Community Calendar and Obituary Notice
Calendar items include Nelson Hill Post meeting January 22 at 7 pm with Commander J. G. Carmichael urging attendance. Bethel AME Church holds special conference tonight at 7 with all officers urged to attend. Hempstead County Home Demonstration Council hosts a January 23 coffee for March of Dimes drive at the Community Center. Obituary notes the death of Willie Mea Thomas January 17 in Hempstead Memorial Hospital. A $16,561 grant funds a 25-welder training program under accelerated public works, tied to adjacent school district loans amid crowded schools and federal activity.
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Nelson Hill
Auxiliary 427
J. G. Carmichael
J. Jones
Bethela A.M.E
Hempstead County
Willie Mea Thomas
Hempstead Memorial Hospital
Hicks Funeral Home, Inc
Plant back in full production after strike retraining
Dishinger reports production now about 10 percent higher than at strike start while most of the 213 workers remain out. About three rehired, 178 still unemployed, some finding work elsewhere or part time. The Para Gould area sees little economic impact as plant losses are absorbed. Dr. Andrew David Holt to give Arkansas commencement address to 775 graduates at Fayetteville event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dishinger
Wilson Hunt
International Union of Electrical Workers
Paragould
Greene County
Fayetteville, Ark
Andrew David Holt
University of Ternnessee
University of Arkansas
Holt
Faubus to Speak at Nation Wire Plant Dedication
Gov. Orval Faubus is slated to speak at the dedication of Nation Wire Fabric Corp.’s plant in Star City Ark. The facility is the first in Arkansas financed under the Area Redevelopment Act with a 69377 dollar ARA loan and about 35000 dollars in private funds used for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star City
Ark
Orvald. Faubus
Nation Wire Fabrice Corp
Charcoal Industry Powers Arkansas Rural Enterprise
In Arkansas Ozarks, the Bull Mountain Charcoal Enterprise, run by Earl Braley of Chicago, operates six kilns to process 1,500 tons yearly. The plant near Bull Shoals recruits five workers, halts in November and December for repairs, and earned Braley about $40,000 last year. Kilns of reinforced earth hold 54 cords of wood, mainly hickory with oak preferred for product quality, and use oil-soaked tow to start smoldering with electric draft fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Ozark Mountains
Bull Mountain
Earl Braley
Chicago
Braley
Bull Shoals
Strikes near end in Paragould as talks planned
Paragould Arkansas AP union and Emerson planned talks to settle a seven month strike at Mer Gen Electric Co begun June 20 after workers sought holiday pay boosts and extra health coverage. Plant remained picketed daily. a regional manager had set a return-or-fire deadline but agreed to meetings within 14 days to seek resolution.
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Paragould
Ark
Mergen Electric Co
Dim Dishinger
Emerson
Dishinger
Disputc
Notice of Probate Court sale of Hempstead lands
Zach Torrence as administrator petitions the Hempstead County Probate Court to authorize the sale for cash of Lots 4 and 5, Block 10 Brundidge Addition Hope Arkansas. Hearing set for 10:00 AM February 8, 1963 at Hempstead County Courthouse Hope Arkansas. All interested parties urged to attend. Dated January 18, 1963. Clerk J. D. Turnage. Jan 21, 28, 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zach Torrence
Ben Torrence
City of
Hope
County of Hempstead
State of
Arkansas
Brundidge
City of Hope
Hempstead County
J. D. Turnage
Administrator Named In Estate of Nelson D. McClary
HEMPSTEAD COUNTY ARK the estate of Nelson D McClary deceased last known Hope Arkansas. James H Pilkinton named administrator on January 4 1963 with six months to present claims. First publication January 21 1963.
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Hempstead County
Ark
Nelson D. McClary
Hope
Arkansas
James H. Pilkinton
F.O. Box
Hope, Ark
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Texarkana Gazette
Mike Morris
Oakcrest
Dial
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Texo
Brown’s
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L&a
Sunce
Singer Sewing Machine CO
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Mkt
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D. B. Bailey
Buck's Fine Service
Nime
Inez Taliaferro
Garyell
Mockingbird Lane
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Imoc
Garretts
Clifford Franks
Ralph Montgomery Market
Barry's Grocery
Cal Moore Bros
Sunshine Gardens
Highway 67
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Perry
R&a
Harry Phillips
Volkswagen
Puble
Lion
Listel
FORD
Hope Auto CO
Falcon Poole
Second Street
Avon
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C. Johnson
P.O
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Lynchburg
Willaens Gro. & Mkt
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North Pine
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South Main
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Washington
Pine Bluff
Mount Ida
Ashdown
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Arkansas Vocational Technical School
Vision of Construction
United Equipment Operators School, Inc
Center St
Little Rock
Berher Hicks
Goethe
Catherine Jones
Phoenix
Arizona
Mrs. Baileys
Oscar Poindexter
Frew
Star Publishing CO
B. Palmer
Star
South Walnut Hope
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Peat H. Jones
Donal Parker
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Howard
Miller Counties
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Tenn
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42Nd St
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Salem
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