Will Rogers tribute and civic project notes from Aug week
In a Daily Okivhensin column, Waldo Wet reviews tributes to Will Rogers, praising O D McIntyre's friendship piece and noting civic reflections. It highlights Civic Project concerns like the Hope Rest Room and Ladies Rest Room, its 1920 formation, and later WPA interest, with local notices of visits and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan
Preston
Dobinaily
Waldo Wet Fepeil
Okivhensin
Aio
Willagers
O.D. McIntyre
Will Rogers
Rogers
Yale
Nvrse
Lartlus
Hope's
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
Wowen
W. R. Andersen
Hope
George W. Robison
WPA
Gaynor and Fonda Star in New Saenger Film
A romance budding on the canal runs through the new Saenger feature The Farmer Takes a Wife with Janet Gaynor and Henry Fonda in lead roles. Fonda, a canal worker turned hopeful farmer, and Gaynor, a canal boat cook, spark a lively love match amid differences in outlook. Supporting cast includes Charles Bickford, Sam Summerfield, Roger Twhof, Andy Devine, Dane Withers, and Margaret Hamstoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Senger
Janet Gaynor
Henry Fonda
Fondi
Miss Gaynor
Fonda
Charles Bickford
Sam Summerville
Roger Twhoff
Andy Devine
Dane Withers
Margaret Hamstoy
Church of Ore Naztrene at South Kim St Sunday lessons
The Church of Ore Naztrene on South Kim Street with J Douglas as pastor announces Sunday Bible school at 7:45 PM led by the pastor as superintendent. Morning worship at 1 AM features songs and prayers and an encouraging sermon on The Happy State of the Christ in. Evening service at 7:45 PM will be evangelistic and all are urged to attend. Strangers are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Ore
Bible Schinal
Loyd
Coop
Bible School
P. Ai
V. A. Hammond
Leesville
Lachurel
Christin Endeavor
Chiured
Church of Christ
Yest Fifth
Grady Streets
Glenn A. Parks
First Christian Church Seeks 100 in Bible School
Pastor Guy D. Molt urges punctual attendance for Bible School at 9 45 a m with a goal to exceed 100. Morning worship at 11 00 a m features a sermon on The A B C s of Christian dignity. Evening service at 7 45 p m includes guest V A Hammond of Leesville. Christian Endeavor meets 7 15 p m urging youth participation.
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First Christian Church
Guy D. Molt
Church and church notices from Glenn A. Parks and others
Local church notices outline evangelistic work and regular services at Fifth and Grady Streets with minister Glenn A. Parks. Includes First Baptist Church announcements by Wallace R. Rogers, Hope Gospel Tabernacle details with Miss Georgian Lewis, and a note about baptisms and Sunday schedules.
Hill Defeats Jersey Wrestler in Night Bout
At Little Rock Frankie Hill defeated Frank Taylor in a feature match. After losing the first fall, Hill won the second and finished Taylor with an Australian figure four leg lock in about ten minutes of the second fall. Taylor carried out for first aid but left with a hurt leg. Skellis beat Sampson in the 45 minute semifinal. Hollis won the first roll in 19 minutes and the second ended in a draw. Burney Martin beat Pat O'Brien in a 30 minute prelim with a leg split anay roll and other maneuvers.
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Little Rock
Frankie Hill
Frank Taylor
New Jersey
Hill
Taylor
Skellis
Sampson
Ken Hollis
Dick Sampson
Texas
Hollis
Burney Martin
Pat O'Brien
Martin
Cardinals Win 2, Cut Giant's Lead
The Cardinals defeated the Dodgers in a doubleheader, holding Lefty Watson Clune to limited hits while Ed Heusser pitched his first major league complete game. Virgil Davis and Lou Durechur delivered early hits as St. Louis built and preserved leads in both games, with notable drives by Moore and Heusser himself later.
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Drgoklyn
Cardinals
New York Giants
Dodgers
Giants
Chicago Cubs
Watson Clune
Wiokits
Ed Heusser
Mingers
Emil Leonard
Bobby Reis
Tom Baker
St. Louis
Broalk- Hyon Jed
Virgil Davis
Lou Durechur
Tere Moore
Heusser
Buzz Boyle
State to Get Big Sum for PWA Jobs
Arkansas can obtain about 15 million dollars for PWA projects. Col. E W Clark urged submitting many worthwhile projects by September 16. He said no limit on applications and the PWA will process quickly, preferring permanent construction over merely creating labor, with a 46 percent gift opportunity.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
PWA
Col
E.W. Clark
Harold &. Ickes
Coronel Clark
Tennessee
Washington
Henrys Chapel social notes and visits update
Henrys Chapel community reports visits and family stays. Dattie Bearden and son Glendan returned Monday after two weeks with the Kim Bearden family in Washington. Several locals visited kin, sang at Centerville, and extended trips included Ethel Fincher and R. M. Fincher with family, and Mrs Gowaters in Texas with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Davis
Hinton Davis
Gen. W. Hinton
Phoenix
Aris
Notice of Petition to Confirm and Quiet Title in Hempstead
Petition filed in Hempstead Chancery Court seeks confirmation of title to lands in Hempstead County Arkansas, describing the West Half of the Northeast Quarter Section Five Township 13 South Range 23 West totaling 80 acres with allowances for a 4 acre exception and a 20 foot road. The petition also seeks to quiet title in G. L. Ayres. All interested parties must appear after six weeks from publication to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Clerk Dale Jones certifies the notice dated August 1985.
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Hemstead
G. L. Ayres
Hempstead Chancery Court
Hempstead Chancery
Sealy Dale Jones
Hempstead Chancery Cove
Feud Over New Mexico Senate Fight Continues
The dispute surrounding Chavez and Cutting persists after Cutting's death in an air crash while in a Senate contest. Chavez denounces Edgar Puryear's appointment, prompting pushback from Roosevelt and others, as Chavez seeks removal and political advantage amid New Mexico party tensions.
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Dannis Chavez
Pisnin
Branson Cutting
New Mexico
Chavez
Cutting
Senate
Fi- Auis
Borah
Norris
Mye
Johnson
LaFollette
Chavex
I Chavez
Severary Ickes
Edgar F. Purgear
Local families share visits and travels in week
Sister My and Mrs. D F Wiggins. Sid Ellis of Guancey spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Carl Ellis. Kelley Gray left Monday for Oklahoma to work. Willie Rothwell visited with Hanson Rothwell and son. Mrs Alberty Taybee visited Mrs Glen Fincher. Clyde of Bluff Springs visiting sister Mrs Parrish. Fincher and Riley Lewallen spent Sunday with daughter Mrs Howard Callier of Shaver Springs. Mrs Clyde Dobson improving at home of her parents Mr and Mrs M E Ferkins. Dottie Byarden and son Glen spent Monday with Willis Cobb. Alton Johnston of Hope spent Friday night with Joe Taulbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Wiggins
Sid Ellis
Guancey
Carl Ellis
Kelley Gray
Oklahoma
Willie Rothwell
Hanson Rothwell
Alberty Taybee
Glen Fincher
Clyde
Bluff Springs
Parrish. Fincher
Riley Lewallen
Howard Callier
Shaver Springs
Clyde Dobson
M. E. Ferkins
Dottie Byarden
Glenon
Willis Cobb
Alton Johnston
Hope
Joe Taulbee
Fred Astaire to Broadcast 6 p.m on NBC This Saturday
Fred Astaire, heard on NBC stations Saturday evenings, headlines a debut radio broadcast singing songs from Top Hat and promising further selections from stage and screen works. Guest stars Lennie Hayton's orchestra Kay Thompson and others accompany the Lucky Strike Hit Parade segment. Card of Thanks notes heartfelt appreciation for condolences and floral offerings after a death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Astaire
NBC
Astaire
Lennie Hayton
Kay Thompson
Johnny Wauser
Charles Sartile
The
Rhythm Kings
Melody Girls
Mélody Girls
Kay ‘Thompson
Baer Heel Injury Spurs Redemption Fight Plans
New York reports from state boxing commission doctors found Baer had not suffered a serious hand injury after a test of a dozen plates. Brigadier General J Phelan notified promoter Mike Degi that Baer can proceed with the planned September 24 bout at Yankee Stadium against the Black heavyweight sensation from Detroit as the redemption fight for Baer after a failed defense.
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New York
Max Baars
Jimm
Fis
Atiall Commission
J. Phelan
Mike Datghi
Ain Baer
Aga
Louis
Detroit
Yankee Stadium
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Nannie Parking
DuVal Parkins
Nancy Lane
Harold Note
Harold, Jr
Oren
H.C. Whitworth
Mary Evelyn
Cabot
Arki
Claudia Whitworth
W. ‘T. Gorham
Gorhamy
Ann Alexander
Helena
Milas Alexander
Ada Down
Marie Black
J. Emerson
Adu
Okla
Guy Card
Don Tive
Clara Lowthorp
Pinus
RT. White
Almena Ray Blackwood
Mineral Springs
Nancy White
Jackson
Ruby Raye Taylor
Ardis Smith
Hollis Purtell
Gaynor
New Saenger Film
F. E.paylor
Hope High Schools
J. B. Smith
Betty Price
Magnolia
Bernie Buchanan
Saenger Theater
Gast
Miss Price
Louise Han Cgan
Mary Louise Keith
Ruby
Mineola Owen
Harriet Story
Harriet. Pritchard
M. M. Smyth
Janes Y. W. A
Bennet
Fred Jowell
Sweet Genevieve—Tucker
Qui—McCoy
Moses
Wo M. S
Bertie Key
South Eh Street
Evelyn Green
E. J. McCabe
J. M. Hockett
J. M. Hocket
Appe, Ark
A. E. Rockett
Pratt, Kan
Sam Hockett
Shilder
R. E. Lang
Hope, Ark
Birdie Ray Bilis
Yon Hollis
Virgina Mae
Paralee
Galveston
Dexias
Jeff Sleigh
Little Rork
Dale Hunt
Alice Williams
Frederics
Eugenes
Cuho Oi
Mirsele
Wil Wawes
Avid
Lewis Beauty Salon
Fresa
W. P. Singleton
Lugs Om Tourist Court
Brer Rarhecard Syndwiches Dha Light Lijwehes
Sam
Roy Anderson
Canapeea
Ecient
Wlhses Ronser
John P. Cc
Our Lady of Goo Hope
First Baptist Church
Wallace R. Rogers
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
Georgian Lewis
Redbirds
Henry’s
Dattie Bearden
Glendan
Kim Bearden
E. F. Simmons
Centerville
Ethel Fincher
R. M
Near
Union
Gowaters
Dewey Bearden
R. M. Fincher
Nolen Lewallen
Earl Fincher
Smith
Pattie
New Orleans
von Plantitt
Ayres
Hempstear Craiity
Diamond Cafe
Jird and
Ulnnder
Unique
Coltese & Freshest
Sseway
Mobil
Hall Brothers Hope
Hope Heading CO
R. Q. Wortham
Wortham
FH. Wortham
L. H. Jackson
Baer
Okeh
C. Pe Holland
Saenger
Janet Gaynor —and
NCU
Jane "Wittiens
Andy” Devine
Paramount
Dineadeg
Elaine Chalmers
Hope Star
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