hope was selected as one of five Arkansas representatives to attend the National Field Club convention in Chicago May 28 and 29. England is district manager at Hope, with the Hope district showing a high rate of paid business. Thompson noted December 1936 rankings placing him among top life insured reps in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S, T. Thompson
Litle Rock
Reeonger
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Wayne H. England
Hope
Arkonsnaith
Chicago
England
Thompson
United States
Breaks and the gender wars in Hollywood films
A Hollywood piece notes that the battle of the sexes favors female eye appeal. It compares actors and actresses, citing Gordon Oliver, Dick Purcell, Toby Wing, Rochelle Hudson, the Brewster twins, Robert Taylor, Wayne Morris, Michael Whater, Franchot Tone and others. It argues that feminine legs and screen presence drive fame more than talent alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hollywood
Angs
Gordon Oliver
Dick Purcell
Oliver
Charles II
Purcell
Loughmoe
Toby Wing
Rochelle Hudson
Brewster Twins
Robert Taylor
Goldfish House
Wayne Morris
Michael Whater
Franchot Tone
Local visitors and kin from Rodessa and Hope regions
Last week hours here featured Mrs. Keener and her daughter from Rodessa La visiting her brother Mike Thomas. Mrs. Ernest Beaty and Mrs. Callie Snell spent Tuesday in Little Rock. LeGrone of Hope Hester Ly and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chas bless of Rocky Mound visited Florence Chambless Inst. Sunday. Tom Hewes of Texarkana spent Wednesday on business. Miss Holland in training at Cora Donnell hospital spent Wednesday with home folks. Tom Hood of Texarkana and Elden Hoo of Arkadelphia visited their ill mother. Hewman Smith of Rodessa La and others have been visiting their parents.
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Keener
Rodessa
Mike Thomas
Ernest Beaty
Callie Snell
Little Rock
LeGrone
Hope
Hesterly
Edward Chasbless
Rocky Mound
Florence Chambless
Tom Hewes
Tex- Arkana
Holland
Cora Donnell Hospital
Tom Hood
Texarkana
Elden Hoo
Arkadelphia
Hewman Smith
Rodexsa
Crawford Montgomer y in The Last of Mrs Cheyney at Saenger
Joan Crawford and Robert Montgomery reunite in a witty comedy The Last of Mrs Cheyney showing Sunday and Monday at the Saenger with Crawford as Fay Cheyney and Montgomery as Lord Arthur Dilling William Powell also stars as the butler For Sunday and Monday Rialto offers Stage Struck starring Hope Dick Powell and John Blondell in its first local run
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Dick Powell
Joan Blondell
Joan Crawford
Robert Montenmery
Mrs. Cheyney
Saenger
Misa Crawford
Fay Cheyney
Montgomery
Wooer
Lord Arthur Dilling
William Powell
Rialto
Hope
Dick* Powell
Jomn Blondel
Publicity Angles and a Multilingual Arrest Tale
A discussion of publicity angles for actors includes Garbo Hepburn Cooper and others, noting how a memorable persona can elevate a performer. In South Bend Morris Levin, 29, was arrested for investigation and released. he claimed to speak 48 languages and 300 dialects, yet could not sign his name in English.
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South Bend
Ind
Morris Levin
Report of affiliate of a national bank 1937
Report of Home Realty & Investment Company Inc Hope Arkansas affiliated with The First National Bank Hope Arkansas Charter 12533 District 3 outlines owner and holder of real estate and degree of control. It states majority stock and directors are shared with the bank. Financial relations show no stock loans borrowings or other obligations with the bank. Lloyd Spencer secretary swore the statement true before Genie Chamberlain notary public April 9 1937 with commission expires August 20 1939. $700.00 None
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Federal Reserve District No
National Bank
Affiliate
Bank
Affiliated Bank
Lloyd Spencer
Home Realty & Investment Company, Inc
Genie Chamberlain
Negro Contest to Be Held Thursday in Nope City
A negro music contest is announced for Nope city hall next Thursday night but will be held Tuesday night April 12. Mrs. John Wellborn and George Regal along with Ora LaCour lead the event. Contests include quartet, trio, solo, chorus, spirituals, comedy, duets, and a dance entry with cash prizes. registration with Ora LaCour on Hazel Street. white seating reserved.
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Nope
John Wellborn
Feneral Music Project
George Regal
Negro Recreational
Ora LaCour
Neprocs Onty
WPA
Ora LaCowr
Hazel Street
Hudson Strike Ends Amid Tense Warning From Hepburn
A crowd of about 300 gathered in Toronto as Hepburn warned agitators are infiltrating lumber camps pulp mills and mines and vowed to stop it possibly by raising an army. He admitted he could not act personally but would broadcast the message in 29 other languages while officials estimate the 1936 cranberry crop at 530 900 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ughel
Toronto
Hepburrn
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Arkansas Press Faces Tax Exemption Dispute
The Arkansas Press Association argues that newspapers are a service and not tangible personal property, seeking exemption from a central tax. Commissioner Ford and Attorney Alford discuss legal newspaper definitions and past levies, while references to a 1937 ruling shape the interpretation amid ongoing collections and changes this year.
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Revenue Department
Revenue
Commmissatoyttt
Ford
Armitage Harper
Arkansas Presa
Yy Ue
Coeree
Alford
Bank Statement Pledges Tallied in Hempstead County
Tally shows total pledged 363 675.00 with 270 000.00 and 93 675.00 for government and other deposits. Sworn April 9 1937 before Notary Genie Chamberlain and T Lloyd Spencer cashier of the bank attests to truth as to best knowledge and belief.
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United States
State of Arkansas
of Hempstead
T. Lloyd Spencer
Lloyd Spencer
RG. McRae
Bank Officers Promised FDIC Insurance Under 1934 Act
RESOURCES Loans Furniture and Fixtures Real Estate. Other Assets U. S. Government Bonds Bonds and Securities. Cash and Light Exchange 97,812.68 Total. Capital Stock Surplus Deposits. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS G. McRAE President SYD McMATH Assistant Cashier. HARRY J. LEMLEY Vice-President ROY STEPHENSON Assistant Cashier N. B. O'NEAL Vice-President E. BP. STEWART LLOYD SPENCER Cashier JAS. RE. HENRY Deposits in this Bank are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the manner and to the extent provided under the events of the United States Banking Act of 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S
LG. McRae
Syd McMath
Assitant
Harry J. Lemley
Roy Stephenson
N. B. O'Neal
E. BP. Stewart Lloyd Spencer
JAS
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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J. W. Wimberly
Cabot
Ark
Misa Josephine Thompson
Trenderson State Teachers
Claudia Price
Gite
Louise Pelee
State Police Commission
Milas Louie Hanegan
A. P. Hanegan
3. L. Myers
Texar
Kana
City
Theos, Kinser
Chuir
W. Q. Weeren
Arthur Swanke
L. Bush
Torred Coravtius
Clyde Yarbrough
J. M. Guthrie
Pauil Lewie
Bob Steele
James Cagney
Mae Clark
Jether Cagney
Guatamala
Peto Smithy
Marinello
W. Prume
Ado Gee
UALTO
Paramount News
Mickey Mouse
Anil
Pitone
Mae Clarke
Cagney
Thay Arearerase
Urey
Hanard
Fr Cary
Travelera Safety Service
Emmet
Mergerwice. Inc
Rec
By Sylvia
Fanny
Arkansas
Mutual Life Insurance
Saenger - Matto
Angie
Garbo
Hepburn
Fred ‘MacMurray
Gary Cooper
Errol Flynn
Vods
Jean Harslow
First National Bank
John S. Gibson Drug Co
City Hall
Hudson Strike
Plante Fertilizers Ag Monts Seed Store
Lerigth
le Che
ROY Anderson Company
Fice
THE
Shipley Studio
Walnut Street
Doar
Hope Star
T A Nea Pty Salon
First National Bank OF Hope
Total Capital Account
Dollate
Petal
Genie
Lia
Patal
Federal Reserve System
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