Society Notes and Visitors Across Texarkana
Miss Corrine Parker of Texarkana visits in the city while Mr and Mrs Tom McLarty and son Franklin join other relatives returning from the World’s Fair in Chicago. Mrs Eason’s mother Mrs M V Scoles hosts a two week visit from Oklahoma City. Miss Margaret Bell summers in California, and family members welcome guests from Texarkana, Chicago, and Indiana as local society follows trips and visits across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Tom McLarty
Franklin
Willin McLarty
Chicago
D. Hr. Bason
Dorothy Dean
Oklahoma City
Eason
M. V. Scoles
Bell
Texarkana
Q. Bride
Margaret Bell
Hest
University of
Forrest Sharp
Forrest Jr
J. Moberly
T. R. King
Ereate
Texarkans
Eyron
Indiana Paints
Ann Middlebrooks
Nachadoches
Texas
T. A. Middlebrooks
Benton
Fannie Garrett
George Garrett
Olkuluna
Evangelist Speaks on Second Coming Message
Evangelist W. S. Barham spoke on The Fact of the Second Coming of Christ and the testimony of Jesus. A large Monday night crowd prayed and several were saved. He will speak again Tuesday on The Second Coming, outlining its line manner and purpose as the hour’s needed church message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barham
Christ
Jesus
Hinds
Mr. Barham
Dillinger Begs the End as Fugitives Narrow In
The article notes intensified pursuit of John Dillinger with police squads from East Chicago and federal agents led by Purvis converging on Chicago. It implies Dillinger’s finances collapsed and hints at a tip from a woman in red aiding the manhunt. The piece emphasizes coordinated law enforcement efforts and covert tips guiding the final capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zarkovich
Timothy O'Neil
Trustees face hearing over A and M College irregularities
The Fourth District A and M College in Pine Bluff faces a Tuesday hearing led by Senator Arthur Johnson as trustees J L Longing B W Gates and W C Perdue weigh possible resignations amid a prolonged dispute involving President Frank Horsfall. Petitioners accuse the trustees of improper actions tied to the board, with Richardson expected to testify. officials plan to present records to Governor Futrell for guidance on removal or suspension.
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M. College
Futrell
Sir City
Clinton Campbell
Murtivelo
Veda White
Johnson
Butrell
Heristees
Frank Horsfall
Slorny
Horsfall
Board of Trustees
R. W. Wilson
Bluff
W. W. Pence
Pie Bluff
Sanctia
Joli Richardson
Richardsiy
Richardson
Wilson
Cottage Prayer Sessions Nightly at First Baptist Church
Nightly cottage prayer gatherings start Sunday as members prepare for a citywide revival. Homes in each ward host three minutes of prayer and devotion at 8 o'clock, with over 70 attendees in six meetings on Monday. Young people meet at the church at 7:30 p.m. led by Mrs. Charles Routon Jr. and other leaders.
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Cimle 5
First Baptist Church
Jett Williams
Camden
A. A. Halbert
New Missionary Manual
W. OD. Agee
Vernon Gunn
Jess Brown
Thay Mivethige
Wallace R. Rogers
Travis Bowden
D. W. Bryant
Lee Warmack
Sam Warmack
Purvis Braved Buck Fever to Nab Dillinger Man
CHICAGO chief Melvin Purvis led Chicago Bureau officers in the Dillinger arrest at the Biography theater, despite nervousness and past close calls. Witnesses note Purvis calmly signaled officers before Dillinger emerged, securing the capture after multiple prior traps failed.
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Chicago
Melvin
Purvis
Folin Dillinger
Little Orth Side
Chicago Bureau
Department of Investigation
Biography
Dillinger
Fon
Purvis Inglis
Timmonsville
D. C
University of Saint Carolina
Bureau of Investigation
Texas
Carolinas
Birminglar
Ala
Chiraxzo
Novembr
Bureau
St. Paul Mareha S
Little Roberin
Mercer
Wis
Fragments of Crime and oddities from Kansas City scene
A garbled recount mentions police, a special agent, and a prisoner linked to the Kansas City massacre. It also alludes to Coney Island’s first merry-go-round linked to George Raft’s grandfather, plus a glossary of worm and mollusk names and a stray reference to Purvis signaling with a cigar.
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Kansas City
Raymond J. Caffrey
United States Division of Investigation
Frank
Nash
Coney Island
George Raft
Peach Prices Across Markets Reflect Mixed Demand
Peach market notes from Nashville and surrounding points show hot and partly cloudy conditions with rising haulings and increased wire inquiry but few sales to establish a trend. Elberta varieties show varied pricing from US No 1 large at 1.25 to small at 0.05, with crate and basket terms and several regional destinations including Arkansas and Kansas City.
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Nashville
Elbertas
Macon
Elberta
Elbertas US
Candor
N.C
Hileys
Arkansas Peach
Kansas City
St. Louis
Salina
Mellon's Cousin Poor But Happy
Mellon's cousin William Andrew Mellon, 60, found living in contented poverty in Pittsburgh, says he enjoys a simple life, home cooked meals, and freedom to read and dream. Investigators learned he had been surviving on $1.50 weekly relief, with Fred Mellon sending funds to cover deficits.
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Fittsburgh
Andrew W. Mellon
William Andrew Mellon
Samuel Mellon
Thomas Mellen
Pittsburgh Manule
Tein
Mellon
Andrew Mellon
Fred Mellon
Fred
Andy
Storks Suffer Seventh Straight Defeat in 14 to 0 Loss
Southwestern Transporters shutout the Texarkana Storks 14 to 0 Sunday afternoon in Texarkana marking the Storks seventh straight loss in the Two States League second half chase. Buster Johnson hit two of the Transporters three home runs while Hope executed a fourth inning triple play and other key hits boosted the win.
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Southwestern Transporters
Storks
Texaarkana
Transporters
Texarkana
Buster Johnson
Bory Shelton
Hope
Huddleston
Shelton
Johnson
Wells
Robins
Riley
Ab R. H. Elliott
B. Schooley
Reed
Russell
Harrell
A Johnson
Moore
Lumpkin
C. Russell
Mellon heir hints at family history and mine venture
The article recalls William Andrew Mellon’s early work at T. Mellon & Sons, his move west after his father’s death, and a failed railroad venture. It notes his interest in a Colorado mine and external financial aid, Andy Mellon’s offer to help, and his remark on $1.60 weekly county relief as a past mistake when coal aid began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Colorado
Andy
William Andrew Mellon
T. Mellon & Sons Bank
Andrew
Power Prover to Visit This City
Science explains carbon monoxide danger from cars and describes the Power Prover, a device developed by Cities Service Company with Louisiana Oil unit, to detect engine inefficiencies and optimize motor tuning for maximum power and cost efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cities ‘Service Company
Louisiana Oil
South
Discharge Hearing For W J Johnson & Company Bankruptcy
District Court of the Western District of Arkansas Texarkana Division announces a hearing on September 3, 1934 at Texarkana for W J Johnson & Company a corporation bankrupt to show cause why the petition for discharge should not be granted. Creditors and others may appear. Texarkana Ark July 23 1944. Attest Wm S Wellshear Clerk Deputy Clerk Seal of the Court 7-24-34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johnson & Company
Texarkana
Ark
Wm. S. Wellshear
Power testing of autos with portable prover
The article notes testing of exhaust gas to detect inefficiency and the tuning routine. The Cities Service Portable Prover will be in Hi July 2 at Loteco stations where cars will have the opportunity to have their automobiles tested and motor efficiency evaluated daily. The machine is described as unique, operated with precision and intelligence, and recently acquired by a French library, linked to Camille Flammiario, an astronomer admirer.
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Cities Service
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Frank Hearde
Mary Jane
Jock Edwards
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Hope Ark
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Acme
Louisiana Oil Refining Corporation
District Court of the United States Western District of Arkansas
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East Third
Harry W. Shiver
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Mary’s Beauty Shop
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