Crowds Packed Local Airport View Air Show Plans
A large crowd gathered at Hoye airport to see four planes from Battle Rock and El Dorado perform. Parachutist Jummand-Aire failed to execute his stunt amid a stiff crosswind while pilots from Comand-Aire and El Dorado offered short hops for spectators.
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Hoye Airport
Battle Rock
el Dorado
Heeliy
Amany
Comand-Aire Flying Service
Little Rock
Jek Carter
Bol Edgar
Dorado
Foe Smith
Parachute-Jurmpor
Jummand-Aire
Sid Ta Nn
Vishting
Good Inny Pssengers
Command-Aire
Elks Meeting Tonight Electing Officers
The Elks lodge will meet tonight at the regular hall. Members nominated for offices last month will be elected at this meeting. All members are urged to attend.
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Elks Lodge
Eanders
Rubber Trees Thrive in Brazilian Planting Trials
Brazilian rubber trees grown in experimental tracts in southern Morida have reached 15 feet tall. Dr. O. F. Conk of the department of saculture reports rapid growth, noting the promising height in the ongoing study.
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Tallahassem
Bla
Morida
O. F. Conk
Department of Saculture
Mop Up Week Planned by Arkansas Legion Leaders
Arkansas state officials announce a statewide mop up week for The American Legion with simultaneous posts meetings on March 4. National commander L. Bodenhamer aims to push past the membership quota, which Arkansas exceeded earlier in December, under the slogan 10 000 for Bodie and Boston or Bust as the next convention site.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
American Legion
L. Bodenhamer
Mar
Boston
Frost Threatens Big Radish Crop in Blevins Area
Truck growers of Blevins and nearby territory faced freezing weather last weekend. Inspectors found radish crops damaged, with a potential short delay to harvest but no expected losses. Officials say preparations are in place to protect the largest radish greens crop in years.
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Blevins
War Finance Corp Closes Its Books
The War Finance Corporation ends nearly 12 years of operation after existing with capital stock of 500000 and no losses. It issued loans totaling 208659000 for agriculture and livestock with 417 banks in 37 states benefiting. Secretary Mellon notes most capital retired at par and earnings of 64852768 were added to the treasury, not profits, due to money costs.
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Washington
Mareh $i/Pi
War Fine Corporation
Neds
Mellon
Better Wealth More Roads in Illinois Health Push
Galesburg March 1 A small town report notes annual budgeting for health and road projects. Dr Andrew Dial state health director cites need for a complete capital building program to improve infrastructure and public welfare.
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Galesburg
Ill
Uct
Andrew Dial
Heelth
Cold Wave Drops Temperatures Across the South
An abrupt March cold wave sent readings plunging across the region from Atlanta to Virginia and North Carolina. Snow covered hills while growers faced little reported damage as smudge pots burned in South Carolina orchards. Forecasters predicted a gradual warmup and rising temperatures by Tuesday with freezing expected in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama tonight.
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Atlanta
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virninle
New Orleans
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Little Rock
Mayor Suffers Serious Injuries After Fall From Fire Truck
BROKEN BOW Okla March 1 Mayor G W Padgett is hospitalized with injuries from a fall off a city fire truck while answering a call at First Methodist church. He suffered a fractured skull and possible internal injuries. The church and annex burned down causing about 25010 in losses. Sunday school was in session and all occupants escaped unharmed. The blaze began from an overheated engine and insurance partially covers the loss.
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Broken Bow
Okla
Young People To Host Two Day Presbyterian Meet
NEXARKANA Arkansas March 7 2 day rally hosted by Ouachita Presbytery at First Presbyterian Church Sixth and Peacan streets with Rev Dudley Oglesby Graham Ransopher Ju Yang Sleeper Texarkana host pastor. Delegates from Southwest Arkansas Churches with Patsye Barton presiding Evelyn Thompson delivering devotional Ernest Deane offering greetings. Reports by Wilston Cobb Bewley and Carl In Scott Butler. Friday includes Rev Roy L Davis address Voxarkonn choir. Saturday elevational led by Bradley Triple Spillwal speaks on religious education and the Ideal People Society. Dinner to close meeting.
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Nexarkana
Marcel
First Presbyterian
Texarkana
Chiuveh
Arkansas
Patsye Barton
Hot Springs
Quachila Presbyterian League
Wilston Cobb
Hope
Bewley
Larl
Scott Butler
Arkadelphia
Roy. L. Davis
Ferns
Gaml Origiial Haut Oo Pridsy
Voxarkonn
Bradley ‘Triple
el Darade
W. K. Spillwal
Little Rock
Evligious Education
Paul Edgar
Mens
B. Ranshupev
el Dorado
Marion A. Boggs
D. D
Holy Spring
Appeal Denied in Frank Floyd Poisoning Case
The Arkansas Supreme Court denied Frank Floyds appeal today, upholding a life sentence for the January 8 1926 poisoning of Neely Shaver at his Walnut Ridge area farm. Floyd was convicted after a Crawford county jury heard testimony on the body and a state chemist found traces of poison in Shavers vital organs, with insurance details noted involving John Maltins, Floyds brother in law.
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Little Rock
Frank Floyd
Neely Shaver
Walnut Ridge
Supreme Court
Floyd
Crawford County
Shaver
John Maltins
Boys Teach Corn Skills With 4-H Effort in Hamilton County
In Hamilton County 4-H programs have shown boys a method to double corn yields after a decade of growing a nondescript variety. Introducing work with corn to local youths began fourteen years ago, using a red, older variety dominant in the area since settlement. The trial plots driven by 4-H members proved highly successful and widely adopted across the county.
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Chattanooga
Mare
Hamilton
Taft's Condition Slightly Improves Amid Uncertain Hope
Washington March 2 Taft former president and chief justice William Howard Taft showed slight improvement after a bout of illness. Doctors continued nourishment and warned the outlook remained grave despite cautious signs, with contemporaries noting a hopeless fight against the illness.
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Washington
William Howerd ‘Paft
Couple Returned By Authorities From Arizona Indictment
TEXARKANA March 3. A couple identified as Carney and Miss Irwin were brought to this city by U S marshals and placed in Arkansas City jail after being extradited from Arizona to face federal indictments for Mann Act violations. The pair, once living in Hope, eloped months ago and were located near Tombstone Arizona. Carney is a father of two and his wife and children are reportedly living in Hope. The case was previously bound over to federal court by the Hope officers but funds limited further action. Miss Irwin faces charges of conspiracy to violate the Mann Act.
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Texarkana
Mach 3
R, B
Carhey
Miss Irwin
Hope
Arkansas City
Arizona
United States Marshes
Glabe
Ariz
Tombstone
Feriel
Carney
Farm Efficiency Rise Noted in Agriculture Report
Washington March. Farmers are increasing efficiency says the US Bureau of Agriculture. In four years agriculture production rose about 50 percent per unit of labor due to better pest control, fertilizer use, and livestock feeding. Expenditures for fertilizer in 1924 more than double 1909. farmers feed stock more and plant and breed better animals to raise output and profits.
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Washington
DS. Buresti
Agricultue
Leone
Karen Bes
Arkansas Seeks Title to DeVall's Bluff Bridge
The Arkansas Democrat reports that a condemnation suit was filed in DeVall's Bluff circuit court by the State Highway Department to obtain title to the White River toll bridge on Highway No. 70 between Little Rock and Memphis. The bridge, owned by White River Bridge corporation, has long been central to disputes over tolls and state efforts to purchase it failed earlier when the owners asked 550.0.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Democrat
DeVall's Bluff
State Highway Department
White River
White River Bridge Corporation
Memphis
War Department
Washington
Highway Department
Hospital Annual Membership Drive Planned in City Hall
Preparations for the Hope and Hempstead County Hospital association annual membership drive proceed with a meeting of all members near Friday at 10 o clock in the city hall. Secretary Syd McMath announced the session, held under the charter of the association. The group operates Julia Chester hospital, funded by public subscription.
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Hope and Hempstead County,Hospital
Training Camp Plans Underway
Plans for 1930 Citizens Military Training Camps announced by Major General Hagood to develop national manhood through immersive outdoor life. Camps run 30 days August 1–30 at Fort Snelling Fort Des Moines Fort Crook and Fort Leavenworth. June 16–July 45 at Fort Lincoln and July 8–August 3 at Jefferson Barracks. Travel to camps refunded. all camp expenses paid. no military service obligation.
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Omaha
Neb
Johnson Hagood
Seventh Corps
Minnesota
North
Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fort Des Moines
Fort Crook
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Theas
Chickens ride in town cause stir on Gillen home curb
In Wabash, a man drives the other night while a young crowd gathers. A hen and her chick ride on the car’s running board, provoking questions as the group asks who the girl friend is. The scene ends with the hen tucked under a wing as they roll into town.
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Wabash
Ind
Gillen
State institution halt prompts bribery probe report
A report cites purchased supplies and state funds concerns at a state institution. Judge McGee and a grand jury are urged to consider bribery allegations involving Robert Caldwell. In a separate case, Raymond Duncan, age 10, died after enduring injuries since a prior incident.
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State Institution
E. D. Chip
Ben N. Duncan
Arkansas Highway Commission bridge approach at Ouachita river
War Department approved plans for a bridge approach across the Ouachita river at Matis Saline landing. In France, novelist Norris dies after long illness. In the Kenya colony Prince of Wales condition improves with expected recovery. In Faragould Harold McComb and Clyde Langford, both from Booneville Miss, escaped from a courthouse.
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Washington
War Department
Arkansas Highw
Commission
Ouachita River
Matis Saline Landing
Naribobi
Kenya Colony
British East Africa
Prince of Wales
Mataris
New Vegetables in Spring Garden
Miss Martha Jane Bucher promotes a spring garden program in Hope and Hempstead counties. She urges trying new greens like New Zealand spinach alongside familiar crops and announces a state garden contest with Mrs Lat Moses as county demonstrator.
Elks Plan Dance Tomorrow Night at North Elm Street
The Elks announce a dance at their North Elim street home Tuesday night with Ruel Oliver's six piece orchestra providing music. Admission is set at a very low price. A second dance is slated for March 25 featuring the De Luxe Nighthawks, the Shreveport band acclaimed after their strong first appearance last Friday.
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Elks
North Elim Street
Ruel Oliver
The
Shreveport
Three Negroes Held in Robbery Ring Probe
Frisco special agents and local officers crack a robbery ring targeting box-car era establishments. Williams and two other suspects were jailed. about 575 dollars in loot traced to Williams' home. Officers Sanders Baker Arnett and Proter led the arrests in Hope and Stamps Oklahoma.
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Lewis Williams
Okla
Williams
Jack Sanders
Clarence Baker
Brice Arnett
Will Proter
Hope
School Location Split Stirs County Board Deadlock
The county board failed to pick between two sites for a new consolidated high school after a long Saturday meeting at New Hope church. President Dr C Camp and secretary L D Rider were absent, with four other members present. No decision or date set, and the Star reported two locations near Patmos crossroads and Palos quarter as the narrowed choices.
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Consolidated High School
New Hope Church
Neithrr
C. Camp
L. D. Rider
Psimos
D. B. Middlebrooks
G. C. Maton
SR. Hamilton
D. D. Dodnett
Mr. Rider
She
Die “ Perters
Star
Patmos
Aggrer Palos
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Neely’ Shaver
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