Busy Community Calendar Highlights Club Meetings
Thausday April 26 hosts a PTA meeting at 6 30 with a potluck and wills. Friday April 27 features a music program at 4 p m hosted by Mrs Talbot Feld Jr and Mrs Helph Emerson with Miss Virginita Queenhead from Ouachita Baptist College presenting pupils. May 1 the Executive Board of First Presbyterian meets in the chapel. Cosmopolitan Club officers are re elected for another year at the Broach home. Bridge and PEO chapters hold spring gatherings with spring flowers and refreshments for about 18 attendees. Homemaker HD Club showcases a kitchen door stop craft and upcoming style show at Hope High.
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Talbot Feld Jr
Helph Emerson
Roy Stephenson
Virginita Queenhead
Ouachita
Baptist College
BR. Ly Broach
Arid
Jim McKenzie
Cosmopolitan Club
Thesday
Broach
George Newhentu
Las
E. J. Whitman
Bill Routon
Mira
William
Stephensons
Fort
David
McKee
Resco Boween
Archie Smith
Hope High
KXAR
Rosco Bowden
Duncan
Willy
George Hooten
Parking dispute stalls grocer parking law plan
Jonesboro officials weighed authority to curb unauthorized use of grocery store lots. Assistant Attorney General advised no explicit power in statute but could support an ordinance if parking served health safety or welfare goals. The issue stems from grocers seeking city help to enforce parking limits on private property.
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Lit Rock
Torney General's
Jonesboro
Charles Frirson
Visiting Families Share Easter Weekend in Texas
Dallas couple Mr and Mrs W Wa Oglesby visited Mr and Mrs Robert Porden and Mrs Orville Oglesby along with other kin in Pagadena. Little Rock guests Mr and Mrs Jim Ponder and baby spent the weekend with Ma and Mrs R L Ponder and Rebecca. Detroit guests Mr and Mrs Av Cy Belew recently stayed with Mrs and Mrs T N Belew. Dennison kin Tommy and Kathy Kinser visited their grandmother Mrs Tom Kinser before Easter. Houston relatives Mr W B Bratchit and daughter visited Mrs Lelia Barharee and Mr and Mrs James E Walters left on Mrs J C Williams.
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W. Wa Oglesby
Dallas
Robert Ponden
Orville Oglesby
Pagadena
Texas
Weel
Jim’ Ponder
Baby
Little Rock
R. L. Ponder
Rebecca
Tommy
Kathy Kinser
Dennison, Tex
Tom Kinser
W. B. Bratchit
Houston
Lelia Barharee
James E. Walters
J.C. Wiliams
Birth of Stanley David Barnett in Alexandria
Mr and Mrs Sam Barnett of Alexandria announce the arrival of their second son on April 21. He weighs 7 pounds 5 ounces and is named Stanley David. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C F Gilbert of Cross Roads panel, Mr and Mrs Roy Barnett of Camden, and Dell Thompson of Hope is the great grandmother.
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Sam Barnett
Alexandriay Law
Stanley
David
C.F. Gilbert
the Cross
Roy Barnett
Camden
Dell Thompson
Hope
Dear Helen Desperate and Distraught Letters Reveal Family Strife
The column compiles readers letters about privacy in marriage and teen independence. A mother laments her son in law snooping and blocking visits, while Helen Worden advises preserving privacy and promoting self resolution rather than court action. A teen siblings note reports parental control and aging grandparent pressures. The attorney general's stance on medical record sharing with health authorities is also noted, clarifying confidentiality rules.
Proclamation on Straw Hat Day by Mayor of Hope
A damaged notice from 1942 shows Mayor Frank Douglas of Hope proclaiming Straw Hat Day on April 29. The message urges residents to greet dawn with hats off, build self-reliance, and participate in community actions while offering advice on finances, youth engagement, and church activity.
Five Escapees From Trading School Recounted
Five boys from the Ka Hs Boys Trading School escaped on Monday evening near Cary. A motorcycle officer spotted four near Highway 62 and they were taken into custody. A fifth boy was picked up Tuesday afternoon as he appeared to be returning to the school. Superintendent Dea Rowell said the group left town but some later regretted the escape.
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Cary
Timnils
Dea Rowell
Rowell
Conway Quits Gas Rate Hike Fight
Conway Arkansas city officials vote to withdraw from an appeal of a Public Service Commission rate hike ruling affecting Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. The council directs city attorney to file withdrawal while Bluff City and El Dorado continue as parties. A $500 contribution to the appeal is requested. some charges may still be levied.
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Conway
Ark
Consway
Public Service Commission
Arkansas
Louisiana Gas ‘Co
Robert W. Henry
Tor
Phil
Bluff
el Dorado
Henry
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Thel
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R. L. Broach
George Rébison
EB. J. Whithtan
Jewel Moore Jr
B. N. Hollag
Herbert Stephens
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Grocers
Norton Apb
Calif
James Waller
Henry Bowden
Pam
Mike
Bald’ Knob
Mrs. She. Bowden
Mrs. H. 0. Ward
Jones
Shreveports
Highland Hospital
Mra
P. D. Burton
Lewisville
Mrs. George Peck
My, Peck
Mitchell and
Stuart Williams
Tahoka
Tex
Jel. Willams
George Peck
Washington, D.C
Julia
Dave Bond
St. Louis
Julia Peck
Mrs
Av Cy. Belew
Detroit
T. N. Belew
Women’s. ‘Spo
Atswear
Rex Lasidifer
Dreamland
Austin
Dorothy
Dix
Helen Worden
Erskine
Helen
Shim
Lummox
Ratte
Saouics
Attorney General's Office
W. L. Fulmer
Fulmer
Ai Agave
Nottingham
Engy
Bestre
Dorothy: Dix
A: Bell Syndicate
John P. Cox Drug Co
S&h Green
Hope, Ark
Mae
SNELL
Lycerin
Hkodacolor Film
Dr. Scholl
Bath St
Sane A
S&h
Aed Circe
Oraton
Cox's
Fine Cosmetics
Faberge
Helena Rubinstein
Dorothy Gray
Elizabeth Arden
Bevlon
Max Factor
Ladies
Timex
Netion
Mathers
Losheods
Fostoria
Ieee
Roo
Escapees Aire
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