Local church and club notices from January events
The notices summarize upcoming activities including a WSCS meeting led by Aries Wylie at Edwards, a First Pres Auxiliary meeting at 3, a January 8 D.A.A. meeting at Hotel Priestesses with Mrs Holt and Mrs Paul W in attendance, and Rose Garden Club gathering on East Third Street. Social details mention hostesses Ruffin White and Cantley, a program on The Life Audubon, and a social coffee with Mrs Steve Irigan Jr and others served to twenty men and a guest watermarked by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Garden Club
Frivafternoon
Yon
East Third Street
Ruffin White
Cantley
Anyer
H. O. Kyler
Thomas Eheadstar
F. C.crow
Steve Carrir
Dorsey McRae, Sr
Steve Irigan, Jr
Afternoon Reception at Mrs Hobbs Home on South Greening
About 100 guests visited the South Greening street home of Mrs. Hobbs for an afternoon gathering. Pink Snapdragons, yellow Jonquils, blue Iris, and Acacia adorned the living room with a linen-covered beauty table. Hosts included Mrs. Jack Lowe, Mrs. Franklin Horton, Mrs. Basil York, Mrs. George Robison, Mrs. A. D. Brannan and Miss Pearl Blackville. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
South Greening Street
Jack Lowe
Franklin Horton
Basil York
George Robison
A. D. Brannan
Pearl Blackville
Mrs Wilson Returns Home After Visit and Local Travel
Mrs Martha Jane Wilson returns to her Sacramento home after visiting her sister Mrs John Savage and Mr Savage. Mr and Mrs William Ferguson and Mrs J F Green drove to Dallas to attend the Cotton Bowl game and came back Thursday night. W W Warmack returns to Kelly Field after a holiday visit with his parents in town. Mrs James McCullough and son Freddie return from a holiday visit with her sister in Kilgore. Mrs W Q Warren returns from a vacation with her daughter in Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane Wilson
Sacramento
California
John Savage
Mr. Savage
William Ferguson
J. F. Green
Dallas
W. W. Warmack
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
Sam Warmack
James McCullough
Freddie
Frank Turner
Mr. Turner
Kilgore, Texas
Spokane Golfer Leads Los Angeles Tournament
Spokane amateur Bud Ward shot 69 to tie for first round lead at the Los Angeles Open at Riviera. He shares top honors with Tony Penna as amateurs push to extend a strong showing, with former champions and pros like Frank Stranahan, Benny Hogan, Ed Oliver, Bruce McCormick, and notable professionals also posting solid rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Bud Ward
Spokane
Wash
Simon Pyres
Tony Penna
Cincinnati
Frank Strananan
Toledo
Benny Hogan
Hershey
Ed Oliver
Wilmington
Del
Bruce McCormick
Johnny Dawson
Rivera Country Club
Chick Harbert
Detroit
Eddie Josepn
Oakland
Ted Rhodes
Nashville
George Fazio
Los Angles
U S Ambassador Appeals for Calm as Protests Rise
U S Ambassador Stewart met with Chinese student leaders in Nanking and urged restraint while troops remain in China. Demonstrators shouted anti American slogans and plastered embassy doors with placards as the Peiping incident prompted investigations and tensions. The court martial over alleged Marine misconduct proceeds amid probes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
U. S
Stewart
China
Stuart
Peiping
Shanghai
Here
Hiang Kai-shek
U. S. Marine
Ye U. S. Marines
Winter Storm Paralyzes Much of United States
A sprawling snowstorm blankets a large swath of the country from the Midwest to New England, grounding flights, delaying trains, and causing hazardous driving. Chicago tenants evade eviction temporarily as winter grips Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Temperatures plunge, with record lows in Minnesota and North Dakota, while the warmest spot remains Florida with readings near 81 to 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siow
Chicago
Albert J. Horan
Midwest
Butler
Ohio
Michigan
Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Missouri
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Memidji
Minn
North Atlantic
New England
Far West
Seattle
Las Vegas
Nev
Burbank
Cal
San Diego
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth
Dallas
Tex
Weather Bureau
Black Island
R. I
Eastport
New York
Canadian
Birmingham
Alabama
Florida Peninsula
Maimi
Tampa
Cold Wave Tightens Grip Across Arkansas
United Press reports a new Arctic air mass plunges Arkansas back below freezing nationwide. Forecasters from the Weather Bureau in Little Rock predict subzero to single digit lows across regions with wind chill and icy conditions. temperatures range from six to twelve degrees in the far northwest to 18 to 20 in the far southeast, with improving but still cold conditions expected Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
U.S. Weather Bureau
Little Rock
Mercury
Mena
Harrison
Gilbert
Morriston
Camden
Batesville
Texarkana
Monticello
Harrison and
Tulsa
Okla
Springfield
Five Killed as Mail Train Hits Passenger Train at Gidea Park
Five people died and 47 were injured when a mail train collided with a stationary passenger train at Gidea Park station in dense fog. The impact, at about 40 mph, demolished a car and hurled another through the station roof as rescuers rushed to the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gidea Park
Colored fluid developed for contact lens use
A colored fluid has been cleared for use with contact lenses as a replacement for external sunglasses. The product aims to provide protection and shading for wearers in bright conditions, potentially reducing glare and eye strain.
Communists to Control Poland Election In Brief
As Poland approaches January 19 elections observers doubt the process will be free or unfettered. The opposition led by Stanisław Mikolajczyk claims intimidation and arrests narrow the field. World powers protest Warsaw’s stance while correspondents report from Poland under a Soviet backed regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Potsdam
Yugoslavia
Romania
Bulgaria
Russia
Washington
London
Warsaw
Britain
America
United States
Yalta
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk
Polish Peasants Party
Mikolajczyk
Peasant Party
Thei
Leader of Hijacking Gang Captured by the FBI
FBI arrested Harry Wells alleged leader of a hijacking gang that stole 60000 dollars of liquor from a Cincinnati trucking firm. Henry McCorkle 61 of Augusta also charged with complicity. Wells hid in a rooming house on Christmas Day and was surrounded without resistance.
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Augusta
FBI
Harry Wells
Cincinnati
D. K. Brown
Brown
Henry McCorkle
U.S
William C. Fleming
Wells
Mystery lake refills Gibbs wheat field in Idaho
Warren Gibbs in McCammon Idaho reports a recurring spring drying and fall refilling of a small lake on his 12 acre wheat field. Geologists attribute the water return to a subterranean channel boring beneath the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCammon
Idaho
Warren Gibbs
Mystery Lake
Gibbs Place
Gibbs
Goiters Pervasive in Tibet People Mock “Little Necks”
In Tibetan society goiters are widespread and women without them are derisively called “little necks,” reflecting social norms and medical conditions observed in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibet
Gordon Files Suit Against Pulaski Men
Lt. Gov. Nathan Gordon of Morrilton files a 48000 damage suit in Conway Circuit Court over a January 26, 1946 automobile collision near Little Rock. Defendants are Joan L. Hefferman John Sherrill Jack Pickens and W B Duran driving a P and H Distributing Co. truck. The complaint accuses Duran of excessive speed on the left side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrilton
Pulaski County
Nathan Gordon
Little Rock
Gordon
Conway
Yesterdy
Joan L. Hefferman
John Sherrill
Jack Pickens
W. B. Duran
P. and H. Distributing Co
15 Dogs Share Estate of Late Mrs Barnsdall
Los Angeles January report notes Mrs Aline Barnsdall died December 18 at 62 leaving half her property to her daughter Mrs Aline E Devine and $100000 cash plus $600 monthly. her two grandsons share the other half when they turn 25. The will also leaves $56,000 cash to each grandson and provides for the 15 dogs to inherit part of the estate.
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Los Angeles
Aline Barnsdall
Theodore Barnsdall
Miss Barnsdall
Aline E. Devine
Culver City
Knudson Proposes Tax Cuts With Broad Refund Plan
The plan limits the income tax cut to 300000 per individual, affecting about 35 million people. Wages will see a retroactive reduction from January 1, with refunds for overwithholding in January to March. The bill also caps total tax at 76.5 percent, raises exemptions for taxpayers over 60 by $500, and keeps other features aimed at widening relief during the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knutson
Overworked Mothers and Family Responsibility
Dorothy Dix argues that mothers shoulder endless chores while children loaf, expose how lack of parental delegation kills kids' initiative, and urges making children feel valued and responsible in home tasks. The piece lampoons monopolistic control and calls for family partnership.
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Mary
Mother
Sally
Pres Pop
Mom
Ieee
First Baptist Church Service Schedule at Third and Main
The church lists Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 50 with a sermon by the pastor. Training Union at 6 15 and evening worship at 7 30. Wednesday prayer at 7 10 and youth and adult choirs rehearsals on various days.
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First Baptist
Third & Main Streets
Ss. A. Whitlow
Training Union
Garrett Memorial Baptist Sunday School
Grady Hairston
Otis L Rowe Bible Study and Church Services
The notice lists worship times for Otis L Rowe Church including 9:45 p.m. Bible Study 11:11 a.m. preaching 11:45 a.m. communion and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class with a Young Peoples program at 7:30 p.m. It invites all ages to attend any or all services at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Otis L. Rowe
Church Splits and Services Schedule for Local Congregations
The bulletin lists Sunday and weekday activities for Pine Second J. E. Cooper, Garrett Memorial Baptist, and First Christian churches. It includes service times, sermons such as The Two Ways and Where Is Thy Zeal, board meetings at 2 pm on January 5, 1947, and various classes, choirs, youth fellowships, and women's council meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Cooper
Dolphus Whitten, Jr
Board of Stewards
Sunday services at First Presbyterian and St. Mark's
The First Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 10 55 a m with Communion. Evening Vesper at 5 p m with pastor sermon and Young People meeting. St Mark's Episcopal at Elm and Third streets invites with Holy Eucharist and sermon at 11 a m by Dr Jones and a welcome.
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First Presbyterian
Thos. Brewster
ST. Mark’s Episcopal
Elm and
Third Streets
W. Northey Jones
Dr. Jones
Hope Gospel Tabernacle Weekly Schedule
Morning Worship at 11. Christ's Ambassadors at 6 15 p.m. Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday Christian Service Brigade 7 p.m. Wednesday HI CA Brigade 6 30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study 7 30 p.m. Thursday Women's Missionary Council 2 30 p.m. Sermon text from Isa 40 31. Hosted by H Paul Holdridge pastor North Main and Avenue D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-C.a. Brigade
Women’s Missionary Council
A Cold Offer Sparks a Shenandoah Venture
Judge Logan interviews Major Cameron about an oil stock scheme proposed by the Shenandoah Investment Company. The Major lists officers Milgrim and Breen from Chicago and promises papers, while Logan plans to call in county prosecutor Lardner for further discussion. The tale ends with Milgrim reacting to the potential windfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Cameron
Judge Logan
Vanderburgh County
Hubert Milgrim
Richard Breen
Lardner
Harry
Shenandoah Company
St. George
Milgrim
Republicans Push for Senate Control as Bilbo Ouster Ends
Republicans pursue quick Senate control after Bilbo ouster maneuvering. Taft claims votes to bar Bilbo, while Democrats plan to regroup under Barkley and Lucas. House Republicans nominate Halleck for majority leader and Martin for speaker with Arends as whip. Reed criticizes White’s committee attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rules Committee
Taft
Ohio
Bilbo
Senate
Arthur Vandenberg
R-Mich
Wallace Ite
Rme
Kenneth Wherry
R-Neb
Alben Barkley
D-Ky
Scott Lucas
D-Ill
Carl Loeffler
Leslie L. Biffle
Biffle
House
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Rep
Joseph Martin
Massachusetts
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
Halleck
Leslie Arends
Illinois
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas
White
Commerce Committee
Reed
Commerce Group
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S No
WSCS
T Methodist Church
The
Edwards
Aries Wylie
Cain
Holt
Paul W
Red Garden Club
Mrs. Hobbs
G. Abbs
Thelon
Edwin Stewart
Richard Henry Danas
Alan Ladd
Esther Fernandez
Barry Fitzgerald
Serriag
By Bill Becker
United Press
Glenn Babbap
Pulaski
Barnsdall
Knudson Is
Dorothy DIX
Bell Syndicate, Inc
News of the Churches
Church OF Christ
First Methodist
First Christian North Main
West Avenue
Wm. P. Hardegree
Christian Youth Fellowship
S. H. Battle
Frank Rider
Fonzie Moses
Charles Cox
W. M. Stephenson
H. F. Rider
Nette Cove
Jeannette
Page One
Ray Franks
Ray Fry
Shepard
Ark
Cook’s White Star Laundry
Kelley Grill
W. 3Rd Street
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