Citizens National Benevolent Association aims to save spirituals
In Austin a new organization led by Major P. Graham seeks to curb swing time in Negro spirituals and plantation melodies. The group plans radio and performer outreach and to establish a conservatory to teach proper rendition preserving historic links to the south.
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Austin
Texas
Citizens’ National Benevolent Association
Major P. Graham
Graham
South
Tent Meeting At Green's Station Draws Good Attendance
The Sunday start of a tent meeting behind Green's filling station in Emmett draws strong turnout and eager interest. Evangelist Fowler delivers soul stirring messages as Rev. J. E. Hamil and Mrs. Hamil plan to attend Friday night services with Mrs. Hamil singing. Everyone is welcome for spiritual uplift.
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Green
Emmett
Evangelist Fowler
J. E. Hamil
The
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
Hamil
Bull named Hitler heads for New York World's Fair trek
Ted Terry of Sun Valley Idaho rides a 1600 pound Hereford Durham bull christened Hitler from his home to the New York World’s Fair. They began September 15 1937 and travel about two miles daily at two miles an hour. Grover Whalen urged a hurry.
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Atlantic
New York
Iin
Ted Terry
Sun Valley
Idaho
Terry
Hitler
Lawmakers clash over final refunding measure
Senator Luke Arnett warns he will pursue the fight beyond the senate hall as final debate ends. House members forecast statewide referendum petitions within a week and pledge to assist in circulating them. Opponents including Dan Johnston Elbert Leisure and J B Smith back petitions while Herm an McKastle delays printing. An informed source notes a statewide coalition will circulate petitions against the refunding. The act, with an emergency clause, takes effect upon the governor's signature and requires 3422 signatures (six percent of votes cast in 1933) due nine days after adjournment.
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Luke Arnett
Paris
Senate
J. B. Smith
Randolph County
House
Dan Johnston
Johnson County
Elbert A. Leisure
White County
Herman E. McKastle
FFA Camp Plans and Local News From Fancy Farm
FFA boys will camp with supervised swimming and Red Cross instruction. One hour daily for leadership training. A model meeting is set for August 10 led by cadet officers. A local tour around Hot Springs is planned to expand education. Fancy Farm, Ky., notes Elisha M. Willett, 25, Kentucky's youngest mayor and a merchant.
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Red Cross
Fife
F.F.A
Hot Springs
Fancy Farm
Kentucky
Elisha M. Willett
War and a Woman in the Serial Story
Linda storms at Jimmy’s war talk and ends their embrace as she clashes with Marcia. A late night call from George reveals Linda’s father’s heart attack, forcing Linda to rush home as she confronts isolation and looming disaster.
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Marcia
Linda
George
Peter
Jimmy
Linda Storm
Trench Silo Advised By County Agent Adams
County Agent Oliver L. Adams urges use of trench silos to store feed crops during dry weather. Dam Paul Carruth, Extension dairy man at the University of Arkansas College of Agriculture, notes feed crops suffer without proper moisture, recommending trench silos as best storage solution.
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Paul Carruth
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Commissioner Sale Notice in Hempstead County Arkansas
A chancery court order directs Ralph Bailey to sell at public vendue the east half of the northwest quarter of section 28 township 12 south range 23 west in Hempstead County Arkansas. Sale set for September 2, 1939 with a three month credit and six percent interest.
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Chancery Court
Hempstead
Mary K. Lemley
Sallie Jones
United States Post Office
Ralph Bailey
Wallace Puts Economy Group Final on Discontent
Wallace aligned with the economy group amid farm members anger over relief appropriations and their stance on the administration lending program. Congress neared adjournment with Tuesday’s prospect of wage hour amendments. In New York stocks rose as utility shares gained on debate over the House revolt and its long term impact on business confidence.
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Congress
House
New York
Wall Street
Wall
Raising A Family Dear Mrs Young
Guidance for a exhausted mother on how marital tension affects home life and a hint to project happiness after a long day. Olive Roberts Barton signs a humane note urging wives to create a haven for their husbands. Library News announces a Vacation Reader's Club final meeting at City Hall August 4 with a required attendance and plan details. Nurse joke closes the piece with a playful stork refrain.
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Library News
The
Library
Public Auction Notice in Hope Arkansas 1939
In Hempstead County Arkansas a court sale is set for September 2, 1939 at the Citizens National Bank of Hope. Dunes Coffee Company sues J G Darwin et al for real estate comprising parts of Section Twelve Township Thirteen South Range Twenty four West totaling about 103 acres with details of parcels and a three acre tract, maximum bid at six percent interest on secured funds.
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Chancery Court
Hempstead
Dunes Coffee Company
J. G. Darwin
Lumder
Citizens National Bank of Hope
Arkansas
Second and Elm Streets
Laviers
Ralph Bailey
Kiwanis Contest Seeks Youth Essays on Hempstead Farm
The Hope Kiwanis club sponsors a writing contest for boys and girls under 10 on Hempstead county farms. Entries due by midnight August 15 to G T Cragg, with a detached numbered page for the composer’s name. Three Kiwanis judges from the club will select winners. Prizes include first prize a $53.55 air conditioner unit, second $10, third $5. judged 80 percent on ideas and 20 percent on composition.
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Hempstead
G.T. Cragg
The
Hope Kiwanis Inclub
Tatler
Casuyes
Carruth
Home Ire Co
Hope
Hempnilend County Farm Bureau
Graveyard Working At Old New Hope Church
A graveyard working is scheduled at Old New Hope Church on Tuesday August 8. The church lies about 10 miles south of Hope.
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Old New Hope
Hope
Modern Airplane Research and Wartime Readiness
The article outlines two main research streams by NACA and military bodies at Langley and Philadelphia. It notes the need to boost funding, expanding Wright Field wind tunnel capacity and lab facilities to support aeronautical development for immediate wartime readiness.
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National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Langley Field
Naval Air Station
Philadelphia
War Department
Congress
Wright Field
Navy
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Pee Ee Tre
Simmy
Linds
Maccia
Suz
Miss Storm
Goodby
Sary
Queensville
Daddy
Oliver L. Adams
Wallace
Mrs. Young
J. Q
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Yours Sincerely, Olive Roberts Barton
Willie
Willies
Kiwanis
Nature
Wista
Dean
Bottle Country Club
Sunbrite
Tall Boy
Sunkist Lemons—Coven
Duzen
Colorado
Bach
Chavondale Plour
Brea
Country Club
Kroger Beverages
Lima Beans
Pimento
Pruit & Nut
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Cantry Club
WESCO
K. J. Caplinger
Kroger
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K.C
Feed Feeders Supply Co
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