Local notables visit and return to duties
Thos. H. Simms of Texarkana, once a Hempstead county leader, is in the city today. John Greene, after visiting home folks, left Fayetteville Tuesday to resume studies at the state university. Mrs. R. L. Harmon visited her parents at Fulton Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. H. Simms
Texarkana
Hempstead County
John Greene
Fayetteville
State University
R. L. Harmon
Fulton
Hope City's 1933 Improvements Boost Sanitation and Roads
The Star outlines municipal power plant revenues funding social resource development, pavement improvement, and backyard sanitation in Hope city. It highlights the Chamber of Commerce backing a county highway program to build all-weather roads annually and reduce economic strain through cooperative effort. It notes state highway progress, postal reform, and a leaner government through reduced expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead
Citizens urged to unite behind Roosevelt in wartime duty
A newspaper column argues that Americans face a critical emergency requiring full, unpartisan support for President Roosevelt. It declares action decisive, urges citizens to follow the leader, and warns that if Roosevelt succeeds, all succeed. if he fails, the nation fails.
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Roosevelt
Dean More Attacks Women Teachers In American Schools
University of Cincinnati Dean Louis T. More criticizes women teachers as lacking intellectual rigor and more focused on pay, claiming they weaken student character and contribute to a “flabby” student type. He warns the opinion will spark intense public debate and likely limited support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis T. More
University Innall Graduate School
Dean More
Cincinnati
Senators Weigh Hearings On Banking Unrest
The Senate banking committee debates future investigations into business and railroads after a New York bank scandal. Instead of inviting only big executives, they consider the perspectives of ordinary workers to gain insight into the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Banking Committee
Lamb
New York
They Say Put Legislators In Asylum Quote
An educator named McAndrew laments in a sharp remark about Minnesota governance. The note contrasts a harsh view of state legislators with a mundane personal day, mentioning Senator James Couzens of Michigan.
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Minnesota
McAndrew
James Couzens
Michigan
Janet Hill Helps Lost Candy Girl and Needy Family
Janet Hill breaks her engagement with Rose Carlyle after learning he dates Betty Kendall. In a street confrontation a passerby, Jeffrey Grant, rescues Janet and Rose, returns her purse, and helps them reach Rose Silvani's home. Grant and Janet vow to find work for Rose's family and discuss possible charitable help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Hill
Rose Carlyle
Betty Kendall
Ane
Bruce Qmilton
Every Home
Relf
Janet
Jeffrey Grant
Mollie Lambert
Mollie
Rolf
Hetty Kendall
Roste Silvane
Rose
Mr. Grant
Grant
Lancaster
Mr. Silvani
Pat Silvani
Rosie
Silvani
Tommy
Pat
Val
Vanity Fair
Jeffrey Crant
Local residents seen at Magnolia and Ashdown events
Jas A O Nea l, local contractor, spent yesterday at Magnolia. Chancellor C E Johnson of Ash down visited the New Capitol Hotel last night. Miss Miriam Carlton and Leto Becker from Hope will perform in recital Thursday at the First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. O'Neal
Magnolia
C. E. Johnson
Ashdown
New Capitol Hotel
Miriam Carlton
Leto Becker
Hope
First Presbyterian Church
Fast Life Thrills With William Haines At Saenger
William Haines stars in Fast Life at the Saenger a high speed one hundred mile per hour boat racing drama capturing roaring realism. Cliff Edwards provides comic relief as Bumpy and Madge Evans plays Shirley offering romantic interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haines
Saenger
Sandy
Cliff Edwards
Bumpy
Haines
Madge Evans
Shirley
A P Writer Ready When Quake Came
A Los Angeles earthquake jolted the Times building as two veteran AP staffers, Jack C. Mooney and the writer, worked through the 20 second shocks. The reporter had just finished an Einstein interview when the quake struck, triggering immediate news flashes to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Associated Press
Times
Jack C. Mooney
Albert Einstein
Mooney
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
Seismograph Chief Predicts Pac Coast Quake Every 25 Years
Rev. Joseph J. Lynch of Fordham University says Pacific coast residents should expect a major earthquake about once every 25 years, noting the event that struck today as part of a long cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pacific Coast
Joseph J. Lynch
Seismograph Observatory
Fordham University
Montreal Transient Pleads Innocence Amid 39 Convictions
William Martin, a Montreal transient, pleads for a chance in court claiming he was merely standing on a corner. He admits prior arrests, listing 39 convictions on his record for various offenses, including drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
William Martin
Martin
Robert and Billy W Discuss A Cold Offer
A terse exchange shows Robert asking for something in a deal over a cold. Billy W rejects with a flat offer of nothing, claiming you can a4 See wave run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Billy W
Student Council Inducted to Office
Confidence in competent leadership marked the installation of the new Student Council led by president Dillard Breeding. The body includes twenty seven student representatives and five faculty advisors with Minneanna Padgett as vice president Ellen Lou Bowden as secretary and G B Martin as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard Breeding
Roy Stephenson
Durham
Bruce
Hudson
Ida Mae Cannon
Milburn
Minneanna Padgett
Billy Wimberly
Stephenson
Ellen Lou Bowden
Victor Cobb
Miss Reid
Rosa Spillers
Paul Jones
Elizabeth Kent
Clyde Browning
G. B. Martin
Debating Club Draws Up Constitution
A Debating club committee led by Ruby Wyatt drafts a constitution with member restrictions. The group trains for the District Literary Meet aiming to repeat last year’s first place. Charles Carpenter has moved to Little Rock, with hopes to be replaced by other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debating Club
Ruby Wyatt
Albert Jewell
Dick Locke
Lucille Porter
McRae Lemley
Charles Carpenter
Little Rock
Invitations Issued for 2 School Meets
The Bobcat receives an invitation from Mr. W. J. Lemke to attend the fifth annual press meet in Fayetteville on April 7 and 8. The Home Economics Department also gets an invitation to attend its meet. Both groups are asked to bring as many delegates as possible. Arrangements are not yet completed.
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Bobcat
W. J. Lemke
Fayetteville
Home
Five Wives on Record Send Man to Folsom
Los Angeles report says William J. Bisbee alias Kelly received up to ten years for bigamy. Five wives are linked to the case with three writing letters to the judge while only two attended the trial.
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Los Angeles
William J. Bisbee
Kelly
Bisbee
Folsom
King Solomon remembered for wisdom and strange wives
A Sunday school recall notes Solomon as a wise king fond of animals. The tale adds a humorous twist about seven hundred wives and three hundred porcupines.
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Solomon
Locomotor Ataxia Minister Learns of Railway Accident
Mrs. Snape informs a minister that her husband was struck by a railway engine and is badly injured. She mentions a locomotive attack as the doctor’s term and fears weeks of recovery ahead.
Hope High School council faces mixed views
A Hope High School column discusses student council perceptions with teachers and students clashing over graduation outcomes. It notes some dissenters joined the council and that many students work hard, while origination and leadership roles are contested.
Sophomore Girls Top Juniors 14 13 In Club Game
In Friday morning play of Mrs Stevenson’s basketball club the Sophomore girls defeated the Junior girls 14 to 13. Elizabeth England captained the Sophomores with Ellen Buyers and Wilma Ruth Roberts on the front line. Alice Hayton Ruth Ann Cumbie and Dorothy Robertson as guards. For the Juniors Eva Nell Moxley captained with La Veta England Loy Fay Miller on the forwards and Mary Louise Dodds with Charlene Hutson Elsie Wisenburger as guards. Ellen Buyers top scored for the Sophomores and Loy Fay Miller led the Juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Stephenson
Elizabeth England
Ellen Buyers
Wilma Ruth Roberts
Elizabeth
England
Alice Hayton
Ruth Ann Cumbie
Dorothy Robertson
Eva Nell Moxley
la Veta England
Loy Fay Miller
Mary Louise Dodds
Charlene Hutson
Elsie Wisenburger
High Point
Sophs
Specialty Shop Folk Talk on New Spring Styles
Mrs L S Thomas and Mrs George Hosmer from the Ladies Specialty Shop spoke to the Home Economics club at the cottage. Mrs Thomas presented a spring styles talk and a round table discussion followed. Helen King Cannon reported on the State Home Economics Department meeting and plans to send representatives to Fayetteville on April 7 and 8. Cookies and tea were served by Miss Taylor assisted by Mozelle Lewis and Helen King Cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Thomas
George Hosmer
Ladies Specialty Shop
Home Economics Club
Thomas
Helen King Cannon
State Home Economics Department
Fayetteville
Miss Taylor
Mozelle Lewis
Dr. Etta Chaplin Honored by Paris Society
Dr. Etta Chaplin, local chiropractor, was honored by Societe Academique of Paris for distinguished work in business. The society asked permission to publish her picture and a report of her activities in an upcoming historical magazine. The Chaplin family has supported a French orphan, Maria Combe, since World War I, which may have informed the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Chaplin
Societe Academique
Paris
France
Chaplin
Maria Combe
Etta
Societe
Senior Ambitions of the Class of Unknown
A collection of brief ambitions from seniors includes plans to move north or south, work at Hayes McRae Electric Shop, be a soda jerker, take Hawaiian dancing seriously, coach football, marry, gain fame, and pursue law or travel. Some reflections and light chatter follow among classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen King Cannon
Happy
Marjorie
Hayes McRae Electric
Marilyn Ward
Norma Turner
Dillard
Faye Seymour
Winnie Lee
Robert Massey
Louise Lewis
Lois
Elizabeth
Billy Wimberly
Lane Taylor
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LaFayette
Bruce Catton
NER
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Brookman
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