Social Calendar Details for April Events and Local Wedding
April events include studies in Paul's Epistles at First Presbyterian with Miss Mamie Twitchell, World Friendship program by Women's Society of Christian Service, Cosmopolitan club meeting at Mrs. Hamil's home, and Gardinia Garden club gathering. Also notes the quiet wedding of Viola Thornton and Staff Sergeant Lonnie Tullis at the officiating minister's home with Tullis recently returning from Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Sody of Christian Service
Akers
R. L. Broach
China
Ora
Ralph Routon
Pia Thornton
Viola Thornton
Joe Thornton
Near Hope
Lonnie Tullis
Moon
Crain
Hope
Tullis
Izora Tullis
Ted States
Alaska
Weekend Travel and Military Assignments Reported
Miss Almeria Cox and her parents visited Little Rock for the Baptist State Hospital nursing graduation. Family arrivals include Cpl Fred Huckabee in England and J G Drake en route to England. Herbert Green USNR heads to New London. Norman Green meets him in San Francisco. Mrs Lawrence McDowell USNR returns to Farragut Idaho from Idaho visit. Feodard Cox USNR spends leave in Hope while stationed in Vero Beach Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almeria Cox
The
Universyy of
Arkansas
Fayetteville
J. L. Cox
Little Rock
Harold Brockett
Baptist State Hospital School of Nursing
Herbert Green
USNR
B. Green
New London
Mr.Green
Norman
San Francisco
Lawrence McDowell, Usnr
Farragut, Idaho
Mrs
J. S. McDowell
Feodard Cox
Vero Beach
Fila
Hope
Associated Press fights ruling over semi public utility status
The Associated Press condemns a federal court judgment as drastic and a threat to press freedom. Board members defend correspondents for war coverage, praising their courage and vigilance while criticizing limits on by law considerations for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Sweden
Finland
Federal District Court
Pess
Asociated
United States
Aviation Cadet Harold A. Cowart Arrives at Perrin Field Texas
Harold A. Cowart 23 son of Mr and Mrs Owen G Cowart arrives at Perrin Field Texas for basic flight training to become a pilot. Pvt Johnny C Walker stationed at Big Springs Army Air Field joins bomber squadron. son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Walker. Walker graduated Spring Hill High School and worked at Western Auto prior to army service. his wife lives at 715 West 5th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold A. Cowart
Owen G. Cowart
South
Walker Street
Perrin Field
Texas
Johnny C. Walker
Big Springs
Army Air Field
Pvt. Walker
Robert W. Walker
West 4Th Street
Spring Hill High School
Western Auto Associate Store
West 5Th Street
Suppressing of War Plane Shootdown Information
An account details delayed disclosure of U S military plane losses over Sicily in July and March press handling. It notes reprisals of friendly fire incidents, a War Department information gap, and later official verification after journalists sought confirmation. It cites Stimson and the press conferences as the timeline for released details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
War Department
San Francisco
Mediterranean
Stimson
Runnor
Washington
Department
Army
Navy
Wanted Men and Women Who Are Hard of Hearing
Advertises a home hearing test claiming risk free results and money back assurance. Promotes Curine Ear Drops available at John P. Cox drug stores, urging those with hearing issues or ear wax problems to inquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Cox and
Dru
Housekeeping
John P. Cox Drug CO
Ration Coupon Schedule Updates Across Stamps and Goods
The notice lists food and fuel stamp changes across multiple books with new valid dates. Blue stamps in Book 4 begin April 1. red meat stamps start April 9 and 23. Sugar stamps 30 and 31 start January 16 and April 1 with indefinite expirations. gasoline stamps extend validity to three months affecting weekly allowances.
War Department delayed disclosures on wartime plane losses
A study notes that April 14 policy shift promised frank reporting, yet April 19 and July 13 14 losses were disclosed belatedly. Elmer Davis defends timing, while Pearlson’s April reports preceded the policy change and raised questions about full transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Drew Pearson
Pearson
War Department
Army
OWT
Elmer Davis
A. D. Surles
Clubs Columbus Columbus Home Demonstration Club Meeting
The Columbus Home Demonstration Club met Thursday in the lunchroom with eleven members present and one new member joining. Mrs. Joe Johnson Jr led the flag ceremony and devotion was offered by Mrs. C R White, with plans for spring and summer home decorating and an auction during social time. Hostesses for May will be Mrs. J Johnson Jr and Mrs Herbert Sipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Herbert Hicks
Robert Sipes
Joe Hicks
Joe Johnson Jr
C. R. White
White
Herbert Sipes
Hick
Shever Springs
Alma Lee Allen
Mexsana Medicated Powder Endorsed for Skin Rashes
Advertises Mexsana medicated powder as a forty year favorite used by thousands of families to relieve itching and irritation from minor skin rashes and deeper infant rashes. Claims soothing formula with active ingredients and widespread demand.
Women join WACs interview at Hope post office
Hope post office hosts interview for women wishing to join the Women's Army Corps on Wednesday April 26 from 11 am to 4 pm led by Sat Stella Maple formerly Teddy Grace with Bob Crosby. The piece highlights WACs driving ambulances trucks and staff cars and training in motor transport mechanics and convoy operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WACS
Hope Post Office
Sat
Stella Maple
Decca Records
Teddy Grace
Bob Crosby
Sergeant Maple
WAC
Floods across Kaw and Big Muddy threaten farmlands and cities
Floods from the Kaw and the Big Muddy push into Kansas and Missouri, flooding fields, dikes, and roads. Workers labored with sandbags to guard crops and towns like Lawrence and Missouri City while many residents evacuated. Railroad and bus delays, plus damaged streets and flooded plants, accompany the rising waters as Wichita refugees return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri
Kaw
Kansas City
Lawrence
Loring
Missouri City
Orrick
Misouri
Courtney
Weather Bureau
Pleasant Hill
Emporia
Kas
Blue River
Wichita
Arkansas
Language Class in Niji Prison Shows Forced Lesson and Restless Manners
Thirteen American prisoners in a Japanese language class at Niji Prison endure a coerced session on the consonant t amid mock hatred and petty scheming. Link Bell and Pilot Officer Baldwin share tensions, jokes, and grim endurance as the lesson ends and they return to a groaning cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Belt
Link
Kansas City
Lincoln Bell
Ninth and
Walnut Streets
Missouri
Acher
Niji
Army Air Corps
Baldwin
Gojin
Ling
Yokohama
Grand Avenue
Library Notes on New Biography Volumes for Hempstead County
The current biography monthly from H. W. Wilson Company is now available at the Hempstead County Library. It explains naming authorities from Library of Congress and Wilson publications, and that biographies are filed under the best known name with pronunciation, dates, and occupation. Each sketch includes references in two alphabets, newspaper and periodical, and books, with concise bibliographies of biographical sources. The edition focuses on biographical works and tools like Who’s Who in America, followed by a note that radium costs about 30,000 dollars per gram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Wilson Company
Hempstead
Library of Congress
Wilson Company
America
Prizes Awarded at Ki Y Night Stunt Contest
An amateur contest at the Ki Y club party at the American Legion hall produced three prize winners. Mickey Boyette won first prize of 2 dollars for singing, a quartet including Charles Benson Buddy Bowden John Honen and H O Kyler S Jr took second prize of 1 dollar, and Jo Ren Evans won third prize of 50 cents for a piano piece. The event drew 350 teenage youths and the club plans weekly programs and has new parlor games and table tennis sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Hope Kiwanis Club
Hope High School
Mickey Boyette
Charles Benson
Buddy Bowden
John Honen
H. O. Kyler
S Jr
Jo Ren Evans
Druggists Do Their Bit in Winchester War Aid
In Winchester Virginia local druggists report orders from soldiers overseas for home remedies. A lad in the Aleutians asked for nose drops and a remedy for sore feet, showing how the home front supports the troops with familiar personal care products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Sam
Aleutians
Diamonex Offer for High Blood Pressure Tries Free Trial
A direct mail promotion touts Diamonex as a quick aid for dangerous high blood pressure with claims of fast results and up to 75 percent reduction in symptoms within two weeks. The offer provides a two week supply for $2 with a money back guarantee and no risk, urging readers to write to the Diamonex Company in Chicago for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamonex Company
Michigan Ave
Dept
Chicago
Ilinois
Notice of Hempstead Levee District Tax Suit 1944
The Hempstead Chancery Court suit seeks collection of delinquent levee taxes on lands listed with owner names and amounts due. Notices dated April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 15, 1944, appear with official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead Chancery Court Board OF Directors
Hempstead County Levee District NO. 1
Chancery Court
Hempstead County
Arkansas
Fulton
Paralee Wilson
Maggie Hall
State of Arkansas
Henry Adams
R. B. Williams
Spencer Willis
O. D. Green
Inc
Betty Mitchell
Mary Jefferson
Betty Smith
J. C. Pate
J.C. Pate
W. G. Schmale
JS G. Schmale
G. Schmale
Smith
N. L. Paxton
Julia Taylor
N.L Paxton
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Ica Richards
Ida Richards II
R. T. Thomas
IR. T. Thomas
Bob Frierson
J. J. Battle
Eliza Paxton
R.B. Williams
E. A. Roberts
Oscar van Riper
George McGill
J. E. Wilson
Obe Wilson
R. G. Roberts
Ollie Freyberge
Sam Stuart
Graves & Conklin
L. Rankin
J.L. Rankin
J. T. Byers
Hempstead
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wenday
Cosmopolitian Club
W. R. Hamilon
Perry Moses
Asociate
Gardinia Garden
Irvin Urrey
John Ridghill
R. D. Franklin
Lula Baker
Malcolm Farr
Pine Bluff
W. Warren
W. B. Huckabee
Cpl
Winfred Huckabee
England
I. J. T. Honeycutt
Odas Honeycutt
Herbert Reed
Alabama
J. G. Drake
Tom J. Drake
Patmos
Oe AP
Rialto
Barry F Lana
de Bourviers Torace
Assvicas Seika
Andrews Conte
Beorld
Weody Fy Shea
Barry - Marshal
Office of War Information
Gutaf
Africa
Germaine Williams
Hilda F. MceCorquodile
Franklinville
North Carolina
Pvt. Williams
Midwest
Balewin
Melbourne
RAF
Singapore
Library Notes
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