Quiet Bereaved Families Gather in Local Notices
Fragmented column lists visitors and social events from a small town. Mrs. P. H. Webb visits kin in Little Rock while Mrs. Julia Duckett from Blevins spends the day with Mrs. Ww. Duckett. The Cemetery Association postpones its meeting to December 9 at First Methodist church. A moment of reflection notes shared sorrow for Birdie Sykes in Tulsa and back home.
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A. M. Key
Wednesday Bridge Club
South Elny Street
P. H. Webb
Lite Rock
Cemetery Association
First Methodist Church
Farmers In Arkansas Advocate Freeedom and Liberty
A 1938 letter from W. C. Johnson urges voters to oppose centralized power, warns of debt payday, and defends farm subsidy. The missive from Blevins discusses farm prosperity, domestic allotment plans, and cotton pricing contrasts with world prices, reflecting rural concerns of the era.
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W. C. Johnson
Blevins
Arkansas
Sar
Texas
Serial Story Lovers Aweigh Amid Navy Widow's Trial
In a wartime tale, Judy and Diane face loss as Lieut William Bell dies and Jack Hanley fights to recover. Judy consoles Diane at the funeral and vows to support her, while Diane resolves to endure life with the baby and honor the fallen husband’s service. The story, set aboard a naval community, follows love, duty, and resilience amid sacrifice.
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Enterprise
Bil Bell
Judy
Jack
Bill
Diane
Vietginia
Navy
Judy Alcott
Sloane
Mrs. Alcott
William Bell
Virginia
Hawaii
Sarer
Moody Sees Subsidies Hindering Farm Prosperity in 1998 Letter
M H Moody argues subsidies for diversifying farmers distort thrift and create government dependence. He traces policy history from Hamilton to Roosevelt and warns that currency expansion to pay debt while maintaining current agricultural subsidies delays true prosperity for farmers and the nation. Route One November 29 1998.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hamilton
Roosevelt
Congress
M. H. Moody
Monopoly Seen on Rose Bowl Tilt
Chicago reports a possible agreement to limit Rose Bowl games to matchups between Big Ten and Pacific Coast teams. Wester conference athletic reps will discuss at their December meeting, with coast authorities favorable and several Big Ten directors seeing merits. The main drawback is Big Ten teams would practice in cold snowy weather before a summer contest.
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Chicago
Big Ten
Pacific Coast
Wester Conference
Atletic
Pacific Coast Conferniree
McMath Leads Ward Victory Over Taylor in City Races
Unofficial results show Syd McMath winning in four wards with 733 votes to defeat veteran Alderman Charles Taylor who polled 488 in the fourth ward. Hope Attorney II Johnson received 437 votes and W A Lewis had 269. Charles Reynerson re-elected city treasurer without opposition. New officials take office next April.
Purdue athletic chief backs earlier Rose Bowl date
Noble Kizer, Purdue's athletic director, proposed moving the Rose Bowl game to an earlier date perhaps in December. The idea aims to adjust national economy alongside relief policy, with advocates arguing timing could influence broader fiscal plans.
Bowl clash sets Duke for January 2 showdown
Southern California will meet Duke in the bowl extravaganza on January 2, ending bickering over opponents. California fans wished Texas Christian would receive the invitation, but the pairing favors Duke in the big game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern California
Duke
California
Texas Christian
Quail Season Opens in Arkansas Amid AAA Aid
Quail hunters find a larger-than-usual season opening in Arkansas with anticipation of a thriving flock due to the AAA farm program. Secretary Graves notes increased quail numbers from grain and feed crop requirements, while deer prospects are mixed with scattered herds and a single buck limit through December 15.
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Little Rock
Ark
AAA
Arkansas
Dy Ni. Graves
State Game and Fish Commission
Graves
Prescott Basketball Practice Opens for 1038 39 Squad
About 45 junior and senior aspirants at Prescott are practicing daily to join the Curly Wolf cage squad for games scheduled before the holidays. Teams expected include Lakeburg with a December date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Ark
Lakeburg
Spring Hill Playhouse to Present Friday Night Show
Spring Hill to present a Friday night performance of the play Be a Husband featuring a large cast. Mrs Newman, Mrs Quillin, Mrs Clyde Quillin, Dr Jordan, Mrs Cartan Kidd, Mrs Ashton, Mrs Lennie Flowers, Mrs Topher, Miss Dorothy Rey, Mrs Ottoway, Mrs Sinclair, Mrs Cybrower Flower, Mrs Hudson, Mrs Bot Smith and others are listed among the roles and attendants for the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Newman
le Quillin
Clyde Q Uillin
Coett
Kidd
Decades of Hope for a Rising Team in Practice
A garbled excerpt hints at a December 20 era and prospects for a winning squad. It mentions a practice game, height, speed, and ambition, with notes of players returning from retirement and steady improvement. Names and precise details are unclear.
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Gordon
Décsmbet
Discems Bbr
el Dévado
Detember
Prospetts
Ohty
Ldbuyétrd
Will Hay
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Cg, W. Fox
Mamie Dell Mosely
New Orleans
Melise Webb
Mariel
Doris Webb
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Ww. W. Duckett
Wells Hamby
Musane
Birdie Sykes
Tulsa
Okla
J. A. Harris
Satager
Constance Bennett
Charles Ruggles
Mischaauer
Gary Cooper
Cowboy and the Lady
Rg Et
Little Doggie
Anla
Jack Luden
Ladies Specialty Shop
Ritz Brothers
Kentucky Moonshine
Pony Martin
Marjorie
Walnut St
Pink
Taylor
First Naional Bank
Rte Mallace
Gop Ph
Adinitalta Dauwhyer
Marvel Waiting
Bole Wood
Waller
Naval
Commander Sloane
Goodby
Monopoly
Hope Attorney II
John T. Flynn
I Johny
Hanes Winter
HANES
Hanes Union
C. Merrichild
P. H. Hanes Knitting Co
Winstom Solem
N. C
Talbots
Wm.r. Moore Dry Goods Co
Memphis
K. C
Embereg
Peru
Eric Gnome
Eric Gnome Oine
Caer
Hone Ice ‘Company
East Third Street
Stickrme J
Iike
Stak Sry
Parisian Fur, CO
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