Photo Illustrates Progress in Arkansas Soil Conservation Efforts
A field day near Arkansas showcases the Soil Conservation Service work led by Dr. Hh AL Bennett of Washington. The desolate gullied land is being tamed as crews and farmers divert water, plow, and plant to curb erosion, part of a coordinated district effort to reclaim damaged soil and halt further degradation.
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Robins and Prescott Split Doubleheader in Softball
Robins, Prescott teams divided a two game set in windy conditions Tuesday night. Prescott won the second game 12 to 1 as Bruner's Ivory and Smith produced three hits. Brumfield starred in the field and Gunter made notable catches while Bruner’s squad built momentum in the later innings.
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Lecture On Holy Land at the Baptist Church
The pastor of the church will present a slide lecture on Nazareth, the Jordan River, and Bethlehem life in Palestine at First Baptist. The event features Walter J. Hamilton and is announced to the public with a focus on religious studies and the Holy Land.
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Purchasing Power Needed for South
Dr Will Alexander of the Farm Security Administration urged Charlottesville Virginia on Wednesday to give the South purchasing power. He argued that supplying the region would reduce poverty and unemployment as goods and services flow to meet southern demand.
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Early Rains Lift Hopes in Dust Bowl Region
In BISMARCK North Dakota farmers cheer as early rains bring relief after eight years of drought. The region recalls 1934 and 1926 drouths while citizens hail improved pasture and soil moisture amid lingering uncertainties for crops and markets.
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Golfsman Smiley Sauces a Backward Hole in One Feat
In Goldsboro North Carolina R R Smiley recorded a hole in one in an unusual fashion as early summer rain fell above normal on the local course. Smiley mis struck the ball and sent it rolling toward the No 1 hole before finishing in the tricky finish.
Ed J Stewart Dies at 86 in This County
Ed J. Stewart, 86, died July 6 at the home of his daughter Mrs Lara Huddleston in DeQueen. Born in Hempstead county near Tokio in 1853, he joined the Methodist church at 21 and remained a member. Survived by three sons Clifford, Dierks, Claud. Monroe in New York. five daughters Lal Huddleston DeQueen Bell Nanny Ovun Martha Jenkins Broken Bow Tokio Clara Hutson Tokio. one sister Mary Tribble Tokio. Funeral and burial at Mt Tabor cemetery conducted by Rev. Rogers Murfreesboro.
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Mind Your Manners Quiz on Smoking Etiquette
A vintage etiquette quiz asks if laying a cigarette on furniture edge, tossing a burning butt out a window, or placing a moist glass on an uncovered tulip stand is proper. It answers no to improper acts and guides guests on cigarette sharing during meals and hostess provisions.
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Ribs and Whale Anatomy Highlighted in Ocean Study
A historical note explains ribs strengthen body walls against external pressure. It states whales, despite enduring hundreds of pounds of pressure with each wave, have nine fewer rib pairs than nearly all other mammals on Earth.
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Ghost Detour at Goldcrest Ghost Town Chapter VI
Franklin Larraway and friends expand a ghost town venture at Goldcrest. Roselee uses earnings to fund a secondhand truck while Christine and Franklin paint a towering sign. Tension grows as Franklin courts Christine amid plans for tours and potential romance.
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One Year To Go Roosevelt Third Term Prospects
NEA Washington correspondent Bruce Dalton outlines the 1940 presidential outlook centered on Franklin D Roosevelt. The piece notes Roosevelt’s unmatched public service background, his stamina, and the unknowns about seeking a third term, while detailing assets and liabilities affecting Democratic and Republican paths and the potential for a nonpartisan run.
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Shower Springs Cemetery Work Delayed by Heat
Small turnout at the cemetery on Friday due to scorching heat. Those missing last week urged to come Friday morning and finish the work by noon. Myr. and Mrs. Curro Mullins of Dallas visited with their parents, Roy Mullins and E. Aviron. Leonard and children from Kansas City and Pauline Rogers from Eldorado joined Roy Rogers’s family for seven days. BE Aaron welcomed a 11 pound son. Joe England and wife reported a fine…
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Labor's Relief Is Not WPA Strikes
William Green head of the AFL told about 200 union leaders at a policy conference in Washington that the remedy for spontaneous protests over WPA wage cuts lies with Congress rather than strikes on WPA projects. He summoned officials to determine how to press Congress to restore prevailing wage payments in the relief act.
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Barbs and Bonds Across Newsprint Nonsense
A collection of sharp asides on prison punishment by gas, cinema deaths, endurance stunts in Illinois, Mars closer to Earth in July, Britain’s garden air raid shelters, and a political handover in Louisiana as Earl Long receives governorship from Earl Leche.
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Community Notes Include Births Guests and Home News
Baby daughter born at home. Jim Rogers and wife of Helena visited Mrs. John Lageter and Mr. Laseter. Leslie Day and family from Dallas weekend guests of the Aarons. Mrs. Hobson Aaron of Little Rock visiting this week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dougherty welcome daughter in Harmony. Molly Taylor and family now reside in Shover Springs. Neighbors welcome Mr. and Mrs. Grvil Allen and their little daughter. Shover Springs anticipates a great singing Sunday.
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