Ex Sebastian County Clerk Shortage Revealed
A 9 810.82 deficit existed in the Sebastian County official bank account when former Circuit Clerk Paul Pace left office on December 31 1850. Pace repaid the shortage February 14 1959 in the presence of his father Jack Pace Fort Smith mayor. Audit blamed poorly kept fee records but found other Sebastian County accounts in good order.
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Im A
Sebastian
Paul Pace
State of Office
Fnvey
Pace
Jack Pace
Fort Smith
Sebastian County
Orval Foubus
Berk and
McCasland
Said
Hendrix College Band to Perform in Hope Thursday Night
The Hendrix College Band of Conway Arkansas will give a concert at Hope High School Thursday Evening April 11 at 8 pm. Sponsored by First Methodist Church and Hope High School Band, the group will be quartered in local homes and entertained prior with a church fellowship dinner. No admission charge, a free will offering will help defray expenses. all in Hope and vicinity urged to attend.
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Virgil D. Keeley
First Methodist Church
Hendrix College
Conway
Arkansas
Hope High School
First ‘Methodist Church
Coffman
Hope
Cites Need of Farm Markets
MEMPHIS The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation president says farm products need more markets and better distribution. He urged focus on research to raise yields and quality, but stressed farmers require stronger markets and a smoother distribution system to move their products. The remarks came at a Tennessee Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee meeting in Nashville.
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Memphis
Tennessee Farm — Bureau Federation
Tom J. Hiteh
Columbia
Tennessee Agricultural Stabilizafion and Conservation Committee
Cancer Campaign Plans Made at Meet Tuesday
Cancer Drive launch set for April 1 discussed at a 10 am Diamond Cafeteria coffee for ward workers. Jim Cole county chair led the session with ward leaders and workers named across Wards 1 to 4 including Mrs. Joh Keck Mrs. Seva Gibson and Mrs. Steven Bader.
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Ward
Jim Cole
Joh Keck
Fred Gresham
Dewey Camp
Malcolm Porterfield
Marvin Singard
Seva Gibson
F. C. Crow
Olin Purtie
Steven Bader
Frank Kingchatman
Beverley Hills
J. L Lieblong
Oakhaven
Roy Scewald
Scranton Area Named for Union Racketeering Probe
Washington announces three day hearings by the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee into alleged union practices in the Scranton area. McClellan did not disclose topics or witnesses. ABA president Maxwell calls for prompt disbarment of lawyers tied to criminal activity found by the panel.
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Washington
McClellan D—Ark
Scranton
McClellan
Teamsters Union
American Bar Association
David F. Maxwell
Philadelphia
United States Senate
McClellan Committee
Presbyterians Host Family Night and Week of Services
The Presbyterian Church invites all to Church Family Night with a six thirty potluck supper followed by Christian fellowship. Sunday services are at 10:55 a.m. and 5 p.m., with weeknight sessions Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Pre-Raster meeting theme is Good News. The choir directed by Mrs. R. L. Gosywell will feature, and the annual Candlelight Communion is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Elder and deacon invitation to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
R. L. Gosywell
Britain urges U S to leave Suez to UN
The British and allies urge the United States to refer the Suez dispute with Egypt back to the United Nations Security Council. Talks in Cairo between U S Ambassador Raymond A Have and Egyptian ministers resumed after a deadlock, with Egypt seeking full canal control and tolls paid to Cairo. The U S seeks assurances for shipping and a six point Security Council principles declaration to shield canal operations from Egyptian influence. Russia backs Tengat and veto power remains a factor as diplomats weigh restoring council action if talks fail.
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Milatia
United States
United Nations Security Council
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Suez Canal
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U. S
Raymond A. J
Cairo
Egyptiat Porelgen
Mahmoud Payal
Security Council
Russia
Tengat
U.S
Rape Report Probed by Fort Smith Police
Fort Smith police and county investigators probe a 21 year old woman’s claim that two men raped her and threatened her 38 year old daughter during a forced drive from a laundry stop at seven pm toward a county road. The women describe repeated threats as the men followed in another car before leaving in their cap. The husband alerted authorities after the wife was reported missing.
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Fort Smith
Clyde Grigsby
van Buren
Grigsby
One Armed Navy Vet Builds Life With Guts And Grit
Pick Olivey, a 33 year old Navy veteran from Independence Kansas, lost his left arm in an industrial accident but learned to adapt. He built three homes and runs a cement business while typing and performing tasks with one hand. He credits perseverance for overcoming injury and continuing to work and excel.
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Kan
Pick
VU. S. Steele
Dick Oliver
Naval
Penal
Harhoy
Topeka
Somye
Val
Plek
Pacific Northwest
Couple Pleads Guilty to Spy Charges
New York couple Jack Soble and Myra pleaded guilty today to conspiring with Russian nationals to obtain U S defense related documents and other material. They admitted one count of transmitting secret information vital to U S defense to the Soviet Union. Sentencing set for May 3. government undecided on remaining counts.
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New York
Jack Soble
Myra
U. S
Union
U.S
Sables
FBI
Albam
Leyer
Sa‘bles
Senior Play Committees Announced at Hope High
Hope High School announces committees for the senior play Daddy Long Legs to be staged April 26 in the school auditorium. Class sponsors Mrs Joe Amour, Mrs P L Perkins, Wayne Taylor, and Leon Turpin head groups led by business managers Barbara Griffin and Ernest Whitten.
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Hope High School
Daddy Long- Legs
Joe Amour
P.L. Perkins
Wayne Taylor
Leon Turpin
Barbara Griffin
Ernest Whitten
Frances Evans
Cecil Bittle
Martha Ann Evans
Phillip Rowe
Thomas Smith
Travis Hunt
Charles Ruggles
Frank Carver
Berfeey Cornelius
Ridney Rogers
Don Sutton
Bobbie Garrett
David Spillers
Vivian Tonnemaker
Virginia Reagan
Bil Davis
Melha Russell
Mary Ann Jones
Tinga Ratelift
Jewel Shope
Norma Nel Taylor
Wanda Wixan
Ste May
Anita Burson
Sue Bright
Janellg Warren
Hhe
Jack Moran
Jerry Byers
Sonya Sommerville
Alvin Basjeeling
Tech Student to Face Charges at Arkansas College
Secret Service agents said they planned to bring Lonnie Gene Cordell from Rugselville to Little Rock for arraignment on embezzlement and forgery charges. He was identified as a tutor accused of taking two? gift items from a government desk.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Tech College
Rugselvylle
Pile Rock
Wees
Pavenpold Lonnie Gene Cordell
Olle
Texarkana School District to Gain 200000 From Tax Increase
Texarkana Ark school district will receive about 200000 more in state aid from a sales tax increase. 75 percent of the extra funds will fund 196 teaching positions, averaging 770 per teacher annually. Beginning salary for a college graduate rises to 3215, with changes tied to Act 68 and statewide distribution rules.
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Texarskana
Ark
Arkansas
W. M. Locke
Bree
Lucke
Arkwangas
Orval Faubus
Talbot Feild
4-H Council Meets in Hope Saturday
Hempstead County 4 H Council will meet in Hope City Hall Saturday morning at 10 entry to elect officers for the year and plan programs. Jessa Duckett notes the council’s role in guiding county 4 H clubs with elected officers and special committees. Young Puckett urges all 4 H members and club leaders to attend Saturday morning.
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Hempstead
Agriculture Extension Service
Counci
Young Puckett
Key Club Tells About Convention
The Hope Kiwanis Club heard a report on the Arkansas Missouri district convention in Little Oak. Speakers included Jack Moran Hewlongnny governor of district 14 and Charles Tittle president of the local Key Club. Other guests and delegates from area clubs attended the meeting.
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Key Club
Hope Kiwanis Club
Hope Key Club
Little Oak
Jack Moran
Camden
QV Nana
Joo Danklos
Worker Injured in Freak Accident at Local Plant
Howell S. Williams, a employee at Brunheralgory Handle Co, was critically injured this morning when a machine mechanism kicked a file from his hand into his face. He was rushed to hospital by Onakerest Ambulance.
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Gals West
Brunheralgory Handle Co
Williams
G Loent Hospital
Onakerest Ambulance
Innocent Man Freed After 22 Years
Innocent man Wi Santos Rodrigues, 26, is released after Massachusetts corrects a wrongful life sentence for a murder he did not commit. A Springfield man, Ulvien Peets, 84, confessed to the 3 year old case and pleaded guilty to manslaughter, receiving 1 to 20 years. Rodrigues, freed last night, wore a new suit and received $52 in prison earnings, thanking God and supporters as officials discuss up to $100,000 compensation.
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Santos Rodrigues
Massachusetts
Puerto Rico
Pvorker
Lite
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Norfolks
Uvien Peets
Springfield
Rodraguez
Mildrad Hosmar
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Rodriguez
Weile
Two-Year-Old Son of Mr and Mrs Flesher Dies
Johnnie Lynn Flesher, aged 3, died Tuesday at home of his parents in Hope Roule 2. Survivors include nine brothers Eugene Alfred Paul Jim David Danny Howard Billy Bobby in U S Air Force and three sisters Juanita Teague Florence Sylvia. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at Oakgrove Methodist Church with Rev Elbert O Steen officiating. Burial in Oakgrove cemetery. Oakcrest Funeral Home in charge.
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HT. Flesher
Hope Roule 2
Eugene
Alfred
Paul
Jim
David
Danny
Rope
Howard
Billy
Bobby
U. S. Air Force
Juanita Teague
Honest Florence
Sylvia
Hope
Oakgrove Methodist Church
Elbert O'Steen
Highway Group Sets Salary Scales for Highway Department
The Highway Commission will meet to decide salary scales under a 164 million dollar appropriation effective July 1. A special session approved the grant, with funds totaling 4,662,900 for 1957-58 and 9,727,000 for 1958-59. Director Herbert Eldridge said several meetings may occur before scales are fixed. Minimum hourly rates include unskilled 1.00, intermediate 1.20, skilled 2.50, truck driver 1.20, mowing machine operator 1.20, bulldozer operator 1.50, and area foreman 3.00 per hour.
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Highway Commission
Herbert Eldridge
Seeles
Commission
Hope Man Hurt Critically in Accident
Eldredge W Lee a 10 year Arkansas Highway Department employee was critically injured on Highway 41 near Ashdown while operating a pile driver. He was thrown from the machine, his left arm caught, and fellow workers applied a tourniquet to stem blood loss before he was rushed to Ashdown Hospital.
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Spring Hill
Arkansas Highway Department
Highway 41
Ashdown
Lee
Hempstead
Ashdown Hospital
Hope School Board Names New President and Secretary
All Around Town reports syn McGill of Fulton named president of Hope School Board and Mrs McNeill elected secretary in a recent meeting. The board includes Albert Graves Norman Moors Jim LaGrogsa Dick Wap king and Mrs King. Also noted are local business attendees at regional lumber association events and various community happenings across Hope Arkansas with school choirs and civic notices.
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Fulton
Hope School
Bony
McNeill
Memo
Albert Graves
Norman Moors
Jim LaGrogsa
Dick Wapking
King
Clash Is Natural Over Program Says President
President Eisenhower said it is natural to have sharply differing opinions among Congress members on the legislative program. He accepted honest criticism, noted it does not affect his health, and defended his plans as necessary to fit modern industrial conditions. He commented on the budget, arguing federal outlay is large but reform may occur by trimming programs. He referenced criticism by Senator Goldwater without direct rebuke.
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Misenhower
Congress
Hiuenhower
Eisenhower
Eigenhower
Farm Group Proposes Major Cuts to Federal Budget
Chicago press summary reports the American Farm Bureau Federation urging a total $6.2 billion trimming of the $72 billion federal budget. They propose reducing agriculture by $500 million, defense by $2 billion, foreign aid by $1.2 billion, and economic assistance by $800 million, with emphasis on starting at home.
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Chicago
American Farm ‘Bureau
Federation
Department of Defense
Arkansas Weather Outlook and Rain Forecast
The Weather Bureau notes Arkansas will stay mostly cloudy through Thursday with showers mainly in the southeast. Temperatures rise tonight then fall, lows 40 to 60, cooler north Thursday. An extended forecast calls for a warming trend to Friday, then cooler again, with moderate to heavy precipitation Thursday and Sunday or Monday.
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