Explosion devastates Helenwood area injuring seven
A large blast detonated dynamite stored in a rural Helenwood supply building, injuring seven and destroying homes. Residents fled amid smoke and chaos as families faced loss and fear, while nearby towns reported shaken houses and a traveling salesman saw his car lifted. Authorities warned of further danger from remaining explosives.
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Hearby
O'Connell
R. AL. Cecil
Oconnell
Oneids
Helenwood
Perea
Uncertain Homecoming Plans Highlight County Event
The 13th annual Homecoming on Mother's Day may be canceled due to declining attendance over the past years. Local residents fear the event’s viability unless ex-citizens and readers push for renewal, as outsiders and traders weigh in on whether Washington should host Homecoming again. Army trucks must pass inspections before acceptance.
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Washington
Settizens
Focal
Calvary Crucifixion and Signs at Jesus Death
Reading recounts the crucifixion of Jesus with two thieves at Calvary. Soldiers led Simon the Cyrenian to help him as he nears death. Jesus speaks words of love amid agony. The temple veil tears, earth quakes, graves open, and onlookers proclaim him the Son of God. The thieves’ legs are broken and Jesus is pierced to confirm death.
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Calvary
Desis
Siren
Jesus
Ming
Harmony community notes from Harmony and nearby families
Harmony Farmers are starting to garden at his place. Mr and Mrs Bareld Sanford visited Mu and Mrs Bishop Rhodes and family. Mabe Yarberry has returned home after a successful term at Harmony. Mrs Yarberry plans to teach at Harmony this fall. Hernand McMillan visited sister Mrs Ray McWilliams and Mr McWilliams. Thal Vines family and Milton overs attended a gathering at Nose of Tran Vins in Nevada. Luther Ellis and family visited Liberty Mill. DeVaughn McMillin spent time with grandfather at Liberty Hill. Joe Daugherly family and Hay Williams family visited parents. Mrs George Preacher, formerly of Harmony, was seriously ill with cancer. friends hope for quick recovery.
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Pla
Bareld Sanford
Bishop Rhodes
Faily
Yarberry
Harmony
Hernand McMillan
Ray MecWilliams
McWilliams
Thal Vines
Milton
Tran Vins Ani
Neva Eco
Ane
Luther Ellis
Gifford
New Liberty Mill
Dod DeVaughn McMillin Spen
Tadd
Vic Foreily
Liberty Hill
Joe Daugherly
Gunily
Hay
Williams Gaud Babyy
Guerge
Millen Sunelny
Ward
George pReacher
Cy, Jim Richardson
Liberty Hell
Curtis Daugherty
G. H. McMillen
Ray McWilliams
Harman McMillen
Murian Rogers
B. Daugherty
Washington Will Graduate 5 Seniors
Washington High School will hold graduation exercises in the edition auditorium on Friday night May 3. Dr Matt L Kills of Lea Deisen State Teachers College Ark acetyne will deliver the baccalaureate sermon April 4. Seniors Mary Pitkinton Georgia Bullard Myrtle Bearsten Willie Willis and Carl Mirth graduate this year. Last Friday was senior day as the class toured Heathersey State Teachers College Arkadelphia where some for his Was also in progenis. Only two weeks remain until commencement with formal closing on Friday May.
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Washington High School
Edizon
Matt L. Kills
Leadeisen State Teachers College
Arkacetyne
Suny
Willan
Leral Presbyterian Church
Mary Pitkinton
Georgia Bullard
Myctle Bearsten
Willie Wiu Yoy
Carl Mirth
Heathersey State Teachers College
Arkadelphia
Sone
Ochs leaves New York Times to family and Sulzberger heirs
New York will of Adolph Ochs leaves New York Times control to Julius Ochs Adler, Iphiger Ochs Sulzberger, and Arthur Hays Sulzberger with generous bequests to universities and employees. Widow Effie Wise Ochs and Sulzberger daughter share income from the remainder. Also notes social visits and local mentions.
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New York
Adolph &. Gehs
Contevl
New York Times
Jolius Ochs Adler
Iphlgero Ochs Sulkberger
Arthur Hays Sulaberger
Aller
New York Times Company
Ochs
Sulzberger
Judd
Effie Wise Ochs
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John P. Cox Drug Co
Ward & Son
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Tun
Matt L. Bills
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Luckie A
Saunders Pegiucine
Pe Weyer
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Q. Og
Penney
Ringles
Gina
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PEN
Penney Company, Incorporated
Penney’s
Tenney
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