Parity payments promised. relief funds scarce in Proving Ground
Major Hoople reports parity payments will be made though crops may not be harvested. County AAA head McMahon says it will be another month, parity to be paid. Mrs. Sally Broening notes only 5.40 left in July relief fund and urges a central social service clearing house. Proving Ground lists 424 families, with inclusion of the military airport expected to push totals above 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E
McMahon
AAA
Proving Ground
Sally Broening
State Welfare Department
Proving Area Negroes Meet Proving Area Farmers
The fourth meeting of farmers in the Proving Ground area was held at Oak Grove church. Led by J L Taylor, Vocational Agriculture instructor at Blevins Training school, the event linked farmers with County and FSA officials to relocate to farms outside the Proving Ground. Taylor lists land for sale in Blevins and McCaskill areas, noting Nevada County prospects and schools, inviting inquiries to L W Johnson in Rosston or Miss Ila Upchurch in Prescott. Farmers seeking affordable land aim to keep a large farming population nearby and to join the new training school and live at home program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proving Ground
Oak Grove
J. L. Taylor
Blevins Training School
Blevins
Taylor
Couuty
Hempstead
McCaskill
Nevada County
L. W. Johnson
Rosston
Arn
Ila Upchurch
Prescott
Arkansas
Fersons
Blevins-McCaskill
J.L. Taylor
Proving Ground Relocation Meeting Covers Services and Parity
A county Relocation Committee meeting in the courthouse outlined centralized agency efforts and services for farmers in the Proving Ground area. It also announced parity payments to relocating farmers regardless of crop harvest, with state representatives present to discuss relief and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceceiia Hughes
Adams
Joe D. Anderson
FSA
el Hardin
Ion
Talbot
Proving Ground
Lee Garland
Telephone Co doubling and adding circuits in regional network
The company will double the cott and raise the Gor don total to 13, with three more at Camden. If needed, more additions may follow at Camden via rearranged facilities. Temporary public circuits will link Little Rock to Camden El Dorado Hope Prescott Arkadelphia, Arkadelphia to Gurdon Hot Springs Little Rock, Camden to Fordyce Gurdon and Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cott
Gordon
Camden
Little Rock
el Dorado
Hope
Prescott
Arkadelphia
Gurdon
Hot Springs
Fordyce
Little
Standings Highlights from Southern Association and MLB Scores
In the Southern Association Little Rock defeated Birmingham 10 to 3 while Atlanta beat Knoxville 4 to 3 and Chattanooga led Nashville 8 to 6 in a 8 5 record, with New Orleans 4 2 Memphis 2 0. In the majors New York edged Cleveland 4 3 and St Louis beat New York 7 6 with Chicago 13 Boston 2. Further night games include Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
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Little Rock
Birmingham
Atlanta
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Nashville
New Orleans
Memphis
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
St. Louisa
W. L
Memphis - Poll
W. L Pet
Louis
Brooklyn Stak
Bt. Louis
EAB
Chicago Ag
Diplomats Held on West Point in Lisbon
The U S naval transport West Point docked at 8 10 a m Wednesday with expelled German and Italian diplomats aboard who cannot land until American consuls report all forces have crossed the Portugal border. Motor buses awaited a luncheon, but diplomats were detained aboard until the legation confirms border crossing. The first diplomatic train from Italy and Germany and occupied territories is not expected for about 24 hours.
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Lisbon
U.S
West Point
Portu- Bese
United States
Portugal
Ceta
Italy
Germany
Beauty Queen to Preach Here at Hope Tabernacle
Edith Mae Pennington, former national beauty queen, stage and screen actress, will guest preach at the Hope Gospel Tabernacle Sunday. She will speak in both morning and evening services in the pastor’s absence, while Rev J E Hamill conducts meetings in California. Pennington rose from seven thousand contestants in the 1925 National Beauty Contest to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
J. E. Hamill
California
Edith Mae Pennington
Army maneuvers upgrade telephone links across Arkansas
Prescott to Gordon and on to Texarkana and Little Rock gain portable carrier systems enabling two conversations over one wire. An Army line between Fordyce and Camden will also use the setup. Southwestern Bell crews under H. B. Grizzelle direct construction with local independents providing commercial connections. Prescott hosts a temporary office and D. E. Barbee coordinates Army-SBC efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EB
Grizzelle
Grizelle
Southwestern Bell Company
Prescott
D. E. Barbee
Little Rock
Telephone Company
Army
Arkansas Roads to Benefit from Federal Defense Grant
In a July 21 1941 letter from Oren Harris of Washington D C the defense roads grant outlines a federal cost share of eighty percent with a twenty five percent state share for strategic highways in Arkansas. The fund totals 707028 and will accelerate the state road program through an emergency measure expected to yield quick benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Oren Harris
Waskinglon, D.C
Most Beautiful Girl in the United States in Hope Mission
Mrs Pennington, once crowned Miss Beautiful America, moved from a national contest to acting and later evangelistic work. Tabernacle officials urge Hope citizens to attend her 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. sermons this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennington
Tabernacle
Hope
Hope Brick Co Seeks Damages Over Gas Rates
Texarkana pre trial conference before Judge Harry J Lemley on the federal case in which Hope Brick Works of Hope Ark seeks 12708 55 from Arkansas Gas for discriminatory gas rates over a three year period ending February 1942 The petition originally filed in state court was removed to the Texarkana division of the western district of Arkansas for trial next fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Arkansas
Harry J. Lemley
Hope Brick Works
Hope
Ark
Arkansas Gas Company
N. P. O’neil
Hope Water and Light Plant
North Louisiana Brick Company
El Dara+do
Federal Court
Western District of
Marshall Talks to Committee on Draft Extension
General George Marshall denounced a draft extension effort as sabotage of dangerous character. He told the House Military Committee that outside groups urged draftees, national guards, and reservists to petition against extending service beyond one year. Marshall warned we cannot have political clubs in the army and noted the situation may force treating the men as soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geo. Marshall
House Military Committee
Solo
Marshall
Far East movements tied to Japan power shifts warned
World Watches report troops concentrating along the Malaya Burma border as Indo China tensions rise. Secretary Knox indicated new Far East military moves driven by Japan’s power and censorship, with directions unclear. Undersecretary Wells scheduled to meet the Japanese ambassador at 2 p.m. CST amid rising U.S. readiness signals.
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Malaya
Burma
Indo China
District Meet of FSA Here
Approximately 100 persons from Hempstead, Nevada, Miller, Little River, Sevier, Clark, Hot Springs and Saling counties attended the Farm Security Administration district conference held at the courthouse. State Director Hudson Wren led the program with Gladys Waters, A. M. Rogers, and C. C. Randall among officials. Ten committeemen and two supervisors attended from each county.
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District
Farm Security Administration
Hudson Wren
Gladys Waters
A. M. Rogers
C.C. Randall
Sre
Hempstead
Nevada
Miller
Little River
Sevier
Clark
Hot Springs
Saling
Collins May Quit House for Senate Seat in Mississippi
Washington reports long-time critic of Army policy, Rep. Ross A. Collins of Mississippi, announces candidacy for the Mississippi Senate seat left by Pat Harrison. Collins, a veteran appropriations subcommittee chair, argues for rapid mechanization and larger armored forces, including at least 25 panzer divisions with a powerful air arm, shifting from House influence to a Senate role.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
United States Army
House of Representatives
Senate
Ross A. Collins
Myridian
Miss
Collins
Mississippi Senate
Pat Harrison
Military Appropriations
House Appropriations Committee
Representative Collins
Congress
Theodore G. Bilbo
War Department
Wright Brothers
Christie
England
Hitler
Cealleagues
H. H. Arnold
Japan warned on Far East actions amid U S talks
Navy secretary wa s questioned about possible U S moves in the Far East. He indicated readiness to act whatever necessary to maintain policy, while Knox confirmed. It was unclear who requested the meeting but the envoy was to be warned that further military moves by Japan would stain American Japanese relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Far East
Navy
Weller
U. S
For East
Knox
Harrison in Hollywood looks at a streamlined melodrama trend
Paul Harrison surveys upcoming Hollywood melodramas including The Great Train Babery and Rags or Riches All noting low budgets and rapid production. He describes plots involving train robberies fur thieves barroom clashes and mountain outlaws with a moral about cinema crime paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
George Cukor
Nellig
Collin s Merits Modern Army Reform At 61
Collins, aged 61, argues for a new army order ending the seniority rule and mandating promotion by merit. He proposes retirement at 55 and barring recall of retired officers tied to older wars, aligning with his push for mechanization and speed. The stance contrasts with current army norms and recalls his earlier controversial views.
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Collins
Mississippi
New Coat Styles Bring Slimmer Silhouette and Full Shoulders
New curves and angles redefine fur coats with larger shoulder room and slimmer waistlines. The trend emphasizes broader upper arms and a smoother, flowing silhouette while maintaining padding at the shoulder for a bold, yet refined look this August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Porter
Bashion
Fashion notes describe evolving sleeve styles and silhouettes
The article surveys sleeve shapes from dolman and semi-dolman to high and tiered sleeves, noting wider cuffs and varied armholes. It highlights coats with refreshed silhouettes, straighter lines, fuller waists, slimmer hems, and shorter, puffy sleeves shaping the season look.
CCC Recruits Sought for Camp Alton
Ten Hempstead county youths aged nineteen to twenty three are invited to apply for possible placement in the Alton CCC camp. Applications should be addressed to Hempstead County fore department, with details on eligibility and submission deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Alton CCC
Mrpstead Wefore
Court News Clarifies Names in Municipal Court Listing
A municipal court entry dated July 15 misidentified a defendant as Reed of 422 South Main Street. Investigators note two individuals share the same name, causing the confusion and will publish a corrected page in forthcoming records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inex
Ine Reed
South Main Street
Juvenile Journeying Basis For a Claim
Albert Ray Clark has traveled extensively by auto plane bus and train reaching 44,000 miles by car 700 by air and 600 by bus through 24 states and Canada with his parents Mrs M R Clark as listed in the report from Mempims Tennessee.
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Mempims
Tenn.t
Albert Ray Clark
Sweetty Strom Vluint
Albert Ray
M. R. Clark
States
Canada
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Hope Star
P. G. Box
Askansay
Southern Association
Hope Brick Co
Arkansas Gas Co
U. T. Laoks
Collins May
House
Harrison
Hollywood
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NEA Service Corraspondant
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Hollywood Park
Nellie
Nick Gerro
West Virginia
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Coca-Cola Company
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