Wistful verse and social notes from Shreveport
A sentimental poem by Mrs Sto Henny and family marks leaves of spring in memory verses. The column then reports visitors and gatherings in Shreveport, including the Clarence Baker and Doyle Nations parties, Mrs. Parker of Los Angeles, and various bridge teas, showers, and upcoming wedding trip plans for Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Baker
Family
Doyle Nations
Edgar Parker
Los Angeles
Calif
Shreveport
Fate of Machado and Cuban political stalemate continues
Machado may take a six month leave of absence to vacate the presidency. Ambassador Welles says he awaits palace developments. If the president resigns the secretary of state would act, but Ferrara is disqualified as a native born Italian. Some advocate Ferrara’s resignation and replacement by Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, a former Cuban minister to Washington, seen as acceptable to all sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machado
Welles
Ferrara
Atute
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
Washington
Believe Jealousy Behind Poisoning Case in Greenwood
District Attorney Arthur Jordan probes murder theory tied to Dr John Preston Kennedy’s planned remarriage to his divorced wife. Dr Sarah Ruth Dean, 33, imprisoned on murder charges after a deathbed claim by Kennedy. Barry Chandler, Kennedy’s son in law, said they planned a remarriage date within two weeks. Kennedy reportedly tasted metal in whisky before collapse.
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Greenwood
Miss
Arthur Jordan
John Preston Kennedy
Sarah Ruth Dean
Dean
Barry Chandler
West Point
Kennedy
Doctor Kennedy Born in Mississippi and War Service
The account notes Dr. Kennedy born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1892, earning his degree from Memphis Hospital Medical College and a New York Postgraduate course. He served as a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps during the war and married Bessie Barry Bruno in 1924 at West Point. they divorced last spring, with relatives citing no stated reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Kennedy
d’Le
Simpson County
Mississippi
Memphis Hospital Medical College
New York Postgraduate Medical School
Bessie Barry Bruno
West Point
Billion Needed for Winter Relief Warned by Hopkins
Washington federal relief administrator Harry Hopkins said a billion dollars is needed to do the job of unemployment relief through the coming winter and urged states and cities to match the government 100 million fund. He cited several states including West Virginia Texas Ohio Kentucky Alabama and Michigan as failing to cooperate and warned no more federal money would be provided unless they spend more of their own funds.
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Wasilington
Harry L. Hopkins
West Virginia
Texas
Ohio
Kentucky
Alabama
Michigan
Glenborg Works: World’s Largest smokeless fuel Plant
The largest plant in the world for smokeless fuel gas and oil operates at Glenborg Glasgow. It produces daily about 100 tons of fuel 15 000 gallons of crude oil and 15 000 000 cubic feet of gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenborg
Glasgow
Liquor Control Study By Rockefeller Son Nears Finish
New York report notes John D. Rockefeller Jr sponsors a comprehensive liquor control survey assessing laws worldwide. The project, begun when repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment is expected, aims to furnish accurate data for policy, reflecting Rockefeller’s shift from prohibition to temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Rockefeller
Fosdick Oversees Liquor Traffic Study Across Nations
Raymond B. Fosdick, a Rockefeller Foundation trustee and former League of Nations under secretary general, leads a liquor traffic survey with a focus on Canada, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The survey is described as detailing current controls and policy considerations in these nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond B. Fosdick
Rockefeller Foundation
League of Nations
Canada
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Hospital Notes Report From Josephine County
The little son of Mr and Mrs Jim shie Huett was brought to Josephine hospital Wednesday after drinking kerosene and was returned home in Garland City Thursday noon. Miss Clarice McDaniel underwent an appendicitis operation last Friday at Josephine hospital and is rapidly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lucay
Morrilton
Mrs
5. G. Norton
D. F. Davis
East Third Street
J. 4. Henry
A.C. Whitehurst
Dorsey McHee
Theo Witt
G. Norton
Mabel Ethridge
Louise Knobel
Avis
Malcolm Porterfield
J. F. Porterfield
Thos. M. Kinser
Lillian Houston
Bridge
South Elm Street
Valladeane Arnold
DeAnn
Hugh McKee
Mary Sue Halliburton
Willie Blanch Henry
Polly Joe Coffee
Sara Lou Ledbetter
Hill Parsons
Lou
M. McWilliams
Lloyd Spencer
Sid McMath
Helen Graham
Fordyce
R. V. Herndon
Virginia Onstead
Geraldine van Sickle
Tir
Miss Onstead
Brookwood
Charlotte Ageu
W. T. Davis
Jimshie Huett
Josephine Hospital
Garland City
Clarice McDaniel
Mt Nebo Attendees At Patmos Meeting Last Week
A good turnout from Mt Nebo joined residents at Patmos for a community meeting held last week. Participants discussed local issues and next steps with representatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patmos
Local Social Notes Highlight Visiting Friends and Tidbits
Grady Yancy after a brief Oklahoma stay visits family. Redrick Borton checks in with Alien Me Clean. Dorothy Henry rests on the sideline as Ted Elmore calls on Wesley Me Clellan Friday afternoon. Minnie Lee and Ovénell Thomas visit sister Doris Burns with Grady Yancy visiting uncle Perry Hicks. Bethel church event teased for August 6 with Bro William posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Yancy
Oklahoma
Redrick Borton
Dorothy Henry
Ted Elmore
Wesley MeClellan
Minnie Lee
Ovénell Thomas
Mra
Doris Burns
Perry Hicks
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Malaria Relief
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for malaria with twofold action. It claims the quinine-killing blood infection and the tonic iron strengthen blood to prevent future attacks, calling it pleasant, safe for children, and useful beyond malaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
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Fordyco
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E. P. Young
C. Cook
Clyde Monts
Texarkana
Madge Schooley
S. M. A. Dallas
Paul Hausman
Hausman
Chicago
J. E. Schooley
Martha Ann Singleton
Enola Alexander
Evelyn Briant
Mary Nell Carter
Margaret Bacon
Catherine May Siming
Catherine Franks
Thos. Franks
Foster Finley
Vayco Bright
Roy Lewis
Ruth Lewis
Franklin McLarty
Albert Jewell
John Wilson
Madge Lee Bankston
Mack Turner
Abbie Hudgins
Nolan Cargile
Elbert Mayer
D. B. Phillips
Lucille Porter
Martha Waddle
Lucille Hudson
Victor Keith
Alice Kate Hudson
Wallis von Sickle
Anna Dell Reynolds
Jimmin Martin
American Legion Auxiliary
Madge Evans
Frank Morgan
Harry Langdon
Canoy
Rockefeller Son
Mt. Nebo
Hope Hardware Co
le Blatt
Misa
Renarina Horton
Phiraday Nighe
Bethel
William
Chase & Sanborn’s
R. V. Stephenson Grocery and Market
Elson Huckins
Ces
U.S
Essolene
Essolenc
OFL CO
Louisiana
Munten Luchies
Rebwice
Tharieat Tybaveo Company
Les
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