Mixed Rain and Snow Hit Regions Across Southwest
Fragmented report notes mixed rain and sleet in several counties, with injuries in Fort Smith area. Light sleet observed near dams and towns. temperatures shifted from frigid to warmer. Weather mentions include Newporta Camden and a Texas to Maryland storm path with five snow episodes across southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frorbig
Indies
Atreets
Fort Smith
Tye Hounalh Dam
Bonneville
Nie
Mie Ghavelly
Newporta AG
Camden
Kansas
NAACP Increases Reward Amid Tense Arkansas Case
A disrupted report from Little Rock describes the NAACP boosting a reward at the LLR branch. It notes the effort to locate suspects after a violent incident at a home on Fort Wayne Street, with five arrests and one plea. The move follows labor day events and city officials pledge support.
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Veryard
Na! Hat Assn
Mehambinn
Nean Stutent
Tuosekay
Conree
Teayapel
Waai
Carolin Walls
Lille Rock Centro
Chamber of Copynseree
China
Uwer
Vonsicten
Prescott Rotary and club events reported
W J Oates led Rotary meeting at the Lee Hotel with 40 members present and several guests. Vernon Fore celebrated a birthday, and Cecil Biddle visited from Hope while Mrs Archie Johnson hosted a Spring flower decor. Prescott B P W Club held its annual Valentine party at Mist Christian Church with red roses and hearts and plans for a spaghetti supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Oates
Bill Oples
Rotary Tesday
Lee Hotel
J. J. Robertson
Vernon Fore
Archie Johnson
Vernon Buchanan
CR. Gray
Guss McCaskill
Earl, Eppier
JB. Frans
Clarke White
Mies
al Williams
Pifanbeth Francisco
Arlene Bryson
Fay. Loomis
Eva Wingfield
Mabel Wallouist
Prescott B&pw Club
Fellowship Hall of the Mist Christian Church
Petra Stewart
Hazel Woosley
Leia
Mildred White
Mary Smith
Pauline Pittman
Supreme Court Upholds Hospital Purchase in Arkansas Case
The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed a ruling concerning the purchase of hospital equipment and an expansion plan at Garlands County hospital. It held that public funds were not misused, as the total fund came from taxes and patient fees, while noting separate accounts could help clarity. The decision upheld Chancellor Garrett and related proceedings, with ongoing appeals over a hospital laundry contract and board leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral Hospital
Gare Springs
Warren
Chisse
Antintysbwnedt
Duthovliy
George Cl
Gidund
Hill Wheatley
Wheatley
Supreme Court
Jim Johnson
Ndulmous
Hall
Garland County
Sam W. Garrett
Mot Springs
Garratt
Tenk
Waren
P. E. Dobbs
Isoard
Storms Stranding Hundreds Halt Travel Across Northeast
A historic early winter storm disrupted travel across multiple states. Schools closed from Ohio to North Carolina as hundreds were stranded, with Mrs. Prankley D Roosevelt among those affected in southwest Pennsylvania. Temperatures plunged into the teens amid drifting snow up to 16 feet in parts of New York, while lake effect winds and high tides lashed the New England coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prankley D. Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
New York
Lake Erie
Severn
New England
Return of Patient From Cora Donnell Hospital
The individual has returned home after a period of treatment at Cora Donnell Hospital, marking a recovery milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Donnell Hospital
Storm toll mounts across states after severe winter storm
The week ending saw a string of fatal accidents and weather related incidents. In Arkansas two men died in separate crashes as a fallen tree toppled a vehicle. Bradford residents William Churchwell and Billy Gene Hensley were injured or killed in accidents on Highway 4. Hazen reported carbon monoxide poisoning deaths linked to exhaust exposure. Gale warnings stretched from Cape Hatteras to Eastport as sleet turned to snow across New England. Pennsylvania logged official 20 inches of snow with nine deaths, while Virginia suffered seven storm fatalities and up to 40 inches of snow. Other deaths occurred in New York Tennessee Ohio Kentucky North Carolina Louisiana Mississippi Massachusetts and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Sehday
Leattle
Louis King
Mountain Home
Ifs
Bradford
Churchwell
Billy Gene Hensley
Joby
Thomas Rambo
Hazen
Fred Simmoaris
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Eastport
Maine
New England
Bell
Pennsylvania
Braeford
Virginia
New York
Tennnessee
Ohio
Kentucky
North
Caroline
Louisiana
Mississippi
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Indictments Singled Out Hot Springs Tax Office Scandal
Five persons including Ray Owen, Garland County collector, were indicted by the grand jury on charges of malfeasance, public funds misuse, and falsifying records. Co defendants include former deputy Estelle Blais, former employee Mrs. Poulas, Sam Arterson, and Sheriff Marion Anderson. Poulas faces perjury and funds conversion charges. Anderson and Blais face felony compounding. A related rural road death is attributed to exposure near Pine Bluff.
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Springs
Ark
Hot” Springs
Ray Owen
Garland County
Owert
Owen
George Poulas
Tedhmsch
Oklo
Woen
Estelle- Blais
Sam Arterson
Marlon Anderson
Poulas
Bia Land
Anderson
Paulas
Charg
Local record fragment prompts partial summary
Fragmentary OCR text shows sparse details including a monetary figure of ten thousand and names obscured. The legible items are insufficient to identify a clear event, person, or organization for a full headline and summary.
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Ozan Motor CO
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Texarkana
Tex
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Perry’s ‘Truck Stop
B &H
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Frank Walter
SSS & Mutual Investment Fund
Waddell & Reed
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H. OM
Olie' Olsen Hope
Arthur M. Wimmell
McCaskill
Porter
Panier
Leslie Caron
Henry Fonday Starin
Wriht
Cesare Daneva
Romain Gary
Saenger
Gregory Peck
Deborah Kerr
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Sheilah Graham
Susan Hayward
Barbara Graham
Prescott News
Mrs. Johnson
Bridge Club
Tom Bemis
Art Regnler
George Christopher
J. H. Betts
Darrel Marsh
B&pw
Robbie Wilson
Tesquina
Brad McQuire
Kensas City
Mrs
J. Bo McGuire
Marion Rouse
My. and
May. Wallies Rouse
Sa Diego
Call
Li J. Buyson
Yulse, Ola
Nat Woostey
Harold Stephens
Herndon - Cornelius Funeral Home and Burialsociation
Pine Bluff
Frank Reed
Bates District
Westernlife
Prospect
Hope
Harold Hendrix
16Th
Hope, Ark
New New York
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Pat
Bald AL
Freddy ‘Martin
Wayne King Destras
America
Dinitta
K. C
Tower Club
Hot Springs National Park
Rae Gall
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