Ground Conditions Shape Old Town Foundations
A local builder notes how soil formation and seasonal cycles affect building foundations in Hempstead County. Steel piles rise above ground, then shift with soil. Solutions include reinforced concrete slabs and bell-bottom pile extensions. Large structures benefited from anchored church foundations. Weather and heat expand cracks, changing land contours over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland High Dhool
Hempstead
KXAR
New First Baptist Church
B. W. Edwards
G. Bell-Bottor
Garth
Scould
Carpenter
Minstrel Well Received Plays Tonight
Review of a 1952 Kiwanis minstrel showing strong local amateur talent with several standout professionals. Jack Ken and Homer Jones drew praise while Emmett Thompson guided the show. Proceeds benefit the Youth Center. the act featured vaudeville style numbers and humorous verses, highlighting lively acts and widespread audience appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowd
Kiwanis
Lyve
Jack Ken
Homer Jones
Haskel Jones
Emmett Thompson
Thompson
Eva Fepperson
Auhrough
Whitman
Ville
Horace
Guy
Jimmie
Catfish Miller
Ae “Herlen
Silian
Moody
Eight Willis
Hope District Valuation Rises 13 Percent
Hope School District reports 1951 assessed valuation at 6,141,719 dollars, up 13 percent from 1950, with 90 percent collection of the 25 mill tax likely to yield about 138.18 thousand in annual revenue. Final totals show County Clerk Hawthorne's recap at 6,141,713, including a supplemental 125,745, up from 5,226,713 in 1950 and 5,228,310 in ASM. Superintendent Jones notes rural values on separate review and anticipates no need to raise the 25 mill tax rate if collection stays steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Star
Trank Y. Trimble
Harry Hawthorne
James H. Jones
Hawthorne
Jones
Hope School Board
Teenagers Wed in Arkansas Eluding Texas Police
A Palestine Texas couple aged 18 and 14 eluded officers long enough to wed in Arkansas with a couple friend. After obtaining a license and ceremony the group ate in a cafe as Texas police sought to stop the marriage. The 14 year old girl stood tall and heavy for her age while the parson's age rule allowed the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Texas
Justice of Peace
Hope Police Department
Arkansas
Silvey Becomes Third Candidate For Senate
Thomas J. Silvey of Bodean filed for re election in the Hempoteed Nevada and Pike counties district. Andrews, an insurance man, and Senator BY C. Crow of Hope also filed for the district seat. Bob Shivers of the Third District Live Glock show planned to file for representative. Fred Johnson filed for alderman in Ward Two.
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Thomas J. Silvey
Bodean
Hempoteed
Nevada
Pike
Silvey
Columbia County
Andrews
BY. C. Crow
Hope
Little Rock
Bob Shivers
Talbot Felld Jr
Fred Johnson
Ridgway Warns Russia May Strike Japan
General Ridgway warned Russia has built a strong Siberian force and could strike Japan at any time. He cited more than 5,000 fighter planes in Siberia and four submarine fleets in the Japan Sea. He spoke to Japan’s top newspapers about Soviet aims toward central Japan and warned of Communist labor and press influence in Japan.
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Tokyo
Gorn
Matthew B. Ridgway
Russia
Siberia
Japan
Japan Sea
United Nations
Sakhalin Island
China
Ridgway
Central
Warns Easy Days in Japan Are Over
Tokyo March 21 The Army reminded Americans in Japan their day of special privileges is numbered after the U S Senate ratified the Japanese peace treaty The Stars and Stripes listed 12 commandments for military civilian staff and dependents urging respect for Japanese laws and peace The treaty becomes effective after ratification by another nation and six more nations have approved it while others have yet to act Manila signals debate over reparations and independence of Japan with calls for eight billion dollars in reparations from the Philippines and stalled talks with Nationalist China
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Army
Japan
U. S. Senate
Brs
Stars and Stripes
Senate
Foreign Office
United States
Matthew B. Ridgy
Manila
Philippines
China
Judge McFaddin to Address Bible Class
Judge McFaddin will speak to a Bible class at the church in Bexley on Wednesday night. The program is announced by local church leaders and will include prayer and discussion led by the judge.
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Judge McFaddin
Ed F. Mi
Bexley
March
Purchasing Act Hearing Is Resumed
Little Rock March 21 witnesses attended a hearing on the Purchasing Act of 1951 to determine petitions for a vote next November. The suit by Pulaski County taxpayers seeks to block the vote, with testimony about petition signatures and circulator endorsements under scrutiny.
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Little Rock
Pulaski County
MacMath
John F. Wells
Dl-Gest
Nes
Bng
Wayne Upton
Special Corminisalency
Supreme Court
Sill Hee
Rateliff 87 Hope Native Succumbs at Home
J Gentry Rateliff 87 a Hope native died early Friday at the home of a daughter Mrs Wallie Martek of Texarkana. Survived by four sons Lum Bill Rateliff Lonnie and Andrew Rateliff. three daughters Mrs Arthur Fuller Mrs R E Sexton and Mrs Clifton Whitten. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at New Hope Church south of Hope by Rev E J Lambert. Active pallbearers named.
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John Gentry Ratelift
Hampstead County
Wallie Martek
Texarkana
Lum
Bill Rateliff
Hope
Lonnie
Andrew Rateliff
Oklahoma City
Arthur Fuller
R. E. Sexton
LaPorte
Texas
Clifton Whitten
Camden
New Hope Church South of
E. J. Lambert
George Stroud
Herbert Whitten
Gordrn
Drvin, Jr
Alonzo Durham
J. £. Collums
Clovis Tittle
Local Ministers Laud Sheriff Claud Sutton for Action
Hope Arkansas ministers meet to commend Sheriff Claud Sutton for taking prompt steps to block horse race betting in the city. The Hope Ministerial Alliance recorded appreciation at its gathering, noting the sheriff’s timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Ministerial Alliance
Claud Sutton
Reid
Claud H. Sutton
Hope
Arkansas
Navy Admits Dice Heist On Carrier Midway
Navy officials disclosed that armed sailors allegedly held up a dice game aboard the aircraft carrier Midway and escaped with about $3,000. Rear Admiral A K Doyle stated an investigative review followed the reported incident and ensuing confusion, after crew members claimed a holdup.
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Navy
Gollw
Elivar
Doyle
Alberty
Midway
Cmndi
Robert Fuller
R L Crosnoe 74 Hope Native Dies in Texarkana
R L Crosnoe 74 a Hope native and prominent Texarkana man died early today in St Michaels hospital Texarkana after several weeks illness. He was born in Hempstead county and spent years in the Hope drugstore business before moving to Texarkana where he co owned Walsh Lumpkin wholesale druggists. He is survived by his wife and three sons Edward of Memphis Norman and Malph Crosnoe of Texarkana.
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Robert
Bobs
Crosnoc
Texarkana
Innner Hope
St. Michaels
Crosnoe
Hempstead County
Rane
Busly Ness
Hope
Texjurfena
Walsh-Lumpkin
Completes Cosmetics Training Course at Memphis Hotel Peabody
Mrs. Roy Mouser of John P. Cox Drug Co returns from Helen Rubinstein training school conducted by Miss Janet Thompson of Rubinstein New York. The course covered skin analysis treatment preparations makeup fragrances and hair grooming with a final session inviting friends and customers to discuss beauty problems.
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Roy Mowser
John P. Cox Drug Co
Helen
Rubinstein
Cosmetic Gang
Janet Thompson
New York
Hotel Peabody
Memphis
Mouser
L A Teachers Get Pay Hikes
Little Rock officials approved a pay boost for teachers and most school personnel for the next year. The measure, passed by the board, adds a percent increase to base salaries, with exclusions noted for certain staff. The vote followed discussions on budget and staffing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
McMath to Keep Hold on Highway Department
McMath denies reports he would abdicate control of the Arkansas Highway Department. He says he will remain directly responsible to the people for the highway program while transferring general direction to the Highway Commission and director Olen Fullerton. The Gazette says a commission meeting next Thursday could outline this shift and HAC recommendations. McMath plans to travel to Washington for talks with federal officials.
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McMath
Highway Department
Little Rock
McMath Today
Arkansas Highway Department
Ina
Roverdor
T Wlohe
Lite Rock
Oov
Highway Commission
Highway Director
The
Arkansas Gazette Aaid
the Gazette Aaid
McMatha
Ithls
Highway Audit Commission
MceMath
HAC
Anys McMath
Commission
Olen Fullerton
Washington
Government of
Flotnta
Cotton Man Abandons Moscow Trip
Philadelphia businessman Beryl Lush canceled plans to attend a Moscow international trade conference. He cited guidance from the State Department and concerns about Soviet influence, saying he would not participate and would not embarrass the United States. Lush Co. produces about two million dollars in cotton products yearly.
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Philadelphia
Moscow
Moyalty
de- Yatton
U. S
Beryl Lush
Russia
Dean Acheson
Lush
Oscar Lange
Poller
Lash
State Department
High Ja Hyad
Froadugts Co
Rugelu
Jury Orders Set for Fifteen on Central Highway Case
A garbled mid century notice states that fifteen individuals were ordered to appear before a grand jury. The fragment mentions highway commission and locations such as Gay and Thursday Prove culor. Missouri area references like Rock and Methvin appear, with unclear dates and roles.
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Fighway Aurait
Papa
Ty Lille Rock
Wage Boost Battle Looms Over Steel Industry Pact
Washington analysts report a late week wage boost plan under negotiation between Philp Murray’s union and steel industry reps. The plan seeks a 12 1/2 cent hourly raise plus additional concessions, with a potential 17 1/2 cent total and a union shop, sparking industry opposition and a looming April 8 strike threat if no agreement is reached by April 4.
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Washington
Marek DY
CIO
Acc
Wfiilte
Philp Murray
WSB
Atrer
Iber Mambor
WSD
Encor
Murray
Pittsburgh
Oth
CSO
WSO
Jownico
Dover
W SB Indu
WAB
Nathan P. Fainsinger
Wsbis
Otere Tt
Idea
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Bas F
Esas
Diego Rivera
Detroit
Eugene van Antwerp
Purchasing Act
J. G. Rateliff
Hope Native
Sherif
R. L. Crosnoe
L. A
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