Negro Musical Contest Shines In Local Event
Audience packed the venue Tuesday for a federally funded Negro musical contest sponsored by the Federal Project and Negro Recreation Council. Ora Lattow George Royal Validean Steed directed as sixty five numbers competed in spirituals trios duets piano solos and vocal performances. Winners included Lonoke Choir for Spirituals with There’s Is a Great Camp Meeting in the Promised Land and Jones Nelson Scott for Trios singing Moon and Shadows. Other winners were Turner and Minnie Simpson in Duet with Ti on the Shiny Pathways Leon for Dance and Esther Lee Weta Flight for Vocal Solo dedicated to You and James Jefferson for Comedy. Wilson’s band provided accompaniment.
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Aderse
Ial Project
Negro Recreation Council
Ora | Lattow
George Royal
Validean Steed
Dixon
Lonoke Choir
Promised Land
Jones
Nelson
Scott
Moon and Shadows
I Turner
Minnie Simpson
In- Leon
Esther Lee
Weta
Fred Scott
Hermonice
A. J. Trent
Susannas
James Jefferson
Leon Éxson
J.pike
Wilson
Kidneys Must Function Freely for Health
Informational notice urges proper kidney function to filter acids and poisons. It cites backache and frequent nighttime urination as signs and promotes Ramon’s Brownie Pills for the kidneys with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon
Man Bites Deputy During Court Hearing
In Grand Rapids Michigan a man named Pete, jailed under a death sentence for vicious behavior, attacked a deputy during a court session by biting and even tearing a piece from Special Deputy L T Osborne's trouser leg. Neighbors had earlier complained Pete bit children. A separate note mentions Utopia Kansas with six inhabitants per the last census.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Fi—Prie
Justice of the Peace
James O. Toohey
Pete
L. T. Osborne
Bukets to Treat bladder irritation at Briant's Drug Store
An advertorial claiming nightly bladder irritation relief with a blend of buchy leaves juniper oil and six other drugs made into small green Buc kets tablets. It promises flushing excess acids and impurities with a four day money back guarantee and lists Briant's Drug Store and John S. Gibson Drug Co as providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briant’s
John S. Gibson Drug Co
Ruling on Wagner shows intensifying union conflicts
The article surveys clashes between the A. F. of L. and the C. I. O. across industries from New England to Philadelphia and Chicago. It notes organizers losing ground or gaining, court fights over funds, and potential political splits as both federations court members, with broader implications for workers and employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.T. W
A.F. of L
Crystal Springs
Mass
A. F. of L
New England
Machine Printers' Beneficial Association
Rhode Island
A. F. of L. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Westinghouse
C. I. O. Electrical and Radio Workers’ Union
A. P. of L
C. I. O. Electrical
C. 1
Lewis’ C. 1. O
Pittsburgh
New Kensington
New York
C. I
Lewis
A. F.of L
Sun Shipbuilding Workers
Chester
A. F
L Ane C, I. O
American Union of Steelworkers
C.10
A. F P
Cleveland
St. Louis
Birmingham
Worchester
Rocky Mound Thimble club meets for April gathering
The Thimble club of Rocky Mound met at Mrs. Wylie Fairchilds on Wednesday afternoon in April. Mrs. D. L. Dillard won the prize. one quilt was finished. Punch and cake were served. Attendees included Mrs. Henry Pickard, Mrs. Florence Fincher, Mrs. B. L. Wright, Miss Paralee Boswell, Mrs. Vinie Boswell, Mrs. D. O. Silvey, Mrs. Dale Hunt, Mrs. Walter Hirston, Mrs. Dale Bearden, Mrs. L. P. Higgason, and Mrs. J. Pearce. The club will meet next Wednesday, April 23, at Mrs. O. L. Dillard's. pot luck will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mound
Thimble Club
Wylie Fairchilds
D. L. Dillard
Henry Pickard
Florence Fincher
B.L. Wright
Paralee Boswell
Vinie Boswell
D. O. Silvey
Dale Hunt
Walter Hi
Gore With the Wind Is Problem for Scarlett Hopkins
Hollywood rumor notes Miriam Hopkins as prime candidate for Scarlett O Hara in Gone With The Wind. Readers favor Hopkins in Becky Sharp influenced range, praising her Becky Sharp and Barbery Coast turns as evidence she can handle the Scarlet clash. Clark Gable remains the favored Rhett Butler choice in ongoing casting chatter.
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Robbin Coons
Associated Press
Hollywood
Miriam Hopkins
Scar Jett O'Hara
Miriam
Hopkins
Scarlett
Becky Sharp
Becky
Melanie
Amelia Sedley
Thackeray
Miss Hopkins
Scarrett
Gable
Georgia
Bette Davis
Bette
Warner
Rhet Butler
Clark Gable
Poplar Demand Shapes Possible Casting in Selznick Vision
The note suggests Helen Hayes as a standout choice for Melaiie if Selznick approves with a possible surprise Iko casting. It mentions Margaret Tallichet, recently typing in a studio office, as a potential fit, though acting ability remains to be proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar
Melaiie
Helen Hayes
Selanick
Iko
Margaret Tallichet
Margaret
McDonald Faces Multiple Indictments With Ziebart
About 30 witnesses testified as prosecutors pursue one of four indictments against McDonald and Ziebart for false pretense. McDonald, facing 10 indictments, would be tried separately from Ziebart in some cases. The charges allege defrauding the state of 440 dollars tied to soap purchases for the capitol. McDonald has posted bond. Ziebart remains jailed since December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Bernstein
Memphis
McDonald
Ziebart
Capitol
Liberty
Nionary
Zeibart
Dallas
May 9 Homecoming groups named for duties
May 9 is to be Stuart with Bob Patterson and others. Cemetery Committee to clean the cemetery includes Bob Patterson Joe Wilson and M Parsons. Premises cleanup around town under Mayor A P Delong and town council. Publicity Committee led by Mrs Pink Horton and W H Etter. Church decorations by the Baptist Woman's Missionary Society. Register Committee includes Mrs C M Williams A P Delong and Luther Smith. County families attending Homecoming asked to bring baskets of food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Patterson
Joe Wilson
M. ©. Parsons
A. P. Delong
Pink Horton
W. H. Etter
Womans Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
C. M. Williams
Luther Smith
Local Social Guests Attend Weekend Gathering
Belton resident Miss Bessie Tedwell of Center Point visited Mr. and Mrs. Johnson for a Saturday night gathering. The group included Miss Daisy Pearl Woodall Mr. Baron Burpear and Miss Nannie Mae Chism with others in attendance.
Local visitors and theater crowd attend Nashville event
Louise Johnson Shelby Dotson and Miss Lola Marie Broor of Belton joined in singing and theater Sunday afternoon in Nashville. The community welcomed Miss Chism's visit with many youths. A large BY. P. U. crowd attended Sunday night. Families and friends from Belton and Columbia Missouri joined, with farm women adopting extension club ideas from 1926 totaling over seven figures of suggestions for homemaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Johnson
Shelby Dotson
Lola Marie Broor
Belton
Nashville
Chism
BY. P. U
Hanny Cantréloire
Avery's Chapel
Job Cantrell
Columbia
Roy Siddons
Venice Stone
Louise Blow
Margaret Stone
Raoberts
Helen Zoomell
Blevins
Kelly
Weiting
Douglas
Missouri College of Agriculture
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Hope
Texaco
Shover
Galena Union
Tri-state
Galena
Kan
International Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers’ Union
Picher
Oila
C. S
Tri-state Metal and Smelter Workers' Union
Garrett Chapel
John Wesley Kalker
Utopia, Kas
Orville W. Erringer Hope
Ark
Hamilton Trust Fund
Hamilton Depositors Corp
Wagner
Ema
Frigideire
Gidaire
Stosn
General Motors
Automotive Supply Co
J. ¥. Hampton
Hawes
Hanes
Genuine Lostox
P. H. Hanes Kniting Co
Winston-Salem
N. C
Department Store
Rephans
M. R. Moore
Maine
Lal Cit
Star
U.S
Standard Oil Company OF
Louisiana
Esso
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