Old Fashioned Honor and Christmas Gatherings Amidst Town News
In a nostalgic tone a correspondent reflects on old fashioned honor and restraint against modern inflation and unrest. The page lists social visits and holiday plans among local families including Gladys Weaver in Canadian, Mary Sue Vick in Arkadelphia, and Duffie relatives. Several residents travel to Nashville, Malvern, Dallas, and Fort Smith for holidays, with informal gatherings noted on North Main Street and at the homes of the Griffins and Alexander.
Local News Highlights from Chestnut and Nearby Visits
Lone Student returned from Chestnut Louisiana after attending the bedside of Mrs Dossett s mother who is ill at her home and has greatly improved. Washington sewing project supervisor Mrs F W Butler and Washington canning department head Mrs Lat Moses visited Mops sewing and canning projects. Nive C S Lowthorp and Mrs J Frank Gorin hosted the Wednesday Contract Bridge club at the Lowthorp home. Prizes went to Mrs A M Kay and Mrs Sid Bundy. Dr and Mrs F B D Henry and daughter Dorothy Lane returned from a holiday visit in Monroe and other Louisiana points. Mrs Ida Martin and children and Misses Margaret Sue Maxine Mary Ann and Bill and Dave Prescott were holiday guests of Mrs Martin s sister Mrs C L Renfro. Miss Mary Josephine Crafton of Conway holiday guest of Mr and Mrs J R Williams.
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Mariel Ethridge
Foster O
North Main Street
W. N. Alexander
Iday
Pord
Ark
James R. Henry
Ildren
Chestnut
F. W. Butler
Washington
Lat. Moses
Washington Canning Department
Ida Martin
Margaret Sue
Maxine
Mary Ann
Bill
Dave
Prescott
Martin
C. L. Renfro
Ethlene
Kathlene Stephens
State Teacher's College
Lige Stephens
John P. Vesey
Hope
Blevins Methodist Church
Lilla Bell
Cora Don~well Hospital
Wells Hamby
Warren Nesbitt
H. H.huskey
Ruth Huskey
A. H. Wade
Albert Dye
Tucson
Arizona
Wade
Dallas
Texas
J. A. Wade
J. D. Stephens
Martha
Sara
Hermitage
Edwin Brooks
Andrew Brooks
Oren Stephens
University of Arkansas
P. H. Stephens
Blevins
T. J. Stewart
J. W. Hendrix
C. C. Merritt
Mary Sue Sage
Rosboro
Ed. Jordon
Mar
Ongran
Ben Woodson
Kilgore
Lena Foote
Little Rock
Lee Campbell
Paul Lamb
Delight
Jodie McDougald
Prescott High School
Carl Purtle
Mildred
M. H. Montgomery
Elvin Campbell
Ola B. Wilson
Ervin Jarberry
Boughton
Freed in Fascist Shooting Case
Recovery measures and tax reforms dominate congressional debate in 1933. Roosevelt backs a federal distilleries program while tax exemptions face courtroom tests. Morgenthau promotes broader revenues and publicity on income taxes. Borah and Lonergan push tax on exempt securities. Norris targets inheritance taxes as progressives seek higher surcharges as well.
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Rexford Tugwell
Roosevelt
Loupheles
Morgenthau
Morgan
Borah
Tellahe
Congress
Augustine Lonergan
Norris
Nebraska
Tax Dodgers and Liquor Tax Debates Stir Policy Talk
The piece surveys federal state liquor taxation and control issues. It discusses potential whisky price impacts, bootlegging pressures, import duties, and the role of the Federal Alcohol Control Administration in regulating distilling, reporting, and wholesaling. It notes lawmakers weighing White House views and various control proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Linow
Federal Alcohol Councel Administration
Anter Joseph H. Choate, Jr
Congress
White House
Som
Illinois abolishes valuation of general property
The article notes a drop in the valuation of general property from STU ALAMO to I 100,000. Governor Henry Marae, the Treasurer Jehu Co Manin, and state Auditor bedward dl Barrett discuss the issue as the session closes. The governor states personal prices and duties will be adjusted, with emphasis on taxpayer relief and fiscal reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horten
Pepeely
Ambiguous Health Tonic Mentioned in Fragment
A fragmented OCR item references a health preparation with terms like liquid, tonic, and nose related effects. It mentions headaches or neuralgia and various brand or product-like words, but lacks coherent details or context for a fuller report.
Christmas aid soars in Arkansas under CWA and relief programs
W R Dyess, state director for CWA and Emergency Relief, reports in Little Rock that over 1.2 million dollars in direct and clothing relief, plus 1.46 million in January distributions, were released to Arkansas residents during December. Merchants across the state saw record pre Christmas business as CWA projects expanded reaching Hempstead and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
Arkar
Civil Works Administration
Emergency Relief Committees
Little Rock
W. R. Dyess
CWA
Arkansas
2. C. Limerick
Hempstead
Local visits and social calls noted in week’s listings
Miss Wilma Ruth Roberts spent Monday night with Miss Francis Willsey and Mrs Grady Browning of Providence are visiting Mr and Mrs Chas Roberts this week Mrs Enoch Worthy and children spent Tuesday with Mrs Lonnie Lumpkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Ruth Roberts
Francis Willsl
Grady Browning
Providence
Chas. Roberts
Enoch Worthy
Lonnie Lumpkins
Foil Lynching Of Her Slayer Miss Nesbitt Spends Weekend
Miss Edna Nesbitt of Strong spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs P R Nesbit Mr and Mrs Arlis Lee of Vernon spent holidays with home folks Miss Vera Perry of Fort Smith spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs John Perry Mr and Mrs Mont Harris spent the week end with Mr and Mrs W L
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Nesbitt
Strong
P. R. Nesbit
Arlis Lee
Vernon
Vera Perry
Fort Smith
John Perry
Mont Harris
W. L
Christmas visits and holiday guests at Blevins area
Local families share holiday time with relatives in Blevins and nearby towns. Listings mention Blevins Stephens, Vesey family from Hope, Huskey and Wade households, Tucson visitors, Arkadelphia attendees, and assorted guests from Hermitage Russellville Del ight McCaskill Rosboro and other communities.
Christmas visitors and holiday greetings in Sweet Home
The town records numerous holiday visits and family gatherings. Various relatives from Kilgore Little Rock Prescott Texarkana and Blevins spent Christmas with local residents while others traveled for Christmas meals and celebrations. Ola B Wilson recovers from measles.
Christmas program draws large crowd at Holly Grove A
A large crowd attended a Christmas tree program at the Holly Grove A schoolhouse on Monday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roberts and family of Ken Hope, Mr and Mrs Sherman Rather, Miss Marion Hartsfield with two large gatherings and three musical acts at her home. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs Carol Evans and son Norman, who stayed Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Dave Evans in Hope, Michigan, and Mr and Mrs Herman Worthy with son Franklin visiting Mr and Mrs Lenord Morten Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Ken Hope
Sherman
Marion Hartsfield
Carol Evans
Norman
Dave Evans
Hope
Herman Worthy
Franklin
Lenord Morten
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Times
Fife
S. Gladys N. Weaver
J. Patrickie
Duffie
Nashville
Lottie Mertiels
Imes L. Rogers
A Forestry Department
Malvern Camp
Mr. and
API L. Rogers
Mary Sue Vick of
Arkadel
pMcMath
Mr. McMath
S. d. Patrick Duffie
Gladys Weaver
Anna Duffie
Fe Patricia Duffie
Taxirkana
Irs. Hanilton Orton
Ashdown
Mrs
J. L. Rog
Oeey
Tom McMath
R.dallas
Farren Tipton
Tulsa
Okla
Ice McMath
Jy Brady
Misses Mary
Imanita Griffin
Notte
Ess White and Son
Mrs. Rhite
W. Q. Warren
Jyde Yarbrough
Yarbrowh
Shreveport
Ernest Wingfield
William Simpson
Edwin Dossett
Mary Josephine Crafton
Conway
J. R. Williams
Neves Nourse
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Spencer Tracy
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Katharine Hepburn
Ith
Joan Bennett
Pauls Lukas
Frances Dee Jean Parker
Edna May Oliver Douglass Montgomery
Henry Stephensony
Moreland
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Rexall Store
Illinois
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Zame
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Felica
Ruisit
Redwood City
Earl Bell
Smackover
Alton Bell
Murfreesboro
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Bens Iin
Booneville
Sweet Home
Hix Lee
Herschel
Harold
W. L. McDougal
Melvin Parks
W. L. McDougall
Central College
H. H. Huskey
Watson Huskey
Frescott
James Black
Texarkana
Cliffordey
Lee Huskey
Carrie Mac Harold
Inez Huskey
J. R. Huskey
J. J. Delaney
H. M. McCain
Berry Wilson
Preesott
Tom McMarters
Sons
Okalona
J. A. Huskey
Robert Peachey
Holly Grove
Dobhors Iitehig Gravery Co
Hope, Ark
Ée& Son Drug Store
Thipe
Stihebronks Greacers
Eis Seed Store
Lani
Suppy Co
Tiesing
Leggs Old Plantation
Nea'serwice
Solomon Islands
Coats
Essa
Elson
Huckins
South Main St
Boswell
MILES
Prince Albert
Hempstead County
Bob Chamberlin
Cabiet Works
Ford
R. I. Reds
E. G. Steed
Faye Samuels
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Riley Lewallen
Buff
Orphingtons
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Trad Petre
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