Pioneers Theme and Local Notices From Texarkana Area
A Texarkana edition excerpt features a March Rotarian song refrain praising pioneers, plus social notes. Guests include Mrs Ike T Bell and Miss Falls from Texarkana Arkansas High School faculty, and George Ruffin Marshall. updates cover hospital stays, local visits, and returning travelers. Church circles meet on Monday and Tuesday with various host homes. First Methodist choir plans hymn selections for Sunday service. The Cemetery Association held a March meeting addressing shrubbery theft prevention. funeral for Jim S Briant noted. Womans Missionary Society to hold monthly gathering. Miss Beryl Henry superintendent to lead devotion with Christian Social Relations presenting program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Bell
Ike T. Bell
Miss Falls
Texarkana Arkansas High School
George Ruffin Marshall
Texarkana
The
Cemetery Association
L. W. Young
South Hervey Street
Mamie Briant
Jim S. Briant
Womans Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
Beryl Henry
Ity
Sperintendent
Stith Davenport
Broadway Show Persists Through Holiday Bank Closure
Lupe Velez performs for weary executives in a Broadway production despite a banking holiday. Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. Eictor in Little Rock. Miss Beryl Henry hosts Miss Marion Telford from New York and other officials for a weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lupe Velez
Mrs. J. Eictor
Little Rock
Beryl Henry
Marion Telford
National Safety Council
New York City
Willie Lawson
Mississippi County
Pearl Williamson
DeQueen Public
Destruction Sparks Gnawing Humor Amid Ruins
The article recalls the quake aftermath with a man humorously noting the razing of the majestic old Virginia hotel, a landmark in progress, where demolition cost about $40,000. He remarks with a sour grin on the expenditure as he passes the bread line.
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Virginia
Dead Street Clocks Mark Night of Fateful Event
A wandering survivor recalls a night when every street clock stopped at 6 minutes of 6, leaving his home unscathed yet marked by the disaster. The line between safety and ruin blurs as time froze and memory persisted.
Earthquake Toll Rises in Southern California
The unofficial death toll from the California quake reaches 140 with about 4,000 injured and 35 million dollars in damage. Long Beach bears the worst damage with 74 dead and estimated losses of 25 million dollars, while Compton and Huntington Park report heavy destruction and multiple fatalities.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Compton
Huntington Park
Los Angeles Shaken by Major Earthquakes and Aftermath
Earthquakes across Southern California kill over 132 and injure about 4,000 with tens of millions in damage. Long Beach reports at least 65 dead and around 1,000 injured as banks are urged to aid relief efforts. The first shock struck Friday evening, followed by many aftershocks and widespread building collapse.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Long Beach
Roosevelt
Califrnia
Fort McArthur
Compton
Compton Health Center
Watts
Pacific Avenue
San Pedro
Beacon Street
Fifth
Bank of San Pedro
Anderson
City of
Monterey
Anderson Townsend
Velez Tracy at Saenger Sunday in The Half Naked Truth
Velez and Tracy star in a lively comedy drama at the Saenger, a program highlighting The Half Naked Truth with parallels to the real life press agent exploits of Harry Reichenbach. Lee Tracy portrays the press agent opposite Lupe Velez with supporting turns by Eugene Pallette and Frank Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Reichenbach
Broadway
Lee
Tracy
Lupe Velez
Reichenbach
T. R. Zann
Tarzan
Pat Campbell
Fire at Watson station ruins outskirts of Wilmington
Fire at the Watson station near Wilmington wrecked the area with Inglewood reporting the last quake aftershocks. City hall high school and post office suffered severe damage while debris buried several cars. Searchers combed wreckage for bodies as the Fire Department saved a woman thought dead from fright.
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Watson
Wilmington
Inglewood
Los Angeles
Democrats Bind Compromise Winds For War Time Caucus
The article notes Democrats binding with Mississippi vice chairman and Senators Kendrick of Wyoming and Byrnes of South Carolina. It recalls World War era caucuses used in crises, and Speaker Rainey, seeing today’s emergency, doubts need for binding caucuses yet expects them to speed general lawmaking later.
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Mississippi
Kendrick
Wyoming
Byrnes
South Carolina
Wilson
House
Rainey
Feeding the Multitudes as Life’s Sustaining Miracle
The article interprets Mark 6 32 44 as a lesson on Jesus as the Bread of Life. It emphasizes abundance through giving, the economy of the Kingdom of Heaven, and the call to minister to others to gain true life. It highlights Jesus emptying himself and teaching disciples through service and compassion for humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. E. Gilroy
Congregationalist
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
God
The Caucus System in Democratic and Republican Ranks
The article explains how binding caucuses operate in the Democratic Senate and House, noting that two-thirds of a party caucus can binds votes to Roosevelt legislation. It contrasts Democratic and Republican practices, discusses insurgent pressure, patronage risks, and past failures to pass major bills without caucus unity.
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Senate
House
Congress
Roosevelt
Senator Costigan
Colorado
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Banks to reopen gradually to ensure soundness
Arkansas banks will reopen only after soundness and solvency are established. The president said some banks may take time to assess conditions, and those in cities with clearing houses can be checked faster. Banks failing to meet criteria will remain closed until ready.
Massive Gold Return In U S Federal Reserve Drop Offs
Reports describe a gold return surge to Federal Reserve Banks across the United States with estimates of 100 to 200 million dollars. Depositors include individuals and banks who used coins bullion and certificates, some transported by armored trucks. A notable depositor returned 2 million dollars to aid government credit expansion.
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New York
Federal Reserve
United States
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Democrats Oppose Roosevelts War Reform Plan
Telegrams from the Arkansas American Legion urged Congress to oppose President Roosevelt's program to restrict veterans benefits. The measure would limit compensation for wars after Armistice Day and roll back some medical and disability provisions while capping retired officers' pay and limiting emergency World War II retirees to in duty injuries before the armistice.
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Regular Army
Legion II
Little Rock
The
American Legion
Arkansas
President Roosevelt
Legion leaders split on president power to cut veterans' allowances
More than a dozen Legion officials favor giving the president authority to trim veterans' benefits during broader economies, while Arkansas senators and congressmen were advised against surrendering control. state adjutant Sisson cited messages from commander Graves and other officers claiming instructions came from national headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Affairs
R. W. Sisson
State Legion
Arkansas
Veterans’ Affairs
J. H. Graves
Judsonia
R. L. Gordon
Dermott
National Executive
Graves
State Department
National
Legion
Veterans and Foreign Wars
No Fee Required for Loan Application Process
The procedure directs submission to the Field Inspector who reviews and passes to Extension Service. George Ware assists Hempstead and Nevada counties lacking a county agent, then the County Committee, and finally the Memphis Crop Production Loan office for final approval. Applicants must show adequate family feed crops and garden acreage and provide a correct land description for the mortgage.
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Extension Service
George Ware
Hempstead
Nevada
Ware
Memphis
Bank robbery indictments and guilty pleas in Clark County
Clift Paul Melton pleaded guilty to charges connected with the Citizens National Bank robbery case. Dexter Sheffield pleaded not guilty and was tried in a term of court on February 11. Indictments include first degree and other counts against Hugh Lee West 16 Guy Horace Lee 28 and Tommy Gordon 23 in township with sentence pronounced when results known.
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Arkadelphia
Paul Melton
Citizens National Bank
Clark County
Dexter Sheffield
Massey
Hugh Lee West
Guy & and
Horace Lee
Kit Tommy
Gordon
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Mrs
Sip Henry West
M. M. McCloughan
Major
B. E. Newton
Alice
W. W. Duckett
First Presbyterian Church
K. G. McRae
Louis Becker
Carter Johnson
East Second Street
Cirle
Philathia
Frank Trimble
West Third Street
Margaret and
Helen Betts
South Elm Street
First Methodist Arch
Lord
Spann
Petrie
Mount Zion
Herbert
Ralph Routon
J. T. Hicks
Fulton and Clipper
Frank Miles
James Brothers Market
J. E. Victor
G. Frank Miles
Frank Slimer
Shreveport
Mary Urban
Julia Chester Hospital
Bunk
GEO. Raft
Nancy Carroll
Tom Keene
Destiny
Kartoon
Chas. Chase Comedy
Paramount News
Velez & Tracy
Saenger
Democrats
Prosperity Club
Mark
Arkansas’ Banks
Nelson Huckins
Department
Legion National
Massey and Melton
At &Adelphia
McCartney
Hempstead County
Hope
Ivory Handle Co
Hope Heading Co
Hope Basket Co
Cox Cassidy Foundry
Arkansas Machine Specialty Co
Hope Retail Lumber Yard
Missouri Pacific Railway
Frisco Railway
L. & A. Railway
Hope Star
Hope Water & Ligh
J. L. Williams & Sons
Hope Building Material Co
Hempstead County Lumber Co
U. S. Treasury
Rephans
Kingsway Hotel
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Hot Springs
Bruce E. Wallace
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