Narrows dam lake set for dedication near Murfreesboro
The Narrows dam and lake north of Murfreesboro will be dedicated this Saturday as a 1 million dollar public contribution for flood control power and recreation. The project expands regional water coverage, power capacity from 17 000 to 25 300 KW, and is expected to attract Inland visitors, boosting southern Arkansas tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrows
Murfreesboro
Southwestern Gas & Electric Co
REA
Great New Lake
Texas
Arkansas
Hot Springs
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Murfreeshorn
Farmer Faces Prison for Holding Against Will
An 81-year-old white farmer, Lome Bevell, was found guilty by a jury of holding a 1-year-old Black woman against her will in Vicksburg Mississippi. Circuit Judge R B Anderson scheduled sentencing. Bevell had prior acquittals on related charges. The all white male jury deliberated 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Miss
Gircuit
R. B. Anderson
Lome Bevel
Cornelalius Slater
Bevell
334 Reported Killed by Reds
Hong Kong dispatch says communist firing squads killed at least 334 people in Peiping and Shanghai in early July. Chinese Communist newspapers cite victims as Nationalist spies and pro Japanese elements. An earlier tally adds 80 dead in Shanghai on July 9 and 612 others given lenient sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Peiping
Shanghai
Union Wins Suit Against Employer Under Taft Hartley Act
In Walla Walla Washington a union sued Waittsburg Wash Welding Works under the Taft Hartley act and won. An all male federal judge panel awarded the International Union of Boilermakers AFL $1,000 in damages. attorneys called it a first in the United States for a union to sue an employer under the act. The union sought $25,000 for breach of contract and failure to bargain under a collective bargaining agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
International Union of Boilermakers
AFL
Waittsburg Wash
Welding Works c
United States
Picnic for Wald a Picnic Supply Store Workers
Employees from the Oklahoma Tire and Supply Stores at Hope Mena and Texarkana enjoyed a company outing at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana on Wednesday night July 18. Thirty six employees attended with food games and a social atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Hope
Mena
Texarkana
Spring Lake Park
Texee
Narrows Dam and Lake Dedication Set for Saturday
Plans completed for the Narrows Dam and Lake dedication on Saturday July 21 with 15000 attendees expected. Governor Sid McMath Major General Lewis Pick and Talbot Feild of Hope among notables. Event features air show army navy band princess SWAHA pageants and a dedication program with speeches and the turning over of the lake to Arkansans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrows Dam
Sid McMath
Lewis Pick
Cheir
US 8 Army Engineers
Talbot Feild
Hope
SWAHA
Emmett Thompson
Overlook
Nolte
High Point
Murfressboro
Army and Navy Band of
Hot Springs
Lake Shore
Princess Swaha
Cobomenice
Army and Navy
Corps of Engineers
Boyd Tackett
George F.dixon
Lewis A. Pick
Pick
Arkansas
Pid
Ginye i
Hope Group To Appear On Radio Saturday
Hope Group from Hope B and PW club will appear on KXLR 1450 in North Little Rock from 11:00 to 11:15 AM Saturday. The Arkansas Safety Council watermelon eating contest at Hempstead County Watermelon Festival will be broadcast live from the boys club with Mrs. J W Patterson Mrs. Paul Kupseh and Mrs. David Griffin as interviewees and judges under Volmer Viel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
KXLR
North Little Rock
Arkansas Safety Council
Hope
Hope B & PW Club
J. W. Patterson
Paul Kupseh
David Griffin
Volmer Viel
Hempstead
Youth Caught Inside Bee Bop Inn With Stolen Key
A 16 year old Black youth was found inside the Bee Bop Inn on South Laurel after entering with a key stolen from Yerger High School. He wore a 17 jewel wrist watch claimed to be from a cousin's home. Police say ten youths were arrested Tuesday for entering Yerger school and stealing candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Bop Inn
South Laurel
Yerger High School
Yerger School
Two Minor Wrecks and Arrest Reported by Police
Two minor automobile accidents occurred in the city yesterday causing small damage to four vehicles. James Bostic was arrested for hazardous driving after a collision at Sixth and Elm involving Mrs. J L Liebling. Only fender damage resulted. A Texarkana bound driver and Joseph Williams collided at Sixth and Son Sieset with damage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bostic
Sixth and Elm
J. L. Liebling
Ad Joep Gee
Texarkahe
Joseph "Williams
Sixth
Son Sieset
Smet
Armitage to Tell of SWAHA Legend at Narrows
Armitage leaves for Narrows Dam to assist with dedication arrangements for the Saturday event. The water parade of princess contestants will circle the fake church as the SWABA legend is recited for all observers. He will then serve as master of ceremonies for the beauty contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuch Armitage
Narrows Dam
Laymen To Hold Services In Methodist Circuit
Cliff Bridgers of the Century Bible Class announces the group will conduct services for the next month in the Spring Hill Circuit due to the pastor's absence at school. On Sunday July 22 at 11 a.m. Mayor Lyle Brown of Hope will speak at Bethlehem and John P Vesey at 4 p.m. at Fairview with other class members taking part. Public invitation to attend both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Bridgers
Century Bible
First Methodist Church
Spring Hill
Lyle Brown
Hope
Bethlehem
John P. Vesey
Fairview
Menibers
Blevins Holds Meeting On School Finances
Public notice announces a school district meeting Monday night July 23 at 8:00 in the Blevins High School Auditorium. Superintendent Norman Jones urges all residents to attend to discuss finances and the future budget of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blevins Wgh
Univellog Ie
Blevis
Norman Jones
Seeks Dog That Bit a Youth
A small black terrier is sought after it bit a youth. Mr Blackwell appeals for public help to locate the dog and keep it under observation. Police ask anyone who sees a dog matching the description to notify the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Robert Funders
Durade
Terrigs
Pastor Back Home After Two Week Leave
Rev. Wm. P. Hardexree of the First Christian Church has returned from a two week leave. Regular services will be held Sunday July 22 with sermons at morning and evening hours. Special music and youth activities begin at 6 with ongoing church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Hardexree
First Christian Church
Kiwanians to Hear Korea Report Next Tuesday Luncheon
Captain William A. Corrigan recently returning from Korea will present a report on the situation there to Kiwanis Club members and guests at the regular Tuesday noon luncheon. The program was arranged by Kiwanian Hervey Heit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Corrigan
Korea
Kiwanis Club
Hervey Heit
King Abdullah of Jordan Assassinated in Jerusalem
King Abdullah of Jordan, 60, was shot dead at the entrance of the Aqsa mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem. Prince Nael was named regent, while Crown Prince Talat faced illness. Britain and the Arab world react as the Middle East faces renewed instability after war and oil crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curren
Abdullah
Jordan
Jerusalem
Arikish Yorcasn
Povernnical Radio
Amman
Abdul Jan
Nail
Tallat
Muhamaddankoran
Amina Radio Din
Koon UN
Mohammed
Mustafa Shatr
Astaunch Fric
Middle East
Iyarl
Palestine
Olashine Erea
Salem
Ely
Jericho
Riad el Sol
Benon
Ilota
Lebanon
Bolb Wegin
Agea
Weather Halts Korea Armistice Talks Amid Flood Delays
Weather delays and a flood near Kaesong halted the eighth U N Korea armistice session. Delegates traveled to the truce city as aid reached Kaesong and helicopters were grounded by gales delaying flights. Secretary Acheson said a U N force must stay in Korea until a genuine peace is established, while Moscow and Pyongyang pressed for foreign troop withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsan
Koren
Sly
Peice
Kaegoung
Jeepa Carmyong Univad Dlagons
Kaeyung
U. N. Dalor
Kuusung
U. N
Phnag
U.N
Korea
Acheson
Kaewong Haw
United Nations
Dé Gan
United
Local Speakers Highlight Hempstead Water Festival
McMath Tackett and Murry to speak in Hammon’s program as Wadermelon Post invites candidates for governor. Water festival activities include Red Cross, American Legion night events, VFW dance, and a county wide swimming and diving exhibition at the municipal pool. Registration for boys and girls ages 13 to 17 closes July 26 with events starting at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Brown
Wadermelon
Tiga
Rurnera
Avery
Tas Red Cross
Anta
DeQueen
Ah Vfw
Aloe
Hermpstead County
Nlelpal
Hempstead
Red Crogé
Wita
Mitchellett Grone
Planne
Commorag
Aluad
Arc
Also Mentioned on This Page
W Alex. H. Washburn
Narrows Lake
Farmer
Hope Group
Armitage
Chicago
Marl Leu Cox
Blevins
Christian Church
Anthony‘s Mill
McMath
Tackett
Murry
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!