Friends and Families Gather for Local News and Weddings
A poetry tribute leads into a string of society notes from Oklahoma City and nearby towns. Mrs. Chas. Briant hosts a wedding announcement for Katherine Briant to C. D. Lauterbach in Monroe Louisiana. Various guests visit for Peach Festival events and Camp Joyzelle trips, with several relatives visiting in Nashville and Vine Bluff. A medical update reports Sylvia Ross recovering from appendicitis, while travel plans are disclosed for Dr. R Manton Wilson and son Robert's travels from Montreal to California with Mrs. Wilson joining in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross R. Gillespie
Sue 5. Wilson
Little Rock
Nashville
Mary Delia Carrigan
Camp Joyzelle
R. Manton Wilson
Robert
Columbus
Montreal
N.C
States
San Francisco
Cal
Card of Thanks for Floral Support and Sympathy
We express deep appreciation to all who helped during the illness and death of our husband, father, and kinsman. Special thanks for the many beautiful floral offerings from Mrs. J. B. Beckworth and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Beckworth
Chief Blame Stated for Massillon Strike Riot Chief Says Blame on Republic Steel
Massillon police chief Stanley Switter testified before a National Labor Relations Board hearing that pressure from Republic Steel and others to appoint special police led to the fatal July 11 Massillon riot. He said officials urged enlarging the force, and Republic plant manager Carl Meyers questioned why mass patrols were not used. Switter noted the presence of armed pickets and rocks along the plant road and defended his actions as avoiding bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stanley W. Switter
Massillon
Ohio
Republic Steel Corporation
Switter
National Labor Relations
Beard
Republic Steel
Republic Plant
Chicago
Republic
Ax Slayer Gets Execution Stay
An appeal to the Arkansas Supreme Court automatically stayed the execution of Joe Sims, convicted of the Mother's Day slaying of his wife near Benton. Sims was found guilty of first degree murder, after witnesses said he chopped his wife to death following a fish disposal dispute. He claimed intoxication prevented knowledge of his acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Supreme Court
Joe Sims
Benton
Sims
Peach Festival Tribute and State Progress Overview
The article recalls a funeral for a distinguished leader in Arkansas and compares it to the president's visit, then outlines Governor Bailey's remarks on state-wide programs. It highlights forest protection and planting, farmer land reassignment, soil conservation, highway safety measures, probation reform, and other conservation efforts aided by federal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
United States
Bailey
State Police Department
Cause of Backache Linked to Old Accidents Found
In San Francisco scientists at the University of California report many sciatica cases stem from forgotten accidents that damage cartilage and press into the spinal canal. A new surgical procedure developed at the university hospital offers relief in many instances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
University of California
University Hospital
Roosevelt Court Bill Shelved by Senate Committee
The Senate Judiciary committee voted to ask the Senate to shelve the Roosevelt court bill and pursue a new measure limited to lower courts. Administration proposals to lay the bill aside were rejected, and the panel decided to return the pending bill to the Senate. Only a few dissenting votes marked the decision, following Vice President Garner's emotional appeal for party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Gamer
Democratic Party
Successor Named as Dean at Jonesboro College
Dr. Donald F. Showalter, head of the education department at Arkansas State College, will succeed E. T. Whitsett as dean after Whitsett died Saturday in Jonesboro Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Ark
Donald F. Showalter
Arkansas State College
E. T. Whitsett
Dean Whitsett
Wounded Traxler and Fled Tindol In Ardmore Shootout
Traxler wounded and Tindol fled into river bottoms after abducting Baird H. Markham Jr. near Ada. officers questioned Traxler about Charles Chapman, a bank robber and missing fugitive. They evaded bloodhounds, forced Denton into aiding them, and later broke into Trimmer’s home before abandoning a car for fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tindol
Traxler
Charles Chapman
Arkansas
Eastham
Texas
Priscon Farm
Baird H. Markham, Jr
New York
Ada
Markham
Traxter
Trimmer
Tindel
Ardmore
Meeting Notes From Mrs Hayton's Group On July
Members met Wednesday July 21 with creed reading and songs. Devotional from Mark cited. June minutes read. roll call answered. Planning for a family picnic, three officers appointed for picture plans. Garland read a life like article and a discussion on development followed. Discipline in child training discussed, mothers benefited. Miss Bullington spoke on culling chickens, recreation planned, watermelon served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayton
Carroll Schoaiey
Mark
Jones
Carroll Schooley
White
Lee Garland
Holt
Garland
Bullington
Tobl
Maggie -Lee
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Matt
Omie Blackwell
Oklahoma City, Okla
Corbin Foster
Mr. Foster
Chas. Briant
Jack Rose
Charles Briant
Katherine
C. D. Lauterbach
Monroe
Lauderbach
Cloud Garner
Sarah Ann Holland
Mary Cornelia Holloway
Camp Joyzette
Sarah Willian
Sheridan
J. W. Strickland
J. Block
Mrs. C. Long
Thibodaux, la
St. Louis
J. W. Davis
Marian Blevins
Theo P. Witt
Witt
Sylvia Ross
Josephine Hospital
John Palmer
Vine Bluff
Stuttgard
Victor McLaglen
Preston Foster
Ida Lupino
Eusy
Kay Francis
Errol Flynn
Ian Hunter
Rial
Joney
IPANA
Pweed
Miracle
Shanghai Pac
John P. Cox Drug Co
Alaming
Orangade Slade
Sibyl
Beauty Shop
Cox Drug Ca
Herloise Miller
Joe
Newt” Sims
High
Peach Festival
Stanley K. Werner
Howard Thurston
Joseph Dunninger
Werner
Thurston
Jonesboro College
Haynes Bros
Batiste
Ruther Company
Redetus
Athletic Union
Nainsonk
Wilson Brothers
Marshall Field
Conan
Young Met
High Wais
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