Cornbread Aristocrat a Garner Novel Gains National Notoriety
The essay lauds Claud Garner for Wetback and Cornbread Aristocrat, noting Creative Ape Press’s New York publication and a London edition. It cites Garner’s roots in Washington, the value of authentic pioneer material, and his ability to transform familiar life into compelling fiction, while recounting a nephew’s approving remark.
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Weiser Helmers
Hope
Claud Garner
Washington
New York
Garner
Creatve Ape Press
New York Herald Tribune
London
Australia
Old Evening Post
Becaso
Petch
Nephiw
Uncle Sam
America
Garver
Rio Grande Valley
Tecale
Meeting Called Off But 34 Attend Anyway
Thirty four Hempstead County farmers and leaders inspected the M. 5. Bates pasture demonstration on 16th street in southeast Hope yesterday morning despite the Openhorse being postponed until 10 next Friday February 23rd by County Agent Oliver L. Adams. The purpose was to show pasture plants for extended productive use. March 16 and April 13 were announced for Bates farm demonstrations. attendees included H. H. Caraway Leo Evans Bob Linaker Olen Cox W. T. Arnett Truman Hill Guy Green Mrs Guy Green C Rodden H. H. Nolen Dr. G. D. Royston and others from multiple towns.
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Hempstead
Bates
16Th Street
Hope
Oliver L. Adams
Adams
Bates Farm
Arkansas
H. H. Caraway
Crossroads
Leo Evans
Columbus
Bob Linaker
Centerville
Olen Cox
W. T. Arnett
Emmet
Truman Hill
Guy Green
Ozan
C. Rodden
Bethel
H. H. Nolen
Sweet Home
G. D. Royston
G. D. Royston, Jr
Blevins
Lee Holt
Washington
Marshall Beck
L. H. Byrd
W. T. Spradling
Shower Springs
T. J. Hartsfield
DeAnn
N. B. Coleman
Guernsey
J. M. Harbin
Sterling’ Cook
John Montignant
Clayborn Rowe
Victor Thompson
A. C. Hall
W. A. Alford
C of C Membership Group to Meet
The chamber of commerce membership committee, including Jimmie LaGrossa and Her bert Burns, will meet January 19 at 2 30 PM to formulate the group’s plans and actions. The list of members covers multiple local business leaders and officials.
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C of C
Chamber of Commerce
Jimmie LaGrossa
Herbert Burns
Dewey Baker
Guy Basye
Basil Yorks
Frank McLany
Foy Hammons
Royce Weisenberger
Dr. Sims
Frank Douglas
Vincent Foster
Ben Qwen
Mike Kelly
W. W. White
Clif Stewart
Henry Cowen
Horace Heidt to Bring New Show to Hope March 15
Hope Kiwanis Club sponsors Horace Heidt's all new musical variety show to aid the Hope Youth Center. The event features 60 stars discovered on tour with auditions February 28 and March 1 at Hope High School auditorium, with tickets at Cox's Drug Store or via mail.
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Shipley
Grieve Pietre
Lyle Brown
Hope
Larace Heidt
Teddy Jones
Wope Kiwanis Club
Prand
Neidt
James Rankin
Tmvidt
Hope High School
Earber
Horace Heidt
Bown
Glen Miller
Jankie Curly
Alvino Rey
Kink Sisters
Fred Lowery
Dick Contino
Gordon McRae
Heidi
Oval
Wreer
Heldt
Cox's Drug Store
Kiwanis Club
Ark
Forney Holt Honored by PTA Groups at Hope High
At Hope high school a Memorial Day program featured a PTA Life Membership for Forney G. Holt, presented by Mrs. Claude Tillery. The honor recognizes Holt’s two years as principal and his years as a teacher, plus contributions to the Student Loan Fund and the PTA’s mission to unite school, church, and community.
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Hope
Parent Teachers Association
PTA Life
Forney G. Holt
Claude Tillery
PTA
Hope High School
Holt
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Little Rock
State Hospital Gets New Chief Hot Springs Feb 17
A state-wide meeting is set here next Tuesday to discuss plans for bauxite processing in Arkansas. Bill Seiz Jr of Hot Springs was named president at the Tuesday session, and Joe W. Kimzey of Magnet Cove proposed a severance tax on out-of-state ore to boost in-state processing. E A Vermere of Malvern cited he cannot secure enough pig aluminum for his die casting plant within Arkansas.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
Bill Seiz Jr
Joe W. Kimzey
Magnet Cove
Coffee Sale Aids Polio Drive At Unique Cafe
The Sew Club of Hope sponsors a coffee event from 8 30 to noon on Wednesday at Unique Cafe to raise funds for the Hempstead March of Dimes Drive, which stands about 875 short of its quota. The piece also notes a description of the chigger.
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BBPW
Sew Club of Hope
Hempstead
Judge Pilkinton Warns Welfare Abusers In Hempstead Case
In Hempstead Chancery Court Judge James M. Pilkinton ordered a husband to stop exploiting welfare, remove his four children from public aid, grant the wife a divorce decree, and require monthly support payments starting February. The ruling followed testimony that the father deserted his family in Arkansas, lived in California, and sought custody while contributing little to support. The judge warned that any similar desertion would face severe penalties.
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Hempstead
Welle
James MH. Pitkinton
Hempstead County
California
Alysia Jones
Arkansas
Pilkinton
Rullel
Fate of Korea Now Rests on GI Kim Says Boyle
Hal Boyle observes that Korea's fate hinges on Private Kim and the evolving local army. He notes doubts about Kim's combat capacity after eight months of war, the planned spring buildup of 200000 to 300000 Kims, and contrasts Korean recruits' limited training with expectations of facing Chinese forces.
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Korea
GI Kim
Hal Boyle
New York
G.I. Kim
Hie
Joe
Kim
Nelong
Gure
Kims
South Korea
Republic
Vaccination of Dogs Starts on Monday
Rural program led by Necky Morind volunteer Tyan Bright reports more than 20 dogs at the first center. Dr Herbert Rogers will vaccinate dogs at centers for one dollar each. Adams urges owners to bring dogs at assigned times as centers move or return to usual locations. Schedules for the week beginning February 26 will be announced. owners urged to advise township officials about dogs to be vaccinated.
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Rocky Mowith
States County
Oliver
Adams
Tyan Bright
Necky Morind
Tad Brat
Herbert Rogers
DVM
Agent Adams
Tila de Rovers
Rateliff's
Glore
Patmos
W. M. Dillard's Tien
Saratoga
Jowell Burke
Antioch
Bertie Avery
Boyd Brothers Farm
Piney Grove Church
Farmel
Mide States
Adama
Senate Targets State Purchasing Agent Appointment
Arkansas Senate approves SB331 to shift appointment of the state purchasing agent from the governor to the state fiscal court, effective after McMath’s term ends. HB200 seeks proof of financial responsibility after accidents, license revocation. HB409 reimposes a three mill ad valorem tax for schools. HB28 requires most state autos to be marked.
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Tittle Tuck
Arkansas Senate
State Fiscal Couritre Board
McMath
Senate
House
True Meaning of Stalin's Words Studied by Officials
Washington officials studied Stalin's new pronouncement for clues to Soviet policy changes. They found little new, noting Stalin's stance on the UN and world peace, while fearing a shift toward aligning Western powers with Communist aims and contemplating possible Soviet exits if it serves strategy. The view is that peace rests on countering Soviet military power with Western strength.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
State Department
Stalin
Stalin Khosel
U.N
Kremlinsk
U. N
Pevonpress
Stoller
Russia
China
GOP Leaders Split on Troop Issue
Washington reports GOP leaders clash over troop deployment to Europe amid hearings. Dewey backed sending 100 divisions and Western European rearmament, while Hoover urged no new troops or dollars. Senate leaders divide on ceilings for ground forces abroad as Taft and Wherry push policy limits.
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Washington
Senate
Europe
Troover
Thomas
Dewey
New York
Hoover
United States
North Atlantic Defense Actup
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sald
Millikin
Colorado
GOP
Taft
Ohio
Wherry
Nebraska
Defense Marshall
North Atlantic Defense Force
Marshall
Acheson
Omar N. Bradsley
Social Security Man to Be in Hope Tuesday
LeGuene, field representative of the Texas Security Office, will be at the American Legion Hall in Hope next Tuesday February 96 at 2 pm to help people obtain social security cards and update details. The session informs workers must have numbers by January 1, 1951 under the amended Social Security act, covering private household workers farm laborers and many self employed individuals.
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Firld
Texickana Socks Security Office
Arikan
Pobeunry
Ite
Moby Workers
Inspectors Probe Postal Payroll Padding Scheme
Boston postal inspectors pursue a payroll padding scheme at the South Postal Annex. About 200 workers allegedly swapped time cards or had others punch in for them, with illicit gains cited from $2 to $10 daily per worker and a clerk reportedly amassing a $26,000 bank account. Postmaster Crowley declined comment as U.S. Attorney Garrity says no official notice but will pursue restitution and penalties if extraordinary offenses are found.
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Boston
Florida
Tennyson Jefferson
New England
Big South
Jefferson
Gniex
Morida
Goarders
Hie
Boston Postal Disstrict
Colume
South
Francis A. Crowley
United States
William Garrity
State Legislature Box Score From Little Rock
Box score notes activity in the Arkansas legislature with counts of bills introduced and passed by the House and Senate. Bills signed by the governor are listed for both chambers and several measures await gubernatorial action or have been defeated.
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Little Rock
Arkansans
House Hinconate
House
Senate
Local Boy Wins Culver Military School Contest
Student publication The Vedette at Culver Military Academy lists Howard Houston as winner in a local contest. The incomplete OCR text indicates a school event and a likely student achievement with names and affiliations.
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Culver Military
Ina
Howard ‘Houston
UN Troops Launch Counter Offensive Against Red Forces
Reported clash fronts at Chochon and Chipyong Ridge as U S forces, including the 10th Corps, resist a Chinese Korean push. Allied artillery blunted the Red attack while Marine, army, and coast forces pressed to halt advances north of the 38th parallel. Front activity described as heavy with limited gains and beberapa retreats totaling around two miles in some sectors.
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Yokyo
Chochon
Herosa -Ridger
U.S
Chipyong
Mn Mountain
Korea
Redd Magsd
Dea
38Th Parada
Aroyind
Nana
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Claud Gerner
Forney Holt
State Hospital
Ching
Ivigieng Aod
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