Opportunity Knocks Twice Through Time and Faith
A fragmentary obituary and community notices recount the passing of J. M. Kinser in Prescot on Sunday January 10. It honors Kinser as a pioneer of Hope, a quiet, gentle man respected in church, lodge, business, and among friends, whose legacy is a rich name and public example. Additional notes list local club meetings, school gatherings, and social guests around Wynne and Kilgore, including Oglesby PTA, Aluthean class, and Eastern Star officers installed.
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Jt la
J. M. Kinser
Prescot
Kinser
Hope
Lohia
Jack Haley Climbs to Filmdom Fame
Hollywood profile of Jack Haley tracing his rise from vaudeville to film. The piece notes his modest fame, Beverly Hills home, and recent earnings and contract details with Patsy Kelly in Pick a Star, plus brief mentions of Borrah Minnie and Eddie Anderson.
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Jack Haley
Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Jack Wiley
Jack
Masses
Schwih and Mandel
Broadway
Pictures
iSchwab and Mandel
Chicago
Good News
Haley
Seldon
Beverly Hills
Florence MatFadden
Jack Maley
Patsy Kelly
Minnieviteh
Borrah
Richmond
Wey
Minnevitch
Han
Eddie Anderson
Mioneviteh
Allene Corliss
California
Dona Bonnets
Eslate
Corliss Cather
Old Bennington
Postal Inspector at New Swirling Floods Thrills Theater
The Universal drama Postal Inspector opens at the New Theater Tuesday or Wednesday. Ricardo Cortex stars as the postal inspector who pursues thieves amid flood chaos threatening a city. Bela Lugosi plays a nightclub owner plotting the robbery with Patricia Ellis singing in his club. Henry Hunter pilots a doomed passenger plane to safety as Marin Shelton plays the hostess. Dave Oliver provides slang humor while Billy Burgud and Hattie McDaniel appear in supporting roles.
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New Theater
Ricardo Cortex
Bela Lugosi
Patricia Ellis
Michael Loring
Henry Hunter
Marin Shelton
Dave Oliver
Oliver
John Q. Delip
Brandy Ant
Tittle Billy Burgud
Hattie McDaniel
104 Highway Deaths Over Weekend Across States
The Associated Press reports at least 104 people died in automobile crashes nationwide over the weekend amid winter driving. Indiana crashes blamed on ice and sleet. Ohio totals 21. College Park Georgia records no fatalities for 1938 weekend, police citing ticket-free streets. New York City reports 127 fewer deaths than last year.
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Indiana
Ohio
College Park
New York City
State Legislature Continues Budget Debate On Sales Tax
The Budget Committee predicted a sales tax bill with no exemptions would pass quickly with opposition focused on how funds are distributed. Leaders expect 30 percent of sales tax revenue to go to the common school fund, with plans to allocate remaining funds to pensions charitable institutions and free textbooks for public school students, while considering homestead tax exemptions. Senator Winfred Lake of DeQueen plans to push a preferential primary bill early in the session.
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Jearneil
Schooos
General Revenue Fund
Welfare Fund
Winfred Lake of
DeQueen
Lake
Arkansas Legislature Opens with Oath and Questions on Wheatley
The 1916 liquor conviction of Senator Walter Wheatley is under review as Dr. M Evans of Hot Springs petitions for his unseating. The Senate will read the petition Monday while the House reorganizes under Lieutenant Governor Bailey and Speaker designate John M Bransford.
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Wall
Senate
Lake
Griffin Smith
House
Arkansas Congressman Seeks Civil Service Exam Applicants
Wade Kitchens of the 7th Arkansas district asks for applications for a military service appointment. Candidates must be under 22 on July 1, 1937 and at least 5 feet 4 inches tall. An exam will be held in the district, with applications due by January 18, 1937, to be forwarded to the Civil Service Commission. The note ends with a personal signoff and a dated postscript about California and eggs.
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Edwin Stewart
North Hervey Street
Chas
Locke
John Wellbert
Arkansas
C. S. Lowthorp
George Ware
Ralph Routen
Routan
Mary Louise Keith
Civil Service Commission
Seventh
Boy's body found near Everett. possible kidnap victim
Everett sheriff deputies report finding Mondey the body of a boy tentatively identified as 10 year old Charles Mattson, kidnapped in Tacoma two weeks ago. The body was found six miles south of Everett toward Puget Sound, with no nearby telephones available.
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Everett
Wash
Sheriff's
Mondey
Charles Mattson
Tacoma
Here
Norma Beach
Buget Sound
Ampere
Waterloo field drilling and new well progress report
Oil operators in the Waterloo field advance a half mile east with a new well expected to produce, while deep test at Benedum & Trees Lily Block No 1 remains tight with no depth details. Drilling continues at the Travis Peak layer near 3000 feet. weather slows pit digging and a Steele & Warmack well idle with 300 feet of fluids awaits pumping.
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Waterloo
Nacatesh
Benedum & Trees Oil Company
Benedum&Trees
Deep Test
Nevada County
Oklahoma
Steele & Warmack
William Haynie
Water content and oil movement in West Quarter wells
The report notes undefined water content in wells in Wat ee Co west quarter and discusses difficulties moving heavy oil. It mentions operators may shift to starting No 2 on the lease, and references welding tires burning at high temperatures as a market note.
Beware Cougs from common six That Hang
Fragmented OCR text describes a harmful cough remedy claim. It mentions Creclinist and Green sage components, touting fast relief. Read as a misread advertisement with dubious medical claims and no verifiable details.
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Oglesby P. I. A
Oglesby School
Mra
Trying Urrey
North Elm Street
Ihn Myr
Duck Meek
Carolyn of
Bradley
K. G. Meie
E. L. Johnston
Ruth Joyce
Robert Turner
Kilgore
Texas
L. Johnston
John Cain
D. Alt
Barlow
Gus Haynes
J. J. Battle
Mary Jones
Omr
Mrs
Glenn Durham
Wynne, Ark
Woodman Circle
Popular Grove Ny
Woodman
Institution of New Officers
Eva D. Taylor
Texarkana
Othe
Eastern Star
Lillie Middlebracks
Earl O'Neal
Nora Mathews
Jack Porter Wrensucer
Walree Bates
Maxine Tolleson
Effie Swanke
Archie Perkins
Marslu
Esther Murphy
Grate O'Neal
Adah
Ozella ¥Acom
Ruth
Matta Burk
Esther
Nellie Driges
Martha
Eva Milam
Janie Allen
Mary Turner
M. E. Perkins
Saenger
Miss c
Ad Yack Bey
News & Cartion
Sutton and Collier
Laurel Street
ROY Anderson and Company
Tnsurance
Minton
Hinton
Melvi Bullington
County Fame
Golely
British Isles
Brown
Ward & Son
Warren Williamsi
Patrici Eldis
A. Jenkins
Universal Picture
Ricardo Cortez
Bela Lugoslao
Nina Mae McKinney
Vincent Lopeg
S. Gibson Ug Company
Fone
Ark
Scotty
Waller
Death Valley
Wade Kitchens
Congress
Everett, Wash
New York
Vincent Austray
Patton
Pat” Patton
Buster
Dice Greenough
James Gould
Righ
Pat’ Patton
Parsons & Lawson Shoe
New Locati South Elm St
Cox Drug
Tomers
Bayees
A.C
PAi/ La Butte
Jack Oakie
College” Radio
Beany Goodman
Georgy Stoll
Concert Orchestra
Hollywood Comedians and Singing Stars
Special College Talon
Wang Mbia
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