State sales tax bill advances through senate action
The Senate approved a bill requiring wholesalers to report merchandise to the state revenue department. The measure, backed by Gov McMath, would impose fines for evasions and delayable penalties for those refusing to supply information. Wholesalers argue the bill adds burdens and could hurt retailers. A public debate followed with questions about legality and impact before final passage.
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Reading List of Books for Oglesby Junior High Library
A catalog of stories and novels listed for school use. Titles include Boots by Colonel S. P. Meek, Benny's Boy, Bound for Singapore, Lassie Come Home, The Golden Stallion, Smoky, Bethy and Joe, Betsy Was a Little Girl, The White Leopard, Seven Beaver Skins, Saw a Place for Him in Na Scheme, and classic works such as Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer Black Beauty Hans Brinker, Little Women, and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.
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Oglesby Jr. High School
Boots
S. P. Meek
Raff
Benny
Rechnitzer
Singapore
Wal
Howard Pease
Kjelezaar
Hinkle
Royalaunted
Charles Strong
Idaho
Smoky
Will James
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Joe
Betsy
Lovelace
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Flex
Africa
Berry
Stokes
Sandy
Illinois
Canada
Tom Saw
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Prince and
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Scout Family Finds Adventure Board Review and Court of Honor
A rural district board of review for Boy Scout troops is arranged at the First Methodist Church basement at 7:00 PM on Monday February 7. After the review, troop 90 returns to the First Baptist Church, troop 62 follows with its program, and troop 53 scouts ready for advancement participate in the review. Those qualifying will receive awards at the district Court of Honor on February 1, which includes a chili supper and ticket sales through scoutmasters across Hempstead District. The event includes numerous leaders and sponsors from churches and the American Legion, with enrollment listed at twenty boys and various committee members and supporters.
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Board of Review
First Baptist Church
District “Court of Honor
Hempstead
Scout Troop and Pack Listings For Arkansas Groups
Listings for multiple scouting units in Arkansas including Pack 90 Hope with 30 members and air scout squadron No 62 Howe, both sponsored by local churches and Kiwanis. Also includes Troop 53 Washington with 12 members meeting at the Washington Tr ap Cabin on Thursdays, with officials H Etter and W H Etter serving as representatives and leaders.
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Howe
Kiwanis Club
W.A
Washington
Arkansas
Washington- Presbyterian Church
W. H. Etter
Lommilke
Marine Corps Quotas and Scout Troops Published
February quotas for enlistment in the Marine Corps are announced by Captain C. L. Whitlock. Open enlistment is for men ages 17 to 29 who are unmarried, fit, US citizens, with 1 and 4 year options under the Selective Service Law. The notice lists multiple Boy Scout troops and sponsors across Hope, Spring Hill, Guernsey, and Fulton, with meeting times and committee details for each unit.
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Marine Corps
C. L. Whitlock
Cnargze
Marine Recruiting Station
United States
Simmons
Story of a resort mix up and a deadly clue
John Henry and Lin Conover win an expense paid Las Dunas vacation when an armed man visits them. A Queen of Diamonds left with Johnny leads to a fatal wound. Anglin dies muttering You already got it. The Conovers learn a mix up caused by cottage swaps and a deceptive resident, Fay Jordan.
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Lin Conover
Las Dunas
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Sindine
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Marine Corps enlistment details for women and men
The article outlines enlistment rules for both sexes, noting men aged 17 need parental consent and women may enlist if unmarried, without dependents, at least 20 and under 21 with U.S. citizenship. Enlistees travel to Dallas for processing and then to Parris Island for training, with pay, clothing allowances, and specific school requirements. A Marine Recruiting Sergeant visits Hope on the first and second Mondays monthly, 1000 to 1200 in the post office building.
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Marine Corps
Whitlock
United States
Dallas
Texas
Marine Corps Depot
Parris Islaha
South Carolina
Devorier Marine
Hope
Wast
Evening Shade Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes
On February 3 Mrs. Parish Anderson hosted the Evening Shade club. A devotional by the hostess, song Sweet Hour of Prayer, February birthdays, and an auction gate planned for next meeting followed a short business session. Recreation led by Mrs. Dale Hunt, bingo prizes to several members, a lucky dime found in cake, and refreshments for seven members two visitors and three children before adjourning to March 3.
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Evening Shade Home Demonstration Club
Dale Hunt
George Anderson
Coy Anderson
Byron Ogburn
Billy Anderson
Church and club notices brighten Prescott week
Prescott News lists church activities for February 9 and 10 including Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian choirs and meetings. Friday features a First Christian Church missionary visit by William Edwards, plus PTA and executive committee gatherings at Park Elementary. Socials mark Founders Day. a surprise anniversary celebration for J. Vernon Fore with gifts and dignitaries unfolds.
Navy Secretary Assistant Resigns amid White House acceptance
The resignation of Navy Secretary Assistant Secretary Mark Edwin Andrews was accepted by President Truman effective the following Tuesday. Andrews cited real reluctance to leave public life in a letter dated January 13. He helped shape the 1947 armed services procurement act and has since returned to Ouachita County Arkadelphia after visiting his parents. Otho Hesterly Waller Hirst spoke at the Kiwanis Club on Postal Service history in Nevada County. The Kiwanis plan a monthly Queen. February’s queen Mrs. W. G. Bensberg received an orchid. A Rotary joint meeting is planned for February 21 to hear Arkansas Power and Light President C. Mamillon. Dr. James Guthrie, formerly of Prescott, is Camden club president.
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Waller Hirst
Prescott
Kiwanis Club
Nevada County
John T. McCartney
W. G. Bensberg
Rotary Club
C. Mamillon_Mnses
Arkansas Power and Light Company
Camden
James Guthrie
Prescalt
Camden Club
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