Sweet garden reverie and social notes in May
The piece mixes garden imagery and social chatter about neighbors, visitors, and church events. It mentions Pat and Mrs. Corbin Poster with family visiting Oklahoma City, Mrs. Foster, and a Presbyterians workers’ council delegation. It references Cane pilgrimage preparations, program plans, and notes on local visitors including Hinton Davis and others, with a brief sports coach rumor.
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Corbin Poster
Oklahoma City
Hame
Fosterutes
Omie Bhselewell
Omes
Dorsey McRae
Mondiy
Montreat
Workers’ Council
Presbyteria Church
Jane
Sullivan
Nashville
A. A. Sullivan
Mes
Nona Mettfiewes
Standings Hope Softball League Results and Schedule
Monday results noted no games due to wet grounds. Tuesday double header Leo Robins versus Funeral Home of Texarkana. Wednesday no games scheduled. Thursday American Legion faced Gunter Bros. Geo Robison met Bruner-Ivory B. Bruner-Ivory A played Texarkana Friday at 3 pm. Memphis tied New Orleans after 3 innings. Tuesday matchups included Gans vs Memphis and Atl at Little Rock. Other pro schedules listed across cities with multiple intercity games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Robins
Our Funeral Home
Texarkana
Wnnes
American Legion
Gunter Bros
Geo. Robison
Bruner-Ivory “B
Little Rock
New Orleans
Memphis
Lésigue Club
L. Bet
Bruner-Ivory Leo Robins A
Geo
Palmist at church bazaar guesses marriage for Wilkins
An amateur palmist at a church bazaar foretells a client will marry and cites an engagement to a man named Wilkins. The girl protests the lines on her hand cannot reveal the name, and the palmist mutters about a ring returned to Mr Wilkins three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmist
Wilkins
Philadelphia man seasick on voyage to Europe
A Philadelphia resident traveling to Europe suffers seasickness on his first crossing. He calls his wife from his bed, bequeaths his stocks and safe deposit treasures to Jeanie, and asks to be buried on the other side if he dies aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Jeanie
Commercial Trust Company
Jennne
Raising a Family by Dr Clara M Davis Experiments
The column recounts Dr Clara M Davis’s feeding experiments in which children eat what they want when hungry, aided by simple wholesome foods. It argues the approach helped malnourished, tired children gain weight and recover, suggesting mothers reconsider strict meal-time rules and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara M. Davvs
Wonderland
Large size Frock By Carol Day Promises Sophistication
Smart design for large women emphasizes youthful chic with formal afternoon wear. The B5d4 pattern features a paneled skirt, fitted bodice on a shoulder yoke, narrow trim, and wide shoulders to create a slimmer look. Offered with Spring and Summer Pattern Book details and ordering info.
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Carol Day
Hope Star Tedaiy
Pattern Bureau
W. Wacker Drive
Chicago
New York Couple’s Struggle With Irrigation and Sun
In New York a couple works on a rural house and a waterless pond amid failed rain and a dry season. They dream of a usable pond after slow irrigation, while storms skip past and the sun bakes the landscape, leaving them remorseful over nature’s mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Olympian Shuter
Thor
Jeff
Sol
Public Auction of Garland School Building Hope Arkansas
Hempstead County commissioner will auction the old Garland school building in Hope Arkansas on July 28 1939 at City Hall. Sealed bids due 200 PM with bond 500 for faithful performance. Sale subject to Hempstead County Court approval and right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
City of Hope
Arkansas
Garland School
College Addition
Hempstead
R. M. Lagrone
Revival at New Hope Church Near Patmos
The Rev. Levi Compton and the Rev. C. G. Bennett begin a weeklong revival at New Hope Church two miles north of Patmos schoolhouse. The public is invited to attend as a local faith event opens in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Compton
C. G. Bennett
New Hope Church
Patmos
Immigrant Officer Tests Names in Humorous Exchange
Avid Then He Sheezed queries an immigration officer about names. Sneeze is answered as the Chinese man’s “Sneeze” and “Melican name” prompts asking for a native name. The reply is Ah Choo, illustrating a playful exchange amid a note on steel industry product variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ah Choo
Determined Woman Questions Pen from Post Office Window
A determined woman attempted to fill out a money order form with a post office pen, making several mistakes and growing frustrated. She asked if the pen was the one John Hancock used for the Declaration of Independence, prompting the clerk to direct her to another window for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
John Hancock
Nere Sam
Spring and Deep Wells Filtered By Salts
Readable text notes that spring and deep well waters are typically filtered but retain high levels of dissolved salts, indicating water quality concerns for consumption and use.
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Mfnste
Pat
Hinton Davis
Mero
Bart
Marlouive
di Udefress
Dro HH
TW. Bennett
Soi Coane Servatin Sarvice
Washington, D.C
8. L. Pearson
Lanelstry
Nevada
Couuiry
TL Witt
Dane Janny Fate
Hehe Speims
Geary
Jninor Iyoirade
Syir
Calusa
Luckman
Halasia
York
Gans
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Knoxville
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Pet
Mein His
Atlanta - Chathmouga
Marmingham
Little Bork
W. L. Pet
Louis
New Yoel A1
Roston
Wington
Sanet
Fred Palmer
Pred
Tatas
Caliente
Aula
Barter
Wife
Stan
Hinnie Barngs
Cesar Romero
George Barmer
Tiv Bromberg
Augene Pallette
Helen Wistley
20Th Century-Fox
Rialto
Jean Parker
George Brent
Wings OF the Navy
Ladies Specialty Shop
Mape
Hope Star
Rialto and Saenger Theatre
HOPE
Bob Burns
Irvin S. Cobb
van Buren
Fort Smith
Saenger Theater
Saenger
Usband
Louis Bromfield
Dust Bowl
Edgar
Acca
Studebaker
Cave
Archer Motor CO. CO. Third
Walnut Hope, Arkansas
Robison
Geo. W. Robison & Co
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