August Social Calendar for Local Churches
The Social Calendar for August lists multiple church events. Sir Joe Vesey Circle of the W M S at Pleat Methodist hosts an annual picnic and swimming at the Pines. Toom W A of the First Baptist Church and others plan meetings at various church locations and park venues. Executives of the fat Presbyterian church and the Fired Baptist Church announce general and executive board gatherings with times around 4 p.m. at church sites and the Experiment Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Vesey
Pleat Methodist Church
the Pines
W. A
First Baptist Church
Women's Missionary Union
First Metro- Wit
Fat Presbyterian Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Alina Kyler Ciele
Women’s Missionary Union
First Methodial Church
Social Club Night Features Card Games and Teas
The Friday gathering at the Hernden home hosted by Mrs R V Herndaty Sr included Pridky beidue club members and guests with card games. High score prizes went to Mrs Tom McLarty and Mrs Roy Smith. light refreshments followed. A separate social event at Boal Third Street featured Punch, cookies, and games with guests like William Duckett and Eva Jean Mill attending. Mrs Nelson Wilhanns of Newport was honored as house guest of Miss Faola Alexander with a formal lunch and seating for several ladies. A banking party hosted by Misses Duke and Dike drew members including Rose Myra Dossett and Mary Jo Dickingan with multiple entertainments and a bridge game at J L Jeunes’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. V. Herndi
Hernden
R. V. Herndaty Sr
Pridky Beidue Club
High Score Club
Tom McLarty
Roy Smith
Hilly Ed Bayse
Jilly Ba Bayse
Boal Third Street
William Duckett
Alister Guthrie
Eva Jean Mill
Barbara la Grane
Alice Loraine Hoard
Matilda McPaddin
Dalinny Gibson
Johnny Bratman
Jaen Duffle
Betty Alin Bansa
Bobby Metrix
Davis O'Neal
Clarie Brow
Charles Wallis
Death notices and social updates from Prescott area
Personal mention reports the death of former Hope citizen James Newton in Bermuda on Monday July 26. Other items list visits and guests among local residents including Mus. C. C. Lewis in Prescott, Texarkana trips by Nel Louise Bayles and Marjorie Dikly, Mrs J L Gilet visiting Texarkana and East Texas, Geral and Gary Gilbert visiting aunt Mrs. W M Thompson in Emmet, and Montez Elinore returning from a visit to grandmother Mrs W B Fort with Janette Burges and Sibyl Bush in Little Rock.
Weekend guest list spans multiple states and towns
The Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Hamill host weekend visitors including Mrs. J. Paul Betton and son Paul Jr. from Oklahoma City, with Wanda Loto hosting friends Dorothy McKinay from Mansfield Louisiana and Betty Jane Askew from Waldo. Also in Texarkana were Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Stonequist and Albert Chartes. Julis Lemley visited Hot Springs. Alice Lile stayed with Mrs. Merman Cherry in Bay Arkansas and planned visits to Jonesboro. James Kinney left Athens after vacation with grandparents, and D. D. Glover Jr. from Malvern visited. Magnolia Sun attendees for a Kolth family reunion include the Keith and Wes ternman households. Inez Stewart departed Friday for Meadows Orrington College in Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Loto
Dorothy McKinay
Mansfited
Louisiana
Betty Jane Askew
Waldo
Frances Jean Williams
Sheridan
Lane
A. E. Stonequist
Albert Chartes
Texarkana
Julis Lemley
Hot Springs
Alice Lile
Merman Cherry
Mr. Cherry
Bay, Arkansas
Jonesboro
O- D. D. Glover Jr
Malvren
L. A. Keith
Mixkes
Mary Latlise
Zilaha
Wands
Mec
Mra
Bert Keith
Song
Victor
Hugh
George Keith
G. V
Bin
Virginia
Phillip
Bterling
Will Mator
Magnolia Sunny
Kolth
Seek 5c Base to Help Cotton Fight
President Johnston announces a National Cotton Council plan to fund defense of the cotton industry against substitutes surplus and foreign competition. A nickel per bale and three cents per ton of seed will finance the effort through merchants ginners mills and oil mills, with funds pooled for a war chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Oscar John ,Ston
Natiaal Cotton Council
Johnston
National Cotton Council
Council
United
Stinnett Answers Mailed Questions
Washington dateline reports J T Stinnett answering readers questions on political dates. The letter discusses Henry A Wallace’s party shifts, noting confusion over 1928 and 1936 affiliations and entrance into national politics. A reader from Reading Pa comments on delegates at the Chicago convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stinnet
Washington
J.T. Ty
Columbus
Ohio
Henry A. Wallace
al Sith
Roosevelt
H. M
Reading
Chicago
Frozen Desserts and Cold Treat Ideas for Summer
A long reader item offers freezer friendly desserts for family dining. Recipes describe Western Fruit Sherbet and a Summer Bisque style ice cream, plus snow balls and chocolate chip ice cream variants. Also included are letters about FDR pronunciation and political notes, plus a short science aside on prawns and electric poles.
From Ugly Duckling to Glamour In Six Weeks
The piece profiles Barbara Lorre and a fashion idea of slimming through active sports and targeted exercises. It describes her six week beauty program, weight loss, improved posture and confidence, plus a night club engagement after shedding pounds and gaining poise. It also notes a general summer trend of chasing fitness for better figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicla Hartner
Fay
Sumer
Yels Ton
Barbara Lorre
Miss Lorre
Ind
Miss Lorre Weiks
Miss. Lorre
Roosevelt Promotes Voluntary Service and Pay Increases
President Roosevelt discussed military manpower policy, suggesting that the volunteer system should be expanded with higher pay up to 30 dollars a month and proposing amendments to a conscription bill to trigger only if voluntary service fails. He argued for offering equal incentives to volunteers before resorting to compulsion and called for a swift decision by the senate on these ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lave
CCC
Senate
Systan
Antil
Jupiter Satellites and Moon Orbits
The planet Jupiter has nine moons, each requiring a different orbital period. Some moons move more slowly than others as their orbits vary greatly in size around the giant planet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter
Campaign promises shorten speeches in two night slate
The upcoming campaign enters its second full week as office seekers plan two speeches on Monday August 5. The events include a speech at Guernsey followed by a nightcap at Fulton, marking a doubled appearance strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Fulton
Jury questions reveal strategy to avoid alienating supporters
Hickman explains that Cale preferred to plead guilty, but the court would not commit. He cites lessons from that night learned with Davis and says they advised their client that taking the stand could alienate those whose support might help later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Hickman
Cale
Davis
Ragan
Chambers
Barry
Reaso
Cole
Government restricts food sales as morale war continues
The regime pursues harsher decrees to curb food sales amid France's war effort. Measures target shortages caused by transport delays and reduced imports this winter while authorities push "work, family and fatherland" campaigns to sustain public morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Local election candidates voice qualifications and promises
In Redland township a group of candidates outlines credentials and pledges for county clerk and related roles. Vandiver proclaims long county service, Cottingham vows readiness to respond, Sanders defends payroll service, Baker cites teaching background, Butler seeks office with scrutiny of private life, Dewoody invites support for August 28, and Buck Young asserts readiness despite limited experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Vandiver
W. E. Cottingham
Sheriff's Office
Barton Sanders
Jesse Baker
Howie Butler
Brad Dewoody
Redland Township
Redland
Buck Young
Washington Scene Is Much Changed By JACK STINNETT
Washington scenes have altered rapidly since the Chicago convention. Three administration veterans have left, with a possible fourth. Farley Garner Johnson and McNutt headline a widening rift as Roosevelt leans to New Dealers. Garner may end his long political career, while Farley faces a tough end to a turbulent tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Administration
Wheel [Reese
Democratic Party
Big Jim” Farley
Cletus Jack" Gar‘ner
Lou” Johnson
Paul McNutt
Farley
Garner
Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Jimmy’ Byrnes
Alben Barkley
Tess
John Nance Garner
Uookie
Texas
Mrs. Garner
Louis Johnson
Clarksburg
W. Va
Henry L. Stimson
Johnson
Attorney General Office Debate Over Highway Refunding Bill
A former attorney general criticizes M. Martin for using his office to oppose a refunding measure and seeks to curb special attorneys fees. The controversy centers on an emergency clause and an aborted legal opinion during the legislature’s special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connec ‘Tion
Martin
Holt
General Assembly
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Local officials announce uncontested county races
Chairman Jesse Stockton announced for Owen Waters and for assessor. County Judge J C Woodul and treasurer Carl Mitchell also spoke, each running without opposition and thanking supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Stockton
Owen Waters
Watters
Stockton
J.C. Woodul
Carl Mitchell
Political Shuffle Sparks Doubt Over Defense Post
Fragmentary text shows discussions around Pressett Roosevelt appointing someone to run national defense and reactions from McNett and McNutt supporters. Unclear details hint at third-term issues, potential withdrawals, and shifts among New Dealers. Names and roles are tentative due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pressett
Farley
Jlenath
Bee
Capital People May Get to Vote in District of Columbia
Washington coverage explores the push for DC suffrage with party planks, congressional resistance, and a forecast that self-government remains uncertain. The piece notes Rand and Randolph exchanges, the electoral college issue, and questions who benefits from granting DC voting rights. It also surveys Chicago convention impacts and Paul McNutt’s rising national profile and leverage for 1940 political positioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Ruse-Velt
Franklin De-Lay
Roosevelt
FDR
White House
Lo B
Cincinnati
Ohio
District of Columbia
House
Senate
GE. D. Evanston
James
A Farley
Paul V. McNutt
Nutuna
Democratic Party
McNutt
J.P. K. Breckenridge
Tex
Jack Stinnett
Washington
Columbia
Chicago
Jennings Rand i
West Virginia
Randolph
Ami Ican
Cobia
Congress
Paul McNutt
Indiana
Chis Cago
McNutt Organization
Paul V
Wandering Snuff Box Reunited With Demarest Line
A gold snuff box given in 1821 by the Duke of York to Rev. Demarest is back in the Demarest family after more than four decades away. Traced from San Diego to New Brunswick and then Minot, the box was finally returned in June to its 1678 Demarest theme amid notes of a related volcano illusion using steam and light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackensack
N. I
Duke of York
John Demarest
San Riego
Calif
Demarest
New Brunswick
N. J
Minot
N. D
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Jack Duttie
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Bobby Mary Jane Morine
Missy Frances Holloman
Dorothy Jean Retgers Buest
Nesonle Wihanns
Newport
Barlow
Noninio Wikauns
New York
Faola Alexander
Wilmans
Alexander
Martha Aim Eingleton
Evelyn Briaait
Elizabeth Beirne
Smackover
Marjory Whistle
Mary Della White
Daisy Dorothy Heart
J. Af Janes
Westesy de Meibers
Mweidge
Buell Weh
Harrison
J. dL
Jeunes
South Pine Street
Cecil Wyatt Wis
Mes
Mise Nel
Louise Byayles
Marjorie Dikly
Rue Jean Custer
J. L. Gilet
East Texas
Geral
Gary Gilbert
W. M. ‘Thompson
Emmet
J. E. Hamill
J. Paul Betton
Paul Jr
Oklahoma City
Okla
W. E. Jones
Idabel
Oklahoma
James Kinney
Athens
Georgia
Mr. and Mors
C. C. Westerman
Inez Stewart
Shreveport
Meadows-Orringhon College
U.S
Wallace
Alexander George AP
O. G
Pawnee
James P. Gardy
Barbara Lorreag
Liberty
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