Prescott area weddings and church notices 1930s era
A collection of brief notices from a Prescott area issue highlights weddings such as Imogene Steed to Kenneth Calhoun and Billie Jean Odom to Kenneth Kidney. It also lists church meetings, women and youth circles, and anniversary or engagement announcements, with local attendees and places like First Christian, Unity, Garrett Memorial and First Methodist churches in Prescott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Jean Odom
Randeth T. Kidney
Yuma
Ariz
Neal Odom
Sun Valley
Cal
Patmos
Billie Jeni
Kenneth
Tl. Kidney
Lewis Kidney
Burbank
Topeka
Kan
Arizona
North Hollywood
Dorothy Dix on Unsuitable Marriages and Child Health
Dorothy Dix rails against forced matches and advises against parental opposition noting that it invites rebellion while stressing the need to empower youths. The piece also cites Dr. Beumgartner on child health, listing millions with dental, vision, and hearing problems and arguing federal funds fall short for disabled children.
Manor Not to Seek Reelection in Arkansas Senate
Benton dispatch reports Arkansas state Senator Ernest Maner will not seek renomination next year. A veteran of eight years in the senate, Maner previously served in the house and county office, with speculation he might pursue circuit judge. The piece notes Garland and Saline counties lie in the same senatorial district and mentions transfer of political status amid 1946 reelect results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Ernest Maney
Maner
Arkansas
Roy Danuser
Malvern
Senate
House
Maney
Garland County
McMath
Garland
Hot Springs
Saline
Visiting Families Share Year End in Arlington and Houston
Mr and Mrs Hoyt Rider and children Joseph Lee and Beverly Jane of Houston will spend the weekend with Vil and Mrs Joe Rider Mr and Mrs Bill Baorsey of Arlington Texas are spending the New Year weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Curtis Urrey Mr and Mrs Taylor Phillips and children and Wallace Phillips of Houston arrived Friday for a visit with Mrs Phillips mother Myre Aaron and family and other relatives accompanied by Mrs Phillips mother Mrs Nellie Phillips who has been visiting in Mougion for the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Tom
Bob
Sally
Tryong
John
The
Bell Sync Inc
Bill Baorsey
Arlington, Tex
Mrs
Curtis Urrey
Taylor Phillips
Wallace Phillips
Houston
Tex
Hospital Notes Julia Chester Discharged
Hospital notes report discharge of Julia Chester. Other readable names include Miss Ann Burke Hope Howaured Cobb Hope and Josephine, listed among patients or staff in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ann Burke
Hope
Howaured Cobb
Ex-Gangster Kills Wife After Dream Ends in Slaying
Chicago mob figure Julius Babe Jones shot and killed his wife Grace as she entered their apartment, claiming a nightmare convinced him she was a threat. He fired six rounds from a .32 caliber, with additional weapons found. Police noted long fear of mob ties and past rackets. Grace Jones died. a bystander was lightly wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dee
Hig
Berng
Julius
Babe Jones
Grace
Lynn Dawns
John Fitzgerald
Allates
Jones
Sinois Central Hospital
Fitzgerald
Palice
William Touhy
Pallce
Iis
Searta al Capone
Jonees
Lynn Downs
Hopeslile
Mobo
Midwest
Activities of Fraternities to Be Probed
Hot Springs school board vice-president George Haering called for an investigation into all Greek letter societies at Hot Springs High School. He urged barring fraternity members from athletics and halting use of school facilities for extra curricular activities. Haering tied fraternity rivalries to the 1949 football team’s poor record and warned of social antagonisms among students. The board plans to consider the issue early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
George Haering
Haering
Wes
Iid
Igsund
Taclk
Harmony
Hope Replaces Bing as Box Office King in 1849
Hope rises to the top of the box office hierarchy after Bing Crosby’s five year rule. The 36 year old Dee Heallywand marks her first major ascent in the national theater scene, while Crosby slips to a lower position among the top ten. Prominent names like John Wayne Gary Cooper and James Stewart populate the rest of the list as industry stars compete for the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heallywand
Dee
Crosby
Hope
Mation Piette Herald
Ihe Netian
Contin
Hone
Glago
Abbott
Castelo
Higgest Jean
John Wayne
Neyewhere
Oder
Gary Cooper
Gg Gran
7Baty
1949 Sales Continued From Page One
Merchants report 1949 sales near 1948 levels with December the strongest month. Projections for 1950 are optimistic as retailers note steady monthly fluctuations and a rebound in year end performance. Provisional figures from Mike Is and A.kt. Stonejustify managers highlight stable demand and price bases across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
J. G. Penney Cour A. Kt
Stone- Just
Derember
Chas
Haynes
George Wy Hosmer Mane
Local Merchants Outlook For 1950 Trade
Appliance stores report 1949 as softer than 1948 but with strong 1950 starts. Managers including Hervey Hall Western Auto James Vo Ta Grossa Lehman Auto Ralph Lehman Atchley & Go foresee better profits and sales in 1950. Grocery firms Hobbs Kroger report 1949 sales under 1948 but tonnage up. December strong and 1950 service dividend income expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harm Tire & Appliance Co
Hervey Hall
Sovernincn Rice
Western Auto
James Vo Ta- Grossa
Lehman Auto & Home Supply
Ralph Lehman
Bross
Dg. Atchley & Go
Atchley
Hobbs Grocery & Market
G. A. Hobbs
Kroger Ga
Jesse Reed
Sail
Kroger
B. Dewey Baker
Hollywood Nightclub Price War Tops New Year Eve
Hollywood clubs ignite a price war on New Year's Eve with Sunset Strip venues Meamho and Ciras offering reduced cover charges from 26 to 12.40 dollars. Owners Charlie Morrison and Fermian Hover aim to draw patrons by slashing prices and adding free dayney services and complimentary bus rides for Pasadena Rose Bowl attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Sunset Strip
Charlie Morrison
Meamho
Fermian Hover
Cira’s
Hovey
Marrigan
Hover
Pasadui
Farouk Faces Pressure Over Love and Dynasty Duty
The article notes King Farouk of Egypt, a young sovereign, amid a high profile romance that could affect his image and reign. It details his dismissal of Nahas Pasha, the upcoming marriage to a new consort, and the public interest in heirs. The piece frames Farouk as a powerful yet scrutinized figure balancing personal life and political fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
7Farouk
Farouk
Hig
Thayine
Tianeee
Rina Beduk
Ig Ki Machian
Middle East
United Nations
DNL
Mick
Strom
Mitch
Ars
Cairo
Ainistry
Nahas Pasha
Parouk
Nahig Ane
Tarouk
Hind
Faye
Fivouk
iPiwlds
Lager Mosley
Nisthivel Gaushter
Knell
Poe
Sweet Sixteen
Charges U S Neglects Child Health Research
Dr Leona Baumgartner of the Children’s Bureau told the American Association for the Advancement of Science that federal funding for child health research is grossly underfunded while enormous sums go to bombs and atomic energy. She urged a new generation of healthy, creative human beings as the nation’s priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakeslee
New York
Leona Baumgartner
Children’s Bureau
Washington
American Association For the Advancement of Scheme
United States
Hope Gospel Tabernacle Evangelistic Week Begins
Hope Gospel Tabernacle at 421 N Main St Welcomes Fox Evangelistic Party of Canada for a series of evangelistic services led by Rev Williard Cantelon and Rev Lorne Pax The program includes gospel preaching annointed singing chalk drawings oil paintings and radio broadcasts Two services daily 10 am and 7 30 pm with mornings led by Cantelon Pax speaking in the evenings Weekly schedule through Saturday features morning and evening services and a Sunday school and Radio Bible class centered around Christ's Ambassador and Gospel Hour programs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
Main Street
Paul Holdridge
Fox Evangelistic Party of Canada
Williard Cantelon
Lorne F. Pox
Lorne I. Fox
Ruth L. Fox
Verne Cantelon
Cecil Carathers
Rev. Cantelon
Pax
America
Guy E. Hasye
H. Paul Holdridge
Williared Cantelon
KXAR
First Methodist West 2nd at Pine Row Service Notes
Sunday schedule lists 9 45 dam Sunday school with Albert Graves in Century Bible class 10 55 Morning Worship featuring Ninety first Psalm with Ted Jones solo and a sermon by the pastor 5 40 p m Young People and Wesley Club meeting 7 00 p m Evening Worship with another sermon by the pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam
Albert Graves
Century Bible
Ted Jones
Freeday
Wesley Club
First Presbyterian Church Service and Week Activities
The First Presbyterian Church on East Second Street hosts morning worship at 10:55 led by Rev. Lewis Waterstreet with sermon The Greatest Decision and sacraments observed. An evening vesper at 6:00 features another sermon on Strategic Points In the World's Conquest. Church events include Sunday school, choir practice, women’s executive meeting, and young adult supper preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Miller
Ruth Lewis Léctrens
Lewis Waterstreet
Presbyterian
University of Arkansas
St. B. Hays
R. Jackson
Philathea
Unity Baptist Church Service Schedule on South Elm Street
Unity Baptist on South Elm Street lists Pastor Howard White leading services. Morning worship and Sunday school services are announced with times and a Gospel Hour on KXAR. Evening worship features a sermon by the pastor with related hymns and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Baptist
South Elm Street
Howard White
Unity's Gospel Hour
KXAR
Maan
Wari H
Garrett Memorial and First Christian Church Notices
Church notices list Garrett Memorial on North Ferguson Street with Elbert O'Steen as pastor and schedule including Sunday school at 1, morning worship, and evening service. First Christian on North Main at West Avenue lists Rev Wr. P. Hardegres, minister, with Sunday school and worship, choir and youth activities. Also mentions Southwest Bishop meeting at Onib church Texarkana and a note on Western United States wood stock and forest fire data from 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian North Main
West Avenue
Wr. P. Hardegres
Love My Doctors Love My House
Evelyn Barkins portrays newlyweds John and his wife as they juggle medical practice law studies and domestic drudgery. The piece satirizes modern the burden of household duties and social expectations on women, detailing one couple’s struggle with cleaning chores and domestic anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Hell
Ermily Post
Imederh
John
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Worthy
Woman's Council
Cristian Church
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Wonai
Charatian Church
George Dodds
Ernest Graham
Tom Kinser
Aca
Hore
Bagra
First Stian Church
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Fiy, Tan
W. S.C
Methodist Ehuren
Sieve
Joe Wima
Pam
Mon
Patten
Webb
Ciyele
I Rogers
James leLarty
Suiele J
Mixs Udte
Gay G Memorial Baptist Church
Init. Baptist “Church
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5 Methodist Church
Will Ho . C. Crew
Mouser Coustess
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church
Experiment Station
Board of Education
Fist Methodist Church
Fan
Wertnesd
Dane A
Ardis Sonith
Unity Bantist Church
Unity Baptist Church
Garrett Memorial
Tratlan Drages
Bille Audy
Saint John
Gaevett Meroria
W. Ai
Womens Council
Mtrat Christian Church
Led Aones
Bornbhy Dodds
Imogene Steed
Kenneth Ray Calhoun
Awing Steed
Prescott
Imogene
Ray Calhoun
G. Www, Calhoun
Bramet
Miss Steed
Delight
J. E. Davis
Catholi
Emmet
Army Air Force
Soutwestern Associate Telephone Co
Cotton Plant
Patty Jo Thomas
Billy Beckham
Hoter Thomas
Patsy Jo
Billy Witt Beckham
J. J. Beckham
Route One Hope
Mouke
Ark
Caton
Hope High School
Spring Hill High School
John Cecil Weaver
W. C. Tolleson, Sr
H. G. Hairston
Schoonover-Rhodes
Baptist Church
Joe B. Hutson
Maylanm Mulson Schoonover
Yahn Hugh Rhodes
S. Rhoades
McCaskil
Arion
Hap. Vist
S.A. Whitlow
Dorothy DIX
John Caughe
Kirst
F DE. Beumgartner
Congress
Manor
Manblencate
Bill Elliott
Richard Widmark
Cane Womans
Qmany
Dennis Magers
S. Aie
Eas
Julia Chester
Jack Simpson
Laverne Rider
Patmos Mast
Toe Enoch
Leo Gorcey
the Bone Boys
Inds
Alan AL
Bing
Page One
Dewitt MacKenzie
U.S
News of the Churches
First Methodist West
Pine Row
J. M. Hamilton
First Presbyterian
East Second Street
Stephen Cook
Rock of Ages
Southwest BP
Cys
Onib
Texarkana
B. It
Pnt
RAO
U. S
Evelyn Barkins
4 Hospital
Ourittle
Forrow
Ian
Venus de Milo
Freda
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