Social and Personal Notices January 7
Social and Personal notices list local meetings at churches and clubs for January with times and hosts, including First Baptist, First Presbyterian, and Legion Auxiliary events. It notes postoned meetings, excursions, garden club federation plans, and immunization clinic details at Prime Negro School January 18 at 2 pm. Local residents and visitors are identified by names and hometowns, with several attendees traveling from Arkadelphia, Chicago, and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primes Negro School
Fire Hits Spa Lumber Yard Causing Large Loss
Fire swept through the Spa Lumber Yard in Hot Springs early today. Logs and lumber valued at about $100,000 were destroyed, along with the mill planer and dry kiln buildings of the Sates Broughton Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Hot Springs
Sates Broughton Lumber Company
Thank You Train From France En Route to U S
A 49 car gift train from Le Havre aboard the cargo ship Magellan sails to the United States as a token of France gratitude for wartime aid. Scheduled to arrive in New York January 30, with cars delivered to each state and the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Havre
France
District of Columbis
Merct America
United States
New York
Washington
District of Columbia
Grammar School Activities in Garland and Brookwood Trips
Fourth grade at Garland toured the county barn and learned from Mrs Prichard and Mrs Hill who showcased books suitable to their reading level. Fifth graders from Brookwood, guided by Mrs Atlins, visited the Bruner Ivory Handle Factory with Mr and Mrs Bruner and others observing plant details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess. Davis
Garland
Brar
S. A. Westbrook
Orville Steadman
Alkins
Sophia Sue Harper
Arkansas Timber
Bruner
Janet McKenzie
KXAR
Ann Adams
Garland School
Janelle Warren
Forney Hoist
Brookwood
Carolyn Lewallen
Dale Hartsfield
B. L. Rettig
Charles Blackwood
David Greenberg
Grady Williams
Bonds Transfer Sparks Education Board Rumor Mill
McMath again shifts personnel as whispers replace Ralph B. Jones on the state education commission. Governor notes Herman Brown of Malvern resigning but does not name a successor. S. J. Dean of Forrest City named as state banking commissioner to replace Tom W. Lengett of Pigott. Dean brings years of banking experience from Forrest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMath
Ralph B. Jones
Commission of Education
A. B. Bonds
Washington
Jones
Herman Brown
Malvern
S. J. Dean
Forrest City
Strife Banking
Tom W. Lengett
Piggott
Dean
Governor McMath Names Arkansas Racing Commission
Governor McMath today appointed a new Arkansas racing commission. The group includes Van Lyell of Hot Springs as chair, Harvey Farrell of Paragould, Ed Wright, Marty Pakin of Little Rock, Mrs. Flossie Ritter of Jonesboro, Claud McKinnon of Dumas, Fred Livingston of Batesville, Ted Dickens of Magnolia, and Quint Hinamillon of Fort Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
McMath
Arkansas Racing Commission
Eld
Is. van Lyell
Hot Springs
Harvey Farrell
Paragould
Ed Wright
Marty Pakin
Flossie Ritter
Jonesboro
Claud McKinnon
Dumas
Fred Livingston
Batesville
Ted Dickens
Magnolia
Quint Hinamillon
Fort Smith
Settlement Prevents N Y Harbor Strike
New York January 14 a threatened lugboat strike that would cripple the world’s biggest harbor was averted. An agreement between the longshoremen and the marine division of AFL was reached an hour before the strike deadline. About 4,400 crewmen on tugs and barges must ratify by ballot in ~30 days. Wages rise 120 percent above current scales, from 96 cents to 31.49 per hour, plus time and a half overtime pay. terms valid to December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Employleva
Marine Division
AFL Splerationy
Genera Pa
Union
Inrihe Towing and Transportation Employers Association
New Chevrolet Set for January 22 Viewing
Detroit January 22 marks the national unveiling of the 1949 Chevrolet. General Sales Manager T H Keating says the model embodies major body and chassis advances after three years of design and research. Production remains strong with 3000 postwar cars delivered and factory orders intact into 1950.
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T. H. Keating
Hugh Dean
W. F. Armstrong
B. W. Ivey
J.J
John G. Wood
Detroit
Chevrolet
Keating
Aly
Kealing
Omlers
Grade School Units Build Clothing Science and Flags
Grade schools expand programs after holidays with units on clothing fabrics, stories, and reading in Paisley and Brookwood. Students study "The Story of Clothes" and related textiles, with posters and microscopes comparing threads. Fifth graders craft the U S flag and learn about American building as part of a yearly theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisley
Rayon
Maud
Misha Petersham
Colton
Grady Williams
Brookland
Sheen
Shear Forest
Hateh
Brookwood
Garland
Brookwood School
Owen Atkins
Arkansas
Amorica
Paisley School
Buffalo
Kentucky
Proclamation for 1949 March of Dimes Appeal in Hope
Mayor Lyle Brown appeals Hope and Hempstead County residents to support the 1949 March of Dimes January 14-32. He cites polio tolls, Foundation aid, and epidemic strain, urging widespread donations to fund care and research.
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National Foundation For
National Foundation
Lyle Brown
Hope and Hempstead County
Jealous spouses and family ties in Advice column
Dorothy Dix counsels a husband to resist a jealous wife who cuts off visits with his family while a young woman faces a rich marriage proposal she cannot accept. She warns against sacrificing personal happiness and urges choosing love over wealth to protect future prospects and emotional well being.
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Miss Dix
P.d.q
Lana Turner Miscarriage Reported As RH Tests Conducted
New York January 14 Lana Turner film actress wife of Henry J Cowping was admitted to a hospital for routine checks and RH factor tests after reporting a pregnancy due in April. There was no initial indication of miscarriage though the hospital spokesman noted the condition of the actress was good and treatment given for blood tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lang Turner
Doctors' Hospital
Henry J
Bob)Cowping
Miss Turner
Popping
Churches News Rundown in Mount Joy Area for January
Churches across Mount Joy and environs announce schedules. Garrett Memorial Baptist on North Ferguson lists services, Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11, evening service at 7:30, and a Monday auxiliary meeting. St. Mark's Episcopal on Elm hosts morning prayers and an Episconal Radio Hour on Friday. First Presbyterian on East Second outlines Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 10:55 with sermons, youth programs, and midweek activities. Also noted are events at First Methodist West Second, Hope Gospel Tabernacle on Main Street, and related church activities with programs for young people and community invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Hairston
B.T.C
Wade Warren
Jim Miller
Edwards
Cooper
P.Y.F
Prescolt
Prescott
Sunbeams
J. T. Bowden
Henry Haynes
R.A
A. Whillaw
Melvin Thrash
G.A
Ugh Hall
Chas. F. Reynerson
First Methodist West
Pine Rov
J. E. Cooper
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. E. Cooper
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
N. Main
Paul Holdridge
From Nazareth to a World Stage in Sunday Lessons
Sunday School lesson reflects on Jesus as a small town boy from Nazareth and how the humble origins shaped his mission. The piece, by William and Gilroy, connects biblical history with local church activities and weekly services at First Christian North Malin, detailing classes, worship, and broadcasts.
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William
Gilroy
O.D
Jesus
Voth
Nazareth
Nathaniel
Jerusalem
Luke
God
Man
Elis
Guy E. Basye
Paul Yoldridge
KXAR
James E. Hamill
Memphis
Tenn
Joseph Geno
Christ's Ambassador Services
Nyease
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First Baptist
John
South
Shover Street
M. J
West Sth Street
Tee
Mr .Andrews
Caithaven
Jomen
Ithe Ch
Sday
American Legion Auxiliary Ec
Ome
Harry Hawthorne
Raymond Jones
Duffie
Nday
Preucher Hollamon, Jr
Marci Kxar
John Barlow
Vam
Fidelis Sunday School
First Baptist Church
Sarah Payton
Milton Mosier
J. Bingtom
B. E B. Dunn
Oglesby P.T.A
China
Garrett
Story
Federation of Garden Clubs
City Federation of Garden Clubs
Garrett Story
Charles Wylie
A.K. Slusser
J. L. Rogers
Charles Wyle
Franklin Mearty
Seeva_Gibson
B. L. Rettig J
C. P. Tolleson
Jimmy Simms
Arkadelphia
Paul Simms
Roy Rogers
Clifton Curtis
Chicago
Ilinois
Hope
Billy Ruggles
Dallas
Mrs. W. B. Ruggles
Joyce Fincher
Nancy Martin
Elsie Elder
Billy Bady
Emmett
Darrel Crank
Lawrence Hezzard
Thomas Cannon
la. Tech
Ruston
Josephine
Berry Porterfield
Patmos
Roger Smith
Pat McCormick
Little
Julia Chester
W. B. Ruggles
Tone
Dwight Pankey
Emmet
Mary Lou Moore
Thelma Thrash
BR. C. Rothwell
Alice Ann Anthony
Nashville
Arkansas Democrat
Pooch's
Samaritan
Jay Cooper
Sheridan
Pa Cous
Joan Lorring
Clinton Ing
Roman
U.S
Fage One
Mew Racing Commission
N. Y
Dorothy DIX
Mate
Rorothy Tix
Brather
Hoave
Doris
Caningtoy
Burroughs
Lana Turner
Milas Dix
Mary T
Bel Syndicate, Inc
News of the Churches
ST. Mark's Episcopal Third and
Elm Streets
W. Northey Jones
S.7
Serman
Daniel Wilde
Owen Davis
First Presbyterian
East
Stephen Cook
Nancy Deal
First Christian North Malin
West Avenue
Wm. P. Hardcares
Bhar
C.P. Haworth
Ted Jones
CYP
Graup
Icyp F
Grice of Jesus
Reheayaul
Powell Trae Motors
Powell
Motors
East Third Street
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