Evening reflections and Texarkana social notes
A selection recalls endurance and resilience as Mrs Jett Williams and Mile Pahbes Sue Williams visit Texarkana. Roy and family plan weeks with Rev and Mrs Chandler in Longview. Harold Lawrence from Texarkana to Commerce. Miss Hattie Anne Feild to El Dorado. Thurston Howell and Miss Keith seen at Saenger cinema in Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jett Williams
Mile Pahbes
Sue Williams
Texarkania
Hattie Anne Feild
Helen Pudfey
el Dorado
Meated Men and Chaperones Visit Lakes and Friends
Meated Men and Jacil Cornelian supervise McKamie basketball girls on a weekend fishing trip to Cow Lake. Gadtae Wilson, teacher, chaperones the young girls at a picnic on Colliers Lake Thursday afternoon. Dorothy Gunter, Evelyn Muldron, Katherine Mae Sims, Frances Bina, Ruth Lewis and guests Marty Pilkinton, Martha Singleton, Katherine Allen, and Mrs Gunter attend with Miss Louise Bright of Prescott visiting friends in the city Thursday. Mr and Mrs Harry Keuffman and son Harry Jr of Salina Kansas arrive Thursday to visit Mrs Kouffmane’s mother, Mrs Sallie Shields, and other relatives.
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Jacil Cornelian
Kamitste
McKamie
Cow Lake
Gadtae Wilson
Fitet Presbyterian
Schowl
Colliers Lake
Thoke
Wite
Dorothy Gunter
Evelyn Muldron
Katherine Mae Simms
Frances Bina
Ruth Lewis
Marty Elizabeth Pilkinton
Martha Atin Singleton
Katherine Allien
Louise Bright
Prescott
Harry Keuffman
Harry Jr
Salina
Kansas
Protest Filed Over Prohibition Referendum Split Vote
The Cortiruued page reports a two-group split in an August 11 convention with 63 candidates for tele gates ballots. One side favored repeal while the other supported prohibition. Tennessee’s bone dry status since 1909 was noted. Attorney General Beeler said the referendum does not alter state laws. Repeal Association secretary Norvell praised the result amid Republican opposition in First and Second districts. Baggett withheld comment pending full results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Baggett
Wage Covenant Seeks Higher Pay Across Regions
The proposed minimum wage plan sets city and regional levels with $15 weekly in large cities and scaled amounts down to $14 for smaller areas, plus 40 cents per hour for factory work or 30 cents minimum if prior rates were lower. Signers pledge not to raise prices unjustly, to curb profiteering, and to promote employment through a universal covenant. Goldfinches feed their young on weed seeds.
Hempstead county low turnout in primary election
The piece notes Hempstead county’s 61 percent poll turnout in Tuesday’s primary, with only 44 percent of normal Democratic strength voting and just 1,761 of 2,481 poll tax receipts used. It laments voter indifference, calling the low turnout a troubling sign for public issues and politics.
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Hempstead
Elliott Roosevelt to Wed Ruth Googins in Fort Worth
Elliott Roosevelt son of the president plans to marry Ruth Googins of Fort Worth Texas this Saturday under current arrangements. The Associated Press reports the match as finalized with both families awaiting the ceremony.
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Burlington
Iowan
Eliott Roosevelt
Ruth Googins
Fort Worth
Texas
Associated Press
Providence Revival Meeting Planned by Hope Church
An evangelistic meeting begins Sunday afternoon at Providence with Rev. Wallace A. Rogers of First Baptist Hope preaching. Services start at 8 PM with Claude Taylor leading singing and a male quartet from First Baptist assisting. Taylor aims for a large choir and plans ample rehearsal time.
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Providence
Wallace A. Rogers
First Baptist Church of Hope
Claude Taylor
First Baptist Church
Taylor
Routon Hosts Acreage Reduction Committee Luncheon
Ralph Routon, chairman of Heampstead county cattle reduction acreage committee, hosted township committeemen at a barbecue luncheon in Fair Park Thursday. About 60 representatives of the cotton reduction committee attended as brief talks were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Routon
Heampstead County
Fair Park
Cotton Reduction Committee
Melon Picnic Planned for Hope County
A proposal to hold a county picnic featuring watermelons early in August to replace the annual Watermelon Festival will be presented to the Hope Kiwanis club Friday night at the New Capital Hotel by Sid Bundy, local district manager for Loreco Oilcom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
Hope Kiewantis Club
New Capital Hotel
Sid Bundy
Loreco Oilcom
City committee plans barbecue and entertainment event
Mr. Bundy heads a committee to coordinate a raffle and barbecue with farmers offering free items. The city would provide entertainment while farmers supply items for a charity meal and draw. The arrangement hinges on farmer cooperation and timely donations.
Local notice fragment recalls community figures and events
Fragmentary text mentions Mi and Mrs John Pduam of ittie eéhtim ity, Ray Maytori of Mina' Wehas tatferty, and a wounded church at Hintoh Friftiy. Names C Mts Alm Nichols and Buckner appear, with references to a CHAI and later events last week.
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Rehdpartine
John Pduam
Ray Maytori Eatidd
Hintoh Friftiy
Mts
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W. R. Chandler
Harold Lawrence
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C. H. Smith
Little Rock
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Robert Wilson
Smith
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Waldo
Miss Keith
Stamps
the Saenger
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Sunshine Hydrox
Canova Coffee
Fung
PeKo
Crim
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HAM
Washington
Cummings
Percy Fitzgerald
August Luer
Alton
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Luer
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Department of Justice
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Cook County
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Elkhorn
Ies
Louis Murphy
Iowa
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Senate
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Michigan
Copeland
New York
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New York City
Murphy
Nelson Huckins
Hempstead County Lumber Company
Hope, Arkansas
Pittsburgh Paint Products Agency
OP. P.G. CO
Elliott Roosevelt
Wallace R, Rogers
Routon
Hope
Mr. Bundy
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Buddy
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