Unsung song and social notes mingle in society page
A verse on the unsung song of might-have-been opens the column, followed by society notices from Houston to Dallas. Guests, visits, and bridge club results fill the rest, with families in Abilene, Conway, St. Louis, and Kansas City hosting and traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Gorin
Kansas City
A. M. Key
South Elm Street
James R. Henry, Jr
J. M. Ligon
Conway
James L. Gladden
K. G. Hamilton
St. Louis, Mo
W. A. Bowen
San Marcos
Tex
Gatha Matthews
Frances Snyder
Roosevelt’s Image in Politics and Diplomacy
The article highlights Roosevelt’s continued public presence showing strength and vitality. It notes a boat trip where he sailed, cooked, and posed for cameras as a vigorous outdoorsman. It also describes his push for a personal conference with Hoover before the St. Lawrence treaty negotiations, which Hoover declined politely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
St. Lawrence Waterways Treaty
Roosevelt Plays Showman as He Moves Toward Nomination
The piece notes Roosevelt shaping public perception while rivals maneuver in Chicago to block his Democratic bid. It highlights Walker and Seabury antics and Hoover competition, framing Roosevelt as master showman prepping for a national act on the Jimmy Walker case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Roosevelt
New York
Chicago
Jimmy Walker
Murphy’s Rapid Wealth Sparks Jocular Stray Bits Glimpse
A quip notes Murphy’s swift rise to wealth and mocks his golf habit with a sharp jab about hand hygiene. The line appears in Stray Bits as a witty aside on sudden fortune and public image.
Love or Money Unfolds in Townsend Jewel Theft Tale
Mona Moran accepts a marriage proposal to a Townsend uncle as Steve Saccarelli’s diamond mine exploits unfold. A burglar targets Mona’s jewels chasing the Empress of Peru diamond bought for her by Townsend. Mona and friend Lottie confront risk and romance as the caper progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Moran
Wall Street
Monn
Barry Townsend
Steve Saccarelli
Barry
Steve
South America
Lottie Carr
Mona
Slster
Grane
Ritz
Lottie
Townsend
68Rd Street
Third Avenue
Kitty
Atlantic City
Maine
Bud
Min
Mr. Townsend
Mr. Ashcroft
Uncle Sam Taxes Hit You and How
Read about the 1932 federal tax changes with new rates on income and broad surcharges. The piece outlines lowered exemptions for married and single filers, higher surtaxes up to 55 percent for millionaires, and revised corporate taxes plus expected revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA Service, Inc
Hoover
World's Richest Mrs McCormick In Grave Condition
Mrs McCormick, described as the world's richest, lies in grave condition after a nervous ailment. Her fortune fell during the panic yet she aided many homeowners with financing, while a 45 million dollar suit by a Chicago bank adds to her difficulties.
Fairview to Baptize Converts Sunday
Fairview church revival led by Rev. Josh Rogers closes with 22 additions to the church membership. Baptism will be held at 3 p m Sunday August 21 at Erwin pond six miles east of Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Church
Josh Rogers
Erwin Pond
Hope
City Councilman Rejects Hon. Title in Augusta Meeting
In Augusta Georgia ordinances from Councilman Scott Nixon were issued without the honorific Hon. He told the clerk I am not to be called Hon. Scott Nixon noting his view echoes English practice in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Scott Nixon
England
Defendants Burke and Midland Savings Ordered to Answer Suit
The defendants Mattie B. Burke and Midland Savings and Loan Company are warned to appear within thirty days and answer the plaintiff's complaint. Witness my hand and seal as clerk of the court on this 4th day of August 1932 at Seal August 4, 11, 18, 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Rosewll
Mattie B. Burke
Father and son debate risk in pursuit of danger
In a terse, cautious exchange the father cautions against harmful effort while the son Deb desires a venture full of danger. The dialogue hints at intergenerational tension over ambition and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deb
Christian
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Leonard Hutson
Houston, Tex
Mr. Hutson
Mrs
Wash Hutson
H. H. Walker
Verbon
Abilene, Tex
R. T. White
Frances
Nancy White
Tennessee
Points
Lily Snow Whatley
Lewisville
T. R. King
Glennie Graham
Jane
Englewood, N. J
S. H. Briant
N. T. Jewell
Battle Creek
Mich
St. Louis
C. M. Agee
Kansas City, Mo
Zell Lockwood
Wednesday
C. F. Erwin
West Division Street
A. S. Guinn
Cecil Weaver
Lynette McKamey
Little Rock
Jane Doyle
Amos Shaw
Dallas
W. M. Hart
Malco
Ovest
Helen Twelvetrees
Robert Young
Lewis Stone
Albert Pike Hotel
Capitol City
Albert Pike
Main Street
Thor Pike
el Little Rock
Arkansas
W. T
Billy) Briggs
Albany
Twilands
Robert Talley
NEA Service
Fairview
America
Hempsead Chancery Court Commonwealth Building and Loan Association of
Little Rock Arkansas
Willie Harris
Hempstead Co. Lumber Co
Patterson’s
Fisk
Patterson
Patterson’s Department Store
Arkansas Machine Specialty CO
Hope, Arkansas
North Walnut
Goodyear
Goodyear Speedway
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