Burr withdraws store as Robison becomes local outlet
Burton district manager Leslie White explains that L. C. Burr & Co. will withdraw its Hope department store after Butler Brothers acquired the Ashershole sale Corporation. Robison department store will serve as the local Butler Brothers outlet, avoiding a new store opening in Hope.
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Burr
Robison
City of Hope
Butler Brothers
Leslie White
Ashersholesale Corporation
Geo. W. Rabison
American Wholesale Corporation
Geo. W. Robison
Salisbetary
L. J. Burr & Co
Ma. White
Tutler Brothers
Mr. White
Snatursally
Elks Meet Sunday Night At Club Reese Site
The Elks Glut will hold a four business meeting Monday night at the club Reese. all members are urged to attend and participate in planning and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Glut
Reese
Roads Reported The Batter Here Hope Area Bulletin
Hope Chamber of Commerce issues a Saturday bulletin on highway conditions in Southwest Arkansas. Many routes are open or in good to fair condition, with some segments under construction and caution advised during heavy rain. Alternate routes via numbers 4 27 7 29 2 and SH 67 are noted for Texarkana Dallas Fort Worth connections and southern travels toward Camden Warren and Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Hts
Arkansas
Hope-Little Rock
Prescott
Gordon
Arkadelphia
Nashville
Glenwood
Hot Springs
Hope-Texarkana
Dallas
Fort Worth
Fulton
Lewinville
Garland City
Broadway
America
Texarkant
Hope-Fort Smith
Hone
Bedmond
Locksburg
de Queen
Mena
Tippe-El Darade
Lewisville
Stamps
Waldo
Magnolia
fiupe-Camden
Warren
Montife
Camden
Camuten
Monticello
Texarkana
Shiteway
Texya
Tex
Uner
Buhle
Rural Directory Pleases Hope Men Report
Hope men express satisfaction with the rural directory compiled under Howe of Shreveport supervision. The publication is praised for its usefulness to each caller and business view, promising vast benefit and annual maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msess
Men of Hope
Howe
Shreveport
Awe
Vlso
Agricultural Outlook Meeting At City Hall Promises Data
Farmers and bankers are invited to an Agricultural Outlook meeting at the city hall on Wednesday February 19 starting at 2 a.m. The discussion will present crop data from 1929 including acres planted and harvested lint yields and bale totals, with implications for farm programs and loan decisions. Many county residents are expected to attend.
Recover Body of Lost Arctic Flyer
The fate of Ben Millson and companions Artie Ayer and Earl Boreland was settled with Boreland’s body found in snow near North Supe, confirming their death after their plane vanished on November 6 while attempting to reach the ice bound ship Nunik. Wielven’s body search continued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Barry
Ben Millson
Artie Ayer
Earl Boreland
Bereland
North Supe
Wielven
Nunik
Hope Girl to Lead Literary Society at Hendrix College
Miss Jesnette Will of Hope has been elected president of the Hypathia Society, a literary organization at Hendrix Henderson College. She will serve this semester and is a member of the faculty and women’s groups, including the YW CGA and other campus clubs.
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Conway
Jesnette Will of Hope
Hypathia Society
Liters Coviety
Hendrix-Henderson College
Iena
Wii
Weiss
Reeway
Farmer Beats Wife To Death and Shoots Self
COPFIEVILLE Miss Feb 11 In a grim double tragedy I H Perkins killed his wife with a hammer in their home then set a fire, barricaded himself inside and shot himself after neighbors heard a gun blast. Authorities recovered Perkins dead in the house with a pistol beside him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Copfieville
Miss
Perkins’ Liad
Spirited Bidding for School Site in Hampstead County
Spirited bidding surrounds the planned consolidation of Palmer Hinton Grange Hall and Center Point districts to form a central Hampstead County school area. County Superintendent P. E. Austis says no site is selected yet while the Patriot community offers concessions if the new building sits there. Officers named include president Cimp of Patlas police board secretary Rider and directors Middelbrooks Maton Trumilton Hodnett.
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Schol
Patmer
LaFayette
Center Point
Hope
Palmer
Hinton
Grange Hall
Center Paint
de. C. Cimp
Patiaus
LD. Rider
Db. Middiebrooks
G. C. Maton
JL Trumilton
O. B. Hodnett
Rowden Seed Urged for Cotton in Arkansas
Arkansas rowden seed initiative urges cotton growers to place seed orders at $2 per bushel. County Agent Lynn Smith promotes availability via local communities and lists several seed suppliers including Hissin Onan and Mikienrouls. Prices and distribution details vary by area.
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Lynn Smith
Arkansas
Rowden
Chacie Mikienrouls
Patmos
Henteren Jones
Pulte
TH. M. Steals
Blevins
G. W. Gilbert
Washington
Elwes Calhoun
Liberty
Pulten
Hote
Eight Convicted In Liquor Conspiracy Case
Federal jurors convict eight defendants in a liquor conspiracy case. Frank Fos former sheriff and Jon Pittman county attorney were among those convicted. other named defendants faced verdicts of acquittal. The article notes jury results and identifies implicated officials.
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Ordamomly Culy
Bel
Frank Fos
Federal District Unit
Che Song
Jeln Pittman
Washington Club Minstrel Planned for Friday Show
The Business and Profession Women club of Washington plans a minstrel program at the high school Friday night this week. The program will feature tap dances musical numbers and a lay minstrel act performed by club members and other local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business & Profession’ Wom~n
Washington
Ne Club
Dr J D Riley Named Sanatorium Head at Booneville
Dr J D Riley named superintendent of Booneville Sanatorium succeeding the late Dr John Stewart. A native of Ashley county Arkansas and Tulane graduate with tuberculosis training, Riley formerly headed El Paso Sanatorium for nine years and will report within 30 days after completing duties in El Paso.
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Ils
Boone
Wie
J. D. Riley
Yountérly
Ashley
Southern Baptist Sanatorium of
Faso
Tex
Booneville Sanatorium
J. F. Loughborough
Riley
John Stewart
Loughborough
Arkansas
Ashley County
Tulane University
New Orleans
Trudeau School For Tuberculosis
Saranac Lake
WN. C
Colorado School For Tuberculosis
Colorado Springs
Chicago
University of Chicago
el Paso
Little Rock
Homer M. Adkins
Sherif
James R. Riley
J. R. Dr
A. Riley
Ds. Riley
E Fyse
Rooneyle
All aboard saved from coastal liner Admiral Benson
Fort Gandy Washington February 1. The removal of a boat load of passengers from the Admiral Benson at 1 07 a m today is believed to be all the persons aboard the coastal liner which is aground off the Columbia river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gandy
Wash
Admiral Benson
Columbia River
Boone Joins Hope Business School Faculty
George R. Boone of Little Rock Business College arrives in Hope to teach bookkeeping and penmanship at the new South Main street branch. Ed Hill, owner of the state business schools, notes the rapid growth and enrollment near 50, with students from beyond Hope’s trade area. Ro M. Spradlin of Okolona, Ark, suffered an injury Monday, Myr, Hillside-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Boone
Little Rock
Okolona
Ark
Myr
Hillside
Pilots Land at Lima Peru Today
Lima, Peru February 17 United States Army pilots Will White and Clement Mc Mullin landed at 10 55 a m en route to Buenos Aires from Newark Their aircraft arrived despite unclear weather conditions and the squadron continues its travel to South America.
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Lima
Peru
Will White
Clement McMullin
United States Army
Era
Buenos
Newark
Youth Dead and Officer Seriously Wounded in Fight
BONANZA Ark February 17 A young minor is dead and Officer Ransone is seriously wounded in a Fort Smith hospital after attempting to arrest George Hodge 25 for alleged disturbance. Hodge was found dead on a ridge with a high powered rifle in his hand. the officer is expected to recover.
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Bonanza
Ark
Fort ‘Smith
Ransone
George Hodge
Hodge
Sumit
Local Attorney Heads Regional Campaign in Southwest Arkansas
Local attorney Graves named regional chairman for a campaign to raise funds for Hendrix Henderson and Galloway colleges. Region 6 covers three districts and about fifteen counties. The regional committee includes ministers and laymen from Hot Springs to Texarkana and will meet in Hope at 10 am Tuesday with Rev Frances Buddin as regional director. C K Wilkerson of Little Rock will attend.
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Ai Ghavesl
Dogalattesn
Hendrix-Henderson and Galloway
State of Arkansas
Graves
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Arkadelphia
Prescott
Nashville
Blevins
Ashdown
Hope
Stamps
Texarkana
al Barlow
Frances A. Buddin
C. K. Wilkerson
Little Rock
Highway Police Nab City Drivers
State highway police arrested motorists Monday morning for not displaying 1930 licenses or receipts. Officers Ralph Strong and Ben Jarvis said arrests would continue for several days, citing earlier sweeps in El Dorado with 250 arrests and Texarkana with four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toen
Ralph
Strong
Benjarvis
Jarvis
Cone
el Dorado
Texarkana
Grand Jury to Probe Irregularities in County Audit
MARION Feb 7. Crittenden Circuit Court opened as Judge J B Ketek will ask a grand jury to convene tomorrow to investigate alleged irregularities totaling $108 000 charged to county officers by a state audit. A copy of the audit will be given to the grand jury with instructions to study it carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Crittenden Circuit Court
J. B. Ketek
Federal prohibition raid nets I J Russell in city jail
Federal agents raided South Elmstre street and jailed I J Russell for operating a retail liquor business. Russell faces charges under the Jones Law for selling liquor and unlawful possession. Officers seized half gallon jars during the raid as part of the undercover operation.
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de Ncon
I. J. Russell
South Elmstre
Russell
Clarence ‘Beular
Jim Bearden
Jng
Prohi Quillan
Jones and Finch
Clarence Baker
Brice Arnett Russell
Bearden
Ih Smith
Gurley
Gibson to Attend Rexall Drug Meet in Arkansas
Charles Dana Gibson leaves for Little Rock Monday to attend a two day Rexall druggists convention starting Tuesday. He represents John S. Gibson Drug Company. Hope ranks fourth among Arkansas purchasers of United products with customers including Hot Springs El Dorado North Little Rock Jonesboro Blytheville Fayetteville Helena and Texarkana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Dana’ Gibson
Little Rock
Rexall Druggists of Arkansas
John S. Gibson Drug ‘Company
Hope
Arkansas
United Products
Ping Blutinane Fer Smith Obstansas
Church 'Y
Hot Springs
el Dorado
North Little Rock
Jonesboro
Blytheville
Fayetteville
Helena
Texarkana
Arkafisus
Ruffin White Announces Candidacy For County Judge
Ruffin White a dairy farmer and stock raiser from DeRoan township north of Hempstead city launched his county judge campaign in the August primary. A former service man with two years in the military including overseas time, White vows a constructive economical and businesslike administration inviting citizen cooperation for the county government and taxpaying taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruffin
White
Irving
Jim White
Hempstead
Mr. White
DeRoan Township
Gean Acquires England Democrat In Lonoke County
D A Gean, former Hope resident now of Searcy Ark, announced the purchase of the England Democrat weekly in lower Lonoke county. Gean, who built and sold the Howe Daily Press in 1927, moved to Searcy and formed the Searey Senn Weekly Star, raising it to a tri weekly before buying the England Democrat last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England Democrat
Lonoke County
D. A. Gean
Hope
Searcy
Ark
Gean
Geun
Howe Daily Press
Searey Senn Weekly Star
Enxiland
Fail to Find the Body of Ohio Youth 4
In Wooster Ohio on February 17 the search for Melvin Horst four years old continued amid man’s denials. Charles Hanna and Earl Cone are jailed on murder charges after Hanna admitted Horst’s body was buried in a yard dug to six feet. Donald Slater allegedly buried the body at night to keep family members from witnessing the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Ohio
Melvin Horst
Charles Hanna
U, Mn
Hanna
Melvin
Earl Coneald
Donald
Horst
Molgin
Orrville
Jang
Hat Na
Old Org Slater
Afker
Ram
Prohibition Enforcement Probe Proposed by Senate Panel
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Norris urged an inquiry into federal and prohibition enforcement practices. The resolution requested by Norris aimed to assess how enforcement was conducted and the level of government activity, with Wheeler's related bill awaiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Norris
Wheeler
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Bulter Brothers
L. C. Burr & Co
Syhieh
ELKS
Sontgut
Philadelphia City Hall
Philadelphia
Harry A. Mackey
Chamber of Commerce Bulletin
Ine
Ness Men
Ejelson
Boreland
Hope Girl
Smith
J.D. Riley
Arkansan
G. R. Boone
Business School
Ed Hill
Marshal
Score
Streets of Hope
United States
C.D. Gibson
Rexall Dealers
Ruffin White
Prohi Enforcement
Judiciary Committee
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