Social Bridge and Church Calendar Sparks Local Event
Friday and Monday bridge clubs meet at homes of Mrs J Jones and Mrs A V Herndon Sr with evening times noted. Joe Vesey Circle of W M S plans annual church picnic at the Pines. Y W A hosts 6 pm gathering at the First Baptist Church. Executive Board of the First Presbyterian Church meets at 4 o'clock. Engagement announced for Mary Sue Anderson and Thompson Evans Jr with a fall wedding planned. Lenora Houten honored over dinner hosted by Luther Holloman Jr. at the Barlow in honor of the visitor from Shreveport. Numerous guests attend with high scores awarded to Miss Whitworth and Foster Finley. Additional reports cover the Thursday Bridge Club, Faulkner-Burke wedding, and social events at the Clyde Coffin home with high scores noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snday Bridge Club
Mig Slatary Union
First Methodist Church
Aniwial Plenty
Frst Presbyterian Church
Ploels
Mary Sue Anderson
Fioupeon Evans, Jr
Roy Andersons
Ja ‘Thompson Evans Jr
Mrs. Thompson Evans
Tuther Wollomann Jr
Lenora Houten
Luther Holloman
Barlow
Ely
Lenora Routen
Shreveport
Rowton
Luther Holloman Jr
Thompson Evans Jr
Chachon Whitworth
Dick Ligon
William Robertson
Mary Dalla
Carrigan
Whigfield Stroud
Daisy Dorothy Heard
Foster Finlay
andRaigh Elliot
Eagleton
Arkansas
Ile Holloman
Miss Whitworth
Poster Finley
Wic
Mes
George Taster
Meriden
W. J. Herndon
Elwin Bird
Crossett
Roy Powell
William Johnson
Herndon
Clyde
Clyde Coffen
Henry Sommerville
Quest
Bill Wray
Social notes of visitors and arrivals across towns
Personal mentions list numerous visits and upcoming arrivals: Mr. and Mrs. Clarice Weakley traveling to Red Oak Oklahoma. Lenora Hatey visiting grandmother in Warren. Jack Mathis from Longview visiting Luther Holloman Jr. after Hendrix and University ties. Mrs. M. M. McCloughan and son Merell Edward hye visiting Texarkana. Mrs. George Ware visiting Texarkana. Claud Garter and son George Robison returning from fall style revues in Dallas. Martin Jr. and Mrs. Colyer Cox arriving from Hot Springs. Percy Sharp and son from Morningsport Louisiana visiting Frank Hearne family. George Ware a business visitor in Fayetteville. Thomas Kinser visiting with Al and Mr. Park in Vicksburg. Mary Evelyn Whitworth visiting Little Rock and Cabot. Mrs. C. W. Tarpley and Carolyn visiting with Mrs. Tarpley’s family in Mabelton. Misses Margaret and Louise Phippin visiting Springhill Louisiana. Harold King of Dallas visiting family. William Robertson to Wichita for Caudahy Packing Company School then El Dorado to become district manager. James Allen Jr. leaving for Los Angeles to attend Anderson Airplane School. Ervin Reasons and wife announce birth of son Joe Kenneth with mother La Franca Simmons noted as former Patmos resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Sharp
Percy
Morningsport
Louisiana
Sharp
Frank Hearne
George Ware
Fayetteville
Thomas Kinser
al Park
Mr. Park
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Cranium Crackers Word Definitions Puzzle
Five definitions with multiple choice options test vocabulary skills. Answers: epigram, dilettante, mandrake, armadillo, armadillo.
Agreement Reached On City Hope Arkansas Gas Records
A conference in the Department discussed the City of Hope Arkansas petition in Docket No 16 seeking gas system information from Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company. The parties agreed the company will furnish requested data and interpret questions, with Johnson and Hamilton coordinating, and any disputes to be presented to the Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
McFaddin
Chy of Hope
Mr. McFaddin
Hope
Arkanaes
L. Carter Sohman
E. F. McFaddin
A. H. Washburn
Albert Caves
P. Young
Fitzhugh
Walker
Ay Company
Mr. Walker
J. Merrick Moore
City of Hope
Arkansas
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company
Department
Hamilton
Atkins
Johnson
Mr. Hamilton
Pitttiugh
Mr. Atkins
Robins Attack Tomcat After Naps in Helena Yard
Mrs. Harry Eayve of Helena Montana notes that every time her large lazy tomcat naps in the backyard robins attack him viciously. The report appears in a local SPCA note detailing unusual bird behavior and pet safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena, Mont
Harry Eayve
Campaign rally portraits county race in Nevada county
A lengthy campaign rally covered multiple county races in Nevada County. Speakers included J B Bearden and Royce Weisenberger for representative No. 2, candidates for county treasurer, and county judge hopefuls Fred Luck Luther Higgason and John L Wilson. Constable, county clerk, sheriff, and other posts were also discussed with brief pledges of service and calls for votes on August 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Arthur Anderson
Elmer Brown
J. P. “Pinkie” Byers
J. B. Bearden
John Wilson
Royce Weisenberger
Weisenberger
Bearden
Gladine EB
Morris
Newt Pentecost
Charley Reynerson
Jim Bowden
Pie County Fudge
Fred Luck
Luther Higgason
John L. Wilson
Nolen
Columbus
Guernsey
Missouri Township
Mr. Billingstey
Rushing
Hodie Butler
Howell Buck
Young
Lee O'Doniels
Mbrad Dewondy
W. Lee O'Daniels
Texas
Nevada
AAA
John Jarvis
Pleasant Hill
Jed
Curtiss Ward
Ward
Prescott
Elean
Red Vandiver
Barton Saunders
Justice Crow Campaign Speech At Pleasant Hill Rally
In a darkened setting crowd control lights lit the scene as Justice Crow urged voters to remove his opponents from the ballot. He claimed to know common J P laws and asserted equal rights in his court while pressing for ballot scratches to end the contest. Opponent R C Harris rebutted with a call for term limits and openness to new candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
J. P
R. C. Harris
Justice Crows
Pleasant Hill
Uinks
Rotarians Invite Stamps to August 16 Rotary Meet
Hope Rotarians plan a joint meeting with the Stamps Rotary club on Friday night August 18 at Lewisville. B F McFaddin announced at Hope noon luncheon in Hotel Barlow that business and professional men from Lewisville will attend. Speakers included Frank Ward Fred Cook Max Cox C O Thores Jimmy Jones and William Wray. Guests were A T Von Pelt and George H Christopher of the Prescott Rotary club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Stamps
Stamps Club
Lewisville
B.F. McFaddin
Hope Club
Barlow
McFaddin
Frank Ward
Fred Cook
Max Cox
C. O. Thores
Jimmy Jones
William Wray
Amendment by Lee Is Voted Down
The Senate Military Committee rejected Senator Lee's Burke-Wadsworth amendment 7 to 2 capping draft calls at 400000 from Oct 1 to Apr 1 1941 and 500000 from Apr 1 to Oct 1 1941. A 90 day voluntary enlistment amendment was also rejected, clearing the path for a final vote next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rooseviet
Senate Military Committee
Lee
Tee
Yerger Prepares for National Meet
Yerger High School vocational students and teachers finalize plans for the National NFA convention to be held August 4 to 10 at Arkansas Tech College in Pine Bluff. Delegates include state contest winners and the year’s top quartet led by coach J A Harris with Rosco Green as substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C
Arkansas
Thomas English
C. L. Flotnoy
A. J. Piggee
W. C. Easter
Rosco Green
Pink Carrigan
Father of Texas polo rides 10 miles in record time
Bill Meadows, 70, known as the father of Texas polo, rode a nine-gaited stallion from Kerrville to San Antonio, covering 10 miles in 11.4 hours to promote a rodeo, surpassing his 13 hour record from 53 years earlier.
Candidacy notes mark absent delegates and announced runs
The report lists several local candidates with absences. Jesse Baker, long resident of Nevada County, was delayed en route to a Speaking event. Myr. Horn and A. Gordon also were absent. Leslie W. Buchanan announced his candidacy for Representative and outlined amendments and bills for the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada County
Europe
Jesse Baker
Myr. Horn
J. P
Missouri Township
Leslie W. Buchanan
A. &. Gordon
Nash's C and L Tonic Malaria Chill Tonic Ad
A vintage advertisement offering Nash's C and L Tonic and Malaria Chill Tonic with a one week guarantee. It promises relief for malaria symptoms and temporary constipation and advertises bottles priced 50 cents to $1.00 with a refund if unsatisfied. Gibson Drug Co. is noted as authorized to back the guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
C&l
Gibson Drug CO
German blitzkrieg fears rise as raids widen
British sources described Krupp arms plants in 100 German towns damaged and ports near Hamburg crippled, with attacks on Bremerhaven and Cologne, plus a Norwegian coast naval strike. De Gaulle to face trial in absentia, Vichy leaders set for Supreme Court case August 8. Berlin hailed Molotov remarks as warning to Washington and framed U.S. interference as unacceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ra Ee
Hamburg
Kalng
Bre
Mr¢N
Ceunter
Cologne
Iheir
Admiralty
Hutelet
Clermont - Ferrand
France
Charles de Guauile
Freitel Folicer
London
Germany
Strecks
de Gaulle
Vichy
Ard
Will
Supreme Court
Berlin
Molotoff
United States
Defense Rests As McCarroll Denies Liquor Conspiracy
On the stand McCarroll denied involvement in a liquor transport conspiracy with Southwestern Distilled Products and others. He said he would wipe out the traffic if possible, but as revenue commissioner he must enforce liquor laws and collect taxes. He cited a $26,160,000 tax tally for the fiscal year ended 1940 and described litigation against Clyde Collins’ company to collect taxes under the 1938 export liquor tax law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioner
M. McCarrol
McCarroll
Charles A. Frie |Derson
Jonesboro
Joel W. House
Butler Toland
Dave Sherman
Southwestern Distilled Products, Inc
Attorney House
McCarrol
Southwestern
Clyde Collins
Memphis
Revenue Department
Community fair aims to raise funds for Hope exhibit
Members of the Exertitt committee of the Mompstead county Pall association plan a noon Monday meeting at the Chambed Cortiietcd offices to begin preparations for the fair in Hope. Subscriptions have been satisfactory and donors will be listed in local papers while a complete contributor roster will be published. The committee hopes to move the fair from September to October second week to allow more planning time. They seek a large attendance with events including a horse show and a patriotic program, aiming for no admission charge and strong support to cover premiums and exhibit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mompstead
Pall Association
South
Clyérge
Atteance
Association to Meet in Lewisville Courthouse
The Arkansas Highway 29 Association will meet at the Lewisville courthouse at 8 o clock Friday night to read letters from officials on political candidates and options for paving or repairing highway. Hope to Lewisville, many members are expected to attend, as it is considered one of the most important meetings scheduled thus far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Highway 29 Association
Lewisville
Diesel Freight Engine Demonstration Impresses But Purchase Not Planned
W E Lamb of Little Rock, general superintendent of Southwestern, touts a new ElectraMotive diesel freight engine tested on a Missouri Pacific train hauling 113 cars from Dupo to Texarkana. The diesel shows faster service and end-to-end operation, with one more test round planned. Lamb notes no purchase plans despite efficiency gains and emphasizes maintenance savings. Other notes reference ongoing tax litigation and departmental actions against Southwestern’s seeking to restrict its freight operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Missouri Pacific
W. E. Lamb
Little Rock
Geeral
Plang
Tun
Electra-Motive Corporation
Sibel
General Motor
Dupo
Texarkana
Lamb
Southwestern
Ee Oetaon
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Faulkner-Burke
W. H. Burke
Artie
Berry Faulkner
Yulie Faulkner
Bahamas
Mrs. Clarice Weakley
Red Oak, Oklahoma
Lenora Hatey
Warren
Cora Staggs
Jack Mathis
Longview
Hendrix
University of Texan
M. M. McCloughan
Merell Edward Hye
Claud, Garter
George Robison
Daling
Oo Martin Jr
Mary Evelyn Whitworth
Little ‘Rock
Cabbat
C. W. ‘Tarpley
Carolyn
Margaret
Louise Phippin
Bernice Juris
Springhill
Harold King
Dallas
T. R. King
Suneday
Wichita
Kansas
Caudahy Packing Company
el Dorado
James Allen Jr
Los Angles
California
Anderson Airplane School
James E. Allen Sr
Ervin Reasons
Auburn
Joe Kenneth
Reasons
la Franca Simmons
W. EB. Simmons
Patmos
Moi
Saenger
Brother Orchid
Wild Bill
S.P.C.A
Ann Neagle
Ray Milland
Irene
Ed Cottingham
Hope Rotarians
Rotary Club
Bill
Yerger
Pine Bluff
Krupp Arms Plant
Pose
Wonlye
Eaknea
Zotenn
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