Local Society Notes and Community News
A mix of society items, church group notices, visits, and social events. Highlights include Mrs. Sid Henry visiting with relatives, Jean McCabe’s Fayetteville degree and Main Street Hall of Fame nod, Mrs. Ridley Smith visiting from Santa Ana, and women’s auxiliary circles meeting across First Presbyterian church. Also references to the Otis Ogburn School of Dancing, Nelson Eddy performances, and St Paul Missionary Society meeting details.
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Jaele McCabe
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
Julie McCabe
Othor
Unity Baptist Church Revival Series Opens on Sunday
South Elm Street Elders announce Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 15 a m. In pastor absence Elder Ray to preach. Community singing at 7 00 p m with Hope and Hemps County singers invited to join. Revival services begin the third Sunday with visiting evangelist Brother Wayte Swafford. You are cordially invited to attend and hear the message of God.
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Ray
B.Y
TM Jm
Hope
Hemps County
Wayte Swafford
Firs Presbyterian Church Schedule With Visitor Sermon
Rev Thomas Brewster absent teaching at Ferncliffe leading Sunday services at 10 55 am with Dr John Crockett of Batesville presiding Morning service held while no evening or midweek prayer service. Circles of the Woman's Auxiliary meet Monday at 4 pm except Business Circle meeting Monday 19th at 7 30 pm. Men of the Church hold supper Thursday 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Chclu
Dorsey McRies
Rust Third Street
L. A. Foster
Spruce Street
Circle
Eva Champlin
Mamie Twitchell
South Elm Street
Crit Stuays
John Crockett
Batesville
Arkansas College
Young Peoples Conference
Ferncliffe
Ferndale
Ark
Woman's Auxiliary
Business Woman's Circle
Attendance Drive at First Christian Church Sunday
Pastor First Christian Church urges Sunday school attendance to break records with classes on time. The pastor travels to Petit Jean conference to teach two courses and supervise handicraft. Mrs Hammond joins to take two courses in training for youth work. Communion service follows Sunday school. no regular worship this Sunday.
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Petit Jean
Revival Underway At Garrett Memorial Baptist Church
A revival ongoing at Garrett Memorial Baptist Church draws interest as Hey Bo E. Jones of First Baptist Magnolia preaches twice Sunday morning and afternoon. The revival continues next week with Sunday School aiming for higher attendance. B. Y. P. T. C. meets at 7 pm. St Marks Episcopal Church offers morning prayer at 11 o’clock.
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Garerett Memorial Baptist Church
Bo E. Jones
First Baptist Church
Magnolia
B.Y.P.T.C
St. Marks Episcopal Chayrch
Jay Reader
Hope Gospel Tabernacle Service and Events
Bert Webb pastor at Hope Gospel Tabernacle invites attendance as weather reduced Sunday School to 388. Morning worship at 11 o clock and evening evangelistic service at 7 45. Orchestra plays song service and offertory. Christs Ambassadors and Children's Church at 645. Adult Bible Study at 7.00. Sunday night at Hoge's full gospel center.
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Tabernacle Sunday School
Christs Ambassadors
Children's Church
the Tabernacle
Hoge
Dobbin Trains Cars Stop for Horse on Tracks in Wyoming
An eastbound passenger train near Glenrock Wyoming halted its schedule for an hour after the engineer spotted a horse on the tracks. The crew freed the animal from the ties and laid a carpet of boxcars to provide safe passage, allowing the horse to cross to solid ground.
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Glenrock
Wyo
Revival to Begin Church of Christ to Start Sunday
Evangelist C. L. Embrey, a noted Texarkana preacher and radio speaker, leads a revival at the Church of Christ beginning Sunday June Nth. Members urge attendance to hear the Scriptures discussed and to hear Embrey’s engaging preaching and debating style.
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C. L. Embrey
Church of Christ
Embrey
Three Smart Girls Grow Up stars Deanna Durbin at New Theatre
Deanna Durbin headlines Universal’s Three Smart Girls Grow Up at the New Theatre, a follow up to her earlier film. The 16 year old soprano performs four songs and showcases a wardrobe and an evening gown. Supporting cast includes Charles Winninger Nan Grey Helen Sutrish and others, with Henry Kosler directing for Joe Pasternak from a Brice Manning Felix Jackson script.
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Deanna Durbin
Uniersal
Wy Weber
Flutow
Martha
Sir Julius Benedict
Because
Edw. Teschemacher
Guy D'Hordelot
Charles Winninger
Nan Grey
Helen Sutrish
William Lamdigan
Robert Summings
Nella Walker
Earnest Vossart
Henry Kosler
Joe Pasternak
Brice Manning
Felix Jackson
Fhuis
Mind Your Manners Quiz Prompts Social Etiquette Review
A humorous social etiquette quiz tests how to handle polite referrals and compliments. It urges discreet sharing about a liked article without pressuring friends, cautions against commenting on appearance or weight, and advises respectful responses to a child appearing on radio.
John R Fordyce Dies in Hot Springs
Colonel John R. Fordyce, 69, of Hot Springs and Little Rock, died Friday night at Army and Navy General Hospital after illness. A mining and civil engineer, he built Camp Pike, oversaw Mississippi river terminals, and helped design the Arlington Hotel. Survivors include his wife Lilian Powell Fordyce and four sons. burial planned in Little Rock.
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Hot Springs
John BR. Fordyce
Hot, Springs
Rock
Army and Navy General
Arlington
Little Rock
DeSoto Commission
DeSoto
Southwest
Lilian Powell Fordyce
Samuel W., Tit
Kansas City
Clifford Powell
Bu. Lotis
John BR
Edward Winfield Turdy
Japanese Bombs Are Wasted in Plane Attack
Japanese warplanes bombed Chungking in a night raid, dropping heavy demolition and incendiary bombs on the city and surrounding suburbs. The attack caused damage to devastated areas, with two Japanese planes reportedly shot down by Chinese anti aircraft guns and pursuit aircraft. Casualty figures were not immediately available.
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Chungking
China
Slim shirt waist dress pattern for Spring and Summer
Carol Day promotes pattern No. 8506 a slender smart shirt waist dress with a pointed yoke decorative stitching and flattering lines. Ideal in linen pique sharkskin or tub silk with colors to match. Pattern sizes 38 to 52. book offers 32 page Spring and Summer designs, 25 cents pattern book, 15 cents pattern only.
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Carol Day
Moady
Star Today's
Pattern Bureau
W. Wacker Drive
Chicago
Judge Wears Bullet Charm After Near Death
Louisville report details Circuit Judge Churchill Humphrey who survived a home shooting when a bullet struck his leg. His watch chain bears a polished bullet charm from the incident. The assailant was committed to an asylum. car brakes safety note follows.
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Louisville
Churchill Humphrey
Humphrey
Fatwy
Memphis Editor Addresses Press at Arkansas banquet
Arkansas editors warned that newspaper professionals threaten press freedom through their own failings. Memphis Commercial Appeal editor Frank R. Ahlgren argued American newspapers reflect enterprise, facing pressure from groups, business, and government. Ahlgren urged recognizing trends and advocating good causes while preserving press heritage. The event featured a gala at the British embassy with Roosevelt praise and a two day Washington visit.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Arkansas
America
Frank R. Ahlgren
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Lotld
Arkansas Press Association
Association
James L. Bland
Walnut, Ridge
Press of America
Ahlgren
New York Prepares Welcome for King George and Queen Elizabeth
New York plans a grand but controlled welcome for King George and Queen Elizabeth as they arrive on the Warrington destroyer. Officials rehearse a dignified reception with escorted travel from Sandy Hook to the Battery, avoiding ticker tape and heavy demonstrations to ensure a steady, ceremonial mood despite large crowds.
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Queen of England
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
Broadway
Police Department
British Foreign Office
Amerigen
Warrington
Sendy Hook
Coast Guard
Campell
Campbell
Boawha
First Husband of Mary Pickford Found Dead
Beverly Hills California reports Owen Moore former matinee idol and Mary Pickford’s first husband was found dead in his apartment Friday at age 52. He had reportedly been dead two days with facial bleeding attributed to a hemorrhage. Kathryn Perry discovered the body and said Moore had begun drinking on Mother's Day May 14 and they separated after his binge.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Owen Moore
Mary Pickford
Moore
Karl Lewis
Kathryn Perry
Owen
Chick Clark
Mac West
Peach Growers Comply With Labor Legislation in Arkansas
Labor Commissioner Ed McKinley announced a survey in Howard county peach growing area found operators complying with tabor law provisions for women workers. Miss Bess Proctor said 185 association members agreed to limit women's work to nine hours daily and 54 per week.
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Little Rock
Ark
Ed 1. McKinley
Howard County
Alley Home Demonstration Club Notes
A June meeting of the Alley Home Demonstration club was held at Mrs. Louie Urrey's home. Mrs. Lee Garland led a short business session and introduced talks on Fresh Vegetables and Their Use in the Diet by Mrs. Ruf fin White. A household quiz and tips on winter clothing care followed, plus the poem Patchwork read by Miss Myra Lee Boyett. Accidents prevention tips were given by Mrs. Garland. Nine members and two visitors attended. refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Currell Allen. date to be announced.
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Myra
Lee Boyett
Lee Garland
Currell Allen
Boat Races Set For Fourth Of July At Lake Hamilton
Hot Springs Arkansas hosts a July 4 outboard boat regatta on Lake Hamilton at Gilliam's Landing. Purse totals $330 across Class A B C Free-for-all and Runabout races. W H Ramseur is general chairman and Miller Merritt is vice-chairman in charge. National Outboard Association rules apply. amateurs winning receive trophies instead of cash. Entry blanks available at the chamber of commerce.
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Merrith
Merritt
Chamber of Commerce
Magnola Arkansas well hailed as 13th Magnolia field producer
In Magnolia Arkansas Southwood Gresling No. 1 NE NB 23-11-20, a 100 feet pay zone was shown and the well, delayed by various difficulties, is expected to become a solid producer. It is the 13th producer for the Magnolia field with a gauge to be installed.
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Magnolia
Art
Southwood- Gresling No
Sai-urchayt
Homecoming at Bodeaw Set for July 2
A homecoming observance honoring former Bodeaw High School pupils and teacher Rev. A. N. Hollis of Waynesborough Tennessee will be held Sunday July 2 at Bodeaw High School. Attendees are asked to bring their lunch and enough for one additional person. Committee members L. L. Mitchell W. H. Munn and S. H. Warmack announced the event. A separate note mentions a new fan belt may reduce engine noises.
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Bodeaw High School
A. N. Hollis
Waynesborough
Tenn
L. L. Mitchell
W. H. Munn
S. H. Warmack
County Clubs Gather at Belton for Second Home Demons Meet
The second County Council meeting of Home Demonstration Clubs will be held in Belton on Thursday June 11. Miss Melva Bullington announces a program featuring a playlet by Hinton Demonstration Club and a skit by Cashkill 4-H Club. Mrs Clifford Huskey supervises, with songs by Mrs D E Goodlett and a violin solo by Master Li Shirley. The day covers demonstrations on grading fresh vegetables for canning, using canned goods in the diet, and a county wide review. Fresh vegetable displays and canned product displays will be arranged by club leaders, with table prep by clothing leaders and 4-H girls modeling garments. Mrs Wilbur D Jones presides. a pot luck lunch will follow.
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Beton
Melva Bullington
Hinton
Cashkill
Lela Rhodes
Sweet Home Club
Clifford
Huskey
D.E. Goodlett
Ozan Club
Li Shirley
Ozan
Howard County
Clothing Review
Wilbur D. Jones
Noni
Broad anti-trust views span industry scale
Bruce Catton cites price competition fears and Arnold urges nationwide action to combat price-tight conditions across the building industry. He argues piecemeal city or phase efforts yield only brief gains while Congress may drive a sweeping campaign if anti-trust measures pass. California tests note orange shipping limits. first known geographic dictionary attributed to Stephen of Byzantium.
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Arnold
Willi
Congress
California
Stephen of
Byz Tim
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Sid Henry
W. Q. Warren
Lake Hamilton
Ridley Smith
Santa Ana
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R. M. Briant
Circle No. 1
Ogburn School of Dancing
Suenger
Nelson Eddy
St Paul
IL P.M
Charles Starrett
West OF Chinyanne
Santa FE Stampede
Ind
SUN. & Mon
Helen Pai
Smart Girls
Robert “Ound
William Lun Lundigan
Chulehel
Unity Baptist Churcil
Sullee
First Christians
Ac Thimmand
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
Bert Webb
Dobbin
Thea? ES
John R. Fordyce
Spa
Memphis
Roosevelt
England
Aumoeriea
Massachusetts Avenue
Cape Ital
Hyde Park
Washington
Capitol Stary
King George
Queen Eliabeth
Lake Hamiltonn
Magnola
Bodeaw
Belton
Bruce Catton
Hope Hardware
Diamond Cafe
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