Marriages and Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Notes
Local society pages report Miss Nan Robison visiting friends in Little Rock, Joy ONeil from Henderson and families in Arkadelphia, and several week-end guests including Captain R A Boyett and Mrs Boyett. The piece notes a March 25 wedding in Hot Springs between Mingonette McMichael and Earl McMichael, with the couple planning to live in Hot Springs where he works as cashier of Wilson Packing Co. Also announced is a Russian chorus appearance at City Hall on March 29, linked to the Holiday Music Club, along with multiple short social visits and travels among residents to Dallas, Texarkana, and Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McDowell
Earl E. McMichael
Hot Springs
Mrs. McMichael
Wilson Packing Company
John Gilbert Stars in Saenger Sky-High Comedy Drama
John Gilbert leads the new Saenger feature Fast Workers a brisk comedy drama set in a skyscraper world with Robert Armstrong Mae Clarke Muriel Kirkland and Vince Barnett in supporting roles. The film opens Tuesday with a 2:30 matinee and runs through Monday night ending after a thrilling 80 minute showcase of star power and peril in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert
Robert Armstrong
Mae Clarke
Muriel Kirkland
Vince Barnett
Saenger
Gilbert
Talking Pictures
Armstrong
Victor McLaglen
Edmund Lowe
Lupe Velez
Jury Recesses While One Goes to Dentist
In Van Buren Arkansas a jury delayed deliberations as Logan Gentry left to have a tooth pulled. The foreman reported lack of agreement and a juror suffering severe toothache. Judge Kincannon allowed the dental exit and told the jurors to resume at ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Ark
Logan Gentry
Kincannon
Rat chase at the print shop sparks panic and rumors
The piece describes a printer fleeing across the shop to dodge a rogue motion in the press area while staff scurry. A suspicion arises that Victor Emmanuel killed a poisoned rat and the office follows a story of rats in the neighboring building framing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Emmanuel
Victor
Cummings Sees Limits on Bank Fraud Prosecutions
General Cummings notes a three year statute of limitations in DOJ bank fraud cases, a reform born from senatorial probes linked to Senator Walsh. He warns ex post facto risks in new laws and suggests potential shift back to earlier limits. He is described as a tall, broad New England lawyer with a cold analytical demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Tom Walsh
Congress
New
New England
Locals Triumph 4 1 in Season Opener Over Texarkana
The Hope Storks defeated the Texarkana Transporters 4 to 1 at Fair Park in the season opener. Ralph Fate pitched effectively allowing only two hits. Allen, Ramsey, Schooley, and Sparks drove in runs with a fourth inning rally. Texarkana scored in the seventh as Vanderslice and Helton produced the lone run. Next Sunday Texarkana’s Good team visits Hope. Andy Price joins the fire department and may pitch for Mrs. Black and White grocery team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Storks
Texarkana Transporters
Fair Park
Ralph Fate
Storks
Transporters
Chester Gordon
Fort Worth Cats
Ritchey
Gordon
Allen
J. Cook
Hope
Starks
Ramsey
Schooley
Crawford
Urban
Sparks
Pate
Texarkana
Vanderslice
W. Cook
Helton
Andy Price
Miss Foste Play Perforad ce School Drama Scene
Miss Eleanor of Lindenwood Missouri wrote and staged a dramatic art theatre piece at the campus. The leading role was played by Miss Jose Niggahs a student from Arkansas joined by Nancy Watson Camden Wy Nelda Mae Party Pine Bluff and others from nearby towns. Miss Foster also performed a minor role and introduced a Capricorn, a member of the troupe. A prominent straight head character is described a 63 year old man who speaks slowly and considers before speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor
Lindenwood Mo
P Dramatic Art Ctorium
Foster
Arkansas
Roemer
Jose Niggahs
Negro Life
Pla
Nancy Watson
Camden
Nelda Mae Party
Pine Bluf
Mary Jo Davis
Tucke
Venus
Reconstruction Corporation disburses over two billion dollars
Washington reports that the Reconstruction Corporation has delivered 2,083,750,080 in cash by March 21, with receipts of 407,368,772 and total loan authorizations reaching 2,742,691,063. Loans for banks and railroads and insurers total 2,045,446,262 with 1,225,105,613 to banks and 359,385,015 to railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reconstruction Corporation
Business Corporation
Mississippi County Nets Largest Cotton Ginnings in 1932
A preliminary U.S. Census Bureau report shows Mississippi County leading Arkansas with 186 195 bales in 1932, down from 209 654 in 1931. Crittenden and Craighead follow with 74 378 and 66 206 bales respectively, while various other counties report lower totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Mississippi
Arkansas
United States Bureau of the Census
Washington
Crittenden County
Craighead County
Jefferson
Hempstead
Greene
Garland
Faulkner
Crawford
Miller
Ouachita
Phillips
Pope
Pulaski
Sebastian
Union
Just Acquaintances Seek Missing Umbrella
A fussy man reports losing an umbrella after borrowing it yesterday. He asks about the handle style and replies he cannot recall details. The exchange ends with the inquiry posted to Answers.
Uncalled For Language Sparks Phone Number Dispute
A humorous exchange features George chiding a caller for improper language and reacting to a disputed phone number. The quip illustrates social friction and the era's telephonic etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Humorist
Roosevelt Spirit and the New Congress Debate
In Columbia, congressmen show a defiant mood as voters elected large Democratic majorities. The piece notes plenty of lively nightlife venues and speakeasies reflecting the period's temper while Cordell Hull exits with a courteous farewell phrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Congress
Hull
Cordell Hull
Ola Bank Robbing Suspects Held After Ola Attempt
Albert Dale and Bill Swilling of Russellville were captured near Ola after an attempted bank robbery that left A L Masters dead. They confessed to the Ola bank attempt but denied involvement in the Ola post office robbery, claiming Masters committed it before the trio’s bank bid failed. Masters was shot by hotel keeper A F Hendricks. Dale and Swilling were jailed in Little Rock and questioned by post office inspector Ira Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Albert Dale
Bill Swilling
Russellville
Ola
Masters
A. F. Hendricks
G. W. Hendricks
Dale
Swilling
Endeavoring Patient Press Conferences Mark Hull
The article notes Hull's courtly, sympathetic manner at press events. He remains present for all questions, resisting early termination, and answering until the last question is exhausted. This patient approach pleases attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Dirksen Delivers Farm Relief Talk Citing War Chaplains
Illinois congressman Dirksen opened his farm relief bill remarks with a World War I trench tale about two chaplains in the Argonne who, amid shells and mud, hear a voice asking who led that ace and find themselves among Christians. He also notes John Paul Jones as a Russian Navy admiral after the Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirksen
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Argonne
John Paul Jones
Final Provisions of Civil Service Final Provisions of Civil Service
The article lists sections of civil service amendments affecting city police and fire departments. It covers political restriction for staff, notice of disciplinary action, transfer limits, personnel reductions by rank, definitions of Board scope, staffing and salaries, and petition processes that suspend the act until voters decide. It notes 90 day petition window and certification at next general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Hope
Board
Commission
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
Police and Fire Departments
City Council
Board of Commissioners
Russian Chorus at City Hall Delights Local Audiences
Russian Chorus led by Mme Agreneva Slaviansky performs at City Hall as part of a second American tour. The program spans classical choral works and humorous folk songs, with Russian Hungarian and Gypsy dancers and standout soloists. Costumes are described as gorgeous and the overall show is a versatile entertainment package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Agreneva Slaviansky
Section 19 Adjudication and Section 21 Repeals of Act Text
The document outlines that adjudication of any part of the Act does not affect the act’s validity as a whole. It states penalties for violators as misdemeanor level and repeals conflicting laws. It declares an emergency for police and fire department control and management to improve efficiency and public safety.
Cotton market activity in New England mills February report
The document notes higher activity than earlier this month with some mills in Boston market introducing shorter cotons. New Baglanal mills show limited grey goods activity while the Bureau of Iis records 6200900 spinning spindles active in February in New England states, down from 200,000 in February 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bureau of Iis
New England States
Johnson Tees Up Golf After Tea Time
In a light exchange, Stell says his wife shifted from one hobby to another and enjoys golf each afternoon. Jackson adds a quip about to and from tees as a playful aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
En Ae
Jackson
Easter steam wave products advertised in mixed text
An OCR fragment lists various product names and prices including Miracle Oil Method, Eugene waves, and Shelton Oil Wave with prices such as $4.50 or 2 for some items and a larger $150 figure, plus references to permanent waves and beauty products. The legible items suggest a beauty salon advertising perm services and related oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Permanents
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Nan Robison
Joy Oneil
Henderson State
Arkadelphia
Mrs
P. Oneil
R. A. Boyett
A. P. Steele
Ash
Theih
J. F. Stroud
A. F. Hannegan
Benna Vista
O. E. Bagwell
O—— Montgomery
Texarkana Laran
Milton ‘Holt
Rehoir
New York
Our City
Iday Music Club
White
Tom Knight
Little Daugher
Barbara
Texas
Genevieve Dodd
Thel‘Barber
Magnolia A
M. T
Carroll Brown
C. J. Griffith
Ellisie
Edgar Redman
St. Louis
Alice Bernier
Thelma Griffith
George Hosmer
J. P. Hosmer
Wilmont
Verna Hillie
New Saenger
Fast Workers
HOT Pepper
Edmund Love
EL Brendel
Harris
Nelson Huckins
Ile Rock
Copp
Cook
J. W. Cook
C. Ramsey
C. Schollen
Mie “Eer Co
Roosevelt
Uncle Toms Cabin
Manistique
NEA Service IC
Jiang Pat
Tavo
Ghall
City Hall
Musical Organi
Stell
General Motors
E.b
Flint
Michigan
M.A.C
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit, Michigan
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